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is 1 RIMINGTON BALDERSTONE


Decorations One of the Balderstone and


District WI members, Mary Horner, talked about and demonstrated how to make decorations for the Christmas tree and the table where every­ body will be gathered around for their Christmas dinner. People who chose not to


make decorations were able to buy from the lovely selection of items Mary took along. Meetings are held at the


Community Centre, Mellor Brook on the second Tues­ day of the month at 7-30 pm. Anyone interested in attend­ ing should contact Carolyne Hymas (president) on 01254 813282.


BILLINGTON


Charityevent Despite the weather,


Sophie Holgate and her family felt humbled to see how many people turned up to support Sophie’s charity event for Cystic Fibrosis. They had a lovely day, and


hope everyone who came en­ joyed i t The family expressed thanks to everybody who donated raffle prizes, gave money and came for dinner. A ' total of £1,059.59 was raised. The Holgates are sincerely grateful to everyone who helped.


CHATBURN


Cancer Research UK The autumn half-yearly


collection made by the - Chatbum group for Black­ burn district and the Ribble Valley committee for Cancer Research UK raised £3471-33 from home collection boxes, envelopes, boxes in shops, hotels and business premises and from donations. The total so far for the year is £6,293.33. The chair of the group, Mrs


Sheila Blackburn, and the committee would like to thank everyone concerned for their generous contributions and continuing support.


DOWNHAM


Remembrance Rev. Alex Baker conducted


the Remembrance Service at Downham Parish Church. The two-minute silence was ob- . served by the large congrega­ tion and Mr Ian Chadwick laid the poppy wreath on behalf . of Downham and Twiston parishioners. In his sermon, Rev Baker


told of his own family’s con­ nection with the Second World War, his grandfather being a pilot.


Bonfire • Downham village held


their bonfire on Friday Gisburn Cubs help to save a life


When Gisbura Cubs heard the village was raising mon­ ey to buy a defibrillator they wastednotimein putting the Cub promise to help oth­ ers into action. Leaders John Moore and Sal- ly-Ann Thomason gave each of them £5 and challenged them to use it to use to raise money for the fund. Putting their entrepre­ neurial and teamwork skills


* to good use the Cubs made ' cakes, biscuits, personalised stones, games, plant gifts


evening and were very lucky to have fine weather. The ticket only event was enjoyed by all and the organisers must


' be thanked for all their hard work. A very impressive fire­ work display and bonfire were followed by a supper of a vari- etyofpies.peas, beetroot and red cabbage, with hot dogs and buns for the children. Also hot drinks and treacle toffee were available during the evening. A good night was had by all.


DUNSOPBRIDGE


AGMandouting The AGM ofthe Dunsop


Bridge WI was held in the village hall with president Mrs M. Pinderin the chair. Members will be having an


outing to the show “Me and My Girl” at Clitheroe in February. The Christmas charity gifts


this year will be going to the Baby Unit at Airedale General Hospital. Members have been knitting and crocheting blan­ kets and babyj ackets etc. Mrs M. Cowking brought


along the trophies which she had won at the Hodder Valley


Show. Mrs W. Leeming brought


and other useful things to sell. They also held competi­ tions and mowed lawns. They raised a total of £550 whichwas recently present- ed to Gisburn Festival Hall secretary DavidWaters, who had set up the defibrillator fund. David said “This is abso­ lutely tremendous work for the community by Gisburn Cubs. Afew weeks ago we set up the fund to buy a pub­ lic access defibrillator for the village and the amount


along crafts she made at WI courses. Mrs R. Carr and Mrs S.


Winstanley laid the wreath at the cenotaph at Dunsop Bridge on Remembrance Sunday. Mrs A. Hargreaves present­


ed the Financial Statement. The group are once again in a healthy financial position. Mrs M. Beattie (secretary)


gave her annual report on events and outings during the year. Mrs M. Pinder. then gave her president’s address, before presenting the trophies. • The Popplewell trophy for


the most points gained in the monthly competitions was won by Mrs F. Nelson and the Dowle trophy for the most points gained by a member at the Hodder Valley Show was won by Mrs M. Cowking. The officers for the coming


year are as follows: President - Mrs M. Pinder, Vice Presi­ dents - Mrs L. James and Mrs S. Winstanley, Secretary-Mrs M. Beattie, Treasurer - Mrs R. Carr, Competition Secretary- Mrs F. Nelson, Speakers Secre­ tary - Mrs J. Hall, Friendship Secretary - Mrs S. Winstanley, Press Secretary - Mrs M. Beat-


raised by the Cubs has more than doubled what we al­ ready have.” “It was a privilege to thank the boys personally and to' listen to them describing the activities they had under­ taken to raise the money. It was also impressive to hear howmuch they knew about this life saving piece of equipment.” If anyone wishes to donate to the Gisburn Defibrillator Fund David can be contacted


on 07508 006537-


tie, Hot Pot Secretary - Mrs M. Wood, other committee members - Mrs S. Mason, Mrs J. Parkinson and Mrs A. Hargreaves. A supper provided by the


2015 Committee was then enjoyed, consisting of cheese and biscuits, pate, French bread and salads etc. followed by sweets. The Monthly raffle was


won by Mrs M. Pinder and the Birthday flowers were given to Mandy Whitney. At the December meeting


there will be a demonstra­ tion on Willow Weaving with members taking part. The competition will be for


“A Snow Globe”. Tea Hostesses will be the


2016 Committee. GISBURN


Mother’s Union The vicarofGisburn, the


Rev. Anderson Jeremiah, was


welcomed as speaker when the Mother’s Union members met in the village Festival Hall. He gave a most interesting and


revealing talk describing the


history of Christianity in India over the past 2,000 years. He


spoke of the complex situa­


tion facing the church in India where the emergence of many beliefs and cults, and the rise in secularism pose many dif­


ficulties. At their December 8th


meeting, Mrs Sue Shepherd


will introduce the members to her Christmas bells and there will be a bring and buy stall.


Remembrance The Memorial Institute at


Rimington was full for the an­ nual service ofRemembrance which was led by Pastor Alan Marsden of Salem Chapel, Martin Top. Mr Bob Whitaker read the roll of honour and placed a poppy wreath on the memorial plaques in the name of Rimington Parish Council. Wreaths were also laid by ex-servicemen Coun. Richard Sherras, for the Royal British Legion, and by Mrs Barbara Downing for Rimington WI. Bible readings were given by Mrs Julie Holland and Coun Sherras. Mrs Frances Powl accompanied the hymns at the institute organ. Pastor Marsden gave an inspiring address and a collection was taken up for the work of the Royal British Legion. Follow­ ing the service, the congrega­ tion mingled in fellowship over light refreshments.


GRINPLETOM Grindleton WI celebrated


their 83rd Birthday at Eaves Hall, West Bradford on Thurs­ day.


The dinner party was well


attended and enjoyed by mem­ bers. Judy Cowling provided the homemade chocolate birthday cake, beautifully decorated with nine pink roses, inspiring some of those present to learn this skill. New committee memBers


were introduced and made to feel welcome; two retiring members were thanked for their support and commit­ ment. Anew Show Committee


was finalised, being Grace Dobson, Anne-Marie Proud and Alison Tapley - news and schedules about the show will be talked about at the Decem­ ber meeting. The draw for the Denman Bursary for 2016 was won by Mandy Brennan. The Centenary Day cel­


ebration on September 16th raised monies of which a dona­ tion of£ioo was made to both Macmillan Cancer support and The Woodland Trust in memory of Ruth Cann. A trip to Stonyhurst Col­


lege to see the Vestments with Jan Graffius was planned for Tuesday. Feedback willbe given at the next meeting, which is the second Thursday in December. The group will be making their own patch- work Christmas star and the


competition will be a small item of craft work. Light re­


freshments, in true Christmas style, will be served. KNOWIE GREEN


Christmas fair The village church are


holding their annual Christ­ mas fair in the village hall on Saturday from 11 am until


2 pm. There will be plenty of stalls selling all kinds of Christmas goodies as well as plants, vintage items and preloved jewellery etc.


. Admission is free and all are welcome. Morning coffee and light lunches will be avail­ able and all proceeds are for church funds. The annual Christmas


Domino Drive and draw will be held in the village hall on Monday, December 7th. There will be the usual good prizes and the evening commences at 7-30 pm. All are welcome.


PENDLETON


Christmas fair On Sunday, December 6th


there will be Christmas event • in the village hall at 12-30 pm. Coffee, tea, mince pies and shortbread will be served. There will also be a Christmas tombola and a raffle. The en­ tertainment will be provided by Arthur Geldard. Tickets will be available and admis­ sion is £2 for adults, children free.


History club Members of Pendleton His­


tory Club continued adding to their records of past residents of dwellings in the village at


their last meeting.


Recycling collection Todayis paper day in Pend­


leton. Please leave papers in the white bags provided.


READ/SIMONSTONE


Flowery speak The next meeting ofthe Simonstone with Read WI


will take place tonight at Simonstone Old School at 7-30 pm. The speakers will be Judith Bennett and friends and the subject “Flowers”.The competition will be for a hand­ made Christmas decoration. Members are reminded


that there will be a Christmas stall as well as the normal


'book table. The November meeting


will be the last one in 2015 ; with their group next meeting again for the January party. There is a varied and inter­ esting programme ofspeakers


and events throughout the yearandanyladywishingto


learn more about their local WI should contact the sec­ retary, Mrs Ogden, on 01282 773060.


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Cheerful optimism The 68th annual meeting


of Rimington WI took place in a cheerful and optimistic at­ mosphere with 33 members in attendance, along with special guest, MrsShirley Thornton, county chairman of LFWI. Roses to commemorate


the centenary of the WI movement in the UK are to be planted in the Memorial Institute garden. The date for the annual


village carol evening will be Sunday, Decemberi3th, in Rimington Memorial Institute


at 6-30 pm. The group of carol singers will tour the village on December 22nd, start­ ing at Bridge end at 6-30 pm, following a tasty hot supper provided by Tim of Country Kitchen, Waddington. The AGM commenced


and Mrs Rachael Baker was re-elected as branch presi­ dent. There were encouraging reports from the officers and Mrs Thornton paid tribute to Rimington WI with its active and friendly membership. Mrs Lesley Marklew ran


a successful Fairtrade stall. The birthday cake was cut and toast were raised to HM the


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SABDEN


Bonfire There was a fantastic


response by what felt like all the village coming to out sup­ port the recent bonfire and fireworks display organised by the Holme Committee in Sabden. “Guy” Martin was the win­


ning guy and everyone who took part has been congratu­ lated. Huge thanks have been expressed to Julie and Doug for preparing all the hot food and snacks - a welcome addi­ tion to the event. Anyone interested in help­


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Tiny tots from Hurst Green’s St Joseph’s RC Primary School got the opportunity to see what life is really like as a grown up. The youngsters visited Millie’s cafe in the village and got the chance to choose their own food from a menu specially prepared by staff. They were also able to pay for their own


meals as part of the project helping the three and four year olds to learn about the roles of staff and customers in cafes. Everyone left the cafe with big smiles and full tommies and they visited the cenotaph on the way back to school to see all the poppy wreaths that had been laid on Remembrance Sunday.


ing with events run by the Hol­ me Committee should please contact Jo on 01282 774769 as the committe is always looking for extra hands to help run events. And members would love to hear about fundraising ideas that will ensure village events continue. Thanks have also been


expressed for all the donations and positive comments. The donations on the night will go towards running the event next year. The Holme Commit­ tee’s main fundraising activity


is the plant sale in the spring with order forms coming with Good News around February time. Please support this.


SLAIDBURN


Puddings and flowers The Slaidburn WI AGM


took place with president Val Sharpe in the chair. Reports were heard from secretary Heather Harrison, treasurer Jean Parker and the president. The Christmas shopping trip to Leeds will take place on Monday, December7th, and carol singing on Tuesday, December 15th. The competition for a


flower arrangement in WI commemorative jugs was won by June Carr, with Mary Cowking second and Jan Weisters third. Puddings made by the committee were served with teas. After AGM, the Arts meet­


ing of the new committee took place, with posts being allocated. New committee members Maggie Bentley, Nicola Mellor and Hilary Woods were welcomed. The president thanked everyone for their hard work, especially Jean Parker, who has held the post of treasurer for many years. She will still help the


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