Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, December 8,2011 NEWS FROM THE VILLAGES


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Domino drive • 4 The .annual Christmas ; domino drive in Knowle Green Village Hall is on Monday, December 12th at 7-30 p.m, admission is; £2.50 including tea and


• cake, there are the usual good prizes and all are welcome..


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Band concert A Dickensian style Christ-'; ■mas party with live mu-' sic from the Old School; Band is being held in the;.


i £17.50 including a qual­ ity buffet supper and can be obtained by tel. 01254 878350. Dickensian style


•Knowle Green Village Hall on Saturday evening;. December 17th. At an . admission price reduced from last year, tickets cost


.. ian, the photograph is: > Pinned up on the hall’s-


■ notice board. RIMINGTON


- .. tute will be the venue on


’ Carol evening Rimington Memorial Insti


Tuesday, December 13th for the annual Rimington ••


and Middop carol evenine starting at 7-30 p.m


. Mince pies and tea will be7


served and everyone is in-; vited to this popular and


. Alzheimer’s Society. Whist drive


.friendly occasion. The collection will be for the


The annual Christmas whist ■ and domino drive at Rim- ' ington Memorial Institute


takes place on Saturday at 7-30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.


. dress is optional. Last year this event proved very popular and enjoyable so -. book your tickets early as ■ numbers are limited. ,


Victorian Dressed in their Victorian style costumes the stall­ holders at the Knowle Green Church Christmas


- fair did a roaring trade selling their wares to the f appreciative visitors. Continuing the Victo­ rian theme the event was - opened by the minister,


. Pastor Chris Okpoti, dressed as an old-time /


. preacher. Lots of Christ-; .mas goodies were sold; friendships were renewed as the happy shoppers en-' joyed a hot-pot and fruit crumble lunch; carols• were sung, Father Christ­ mas came and the dread-. >. ful weather was ignored.


And the great event- raised around £1,100 for ; church funds. Winner of the cake was Jan, winner i of the hamper was Ken


and winner of the sweets was Marian. Thank you : to all who helped with the event and to all who came alongandsupported. - ""


■ Green for he made the return trip on Sunday :


. eat and then the magi­ cal moment when Father Christmas staggered into


to hand out. Christmas presents at the village • hall children’s Christmas party. There were games to enjoy, lots of food to


,- tlie hall with his bag full of . presents for the children. Thanks to all who worked so hard with the event to give a great deal of pleas­ ure to the children. :


LOW MOOR


The Christmas party for the children of members of Low,Moor Club-will be


Club news


on December 17th from 4 to 6 p.m. Please put your children’s name on the list by this weekend- ■.


Poker Tomorrow the monthly poker competition starts


■ at 8 p.m. with free supper. Everyone welcome.


Table tennis Low Moor table tennis team


• lost 22-14 to KSB A team, Haslingden. 1


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HOLDING .CANDLES: Martha HIndle, Isabelle Brown (Lea), Jake Despard, Calvin Jubb, Amber O’Neill (Lea), Robert Holt, Jack Rowland, Ethan Kershaw; Bishop Geoff holding his new crazier; Bradley Lupton, Darcey and Olivia Charnley, Callum Kershaw, India and Tadey Lupton, Brittany Kershaw.


THE church of St.Wilfrid’s in Ribchester,-


• was packed with the families, godparents • and friends of the 15 candidates confirmed by the Rt Rev. Geoff Pearson, the Bishop


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: of Lancaster, as well as the usual congrega­ tion. '


' ’ > * Thirteen of the young people were from


the parish of Rochester and two from St Christopher’s Church, Lea. Those,-from.St:Wilfrid?s,GE Primary • School, joined by Robert from St Joseph’s ’


RC Primary, Hurst.Green,-had prepared - during their lunch breaks in term time, with


Low Moor B team lost 20-17 . to Brierfield. - —


Snooker Low Moor A team lost 3-2 to Royal British Legion-! ; and the B team lost 3-2 to


• • the«xaalcIub.."-.---i-.-.i/‘----..-::.' Bonus ball winners were: J,


• . Grundy, D. Brown. . ■


NEWTON


Party games Father Christmas had a busy weekend at Knowle ■'


Jingle dance A very successful dance was. held in Newton Village' : Hall organised by the. hall committee. Music for dancing was provided; by Mr John Bowdler, or-. ganist from Blackpool' Tower.


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A knife and fork supper- followed by sweets was, served by the ladies’com- : - mittee. - - - . ■-


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Prizewinners were: Irene Brown, Mr Knight; Mrs: , M. Myerscough, Andrea


• Wilkinson, Brian Ne-- whouse, B. Isherwood,- :


. Colin.Dewhurst, Mary / Beattie, Mrs Bowdler;':


• - Mrs M. Harrison, Mr R.-; Aspin, Fred Philips, Mr


Christmas party The annual Christmas lunch


.and party for Read senior citizens, held last Saturday


- in St John’s School hall, . was as usual a huge suc-


. cess. Organised by Read Parish Council a tradi-


- W: Towlcr, Dick Parker,. Doreen Whitaker and Mrs Jean Dickinson." - - i


■ tional Christmas lunch . was served to around 90


1 .residents. Chairman of the parish


PENDLETON - : : one including the invited


History, group -. ; ;. Pendleton History Club is' taking a break in Decem-


- ber. The first meeting o f - the new year will be in the ■ village hall on Thursday; January 12th.


Waste paper Don’t forget you can recycle


all those Christmas card ; envelopes. It’s paper day


. on Tuesday, December . 13th.


Candlelight


i ;■ ougli councillors Mr Rich­ ard Bennett and Mr John


- Hore and theMayoress, • his wife Grace Hore, bor-


- Hill, the vicar of Read the • Rev. Dr Alan Sowerbutts* and his wife Gill and the minister of Read United Reformed Church, the


-■ Rev. Michele Jarmany and her husband. The Rev. Jarmany said grace. ■ The main course served by.


• parish councillors and vol­ unteers was a hot lunch of


. . council Mr Clifton E. : Pollard welcomed every-


.. guests Mayor of the Rib- ; ble Valley Coun: Simon


•Rector Gill Henwood and Wendy Stott. -Young people at secondary schools in the7


...area and two students also met with Gill, assisted by,Tim and Elaine Watts.-A high-


i light during half-term was a pizza supper to­ gether followed by chocolate brownies and


, crispies, talking about sharing a meal and remembering Jesus. . Bishop Geoff presided at the Eucharist


, when all the newly-confirmed young people ■ received their first communion, supported


; and accompanied by.families and friends. -It . was also a first for-Music-Makers choir,


. ■ given by the Pendleton ; Singers in church tomor-


; row night, Friday Decem- ber 9th at 7 p.m.


This will be followed by cof­ fee and mince pies. Ad­ mission is£2.


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A Christmas quizwill als<3 be ’ available, costing £1. All


. - proceeds are for church' • funds.


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Young farmers Last week members of Clit­


. Village Hall for “Just a Minute” game.


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Next week is the annual- Christmas meal. ■1


READ


heroe Young Farmers’ Club met in Pendleton


All Saints’ Church, Pendle-; ton, is holding a candlelit - -Christmas concert to be


turkey, vegetables, stuff­ ing and, if required, ap­ ple sauce and cranberry


. sauce, trifle or mince tart and cream, coffee and mints followed.


There were numerous prizes for. the raffle and the en­ tertainment was provided by the Accrington Accor-


- lowed by Christmas songs and carols. Judging by the round of applause at


. the end of the afternoon everyone present had en­ joyed wonderful party.


The waste paper collection will be held next Monday


Waste paper


- • of Read and Simonstone. - The only change later this month is that for Monday, December 26th which is


morning December 12th - throughout both villages


■ Boxing Day paper will be collected on Saturday,


December 31st. The fol­ lowing collection will be


- Monday, January 9th.. Please watch the local


press and village news for any fufther changes..


Cricket AGM Read Cricket and Bowling Club AGM will be held in the cricket club pavilion


on Thursday, December 15th at 8 p.m. All mem-


■ bers welcome.


Mothers’ Union - Read Mothers’ Union meet­ ing was well-attended when guest speaker Mrs Margaret Taylor gave an interesting insight into


- ’Christmaslegends. ■ Members held a Christmas fair in St John’s School- hall which again was well- supported. The children enjoyed a visit from Fa-


: ther Christmas and the Girl Guides sang beauti­


fully to. the delight of the


singing the service under the tutelage of Ed­ ward Haythomwhite, who has been working with the choir this term. ;


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.....Afterwards St Wilfrid’s Social commit­ tee provided a glass of wine and nibbles, as • well as the usual coffee and tea served by- parishioners, to celebrate the very happy ' occasion. On behalf of St Wilfrid’s Church, each candidate received a contemporary version of the Bible; “The Word from the Street,” “The Youth Bible” or “The Mes­ sage: Remix” as well as their Confirmation • certificates and candles..


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many people browsing among the many inter­ esting stalls. Members again worked very hard, the event raised £802, and thanks are expressed to all


■ dion Band who led the au- 7 dicnce in a sing-song fol-


' who were involved. Indoor members and over- 80s Christmas lunch was held at Mytton Fold Ho­ tel, Langho. A traditional turkey lunch with Christ­ mas pudding and coffee to follow was enjoyed by all. Members received choco­ late gifts to take home.


MU members look forward to seeing people over


. the Christmas period in church or around the vil­ lage, anyone in need of support, a chat or simply a small chore any time : leading up to Christmas or over the festive period please contact a commit­ tee- member or tel. Chris on 01282 770902


RIBCHESTER The village hall in Ribches-. Christmas fair


ter was the centre of ac­ tion for-the Christmas fair, tables and stalls and the traditional grotto for Santa Claus were all busy.


As usual, Ernest Law-Rid- ing provided live seasonal music, on the keyboard . and the refreshment la­ dies provided a scrump­ tious banquet of teas and home-made cakes. Out­


side, braving the cold un­ der a waterproof canopy,-.


Mike Sabben and Lynn Finch provided delicious


hot,sausages and ham­ burgers as people arrived.


. There were more stalls, selling gifts and produce


of all kinds, set up in church.


In spite of the miserable weather, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. The


event raised more than £1,300, thanks to all the prcparatoiy work that had been put in. And a nice.


- touch as each stall-holder packed up at the end of the day, the social com-, mittee, who organised the event, gave each of them a “thank you” card.


Advent Sunday In the afternoon, there was


a craft workshop in the,; hall, making Christmas decorations and getting ready for the Christingle service, at 4 p.m, in St


, . Wilfrid’s Church, which celebrates the world-wide- Christian community, and the imminent arrival of the Light of Christ.in our world. As usual, the church was packed. The collection was sent fo the Children’s Society, a church-based charity for young people at .risk in ourcities......... ;


The Guardian newspaper . featured a double-page


- spread of photographs: Allan and Dinah Procter,


, , holding their white wyan-7 dotte bantam hen) that had won first prize; for


> its breed in the Poultry Club’s National Champi­ onships held in Warwick-., shire. Dinah and Allan are well-known locally as poultry breeders, but this . is the first time'they have-


been feted in this way-in the national press. If you, missed it in The Guard-..


Next week, on December 18lh, there will be the- traditional Festival of ' . Nine Lessons and Carols at 6 p.m. by candle-light in St Wilfrid’s Church. I t ; will consist.of traditional carols and readings, ac­ companied by the Music Makers choir, plus the lighting of the Christmas tree lights. Champions'


Draw winners Winners of Rimington Rec­


reation Association’s 100 Club draw were: Tony Ford (£50), Simon and ' Anna Nicholson (£20),


-- Mr and Mrs C. Holgate (£10).


SABDEN


Switch-on Sabdcn’s village Christmas tree and crib lights will be switched on at 6-30 p.m. on Sunday. There will be carols and readings around the tree accompa­ nied by Earby Brass Band and Father Christmas will be along with chocolate for the children.


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Concert Last Friday night’s family concert in St Nicholas’s Church Hall was a lovely evening which raised £500 for St Nicholas’s Church, Appeal-Fund. It was ar-' ranged by Sabden woman Mrs Dorothy Bruce and


- featured singers and danc­ ers from her dance school,


' Dance Class Accrington, whose ages ranged from three to 15.


Christmas fair 7 Crowds flocked to St Mary's


RG Church Christmas fair . on Saturday afternoon and raised a staggering £2,882 which has broken '


, all records for the event.. There were packed stalls'


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selling a wide range of goods, refreshments and mulled wine and Father


• Christmas had gifts for dozens of children in his, grotto. The success of the fair was'partly due to the


grand draw with the first prize of an iPad2 which was won by church mem­ ber; Michael Brown. He


also won the prize for sell-'. ing.the largest number of


' tickets, but passed on the


' prize'of a skydive to the altar boys who pulled out


. his winning number and


had also sold lots of tick­ ets. Msgr John Corcoran


. - praised the congregation on Sunday morning for ; their outstanding effort.


The second’ prizewinner in the draw who won a luxury hamper was Jacob


Buggie, and other prize­ winners were Jane Brown,


Richard Marshall, Valerie


; Bywater, James Bamford, Fiona Goodfcllow, Alan


Dewhurst, Nigel Clark- . son. Caroline Dugdale.M-


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Christie, Bernadette L, and Paul Taylor.


. Services The Holy Communion serv­


ice on Sunday in St Nicho­ las’s CE Church Hall at


9-30 a.m. will be taken by the Rev. Barbara Knight. At the Baptist Church at 10 a.m. the preacher will be Dale Pegg and the third


Sunday Mass of Advent at St Mary’s RC is at 11 a.m. with Msgr John Corcoran.


There is also Mass at 9-15 a.m. each Friday with the


children from St Mary’s RC School.


Winner The winner of the Strictly Come Dancing quiz sheet was Mrs Kathleen Lons­ dale, of Sabden. The quiz on a dancing theme was run by Bernard Parfitt in aid of St Nicholas’s Church Appeal and the names of the winning en­ tries were put into a hat for a draw for the £15 prize.


Live music The Pendle Witch pub has ■ live music this Saturday night, December 10th, in the form of rock band Stealer who will be play­ ing from 9-30 p.m.


New Year’s Eve There is to be a New Year’s


Eve party-presented by - Sabden Live in St Mary’s Community Hall. The evening will be compered by Kevan Lingard from Herman’s Hermits and there will be entertain­ ment by The Kicks who will be introducing their new drummer. There will be a disco, raffle, spot prizes and hot supper, even a complimentary


' glass of bubbly on arrival and fireworks at midnight. The evening is intended


. to be a family evening and tickets are £10 for adults, £5 children and £25 for a family ticket for two adults • and two children. All pro- • ceeds will go to Sabden Live 2012 and the North West Air Ambulance. It is a ticket only event and they , are available from the organisers, Lisa and Kevan Lingard on 01282 779383 or 07738904270.


Warning - There has been a second


incident in Sabden involv­ ing an elderly resident be­ ing targeted by two bogus callers. This happened on Thorn Street last Friday afternoon at about 2 p.m., but thankfully this time they were unsuccessful. This worrying occurrence follows last week’s inci-_


„ dent involving an elderly . woman in Alston Close. Sabden’s Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator John Shorter is warning people - to be on the alert for bo-


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www.cllUicroeadvortiscr.co.uk NEWS FROM THE VILLAGES “Heaven”. - '■ ,


■ The House Group will meet. • at Whittam Road at 10 ; a.m. on Tuesday and


• there will be Holy Com­ munion at Abbots Croft - at 2-15 p.m.


scoops award byFaizaAfzaal


A DELI cafe bar in Whal- ley is celebrating after being-’ awarded for serving the per-- fect cup of coffee.


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; Benedicts of; Whalley Deli': Cafe Bar scooped the Four Cup National Standard Award in the annual Beverage Standards As­ sociation (BSA) Awards. Winning the prestigious


.award means the outlet is “ex­ ceptional” in terms of customer service and ambience. Through these awards, the BSA has in­ troduced the first UK-wide na­ tional grading scheme in bever­ ages from one to five cups. For the first time, the general


publicwill be able to access cof­ fee shops in the same way as restaurants by seeing how many coffee cups an outlet has been awarded. . : Lindsay Newton, manager of Benedicts of Whalley, said: “I’m


St Mary’s Villagers are invited to call in at St Mary’s RC School, today (Thursday, December 8th), from 3-


: 30 to 6 p.m, for a Christ­ mas event called Santa Stops At Sabden. There


-. will be stalls selling vari­ ous items, Santa’s grotto, fun activities, a secret Santa stall and mulled wine and mince pies. The school’s Christmas per­ formances will take place next Wednesday and Thursday. Admission is- by ticket only tel. school on 771009. Pupils enjoyed a performance of “Oliver Twist” by the Working Space Theatre group last week to put them in the festive mood. This week they have had a visit from the Fire Service to talk


• about fire safety and a trip to Gawthorpe Hall.


Quiz St Nicholas’s Church is hold-;


ing a general knowledge quiz night in the church


..-oyer the moon. This is a fantas- • • - tic achievement especially, as = we’ve only been open a year.” - .


-. y The outlet is part of Maureen Cookson’s women’s clothing -' retail store.-Ranald Paterson, chairman o f the judges of the • Beverage-Standards Awards said: “One year old and buzz- . ing! Here is the perfect staging


post between expensive shop- ping for women’s underwear, !•


- designer label.dresses and - shoes. Benedicts of Whalley is ~ a destination cafe serving fine • drinks and good food in genteel, :. comfortable surroundings.” He added: “We awarded just


six outlets nationally a Four : Cup grading: Each has differ­ ent features and were judged to - • exactly the same criteria as the Five Cup winners.” . . •


CELEBRATIONS: Rennick Hodgson with Lindsay New- ton of Benedicts, (s)


of 7-30 p,m, in Slaidburn Village Hall. .


TOSSIDE


Dancing The dance held at Tosside.


The following day Slaidburn Carol service


the band Berisfords. Raf-. fie winners were:,T. Kel- lock, B. Nevvhouse, Mrs Akrigg,-T. Carr, J. Lodge,; J. Wood, B. Morehouse, I. Alderson, E. Swales, B. Collinge, C. Fairhurst, B. Wellock, M. Head,E. Robinson, G. Airey G.' Berrisford.


Silver Band gave their Members of West Bradford Christmas concert. The, hall was full to capacity and everyone declared the afternoon very enjoyable, ■ helped by the mince pies and tea at the interval.


Kail on Friday, December ily Christmas party in FOStiVeparty 9th, at 7-30 p.m. Tickets • , Tosside Community Hall West Bradford Playingfields cost £6) which includes a potato pie supper, and they are. available from


Family party On Sunday, December 11th there will be a fam-


- gus builders arid conmen operating in the area and, keep an eye on vulnerable -


"neighbours. Mr Shorter . has a supply of Neigh­ bourhood Watch stickers if anyone wants one. : .


Football tickets There is a chance to'win


" four tickets for any Pre- ■ mier League match at Bolton Wanderers. Four


- tickets have been donated ' • to St Mary’s RC Church


r which is running a £5 draw. When all 100 tick­ ets are sold the draw will be made. .-


-Bernard Parfitt or Sylvia Davies.


SLAIDBURN


Young farmers „ JMembers of “aidburn


Young Fanners’Club met in Newton Village Hall for: the annual bingo night.' Everyone took part in the games with some being successful. Fun was had by all and they enjoyed a ‘ pie and peas supper.


Next week’s meeting will be a talk by Roland Hail­ wood, Clitheroe Town Crier, at the usual time.


from 5 to 8 j).m. Santa will be in his grotto between 5 and 7 p.m. Admission to the party is £3 to cover cost of food.


WADDINGT0N


Waddow Hall “Christmas Tree Festival' at Waddow Hall, con-,


; tinues until to Sunday." ' Midweek from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m, weekend 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crafts, cake decorating, floral arrangements, handbells - and carol singing for you to try or just observe. Car­ ols and mulled wine on Sunday from 4 to 5 p.m. - Refresh'ments available.


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' party which is open to all village senior citizens on Saturday, December


. 17th at noon. The format will be similar to previous years, with a three course - meal followed by enter-


.»tainmerit.Tnvitatiohs are, being delivered. Anyone


; wishing to attend should: contact;Vera on 01200 423424 no later than Wednesday; December •14th. ; '


WHALLEY


Band concert On Saturday in Whalley


. Methodist Church the


Parish Council invite all villagers and friends to the annual ecumenical carol service in the village, hall on Sunday, December 11th at 6 p.m. After the service coffee.and mince pies will be served in the lounge.


: committee is again host­ ing the.annual Christmas'


Entrance £1, crafts etc. £2.50. Meals can also be booked through Waddow Hall. Tel. 01200 423186.


WEST BRADFORD


Community Hall on Sat - Candlelight dinner urday was well-attended. On Saturday, Deceinber Music was provided by


. in West Bradford Village Hall, and a few tickets are still available costing £18.50 for a three-course meal and entertainment. Contact D.- Sharp on 01200 423424 before noon tomorrow..


10th the annual candle­ light dinner will be held


2nd Rossendale Scout Brass Band will enter­ tain to get everyone into a festive mood. This very popular, brass band will play a concert of pieces


. suitable for all the fam- ily. Tickets: Adults £7.50, Children £3.50, family ticket £18.50. You can pay at the door. Performance starts at 7 p.m.


Re-opening ' Whalley Methodist Church will re-open on Sunday af­ ter a complete refurbish­ ment. After 14 months of worshipping in the church ' hall, worship will again


take.place in the church sanctuary, refurbished to meet the needs of Chris-


. tians in this community of Whalley in the 21st Cen­ tury: •


At 10-30 a.m.'the re-opening service will be led by the minister, the Rev. Katy, Thomas. The preacher - will be the Rev. Stephen Poxon, chairman of the Lancashire District of the Methodist Church.


The church will be open.


; from 10 a.m. and the Mu- :•■ sic Worship group will play while people are ar­ riving. During the service the official opening will : be ’


Wilson, the oldest mem­ ber and Adairi Blomley, the youngest member..


. .The children will enjoy a Sunday Cliib celebration party. After the service


-. celebration cake and cof-: : fee will be served in the hall.


At 5-30 p.m. there will be . a Jacob’s join .tea, fol­ lowed at 7 p.m. by a Cir-- cuit Celebration Praise


• Night. During the service there will be a welcome to Rachel Dodd, the new circuit children’s, family and youth worker..


Both services will include a variety of styles of music. Everyone is welcome to help celebrate this special achievement which has fi­ nally becomes a reality.


Little fishes Every Tuesday 9-15 to 11 a.m. Little Fishes, a week­ ly group for toddlers and


1 babies with their parents, grandparents or carers, is held in Whalley Method­ ist Church.


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■ The annual Christmas fair of Whalley Parish Church on Saturday raised £1,500.- The proceeds will go to


Fair sum ; :


■ church funds and the seryery appeal.


The fair had stalls for plants, cakes and home produce, toys jewellery^and Christ­ mas decorations. There were also refreshments,


■ tombolas, a games room . and a raffle: Children were occupied with a arts and crafts session while. -


"they waited for a visit to - Father Christmas.


performed by Maurice .


, a.m. and the Mothers’ Union will have a Christ­ mas lunch at Mytton Fold at 12-30 p.rh. ; ; ~ ;


Today there will be midweek Holy Communion at 10


• Garage tunes Whalley Village Hall’s con­ cert on Saturday night was by the Garage Band,.


, based in the village. The quartet who rehearse in Jim’s Garage in King


. Street on Saturday after- . noons, entertained with a selection of jigs, reels and a mixture of Irish and Lancashire songs.


Money matters Fund-raising events in the


run up to Christmas by the congregation of Eng­ lish Martyrs’ RG Church, Whalley will top the £1,000 mark.


The pickle sale raised £280, Christmas wreath mak­ ing brought in more than £500 and the Christmas raffle, to be drawn after the children’s nativity on December 22nd, will raised a substantial sum.


Rehearsals for the nativity play continue on Fridays at 4-30 p.m.


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The web address of the church is www.em-church. org.uk and pictures, news and information are regu­ larly updated.


Masses are celebrated in the parish church on Satur­ ■days at 5 p.m., Sundays at


J 11-30 a.m. and Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Mass on Thursdays is at . • the presbytery at 10 a.m.-


Messiahtrip Whalley Christian Action .Group organised a visit ‘ to a performance of Han- i V del’s “Messiah” in Black-


School parties Children, at Whalley CE ' School will have parties


r in the last week of teriri. Years 5 and 6 will have their party on Monday af-


r temoon, Years 3 and 4 on Tuesday afternoon and • the infants on Wednesday afternoon. ..


After school on Tuesday, the school’s Christmas , choir will sirig carols at


• Vale House. The children’s Christmas ... lunch will be on Thurs-


•day.


: The final'day of term will be ; Friday, December 16th


andwillbeginwithaseiv- - ice at 9-15 a.m. Parents : are welcome.


Victorian cards: >v : Guest speaker at the meet--


Holy Communion in the Abbey Chapel at 9.15 ' a.m., tomorrow will be followed by meditation in ’


. ring of Whalley History Society tonight in Whal-


. the Abbey Library. - On Saturday, the Sunday, Club and others will be ; making Christingles in


; service at 9.30 a.m. .The Rev. Graham Piper will continue the Advent Reflections series'at'the;^ Abbey between 6 and 9 p.m. ori Monday in the . ‘ Abbey. The theme will be -


j church from 3 p.m. There will be Holy Com­ munion at 8 a.m. on ‘ Sunday and a Christingle


■ ley Abbey is Sheila Stur- . rock whose talk is entitled ‘ “Victorian .Greetings , Cards”.'The meeting , starts at 7-30 p.m. Mem- ■ , bers £2, visitors £3. V '


Poster plea ■ Posters have been erected by pupils at Whalley CE Primary School in part­ nership with Whalley. PCSO Matt Thornton and Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council dog warden . Adele Scott as part of an ■ initiative to discourage in- -J .; cidents of dog fouling:1


) bum Cathedral on Satur­ day. Supper was served in the Dog Inn before the; journey. ^ . •


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