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Young farmers On Monday members of Gisburn Young Farmers’ Club met in the Festival Hall to_hear a talk by Alistair Macintyre on pest control.
Next Monday is a sur prise evening or ganised by Richard Hartley. A good night is promised in the Festival Hall at 7-30 p.m. New members welcome.
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Mothers’ union Guest speaker at the meeting of Gisburn Mothers’ Union, the Rev. Pam Nicholson recalled her early years as curate in inner-city Birming ham. As part of her pastoral ministry she worked with the Anawim Project, whose purpose is to reach out to girls
. and women trapped in lives of drug tak ing, violence, vice and crime. At their refuge centre work- L ers offer one-to-one
girls to move on to The primroses and
They run courses in literacy, basic cook ery, money and life skills management and aim to help vul nerable women and
The previous week, members travelled to Waves at Black- bum, stopping off at McDonalds on their return. An excellent evening enjoyed by all.
Tea and biscuits fol lowed.
Following the success of the sewing work shop, where pen nants were made to be presented to 2012 Olympic ath letes from around the world, another workshop has been arranged for Satur day, March 12th.A
thanked Gisburn members for bring ing the matter to their attention say ing they were anx ious to maintain their normal high standards.
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At the meeting on March 8th the , speakers Mr and, Mrs Trevor Mar- klew will take mem bers on a filmed journey “From East to West”.
live settled and pro ductive lives.
GRINDLETON
will once again be p h in pQ o \A/1 made from 100% British milk. Booths PrpS'dent of Gnndle-
everyone who pro- Anyone interested in vided lovely cakes and made tea and read a letter from Kay Hopkinson, who was in charge of the evening, ex pressing thanks to Grindleton mem bers for their helpel
ton WI Mrs Judy (fowling welcomed six new members who have recent ly joined taking membership to nearly 50. She was very proud to an nounce that one of the teams entered in the LFWI Fun Quiz, had won at the West Bradford venue. She thanked
going to the Bingley, and support, which A joint meeting with nal Hall. It is a mur- Duo Contm will be oere t
had contributed to the success of the
^ The theme for the „ ,
11th should contact Sue Hargreaves or Mandy Brennan.
Manay
teristics befitted both themselves and their animal. A game in which they had .to pick up as many mung beans as possible with chopsticks and place them in a bun case presented quite a challenge. The winners were The Dragons with 103 beans in five min- _
support on issues Winners of ihecom- that affect them.
and Catherine Tay lor for organising the fun. .
petition for the cut est toy bunny were Sue Hargreaves, Carol Baird and Dorothy Hepworth and Catherine Tay lor joint 3rd.
mals, they tackled quizzes about Chi na and the Chinese At the meeting on New Year, as well March 10th, the as having to work Rev. Andy Froud out which charac- will talk about his
work as chaplain at St George’s School, Blackpool. The competition is for your school photo graph. Members are reminded to bring to this meeting do nations of main and line prizes for the bingo and groceries for the hampers to be raffled.
utes. Mrs Cowling Royal party thanked Liz Horn A■ party t foriGriindle-' ton children is being planned to celebrate the Royal Wedding. Ifyou are interested in helping please
,
who will arrange a meeting to discuss ideas in the week after half-term.
Chinese artefacts, day, March 17th even some Chinese at 7-15 p.m. in the music. Members school hall. Tickets p t at tables accord- (£7) are available ing to the animal by leaving a mes- of their birth year, sage on 441106 and After listening to a include a supper of reading about the lasagne, a dessert origin of the 12 ani- and one bingo book.
meeting was the Chinese New Year, 2011 being the year of the rabbit. Some members wore cool ie hats, others rab bit’s ears, and many Mrs Cynthia Open- more something shaw very generous- red, the celebratory colour. The com mittee organised Chinese snacks and menibers brought a The bingo evening will fascinating array of be held on Thurs-
Sawley will be held on May 19th in Saw- ley Village Hall, tickets £8. Antiques expert Alan Black burn will be the speaker and invites members to bring along their treasures for him to examine.
z-i n in me memo-
der mystery evening and m em b e rs should already know their parts. Mar garet Carrington, who is organising the evening, asks that members make themselves a name badge for their char acter, this should make things a little
ly provided bucks easier on the night.
l^fcei^bS^g Coffee Stop . into her new home
Coffee Stop social event will be held on Monday, from 2 to 4-30 p.m. in St John’s Old School hall. Drop in to sample the coffee and cakes, chat to friends and browse the stalls for a bar gain.
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Corelli ’in Knowle Green Village Hall today. Next Thurs day, Jeremy Sassoon on piano and Ben Gray on drums and percussion, will be playing jazz stand-
village to mark 90 years of the Lanca- Fs'lOVVShip
Mrs Cowling will be Tonight there \vill be
The annual subscrip tion for Hotpot, the LFWI monthly magazine, is due by April 1st. The new format is colourful and lively and full of news from the federation and WIs. It is well worth the £3.70 for 12 copies.
attending the LFWI agenda conference in Leyland on April On Sunday next thwe 13th. Interest was will be a visit_by Bi-
shown in enter ing the 2011 LFWI Bowls Tournament.
beginning April The next meeting of Hurst Green WI is
Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s production of “The Sorcerer” during the week
WI 24th in t^e MemS^ Lunch concert
ble teacher Pastor A. B. Robertson, of Preston. All are wel come to meetings.
HURST GREEN
are in flower. Look out for bluebells and wood anemo nes in the Millen nium Wood when spring arrives.
shire Federation, On Sunday last Har- Advance notice of funds for the bowl
snowdrops, planted on and around the , HARROP FOLD
ing club. Over-65s party .
rop Christian Fel lowship enjoyed a visit from Stuart Rogers, of Bethel Evangelical Church, and guest pianist was David Nelson. He spoke on that we must not meas ure happiness by success, money or fame, but if we have Jesus in our hearts and are therefore '-'31 WaSfl reborn by the Holy Does your car need a
Spirit which leads to eternal happiness.
Valley. If you would like to know more
the over-65s party which is to be held on Friday, March 25th at 7-30 p.m. This will be a meal and entertainment with good company , . ,
or Gill MacDonnell 826378 to reserve a place.
garden to the public please telephone 01254 878447 or look at the website w\
vw.knowlegreen.
org.uk for pictures of the last open gar dens.
guaranteed, Tel. WintGf C0DC6rt Agnes Bland 826599 Knowle Green Church
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is looking forward to a celebration of
wash? On Sunday, March 6th St John’s KidZone will be washing cars while you wait. For the small sum of £5, you can have your car washed and indulge r 'l . in a bacon butty D0WS
be held on Saturday, February 26th, at 7 p.m. in the church. Everyone is most welcome to attend.
winter concert to LOW MOOR
2 p.m. and relax, all won 25-8 at Misfits, profits are to help Accrington, the Kidzone trip to The snooker A team Arnside.
lost 8-4 to Whal- ley and the B team
KNOWLE GREEN lington Brass Band Club.
drew 6-6 with Bil-
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Waste paper Next Monday the
waste paper collec tion for Read and Simonstone will take place. Please leave carrier bags or sacks out early in the morning at the edge of your prop erty where they can be clearly seen by the collection crew.
S r S e n to Mothers’ union of gt John’s
Mother’s Union, Read, will hold their meeting in the vestry at 7-30 p.m. next Tuesday, Feb ruary 22nd, when
subject will be on “Leprosy”.
free. Just turn up The Low Moor Club United ClaSS between 12-15 and table tennis B team A gentle e.xercise class
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The Diocese of Black- S. Hogg (whisO burn is marking the The next whist and
HarUey s During Lent, the rec-
tionthe Ateamwon On Thursday after- against The noons the over-50s
Bring your own Pudding party drinks and glasses. Now an annual event Special lunch
foradultsandCfor Calling ml local gar-
ment. Tickets are £8 O p e n “ alii
is especially for those who enjoy a good pudding. 'This will be on Friday, February 25th at 7-30 p.m. in Hurst Green Memo rial Hall. After a delicious hot-pot, participants get to sample a variety of decadent sweets. There are also games and home made entertain-
its go to St John’s Church. Tel. Gill MacDonnell 826378 to reserve a, place.
contact Susan on Flea market 07970439189 or Jo The popular Flea on 07791290031
' Memorial Hall oh Sunday. This event raises essential
held in Hurst Green Market with be gardens
their gardens in aid of Knowle Green Village Hall. The bi-annual event is being held over the weekend of July 2nd
orchestras. To book for the concerts which commence at noon and cost £15 including lunch eon, tel. on 01254 826948.
to brighten up Feb- Tickets are now avail- ruary, this food fest
able for the popular Memorial Luncheon to be held in Knowle Green Village Hall on Sunday, March 6th. Tickets cost £10 including luncheon
while Ben plays HiStOry OTOUp with the Halle and Members ofPendlet BBC Philharmonic
Jeremy’s successful Ray Charles Trib ute project. Jeremy is one of the most in-demand artists in the North West ,
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inisced about Pend leton as it was in the past and also made plans for working on the files for the various farms in the area. They looked at several family trees of some well-estab lished Pendleton families and looked
meeting.Theyrem-
Girls, but no bar so bring your own drinks.
878447. There is , also entertainment, W a s te p a p e r by The Sue Ryder' It’s paper day m Pend-
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and can be obmined The next meeflng will °
leton on Tuesday, February 22nd. Pa pers should be left in the white bags provided.
children and prof- deners who are YOUng fa rm e r s willing to open On Monday members
insured and attracts are to meet in Pend- many friendly visi tors to this beautiful part of the Ribble
and 3rd, and is fully Next week members
hosted by the Gill family.
leton Village Hall for a talk on rallying at7-30p.m.
of Clitheroe Young Farmers’ Club met for an evening of beef stock-judging
ards, swing numbers p ‘“ navy. and numbers from were A. Haydock
and S. Thompson. PENDLETON
won 7-2 against the Rose and Crown while the men’s darts team lost 6-3 to Royal British Le gion. Man-of-the- match was Tyrone Henshaw.
is held eveiy Mon day from 2 to 3 p.m. in Read United Reformed Church, East View. There is no need to book, everyone is wel come to turn up on the day.
. come.
tor is holding a short service in St Wilfrid’s Church at 7-15 p.m. every Wednesday with a meditation on a text from the King James Bible. This will be followed by a coffee in the rectory and time for further informal discussion about the text. All will be most wel-
group meet in the Bell ringers
Open church As part of St John’s Mission Action Plan, the Read church hopefully w'ill be open daily from 2 to 4 p.m. Vol unteers are needed
on hourly shifts. A small group of peo ple are already in- volved, but it would
board at the back
qf church displaying times, if anyone can help please put your name and contact number on the list
using the felt tip pen provided. RIBCHESTER
of England is cel ebrating the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible, the first instance that an authorised version of the Bible was made available in English and ap pointed to be read
-hurch
it must have given an enormous boost to universal literacy that is now take for granted.
preciate what this n
could understand. It is difficult to ap
hall from 2 to 4 p.m. jh e bell rfngers’ din- Everyone will be made welcome.
uses scripture from the New Revised Version of the Bi ble, and is based on current English usage. The King James Bible is al ready used at the 8 a.m. services every Sunday.
ner will be held at The Shireburn Arms, Hurst Green, tomorrow. The cost FifieS is £15 for a three- The dog warden is in course meal with coffee and mints to follow. For details tel. Tony Davies on 0773659218.
to sit in church Road repairs nn Vnf
o n h o , .r iv . i„ f ,= A Ribchester will be roud-uscr in
aware of the dam age that the recent
have appeared, but the county road repair teams have marked them, and neat patches of new tarmac are now appearing in their place.
RIMINGTON Enormous pot-holes
Revised Common R o a d closure Lectionary which The road closure through Sabden to allow for work on the Bull Bridge comes into force at 9 a.m. on Satur day. Padiham Road through Sabden will be closed for a week to allow Lancashire County Council highways depart ment to construct a new footway across the Bull Bridge by restricting the car riageway to a single lane and introduc ing a priority traffic scheme. The road will be closed until 6 p.m. on Febru ary 27th, or until the work is com pleted. Changes to the bus routes are posted on the bus stops. Inquiries, tel. Lancashire County ■ Council on 0S45 053 0011.
cial events listed in leaflets, “Living Stones”, available in churches through out the diocese. In Ribchester, the King James Bible is being used during Lent instead of the
the village working with the police to clamp down on dog owners who allow their pets to foul in public places and do not clean up the mess. Offenders will be slapped with a £50 fine.
icy weather has C r im e Enn^nn. n n /h l '- Th^re was one report-
ed crime over the weekend, damage to a motor vehicle on Wesley Street, Sab den. PC Sally Big- gar invites people to meet her at the next PACT meeting in Sabden, on March 16th at the White Hart Inn between 6 and 7 p.m.
. Tricks & spots Services
congregations in GrainVer, Mrs e ! C o f fe e words that everyone
each week to church Deminoes: Mr
Fox, Mrs F. Taylor, Mr H. Wolfenden, Mrs V. Giles, Mr H.
M. Robinson, Mrs B. Peel.
Mr R. Eden,
A pie and peas supper was served. MCs were Mrs E. Hartley (dominoes) and Mr
Winnere at the month- -phe Rev. Barbara ly whist and domino drive, .organised by Rimington Me morial Institute management com mittee were: Whist, Ladies - Mrs M. Edmondson, Mrs
B.Peel, Mrs S. Ten nant. Gents - Mrs B. Waddington, Mr J. Praynor, Mr G.
P.irker.
and St Mary’s RC has Mass at 11 a.m. with Mgr John Cor coran.
A coffee morning on Saturday, March 5th, will raise mon ey for St Nicholas s Church. It will be hosted by Bernard
and Marion Parfitt at 17 Pendicside
Close, from 10 a.m. to noon and there will be a raffle, tom-
Knight is the guest celebrant at St Ni cholas’s CE Church on Sunday at 9-30 a.m. Sabden Bap tist Church has a 10 a.m. service led by Mr Stephen Hanna
WI members. All are welcome. SABDEN
institute will be on March 12th, organ ised by Rimington
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anniversary with domino drive in the a number of spe-
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bola and cake stall. Do nations towards the
cost of floodlighting St Nicholas’s Church can be left with Mr Parfitt.
Council The next meeting of Sab den Parish Council is on Tuesday, March 1st, at 7-30 p.m. in St Nicholas’s Hall top room, Wesley Street. The public are invited and nave an opportu nity to raise any issue with councillors.
Paper The next waste paper collection round Sab den is on Tuesday morning.
SAWLEY
The highlight of the evening was the auc tion of the antiques,
- where there were many eager bidders. Dickie Dixon was a
The local gypsy children were busy doing the rounds of the tables and woe betide any hapless villager who had left any money ly ing around.
jor Bluster. With the arrival of the famous detective, the villag ers could revert to their other tasks of the night, which involved blackmailing, recruit ing suffragettes to the cause and arranging further murders. The publican of the local hostelry. The Sitting Duck, as well as sport ing a rather dodgy tou pee, was also selling stolen game and the enigmatic Journey man, the man with no name, turned out to be a hired assassin. This was something of a shock to the suave Lord Lustre, who had hired him to advise his , lordship on his prize : orchids.
The scene was the par ish hall of Sloe Lee in 1910, where Dickie Dixon was the guest of the village, conducting his antiquities road show. Very early in the evening, the road show was disrupted by the shooting of Major Bluster, who subse quently and rather predictably, died. The motley collection of villagers then had to make what inquiries they could into the murder, before the arrival of Hector Pir ouette, the famous French detective, who strangely enough, bore a resemblance to Ma
Murder A record number of peo ple attend the annual Murder Mystery Night in Sawley Village Hall, which was the usual mix of murder, may hem and complete confusion, with pie and peas at half-time.
When it seemed the Journeyman had suc ceeded in poisoning two further villag ers, Brother Codfael stepped forward with an antidote and it only remained for Hector Pirouette to launch into his denouncement and explain the events of the night, which he did at some length and in an unusual French accent.
The next event is a quiz night on March 11th. Teams of six are in vited to compete. Telephone Kevin Cos grove ifyou would like to enter, on 440049.
SLAIDBURN
Next week’s meeting is a visit to the Trout Farm, Dunsop Bridge at 7-30 p.m.
WADDINGTON
• wonderful auctioneer with a very profes sional line of patter . throughout.
At the next meeting in the Methodist Church schoolroom on March 8th, the Speaker will be Mrs Heather Davis on “Angels with Dirty Faces”. Tea hostesses are M. Garnett, S. Hartshorne and O. Heywood.
Names were taken for the spring council meeting at Southport on March 16th.
A hot-pot supper was served by Tim from the Village Cafe and an assortment of cakes were served along with cups of tea by the host esses.
Birthday party At Waddington WI’s 64th birthday party, president Mrs Doreen Hammond welcomed everyone and intro duced guest speaker Mr P ete r Turner whose topic was “Through the eyes of a Magician”. He dem onstrated many magic mysteries and illusions during his interactive magic show and told members he belonged to Warrington Speak ers’ Club and was a member of the Magic Circle with 20 years’ experience. He also lectures on the art of magic and entertains at parties and special occasions. Mrs Wendy Rome thanked Mr Turner for a magical evening.
Young farmers This week members of Slaidburn Young Farmers’ Club met for a talk by Carl Price on the life of an under taker. Thanks were given by Andrew Har rison.
The local policeman, brandishing his ex traordinary squeaky truncheon, lost no time in arresting the murderer, which al lowed the villagers to rest easy after their frantic evening.
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Quiz night West Bradford Village Hall committee is run ning a quiz night on Saturday, February 19th, 7-30 p.m. start. Bar and light refresh ments will be avail able. First prize will be a voucher for the “Three Millstones” in West Bradford. Maxi mum six adults per team. Tickets £5 (£3 for under-14s) from Chris Dunn or Andrew Mackenzie on (01200) 423821 or 443122.
Service The 2 p.m. service in West Bradford Meth
odist Church on Sun day will be led by the Rev. Katy Thomas. A warm welcome to eve ryone.
Dressing up will add to the fun, but it isn’t es sential as you will be spirited to the Kasbah from the moment you arrive and take your slippers off at the door, so come along with a few friends for a magical evening. Tick ets in advance from Mandy Brennan 01200 441551. Eveiyone wel come. Proceeds to help build a village pa vilion in Grindleton.
WHALLEY
Service At 9 a.m. on Sunday in Whalley Methodist Church, the minister, the Rev. Katy Thomas will lead a contem plative time for those who wish to start the day with a quiet and
You can shop at the Whirling Dervish souk, a Moroccan- style bazaar, have a henna tattoo, or have your photograph professionally taken with friends. To keep costs down take food to share for a Middle Eastern Jacob’s join, and there is no bar so take your own drinks, including plenty of soft drinks to rehydrate you ifyou dance.
Belly dance Beat those winter blues and shimmy and sway to great music at a Ha- fla Belly Dance Party in West Bradford Vil lage Hall on Saturday, February 26th from 7-30 p.m. This is a first for the Ribble Valley, an introduction to a variety of belly dance styles, superb perform ances from M Kabile American tribal style dance troup, and the Mermaid Dance from Carol Menzies, among others. You will be able to join in if you wish or just sit back and enjoy the performances and the amazing costumes and ambience from the sights and sounds of the Middle East.
peaceful communion service. At 10-30 a.m. the worship will be led by Local preacher Mr Howel Jones.
Histon There w
of Whalley and Dis trict Historical and Ar chaeological Society, next Thursday, Febru ary 24th, at 8 p.m. in Whalley Abbey. There will be a talk by Mar garet Curry on “The Eden Valley” and visi tors are welcome.
ry group vill be a mee
meeting
The children have been writing jingles, desig- ining a logo, and pre paring adverts ready for the launch.
Battlefield Live involves dressing in camouflage gear, splitting into two
^ teams and doing bat tle with laser guffs in the woods behind the hotel. Children must be accompanied by an adult, who do not have to take part. The cost is £20 per person and places can be booked through the school of fice.
The meeting will include
The implications of set- , ting up a youth shelter in the village will be further discussed.
Parish surgery The introduction of a parish surgery for Whalley residents to meet parish council lors will be on the agenda for tonight’s meeting of Whalley Parish Council in the Methodist Church Hall at 7-30 p.m.
Friends of Whalley School have orgnaised a battle on Sunday, March 27th, at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Clayton-le-Moors, open to anyone over the age of eight.
Children from Mr Pres ton’s class have acted out the story of Little Red Riding Hood and, using freeze frame techniques, have made a multi-media presen tation.
The presenters are Geor gina Barlow, Oliver Pattinson and Poppy Roberts with Joshua Wilkinson, and Ayma Zubairy taking care of the technical aspects.
The project is being funded by Friends of Whalley School and assisted by Jim Cooke and Laura Barnes from The Grand, Clit heroe.
The name was the sug gestion of Emma Blacklock and the children are practis ing persuasive writing techniques to per suade a famous per sonality to perform the opening ceremony.
School on air Children at Whalley CE Primary School are preparing for the launch of their own radio station. Radio Burst, a name chosen by the children, will be launched at a party on Friday, March 11th.
a period of public dis cussion and time for additional public con tributions after the close of the meeting.
Old palm crosses may be left at the church ready to be burned on Ash Wednesday.
Christian Aid A coffee morning for Christian Aid and Cafod will be held in Whalley Methodist Church Hall on Sat urday from 10 a.m. It has been organised by Whalley Christian Ac tion Group
Lose pounds. A few who have been meeting for excercise have decided to extend this to raise money. All ages are welcome including children from 5-30 to 6-30 p.m. each Tuesday in The Servery at Whalley Parish Church.
Lunches Book for lunches on Tuesdays or Thurs days at Vale House Gardens at noon, costing £3. Booking is essential on 01254 823849.
Book sale A book sale will be held in Whalley Abbey on Sunday from 1 until 5 p.m.
On Sunday, there will be Holy Communion from the Prayer Book at 8-30 a.m. and parish communion and Sun day Club at 10 a.m.
Holy Communion in the Abbey Chapel at 9-15 a.m. tomorrow will be followed by medita tion in the Abbey Li brary.
There will be midweek Holy Communion at 10 a.m. today and a planning meeting for a “messy church” session at 7 Chestnut Close, Barrow, at 8 p.m.
Dialect samples Lancashire dialect poet Jim Atherton will be the speaker at a meet ing of Whalley Parish Church Mothers’ Un ion in the school on Tuesday night at 7-30 p.m.
Wheelchair gift As a result of an appeal for a wheelchair for use at Whalley English Martyrs’ RC Church, Millercare, suppliers of goods for disabled people, has donated a new one. This is in memory of the late Mary Filbin.
‘You are b y F a iz a A fe a a l
“YOUR voices are being heard loud and clear” - this is the reassuring message from Ribble Valley MP Nigel
highway issue, Lam able to speak to the Transport Minis ter face to face. Recently when
vertiser and Times, Mr Evans said: “Being a deputy speaker enhances rather than diminishes putting people’s views forward because Ministers recognise the special position held. Yes, the speaker and his deputies cannot make a speech in a debate or vote at the end of the proceed ings, however, I am able to see a Minister direct and highlight any issues concerning my con stituents in the Ribble Valley. “For instance, if there is an
must remain impartial and does not have a vote, leading to claims the Mr Evans has given away his effectiveness as an MP. Speaking to the Clitheroe Ad
two other Deputy Speakers chair debates when the Speaker in not available. As well as keeping or der in the House, the Speaker chooses which MPs to call to speak, has a say over whether or not a Government Minister has to make a statement about an issue and decides whether or not particular amendments are to be debated. But crucially, the Speaker
handful of Ribble Valley resi dents who fear they may be ignored and their issues might not be effectively represented in Parliament since the Conserva tive MP has taken on his new role of Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons. The role sees Mr Evans and
Evans to all his constituents. It follows concerns from a
Clitheroe Advertiser fttlmes,Thursday, February 17,2011 ; - SI
ORDER ORDER: Ribble Val ley MP and Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans, (s)
everyone that my joh has not altered in any way. The letters that I receive from residents are still being passed on to the relevant Ministers. There is no difference there. People’s voices are still being heard. The only difference is that I cannot speak to the Ministers while in the chamber, but I can speak to them privately.”
University of the Third Age
The next meeting is on Saturday at 6-45 p.m. in Whalley Methodist Church Hall. Inquiries to 07580182 772.
Dominoes: E. Grindlcy . and M. Capstick.
Top cards Whalley Senior Citizens’ social evenings for the,;i over-55s have started again. Last Saturday’s winners were: Whist, Ladies - P. Woof. Gents - G. Walmsley.
her mayoral year included the re-opening of Clitheroe Castle, a Christian Aid fortnight event, attending a soroptimists meet ing when the speaker was Sheila Dibnah, widow of Fred. She also attended a Fairtrade fash ion show, celebrated 100 year
ing illustrated talk by Councillor Beverley Jones about her time as the Mayor of the Ribble Val ley. Beverley had clearly enjoyed her year in office as an ambassa dor for and promoter of the area she has served. ^ She said the highlights of the
THE well-attended AGM of Clitheroe University of the Third Age was held in St Mary’s Centre when chairman Colin Armstrong thanked committee members for their hard work together with members them selves for their support of the organisation. There was a very enlighten
to Clitheroe U3A. The next meeting, where you can find out more information about joining, will be held at 2-30 p.m. in the St Mary’s Centre. It promises to promote much discussion when the speaker Dr Robin Mcllveen asks “What is Wrong with Glo bal Warming - Sounds Nice?”
that the office of Ribble Val ley Mayor began after local government re-organisation in 1974. The new mayor’s chain was made to a design symbolis ing the three rivers which flow through the Ribble Valley. New members are welcome
sof Guiding at Waddow Hall, helped Antiques Roadshow ce lebrity Eric Bowles with YHA tree planting and even appeared on the television show “Count down”. In all Beverley attended 258 engagements and gave 77 speeches. It was also interesting to hear
ble Valley MP to be deputy speaker of the House of Com mons is a huge honour for the area and its constituents. “I would like to reassure
Whalley residents contacted me regarding the proposed development of new homes in the village, I was able to speak directly to the Eric Pickles, the Secretary of State, highlighting their fears.” Mr Evans added: “For a Rib
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