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DECEMBER 2014 - Issue No 107
The Parish Council
sends warm wishes to all
residents for a
peaceful Christmas
and a Happy New Year.
In 1914 there was a Christmas truce on the battlefields. Soldiers stopped fighting. The
carol ‘Silent Night’ rang out across No-Man’s Land in English and in German. Some
troops even played football. One hundred years later, at Christmas 2014, let’s gather our
community to celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Prince of Peace as we sing carols.1
See the back page for the Christmas services being held by each of the local churches.
1 words taken from Hope in our villages, towns and cities, Greater Love
Picture taken from www.tearfund.org.uk
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Snippets from the Minutes!
SPEEDING CONTINUES TO BE THE MAIN TOPIC OF CONCERN raised by residents to the Parish Council.
Members are very appreciative of the support given by County Councillor Schofield to the village, who has followed up
a number of issues raised by members and residents relating to speeding and general highway repairs to Lancashire
County Council. Another hot topic has been the poor state of the roads. Future plans to divert spending on category A,
B and C roads from April 2015 as part of the Transport Asset Management Plan (TAMP) is expected to help in the short
term to clear the backlog of road repairs across the borough.
MEMBERS EXPRESSED THANKS AND APPRECIATION to PC Alison Hargreaves on her retirement, both
for her service to the village since her recent return and from her earlier stationing at Mellor.
Likewise, members were very pleased to welcome her replacement PC Lee Forshaw last month who is
to continue to work alongside PCSO Jules Ragen. While crime figures remain low, residents are
advised to be vigilant with any outdoor vehicles or equipment as there have been reports of related
thefts, some by travelling criminals from Manchester. To help combat speeding through the village, a
mobile speed camera is planned to be present at least once every two weeks. To keep up to date
with other police priorities in Mellor go to: www.lancashire.police.uk/my-area.
THE RESULTS OF THE RECENT HOUSING NEEDS SURVEY have indicated that there is a variety of housing
need in the community by reason of downsizing, affordability and sheltered accommodation. The response rate of 37%
was considered good, with 388 forms returned from a total of 1035 issued. Some notable statistics show that as of June
this year, 134 people were on the waiting list for the 54 properties owned by Ribble Valley Homes, although only twelve
of the respondents who stated they are in housing need were registered on the waiting list.
To read the full report go to www.mellorpc.org.uk/latest news.
COUNCIL MEMBERS HAVE BEEN PLEASED to note the building project being undertaken by the Mellor
Community Association is nearing completion at the Village Hall and commend committee members for their hard work
and commitment to securing the future of this valuable resource on behalf of all residents.
THE CORE STRATEGY FOR THE RIBBLE VALLEY has now been signed off by the Inspector, subject to a number
of main modifications being made. Electronic versions of the Inspector's report are available to view on the
Ribble Valley Borough Council website at www.ribblevalley.gov.uk or you can view the hard copy at our local
library in Mellor on Monday’s between 2-5pm and 5.30-7pm, Wednesday’s between 10-1pm and Saturday’s
between 10-12pm. Now that the report is published the council are to consider its adoption in due course.
THE 2015-2016 PRECEPT REQUIREMENT was agreed by members to remain at existing levels of £14.3k in
respect of the continuing economic climate. Appreciation was noted that once again RVBC was seen to
pass on transitional arrangements for local benefit.
MEMBERS WERE SORRY TO HEAR THAT FUNDING HAS COME TO AN END for the use of ‘Stan the Van’ in
the Ribble Valley. However, the umbrella services of Help Direct which Stan The Van fed into, will
continue to provide anyone living in Lancashire with free and local information. Its aim - to be a single
point of access for a wide range of practical support, guidance and information. The Safe Trader Scheme
which supports local businesses will also help you to find reliable, local traders.
Call them on 0303 333 1111 or email at enquires@helpdirectlancs.org.uk.
If you prefer to talk to a Help Direct representative face to face, drop in sessions or a home visit can be
arranged. For more information ring the number above or go to: www.helpdirect.org.uk/east-lancashire/
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USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS:
Parish Council Membership
NIGEL EVANS MP
Constituency Address:
9 Railway View, CLITHEROE, BB7 2HA
tel: 01200 425939 fax: 01200 422904
email: evansn@parliament.uk
web: www.nigel-evans.org.uk
Cllr Mrs Pat Young
(CHAIRMAN)
Sykes Holt,
Myerscough Road,
Balderstone
812336
Cllr Mrs Margaret Johnson
14 Mellor Brow
813638
Cllr Mrs Vera Kay
Calf House Farm
Abbott Brow
812354
Cllr Mr Nick Marsden
8 Glendale Drive
814215
Cllr Mr Bernard Murtagh
68 St Mary’s Gardens
813663
Cllr Mr Alan Upton
53 Whitecroft Lane
812730
Cllr Mr Noel C Walsh
Bench Mark Barn,
Elswick Lodge
813365
NOEL C WALSH: Bench Mark Barn, Elswick Lodge,
tel: 813365
Cllr Mr Phil Willan
Wish Cottage,
26 Mellor Lane
812881
Cllr Mrs Margaret Young
15 St Mary’s Gardens
813178
STELLA BRUNSKILL: Oulton, Myerscough Road,
Mellor Brook, tel: 812694
email: stellabrunskill@hotmail.co.uk
Mr C McDonald
(Responsible Finance
Officer)
Thie Dreeym,
Yerburgh Road
813359
Mrs Fiona Murtagh (Clerk)
68 St Mary’s Gardens
813663
Lancashire County Councillor
ALAN SCHOFIELD:
email alan.schofield@lancashire.gov.uk
mobile: 07876 844262
Ribble Valley Borough Councillors
Parish Council Meetings for the next quarter:
No meeting in January
Thursday 5th February
Thursday 5th March
All are held at 7pm in the Methodist Church, Mellor Lane.
You can also contact us by email:
The Chairman at chairman@mellorpc.org.uk
The Clerk at clerk@mellorpc.org.uk
General enquiries to enquiries@mellorpc.org.uk
Website: www.mellorpc.org.uk
All are welcome to attend the Public Session at the
start of each meeting to raise any items of concern
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To view all planning applications for the
parish, use the link below and insert Mellor for
the location:
www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/planningApplication/search
THE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU (CAB) are working on a benefits take up campaign for older people who are not in receipt of the
support that they are entitled to. Most people over the age of 80 would qualify for attendance allowance of £54 or £81 a week
(non means tested) which aims to help support independent living but few come forward to claim this. Pension Credit which is a
means tested benefit to top up low incomes is also under claimed.
For more information contact Catherine Carr on 01200 427336 or go to the drop-in advice surgery—now open most
Wednesdays 10-12 noon at G62 Job Club, Salvation Army, Lowergate, Clitheroe.
How much are you willing to pay towards policing in 2015/16?
In Lancashire the police's budget is to fall £80m by 2018. So far £60m has already been cut and the remaining £20m must be
found over the next two years. The police budget funds the pay, national insurance and pension costs of police officers and
PCSOs across Lancashire. The council tax element currently makes up 24% of the overall police budget.
Residents are invited to answer a survey to see which of the following options you would support to inform their planning
decisions: to freeze the police "precept" payment, raise it by 2% - equivalent to 6p a week for a Band D household - or by 5% 15p a week for a Band D household. You can read more about the budget decision on the Commissioner's website at:
www.lancashire-pcc.gov.uk/Get-Involved/Surveys,-Questionnaires--Polls
Surveys can be accessed from all police enquiry desks and at Blackburn Central Library during December, or online at the
website above or you can call the Commissioner's office before December 23 and request a survey leaflet be sent to you at your
home address on 01772 533587. The survey will run until January 6, 2015.
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Christmas Crime
Prevention Advice
On the lead up to Christmas,
please take some crime
prevention advice to help
ensure that the only visitor who
sneaks around your home is
Santa bringing goodies in his
sack and not a burglar taking
them away!
Most burglaries are through a
rear door or rear window.
Making your home look
occupied, whether you are in or
out can help deter the thief.
This could be done by using
time switches to switch on
lights, radios and other
appliances when you’re out, or
dusk till dawn lights. These are
all available from DIY shops.
Mark your property with an
ultraviolet pen. Property which
is lost or stolen can be returned
to its owner quickly if it is
marked with the house number
and postcode. Alternatively if
you have internet access, you
can register your valuables on
http://www.immobilise.com.
This is a free and accessible
website to all.
When discarding the packaging
that your presents were in take
them to the local waste tip,
don’t leave them outside your
home in and around the
wheelie bin it gives clues to
what you got for Christmas and
it also enables the burglar to
repackage your presents thus
adding value to the resalable
cost.
If you are going away for
Christmas, don't advertise the
fact that you’re away on your
telephone answering machine
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or on Social Networking
sites such as Facebook.
Please ensure that your
children do not do this
either. Also if you are
going away, leave a spare set of
keys with a trusted neighbour if
you can, but don’t ever leave
them outside under a plant pot or
in a garden shed.
Christmas Internet
Scams
Package Delivery Malware
Emails
Criminals regularly send out
bogus 'failed package delivery'
notifications as a means of
distributing malware. The emails
claim that, because of an
addressing error, a parcel could
not be delivered and you should
therefore click a link or open an
attached file to retrieve shipping
details. The links open websites
that harbour malware. The
attachments generally contain the
malware in a .zip file.
Be very wary of any email that
claims a package delivery has
failed and you must click a link or
open an attachment to fix the
problem.
eCard Malware
Christmas eCards can be a fun
way to send holiday greetings to
your friends and family. But,
cyber crooks often use fake eCard
notifications to trick people into
visiting sites that contain
malware. The notification emails
may look like they are from a
genuine eCard provider but,
when you click the link in the
hope of viewing your eCard, you
may be tricked into downloading
and installing malware.
Remember that genuine eCards
will contain the name and email
address of the sender, which
should be somebody you know.
Gift Card Survey Scams
Survey scammers will create fake
Facebook Pages that falsely claim
to be associated with well-known
brands. Via these pages, they will
offer you the chance to win
Christmas gift cards and
vouchers. But, to enter, you are
required to like the fake Page and
share its bogus promotions with
all of your friends. Then, you will
be told that you must participate
in various online surveys or offers
as a condition of entry or to verify
your identity.
In reality, the promised gift cards
do not exist and the personal
information you provide on the
bogus survey sites will be used to
inundate you with unwanted
marketing material and phone
calls. You may also be tricked into
subscribing to very expensive
SMS 'services'.
Be wary of any 'promotion' that
claims that you must like and
share material and participate in
online surveys to enter.
To receive regular crime
updates, information on road
closures and learn about
what your local
neighbourhood policing team
is doing:
Sign up to ’In The
Know’ a free messaging
service by Lancashire Police
at www.stayintheknow.co.uk
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Thanks to Toni Murtagh for writing the quiz for
this issue.
What Am I?
This quiz is open to children
Read each of the four poems to answer the question
“What am I? “
Additional clue 1 : all the poems are related to World War I
Additional clue 2: the number of dashes are the number of
letters in the answer.
Please send your answers, with your name, address
and age to 68 St Mary’s Gardens by 31st December
2014.
Poem 1
I symbolise sacrifice, honour and love
You can wear me, admire me,
I am something to be proud of.
I embody the souls of the men who once fought,
And the country who are grateful for the peace that
they brought.
I am the colour of blood in the battlefields I grew,
When everything else died, I pulled through.
I am especially noticed on one day a year,
where people gather together and the memories
reappear.
I represent the thank you to the soldiers who fell
And I tell them within our hearts they will forever dwell.
What am I? _ _ _ _ _
12yrs old and under who live in
Mellor.
Poem 3
I obey and I listen
to every command,
I am brave and
courageous and protect my
homeland.
The uniform I wear makes my country proud,
And reminds me of the promise to them that I
vowed.
In the battles I am ready and on the front line,
I see lives sacrificed and I’m prepared to give
mine.
I remain in the memories of my loved ones out
of sight,
But I always feel better reading letters that
they write.
I know I may not make it home and if that’s
not to be,
I died fighting for my country and I hope they
remember me.
What am I? _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Poem 4
Poem 2
I am a fortress where soldiers can hide,
I am about 8 foot deep and 6 foot wide.
I was built for protection a defence against the
enemy,
Soldiers sleep and eat within me, they are
treated here medically.
Sometimes my conditions would make the
soldiers ill,
I was cold and unsanitary and caused
sicknesses that could kill.
I had plenty of purposes in helping soldiers
fight,
Whether it be in daytime or the darkness that
falls upon the night.
“No man’s land” outside my walls; I never
desired to explore,
I was an important part of warfare in helping
win the war.
What am I? _ _ _ _ _ _
I am used to influence and I promote my own view,
I am usually biased and not necessarily true.
I am deliberately spread and promoted in wars,
I am usually an idea to fight for a cause.
I was used in the war to keep up the hope,
And help the people in Britain to fight and to cope.
I’m in newspapers, on posters and on the radio I was
heard,
To boost the morale my word was preferred.
I reminded the families that the enemy was wrong,
And I raised up the spirits to keep the nation strong.
I am not a person nor an object that you hold,
I am information, with a reason to be told.
I am a ten letter word and I begin with a P,
If you still cannot guess try a dictionary.
What am I?
__________
to Libby Ainsworth of Bosburn Drive aged 9 years who was the
WINNER of the Odd Pair Out Quiz in the last issue. The answers
were tiger and camel.
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Date for your diary – The show next year will take place on Sunday 6 September 2015. If you haven’t
previously visited the Show come along and have a look, there is something for everyone – photography,
crafts of all kinds, home produce – in addition to flowers, plants and vegetables. If you would like to enter,
show schedules and entry forms are available from early June in local shops and on the village hall website.
Handicrafts on Display
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Mellor Village Show 2014
This year’s show had a note of celebration as we marked twenty five years since the very first Mellor Show
took place and was instigated and run by the then Garden Club. This year the show proved to be as popular as
ever with a dazzling array of flowers and vegetables in the village hall. The craft section displayed some
amazing skills as did the home produce - jams, scones, cakes etc The children’s classes provided a wonderful
splash of colour with decorated flower pots, decorated wooden spoons and colourful lego models. It was great
to see so many visitor to the show, most also enjoying the afternoon tea and cakes available in the café.
Thank you to everyone who helped in any way - from
helping to prepare the hall, acting as stewards, baking
cakes etc , particularly to all the talented exhibitor. A
special thank you to Harry and Millie Clarkson for
presenting the trophies. Harry and Millie were part of the
team from twenty five years ago who had the vision to
start the show and continued to run it for many years.
TROPHY WINNERS
Best in Show
Katy Davies
Best in Flowers/Plants
Janet Edmondson
Katy Davis with her Best in Show
‘Chocolate Fudge Cake’
Chris Davis receiving the Best in Photography award.
Best Flower Arrangement
Christine Hobkirk
Best Vegetable Class
Janet Edmondson
Best Home Produce
Katy Davies
Best Photography
Chris Davis
Best Children’s Section
Alannah Slater
Best Craft
Christine Hobkirk
Most Enthusiastic
Entrant
Janet Edmondson
Katy Davis receiving her award from Mrs Clarkson.
CHILDRENS PRIZES
Decorated Flowerpot
Caitlin Slater
Lego Model
Alannah Slater
Crispy Cakes
Alannah Slater
Decorated Wooden Spoon
Caitlin Slater
Photograph
Caitlin Slater
One of the entries for
‘A colourful vase of Annuals’
Janet Edmondson receiving her trophy from Mr Clarkson.
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WWI Commemorations
The Parish Council would like to record their
thanks and appreciation to the many people who
gave their time and support to the World War I
Centenary Commemorations last month.
The special joint service, prepared by Amma Sue of St Mary’s Mellor and led by clergy from the three local
churches: Canon John Hartley for St Mary’s Mellor, Rev Albert Gayle of Mellor Methodist and Canon C A
Doran of St Mary’s Osbaldeston, held at the Village War Memorial on Remembrance Sunday honoured the
fallen men and women who gave their lives in the war and in particular to those of this community.
It was heartening to have the service so well attended by villagers and it was a poignant moment as those
gathered listened to the names being read out of each of the local men who died in WWI and WWII, many of
whose families still live in the village and local area today. (See the list of names on page 15). Wreaths were
laid by representatives of the churches, St Marys CE Primary School (by the eldest and youngest child of Year
6), the Parish Council, Lancashire County Council and Lancashire Constabulary. It was particularly moving to
have Mr Dennis Noblett in attendance, who had been the youngest serving member of the Mellor Home Guard
during WWII.
To mark the occasion a light lunch in the School Hall followed—a feat that was only accomplished due to the
support and commitment of others: namely the offer by Head Teacher, Mrs Christine Taylor and the school
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staff to host the proceedings; the outstanding generosity of the
Millstone Hotel for providing a hot soup for everyone, personally
served by Anson and Sarah Bolton, who readily ‘went back for more’
as numbers topping up to 250 far exceeded expectations, and the many
willing bakers from each of the churches for the delicious home-made
cakes.
A well deserved ‘thank you’
to all the ladies for their
home-made cakes!
Teresa Howarth, Caroline
Berry, Anne Mercer,
Bernadette McCreary,
Margaret Gillibrand, Pauline
Stell, Jeanette Bibby, Katrina
Lee, M Burrows, Rita Gorman,
Liz Wilcox, Chris Hobkirk,
Sheila Parker, Shirley Heaton,
Charlotte Murtagh
The school created a wonderful display of the children’s work who
had spent time learning about the memorial men to provide a mini fact
file on each of them, which was a lovely way to honour them -- see
pages 10-14 for copies of their work . Along with many other items of
village memorabilia that school staff collated, including replica WWI
newspapers made available on the tea tables, the scene was set for the
finale as everyone was treated to war time songs being sung,
first by the school children, and then by the Mellor Singing
To say thank you, the children’s choir were
Group, led by leader Faye Bailey. An impromptu collection
each presented with a copy of a St John’s
raised over £75 for Help for Heroes.
Gospel by the Parish Council as a memento.
The copies were a replica of those that were
given out to soldiers in WWI. (see page 17)
The council passes on the many comments received of how
good it was to see the community working together, and for
such an occasion, to which we couldn't agree more.
WAR MEMORIAL GARDENS
The Parish Council has undertaken a major refurbishment of the War Memorial Gardens this year. All the work which
was based on recommendations from an arboriculture assessment of the Gardens, has seen the removal of a number
of dead and diseased trees and overgrown shrubbery. You can find before and after pictures on the website.
As the work has opened up the site significantly a planting programme is now in the process of being agreed which is
expected to begin in the spring time. The council have been very encouraged at the number of people who have been
in touch to offer their time in keeping the gardens tidy. Worthy of note are Mr and Mrs Ian Moss, and Mr Paul McBride
who along with members helped in tidying up the gardens in preparation for the Remembrance Service—filling 50 binbags of cleared leaves and debris. A special mention must also be given to Mr and Mrs Moss who were responsible for
planting over 375 bulbs, just in time it is hoped to provide a fantastic show for the coming Spring. Should anyone
wish to join the Memorial Gardens Working Group please get in touch.
COMMERORATIVE OAK TREE
It is notable the degree to which our village school has been at the heart of supporting the events associated with the
commemorations this year, another of which was the tree planting scheme being held across the borough. The planting of the
Mellor oak tree on the school field in October by Ribble Valley Mayor, Michael Ranson was well attended by school pupils,
parish council members and villagers—the schemes intention being to create a living memorial in all the villages to those that
lost their lives. More recently again, the press have covered their story as a number of the children, inspired by the tree planting
and WWI commemorations, produced artwork which was presented to His Royal Highness, the Duke of Kent on his visit last
month to Clitheroe Castle.
WAR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Residents may not be aware that as a result of the First World War , a scholarship trust was set-up in 1921 raised by
public subscriptions to show appreciation and gratitude towards those who had served in the forces. The trust awards a
sum of money to the village child that gains the highest marks in the examinations of their final year of primary school.
As funds began to deplete over the years, the trust was later added to most generously, by local benefactor, the late Mrs
Mary Burgess, until more recently the awards have been funded by the Parish Council to enable the scholarship to still
exist today.
In light of this it was wonderful to receive the news that Peter James Gill who had received the Scholarship when he left
Mellor School in 1998 was recently awarded a Doctorate in Nuclear Engineering from Manchester University.
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WORLD WAR I
Harry Beggs (MM┼)
Joshua Billington (MM┼)
John Blackburn (SMM┼)
Joseph Brown (SMO)
James Clarkson (SMO┼)
John Coar (SMO)
Eli Cook (MM┼)
James Ellison (SMM)
Thomas Gillibrand (SMO)
Joseph Gillett (SMO┼)
Isaac Greenbank ┼
Thomas Greenbank (SMO┼)
Alfred Hamer ┼
Norman Hamer (MM┼)
Fred Hargreaves (MM┼)
Joseph Holdsworth ┼
James Hughes (SMM┼)
Arthur Kenyon (SMM)
John Knowles (SMM┼)
Joseph Marsden ┼
John North (MM┼)
Edward Pye (SMM┼)
Thomas Rushton (MM┼)
William Singleton (SMM┼)
Richard Slater (SMO┼)
Thomas Edward Stell (SMO)
William Waddington (SMM┼)
Fred Whalley (SMM┼)
James Whalley (SMO)
East Lancashire Regiment
East Lancashire Regiment
East Lancashire Regiment
Coldstream Guards
H.M. Navy
East Lancashire Regiment
East Lancashire Regiment
East Lancashire Regiment
Royal Garrison Artillery
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
East Lancashire Regiment
King’s Liverpool Regiment
H.M. Navy
Royal Scots.
H.M. Navy
East Lancashire Regiment
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Gordon Highlanders
Scots Guards
King’s Liverpool Regiment
East Lancashire Regiment
Royal Garrison Artillery
WORLD WAR II
Joseph Bratherton ┼
Richard Coar (SMO)
Fred Crowther ┼
Wallace Diggle ┼
Joseph Gillibrand (SMO┼)
Edward Holden ┼
James Gordon Lamb (SMM┼)
Walter Leaver (SMM┼)
Harry Martin (SMO)
Henry North (SMO)
Key:
┼ Named on Mellor War Memorial
MM = Mellor Methodist
SMM = St Mary’s CE Mellor
SMO = St Mary’s RC Osbaldeston
The impact that the loss of men to
the communities across Mellor and
neighbouring parishes had, can only
be imagined as the volume of names
listed here, sinks in.
ROLL OF HONOUR
ST LEONARD’S
BALDERSTONE
Frank Barnett
Herbert Barnett
Henry Wilcock Dean
James Harold Hartley
Joseph Holdsworth
Albert Edwin Baron
Hopwood
John James Hull
Richard Hull
Thomas Edward Lord
Robert Rossall
Thomas Rossall
Francis Henry Sefton
John Sourbutts
Thomas Sourbutts
William Henry Sourbutts
Albert West
ROLL OF HONOUR
ST LEONARD THE LESS,
SAMLESBURY
Herbert Barnett
John J Eaves
William Shillitoe
Williams E. Crossley
Thomas Brown
Herbert Mason
Fred Taylor
John Taylor
William J Daley
Miles Newton
Peter Yates
John Knight
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The Methodist Church Roll of Honour
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Excerpt from the ‘Vicar’s Letter’ written for the first Church Magazine in January 1919.
The Great War has now come to an end, and I feel that one thing we should aim at is this, because of the terrible
losses and sacrifices of the past four years, that war shall be no more.
Before so very long, I trust that we may welcome back to our midst our returning Soldiers and Sailors who have
served their country, many of them, so long and so faithfully.
But not all who have left us. Some cannot return. They have made the supreme sacrifice. They have passed away
from our sight, and never more on earth can we hope to see them. But they can never be forgotten.
They will live in our hearts always, and when we are gone we shall hope to leave behind in our Parish Church some
memorial which will tell those who come after us the noble deeds that they have done. The Reverend F.G. Harris
The War Memorial erected to honour the memory of those who fell in the Great War 1914-1918 was unveiled by the Lady of
the Manor after Evening Service on Sunday 16th May, 1920. The cost of £90 was raised entirely by voluntary gifts.
A replica copy of the St John’s Gospel presented to the children’s choir: (from page 9)
The words from Lord
Roberts read:
“I ask you to put your
trust in God. He will
watch over you and
strengthen you. You
will find in this little
book, guidance when
you are in health,
comfort when you are
in sickness, and
strength when you are
in adversity. “
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Do you have a village event to promote or would you like to put Mellor on the map in the local press?
Contact Faiza at the Clitheroe Advertiser at faiza.afzaal@jpress.co.uk for any news stories or events
you would like to publicise in the Valley News section from the villages.
Sunday Services
St Marys CE Parish Church, Church Lane @ 10.30am and
6..30pm
Mellor Methodist, Mellor Lane @ 10.30am
St Mary’s RC Parish Church, Osbaldeston @ 10.00am
Mellor Library
tel: 0300 123 6703
Mellor Doctors Surgery
tel: 01254 812810
St Leonards CE Parish Church, Balderstone @ 8.30am and
10.30am
Please let us know if your contact details have
changed from those we have listed here.
St Leonard the Less CE Parish Church, Samlesbury @
11.00am
If your group or organisation is missing—please
get in touch to send in your details.
VILLAGE GROUPS & ORGANISATIONS
Mellor Babies and Toddlers (term-time):
(Thur 1-3pm @ Mellor Methodist—weekly):
Fiona Moretta 07946 085 811
(Fri 1.45-3pm @ St Mary’s Court—fortnightly):
Karen Walsh 07507 293 484
Youth Fellowship: Karen Walsh 07507 293 484
Mellor Youth Club: Mick Venables 07711088500
Mellor Juniors Football Club: Carol Williamson
07974 258 148
Mellor Allotments: Meryl Rishton 01254 245460
Mellor Bowling Club: Chris Walton
cjwalton66@gmail.com
Mellor Pre School: Angela Hetherington-Fogg 812875 /
Beryl Nugent 812056
Mellor Community Association (Village Hall):
Mick Venables 07711 088 500
Little Angels: Rita Gorman 812566 /
Margaret Baldwin 812360
The Mellor Connection: John Hymas 813282
Beavers / Cubs / Scouts: Susan Middlemass 812642
Rainbows: Lynn Fish 813591
Brownies: Michelle Venn 812711
Guides: Hilary Wensley 01254 580819
Mellor Village Show: Marjorie Nicholson 814121 /
Dot Crooks 812021
Luncheon Club: Judith Marr 812741
Age Concern (formerly Senior Citizens):
Barbara Cutting 812812
LOCAL SERVICES
POTHOLES (Lancashire County Council)
tel: 0300 123 6780 email: highways@lancashire.gov.uk
RVBC Emergency Number for nuisance problems,
flooding, lost dogs etc. Monday to Friday and weekends
after 5pm
tel: 01200 444448
Waste and Refuse / Hedgerows and hedges / General
Enquiries to RVBC:
tel: 01200 425111
Street Lighting
(need location & street lamp no)
tel: 0845 053 0011
Council Tax
tel: 01200 414450
email: ctax@ribblevalley.gov.uk
The Dog Warden
tel: 01200 414464
Planning
tel: 01200 414499
email: planning@ribblevalley.gov.uk
Police:
PC 2200 Alison Hargreaves and
PCSO 7721 Jules Regan tel: 01200 458766
Citizens Advice Bureau
Blackburn branch: Central Library, Town Hall Street, BLACKBURN. Tel: 08442 451 293. email: info@blackburncab.org.uk
Clitheroe branch: 19/21 Wesleyan Row, Parson Lane, CLITHEROE. Tel: 01200 428966. web: www.ribblevalleycab.com
Issue No: 106
First World War Quiz
Page 19
This quiz is open to Mellor residents only. Please send your answers
to: 68 St Mary’s Gardens by 31st December 2014
Taken from: www.kensquiz.co.uk/quizzes.
A quiz to test your knowledge of WWI (can you answer it without being tempted to use google?)
TWO PRIZES OF £5 TO THE WINNERS.
A soldiers freedom
The air is cold and a pleasant
breeze blows,
1. In which month of 1914 did the First World war begin ?
Guns on the floor the calm
feeling grows,
2. Which “new” weapon was introduced into battle in 1916 ?
I turn to my left a man’s face
3. In which year did the USA enter the war ?
runs with tears,
4. In which city was Archduke Ferdinand assassinated ?
I turn to the right a man’s
5. Germany's attack on which country provoked Britain into the war ?
smile reappears.
My hearts beating faster and
6. Who was the commander of the US forces in Europe ?
7. What disease took lives on both sides of the conflict in the latter stages of the my mind turns to home,
I wash my face in dirty water
war ?
and brush my hair with a
8. Where was the formal peace agreement signed ?
comb,
9. At which battle was poison gas first used ?
I stand to my feet and hug the
first man I see
10. What was the area between the opposing trenches called ?
I welcome this feeling so long
11. What was the final allied offensive on the Western Front called ?
it’s escaped me
12. Which nation invaded Serbia in 1914 effectively starting the conflict ?
An eerie silence that cuts
13. Which FOUR nations made up the Central Powers ?
through me like glass
14. What was the real name of the German flying ace known as The Red Baron ? When rejoicing and cheers are
shouted en-mass
15. Which two Admirals commanded the British fleet at the Battle of Jutland ?
My hand in my pocket I take
16. Which battle stopped the German advance on Paris in 1914, beginning trench out a picture
warfare ?
and place it on my lips and
17. What was the common nickname for the US troops in WW1 ?
tell her I’ve missed her
18. Which battle on the eastern front in August 1914 seriously damaged Russia, I take out my watch to
remember this time
making them less of a threat to Germany ?
The 11th hour of the 11th
19. Remembered as ANZAC Day every year, which battle was the first major
month; freedom is mine.
battle to be fought by Australian and New Zealand forces ?
By Toni Murtagh
20. When did the Armistice finally occur ?
Winners of the Farm Name Anagrams
in issue 106 were:
Christine Woodward of Fouracre,
and Mrs E Lucas of Primrose Lane
Answers to the teasers were:
1.It is believed that John Wesley preached at Abbott
House Farm in Abbott Brow, where historian
WA Abram notes the first services of Methodist
societies were held, prior to using a room in the
disused Windmill on Mellor Moor.
Quiz answers were:
1. Rifleman Cuff Moss
Cunliffe Moss Farm
2.
Farmhouse Hack Gin Hacking House Farm
3.
Farmhouse Salt Yen
Stanley House Farm
4.
Farm banks king
Kings Bank Farm
5.
Transform shut
Thurstons Farm
6.
I'm dark CF adds
Dick Dads Farm
7.
Adore from gem
Moor Edge Farm
8.
Idle from barfly
Birley Fold Farm
9.
From 'n' rash
Horns Farm
2.Shackerley’s Farm on Preston New Road is the old
Mellor farmhouse with a thatched roof.
10. Bold, formal font
Bolton Fold Farm
11. Fluff fond miracle
Cunliffe Fold Farm
3.The 1848 OS map of Lancashire shows that Saccary
Lane was originally named Zechariah Road.
12. Fun hurts drab Mr
Brundhurst Farm
13. Sharp fame
Heaps Farm
CHRISTMAS Diaries and Messages from the local churches
United CE Benefice: St Leonard’s Balderstone, St Mary’s Mellor, St Leonard the Less Samlesbury
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
21st December
Balderstone
Balderstone
Balderstone
10.30am Nine Lessons
and Carols
Revd. Gary Hunt
Mellor
6.30pm - Carol Service
Amma Sue
Samlesbury
6.30pm - Carol Service
Canon John Hartley &
Mrs. Pam Daunton
4.00pm - Christingle Service
Amma Sue
9.00am - Christmas Eucharist
Revd Roland Nicholson
Mellor
Mellor
11.00pm - Midnight Mass
Amma Sue
4.00pm - Christingle Service
Mr. Geoff Gill
11.30pm - Midnight Mass
Canon John Hartley
10.30am - Christmas Eucharist
Revd. Dr. John Darch
Samlesbury
11.00am - Christmas Eucharist
Amma Sue
Samlesbury
11.30pm - Midnight Mass
Revd. Dr. John Darch & Mrs. Pam
Daunton
St Mary’s RC Osbaldeston
21st December - 3pm
A Christmas Celebration held in Mellor Brook Community Centre
Christmas Eve - 6.30pm Mass
Christmas Day - 10.00am Mass and Carols
Boxing Day - 10.30 am Mass
To all our friends and neighbours in our local community we extend our good wishes for a happy and
blessed Christmas, as we remember the real message of Christmas.
‘Now the work of Christmas begins: Finding the lost — Healing the broken—Feeding
the hungry—Releasing the imprisoned—Rebuilding the nations—Bringing peace
among people—Making music in the heart.” Canon C A Doran
Sometimes waiting is excruciating:
Advent however celebrates a different
Are you good at waiting? Waiting for a kind of waiting. Its keynote is
expectation. We wait not in resignation
bus can seem to take for ever.
Whenever we are waiting for something or dread but in joyful expectation. At
to happen we can become impatient. I Christmas the waiting is over as
Christmas is a time when we are
remember as a teenager waiting for
Christmas to come. It used to take for reminded of God’s greatest gift to his
ever. Now however, Christmas seems world. God loved us so much that he
showed us that love to the world in a
to come earlier and earlier each year.
Advent is a time of waiting but in these vulnerable baby. Who would have
days of instant communication, thanks thought that God would show his love in
to emails and mobile phones and other this way? He continues to show his
technological ways to communicate, it love in vulnerability as he identifies with
the poor, marginalised, refugees,
seems that waiting is a dying art. But
there is no escaping it altogether. It still asylum seekers and all those who are
takes time for a baby to develop in the wanting to be delivered from whatever is
strangling and dehumanising.
womb or for a wound to heal.
Mellor Methodist
Church
May God help us to recognise his son
Jesus in the people we meet this
Christmas.
Happy Christmas, Rev Albert Gayle
Tuesday 16th December 7.30pm
Village Carol Service, with the
Mellor Village Choir
Christmas Eve: Communion
Service at 12 noon at Wilpshire
Methodist and
Midnight Communion Service at
Lammack Methodist at 11.30pm
Christmas Day: Morning
Worship at 11.00am at Wilpshire
Methodist