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VALLEYVILLAGES The summer fair has been


arranged for Sunday June 21st from 11 am to 1-30 pm in the grounds of St Mary’s School. This is ajoint venture involv­ ing the parish and the school. Goods for the fair can be left at the school or at church any time from now.


PENDLETON____________


Coffee morning A coffee morning to cel­


ebrate the WI centenary is to be held in Pendleton village hall this Saturday (May 30th). It takes place from 10-30 am to 12-30 pm and proceeds are for the British Heart Foundation. There will be a “grab-a-bag” mystery stall, “eat me” cake stall, “take me home” plant stall and a buy a book stall. Admission is £1-50.


Village fete An invitation has been


sent to Pendleton villagers to be part of the village fete and duck race on Saturday June 13 th.


Help is needed baking for


the tea and cakes to be served in the hall, donations of prizes for the tombola and raffle, second hand book donations, help setting up with games, serving teas and selling ducks. Please contact Ruth on 01200 425823 for more information, offers or ducks. There is also a fancy


footwear competition, where people are invited to decorate old shoes, boots, slippers or any other footwear and dis­ play them outside their house. Creations can be simple or ornate, judged independ­ ently with a prize for the best. There will also be a competi­ tion for people to count the overall number. To register, ■ contact Susan Nelsoh on


07790363969. The fete starts at 2 pm and


money raised will go to com­ plete the village hall renova­ tions.


WI meeting At the May meeting of


Pendleton WI, Members discussed the proposed 2015 Resolution that will be taken forward to the Annual General Meeting in London on June 4th.


The proposal and resolu­


tion on “Failing to Care - Assessment of Need in Long -Term Care” is about calling on HM government to remove the distinction between nurs­ ing care and personal care in the assessment of the needs of individuals, in order to advance health and wellbeing. A discussion with points both for and against the resolution gave members the opportu­ nity to submit comments to the delegate attending the NationalAGM. The next WI meeting will


take place on Tuesday June 16th at 7-30 pm at Pendleton Village Hall with guest speaker


Year Five and Six children from Gisburn Primary School puttheir orienteeringskills to the test as they completed the beginners’ orienteering trail around Clitheroe Castle grounds. They workedingroupstofindall 13 control points which were located around


Youngsters orienteer around the castle thegrounds. The children thoroughly en-


joyedtheir trip andwill be further develop- ingtheirskillsinsehoolwithsometraining sessions run by Pendle Forest Orienteering Club before competingin the Ribble Valley . Orienteering Competition next month.


VALLEYVILLAGES


First World War Memorial. We were supported financially by the current soldiers ofthe Royal Regina Rifles of Canada, the Household Cavalry Associ­ ation for North West and York­ shire, Seaways Services Ltd, Fort Vale Ltd and with practi­ cal support from the Diocese of Blackburn, St Peter’s Parish Church and School,Fort Vale Ltd and Ribble Valley Council. About 140 people attended the dedication ofthe plaque in the presence ofthe Mayor and May oress of Ribble Valley,the Deputy Lieutenant of Lan­ cashire, Dean of Blackburn Cathedral, Lieutenant Colonel Holst ofthe Canadian Defence Forces and Corporal Bouck of the Royal Regina Rifles (who had led the Canadian fund raising), relatives of the sol­ diers plus local residents and


old comrades both local and regional Household Cavalry Association and Veterans in Community Charity.) Worked with St Peter’s Church and School regarding the blessing and carol service for the vil­ lage Christmas tree. about 250 people attended. The Annual Senior


Trish Bugea on Faberge ejggs. Allnewmemberswillbe • welcomed.


READ&SIMONSTONE


Maypole dancing The annual Maypole danc­


ing display by Year Two was held in St John’s School Hall. Family and friends packed every seat and it was standing room only for many. The May- pole king and queen were Jes­ sica Padgett and Ollie Targett. Refreshments were served afterwards. By tradition this year’s dancers will elect next year’s king and queen.


Social evening St John’s Mothers’ Union


is holding a social evening on Friday June 12th in the school hall at 7-30 pm. The speaker is Tricia Stewart who was Miss October in the original WI “Calendar Girls” calendar. There will be pie and peas sup­ per, dessert and wine. Tickets, £10, from Joyce Andrew (771463), Anne Jones (775970) or “Mary from the Dairy” Earnshaw.


Crime reports Nine residents attended


the May Police and Communi­ ties Together (PACT) meeting chaired by PCSO Di Bioletti. Recently credit cards,


satnavs and ipads have been stolen from insecure cars. A car was targeted on St John’s Close but nothing taken and on Turner Fold £39 cash, credit cards and satnav was taken from a locked car. A bike taken from a shed


in Whalley Road was found further down the road. A youth was caught on


CCTV riding away from the scene of a theft on Woodside and police are investigating. Thefts have also occurred


in Haugh Avenue, where an ipad was stolen, and in Law­ rence Avenue a garage door wasforcedopenandanipad and three children’s bicycles were taken. Two shot pigeons were


found in a garden at Victoria Lodge. The wing mirror on a


parked police car was dam­ aged by a vehicle on National


Road. A bogus trader operating in


Whalley Road called at a house and said troughings needed at­ tention. The householder told him it had just been done and asked for the trader’s business cards. Trading standards are now dealing with the matter and were pleased the resident had contacted them.


Chairman's report Ayear of change and


improvement for Simonstone, and exciting projects yet to be carried out, were reported to Simonsotone Parish Council by the chairman, David Peat OBE, in his annual report. Expressing his thanks for


the support of local residents, businesses and councillors, he said: “We have continued the implement aspects of the Parish Plan which was completed in 20i3/4year. In relation to the amenities andappearanceofthevil-. • lace, we have: Been involved


in consulting and advising relating to road works on both major and minor roads, the condition and utility of local pavements, access affected by road signage; Secured County Council support towards the cost of refurbishing the cast iron signpost on Blackburn Road; Been supported through the St Peters School Fete,the actions of local residents and councillors in spreading flow­ er seeds and planting bulbs on the verges; Received assist­ ance from Fort Vale Ltd to maintain the grassed spaces at the Simonstone Lane/Black- burn Roadjunction; Funded two dog waste/rubbish bins on School Lane /Trapp Lane after residents brought the mat­ ters to our attention(We still aspire to provide a similar bin on Whins Lane); Secured the Borough Council td provide a rubbish bin on Blackburn Road; Provided a Public Notice Board adjacent to the defibril­ lator on the wall of the Stork Hotel; Supported via Petition and meetings, the work to open the former East Lanca­ shire Railway Line trackbed as a path from the A6o681ink road to Gooseleach Wood (ie the parish boundaries) and then hopefully towards Read and Great Harwood. This is likely to be a mqjor scheme for the Parish Council in 2015/6; Received a grant from Lancashire County Council for anew computer for the Parish Clerk; During theyear, we have worked to: Provide a Second War Memorial for four men ofthe village who had not been included on the original


Citizens Christmas Party was less well attended; about 55 residents came, and this event will have to be rethought as its popularity has declined. Attendees have given some support for some kind of entertainment/play which members are looking into. (Local businesses provided 19 prizes). Support a village walk in April regarding First World War sites in the village. In summary it has been


a busy year of achievement and also growing working relationships with local peo­ ple (around 500 people have attended meetings or events supported by the parish coun­ cil). There has been splendid support from local businesses. The parish council has


been joined by new council­ lors, Greera Norse, Joanne Quinn, David Waring and JK Bury, the last two of whom also left the council along with Alan Duckworth during the year.


Borough Councillor John


Hill is not standing for the bor­ ough council, but has served both the parish and borough well. Thanks were expressed to Coun. Graham Meloy, the vice-chairman, Couns Geoff Hodbod and Denise Rishton for their support and efforts throughout theyear. Equally Roger Hirst the parish clerk has been a tower of strength and practicality. 2015/6 will be another


interesting year as members continue to address the amen­ ities for villagers whether developing the Railway Path, promoting plays and other social matters and revisiting the Parish Plan.


NewcouncillorsSusan


Reid and Jane Shaw are also welcomed to the council.


SADDEN


Rose Queen St Nicholas’s Church is


holding its annual garden party and crowning ofthe new Rose Queen on Saturday June 6th at 3 pm. There will be a Bottlebola stall, tombola, raffle, cakes etc if anyone would like to donate items.


The walking day will follow on the Sunday at 2 pm from the


church hall.


Services There is a Men’s Breakfast


at 8-45 am at Sabden Baptist Church this Saturday. The Sunday family service with a children’s group is at 10-30 am led by Pastor Pete Cox. At St Mary’s RC Church on Sunday there is 11 am Mass followed by coffee in the top lounge. At St Nicholas’s Church there is a 9-30 am service.


Walking group Sabden Walkers' Group


heads off next Wednesday, starting from the Rose Gar- den/War Memorial at 10-30 am, for a leisurely walk. All are welcome to join in and the walks are suitable for all abilities. More details from Kitty Garnett on 01282 776042.


Cricket Next Thursday, June


4th, Sabden CC have a home fixture (at Whalley) against Chipping. Supporters will be very welcome.


Primary school Sabden Primary School


has started a “Sunshine Club’ to provide a before and after­ school fully supervised care for pupils. Morning sessions begin


at 7-45 am and cost £4 which includes breakfast and the afternoon session runs from the end ofthe school day until 5-45 pm and costs £7-50 with a light snack.


SLAIPBURN


WI The minutes for the last


meeting were read by Heather Harrison. Next month's meet­ ing will be a walking treasure hunt to Whalley Abbey fol­


lowed by supper. The King- Wilkinson Cup was presented


to June Carr by Mrs Anthea Hodson.


TOSSIPE


Table top sale There’s a table top sale


in Tosside Community Hall on Sunday July 19 th from 10 am to 2 pm. People can hirea table for £8 and sell their own goods. Refreshments will be on sale. Tobook a table call Nancy


on 01729 840662. All proceeds are for Tosside Community Hall.


A beginner’s guide on how to speak Spanish


Our correspondent in Spain, who prefers to be known as “The Ancient One", is a retired businessman who spends half hisyear and half his time in Andalucia. In this report of “Gossip from theTapas Bar" he provides a beginner’s guide totheSpanish language... sort of.


Jus t add on “0 ” to become a Spanish speaker, simply change cement to “cemento", adhesive to “adhesivo”, much to “mucho”...it’sjust so easy. Play around with the pro­


nunciation a little and there you are, speaking Spanish


with the best. For the more adanced stuff


I suggest you take on a couple of key words and use these to rise above the run ofthe mill tourists. “Claro” means clearly.- ’


When chatting to your Span­ ish friends, should you lose the thread of the conversa­ tion, puff out your chest and say with confidence “Claro-o- 0”. Draw out the word for full effect. Another very good and


useful word is “fuera” which means away. On your travels, when mangy village dogs get too close, “fuera” said with menacing undertones does the trick.


The same for beggars,


street pedlars or would-be con artists. Beliow it loud and clear: “fffuera!” Now for one of my all-time


favouriteSpanish words, “bar- rato” means cheap. This you can use a lot. At the street mar­ kets, builder’s merchants, out mule buying, anywhere, es­ tablish your credentials as a knowing one. One day, labouring with my


“constructadors”, we needed ajubilee clip. Without this all work would cease. The magic word for jubilee clip is “abra- zadera”. I kept saying this word to myself in an effort to memorise it. My wife, the all­ knowing MENSA queen bee,


came up trumps: “Think ab­ racadabra but say abrazad- era! ” So effective is this that I am now regarded as fluent in Spanish touniversity level and beyond. . To keep up this pretence I


have to use the word as often as possible, sometimes intro­ ducing it into mainstream eve­ ryday conversation whether appropriate or not. Ju s t to amaze you, eve­


ryone in Spain and the rest of Europe knows the word “Stop”. Thanks to EEC rules, all road junctions, road ends, even every tiny private house drive adjoiningasmallbackal- ley, requires the “Stop” sign, It must have cost billions of


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Euros. This le g is la t io n was


brought in just at the time the French were desperate to be the dominant language in Eu­ rope. Such aconstant remind­ er ofthe power of English. We won; makes you proud to be British. Now, time for a well-cho­


sen phrase or two, to drop in at the correctly judged mo­ ment for maximum effect. May I suggest: “Si, pero es no flamenco” which means “Yes, but it is not flamenco”. It is a throw-away, back-


handed put-down, i f you will. For example, if you were standing by your new Bent­ ley convertible, with a group


of admiring Spanish friends asking all sorts of flattering questions about your car, you could say yes it’s all right but “no flamenco”. Wow! Pride comes before a fall,


so just take care. There are some words very, very simi­ lar but with distinctly differ­ ent meanings. Afriendofmine, eating out


here, ordered “pollay patatas fritas” thinking he had or­ dered chicken and chips. The bar collapsed in hysterics. Our man had requested a partic­ ular part of e very man’s mas­ culine bits, with his chips! He should have said “polio” not “polla”. What did 1 say about about ending in an “0 ”?


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Theatre visit The Library Theatre Tour­


ing Company are coming to the Village Hall on Friday June 12th to present “Happy Jack” by John Godber, a dramatic comedy based around two characters Liz and Jack, and set in a Yorkshire pit village where coal is king. This a late change of production from the one previously announced. The play will start at 7-30


pm, there will be a licensed bar for pre-show and interval drinks and coffee/tea will be available. For tickets, priced at £6,


please phone Andrew 01200 426669, Denise 429626 or Pauline 423140.


Tractor run The Third Annual Tractor


Run on Sunday July 26thm will be a 40-mile drive through the picturesque Ribble and Hodder Valleys starting and ending at the village hall. The tractors will assemble from 8-30 am, with the run starting at 9-30 am and the tractors are expected to arrive back at the village hall from 1 pm. Refreshments for specta­


tors will be on sale throughout the day. For entry forms and more details please phone Michael Fox on 01200 428706.


Bridge group The winners at the meeting


held Friday May 15th were: 1 Molly Legg and Marilyn


Wood, 2 Vanessa Cameron and Glenda Heanan. The winners on Friday May 22nd were: 1 Bill Iphofen and Phyllis Tuxford, 2 ' Carol Cowell and Pat Hay- • dock. The next meeting is this Friday (May 29th) in the village hall starting at 1-30 pm. New members are wel­


come, but experienced or improvers please. For details please phone Marilyn on 01200422097. ■


Watercolour classes Watercolour classes are


being held in the village hall on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, from 9-30 am to 1-30 pm. For details please contact Alison Drake, 0774300784.


Antiques total St Catherine’s church has


announced that £1,170 was raised for church funds at the recent antiques and collecta-


■ bles fair, and would like to thank all those who supported the event.


Wine and Cheese St Catherine’s Church is


holding a wne and cheese evening at Eaves Hall Coun­ try Club, West Bradford, on Wednesday June 10th from 7 to 9 pm. Tickets for the event, £8,


include a glass of wine and supper. There will be a raffle and tombola.


250 Club The winners ofthe 250


Club Draw for April are: 1 D.


Bristol, 2 K & A King, 3 A. Pur­ nell, 4 R. Chew, 5 S. Turner, 6 M.Fox. The winners of the 250


club Draw for May are: 1 R. & M. Haydock, 2 B. & C. Ship- ston, 3 A. Townson, 4T. Rich, 5 J. Barrow, 6 A. & S. Plant.


WHALLEY


Methodist service On Sunday at Whalley


Methodist Church, the 10-30 am worship service will be led by local preacher, Mrs Chris­ tine Beggs.


Denversounds The sounds of John Denver


will come to Whalley Village Hall on Saturday evening with the visit of Chris Bannister. Doors will open at 7-30 pm


for the show at 8 pm. Tickets at £8-50 can be


reserved from Sarah on 07973 802637. Bring your own drinks.


Legion meets Whalley and District


branch of the Royal British Legion will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday at the Dog Inn, Whalley. New mem­ bers will be welcome.


Saleday Whalley Village Hall will


hold its monthly table top sale on Sunday between 10 am and 3 pm. Stalls will have clothing, books, antiques and collectables and household goods. Entry is free. Inquiries to Honey on 01254 822350.


Coun. Ivan Kent stated that


Tributes Tributes were paid to


Coun. Eric Ronnan, the vil­ lages’s longest serving parish councillor, at Whalley Parish Council’s final meeting of the old term, to mark his retire­ ment from the council. Mr Tony Brown, on behalf


of the village, wished to thank Coun. Ronnan for his time and endeavours for the benefit of the Whalley community over some 38 years as a councillor. He recalled Coun. Ron-


nan’s drive and commitment that ensbred successful completion of local projects and events - rehabilitation of Kosovan Refugees; reopening ofthe railway station; reten­ tion of Vale Gardens; the new public toilets at Vale Gardens; twinning with Vihiers; the village hall project and the reinstatement ofthe Old ■ Grammar School. Coun. Ronnan thanked all


present and past councillors and the Whalley community for their support throughout the years. Coun. June Brown re­


ported that the grounds and gardens committee met repre­ sentatives from the Pickwick and Whalley in Bloom com­ mittees to ensure the liaison enjoyed continued. Coun. Jon Smith reported


discussion was taking place with developers to provide input to the construction of the roads at the playing fields and that the lease discussion was near to completion.


the Adam Cottam trustees had yet to meet, consequently the governance ofthe Almshouses was of great concern. The churchyard commit­


tee was in discussion with the parochial church council to clarify issues over the conser­ vation plan. It was reported that Coun.


Kent had registered the Neigh­ bourhood Plan for formal recognition with Ribble Valley Borough Council planning committee. If approved, com­ ments would besoughtonthe RVBC web site. Application for funding was being sought.


Selfiesban Pupils at Whalley CE -


School have been taken selfies and posting them on Insta- gram, the school's newsletter says. It adds: “Our e-safety policy


is clear that any mobile device brought into school must be handed in at the office and that no photographs must be taken in school, except using a school device under the direction of a member of staff. There is no need for phones in school as we can send any messages to parents.” The school is planning its


Summer Fair on Saturday June 20th. Anyone able to help should contact Nikki on 07912442725 or Lyndsay on 07443330245.


Church day out The Mothers’ Union at


Whalley Parish Church has


planned a visit to Lyme Park starting at 9-30 am on Monday June 8th. Midweek Holy Commun­


ion at the church is today at 10 am and tomorrow there will be Holy Communion in the Abbey Chapel at 9-30 am and meditation in the Abbey Library at 10-30 am. A Book of Common Prayer


Holy Communion service willbe at 8-30 am on Sunday and and Parish Communion at 10 am. The House Group will meet


at Clitheroe Road at 10 am on Tuesday and the Book Club at Abbey Fields at 2 pm.


Plants on offer English Martyrs’RC


Church, Whalley, will hold a plants sale with afternoon tea between 2 and4pm on Sunday. The Summer Fair is being


planned for Saturday June 27th. The Walking Group will


meet at the church at 1-30 pm tomorrow for cars to Clitheroe and a two-mile level walk on the Sculpture Trail which is through the scenic Brungerley Park.


Mass on Saturday is at 5


pm and on Sunday at 11 am. Weekday Masses are at 10 am, except Tuesday.


Joint service A Trinity Sunday evening


service for all churches in Whalley will be held at 6-30 pm on Sunday at English Mar­ tyrs’RC Church.


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