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Photographic passion At the October meeting of


BILUNGTON


Sophie’s party Sophie Holgate is having


‘ another tea party to raise money to fight Cystic Fibro­ sis, a condition that Sophie herself suffers from. The party is on Saturday,-


November 14 th, from 1 to 4 pm at Greenfields, Neddy Lane, Billington. There will be homemade produce, hot lunches and a raffle. Sophie’s family say: “Please


come and support us. You will receive a very warm welcome."


DOWNHAM


Parish meeting At the Downham Parish


Meeting in the village hall, apologies were read and ac­ cepted, as were the minutes of thelastmeetirig. TheHon.RCAssheton was


re-elected chairman and Mrs D Braithwaite re-elected cleric to the meeting. Mr Assheton gave a resume


ofthings donein the village anditemsinthe pipeline. After the partial collapse of the wall at Brookside, Mr and Mrs Eldridge said they would re-plant the daffodils in the new grass verge after the wall was completed. Coun. Gary Scott informed


the meeting that the slow' broadband was still an issue and he was still in talks with various firms. The chairman thanked all who had attended.


Churchroundup The Rev. Andrew Whitehe­


ad conducted his last service on Sunday, Octoberi8th, at Downham Parish Church, after which church warden the Hon. Ralph Assheton presented him with a framed pictureoftheviewfromthe ’ church door towards Pendle Hill, with thanks and good wishes from all the parish. The church choir was in­


vited to sing evensong with St Mary’s Choir in the afternoon, followed by tea in the parish hall. Church members also attended the service and tea, at which the Rev.Andrewand his family received gifts and cards plus best wishes for him in his new post in a Norfolk parish. He thanked all who attended and invited all who could attend to his induction on November 12th.


GRINDLETON


Village bonfire Entry to thisyear’s bonfire


will be by pre-purchased ticket. The tickets have now sold out for sale to the general public, with just a few remain­ ing for village residents. Call Anne Huson on 01200 440141 for tickets. The fire will be lit at 6 pm and the firework display will


Members of Whalley Golf du b raised £1,200 for th e . Alzheimer’s Society, which is the as captain’s charity of the year for 2015.


be at 6-30 pm. People are asked not to take their your own fireworks. Sparklers should be disposed of in the buckets of water provided. Food will be available with hot dogs, cakes and hot drinks. Donations of cakes will


be very welcome and can be taken to the pavilion in the afternoon or to the bonfire event.


Pavilion lunch The next pavilion lunch


will be next Thursday, November 5 th. Names will be taken then for the Christmas lunch, which will take place on Thursday, December3rd. Anyone who would like to


book for the November, or forthe Christmas lunch and unable to get to the event next week, should phone Peter on 07805 714217 or email grindletonpavilion@ gmail.com


HARROPFOLP


Christian Fellowship Last Thursday, Har-


rop Christian Fellowship welcomed Martin Lightfoot, of Knaresborough, who gave aPowerPoint presentation entitled “Where did the Disci- plesgo?” He gave an account on how


they had fulfilled the Lord’s command to go into all of the known world. On Sunday, Stuart Rogers,


of Preston, was the guest speaker. He talked about the great power and humility that Jesus had, especially in his relationship with ordinary people.


Today (Thursday), October


Members arranged various events throughout the year to raise money including a grand raffle, charity day and competition.


29th, Harrop Christian Fel­ lowship will meet at 7 pm in Clitheroe at a member's home, and on Sunday at 2 pm the fellowship will welcome Bryan Lingard, of the Majestic Chris­ tian Fellowship, Bamolds- wick. For more information, call Frank on 01200 447665.


HUBSTGREEN


3 ini Coffee Stop ' This twice monthly event


will next be at St John’s old school on Monday, November 2nd, from 2 pm.


Village service ’ The annual service to


honour all those who served in the first and second world wars will take place a week on Sunday, November 8th. Villag­ ers are asked togather at the war memorial at 10-45 am.


Chutney workshop There is to be a chut­


ney making workshop on Saturday, Novemberi4th, at St John’s old school. This will cost £10, which includes refreshments and ajar of chutney. Contact Clare Hyde for further details on 01254 878402.


Craft workshop All are welcome to join in


a workshop at St John’s old school on Saturday, November 28th. There will be gifts on sale for all ages, with the idea being that participants choose a gift and pay for it, then, personalise it by painting and decorating it. Gifts to choose from include bird houses, bug houses, cups and tea light holders and are all for sale at


Sue Swire, community fun­ draiser for the Alzheimer’s Society in Lancashire and Cumbria, said: “We are ex­ tremely grateful to the golf


£4 or less. All profits will go to the Mary’s Meals charity. For more information, call Nicky Bailey on 07749 728960.


Christmas pantry sale Take the opportunity to purchase Christmas good­


ies locally and support St John’s Church by attending the pantry sale on Saturday, November 21st, from 10-30 am to noon. Contact Gill McDon­ nell for more details.


KNOWLE GREEN


Whist and doms The usual fortnightly whist


and domino drive will be held in the village hall next Mon­ day, November 2nd, while the monthly domino and military whist drive will be held on Wednesday November 4th. Both events commence at 7-30 pm and admission to either is£2


The Christmas domino


drive will be held on Monday, December 7th, at 7-30 pm. Ad­ mission is £4, which includes tea and cake.


Duoinconcert ThemonthlyThursday


Lunchtime concert at the village hall next Thursday,


November 5th, will feature the Ryebank Duo of Duncan Reid on violin and Jonathen Ellis on piano.


Their programme will


include works by Beethoven. The concert commences at


. noon and will be followed by luncheon.


Admission, including


luncheon, is £15 and luncheon can be booked by phoning 01200425629.


club for the fantastic dona­ tion. As a charity, we rely on the generosity of others to help us support people and help them live well.”


fee morning after MasswiUgd' to the Medaille Trust, which


The proceeds from thecof-


works to end traffickingand. slavery.Alsoonsalewillbe ■


Mama Mia products. The'200 Club draw will take place as - usual at the coffee morning. • • Christmas cards will be


on sale in the church porch •• on the weekend of November 7-8th.


A meeting to plan the-


Christmas fair will be held in the presbytery next Tuesday, November 3rd, at 7 pm. ■ The Christmas fairwill V


be held in St Mary’s School on Saturday, December5th.


As usual, it is ajoint effort. between the parish and the school.


PENDLETON


Souplunch TheStJames’ ladies’ house


group soup lunch, held at Bulcocks House, Pendleton, “ raised £400 for the Syrian refugee crisis. Organisers wish to thank all who supported the event.


Halloween Last minute prepara­


Biker breakfast The final biker breakfast


of the year will be held this Saturday, October3ist, at the village church. All bikers are welcome to


go along to this free event and enjoy a hearty breakfast and lots of convivial company from fellow enthusiasts. Formore information, call


01254878394.


Christmas fair The annual Christmas fair .-


held in the village hall and or­ ganised by the church, will be


held on Saturday, November 21st, from 11 am until 2 pm. All are invited to book the


date and kick start the Christ­ mas shopping whilst helping raise funds for the church.


LANGHO


St Mary’s Church Blackburn Food Bank


volunteers have said there is a need for tinned meat, long life milk and tinned vegetables as well as the usual items. The


box for donated food is in the church porch.


A ladies’night at Brady’s


Wine Bar in Whalley has been arranged for next Wednesday, November 4th, from 7-30 pm


until late in support of Nor Cess (Northern Children’s Epilepsy Service). There will be stalls and a vocalist. Tickets are priced £5 or you can pay at the door.


Anthony Brown will give a


short address on efforts to end human trafficking and slavery


inourareaaswellascountry wide at the 10 am Mass this Sunday.


tions are being made forthe Halloween dance being held in Pendleton village hall on Saturday. Tickets are £10, which


includes supper, with dancing to Level 2 and a guest appear­ ance by local band Workshop.' Fancy dress is optional but advisable! Tickets are avail­ able from the Swan With Two Necks or Ruth on 01200 425823 or 07981541430.


All Saints The PCC of All Saints’


Church, Pendleton, would like to thank all those who contrib­ uted in any way to the table top sale. Some £668 was raised for church funds. This Sunday, November


1st, is the annual gift day at All Saints Donations may be handed in at the special morn­ ing service, taken to the vicar the Rev. Jonathan Carnyllie, or to the church wardens, David Wood or Trevor Holt, or sent to the treasurer, G. Brewer at 21 Peel Park Avenue, Clitheroe, BB71EU. The Remembrance Sunday


service will be held at the i church on November 8 th. This year, Mr T. Ormiston will be speaking on the life of the Rev. Theodore Hardy, VC, DSO, MC. Members of the congre­ gation are politely asked to be seated by 10-55 am, so the silence can be observed at 11 am.


History society The next meeting of Pend­


leton History Society is on Thursday, November 12th, and will be a talk entitled “Mist . Over Pendle".


For more information visit www.burnley.ac.uk


studying A Levels in Spanish, English Literature and History


I W I I I b e studying History at Royal Holloway, I W I L L D C . University o f London


Pendleton WI, president Gill Broom welcomed members


and introduced guest speaker Mr Ken Geddes, who spoke about his passion for photog- - raphy with a talk titled “Better use of your Camera”. • Ken had a wealth of knowl­


edge to share due to his keen interest and success with his own photographs. The audi­ ence learned ofthe origins of the photograph and about the pioneer photographers from the 1830s. Ken illustrated the use of photography in the American Civil War and ofthe use of it in science, including the first X-ray in 1896. Ken demonstrated through his own camera techniques using light, colour plus the complex­ ity and the range ofthe mod­ ern camera lens, and mem­ bers gained tips on how to make their own photographs sharper and more profes­ sional. The vote of thanks for an enlightening talk was given by the president. The evening’s competition


for a “photographic disaster” and was won by Fran Bond, with Elizabeth Slinger second and Adrienne Wright third. The next meeting of


Pendleton WI is the AGM and hotpot supper, which will take place on Tuesday, November 17th, 7-30 pm in the village hall. Any new members will be made most welcome.


REAP&SIMOMSTONE


PACT Meeting Unfortunately only five


people attended the Police and Community Together (PACT) meeting held at 4 Jubilee Street, Read. It was chaired by PCSO Di


Bioletti and she gave a list of the crimes reported and dealt with. The front number plate


Pupils say ‘Thank you for the music’


The infants at St Mary’s School, Chipping, have sent out an“SOS”for family and friends to go along and support the annual school fundraiser. The Friends of St Mary’s fundraising gig will featurepopular tribute band Gimme ABBA and be held at Chipping Memorial Hall a week on Saturday, November 7th.


The children “Have A Dream” that the money raised from what promises to be a great night out will fund refurbishments to their dedicated infants’playground. Tickets cost £14, which includes hotpot sup­ per, and canbebought via emailkto chipping boxoffice@gmail.com and also from the school and Chipping Memorial Hall.


had been removed from a Vauxhall car in George Lane, Read. Later a rear number plate had been removed from a white Ford car, also on George Lane. Police thought these had been opportunist thefts rather than planned events. There had been thieves on


Read allotments; two sheds had been broken in to and at another one an attempted, unsuccessful, break-in. It had been thought that the thieves had gained access via a nearby field with a view to seeing what could be stolen at a fu­ ture date. Nothing was stolen or damaged on this occasion.


There had been a bur­


glary at a bungalow in Whalley Road. The resident, an elderly disabled occupant, had unfor-


. tunately had a wallet stolen. This had contained a large ^ amount of cash and credit cards. A camera and other ac­ cessories were activated, but proved unsuccessful to detect the criminal or criminals. Petrol was stolen from he


fuel filling station on Whal­ ley Road after a vehicle was driven away without the driver paying. The CCTV camera had failed to identify the vehicle. A barn on Trapp Lane


which stores the village lengthsman’s tools had been broken into. Other incidents reported


were: • Registration plate num­


bers had been noted between Clough Lane and Trapp Lane near St Peter’s School. • A vehicle was recently


stopped by a police officer and the driver found to have no licence or insurance. • Vehicles parking on the


pavement at Pendle Proper­ ties had been reported. • Complaints had been


•raised regarding the behav­ iour of vehicle drivers around Read School, Straits Lane. The next PACT meeting


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