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VALLEYVILLAGES The Parish Evensong will


CHATBURN_________


Big Gig The village playing fields


will be full of fun and music this Sunday (July 12th) with the Big Gig, which has now become an annual event. The event takes place on


Chatburn playing Fields from noon to 7-30 pm, and features live music and family fun. The family attractions in­


clude a bouncy castle, burgers and hot dogs, sweet stall from “Sweethearts Candy Carts”, a bar, prize tombola and compe-


• titions for best dancers. The music acts range from


solo performers, duos, trios and bands, and the line-up is: D-R-I-V-E, David John Jaggs, Sweeney Astray, Mark Duckworth, Lauren Hall, Low- rider, John Ellis, Paul Tierney, Xanthe & Zimmer, and DJs OB and G-Wool Everyone is welcome to


come along, bring a picnic blankets and folding chairs, and just enjoy the fun.


CHIPPING


WI activities Wendy Foot was the


speaker for the July meeting of- Chipping WI. She spoke about her trip go Sierra Leone with International Aid. Wendy and her family


experienced life with local people, learning how their living depended on the weather. They visited a school where the education system is very similar to our own.. Wendy was presented with askirtandblousemadeby the women of the village on. a sewing machine donated by International Aid. Mona Clark proposed the vote of thanks. The raffle was won by B. Kitchen and the competi­ tion for ethnic jewellery by A. Walmsley. The birthday plant went to D. Kendal. B. Debney and M. Inskip


attended the WI centenary garden party at Buckingham Palace hosted by the Duchess ofCornwall where they had a wonderful time. B. Deb­ ney was the delegate for the centenary annual meeting at the Royal Albert Hall also attended by HM the Queen, the Princess Royal and the Countess ofWessex. HM The Queen congratulated the WI for continuing to grow and evolve over the last 100 years. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thomp- son and Lucy Worsley were amongst the speakers. Members were reminded


of the mystery trip on July 8th, leaving the village hall at 1 pm and the centenary fair in Har­ rogate on the September3rd. A coach is leaving at 9-15 am and returning at 3-30 pm. The next meeting is on


WednesdayAugust5that7-30


Girls aged 7 to 10 from Gis- burn Brownies have shown they have green fingers after completing their Brownie Gardener Badge with the help of local resident Ernie Sedgwick. The girls had to complete a series of‘challenges' in order to earn the badge, includ­ ing growing lettuce in mini home-made greenhouses, as well as growing a variety of plants in their raised vegeta­ ble bed at Gisburn Festival Hall - part of the “Plot to Plate” Community project. Although the badge is fin­ ished, the Brownies will con­ tinue to care for the growing plants. The girls also enjoyed


pm in the village hall when members will be relaxing and meditating with gongs with Ondray Botkoveli. The compe­ tition is for a metal bell or gong and tea hostesses are L. Hunt and D. Kendal. Visitors are mostwelcome.


GISBURN


Whist and dominoes Games held on Saturday


July 4th at Gisburn Festival Hall: Dominoes - E. Sutcliffe, M.


Berry, T. Taylor, S. Walker, R. Knight, F. Taylor; whist, ladies - E. Jackson, M. Davis, D. Hogg; men-T. Pike, M. Wright, H. Newman.


CRINPLETON


Witches talk Grindleton WI meet to­


night (Friday) when Maureen Scopforth of “Witches Galore” will be talking about “Living


growing cress, creating dif­ ferent growing conditions using soil, stones and cotton wool to discover the opti­ mum growing environment. The Brownies have also learnt about pollination and different types of seed bear­ ing fruit, as well as exploring how differences in watering affects plants growth. The Brownies made their ownflowers from coloured clay, and Mr Sedgwick iden­ tified them with names such as “Megan Bloom” and “Imo­ gen Dahlia”. Thea, eight, said: “It was fun when the gardening man, Ernie, came in. We made our own clay flowers and he told


with the Pendle Witches”. The competition is for the best- dressed (live!) witch. Host­ esses for the evening are Liz Rowntree, Fiona Ritchie, Janet Bolton and Ann Harwood.


LOW MOOR


Family walk Walk Five of a series of


seven family walks will take place on Sunday July 12th and is approximately five miles . long. The circular walk incor­


porating the west bank of Stock reservoir and Croasdale House has good views over the reservoir, Croasdale Fell, Cat- low Fell and Bowland Knotts. The walk participants will


meet at 10 am at Low Moor Club. There will be a 25 minute drive to the car park at Stocks Fishery, passing through Waddington, Newton and Slaidburn. Take the Bentham Road (left at the war memo­


us what they were and mine was a Theadadelia”. The girls were presented with their badges by their leader Harriet (“Tawny Owl”), and Mr Sedgwick was thanked by the group for helping them complete the badge. Badges available to Brownies - girls aged 7-10 - range from Cyclist to Stargazer and Designer and help girls gain valuable life skills. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming involved as a young member or an adult volunteer, please register your interest on the Girlguiding website: www. girlguiding.org.uk


rial) continuing for two miles, then take the right had road for the dam and fishery. The route is as follows:


Stocks - Jetty- Eak Hill - Brunton Laithe - Merrybent hill - Croasdale House - Shay House-Stocks. Please bring suitable


footwear and clothing and a packed lunch. Bad weather


will not lead to cancellation. Dogs will occasionally need to be on a lead and care will be needed on a short road sec­ tion. Low Moor Club accepts no reposnsibility for accident or injury. Participation is at the walker’s discretion.


KNQWLE GREEN


Holiday club The children’s Holiday Bi­


ble Club at the village church will be held from Wednesday 19th to Friday August 21st. All children aged from five to 11 years are welcome to come


Brownies’ greenfingered skills are growing alongandjoininthefun.


The theme this year is The Pilgrim’s Progress and the cost is just £1 per day. For more information and to book your child's place, please contact Pastor Chris Okpoti on 01254


878394.


Whist and doms The next of the popular


fortnightly whist and domino drives will be held in the village hall on Monday July 13th and everyone is most welcome. Admission is £2 and play commences at 7-30 pm.


PENDLETON


Duckrace Pendleton Village Hall


committee would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who helped and supported the fete and duck race in June. The donations were extremely generous and helped to raise a fantastic total of£i,938for village hall improvements.


Paper collection Today is paper day in Pend­


leton. Please leave papers in the white bags provided.


History club Pendleton History Club


takes a two month break for summer. The meetings start again in September.


READ AND SIMONSTONE


Parish council At the recent meeting of


Simonstone Parish Council it was resolved to seek a date af­ ter Christmas from the “Spot On” group for suitable family entertainment. The Library Theatre Group


will perform “My Brilliant Di­ vorce" on Saturday afternoon, November 7th. Joanne Quinn, Sue Reid, Denise Rishton and


. Greera Norse to meet to sort arrangements for the show and report to the August meet­ ing with action and recom­ mendations. Regarding the review of


the Parish Plan, two of Greera Norse, Geoff Hodbod and David Peat will meet Ribble Valley Borough Council’s Colin Hirst (or his nominee) about housing matters. Graham Meloys views are


awaited regarding the Whins Lane litter bin. There could be a meet pre-August meeting to visit the site if needed.


The Community Organisa­


tions List to the August meet­ ing via Greera Norse.


The lengthsman will carry


out the necessary work on the flower beds at the Blackburn '


Road/Simonstone Lanejunc- tion. Regarding Beauley Avenue


footpath/hedges, Geoff Hod­ bod is to speak to the owners.


The chairman reported


that Hyndburn Homewise services are available in the Ribble Valley- maintenance


jobs, aids for home etc. The Minister for Veterans


Affairs Canada has asked for photographs of Simonstone War Memorial for its website which the clerk has supplied. 3Governance - auditors


report received and minor amendments agreed. The next meeting is on


August 13th at 7 pm.


Busy meeting Present at the June Read


Parish Council meeting were the chairman, Doreen Col- linson, vice chairman, Gill Rostron, clerk Shirley Bridge, councillors Richard Bennett, William Harrison, Richard Hanson, a representative from Simonstone Parish Council and five members of the pub­ lic. Apologies for absence were received from Peter Collinge. There are still two vacancies on the parish council. There was a request from


the public regarding the bus shelter on Whalley Road (for passengers travelling to Burnley) to be repaired. It was decided to dismantle the present one and apply to have a new one installed which would be more suitable. There was no report from the borough councillor and noth­ ing to report regarding the Read playground. The allotments chairman


held a meeting with two rep­ resentatives of the allotments committee and it was decided to hold a scarecrow competi­ tion in September. There was reduction in the use of the wa­ ter tap on the allotment path. The Read Motor Body Shop


is to have anew lease drawn up.


A committee was formed to


organise the Read Senior Citi­ zens’ Christmas Party and will be run by Doreen Collinson, Gill Rostron, Richard Hanson arid William Harrison. There is a problem with the litter bin on the play area and also a problem with the hedge trim­ ming on the Read side of the road leading to the allotments. A committee was formed


to deal with the proposed all-weather pitch consisting of Doreen Collinson, Gill Rostron and Richard Hanson. The signage on the Read


playground is to be replaced. An application from Read


• Cricket Club and the Stork Ho­ tel to hold a football match for charity on the Read football pitch will be considered at a future meeting.


Church services The Family Communion


• Service will beheld atSt Johns


on Sunday July 12th at g-30 am.


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beheld at 6-30 pm. There will be no Mothers’ Union meet­ ings until September for St John’s, Read, and St Peter’s, Simonstone.


Read Cricket Club There have been recent


events to celebrate Read Cricket Club’s new changing facilities. There is now an updated look in the pavilion building which were the former changing rooms. During the winter months the committee decided to modernise that part of the building. Great work was done by local window expert, Andrew Haworth. Martin Isherwood led a team ofyoung apprentices from the local col­ lege who completely changed part of the building by pulling down partition walls result­ ing in a much larger area. New, updated electrics were installed plus anew carpet and furniture creating a new, relaxing area. Cricket club members with paint brushes then provided a smart facility. On Tuesday June 23rd Read Cricket Club chairman War­ ren Eastham addressed a large number ofjunior members in front of the pavilion who then had their photographs taken. Later senior members entered


the new room and enjoyed a supper prepared by Mrs C. Turner. Two gentlemen who contributed a great deal to the success of the project were thankedbyWarren.These - gentlemen are both solicitors with Nelson firms. Another person who must be thanked is Derek Birchall, now livingin St Annes, previously chair- ' man of the Read Club for many years becoming president and treasurer for the Ribblesdale League. Read Cricket Club has now two committees which enables them to interest young people in joining the ranks. A newyoung ladies’ section has a team playing in the local rounders league. Our junior members of boys and girls are fortunate to be coached by two young men who are level two cricket coaches. These young men both play for Lowerhouse 1st. Xi in Burnley.


Members’night The next meeting of the


There was a break with tradition for the crowningoftheRoseQueenatStPeter’s


bury and ensured there was lots of dancing along the route! Rose Queen Kitty Davies was


Church, Salesbury. Instead of having a brass supported by her attendants Alice, Maisie, band,thelocalcommunitywereentertained Grace, Olivia and page boy Joshua. Asum- by Chorley Samba band - Sambafriq, who led mer fair was held at Salesbury School follow- the procession through Wilpshire and Sales- ingthe crowning service.


Simonstone with Read WI will be held on Thursday July 16 th at 7-30 pm in the Old School, Simonstone. This is to be a “members’


night” and we should see a varied programme of enter­ tainment from some of our talented ladies. There is no


competition this month. Members are also remind­


ed that the August meeting will be an Open Meeting on the subject “Help! I How??”


SABDEN


Winners The winners of Sabden


Bowling Club’s July draw were as follows: £30 Bernard Par- fitt, £20 Eileen Pearson, £15 T. Eaves, £10 C. Embley, £10 S. Mount, £5 Joe Wright.


School fete Sabden Primary School


PTFA’s Summer Fair on Saturday was a huge success raising £875 for school funds. The sun shone, the pupils ran stalls while the PTFA parents and staff were busy behind the scenes. There were stalls, games, face-painting and lots of family fun attractions.


Sabden Primary The school catering and


kitchen team led by Mrs Orrell are celebrating having been awarded the prestigious Silver Food for Life catering mark for serving fresh and healthy meals in school. In the run up to the end ofterm and sum­ mer holiday school will hold its sports day on the Lower Holme on Tuesday at 1-15 pm.


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