Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, November 12th, 2009


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Remembrance A very poignant serv­ ice was held in St Ambrose Church, Grindleton, on R em em b r a n c e Sunday. The serv­ ice was conducted by the rector Canon. D. W. Mewis, who also gave the address. The wreath was laid at the memori­ al by Mr Gerry Hood and the rec­ to r read out th e names on the Roll of Honour. The L a s t Post and Reveille were sounded by Russell Gilmour.


Reminder, Last reminder th a t counterfoils for the grand goiumet draw should be handed in by Sunday, if possi­ ble, but definitely by next Wednesday


•when the draw takes place at the Canapes for Christmas


HARROP FOLD


Fellowship The guest speaker at Harrop Fold Christ­ ian Fellowship on Sunday was the Rev. Lex Thakur, of Rochdale. ■ Mr Thakur is a misaon-


Tonight the Bible study will start at 7- 45 p.m. when the speaker will be elder Mr Norman Pear­ son, of Blackburn.


His sermon was on the love of God and the congregation was encouraged to seek to emulate that great love.


Next Sunday the service sta rts a t 2 p.m. and the guest speaker will be Mr Robert Lawson, of Bentham. A warm welcome is e:^nded to all.


HURST GREEN


Gift night Tonight Friend’s of St Joseph’s are holding a Christmas gift fair at; the Shireburn Anns, Hurst Green, at 7-30 p.m. There will be an array of stalls, so start your Christmas shopping in your own village and help raise money for the school. Elntry is free.


Song evening


Tomorrow, St John’s is hosting a “Warm


ary who has a global ministry as he preaches on all the seven continents of the world. He has just returned from India and he gave an insight into his expe­ riences in that land.


The popular June Baker singers will provide the enter­ tainment and there will be wine and nib­ bles, tickets are just £5 tel. 01254 826378. Proceeds in aid of Legacy of Rainbow House, Preston.


Race night On Saturday Hurst Green Football and Cricket Club is pre­ senting a race night in St Peter’s Club, to raise money for club funds. The first race will be at 8-30 p.m. and everyone is invited.


Presents St John’s young peo­ ple and friends are getting together on Saturday, Noverhber 21st, at 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. to make Christmas presents. This will take place at the' St John’s Church haU.


There will be a small charge for some of the things you can make for your friends and family this Christmas. Come along to make new friends and solve your Christ­ mas


headaches. For more information call Nicky Bailey on 01254826027


present


songs for a winter evening” event at 7- 30 p.m.


Got talent Tickets for a Hurst Green’s Got Talent show are sold out for Saturday night, but some tickets still remain for Friday, November 27th. Contact Gill for details on 01254 826378.


KNOWLE GREEN


Social time Three events in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall have been well-received and greatly enjoyed by all who attended. The Ribble Valley Jazz Club Band entertained to an appreciative audi­ ence and the Bar­ gain Himt Evening with antiques expert Alan Blackburn proved to be as enjoyable as ever. Meanwhile the His­ tory of 'Warfare Group meeting with Alan Da'vis speaking about the sea battle between The Hood and The Bismarck was both informa­ tive and entertain­ ing. Alan is a man who knows his histo­ ry. Thanks are


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The next event at 7 p.m. in the village hall is a concert by the students of local music teacher, Car­ rie Steingold. ’This is to be held on Satm- day evening, admis­ sion is £6 and includes a light sup­ per. All are most welcome.


extended to all who went along and entertained and to those who went along and support­ ed.


Lunch concert The Thursday lunchtime concert in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall today will featiue Qian Wu on violin and Russell Lomas on piano. The concert next Thursday will fea­ ture the Stonebridge Quartet of Julian Cann and Jane Cull on violin, Alison Calderbank on 'viola and Jenny Lambum on cello. To book tel. 01254 826948. Admission is £14, including luncheon and there are vari­ ous concessions.


Hebraic Day Knowle Green Church is holding a Hebraic Day on Sat­ urday from 10-30 a.m. Everyone is invited to spend the day exploring Hebrew culture in word, dance and food.


The key speaker is Jill Hulley and she has been involved in the Messianic move­ ment for a number of years. The day is for hungry and curi­ ous people who want to better understand Hebrew roots. Bring an open mind and comfortable shoes. Tel. Chris on 01254 878394.


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Friendship The Ladies’ Commu­ nity Friendship Club -will meet in St Mary’s Parish Cen­ tre, Langho, on Monday, November 16th, at the new time of 1-30 p.m.


• afternoon. . Admission is ,£1, including te a and V biscuits.' ^ i ; ; ;


The speaker and demonstrator is Stephen Watson, on “Origami for Christ­ mas”, Ladies are invited for a fun


Fellowship The service on Sunday at Langho Christian Fellowship was led by Sister Olive Gar­ nett, of Lytham St Annes. Also present were Rita and Melvyn Slater, for-


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The next meeting of Newton Parish Council will be held on Thursday, November 26th in the United Reformed Church at 7-30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.


PENDLETON Remembrance


The Archdeacon of Blackburn, the Ven-


on Remembrance Sunday.


Following the two


minutes'silence, the names of the fallen from the parish dur-


•:'.erable John Hawley, ■ conducted the serv­ ice at All Saints' Church, Pendleton,


. mer members of Langho Methodist


As it was Remem­ brance Sunday a two minute silence was observed after which Sister Olive offered prayers for the fallen and for their families and friends.


Sister Olive led the prayers and in her address spoke on the meaning of the Jesus’words “I am with you always.” Mr Slater read a pas­ sage from Romans.


Church, who also live in Lytham.


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The National Anthem was sung by the congregation and appropriate hymns included "Oh Valiant Hearts" and "God Our Help In Ages Past". Organist was Mrs June Brewer.


ing the two world wars were recited and the exhortation given by Mr Tony Ormiston, a former NCO who served in the Coldstream Guards.


Waste paper It's paper day in Pendleton on 'Ihies- day, November 17tL Please leave items for recycling in the white bags provided.


The service next Sun­ day will be conduct­ ed by Michael Pelech and all are welcome


LOW MOOR War memorial


On Sunday a small group gathered at Low Moor War Memorial for a short service of Remem­ brance for those of the ■village who gave their lives in the war. Following the service everyone was invited into Low Moor Club for tea and coffee


Snooker Low Moor Club’s snooker A team won 10-2 away to 'Whal- ley. The B team lost 8-4 at. home to Waddington.


The Men’s darts team lost 5-4 to British Legion B and the ladies team also lost to the British Legion in the cup competi­ tion.


The Table tennis B team won 8-1 in the League Cup against Slayers, of Accring­ ton.


Low Moor Club’s weekly lotto winners were B. Barnes (Wednesday) and S. Passmore (Satur­ day).


Historical Members of Pendle­ ton Historical Soci­ ety are ■visiting the Lancashire Records Office in Preston tonight. Meet out­ side the ■village hall at 6 p.m.


Young farmers Last week members of Clitheroe Young Farmers’ Club held a bonfire night at Lonsdale’s farm, Sabden. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the fantastic fire­ works and lots of bonfire toffee.


Thanks were expressed to Eric Lonsdale and faini- ly for providing the fire, to Jeff Wearden for making a dona­ tion to the fireworks and all those who kindly made a hot­ pot.


Next week’s meeting is a talk by Mick Child on wood turn­ ing. Members to meet in Pendleton Village Hall at 7-30 p.m.


Well done to Clitheroe A Debate Team who have completed their league debate com­ petitions. Good luck to them in future rounds.


The annual food bingo night will be held on November 27th at 7-30 p.m. in Pendleton Village Hall. All are wel­ come.


Pantomime Read Theatrical Soci­ ety’s annual pan­ tomime this year is “The Pied P iper”. Performances will be'given in St John’s School hall, next Thursday and Fri­ day, November 19th and 20th a t 7-30 p.m. and on Satur­ day the 21st a t 2 p.m. Tickets are £4 adults, £3.50 for children and conces­ sions, available from Read Library or tel. Clive 01282 770838, Lisa on 770024.or Dee on 773984.


Remembrance The service of Remembrance was held on Sunday at 11 a.m. in St John’s Church, Read. Wreaths were laid by representatives of the PCC, parish concil. Read Cricket and Bowling Club, Bead United Foot­ ball Club, Read and Simonstone Consti­ tutional Club, Read United Reformed Church and by Coun. John Hill.


A two minute silence was observed and the vicar th e Rev. Dr Alan Sower- butts, who conduct­ ed the service, read out the names of those who had died on active service during th e two World Wars.


RIBCHESTER


Comedy The title of the RATS next play is “First Things F i r s t”, which takes to the stage in St Wilfrid’s Parish Hall, Ribch­ ester,


tomorrow and Sat­ urday a t 7-30 p.m. I t is a domestic comedy, based on the story of a wife, who unexpectedly survives a climbing accident and then returns home, to find th a t her hus­ band has re-mar- ried! Oops!


tonight,


Victorian day Due to a bereave­ ment the Victorian Day, which was planned to be held today in Read CE School, has been re­ scheduled to take place tomorrow, Friday. Visitors will be made most wel­


come during the day.


Waste paper The waste paper col-


lection for Read and Simonstone will take place on Mon­ day. Please leave


your sacks out early.


The cast contains many of the -village’s current theatrical stars. I t is directed by Dave Proctor and produced by Claire Davies. Tick­ ets are only £5 per person, available from Jean Skilbeck on 01254 878530.


Festive cabaret Another forthcoming theatrical events, is the Ribcaged The­ atrical Production of a Christmas Cabaret on Monday and Tuesday, December 21st and 22nd, in the Parish Hall. There -will be plenty of new sketches and topical features, featuring all of Ribcaged’s local stars, includ­ ing, in particular, Rick Guard. Book


the dates in your diaries now.


Screening The screening of Brief Encounter,


the iconic film fea­ turing Leslie Howard and Celia Johnson, as the cou­ ple who meet by chance on Carn- forth Station and fall hopelessly in love in a few brief weeks of meetings, was held last Satur­


day in Ribchester Parish Hall.


Thanks were extend­ ed to Colin and Julie Cunliffe, who made all the arrangements, and to Hilda Bentley who ran the bar. They were able to donate over £250 of profit between the British Legion and the newly formed Parish Hall man­ agement commit­ tee, after deducting the hire costs.


RIMINGTON Dlub draw


Winners of Riming- ton Recreation Association 100 Club draw were; Jane Forrest (£50), Judy Nobel (£20), A. and H. MacLean (£10).


SABDEN Remembrance


Those gathered joined together in saying Laurence Binyon's famous lines "They shall grow not old as we th a t are left grow old, age shall not weary them nor the years condemn, at the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them, we will


More than lOO people gathered in the cen­ tre of Sabden on Sunday morning to pay a poignant trib­ ute to the village's war dead. The weather was sur­ prisingly fine and warm as people were able to gather a t the new war memorial for the first time to mark this special day. Fr Peter Birmingham of St Mary's RC Church led the serv­ ice, opening with a short prayer before Simon Mount, of Sabden's War Memorial Trust, read out the names of the 72 men who died in the two great wars.


remember


Bugler . Peter Wilcock, the organ­ ist at St Nicholas s Church, played the Last Post and wreaths were laid


them."


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-sations and by indi- -viduals.


Fr Birmingham then read the Kohima Memorial epitaph "When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow we gave our today".


Earlier


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previous page twelcome. There is a Remem­


brance prayers had been said at the -vil­ lage churches. The


St Nicholas's Parish AGM of Sabden Admission is £1.50 Church and a H°*’t'cultural Soci- and refreshments


en were read out at *'*°"s and candles.


placed on the memorial plaque. The special seririce was taken by the Archdeacon of Blackbimi, the Ven. John Hawley. St Mary's RC Church was suitably deco­ rated and the altar featured the Book of Remembrance and a • special remembrance dis­ play.


Football Help is urgently needed to keep Sab­ den Football Club in existence. The grave situation of the club was out-


Tuesday in the pavilion at Sabden Crown Green Bowl-


p.m. and not in St Mary's Hall as was p r e v i o u s l y announced. All members


prospective mem­ bers are asked to


and


ceeds for -village hall funds.


Annual meet 7-1° At the annual meet-


attend and support After a supper, pro- the society. Services


ing of Slaidbum WI a minutes’ silence was observed in memory of Mrs Bessie Townson, a loyal member who died recently.


vided by the com-


. lined a t a recent committee meeting which it was report­ ed th a t the club urgently needs new players and man­ agers to develop the


This weekend's church services are St Nicholas's CE at 9-30 a.m..Sunday led by the Rev. Nor­ man Atty, the Bap­ tis t Church a t 10 a.m. led by Alan Williamson and St Mary's RC bas Masses at 6 p.m. Saturday and 10-30 a.m. Sunday with Fr Peter Birming- FU D ’p ’ g a m e s


existing side and Bonfire s ta r t an under-16s Despite another side. There is an rainy night, the excellent pitch and changing rooms with showers at the Nutter Bam prem­ ises. Anyone who can help in any way or is interested in knowing more should contact the chairman, Alan Bir- k e t t , on 07850 779898 for a chat or to arrange to see the facilities.


ham.


St Nicholas Sabden Parish Church has a num­ ber of Christmas events, the main one being the annu­ al Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 28th, in the church hall at 11 aim. There are lots of stalls and home-made lunches will be served. Any­ one who would like to help on a stall.


Cowking (treasur- A new group is about ersi


mittee members, the election of offi­ cers took place. Mrs Ann Swindlehurst and Mrs P at Gar­ nett (joint presi­ dents), Mrs Jean Duck and Mrs Susan Farrand (sec­ retaries), Mrs Christine Blakey and Mrs Mary


Members of Slaid- burn Young Farm­ ers’ Club met on


crowds flocked to The Holme for Sab­ den Holme commit­ tee's annual bonfire and fireworks dis­ play, which once again was an excel­ lent show. The Guy Fawkes' competi­ tion was won by Class 2 at Sabden Primary School and second prize went to McKenzie Dixon, aged six. The collec­ tion raised £350 ,


works. The Holme committee wants to thank everyone who braved the bad weather to help and to make the event such a success.


SIMONSTONE Novel treat


provide prizes or Members of Simon- cakes should see stone with Read WI Bernard Parfitt. The grand Christ­ mas draw tickets are now on sale from parishioners.


’60s night Go back in time to the ’60s at a special night later this month. Village band The Kicks, with support from Randy Blue, will feature, following on from their recent successes when they supported Her­ man's Hermits at Clitheroe Grand


fadL who w is r to Jumble sale attend will be made There is to be a jum- The financial report very welcome. The ble sale in Wadding- was given by Mrs ■ ■ ton Social Club on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is 50p and proceeds are in


will hold their November meeting in the old school hall next Thursday at 7- 30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Mrs Elizabeth Williams who will give a talk on “Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte and Love”. Any


competition is for the oldest copy of a Jane Austen or Charlotte Bronte


novel.


Monday for the Fred Waddington Compet it ion s. Members had to answer a quiz, drop peas into drain­ pipes, do a memory test and throw ping pong balls into dif­ ferent sized bowls. Results were: 1st, Stephen Walker, 2nd, Chris Dodd and 3rd, Thomas Harrison. Andrew


towards the £900 Next weeks meetmg cost of the fire- ® beetle drive m


Slaidburn Village Hall at 7-30 p.m.


TOSSIDE


Race night A family race night is being held in Tos- side Community Hall on Saturday starting at 7-30 p.m. Admission is £1 to include buffet sup­ per. Proceeds will go towards the chil­ dren’s Christmas party. Tel 01729 840272 for details.


WADDINGTON P^o- poppy wreath was SLAIDBURN


era and '60s dress Craft fail will be especially


names of all the fall- A Q .... ..c. c . cou u i,


in the ticket price of £7, available from 3 Whalley Road, 2 Gardeners Row, or by ringing Anne or Mark on 01282 775023 or 07595 742604.


ews from the Villages , ,. ree raffle included shopping early by


■visiting a Christmas Church, craft fair in Slaid- R a y a q r


a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be a large array of stalls sell­ ing cards, jewellery, Christmas decora-


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aid of St Helen’s work and all who Sciehce W e e k science week at


bum Village Hall on a Christmas bazaar is Sunday from 10-30 being held in


W a d d i n g t o n Methodist Church hall on Saturday from 2 to 4-30 p.m. There will be lots of stalls selling festive gifts and decora­ tions and stalls run by various local


a children’s craft stall. Refreshments will be available and admission is £1.


WEST BRADFORD


All welcome The 2 p.m. service in West Bradford Methodist Church on Sunday will be led by Mr John and Mrs Brenda Rodgers. Everyone welcome.


WHALLEY Knit and natter


to start m Whalley for those who like to knit and natter. Billington lady Kath Rimmer invites everyone, all ages, male or fernale, beginners


Harrison expressed This will hopefully , ,


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Members need to /y+ o c ter bring a pen.


advanced to join her Knit and Natter Group at The Swan Hotel, Whalley, for the first get togeth­ er on Sunday, November 29th, at 10 a.m. to noon. No need to book, just turn up. For more information contact Kath on 01254 | 824398.


or


become a communi­ ty group learning, sharing together, knitting for chari­ ty's and e^vents.


At the annual meet­ ing of Whalley with Mitton WI, held in Whalley Abbey, guest speaker was Mrs Sheila Gal­ lagher, who gave an artistic demonstra­ tion on the making of Christmas crack­ ers. She also told in great detail the his­ tory, traditions and customs of the Chrstmas season. Mrs Dorothy Hollins expressed thanks.


Following supper a report on the autumn council was given by Mrs Doreen Balshaw.


Joan Wallace and retiring president Mrs Sheila Bowles thanked the com­ mittee for their hard I


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Tellers for the election of officers were from Langho and Billing- ton WI. Mrs Mar­ jorie Mitchell was elected president and flowers were presented to Mrs Bowles and the tellers.


retailers, together Wmner of the compe- with a cake stall and


Imd helped to make Qne of the highlights the year successful


tition was Mrs A photo of Year One Freda Haynes and reception children, the Competition which was published Cup went to Mrs in the Advertiser Lyn Jones.


Whalley Primary school is this evening at 7 p.m. when parents are in-vited to try some hands-on brain teasers. Parents are asked to return the form with the newsletter so tha t enough refresh­ ments are provided.


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The school entrance now includes some lovely work on a poppies theme. Members of the school council joined governor Mrs S. Trickett, F r P. Price, and the head-


able from school. Return the form to order a photo by tomorrow.


. master, Mr B. Beresford at the vil­ lage war memorial on Wednesday for the 11 a.m. act of Remembrance. A minute's silence was also observed' in school.


Boxes wanted Mrs Watson is appealing for used cardboard soap


Boxes for Operation Christmas Child may be sent into


powder boxes or plastic fabric condi­ tioner bottles for a display she is doing with her class. Flora vouchers were used to provide 24 ajirons for use by chil^en.


. school until Mon­ day. They will be


The group of Bethany children is due to return to Tanzania after xrisit- ing 130 schools.


. collected from the parish church on Satiuday.


Voices night Valley Voices will rehearse as usual at English Martyrs' RC Church, Whal­


ley, at 7-30 p.m after the music theory class at 7 p.m. The choir is involved in a major recording project in February and also has plans for another CD from the choir's repertoire. For details of member­ ship and to book the choir, contact 01254 824312.


Social break There will be no meeting of Whalley Senior Citizens' social group on Sat­ urday. Winners last Saturday were: Whist, Gents - P. Woof and J. Hull; Ladies - J. Telfer • Continued on page 19


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