The Chronicle The Parish Magazine of Christ Church Charnock Richard February/March 2019 A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Hello Everyone, First of all I would like to wish you all a very happy and healthy new year. I must offer my sincere apologies for the non-production of the Chronicle. It does take quite a lot of time preparing the Chronicle and I am afraid, as a result of my other commitments, I have been unable to devote the time. I know many of you have missed the Chronicle for keeping you updated on the activities in this village and I am very sorry. I will try to bring you up to date in this issue. I would like to begin by thanking Andy and Abi Leigh for organising the Christmas Bingo in the Football Club just before Christmas 2017. This event raised £720.00 for the Church. Andy gives a great deal of his time for the benefit of others, particularly our young people, and we thank you most sincerely. Charnock Richard Brass presented their Christmas Concert in Church. Gayle Coleman founded the band in April 2009 to create opportunities for people of all ages to learn to play a brass instrument in a fun and friendly environment. There were two bands: Charnock Richard Training Band which catered for beginner players and those up to grade 2 standard, and Charnock Richard Brass, a band aimed at the more experienced brass players. They have been meeting in the Old School each Friday evening, since the band was formed. In September they changed their evening to Tuesday evening. Both bands have been in great demand for concerts and marches and they have upheld an excellent reputation within the local and wider communities. Gayle studied at the Royal Northern College of Music and she has performed with the Halle Orchestra, the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and the Orchestra of Opera North. Gayle now works as an Ensemble Development Leader for the Music Service, teaching brass throughout Lancashire schools. Unfortunately, just before Christmas, the band gave their last performance. They finished on a high with many old members joining Gayle for their last event at St. James’s Church, Brindle. On 13th March 2018 an announcement was made from 10, Downing Street naming the new Church of of Lancaster, Reverend Dr. . Jill was the founding Director of St. Mellitus College, North West, which is the first full-time course in the North West for over 40 years, offering context-based ordination training and theology courses. Jill attended Bolton School before studying at Christ College, Cambridge and Worcester College, Oxford. She spent several years in the oil industry before training for the ministry at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. Jill was consecrated at on 29th June 2018 and installed as Bishop of Lancaster in on 3rd July 2018. Jill is married to Revd. Prof. Jeremy Duff, who is Principal of the St. Padarn’s Institute in the , and they have two sons, Robbie aged 13, and Harry, aged 10. On Thursday 15th March 2018 we held the Women’s World Day of Prayer in our Church. We were joined by members of St. John’s, Coppull Parish, Coppull Spendmore Lane Methodists and Coppull St. Oswalds. The service is held in a different church each year and it was the first time it was held in our Church. The theme was “All God’s Creation is Very Good” and it was prepared by Christian women of Suriname. Suriname is a small country on the north eastern coast of South America. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, French Guiana to the east, Guyana to the west and Brazil to the south. It is a beautiful country boasting wonderful forests and has great rivers with very impressive rapids. It is a country rich with flowers and animals, and provides enough food for all. The women of Suriname urged us, in the service, to cherish God’s exquisite gift of Creation and to commit ourselves to caring for God’s world responsibly, so that we may pass it on, unspoiled, to future generations. The music in the service was beautiful and quite different and we were greatly indebted to Gareth Edwards and Rachel Simm for leading the music. Members of our congregation provided the refreshments and this was greatly appreciated by our visitors. On Thursday 19th April 2018 we held the Annual Meeting of Parishioners and the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in Church. Malcolm Stewart and Jacqueline Worthington were re-elected as Churchwardens and John Hind retired as treasurer after 18 years. John has served this parish faithfully over the years looking after our finances and keeping the accounts in good order. We wish him well in his well-earned retirement. At this point I would like to thank everyone who assists in the running of our Church, including the cleaners, the churchyard maintenance team and the flower arrangers. On 22nd April 2018 Malcolm and I were invited to the Scouts, Cubs and Beavers St. George’s Day celebrations at Southlands Sports Arena. It was a very enjoyable afternoon as we watched a great many of our young people participating in various activities. Thanks must be given to the leaders of the various organisations for giving their time willingly and joyfully, and providing wonderful opportunities for the young people in their charge. We were also very impressed with the magnificent new Sports Hall at Southlands. On Thursday 26th April 2018 five of our children and one adult were confirmed at Eccleston St. Mary the Virgin by the . This was a Celebration of the Holy Eucharist with Confirmation on Ascension Day. All of the candidates, who were already baptised, were asked if they were ready to affirm their faith in Jesus Christ. They all said they were ready and prepared to affirm their faith for themselves. When they were baptised, their godparents made these promises on their behalf. They all renounced evil and asked for repentance of their sins. Bishop Philip bestowed on each of them the gift of the Holy Spirit. He dipped his thumb in the Oil of Chrism and made a sign of the cross on the forehead of each candidate. Chrism is olive oil mixed with balsam. The oil is a symbol of strength; the perfume is a symbol of the “fragrance of Christ” which the Christian must spread. The candidates have now embarked on the next stage of their pilgrim journey and we wish them well. On 7th July 2018 we held our Annual Procession of Witness around the village. We were led by the musicians from Charnock Richard Brass and we were joined by people of all ages from various sections of our community. It was a glorious day and I would like to thank David Newton and all who helped with the traffic management of the event.

On 3rd September 2018, Merchant Navy Day, a small group of people congregated in the Memorial Garden to honour the brave men and women who kept our “island nation” afloat during both World Wars. They also celebrated our dependence on modern day merchant seafarers who are responsible for 95% of imports, including half the food we eat, a great deal of the fuel we burn and virtually all the products and goods we take for granted. This was the fourth year Seafarers UK have campaigned for the Red Ensign, the UK Merchant Navy’s official flag, to be flown on 3rd September on civic buildings and landmark flag poles across the UK. A message of support from HRH the Earl of Wessex was read out “to remember the sacrifices, salute the courage, and support the future of the often unsung personnel of our Merchant Navy”. On 7th September 2018 Voices in Harmony, previously Gilbert and Sullivan Society, performed a concert in Church. They provide a wide range of music, under the control of musical director, Mr. Ken Rees and they raise funds for charity. They gave a performance of four part harmony and solos including a Wizard of Oz medley, a World War 1 medley of songs, 60’s hits and contemporary music. It was a very enjoyable evening. On 23rd September 2018 we celebrated Reverend John Bacon’s Diamond Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood. John was ordained on 21st September 1958 by the Bishop of Manchester, The Right Reverend W D L Greer. John had been appointed at Bury St. Paul in 1957, remaining there until 1959 when he was appointed Curate-in-Charge of Clifton Green St. Thomas, a tin mission church, which apparently used to move in the wind. Whilst at Clifton Green St. Thomas, John was involved in building a new church, and John, together with some of the men from the parish, built up and installed an ex-theatre organ for the Church. In 1971 John was appointed vicar of Astley Bridge St. Paul and he remained there until his retirement in 1987. On his retirement John and Con came to live in Charnock Richard. He has served our parish extremely well, especially during interregnums. He officiated at the Thursday morning service at the Almshouses Chapel for many years and we are truly grateful. This year on Remembrance Sunday we held a special service to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Reverend David Long prepared a souvenir service booklet to mark the occasion and the children from school created displays which we exhibited in Church. Two wreaths were laid in Church, Mr. George Haydock laid a wreath at the base of the First World War memorial, and the Head Boy and Head Girl from school laid a wreath in the Second World War memorial window. At the Memorial Garden wreaths were laid by the Church, the Parish Council, the School. The children from School laid poppy pebbles at the base of the Memorial Cross, the leaders of the Uniformed Groups laid a posy of flowers and the children from the Uniformed Groups laid individual flowers. The Last Post and Reveille were played in Church and in the Memorial Garden. On 5th December 2018 we held a Christingle Service in Church. Every year for the last 50 years, in schools all across the country, children and adults have come together to celebrate Christingle. Candles have been lit and money has been raised to help the most vulnerable children in our communities living with the most serious problems. Our children had made christingles earlier in the week. The orange represents the world, the red ribbon indicates God’s love wrapped around the world and the blood Christ shred on the cross, the lit candle symbolises Jesus, the light of the world, who brings hope to people living in darkness, and the dried fruit and sweets are symbols of God’s creation. The children brought back the Christingle Candle collection boxes filled with money for the benefit of the Children’s Society. A total of £247.77 was raised. On 17th December 2018 Music Centre, under the leadership of Gayle Coleman, held their Christmas celebration in Church. As we arrived in Church the atmosphere was quite magical. We were greeted by the music of the Lancashire Youth Street Band – Honk! They played their brass, wind and percussion instruments as they walked up and down the aisles…such a spectacle. We were entertained by the Music Centre Choir, the Junior Band, and the Wind Band. They had invited guests, Farington Primary School Choir sang some carols, and Primrose Hill Brass Band and Dynamic Brass played Good King Wenceslas and Jingle Bells. A wonderful Christmas Concert much enjoyed by everyone present. Well done Gayle, it was superb. On Thursday 20th December 2018 Lancashire Sings Christmas was accommodated this year in the Football Club. After joining in the broadcasts with Radio Lancashire for several years, on this occasion Radio Lancashire sent a reporter to us. We were given three short slots on air when representatives from our village could inform listeners about life in Charnock Richard. Gareth Edwards, who had been involved in setting it all up, did the first slot, I did the second slot and Andy Leigh did the third slot. We had a good turn-out and everyone joined in singing the carols with great enthusiasm. We rounded off the evening with mince pies. I would like to thank Ian and Joyce for making us so welcome. On Christmas Eve afternoon at 3.00pm we held our Crib Service. This service is when I firmly believe Christmas begins. It is wonderful to have so many families in Church as we journey together to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus in a stable. The children are able to dress up and play their part in the nativity…angels, stars, shepherds, wise men. Some of the older children are able to bring up the crib figures and place them in the crib at the front of the Church. The crib remains in Church until Candlemas. This year we are planning an event in Church looking at baptisms and weddings through the years. We are appealing in particular to those of you who were baptised and / or married in our Church. Do you still have your baptism gowns and wedding dresses? We would like to display some of these showing the different styles through the generations. If you are happy to share your memories please let us know.

I do hope you enjoy reading this Chronicle. If you have any news which you think will interest others, please let me know. Margaret Stewart 01257 792692 / 792536 / 795665 [email protected]

Crib Service Remembrance Day

Walking Day

Reverend John Bacon’s Diamond Anniversary of his Ordination

Lancashire Sings Christmas A MESSAGE FROM FATHER ANDREW

My dear friends,

As we reach the month of February each year, the rush and bustle of Christmas arrangements and festivities feels a long time ago. In reality the church keeps the celebrations going right until 2 February with the season of Epiphanytide which sees the arrival of the Magi to worship Our Lord Jesus with their gift of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Epiphany is as much part of Christmas as Father Christmas because we would correctly sing the carol Good King Wenceslas looked out during this season. Part of the modern, commercial pressure to start Christmas early means that we can’t wait to rip the decorations and lights down as soon as we can after twelfth night – we have simply had enough of them being up since the middle of November. But this isn’t how Christians in previous centuries saw it.

Some of you may have heard a story I’ve told before that when I worked for a German company in Mönchengladbach we would often host British customers at the factory which had a large car park, the centre piece of which from 17 December to 2 February was a huge Christmas Tree suita- bly decorated in the German style. Many of the visitors who came in January would comment along the lines that they thought Germans were efficient and yet they couldn’t even take the tree down on time. Of course, the Brits missed the point and had become so disconnected from Christian traditions that they thought about Christmas as a lead up to a particular day and then it was all over very quickly.

The feast of Candlemas on 2 February isn’t so much a break with what happens five weeks earlier but a continuation of the story of how Simeon and Anna in the Temple recognise the infant Jesus as the long awaited just as the Magi did. We often see February as a breathing space before we get in to the hectic season of Lent and Easter with confirmations and exotic worship: don’t forget it’s not far away as Ash Wednesday is on 6 March this year.

We always face a dilemma in church at the beginning of the year as we have to carefully balance the human world demands and the spiritual life which we follow. This is a reflection of the incarnation as God comes to earth to live in hardship and poverty as Jesus Christ whilst still being God. In the same way we have to do all the right things for God in worship and praise, adoration and holiness whilst paying the bills and making sure the church fabric is maintained. I imagine that so many churches hold social and money raising events in the second part of the year because there’s so much going on in our religious lives in the first six months; however, we have to pay the parish share each month and, of course, the cold period is when we use more gas and electricity to heat and light the church. We have to balance our duties before God and the demands of the world.

Candelmas is a good reminder that we put Christ at the centre of everything that we do and say: there is no point in being anything else than being Christ-centred. However, I am sure that 2019 will bring more worldly challenges as we are required to increase our funds. Remember the tree in the car park of a very financially successful company in Mönchengladbach. Getting the balance right will require imagination and skill.

Every blessing, THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL “In the power of the Holy Spirit, and strengthened by daily prayer and bible study, we will be faithful communicants and by active witness, fellowship and service in the community, we will strive to help forward the Kingdom of God”

THE POWER OF PRAYER We are often asked to include in our prayers people who are anx- ious and awaiting tests, people who are about to have surgery, and people who have been diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. One or two of us thought it might be helpful to tell you about some of those for whom our prayers have been asked so that we might know a little more about them.

If you would like us to include an update on the progress these people have made, so that it can be shared, please contact Margaret Stewart on 01257 792692.

THE DISTRIBUTION OF HOLY COMMUNION TO THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND AT HOME

The Bishop has granted permission to five people in our Parish to distribute Holy Communion in Church, in the Chapel and in the home. If you know of someone, who would like to receive Holy Communion at home, please contact either Margaret Stewart (01257 792692) or Jean Heaps (01257 793034).

THE BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE Please take a look at the Book of Remembrance which can be found at the front of the Church.If any of you would like the names of your loved ones recorded in this book, then please give their names and date of death in writing to the Wardens.

Messy Church is a way of being church for families involving fun. Every element aims to be relevant and accessible to all ages. There are hands-on activities to explore Bible stories, to reflect God’s creativity and to give people a chance to play together. Our next Messy Church will be held on Saturday 16th March at The Old School. For more details please contact Margaret Stewart on 01257 792692/792536/795665. Church Services at Christ Church Charnock Richard 9:30 AM

SUNDAY 9:30am Parish Eucharist: Common Worship THURSDAY 10:00am Holy Eucharist: (1662) Said in the Almhouses Chapel

IMPORTANT DATES: Friday 1st March 2019 Women’s World Day of Prayer at Coppull Parish Church at 7pm Saturday 9th March 2019 Coffee Morning in the Old School from 10am (for the benefit of Charnock Richard Community Centre Trust) Saturday 16th March 2019 Messy Church in the Old School from 4.15pm Sunday 31st March 2019 Mothering Sunday Service at 9.30am (Family Service) Sunday 14th April 2019 Palm Sunday Service at 9.30am Sunday 21st April 2019 Easter Sunday Service at 9.30am (Family Service) DONATIONS DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM 25th,JUNE TO 31st, DECEMBER 2018 DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM 22nd, JANUARY TO 24th , JUNE 2018 CHURCH FUNDS. In thanksgiving for the Holy Baptism of Harry CHURCH FUNDS. George Taylor. From his parents. £40.00 In memory of Angela Porter. In loving memory of my darling Jack. From Ralph & Joyce. £10.00 From Margaret. £50.00 Christ Church Ladies. £100.00 Charnock Richard Parish Council. Re Chronicle. £100.00 Charnock Voices Choir Carol Singing. £30.00 In thanksgiving for the Holy Baptism Isla Corrace Birthday memories of Beatrice Pate. Billington. From her parents. £30.00 From John, Pauline, Keith, Sarah, & family. £20.00 Loving birthday memories of my beautiful Daughter Rosemary. God bless. In memory of my devoted son, Phil Iddon, who died From Mum & family. £50.00 suddenly on 11th, November 2017. From his loving mum Edith. £25.00 In loving memory of Tom & Ada Baybutt From Ann Cook(nee Baybutt). £30.00 In loving memory of Mavis Porter. From her family. £50.00 In loving memory of Frank Latham. From Margaret & Malcolm Stewart. £20.00 From Betty Latham & family. £50.00 From Valerie & family. £50.00 In thanksgiving for the Holy Baptism of Oscar From Roy & Marie Preston. £20.00 James Richardson. From Charlie & Jean Gibson. £20.00 From Michael & Melissa Richardson. £75.00 From Mrs Susan Richardson. £5.00 In lieu of Easter Cards, from Marion Nash. £25.00 From David Lawrenson. £5.00 Anonymous. £5.00 In thanksgiving for the Holy Baptism of Jenson Hesketh. From his parents. £40.00 In thanksgiving for the Holy Baptism of Henry Joseph Dickinson. £30.00 In thanksgiving for the Holy Baptism of Jack Robert Higginson. From his grandparents. £50.00 In loving memory of Connie, a dear sister From Ronnie & Beryl. £20.00 In memory of a dear father, James Green, and a dear From Connie. £60.00 mother Ellen May Green. From Dorothy, Bob, Joyce, In thanksgiving for the Holy Baptism of Luke John Margaret & families. £60.00 Astley. £50.00

In loving memory of Auntie Doris in her 100th, year. In lieu of Christmas Cards. Goodnight & God bless. From Alf & Betty Stacey. £20.00 From Beryl & Ronnie. £10.00 From Jean Bury. £25.00 From Jacqui & John Worthington. £10.00 In loving memory of Auntie Doris, a lovely lady, may Christmas memories of my darling Jack, my she rest in peace, Goodnight and God Bless. beautiful daughter, and grandson Michael. From Joan & family. £20.00 From Margaret. £50.00 In remembrance of Auntie Doris, never to be forgotten. In memory of Jimmy & Jenny Christopher at From Connie. £10.00 Christmas time. £30.00 In loving memory of a dear Dad & Mother, Thomas In memory of Barry Bridgett. £100.00 & Ada Baybutt. From Ann Cook (nee Baybutt) and family. £30.00 From Chorley Music Centre. £50.00 In loving memory of Martin John Southworth. From the Ralph Family (USA). £5.00 From Dawn, Dave, Evie, & Lucas Waddington. £10.00 Anonymous. £5.00 Special Christmas memories of our son Martin John Southworth. Love from Mum & Dad. £40.00 RESTORATION FUND. In memory of Angela Porter. RESTORATION FUND. From Jean Heaps. £20.00 Treasured memories of my devoted husband Peter. From Audrey Storm. £100.00 In loving memory of Connie Heaps. Total amount donated. £1020.00 GRAVEYARD FUND GRAVEYARD FUND Charnock Richard Parish Council. £100.00 None received. ORGAN FUND. ORGAN FUND. None received. None received.

Parish Registers HOLY BAPTISM

11th March 2018 Annabelle Sophia Love: Tommy Jack McNamara 8th April 2018 Jack Robert Higginson 21st April 2018 Jenson Hesketh 13th May 2018 Harry George Taylor 10th June 2018 Andrew Louis Graham Bayliss: Kane Jack 8th July 2018 Benjamin James Bamber: Isabelle Louise Smith: Zach Thomas Wilkinson 12th August 2018 Amelie Marie Higginson: Isla Grace Billington 16th Sept 2018 Oscar James Richardson 14th October 2018 Henry Joseph Dickinson 18th Nov 2018 Oliver Philip Greenhalgh 9th December 2018 Luke John Astley: Archie David Leggett 13th January 2019 Mollie Joyce Ann Robertshaw

HOLY MATRIMONY None

FUNERALS 10th December 2017 Interment of Ashes of Beatrice Pate

19th January 2018 Funeral of Mavis Olive Porter. Died 4th January 2018 aged 96 years. Funeral service in Church followed by cremation at Charnock Richard Crematorium.

22nd January 2018 Funeral of Alan Wright. Died 24th December 2017 aged 89 years. Funeral service in Church followed by burial at Chorley Cemetery.

15th March 2018 Funeral of Lilian Wright. Died 26th February 2018 aged 90 years. Funeral service in Church followed by burial at Chorley Cemetery.

16th April 2018 Funeral of Constance Heaps. Died 4th April 2018 aged 80 years. Funeral service in Church followed by burial at the Woodlands Burial Ground, Much Hoole.

30th April 2018 Funeral of William Harold Cunliffe. Died 17th April 2018 aged 68 years. Funeral service in Church followed by cremation at Charnock Richard Crematorium. FUNERALS 3rd May 2018 Interment of Ashes of Keith Ellison. Died 27th March 2018 aged 61 years. Funeral service and cremation at Charnock Richard Crematorium on 20th April 2018.

13th July 2018 Funeral of David Green. Died 4th July 2018 aged 69 years. Funeral service in Church followed by cremation at Charnock Richard Crematorium.

13th August 2018 Funeral of Jean Jolly. Died 31st July 2018 aged 83 years. Funeral service and cremation at Charnock Richard Crematorium.

25th August 2018 Interment of Ashes of David Green

17th Nov 2018 Interment of Ashes of Marcella Heaps

4th January 2019 Funeral of Gordon Hodgson. Died 27th December 2018 aged 80 years. Funeral service and cremation at Charnock Richard Crematorium.

7th January 2019 Funeral of Annie Williams. Died 22nd December 2018 aged 99 years. Funeral service in Church followed by burial in the churchyard.

8th January 2019 Funeral of Allan Holburt Holding. Died 19th December 2018 aged 88 years. Funeral service and cremation at Charnock Richard Crematorium.

9th January 2019 Funeral of Lilian . Died 26th December 2018 aged 92 years. Funeral service in Church followed by burial in the churchyard.

16th January 2019 Funeral of Kenneth Johnson. Died 8th January 2019 aged 84 years. Funeral service in Church followed by burial in the churchyard.

We opened ourMother’s New Year with the A.G.M. on 18thUnion January 2018, 2018 firstly wishing / everyone2019 a very happy New Year. We then agreed the distribution of donations raised by Christ Church Ladies which ended up as follows:

£100.00 Mothers Union £100.00 Christ Church P.C.C. £100.00 Community Centre Trust £50.00 Charnock Richard Brass £50.00 Church Flowers £50.00 Choir £50.00 Guides and Scouts £50.00 Ken (Bingo) £550.00 Total We meet in the Football Club at 2.00pm until 4.00pm on the third Thursday of the month. Our plans for 2019 are as follows: February 21st 2019 Chorley in Bloom: Iris Smith March 21st 2019 Holy Communion in the Almshouses Chapel at 10.00am April 18th 2019 Open Meeting May 16th 2019 Plastic in the World’s Oceans: Christina Gasye June 20th 2019 Open Meeting Thank you to all M.U. members and friends for supplying toiletries for distribution at Chorley Hospital. Please come and join us- all ages welcome. Joyce Barlow / Christina Pilling Enrolling Member. FLOWERS IN CHURCH 17th December 2017 In loving memory of Alan Reynolds on his anniversary, from Doreen, Michael, Paul and family 31st December 2017 Fond memories of my husband Kenneth and daughter Eileen Anne “Ring out the Old, Ring in the New”, from Molly 7th January2018 In memory of our dear Son, Martin John Southworth on his anniversary, from Mum and Dad 22nd July 2018 In loving memory of my dearest Jack, Love 14th January 2018 Margaret Edwards In loving memory of our very dear friend Gail In loving memory of Duncan Pate from All the Family Chadwick, from Helena, Tracey, Linda and Janet 12th August 2018 21st January 2018 In memory of Loved Ones, from Marion Nash In memory of my beautiful niece, Karen-Marie, from Jean Lenton 2nd September 2018 Birthday memories of my lovely niece Karen-Marie, 28th January 2018 from Auntie Jean In loving memory of my dear husband Sam, Loving birthday memories of my beautiful daughter from Eleanor Rosemary, Love from Mum and Family 4th February 2018 9th September 2018 In loving memory of our departed members from In memory of my beloved Tony, from Jean Bury the Mothers Union 23rd September 2018 11th February 2018 In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Ordination In loving memory of Joe, from Marion to the Priesthood of our Dad, Reverend John Bacon, also remembering with love our dear Mum, Con on her 1st April 2018 birthday from Mary, Peter and their Families Easter flowers In loving memory of Con, from Reverend John Bacon 30th September 2018 In loving memory of Alan and Loved Ones from Loving birthday memories of Alan Heaps, from Jean Jean Heaps 7th October 2018 Easter Garden Loving birthday memories of Joe, from Marion In loving memory of my parents, from John Ericson In loving memory of our parents, from Malcolm and 28th October 2018 Margaret Stewart Loving memories of my lovely husband Kenneth, from Jean Lenton 8th April 2018 Loving anniversary memories of my daughter 4th November 2018 Eileen Anne, from Molly Wilson In loving memory of my dear husband, Ray Winstanley, from Janet 13th May 2018 In loving memory of Michelle Jurd, from Jacqui and In loving memory of Anne Wilkinson, from John Worthington and Family Jacqui and John Worthington 25th November 2018 27th May 2018 In loving memory of Alan, from Jean Heaps In loving memory of Ilene, Ian and John Cornwell In loving memory of Con, from Reverend John Bacon from Linda, Bob, Rachel, Jason and Adam; Alan, Treasured birthday memories of our son, Clive Alison and Marcus Barlow from, Mum and Dad 3rd June 2018 23rd December 2018 In loving memory of Sam Cumberworth from Eleanor In loving memory of Alan Reynolds on his Anniversary, from Doreen, Michael, Paul and Family 10th June 2018 Treasured memories of our precious Son, Clive 6th January 2019 Barlow, from Joyce and Bob In memory of our dear Son, Martin John Southworth, on his anniversary. Missed so much, 24th June 2018 love Mum and Dad Loving anniversary memories of Eileen Ann Wilson and Kenneth James Wilson, from Molly 13th January 2019 In loving memory of Lilian Mawdesley, from her family CHARNOCK RICHARD COMMUNITY CENTRE TRUST

I would like to thank all those of you who continue to support the trustees by joining us at our monthly coffee mornings, by filling Smartie tubes, or by making regular monthly contributions. We really do -ap preciate all your help and support. Our Coffee Mornings are normally on the second Saturday of the month. I would like to acknowledge the following donations: Tubes of Smarties: Jacob Meadows £12.60 John Ericson £30.00 Coffee Morning …January 2018 £142.40 Peggy £13.00 Coffee Morning….February 2018 £161.00 John Ericson £26.00 Coffee Morning….March 2018 £140.10 Joyce Barlow £12.40 Linda Cottam £12.80 Coffee Morning….April 2018 £190.50 Jacqui Worthington £12.40 Coffee Morning….May 2018 £145.00 Alf and Betty Stacey £12.80 Coffee Morning….June 2018 £155.85 Jean Unsworth £12.00 Coffee Morning….July 2018 £121.10 Anonymous £12.60 Coffee Morning….August 2018 £151.00 Edie Robinson £12.40 Coffee Morning….September 2018 £185.20 Ted Ryall £11.80 Coffee Morning….October 2018 £169.00 Linda Dickinson £12.40 Coffee Morning….November 2018 £178.00 Joyce Holland £12.60 Coffee Morning….December 2018 £156.50 Barbara McCormick £11.60 Sandra Norris £10.60 Since we started collecting 20 pence pieces we have Alf and Betty Stacey £13.40 Janet Bowen £12.40 raised £1957.86, and since we started the Coffee Jean Heaps £10.00 Mornings we have raised £3676.30. CRFC Bingo Section £11.00 Thank you all so much. Jacqui Worthington £12.20 Sue Burns £11.80 Charnock Richard Parish Council £100.00 In loving memory of Peggy £12.50 Charnock Richard Parish Council £100.00 John Ericson £13.25 Mrs. P. A. Nickeas £100.00 John Ericson £80.00 Alan Cornwell £10.00 Linda Cottam £13.00 Margaret Edwards £12.80 Donations at the time of the Scarecrow Festival: Linda Dickinson £12.40 Doris and George Haydock £50.00 Jean and Ken Unsworth and family £12.01 Dave Woods and Janette Hough £12.40 Name the Scarecrow £50.00 Alf and Betty Stacey £12.80 The Residents of Croston Lane £40.00 Janet Bowen £12.65 Mr. and Mrs. Horrocks £351.67 Jacqui Worthington £12.40 Neil from the Horrocks family £14.98 Joyce Barlow £12.40 In memory of Peggy £13.00 Joyce Holland £35.00

The trustees are truly grateful for all your donations, thank you all so much. The trustees instructed contractors to replace the floor in the main hall during the summer break. The old floor was removed together with a significant amount of debris from underneath the floor. The old radiators were replaced at the same time. Plans are being drawn up to raise the floor in the toilets and construct re-designed facilities for a fully disabled toilet. The trustees will be making grant applications, any monies received will enable them to undertake additional work.

Thank you all so much for your continued support, working together we can make a difference. Margaret Stewart 01257 792692/792536/795665 Vice-Chairman Charnock Richard Community Centre Trust CHARNOCK RICHARD UNITED CHARITIES The Charity Trustees are hoping to make their Christmas Donations again this year. In order to compile a list of people eligible to receive a donation the Trustees would like to request any resident reaching the age of 65 or over, on or before 31 December 2018, to complete the following details and cut out and return this slip to: Mrs C A Cross, Clerk to the Trustees, 43 Kingsmead, Chorley, PR7 3JY Applications must be received by: 28 February 2019

TITLE: Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss (circle) NAME: ______ADDRESS: ______DATE OF BIRTH: ______Charnock Richard Women’s Group The year started with the AGM in February and a games night was enjoyed by members old and new.

Pat Ashcroft inspired us all with her tales of dog sledging in the Artic in April followed by Elaine in May who demonstrated interesting ways of wrapping and presenting gifts. In fact the wrappings were more interesting than the gifts inside. June saw a trip to Divinci for a delicious meal and a chance to catch up with friends old and new. In July we were introduced to two funny ladies who entertained us with musical songs and satire and although not to everyones taste left us wanting more and so we invited them back for September’s meeting.

August saw us in the Scout hut for a social evening of Quizzes and fun as the Parish Room floor was being fitted.

October was an haunting experience as Sheila Walsh told us some ghost stories and intriguing tales to make us think or perhaps not! Paul Williams from Choc Amor an artisan chocolatier was a sweet end to the year of speakers with his generous samples and things to buy in November.

December saw our annual Jacob’s Join as we all brought food to share and a wrapped gift as secret santa and joined in with games and fun. We also had a delicious meal in the Hinds Head as part of our Christmas Celebrations.

Our annual trip to Skipton and Boundary Mill finishing with a fish supper was held in November and enjoyed by all except for our bank balances.

Anyone who wants to join in with the fun you will be made most welcome, our meetings are held on the first Thursday in the month (not January) in the Parish Rooms. Christ Church Charnock Rich- ard C.E. Primary School have a vacancy for a Foundation Governor. For further details please visit the website: www.charnockrichard.lancs. sch.uk/governors/

The Old School now has availability on Tuesday and Friday evenings. Please contact Pauline on 01257 791407 if you are interesting in renting the space. 1st CHARNOCK RICHARD GUIDES

The Guides have had a busy and exciting 2018, completing lots of badges and going on trips. Some of the badges the girls have achieved are: World Guiding Parliament Badge Clever Clogs Communicator Vote 100 Challenge Reading Hack Plus many more... We went to Guys Farm in Lancaster to take part in the County day, where we completed the Survival badge. We also visited the World Museum in Liverpool for the day and particularly enjoyed the Egyptian exhibit. We have been to watch Chorley Youth Theatre twice; the first time we saw ‘The Witches’ by Roald Dahl, and we also saw ‘Popstars: The Musical’. Our Rose Queen Emily Chapman walked during walking day and was crowned at the event afterwards. We also gave out our Guide of the Year award to Rebecca Pritchard. One of our leaders Rachel attended the County Leader’s Weekend at Guys Farm, where she took part in beading, crafting, nail art, archery, salsa dancing and drumming- she even had a dip in the jacuzzi! Rachel has also steped up to be District Commissioner for Chor Valley district (which includes Charnock Richard, St Mary’s, Trinity, St Laurences and Hollinshead Street Rainbows, Brownies and Guides). We are all very proud of her! Leaders Carole, Rachel & Becky all attended the Chorley Division awards evening in November which was very enjoyable. Becky will receive her 10 year award this year. Guides is open to all girls age 10 and over. If you wish for your daughter to join us at Guides, please contact Carole or Rachel on the numbers listed on the back page of the Chronicle.

Scout and Guide Headquarters: Available for Hire The Scout and Guide Headquarters is no longer being used by the School, therefore it is available to hire for meetings, children’s parties, groups etc. The building is accessible to all with kitchen facilities, baby changing, and disabled toilet. Please contact Chris Pilling 01257 794325 if you wish to hire this facility. CHARNOCK RICHARD PRE-SCHOOL We have been very busy at Pre-School this term. In January, we welcomed back our current children and lots of new children. All the children have settled in really well, making new friends and busy exploring.

This term we have been focusing on cold weather! Observing freezing and melting water and talking about what to wear when it’s cold. We have also focussed on repetitive refrains in traditional stories and have been doing lots of number and listening activities too.

The Pre-School provides 15 hours a week funded childcare for all children aged 3 and 4 and some 2 year olds. Some working parents of 3 and 4 year olds may be eligible for 30 hours a week funded childcare. Further information about funded childcare and tax-free childcare is available at: www.lancashire.gov.uk/childcare, www.childcarechoices.gov.uk and www.gov.uk/government/publications/30-hours-free-childcare-eligibility

The Pre-School is currently open daily from 7.45am. If you would like to enrol your child at Pre-School please telephone us on: 07944 217699 or email: [email protected]

Further information about Pre-School can be found on the Pre-School website: www.charnockrichardpreschool.co.uk, see the news page for daily tweets about what we have been doing at preschool.

Gillian Leadbetter (Pre-School Manager) Forest School in Action Christ Church Charnock Richard C of E Primary School Every Wednesday groups of children head out into the woodland garden to participate in Forest School. Forest School is an inspirational process that offers learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment with trees.

‘I have learnt that I really enjoy being outside. Forest School is AMAZING!’ Myla, Year 3

‘Forest School is a feeling you can’t put into words.’ Megan, Year 3

‘I have realised that working in a team means you can build bigger and better things’

Isabella, Year 3

‘My favourite thing was building dens because it was a challenge and I like challenges’ Connor, Year 3 CHARNOCK RICHARD PARISH COUNCIL Green Spaces 2018 has been great year for Charnock Richard with the Parish Council investing in many community projects. Plans have been confirmed for the Orchard Gardens project, with works scheduled to start this year. The refurbishment of Mossie Close Play Area was completed, which saw a variety of new equipment installed for young Charnockers - including a zip line, which still requires a test drive from our Chairman Allan Shaw! The flower beds of Charnock Richard have been kept in beautiful condition courtesy of our lengthsman, Gordon Yates, and the hard-working team at Fir Tree Fishery. This was noticeable when the planters were decorated for the RAF centenary and during the Best Kept Village Competition.

Best Kept Garden Competition The village looked amazing for the Best Kept Village Competition last year and we would like to thank all the residents who got involved to make their gardens look amazing. The presentation evening on 13th November was held in the Football Club and was hosted by the Parish Council Clerk, Carolyn Cross, and Vice-Chairman Ann Bishop. This year the prizes were presented to the winners by the Mayor of Chorley, Councillor Margaret Lees. The judging for the competition was kindly done again by Mr. David Brown from The Chorley & District Gardening Society. In addition to the winners, other members of the community were recognised for their efforts throughout the village such as our Parish Lengthsman, Mr. Gordon Yates, for his hard work and commitment to keeping the village tidy. Mr. Norman Brown for his annual flower beds by the railway bridge on Chorley Lane, and Fir Tree Fishery’s work on our village planters was also celebrated. The evening concluded as an informal social evening with an excellent buffet provided by Ian Holland. It’s safe to say we are a nation of dog lovers, with all the beautiful walks our village has to offer Charnock Richard is no exception. And I’m sure we all like to think we are responsible dog owners but the dog poo epidemic in the village is back and some irresponsible dog owners are not bagging and binning their dog’s poo.

To help tackle the problem Charnock Richard Scouts have provided poo bag dispensers which are sited around the village. In addition to the various available bins around the village there is no valid reasons for not disposing of dog’s mess, yet daily we encounter this issue in the village, not only is it unsightly but it is a serious health concern as dog poo releases Toxocara Canis, an infection which can lead to blindness. THE LAW The Dog Fouling Act of 2016 places responsibility on “the person in charge of the dog” at the time of the misdemeanour. The penalty for owners who don’t clean up after their dog It is a criminal offence not to clean up after a dog in your control. Offenders will be issued with a fixed penalty notice for £100 - failure to pay may lead to a prosecution with a fine of up to £1,000, a criminal record and court costs. What can you do to rid your local area of dog poo? Bag it and bin it! If you see a dog owner who is continuously breaking the dog fouling laws, you can report them to Charnock Richard parish council or to Chorley council via Chorley Councils Report it service; https://myaccount.chorley.gov.uk/Forms/DogFouling.aspx

Community I.T. Courses I.T. courses started last year, focussing on Smart- phones and Tablets for beginners or anyone who was struggling with the finer points of usage. The first course was led by Simon Charnock from Chorley Borough Council for a duration of 9 weeks. Courses are free to residents and on this occasion, as Chorley Council do not pay room hire charges for these courses, it was very much appreciated that we were granted free use of the room by the Scout and Guides committee for use of the HQ. The lovely participants bought a new kettle for the Scouts in appreciation of them accommodating us. They also gave a small token of appreciation to Simon and I was presented with a lovely plant. Some of the most reluctant participants were amazed and delighted when they found out that they could talk to their tablets and music would be played! They became very interested in the course after that with some of them booking themselves on for the next course. Refreshments were served free of charge, with my homemade biscuits going down a treat at break time. Our second course was led by Amy from Lancashire Adult Learning and was for 5 weeks. LAL pay expenses so on this occasion this course was fully funded. Refreshments however were not provided by them so it was necessary to ensure that everyone was well looked after on their break on a serve yourself basis. We have another course starting on 21st January, which was fully booked as soon as we released the information. This course is to be led by Simon again and funded by CBC but on this occasion our Parish Council will pay the room hire as they are very pleased with these courses for this com- munity. This course is for 8 weeks with a one week break in the middle. All of the courses are from 10:00 - 12:00 and just one day per week the day of the week varies for each course according to who the educator is and their availability but once booked in will be on the same day of the week for the duration of the course. If anyone is interested in taking part in any future courses please feel free to contact me and if we have enough participants to fill a course I will see what can be arranged. Please make sure before booking on that you will be available for the course from start to finish. It is very difficult to catch up if you miss more than one week and that in turn affects others in the group when things need to be repeated. Councillor Ann Bishop Vacancy There is still a vacancy on the Parish Council so if you are interested in joining our team then why not attend one of our meetings to see what the role entails. All you need is an open mind and the willingness to help the community with your knowledge & ideas. Residents are always welcome to attend Parish Council meetings which are held monthly & start at 7:30pm. Whether it’s feedback, concerns or general questions we’d love to hear your thoughts. The next meeting dates are: • 4th March • 1st April • 13th May We hope to see you at our next meeting, Councillor Ellen Butcher & Councillor Lucy Watson

THE POTTING SHED TEAM

Have you a few hours to spare each week? We have a team which meets for two or three hours each week and works in the garden areas in the centre of the village; the Old School garden, the Almshouses garden, and the Churchyard. The team meets each Monday at 10.00am. If you need further information please contact Malcolm Stewart on 01257 792692 /792536 or 07951 862399

CHRONICLE SPONSORS Many thanks to all of the sponsors, without whose support we could not produce this magazine. Perhaps it might be worth considering reviewing your advert to make sure that it contains all the correct details. Do you now have an email address or a website? Let us know and we will include the additional details. To those local businesses that do not appear in this magazine, why not think about becoming a spon- sor and getting your name in print? We produce 850 copies of this magazine for distribution every two months – can you afford to ignore this opportunity to tell people about your business? For all enquiries about sponsorship or other content for the Chronicle, please email: [email protected] Here are the deadlines for our contributors for the next few editions. Please email your contribution to [email protected] or [email protected] by the following dates: 20th March 2019 20th May 2019 I would like to take this opportunity to thank our contributors, our sponsors and our distributors for all their support with the Chronicle, and a big thank you to Rachel Simm for agreeing to edit this and future editions. Margaret Stewart 01257 792692 / 792536 / 795665

THE VILLAGE CONTACT LIST SCOUTS PRE-SCHOOL AND BREAKFAST CLUB Monday 7.00pm Scout and Guide HQ Monday to Friday 7.45am to 5.00pm in the Old School Contact Kerry Houghton 01257 793423 Contact Gillian Leadbetter 07944 217699

CUBS CRAFT CLUB Thursdays 6.45pm Scout and Guide HQ Mrs A Sutton 01257 792464 Contact Kerry Houghton 01257 793423 Mrs B Willis 01257 793494

BEAVERS MOTO-X CLUB Mondays 6.00pm Scout and Guide HQ Tuesdays 8.30pm at Football Club Contact Kerry Houghton 01257 793423 Contact Carla Ryall 07887 572500 RAMBLING CLUB Contact Barbara Ansty 01772 424639 GUIDES Wednesday 7.00pm Scout and Guides HQ CHARNOCK VOICES CHOIR Contact Carol Foster 07837 252266 Contact Rachel Simm 07787 445447 Contact Rachel Simm 07787 445447 OLD SCHOOL / PARISH ROOMS BROWNIES Available for meetings and parties Wednesday 6.30pm Old School 07725 973324 Contact Mrs P Pate 01257 791407 Contact Claire Wade 01257 793332 MOTHERS UNION RAINBOWS 3rd Thursday in the Football Club 2.00pm - 4.00pm Tuesday 5.30pm Scout and Guide HQ Enrolling Member Mrs C Pilling 01257 794325 Contact Kat Winters 07701 353425 Secretary Mrs S Carr 01257 369166

ALMSHOUSES PARISH COUNCIL: Your local voice. Frances Darlington Charity Properties occasionally available Information from all enquiries to the Parish Clerk: Contact Mrs M Stewart 01257 792536 The Alms House Chapel Mrs. Carolyn Cross. 43 Kingsmead, Chorley. PR7 3JY Nearest access from Charter Lane [email protected] 01257 265067 Holy Communion at 10.00am each Thursday. Councillor Allan Shaw Chairman 01257 792466 Also suitable for meetings Councillor Ann Bishop Vice Chair 01257 793009 Contact Clerk Mrs M Stewart 01257 792536 Councillor George Brennand 01257 791233 Councillor Les Cheetham 01257 792451 WOMENS GROUP Councillor Alan Cornwell 07850 884041 For all ages.1st Thursday in the Old School at 8.00pm Councillor Harold Heaton 01257 791312 Contact Janet Bowen 01257 794064 Councillor Jim Hill 01257 277832 Councillor Janet Ogden 01257 791854 CHURCHES Councillor Chris Pilling 01257 794325 Christ Church Charnock Richard, Councillor Ellen Walmsley 07756 355376 Church Lane Councillor Lucy Watson 07703 429570 Associate : Vacant For details of Church Services and other activities see the Church Noticeboard or contact the church wardens: CRICKET CLUB Contact Harold Heaton 01257 791312 Mr Malcolm Stewart (Church Warden) 01257 792536 Mrs J Worthington (Church Warden) 01257 795665 FOOTBALL CLUB Contact Ian Holland 01257 794288 CHRIST CHURCH LADIES Fundraising and other activities for both Church AFTER SCHOOL CLUB and community Qualified carers, lots of fun and activities. Contact Mrs C Pilling 01257 794325 Contact - The School Mrs J Barlow 01257 793126 SCHOOL COFFEE MORNINGS Children are usually admitted in the year of their Open to all - 2nd Wednesday 10.00am 5th Birthday. Names can be put down in advance. Scout and Guide Headquarters Contact Head Teacher - Contact Mrs C Pilling 01257 794325 Mrs H. Brooks 01257 791490 Mrs J Barlow 01257 793126 Please send additions and/or corrections to [email protected] with the subject title “Contact List Update”