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HHIIGGHHAAMMNews & Views from the Village of Higham

Autumn 2008

Spout

Scarecrow Festival“A Major Success”

Welcome to your brand new,quarterly newsletter for the village ofHigham, delivered free to allhouseholds and funded by HighamParish Council. This extremelycolourful production will be relyingon you for items of news, interest andscandal for future issues! Advertisers are also urgentlyrequired to help with funding.We hope you like this first edition andlook forward to your input.

BernardBernard Ingham, Chairman Higham PC

Next issue Please have your articles for winter ‘Spout’ by Friday January 16, 2009.Compiled by James Starkie for the Village of Higham. Funded by Higham Parish Council.

Advertise Here!This size panel costs just £25 per

issue, or £80 for 4 issues. Contact

David Forrest on 777332

Support Your ‘Local’Warren & Jo welcome you to the We offer a warm family-friendly atmosphere with great cask beers, wines and spirits and ever popular traditional homemade food.

www.fourallsinn.co.uk 01282 771566.

Signs of the times..

One of the first tasks the Parish Counciltook onboard this year was the refur-bishment of the street signs. Pendle BCrevamped four; Michael Barlow andDuncan Shaw did two more, whilst Cllr.David Forrest (above) has replacedanother half dozen or so. There’s also evidence that others havebeen repainted too - all part of thecommitment to spruce up the village.

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Possibly the hardest job was thatgiven to the Mayor & Mayoress ofPendle who had the unenviable taskof judging the winners, shown here& inside. The Festival raised over£2000 which was split two waysbetween the Church & the Hall.Such was the success that the teamis already planning for next year!

That’s the verdict after Higham’sfirst-ever Scarecrow Festival thattook place over the August BankHoliday weekend. Most capablyorganised by Terry & Val Butterfieldand team, there were over 80displays throughout the Village. Acouple of ‘making days’ were held inthe Village Hall prior to the eventand even the theft of a couple ofdemo models advertising the eventdidn’t take the shine off things. Therange and humour of the entrantswas a joy to behold and was

thoroughly enjoyed by the hundreds of visitors who

visited Higham on all 3 days. Programmes

had been pre-sold and the Village

Hall Committtee was kept busythroughout by

serving a constant supply of

refreshments.

Daily NewspapersNewspapers & Magazines are

now being delivered in HighamMonday - Saturday

Fence Post Office. Please phone 614655 for details.7 Days a Week

Wilson's Newsagents, 9 Hargrove Avenue, Padiham.Tel. 772812

Above: ‘Fisherman’ by Philip & Louise of RakeTop Avenue. Left: ‘Window cleaner’ outside

Ann Weekes’ on Higham Hall Road

Welcome to the 1st issue of ‘Spout’

WANTEDIf you have enjoyed this Issue and want to contribute, youcan do so in 2 ways;- 1. Submit your articles, photographs,

letters. comments, features, snippets.2. Help with the distribution so that we can deliver to every

household in Higham, particularly the outlying areas. Contact Bernard Ingham bernard.ingham@zen.co.uk

OR james_k.starkie@yahoo.co.uk

Village FêteAAnnootthheerr ssuucccceessssffuull eevveenntt,, ggrreeaatt

oorrggaanniissaattiioonn aass uussuuaall..One of the highlights of the summer must have been theHigham Village Fête which was very well attended despitethe somewhat wet weather. All was looking well untillunchtime when the heavens opened, but despite this, theevent continued and the sun did make a timely entrance.Centre piece was the marquee which was the base for theenjoyable Nelson Jazz Band who gave several performances

during the afternoon. Also here was the bar, kindly set upby Warren & Jo of the Four Alls. Across the playing fields wasa selections of stalls; from hook-a-duck, to stocks, to food,childrens games and, guess the weight of the animals.Particulary successful was the bottle tombola - over 300bottles of all descriptions having been donated by Villagers,so a BIG thanks for that.The local constabulary had a patrol car on display and therewas a small selection of other ‘classic’ cars there too. It was opened by “buy one, get one free - I say.....” (that chapoff the tele) and the Mayor & Mayoress were welcomevisitors too. John Birkett was chief organiser and with friendsfrom the Village Firework Committee and other volunteersthey managed to raise over £1500 - in what looks set to bean annual event- we hope so!The money was divided between the Village Hall, St. John's Church and The Friends of Higham School. Everyone agreed it was a super day and all beneficiaries were extremely grateful to John (pictured right)and the committee for their tireless patience which brought the whole event together.

‘Over 60’s Christmas Party’

Village Hall ~ Mon. Dec.15 at 6.30 pm.2 course Christmas meal and enter-

tainment will be provided free ofcharge by the Parish Council.

Pre-dinner drinks will be providedfrom 6pm. As usual there will be a bar

where drinks may be bought throughout the evening. Please com-

plete your form and return to DavidForrest at Higham Hall Barn as soon

as possible, or phone 777332

Parish Council www.highamparishcouncil.comNext Meetings: Nov 18, Dec 16, Jan 20 (third Tuesday of every month) at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Chairman: Bernard Ingham, 87 Higham Hall Road BB12 9EUTel: 01282 771296 email: bernard.ingham@zen.co.ukClerk: Mrs. Penny McBurney, 8 Sabden Road BB12 9BLTel: 01282 770651 email: clerk@highamparishcouncil.com

Higham Parish Council is pleased to announce that for the first time in several years it has a full complement of Councillors - David Ellis, David Forrest, Richard Gadd, Christine Lomax, Bernard Ingham, Michael Tetley,Les Townsend & Phyllis Watson - all are resident in Higham, as is the new Parish Clerk Penny McBurney. Villagers are welcome to attend themonthly meetings, which always begin with public questions. The meetings areattended by the eight Parish Councillors, plus Borough Councillor James Starkieand County Councillor Shelagh Derwent. They will endeavour to answer anyquestions asked. A profile of Councillors will appear in the next edition. After several months of ‘re-grouping’ we have now compiled a master list ofprojects to improve the Village. New works carried out this year includeupdating the street signs (see front page); increased mowing on the approachesto the Village on the by pass, as well as refurbishments to the Spout and thereplacement of the Bus Shelter (above). The Lengthsman has been active in weedspraying & clearance and has done works on the playing fields. The Villagetidy-up in the summer was well attended with some good results and concertedpressure by our County Councillor has just seen the resurfacing of the road atboth junctions of the by pass. Future plans include a clean up of the old Chapelwall & railings. Finally, the Parish Plan produced many requests for a VillageNewspaper, and here it is! We hope you enjoy it.

School News

Church Services

SUNDAY SCHOOL - Meets each Sunday, 9.30am, Family Service on the last Sunday of the month. CHURCH CHOIR – meets each Friday in church. Juniors 6.45pm, adults 7.30pm. New members welcome.

..on the BeatLeft to Right: PCSO Matthew Hartup, PC Hazel Gilhespie; PCSO Neil Wallin.

We would just like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves to the Parish ofHigham and what we do to benefit the village. As a Neighbourhood PolicingTeam we are responsible for dealing with community issues that affect yourquality of life. We also have a big involvement with Higham CE Primary School. Over the course of last year we developed a very good relationship with theschool and had a large involvement with them. One of the main contributions wasto the school travel plan. We did an input on road safety to all the classes andan inter-school road safety quiz was held between 7 local schools, which Highamwon. We also spent a day with the year 6 class and taught them on safer cycling,which was a practical activity. We already have some dates in place to come intothe school for the new school year and are planning on doing more talks, trainingthe new year 6’s on safer cycling and organising another inter-school quiz. As wellas this we also monitor the parking situations at the beginning and the end ofschool to ensure the children are safe. We would encourage you to contact any of the Neighbourhood Policing Teamshould you have any issues. The Neighbourhood Policing Team do not work 24hours but there is always one of us on most days. Mobile numbers;- PC Gilhespy-07903 979015 PCSO Hartup- 07957 176993 PCSO Wallin- 07903 979008.If the matter cannot wait until one of us is back on duty please ring BurnleyCommunications on 425001 or if it is urgent ring 999.

What’s On - at a glance

BBOONNFFIIRREE NNIIGGHHTTSaturday November 1 on the

Recreation Ground. Fire lit at 6pm followed by Fireworksat 6.30pm. Admission by DonationNB. In the event of inclement weather wemay have to move it to Wednesday Nov. 5

Village Hall - regular eventsAge Concern ~ Contact; Linda MacSween442522. Quizzes, good company, bookexchange, activities, speakers, light refresh-ments. November 26. Dec/Jan - TBA.Baby & Toddler GroupEvery Tuesday, 10 – 12noonGarden Club2nd Tuesday of the month at 8pm Nov. 11. ‘Dahlias & sweet peas’, Les Foden. Dec. 9. ‘Christmas Surprise’, Carole. Jan. 13. 2009 – ‘Winter Colour in theGarden’, Peter FoleyPennine Herb Society4th Tuesday of each month at 7.45pm.everyone welcome ~ Contact EileenKnight, 773258. Nov 25- ‘The Wedding Basket’, Cohandra.December – no meetingJan 27th 2009 –‘ New Year Celebration’.Higham & District W I7.30pm on the first Tuesday each month~ Contact Mary Hartnell 775507.Nov 4 AGM, Crime Scene Investigation –21st Century Science, Mrs Irene Hegg.Alice Brindle Trophy – Ginger Biscuits December –Christmas PartyJanuary 2009 – No meeting this month

QUIZ NIGHTSMonday November 10th, (then monthly)Tickets £3.50 (inc. Pie & peas, bring owndrinks) from any committee member orfrom Ann Weekes, 25 Higham Hall Road

HIREIf you wish to make a booking for the

Hall, please ring Debbie on 771720.

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Above: The winning display, ‘Lords’, set up in thegarden of Jack & Val on Copthurst Avenue. Left: Third place by Steve & Pam of Moore Drive,with this thoughtful pose of two gossipers!Below: Several more of the many excellent entries.Well done everyone!!

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� In June our Year 6 children enjoyedtheir annual residential visit to Patterdaleand were a credit to the school. � Visits for this term included Ribchesterand the Octagon Theatre. A World Wartheme day takes place in November.� Summer Term culminated with ourexhibition of local history, production of aguidebook of Higham and batik work. Thechildren and staff enjoyed working withMr Roger Frost, MBE.� We visited the 02 Arena in London toview the Tutankhamun Exhibition - linkedto the project of work in school. � Our new starters have all joined us andhave settled in well.� Our Environmental area is now openwith a new decking area around the pondand formation of specific wildlife habitats.

www.highamstjohns.co.uk� The ecc club harvested their produceof delicious vegetables. They also madethe scarecrows for the village festival.� A wide variety of extended provisiontakes place including voice coaching;guitars; violin; woodwind; ocarina andchoir. Club Francais; Football; Rugby; KwikCricket; Netball; Crafts and Eco Club addto the provision. All children in years 3, 4and 5 have Curriculum French each weekled by a specialist teacher.� We are very fortunate in having sucha supportive Friends of the School groupwho organise many events such as Disco.Christmas and Summer Fairs etc. They provide lots of extra resources andfunding. In addition to this they organisea Monthly Book Club Draw which you aremost welcome to join (details from theschool office).

NOV. 2 & 16: 9.30am Parish CommunionSunday 9th 10.30 am SERVICE OF

REMEMBRANCESunday 23rd 9.30am TOY SERVICEplease donate good quality second hand ornew toys -wrapped if possible –stating genderand age.Sunday 30th ADVENT SUNDAY 8.30am Holy Communion (BCP); 9.30am Family Communion Service5pm or 6pm time to be confirmed JOINTPENDLESIDE ADVENT SERVICEDEC.7 & 14 9.30am Parish Communion

Sunday 21st 9.30 am Parish Communion4pm CAROL SERVICE

Wednesday 24 CHRISTMAS EVE;11.30pm First Communion of ChristmasCHRISTMAS DAY Service at St. Anne’sChurch, FenceSunday 28th 8.30am Holy Communion(BCP): 9.30am Family ServiceJAN. 2009 9.30am Parish Communion

on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sundays8.30am Holy Communion (BCP): and9.30am Family Service on the last Sunday ofthe month

www.stjohnshigham.co.ukRevd. Richard Adams, Tel. 617316

Sat. Dec 6th CHRISTMAS FAIR(jointly with School, in the School)

Sat. Dec 13 CHRISTMAS CONCERTin Church at 7pm. See posters/ Village Directory for additional information

EditorialIt’s a great delight for me personally to be involved in Higham ‘Spout’. Writingarticles & designing brochures is what I do so it was an obvious choice that I wouldget the job of putting this new magazine together! It has been most satisfying tobecome involved with Higham again. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my dealings withthe Parish Council, and happily - being in the right place at the right time alsomeant that we could secure nearly £5000 of grant funding to get a couple of newprojects off the ground (see below).Reading through this issue of the ‘Spout’ illustrates the efforts of the many peoplewho work tirelessly to make Higham a great place to live. Thanks to them, and also to everyone for their articles and contributions for this issue.

James Keith Starkie, Borough Councillor. Telephone 699262 email: james_k.starkie@yahoo.co.uk

James

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