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Festive gifts At the annual meet­ ing of Balderstone and District WI, Mrs Joan Woolm- ington was re-elect­ ed president. Other officers elected were: Mrs Kathleen Rigby (treasurer), and Mrs Jean Simm (secretary).


Afterwards Ms Julie James showed her splendid selection of goods to purchase, including handbags, purses and jewellery.


Two members were co-opted onto the committee, these were Mrs Gwjmeth Ashworth and Mrs Barbara Parker.


Raffle prizes went to Mrs Jean Simhi and Mrs Pat Heading.


The competition for a ladies’ fan was won by Mrs Lucille Nixon and Mrs Ali­ son Mitchell.


The menu includes home-made soup, meat and potato pie and other goodies and Sophie hopes to raise a large amount for Cystic Fibrosis Research. She devel­ oped CF a t just a few months old.


from 1 until 4 p.m.


BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND


Charity Bolton-by-Bowland CB Primary School will be supporting Children in Need tomorrow in a French style. The pupils, staff and the B-by-Buddies tod- dler/carer group will go to school dressed in a French theme and pay for the priv- ilege. The snacks offered at breaktime will be pains an chocolat, croissants and hot chocolate. The children will also be having a bistro lunch with French food.


Service The guest speaker on Sunday at the serv­ ice in Billington Community Church will be Mr Norman Pearson. The follow­ ing week on the first Advent Sunday the preacher will be the Rev. Don Johnson. Billington Communi­ ty Church’s carol service this year will be held on the evening of Wednes­ day, December 16th, and an open invita­ tion is given to all who wish to share in this event. Proceeds will go to support local community worthy causes.


Cafe bar Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circum­ stances, Billington Community Cafe Bar will be closed this Saturday. Hope­ fully it will be open the following Satur­ day.


Closure Billington park will be closed for three weeks from the end of November for refurbishment.


Party time Young Sophie Hol- gate, who suffers from cystic fibrosis, is holding another party to which everyone is invited at her home in Neddy Lane, Billin^on, on Satur­ day, November 21st


Coffee break On Saturday, the school council will be hosting a coffee morning in the Mayor’s Parlour in Clitheroe from 10 a.m. to noon, serv­ ing Fairtrade tea and coffee, helping' Clitheroe’s bid,to become a Fairtrade town. All welcome for a brew and a chat.


Gardening club


Thanks were given by Mike Rawlings and


He showed slides of show gardens he has designed for venues such as Gardeners’ World Live and RHS Tatton Park, often being awarded gold and never ^receiving less than silver gilt. He also showed slides of his private commis­ sions. Examples of Chris’s work may be seen on his website (www.chrismyersder signs.co.uk). His ambition is now to design a garden for the Chelsea Flower Show. ■


At the meeting of Bolland Garden Club, garden design­ er Chris Myers was welcomed. His first design, based on the canal at Gargrave, was at the NEC in 2004" where he received both a gold medal and “Best In Show”. This prompted a change in career from gar­ dener to full-time garden designer. ■


tea hostesses were Mrs Hargrea-ves and Mrs Welsh.


In place of the month­ ly meeting members will enjoy their annual Christmas dinner at the Copy Nook Hotel on December 2nd. The first meeting of the new year will be on Wednesday, January 13th, when Peter Foley will give a talk entitled “The Early Spring Garden”.


Disco The Charlie Brown Band will be playing in Bolton-by-Bow- land Village Hall on Saturday night. As well, as the band there 'will be a disco and a pie aiid peas supper. Tickets are £10 and proceeds are for village hall funds and the memorial fund. •


Young farmers


This week members of Bolton-by-Bowland Young Farmers’ Club met for a talk by Catherine Grave- ston on her discov­ ery trip to Norway in the summer. Members found it a very enjoyable and interesting talk and it has : hopefully encouraged mem­ bers to take part in


Next week’s meeting is ice-skating, mem­ bers to meet in the village at 6-45 p.m. prompt. Wear suit­ able warm clothing and bring £6 to cover the cost.


■ this year’s discovery trip. Thanks were given by Charlotte Winder.


. tional value of the ■ aloe plant and the effects it has on the wellbeing of an indi­ vidual from taking the, supplement. Mrs Pat Duckworth expressed thanks on behalf of everyone, to' Mrs Moseley, for her informative talk. Offers of cakes for the


F A N S : Catherine Curry wel- corned guest speaker Angela'Moseley to the meeting of Friends and Neigh­ bours, Bolton-by- Bowland. She spoke about “Aloe Vera - The Silent Healer”, explaining the many health benefits of the aloe plant and demonstrating the many ways it can be used from drinking aloe vera based gels to a range of cosmet­ ics and skin care. Everyone was very interested in learn- . ing about the nutri-


The village charity carol


War Memorial Whist Drive on Thursday, Decem­ ber 17th; would be very much appreci­ ated.


At the annual in-vita- tion party,held in the village hall, 50 guests were enter­ tained with an excel­ lent meal which was served by members and live entertain­ ment provided by local musicians. I t was a very enjoyable afternoon and thanks were expressed to every­ body who had con­ tributed to the suc­ cess of this event.


evenings are on Wednesday, Decem­ ber 2nd, and Sun­ day, December 6th, meeting in the cen­ tre of the village at 6 p.m. on both occa­ sions. Everyone is invited to join in and help raise as much as possible for Multiple Sclerosis and the Alzheimer’s Society.


singing


. Banny’s Restaurant and Boundary Mill Store, Colne. The first call will be at “Banny’s” restau­ rant for a fish and chips lunch, with bread and butter, tea or coffee and dessert. Please note there will be a £7 charge for lunch. Afterwards it’s on to n e ig h b o u r in g Boundary Mill for Christmas shopping or browsing. The coach will leave Chipping bus stop a t 11-15 a.m., returning by 5 p.m. All residents of Chipping, Thoi^ey, Leagram, Little Bowland and Chaigley, aged 60 and over, are eligible to attend with part­ ners. If you would


Manor House At The Manor House, Chatburn, residents


The next outing will be to Southport the­ atre on Monday, December 14th to a matinee perform­ ance of the pan-


■ like to go, please put your name on the list in Brabins Shop. For further details please contact Mar­ tin and Barbara Butters on 01995- 61586.


■ and day visitors had a spooky Hal­ lowe’en. The home was trimmed for the occasion and staff wore Hallowe’en clothes. Some of the extras on the menu were pumpkin sdiip, pumpkin pie and batswings, jellied insects and ghost shaped meringues created fun to round off a Hallowe’en tea. Over 50 dressed-up children visited for a trick or treat.


Bonfire Bonfire night was a great occasion at The Manor House, Chatbum. The resi­ dents, day care 'visi­ tors, relatives and friends joined in the fun watching fire­ works while drink­ ing mulled wine. Residents had made treacle toffee and fudge in their baking activity. A Guy Fawkes had also been made by the residents.


CHIPPING Shopping trip


Chipping Welfare Committee is run­ ning a lunch and Christmas shopping trip on Thursday,


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Mrs M. Beattie (president), Mrs J. Carr (secretary), Mrs B. Clarkson (treasurer), Mrs F. Nelson and Mrs A. Hargreaves (vice- presidents), Mrs J. Hall (programme secretary), Mrs A. Magden (friendship and competition secretary), Mrs M. Beattie (Press secre­ tary), Mrs M. ■Wood (hot-pot sec­ retary), Mrs A. Marsden and Mrs J. Carr (village hall representatives).


Mrs Beattie present­ ed Christine and Ann with a small


A supper, served by the old committee, consisted of cheese, biscuits, dips, pate and nibbles.


gift.


At the December meeting Richard and Chandra Law will demonstrate Batik. The competi­ tion is for a head­ scarf. Tea hostesses will be the new com­ mittee.


The children’s Christ­ mas party will be held in the village hall on Tuesday, December 29th, at 3-30 p.m.


Mothers’ Union were treated to a peep into the past when Mr Tony Goodbody gave a fascinating screen presentation of “Old Clitheroe in Post­ cards”. He explained how the postcard was first introduced on the Continent and spread in popularity to this country -with the introduction of the penny post in ■Victorian times. Local firms printed cards . depicting important events, coronation celebra­ tions, civic and church parades, the famous torchlight processions and views of Clitheroe, many now greatly altered or vanished forever.


Mrs Annie Jackson was presented with a flowering plant and congraulations for her 90th birth­ day.


Miss Rebecca Garrett will speak about women’s refuges at the meeting on December 8th and there will be a bring- and-buy stall.


At the annual meet­ ing of Dunsop Bridge WI, held in the village hall, president Mrs M. Beattie welcomed everyone. Mrs B. Clarkson gave a very satisfactory financial statement. Retiring secretary Mrs M. Binder gave a report of meet­ ings, outings and events enjoyed by members during the year. In her address Mrs Beattie thanked the officers, committee and other members for their help during the year.


the White Bull, Gis- burn,


Doors open at 7 p.m. Adults £3, including a glass of wine and a mince pie and children are free. There are lots of stalls and all pro­ ceeds are going to Marie Curie and Salvation Army Christmas Toy Appeal.


tonight.


The Popplewell Tro­ phy for most points gained in the monthly competi­ tions was won by Mrs A. Hargreaves. The Dowle Trophy for the member gaining most points in the Hodder 'Val­ ley Show was won by Mrs M. Cowk- ing.


Tellers for the election of officers were Mrs C. Blakey and Mrs A. Swindlehurst, of SlaidbumWI. ■ Officers elected were:


Poppy wreath The annual service of Remembrance, held in Gisburn Parish Church, was led by reader Mrs J. Lloyd. Following prayers, hymns and address, the. congregation, preceded by crucifer Mr P. Phoenix, processed to the -vil­ lage war memorial where


poppy


wreaths were laid by Mr John Falshaw and Police Sergeant Pat Sutton. Mrs Lloyd read the Roll of Honour and two minutes silence was observed. The serv­ ice ended with a blessing and the National Anthem.


Mothers’ union Members of Gisburn


History society Guest speaker at the meeting of Gisburn History Society next Thursday, November 26th at 7-30 p.m. in the Fes­ tival Hall will be Mr Chris Bossonnet, who will talk about Bolton Hall, in Bolton-by-Bow­ land. This promises to be a really inter­ esting and popular talk.


Visitors are very wel­ come for a small donation of £2.


digital they -will try to scan them in, so th a t as many old pupils as possible can be included.


Birthday party Sawley Village Hall was decked out with balloons and flowers to


Grindleton 'WI’s 77th birthday. Members were delighted to wel­ come LF'WI chair­ man Sally Roberts and Sawley presi­ dent Betty True­ man. A delicious meal of melon, game pie or lasagne and a selection of m o u thw a te r in g desserts was provid­ ed by Country Kitchen, 'Wadding- ton, before John Pye, ably assisted by his wife Carol, intrigued everyone with a magic show. A beautiful birth­ day cake was baked by Barbara Dewhurst and iced by Cynthia Open- shaw. The competi­ tion for a prettily wrapped birthday box was won by Judy Cowling (first), Judy Bate­ man (second) and Edith Nuttall (third). Hilda Simp­ son was the lucky \yinner of the Den­ man Bursary.


celebrate


November is a busy month, with an afternoon tea in Hambleton on the 27th, organised by the LFWI to raise funds for the Lan­ cashire Room at Denman College, the WI’s own college near Abingdon, and a trip to Harewood House on Saturday November 28th, organised


by


Secret Head teacher David Lloyd is retiring from Grindleton Primary School, and Friends of Grindleton School (FOGS) would like to put a "memory book" together for him as a surprise when he leaves.


If anyone, current or ex-pupils, has any photographs taken in the past 10 years, or memories of Mr Lloyd which they could donate, please send them to the secretary Jackie Ingham at j.ing- ham@grindleton.la ncsngfl.ac.uk, as soon as possible. If the photos are not


The December meet­ ing will be on a Christmas theme, ■with carols, in-house entertainment, a Christmas quiz and a Jacob’s Join sup­


Mandy Brennan and Anne Huson. The coach will leave from the top of the village at 8-20 a.m., the cherry trees at 8-30 a.m. and the Spread Eagle a t 8- 40 a.m., calling at Harlow Carr Gar­ dens en-route for coffee and the RHS gift shop and gar­ dens and arriving at Harewood House for approximately 11-30 a.m., for lunch before a -visit to the Christmas craft show and a tour of the house. Arriving back in Grindleton at roughly 5-30 p.m.


per with a festive flavour. The compe­ tition is for a small hand-made Christ­ mas tree decoration. Proceeds of the £2 Christmas parcel stall will go to the


chosen charity for 2010.


Fellowship On Sunday Harrop


Christian Fellow­ ship welcomed Mr Robert Lawson, of


Ingleton, to the pul­ pit. He is a Methodist local preacher who spoke on the grace of God th a t enables us to stand firm despite the trials of life.


Tonight at 7-45 p.m. the guest speaker at the Bible study will be the Rev. Lex Thakur,


-nd prepare it for the Hurst Green’s got talent show.


WI


Next Thursday is the annual meeting of


the committee. Members should bring their own plate, bowl, glass and cutlery.


Talent show


■ Come and see your friends and neigh­ bours as you’ve never seen them before, in “Hurst Green’s <Jot Tal­ ent”, singing, danc­ ing and more. Some


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• Continued from class reputation as a musician will be making a welcome return visit to Knowle Green. You are advised to book early for this con­ cert.


Hurs t Green m Christmas fair with supper provid- Knowle Green Con­ ed by members of gregational Church


is holding a Christ­ mas fair in the vil­ lage hall on Satur­ day, opening 11 a.m. There will be all the usual stalls laden with Christmas goodies. Admission


throughout. Pro­ ceeds are for church funds.


tickets still remain ChUfCh talk for Friday, Novem- There will be a visit


her 27th. Tickets to Knowle Green of cost £8, contact Gill for details 01254 826378.


Christmas Fair St John’s Christmas fair will be held on Saturday, December 5th, from 11-30 a.m. until 2-30 p.m.


KNOWLE GREEN


Next Sunday at 2 p.m. Ivor and Pam Roberts, of North Wales, will be guests.They are a talented musical duo and Ivor will give the Christian message. All are wel­ come.


Rochdale, a con­ verted Indian Guru.


of


Tricks ’n’ spots The usual fortnightly


Quiz night A quiz night is being held at The Bayley Arms, Hurst Green, next Thursday, at 8- 30 p.m. to raise money for St Josephs School in the village for their heart start scheme. Entry is £2 per per­ son with prizes and also a hot supper.


Presents St John’s young peo­ ple and friends will be making Christ­ mas presents on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the church hall.


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


present


For more information call Nicky BaUey on


headaches. 01254 826027


Clean up Volunteers with


mops, brushes and clothes are required


on Saturday from 9 a.m., to help clean


the memorial hall a- • Continued on next page


day a t 7-30 p.m. Everyone is wel­ come to go along and enjoy an evening meeting new and old friends, enjoying a game of whist or dominoes, having a cup of tea and biscuits, and all only for the £1.50 admission money.


Lunch concert The Stonebridge String Quartet will be playing music by Schubert a t the T h u r s d a y lunchtime concert in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall today. Next Thursday the concert will feature Chris Hoyle on cello and Kathleen Uren on piano. Chris and Kathleen are senior members of the teaching staff at Chetham's School of Music in Manches­ te r and both have busy playing careers outside teaching. Chris plays with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra while Kathleen is a well- known accompa­ nist. Their pro- gramme_at Knowle Green will include music


Shostakovich and At last Sunday’s by


for the concert which begins at noon, tel. 01254 826948. The concert on Thursday, December 3rd is very special when the Russian born pianist Katya Apekisheva with an outstanding world


Schumann. To book meeting of Langho Christian Fellow­ ship prayers were led by and the address was given


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PENDLETON


held in St Mary’s G ift DaV Church meeting rjijjg churchwardens room. All are wel-


f a in t s ' LOW MOOR


is free and there will Youth Club M


available ley, a young member H is to iy grOUp ton Historical Sod-


in Whnl-


the internationally renown Bible teacher, Lance Lam- bert on Friday, November 27th, at 7-30 p.m. Lance will be speaking on the topic: "Does God The snooker youth care for Israel?". For club, organised by more information contact Richard or Maureen


frame


against six times world snooker champion Steve Davis.


on


whist and domino Dji,p.„. h ro a k drive m Knowle ‘^'■'Grs urGHK Green Village Hall The very popular will be held on Mon-


07769530941. There will be refreshments at the close of the meeting.


Chris Lovell, who is the North Lan­ cashire Training Group’s world snooker coach, will


in 'Whalley. Further information on


of Low Moor Club, Members of Pendle Scott Kenyon (15), took part in an event to launch a snooker youth club for boys and girls. He played and won a black ball finish snooker


Church, Pendleton, would like to thank all those who gave so generously to the Gift Day. The amount raised was £3,423.


lecting books to sell at St John’s Church Christmas fair which will be held in Read School hall bn Saturday, Novem­ ber 28th, from 10 a.m. to noon. Con­ tact Mr Jeffreys on 01282 775034 if you have any books for his stall.


■will also be devising and leading the annual winter walk for pudding-full peo­ ple, ju s t after Christmas, which he has been organising since 1989. Further details will be announced nearer the time.


RIMINGTON


ety enjoyed a trip to Funds for next sum- the Lancashire ® 50th Ribch-


n ig h t


s ta rt meetings The next meeting, on tomorrow (Friday) Thursday, Decem­


Bikers’ Breakfast c l^ - loveU@nltg.co.


and Brew held pj* . monthly in Knowle LlartS Green Church have Low Moor Club now finished for the ladies darts team


winter. The first of the new seasons events will be held on Saturday, March 27th. Organised in conjunction with The Christian Motorcyclists Asso­ ciation, the break­ fasts have been well


ber 10th, will be a social occasion in the village hall.


Last week members The annual Christ- of Clitheroe Young mas fair and extrav-


Young farmers


won 6-4 against Billington Band Club. Men won 5-1 against Craven Heifer, Clitheroe, in the League Cup. For the second week


attended through- PoOl


out the summer The pool A team won 12-0 against Bay


months. Involved in every aspect of the biking world the CMA welcomes people from all __


tage, off road, or the Table tenniS racing cyclist" all The B team beat the are welcome. More information on the Bikers Breakfasts or fought match, the CMA can be The weekly bonus obtained by phon- ball winners were: ing 01254 878394. A. Haydock and A. Gordon.


"whether they are on the fringe of soci­ ety, the touring motorcyclist, the youngster on a 50cc or lOOcc bike, vin- t-


LANGHO ellowship


walks of life at their S n oO k e r events, and as their literature says:


team lost 8-4 to Billington Band


snooker ,


Billington Club.


Horse, Barrow, while the B team lost 9-3 at the 'White Hart, Sabden.


the A


running Stephen Also last week was Kenyon was man- the County Ten-Pin of-the-match.


Farmers’ Club enjoyed a practise ten-pin bowling night in Preston. Well done to Thomas Wallbank for getting the high­ est score.


Club and the B Next week’s meeting team won 8-4 a t is a trip to James Band


Alpe’s Garage. Members to meet at the Health Centre car park at 7 p.m.


Bowling Competi­ tion, when Clitheroe YFC entered two teams. Huge con­ gratulations to Clitheroe B and A teams which came first and second r e s p e c t i v e l y . Clitheroe YFC has now won the compe­ tition for six consec­ utive years.


Records Office in Preston. Fifteen people travelled to Preston to hear a talk by Mr David Tilsley on the work the office carries out. He showed var­ ious artefacts, including magnifi­ cent historical docu­ ments. Members were also able to ■view old documents pertinent to Pendle­ ton.


ester Field Day are already being organ­ ised. On Saturday, a “Fun Race Night” is being organised in the sports and social club, starting at 8 p.m. Buy a horse,


hot-pot supper is included in the “bargain-basement” priced ticket, at only £4 per head available from Barry Lofthouse on 07974 138105 or from Dave at 34 ■Water Street.


Apology Due to an oversight on our p a r t Mrs T h is t le thw a i te ’s report for Gisburn and Rimington news missed last week’s edition of the Clitheroe Advertis­ er. So here it is, bet­ ter late than never.


sponsor a race, or jjj gpite of the rainy just have a flutter evening a large on the gee-geesl A crowd had a won-


Bonfire Christmas fair


aganza will be held a t St Wilfrid’s Church and in the


A grand blaze, spec­ tacular firework dis­ play and a hearty Jacob’s join supper of plot-night good­ ies all added up to a great family night out.


derful time at the annual bonfire on Rimington’s Jubilee Field, organised by Rimington and Middop Sports committee and friends.


parish hall on Satur- Remembrance


league leaders Brier- The annual food For further details, field 21-20 in a hard bingo night is on contact Louise November 27th in Porter at 21 Church Pendleton Village Street, Ribchester Hall, starting at 7- on 01254 820988. 30 p.m. All are wel- w a lk e rS


^ Tomorrow (Friday) is poker night at Low Moor Club at 7-45 p.m. £3 to register with free supper.


NEWTON ■estive sale


by Michael Pelech. There will be a The subject of the Christmas sale in


address was "Renewal in the Church". There was also a reading from the second chapter


at noon until 4 pm. Father Christmas and his alpaca-type reindeer will be there to listen to the children’s Christmas hopes and hand out Advent presents. There will be an abundance of good things to buy and to eat cheese, mince- pies and cakes, Christmas trees and wreaths, jewellery, dolls and teddy- bears, cosmetics and skin-care products; and so much more. Admission, as usual is free, but dona­ tions will be most welcome.


day, November The Rev. Canon John 28th. The fan-opens Holford led the


annual Remem­ brance Day service in Rimington Memorial Institute, which was well-filled for the occasion. Mrs E. Hartley accompanied the singing on the elec­ tric organ and read­ ings from the Bible were given by Mr A. H o l l in g w o r th (Mens’ Club) and Mrs L. Marklew (WI). Mr S. McPherson read the Roll of Honour and placed a poppy wreath on the memorial plaques. A two minutes’ silence was observed and the sincere and moving service con­ cluded with the singing of the National Anthem.


Annual meet


Roger Dolphin has At the annual meet- been so encouraged ing of Rimington


Newton Reformed Church on Satur­ day, November 28th at 2-30 p.m. in the BOOk Stall Sunday School hall. Brian Jeffreys is col-


Mothers’ union At the meeting of St John’s Mothers’ Union, Read, next Tuesday night, guest speeaker will be Steve Watson who will be making a welcome return ■visit to demonstrate the craft of origami.


by the village’s response to his ini­ tiative in creating, and leading, a series of walks around Ribchester on alter­ nate 'Wednesday afternoons that he has decided to extend the season up to the end of November. The last walk will therefore s ta r t from the car park at 2 p.m. next Wednesday. Roger


Wf Mrs Elizabeth Robinson was returned as presi­ dent. ’Treasurer Mrs E. Hartley gave the financial statement and reports were given by secretary Mrs C. Little and Mrs Robinson. Mr and Mrs N. Lund acted as tellers. The Brennan Cup for most points in the monthly competi­ tions was won by


, runner-up trophy and also the Best Floral Arrangement Cup.


Mrs M. Silverwood with Mrs E. Jack- son winning the


Mrs Jackson retired from the committee after many years’ service in several capacities and thanks were extend­ ed to her and also to Mrs Martha Duffy for their work. Mrs Spencer, on behalf of members, thanked the com­ mittee and officers for keeping the branch running smoothly.


In a pleasant ceremo­ ny a birthday cake, baked by Mrs Robinson and deco­ rated by Mrs Spencer, was cut and a toast raised to the continuing suc­ cess of Rimington WI. Flowers and a gift were presented to Mr and Mrs Lund.


Raffle: Mr H. Moor- house, Mrs B. Berry, Mr P. Met­ calfe, Mrs M. Davies, Mrs A.' Seed.


Dominoes: Mr B. Stott, Mrs D. Logan, Mrs C. Berry, Miss M. Pye, Mr E. Nowell, Mrs K. Nowell.


The Christmas drive will take place on Saturday, December 12th, in the memori­ al Institute a t 7-30 p.m.


ham. SIMONSTONE


Video A capacity audience enjoyed a video evening and hot-pot supper in Simon- stone Old School last week. The event was promoted by Burnley Film Mak­ ers and St Peter’s Mothers’ Union, Simonstone, and raised some £390 for charitable causes.


WI walk co-ordinator Mrs B. Spencer reported on the pleasant walk in the Downham area. Plans were made for the November walk and names were taken for the Christ­ mas ramble which will be on Thursday, December 3rd start­ ing at 11-30 a.m. culminating with a festive lunch at The Country Kitchen, Waddington. Non­ walkers are also wel- come and should meet at the cafe for 12-45 p.m.


Two teams of four members were formed to take part in the LFWI fun quiz in January and p r e l i m i n a r y arrangements were made for the WI contribution to the ■village carol evening on ’Tuesday, Decem­ ber 15th.


A tasty hot supper, supplied by Tim of The Country Kitchen, was enjoyed by all and he was warmly thanked


Mrs N. Healey expressed birthday greetings for the month.


applauded. and


Tricks ’n’ spots A welcome hot supper of pie and peas was appreciated by patrons of the monthly whist and domino drive, organised by Rim­ ington Memorial Institute manage­ ment committee. MCs were Mrs E. Hartley and Mrs E. Jackson who also presented the prizes.


Whist winners: Ladies - Mrs J. Riley, Mrs B. Gar­ nett, Mrs M. Robinson. Gents - Mr R. Fairhurst, Mr B. Davies, Mrs M. Wright.


Chester There is to be a Christmas shopping trip to Chester from Sabden on Saturday, December 5th, and there are still places available on the bus. There is a chance to shop in this popular city and visit the Christmas markets. The coach ■will leave Sabden at 9-30 a.m. and return from Chester a t 4 p.m. The cost is £11. Please ring Laurie Wiseman on 01282 778800 to book a seat.


Admission is £5 adults and £2-50 children, which includes all the bingo tickets needed and light refresh­ ments. There will be lots of prizes and a raffle. Proceeds are for St Mary's Hall refurbishment fund and you can pay on the door.


St Nicholas The annual Christ­ mas fair is on Satur- day, November 28th, in the church hall from 11 a.m. There are lots of stalls and home­ made lunches will be served.


Bingo Eyes down for a spe­ cial Christmas fam­ ily bingo in St Mary’s Hall on Wednesday, Decem­ ber 2nd, a t 7-15 p.m.


A quiz on musical shows was won by village correspon­ dent Dee Ellis and many of those pres­ ent went home with prizes from the suc­ cessful raffle.


The show'presented by Ron Harrison, included excerpts from the village’s recent “Comedy Concert” as well as films on a variety of topics, the highlight of which was the “Magnificent Alps” by David Crossley.


Garden club A special Christmas meeting will be held by Simonstone Gar­ den Club on Thurs­ day, Novewmber 26th, at 7-30 p.m. in the old school hall when Beverley and friends will cele­ brate


Christmas”. There will be a raffle and coffee and mince pies will be served. Note there will be no meeting in December.


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Young farmers Members of Slaid- burn Young Farm­ ers’ Club met on Monday for a beetle drive.


The grand Christmas draw tickets are now on sale from parish­ ioners.


There will also be a church Christmas quiz on Friday, December 4th, at 7- 30 p.m.


Services This weekend's ■ church services are St Nicholas’s CE at 9-30 a.m. Sunday led by the Rev. Brian Stevenson, the Baptist Church a t 10 a.m.. led by Tim and Joan Peagam and Mass of Christ the King at St Mary’s RC has Masses a t 6 p.m. Saturday when singer and guitarist Steve Robinson will take part and 10-30 a.m. Sunday with Fr Peter Birming-


Members had two games and Simon ■Wells won overall, with Stephen Harri­ son second. Rachel Harrison expressed thanks. Next week’s meeting is a talk by the North West Air Ambulance in Slaid- bum Village Hall at 7^0 p.m.


TOPSIDE


Dancing A pleasant evening was spent dancing in Tosside Commu­ nity Hall to music played by Elizabeth Harrison.


Thanks were expressed to those who had donated raffle prizes and given help and sup­ port. Raffle win­ ners: 0. Holgate, D. Nelson, J. Whipp, N. Healey, S. Dick­ inson, R. Kenyon. The next dance will be on Saturday, December 5th, to Berrisford’s Band.


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