Young dancers dazzled judges for trophy spree
●●10 YEARS AGO ITTLEBOROUGH dancers swept the board at a festival in Wales.
All 35 members of Lisa Jayne’s Dance Academy, based at Littleborough Community Campus, came home with a trophy from the KMW promotions event in Pwllheli.
Dance teacher Lisa Radcliffe said: “They did really, really well.
“Everybody won at least one trophy and some girls won five or six each.
“It was a fantastic performance
Linvolved.” from all A youth centre with a penchant for outdoor pursuits has received a warm donation of fleeces, socks and wellington boots.
The Rochdale branch of the national charity Fairbridge, based in Whitworth Road, supported and motivated young people with activities that they enjoy, from rock climbing to running a music business.
The donation, from Thwaites Brewery’s charitable trust fund, was to be used for outdoor pursuits such as gorge walking, climbing, kayaking and raft-building.
Alice Dunn, the Fairbridge partnership development officer, said: “The donated fleeces, socks and wellies will enable all our young people to participate fully in all the challenging activities that we offer.
“The Fairbridge programme works with disaffected young people, encouraging the development of personal, social and life skills through a variety of outdoor pursuits.
“With the varying British weather, the Thwaites’ gifts will be invaluable.” ‘KNICKERS- a brief history’ was the subject of an amusing talk at the latest Rochdale Embroiderer’s Guild meeting.
Guest speaker Janet Stain entertained the guild with a collection of pants which included a hand-knitted woollen pair, a chamois leather pair and delicate bridal underwear.
She also told funny stories about knickers, gym pants and bloomers and their ‘chequered history’.
She said knickers first appeared on the scene when Catherine de Medici, the wife of King Henry II of France who ruled from 1547-1559, introduced them into their country from Italy.
In Tudor times they were frowned upon for being unhealthy.
She explained that they have come in different shapes, sizes and fashions and Queen Victoria liked to wear a tartan pair. THE young people of St Paul’s Church raised £290 for Christian Aid with a bring and buy sale.
Children of the Sunday school and youth group, ●●Showing some of their trophies were Lisa Jayne’s Dance Academy teacher Lisa Radcliffe with Rebecca Wilde 12, Robyn Radcliffe 13, Lucy Carr 12, Rea Carr 9, M- Rosie Owen 12, Emma Williams 14, Jessica Dale 11 and Samantha Fitton 8, ladybirds and brownies hosted the sale at the church hall.
People enjoyed painting mugs, homemade cakes, a bric-a-brac stall and browsing through bargains, including toys, books, videos, bric-abrac, clothes, shoes and household goods.
Approximately 100 people, who also enjoyed tea and biscuits, visited throughout the day.
Event organiser Marion May said: “Despite the bad weather and the event being held on the same day as the FA Cup final we had a good turn-out.
“We are grateful to everyone who supported it.” TEA, cakes and jam and scones were on the menu at St Andrew’s Church, Dearnley.
Parishioners held an afternoon tea which raised more than £350 for church funds.
Susan Knight, who helped organise the event, said “It was wonderful.
“So many people gave up their time and their money to help make it a success. People were really quite amazed at how well it all went.”