Clltheroe Actyerti^ &^mes,'n)ursd^ Marehi 14,2013 NEWS FROM THE VILLAGES


In Februaiy the Food Bank supported 241- adults and 149 chil-


StiMarjf’s Brownie? meet in the school


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’ ages of seven and 10 are welcome to:


St Mary’s' School is


. Gill Butterworth on 07815076337.


. nemarie - Ybung'dn 07967075511 and


- : sule ahd also hold a community Golden Jubilee event


Jubilee this year beginning at the end of April with a Golden Jubilee Day. The school will plant a time cap-


'more eiqjerienced darts players. • -


. hall every- Tues-;V---' .— 7?n


■ join. Furtherin', formation can be’. : obtained from An- '


{MARTIN TOP


i-adies Sunday Ladies Day:


planning - W cel- During"the service ebrate Its Golden ■ ® ■ -


celebrations at Sa­ lem i^ngregational Chapel, Martin Top, coincided with Mothering Sunday on March 10th..The service was led by Mrs Edith Isaacs and her husband Rev. David Isaacs brought the word.


decorative bunches of daffodils ar­ ranged by Mrs Kathleen. Scott and Mrs Marga-


For the next two . weeksj Mass of, Friday will be cel-


_ parents and staff.


; proving ! very popu- - lar.with the pi^ils,


; ebrated in St Mary’s School Hair at 8-30 ; a.m. This Mass is


the first passage pf-scripture.-The communion of the Lord’s supper was celebrated and was served by Mrs Isaacs and Mrs Su-


in his message. Rev." Isaacs spoke.about


san Tatteisall.


- Kitchen: was held -etess named De--\/\/| la iih h to f ' ' in the Parish Cen- • borah from the Old


. the life of a proph-


The B la c k b u rn and Ribble Val­ ley Deanery celebrating t


• for a week. Spe­ cial services have


• been arranged in St Mary’s School and St Augustine’s RC


lie faith and to strength from our history in this part of Lancashfre.


Vs‘/' LOW MOOR TSnooker


■ 8-4 by the Catho­ lic club. S Tandy was the man of the match.


riill-j TLadies darts


he A'.team drew six all with the Con­ servative club. The B team ws defeated


Year of Faith in a unique manner. A special icon of St John Southworth a local martyr has been painted. This icon is now touring: the parishes in the deanery. On Mon­ day it comes to St Mary’s, Langho,


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the people of the parish. The money raised will be added to the total already raised in aid of CA- FOD and held de- velopment.projects in the third world.


well.supported by: the organisLFol- wtth laughter:at


tre^last WednesdayTestament Mrs and once again was' Ethef Hartley was


lowing the service warm fellowship was shared over tea or coffee and bis­ cuits.


■ PENDLETON Talke h eto


- and farming remi- - niscences. He will : speak at the vil- : lage history soci­ ety’s meeting which starts.at 7-30-p.m.


■All are welcome; The entiy fee of £2


- is for Leukemia Re- ■


search. V


High School to re-: Paper day -


mind people, of the, it’s paper day in Pend- roots of our Catho-


■ 'Please leave papers Edith Isaacs is to -


..-in.the-white bags provided. :.


Young Farmers


Last week members' met at Mr and Mrs Redmayne’s for . a beef stock judg­ ing night. Winners were Jack Pickup,


th -.--, '•letonnext'Tuesday. draw ■


. to hear a talk by Peter Wolfenden sharing witty sto­ ries of yillage life


l leton Viil lave Hall Hall; • inriioc tonight (Thursday)


- g o f


id u g n ie r v 7 “


who were older and


. were dominoes Mrs E.Hartley,


; G:Parker. Domi­ noes winners were :


. i: J .Tfaynbr, 2 .: B; G a r n e t t ,


,2 D .H o g g , ;3 S.Tennant. Gents w in n e rs w ere


3-


‘ 1 H.Mobrhbuse, ;2.' F.Tafylbf; 3 P .M e tc a lfe , 4 ‘. G.Berry, 5-J.Chew, 6 R.Knight. Raf- . fie A;Sutcliffe, -


,H,. Or w e n , ' -M-Edmondson,. J.Chew.’ ■ • -


art by Anne Sriiith: of Rimington on' Wednesday March 20th at Rimington Memorial Institute. A sparkling glass of wine will be served at 7-30.’p.m; with: tea and biscuits to follow. Everyone is most welcome.


. Rimington Memo- rial Institute. MGs


whist-^ Mr S.Hogg. Winning ladies whist scorers^were 1 M.Robinson,


the.-monthly whist and domino drive at


rA Radio and the bkboldaze disco. School, uniform is optional but there is a prize for the best dressed. There is a bar and hot-dbg supper, a raffle and spot prizes. Ad­ mission is by ticket only.. They cost £5 and under 16s must be supervised by an adult. Tickets from Kevan of Lisa ' Lingard br the Sab- den Live Facebook page.


live band and disco. It takes place on Friday May 3rd in St Mary’s Com­ munity Hall from 7 p.m. until midnight and features the band Who Needs


ers-present. Mrs There will.be a dem- Don tfoi. , Julie Holland read onstration of floral lar bmgo nigl


ladies in stitches, as she yiyidly brought to life those long, gone days. She- quipped how she : was also on the lookout for the po-; sition of maid, with . all the kitchen staff • having left; Several:' members found themselves being grilled mercilessly as to their skills, whilst everyone else was convulsed with" laughter! Downton Abbey will never be


of “near slavery” below stairs at a Victorian mansion. Her forthright per­ sonality and sense humour had the


: worth and Natalie Bristol thanking the ■ -Redmayne’s for the .


. Ryan Hackney and:: Megan Ashworth.', Thanks were made By Megan Ash-


. of the.Brown Cow • team were away on holiday.'The two young - members however played


he ladies team won 7-2 against the Brown Cow team of only three play- ■ ers because the rest


■ venue and supper; Next week memr bers are to meet at ■ health centre car park in Ciitheroe at 7 p.m. for a visit to Trapp Forge. - ■ ;


RIMiNGTON


fully against the A pie and peas sup- Low Moor players per was served at


very well and cheer- Whist and doms


act as link delegate to the NFWIAGM in Cardiff.in June; where the resolu­ tion concerning- the decline of the high streets will be debated.'Final ar­ rangements for the- flowers and fizz:


and members were remin'ded of the Fairtrade stall at the Aril 2nd. meeting when Mrs Chiandra Law. will come to give a further talk on the culture and customs of her na­ tive land.--


SABDEN


. “Back To School” ; i nightin May with a-


Sabden Live is taking :'people back to their ■schooldays with a -


Sabden Live


the March: meet ing when: Betsy the Scullery Maid , , , . (aka Joanne Hal- W in n e r s liwell),paid a yisit:-The winners of the to describe her life ' '


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next Thursday March 21st at 7-15 p.m..for eyes down at 7-30 p.m. Admis­ sion is £5 for adults and £3 children, which includes a book of tickets and supper. Extra books can be bought and there will be a raffle. These evenings are lots of fun,'people can take their own drinks, and every­ one is welcome.


March 80 Club draw at Sabden Bowling Club are as follows: First prize Neil Bywater £125, Susan Wray £75, Dave Beesley £50, Mark Whalley £30, Fiona Croxford


turns. to St Mary’s Community Hall,


- 't re­ lopu-


■ This grant will now allow the church


'Heriiagebn behalf -' Of the National Lot-, tery Heritage Fund;


: to finally.sign the, contract with Jhe,


■ held to mark the momentous occa-, sion. During the past two years the congregation and


£20, Marion Mount Valuation Day I* •


open for the seasoni; Re-opening-church of.


learning that it has now been awarded ■ a; fixed and final ■ grant from English


St Nicholas in Sab­ den is set to reo­ pen later this year after being closed for two years since problems were found in the struc­ ture of the spire and church building. All services and social activities have had _ . to be held in the P a f lS h C o u n c il church hall, but the Sabden Parish Coun­ church leaders and -cil’s February congregation, are meeting was held celebrating after, at Sabden Link and


pai


. goers shbuld take their own refresh- .ments.


attended by Couns Michael Calvert (chairman) and Couns Kelly Eard-


from 10 a.m. when QuIZ flight subs can be paid Th*e rose queen and and the green will ■' young people’s -Thursday Club : at St, Nicholas’s


burton .£10-, Sam Mount £5. There are some numbers available for the 80 Club which is just £1 weekly and can be paid at the newsa­ gents. If you are in­ terested please con­ tact Alan Whalley. The club’s AGM is on Tuesday night in the clubhouse: All members and pro­ spective members are asked to attend. The president’s cof­ fee morning will take place on Sat­ urday March 30th _ .


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; Church is holding a quiz evening in the


" church hall oii Sat­ urday March 23fd


, at 6-30 p.m. Admis­ sion on the door is £2 for adults and £1 children. There .will be a raffle and quiz


, Churchwarden Mr Colin Hartley said that fund-raising will have to con­ tinue and donations can be made on the web page www. Sab- denparishchurch. co.uk using the My Donate symbol on the welcome page. Tax payers who do donate are also asked to please tick the gift aid box. More information and pictures will appear on the web­ site when work is in • progress along with other money raising events that are be­ ing planned.


po fund-raising events to pay for the huge project which still requires another £10,000 to complete all of the building work necessary..


and Valerie War- j items they want val­ ued to an antiques


People can take along


and collectables valuation day in St Mary’s Community Hall next month. Walton and Wal­ ton auctioneers and valuers will be in the hall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday April 13th and peo­ ple can take along anything' they wish to have valued at a cost of£l per item, which will go to the' hall funds. Refresh­ ments will be avail­ able to buy.


-chosen contrac­ tor enabling the restoration of the building to begin in early May with completion in mid September. The re­ dedication of the church is planned during the weekend, of September 28th and 29th when a flower festival and other events will be


-Richard and Tricia Newmark, Dean Lindsey, Marion. Procter, John Short­ er , Michael Hodds and six members of the public. Repdent Mr John Pilkihgton, who is a Lancashire Best Kept Village


> iey,;.Tony Haworth,


■ Council is minded to approve the ap­ plication, to include clauses which re­ strict parking on the access road and ensure it is free from obstruction so that emergency


judge, attended to explain the judging criteria and gave an overview of the village, pointing Kingfisher Cottage, out areas where im- Whmley provements can be Road, ho objections.


the bench at thefop of Watt Street was being restored and replaced in a central position.


. posals for sycamore trees.on Whalley Road had been re­ ceived. Councillors expressed concerns at receiving a varia­ tion to the original application which included the reten­ tion of the. trees. U n fo r tu n a te ly , the clerk had so far been unable to discuss this revised application with tbe borough coun­ cil’s Countryside Officer, but will speak to him and forward any rele­ vant information to


■ change a condition of a planning ap­ plication and incorr porate revised pro-


(3/2013/0079) to ap p l ic a t io n


part of the meeting ' n e n o im e rep


made. In the p u b l i c U n I m p


It was reported that Consideration was giv­ en to the new lease


for The Holme and Lower Holme which is awaited from the landown­ ers. The brewery wishes to .retain the adjoining car park at the Pendle Witch, but councillors , asked for a costings


. The challenge is. to raise money for the North West Air Ambulance. .


ing as guide. Please contact Kevan or Lisa Lingard or see the Sabden Live Facebook page.


no. 3/2013/0022, a has Sunday Mass a t ' single Storey exten- 11 a.m. this week- sion to the rear of


vehicles can attend p h , ', r« h p c ' tr the medical cen-


e! Re, application St Ma^r’sKC Church


Corcoran. There are Stations of the . . Cross each Tuesday SunriS© S©rviC6 night at 7-30 p.m. S ab d en Baptist ' in St Maty’s during Church is taking its


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Lent. Sabden Bap­ tist Church has a 10 a.m. Sunday com­ munion service with E. Gorton. At St Nicholas’s Church Hall. the. Sunday service at 9-30 a.m. ■ will be Holy Com-' munion with Canon Norman Atty.


■ garding the Cobden Mill development


■ ity. Borough Coun. R. Newmark said changes are due to take place with green waste, but there will be lots of, publicity before its' introduction. Re-


. councillors. In the ..meantime council­ lors said they are unhappy andwould object to the re­ moval of the trees. Re, application no. 3/2013/0070 re- " garding removal of Japanese knotWeed Crmthall on land next to Vfflalley Road there ® were no objections. Re, application no. 3/2013/0051, the restoration of former cottages to create one house at Top Row, council­ lors had no objec- . tions and were hap-


be joining the main sewer; There were references to grey slate in the appii-


original stone tiles would bemore in keeping, R'VBC will define any. condi­ tions regarding iise of materials in the Area of Outstand­ ing Natural Beauty. There were no objec­


tions to application 3/2013/0046 for the demolition of a ga­ rage and construc­ tion of a bungalow at 54 Whalley Road, but councillors asked that if Rib- . ble Valley Borough


py that the derelict buildings would be coming back into residential -use. They queried sewer arrangements and were advised by the applicant, Mr R. . Gill, • that it would


• awaiting a decision from RVBC to see whether the allocat­ ed funding can be retained until a site can be found.


appointment for Sabdeh FC at the weekend when their


cation and - Coun. Sabden Live is inviting Eardley thought the people to take part in a Bank Holiday Yorkshire Three


Three Peaks


they face Barrow- ford Celtic in an attempt to stave off relegation from Division One of the Burnley Sunday League. This vital gariie is at the Prai­ rie in Burnley, kick off at 1 p.m. support.-


there is no match The Holme Commit- V * S p e aK e f but they have a vital tee-is asking people Vice-president Mrs fixture on Sunday : to order their sum- ' ' ' ' ' March 24'th when mer bedding plants arid hanging baskets through their plant sale to help their funds which pro­ vide events for the village, the bonfire celebrations and the carols around the Christmas tree. ‘


notice. This Sunday Plant Sal© :,i,. called off at short ■ Peaks Challenge Golf dav


involves climbing Pen-y-Ghent (691 metres), Whern- side (728 metres) and Ingleborough (723 metres, a total of 24.5 miles which should be- com-; Pleted in 11 to 15 hours depending on ■ fitness and speed.’ There will be an experienced Three Peaks leader act-.:


Please Order forms have - been distributed ; and will be.collected, before April 8th.':' Plants will be deliv­ ered on Saturday May 18th.


at the sport, .to join I ' in a charity Golf ; Day on Friday April ' 26th at -Whalley ■ Gplf Club to' help' - raise funds for the school; There will; be 12 teams'of four


appealing for golf­ ers, or anyone want­ ing to try their hand


players and you can j Sign up on your own ^


ahd you will be put - more .dis­


. he said the borough council will have landscape garden-- ers on site soon to plant the gap made by the contractors alongside Whalley Road. Regarding plans for allotments, in the village, the parish council is


cil decide to take' back responsibil-


the parish coun- sale for the red and


of maintenance of w tC a eO rg eS DO the car park should Tickets are now on


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• Hall. There will be live music from Marco Galea, The Kicks and Texas Blue, a buffet sup­ per and a raffle. Proceeds are for charity, including the chemotherapy


white themed St George’s Day cel­ ebration on Satur­ day April 20th in St Mary’s Community


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as.a team. The cosL IS £40 per person. The day begins with coffee and bacon


in a team, or sign up


, ets from St Mary’s RC School office or from Claire from the Friends of the School on 07968588715.


available and after the golf there is a carvery meal. Tick-


service to the Nick o’ Pendle on Easter Sunday. The church below the hill in Ciitheroe Road is holding the open air


denominations will join them. The Rev. Patrick Ingle will lead a Holy Com­ munion service and afterwards there will be breakfast at 9 a.m. in the church. If the weather is really bad the serv­ ice will be held in church. Everyone is invited biit to help with catering num­ bers please ring Mary Griffiths on 774082 if you wish to have breakfast.


Eerinitting, and


-unit at the Royal M o th e r s ’Day Blackburn Hospi- About 80 children and


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join in some fun games. Tickets are £7 for adults and, £3 for children up to 14 and are'on sale from Margaret Waling, Kay Galea, Margaret Parsons, Gemma Parsons ■ or Jean Haythom- thwaite. •


tal in memory of Raymond Waling. People should take their own drinks- and can join in sing­ ing patriotic songs, try to win the prize for the most pa­ triotic outfit and


St Mary’s RC School is Mrs Sharpe intro-


Val Sharpe, took the chair at the March meeting of Slaidburn WI. Members were in­ formed that the date they.would be responsible for pro- vidmg refreshments at Dunsop Bridge Village Hall would- be May 5th. They were' also asked to support' a coffee iriorning iri aid of Crossroads fo b e held in Longridge Civic Centre on Thursday March 28th.


duced the speaker, Mrs Liz Herd from Ypekenthwaite. She described the development of a bed and breakfast business at her very large farmhouse; followed by diversi- ficatiori into a busi­ ness producing and


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adults attended a Mothers’ Day cafe church in SrNicho- las’s Church Hall on Sunday. The chil­ dren led the prayers and read poems to their mothers in the very eiyoyhble service. Cofee and cakes were served during the infor­ mal service by the Thursday Qub chil- dren.who also ran a cake stall and held a raffle..


service at 8 a.m. on the Nick, weather


ope people of all


butties, there will be drinks and snacks,


m a rk e tin g the breakfast cereal, granola, which is produced from mulled ^ain, flaked oats, olive oil and honey. Mrs Herd was thanked by Miss Isobel Bristow. A competition for A Favourite Bowl was won by Mrs Pat Garnett, Mrs Ann Swindlehurst was second and


Miss Isobel Bristow third.


YFC-shearing


Members met on Monday night for a talk by Richard Schofield and Bill Mason on shear­ ing techniques and competitions through time and he also spoke about his travels to Iceland to judge shearing. Members found the evening thor­ oughly interesting and a vote of thanfe was given by Anna Cowperthwaite. Next week’s meet­ ing is swimming and games at Ghylls Swimming Pool, "Tosside, at 7-30 p.m., £3 each. Mem­ bers also wish both junior quiz teams the best of luck in the up-and-coming


; quiz finals. WADDINGTON


So Pilates only uses Leyel 3 instructors and takes a maxi­ mum of 12 people


Classes are Tuesdays, 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., Wednesdays at 7-15 p.m. Booking is essential. Call So Pilates on 01200 400020, www.so- pilates.co.uk/brv


TFood bingo


here will be food bingo in Wadding- ton Social Club on Friday March 22nd at 7-30 p.m. prompt. Admission is £3 including one book of tickets and supper. For tickets


■in a class to ensure excellent instructor care.


Pilates helps strength­ en, mobilise and increase the flex­ ibility. It helps peo­ ple to gain body awareness that in turn helps them to enhance their life.


New Pilates classes are starting at Wad- dington and West Bradford Primary School.


Pilates


please call 01200 424809. Proceeds to St Helen’s Church.


WEST BRADFORD -Antiques fair


For further informa­ tion please call Joyce 01200 424311.


TBridgehe next meeting is tomorrow (Friday) in the yillage hall starting at 2 p.m. New members are very welcome, but experienced or improvers only jilease. For details please phone 01200 422097.


Quiz night


Crossroads Care Rib­ ble Valley is hold­ ing a quiz night tomorrow (Friday) starting at 7-30 p.m. The quiz master will


Mountain rescue recruits


by Julie Magee


RECRUITMENT DRIVE: Potential new PRMRT recruits take a walk over Pendle. ( s )


“THANK YOU” was Pendle and Rossendale Mountain Rescue team’s message to the Ciitheroe Advertiser and Times after 16 people showed interest in becoming trainees following our recent appeal for new recruits.


Wakeman said: “Last Saturday, we introduced our potential train-. ees to our equipment on an introductoiy walk around Pendle Hill., 12 team members joined the walk and we talked to the potential recruits informally to allow them to gain an insight into the team and the commitment required to become a team member.'Our team leaders were also able to begin assessment of the individuals regarding their suitability to join.” The trainees will now. be interviewed individually over the com­


Speaking of their recruitment drive, team member Victoria • .


ing weeks. For more information, contact victoria wakeraan@yahoo.co.uk


or 07951 587874. Passport to police custody


window totalled £2,000 at Roe­ buck’s Solicitors, in King Street, ■


A MAN who allegedly smashed a window at a solicitor’s office was easily identified and caught - because he dropped his pass­ port at the scene. . Damage to the plate glass.


port, Gwent, had been charged with an offence and bailed to appew at the,Magistrates’ Court at Blackburn.


the presises formerly occupied by Anderton Bosonnet estate agents. Police said a man from New­


panel of judges during the grand final held at King George’s Hall in Blackburn on Thursday, The Remedy stole the show and picking up £1,000 worth of Reidys vouch­ ers. .


competition. Playing live in front of a


.


Hannah-added: “I was ,' just stunned when we were'


duo this week, Elliott said: , “It’s great to be recognised for playing the music we love, it’s really motivated us to carry on after our A levels doing what we enjoy!,” ^ ' ■.


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- ffdrri heavy metal to folk - ' performed at the finals night with Hannah (18) and Elliott . (18) performing-two self- penned songs. The Blossom Tree is about sitting on Ciit­ heroe Castle field, while Go- ing Higher is about finishing A Levels and pursuing music as a full-time career. . _ Speaking:to the winning


heats, 12 bands, including The Remedy, were chosen to perform live at the high pres­ sure final during which sound checks were not even allowed. A diverse range'of bands ;


Following weeks of intense


YOUNG local acoustic duo Hannah Spurgeon and Elliott Diyden, known as The Remedy, smashed the opposition to win Rei- dys Home of Music talent


Admission is only 50p. Delicious home made refreshments will be seryed and there will be a tom­ bola too.'


An Antique and Col­ lectors Fair is to be held at West Brad­ ford Village Hall on Sunday March 17th from 9 a.m. to 4p.m.


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www.clitheroeadverti8er.co.uk Ciitheroe Advertiser AHmes,Thursday, March 14,2013 NEWS FROM THE VILLAGES


The next evening is on Wednesday March 20th starting at'7-30 p.m.


-Coffee and chat


An invitation to all carers and anyone living alone of any age to come along and discuss how Ribble Valley Time Bank can help you. Come along for a chat and refresh­ ments. The next date is Thursday March 21st from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. For more details phone Denise on 01200 427240 or Hilary on 01200446856..


SJumble sale


t Catherine’s Church is organising a bumper jumble sale in the village hall on Saturday March 23rd starting at 11 a.m. Homemade refreshments will be on sale.


TSocial evening


he next social evening will be on Friday April 5th


Whist and doms WI team talk


■ Tickets priced at £10 are available by phoning 01200 422104 or 423994.


be Bill Honeywell.


staring at 7-30 p.m. WHALLEY


David Cook travelled from Wrexham to be guest speaker at the Whalley with Mitton WI meet­ ing. He told of his involvement with


The meeting closed with a quiz and the next meeting is on Saturday, April 13th at 7 p.m. at Whalley Abbey. A warm wel­ come will be given to new members.


PJim-jam joy


. Future events were discussed including a summer afternoon tea. Margaret Man­ ning was the winner of the competition.


. medical supplies and equipment to running “Operation Christmas”, which involves transport­ ing 69,000 shoe box­ es full of Christmas presents for chil­ dren and makes a world of difference to these happy but deprived people. Marjorie Mitchell thanked David and. congratulated him on his devotion to such a worthy cause.


. Team 4U, a regis­ tered charity in Ro­ mania, Uganda and Cambodia which helps to improve the lives and health of children in these war tom countries, from delivering


The school governors will meet in the school tonight at 7-30 p.m.


TSocial ideas


Toast will be served in the morning and classes have been baking and organis­ ing cake stalls.


Children can also wear red noses and other memorabilia associated with Red Nose Day.


The day was planned as a non-uniform day, but the school council consulted pupils and asked to make it a pyjama day. Pupils taking part are asked to take £1 or more to raise cash.,


upils at Wnafley CE School will wear pyjamas, dressing gowns and onesies tomorrow to raise money for Comic Relief.


Winriers in the March 200 Club draw were: £50, no. 148 £25, no.84; £10, no.


he finance commit-, tee at English Mar­ tyrs’ RC Church,


The next Year of Faith meeting will be on Wedenesday March 20th in church at 7 p.m.


:213.


Mass is at 5 p.m. on Saturday and at 11


■ rate of £20,000 a year”.


The church’s news­ letter says “tax re­ covery in this way amounts to almost 50% of bur annual repayment to the diocese for all the work that was done here 18 months ago. We are required.to clear the debt at the


Weekly gift envelopes for the new tax year are ready for collec­ tion at the church and there are also enrolment forms and forms which en­ ables the parish to recover income tax paid on the giving.


■Whalley, has set up a separate com-. mittee to consider social and fund- raising occasions in the parish. The first meeting of the new social.committee will be en Monday March 25th. ;


a.m. on Sunday. Weekday Masses are at 10 a.m..except Tuesdays.


TChoir music


The lunch begins at 12-15 p.m. in 'Whalley Methodist Church Hall.


Wh a lley P a r ish Church has organ­ ised a “Passion Praise” service at Whalley Abbey on Sunday between 4


Praise songs


The speaker at 'Whal­ ley Christian Action Group’s Lent lunch on Tuesday will be Dr Steve Austin, head teacher of 'Whalley CE School, on education.


The event is organ­ ised by Whalley Christian Action Group and tickets at £5 are available from Alan Bowles on 01254 823331, Dennis Cassidy on 01254 822345, Syl­ via Ireland on 01254 822325 and John Hudson on 01254 824481.


he Renaissance Singers will present music for Passion- tide ahd Easter on Sunday at 7-30 p.m. in Whalley Method­ ist Church.


, Communion and Sunday Club at 10 a.m. :


, and 9 p.m. the Lent course sesmon at- Whalley Abey will be led by Donna Worthington.


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There will be “A bit of a do” at the vic­ arage by invitation only at 2-30 p.m. on Wednesday as part of the church’s Renewal i2013 programme and " between 7-30 p.m.


The House Group will meet at Mitton Road at 10 a.m. and there'will also be Holy Communion at 'Vale House'at 10 a.m.


' a.m. A Book of Common ' Prayer Holy Com­ munion service will be at 8-30 a.m. on Sunday vyith Parish


Midweek Holy Com- ; munion will be. to­ day in the church at 10 a.m. and to­ morrow there will be Holy Commun­ ion in the Abbey Chapel at 9-30 a.m., followed by medita­ tion in the Abbey Library at at 10-30


p.m. and 5 p.m. It will be led by the Rev Toby Webber and Sue'Witts.


WINNERS: Local acoustic duo Hannah Spurgeon and Elilott Dryden, known as The Remedy, smashed the opposition to win Reidys Honrie of Music talent competition;


announced as the. winners! There were so many great acts in the final we didn’t think we stood a chance. Winning such a prestigious competition has really boosted our confi­ dence.”


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both plan to use their feidys vouchers to buy new guitars,; : ' have been playing locallyfor . jiist over" 12 months and are


Hannah and Elliott, who ;.


already established peiforih- ers at The Grand in Clithe,- roe. They have supported the headline acts at The Grand’s: Acoustic 'Village and have, in the past, supported well-, known bands such as AdmM F a U c w . ' > Both Hannah, who'is smdy-' ing for'A-levels'at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School and : Elliott,; who is studying at St


Mary’s College, Blackburn, want to become full-time mu­ sicians aftef.their A-level ex- - aminations. '


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, Both pupils at Ribblesdale High School, the duo both performed a singing inedley . with Paige on the piano.


sicians - 15-yearrolds Paige Bithell and Abbie Keanalso madfe it through to the final.


. • Two other Ciitheroe mu­


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