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Sun 30 Dec 2018
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Really sad to hear the news that my all-time favourite comedy
actress Dame June Whitfield (November 1925–28 Dec 2018) has died
at the age of 93. My first memories of her were on the radio
when she played Eth Glum in the 1950s show ‘Take it From Here’.
On TV I first remember her as the nurse in the classic Hancock
TV programme ‘The Blood Donor’ in 1961. She co-starred in ‘Terry
and June’ with Terry Scott from 1979 to 1987. Probably her most
famous roll was as Mother/Gran in ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ from the
1990s to 2003 |
Dame June Whitfield (1925-2018) |
June Whitfield |
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On radio appearing in 'Take It From Here' Wallace Eaton, Jimmy
Edwards, June Whitfield and Dick Bentley. |
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Tony Hancock and June Whitfield in 'The Blood Donor' 1961. |
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Sat 29 Dec 2018
New Year's Honours 2019.
Congratulations to Geraint Thomas
MBE For services to Cycling.
MBE is Member of the Most
Excellent Order of the British Empire. |
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Sun 16 Dec 2018
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I’ve been delivering and posting out my
home made Christmas Cards. Well not totally home made just the
photos and design. Newbury Printers (NW) printed them for me. If
you didn’t get one here is the front cover. |
Christmas Greetings 2018 |
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Fri 14 Dec 2018
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A bus ride to Skipton from Gargave and walk back |
Skipton |
Skipton & canal |
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Wed 12 Dec 2018
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Moody view of Great Gable and Kirk Fell from Fleetwith Pike,
Cumbria |
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Mon 10 Dec 2018
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Comparison photo of Whittle-le-Woods Harriers running team pre
WW1 and today |
Whittle-le-Woods Harriers |
Woodbine Cottage, Waterhouse Green, Whittle-le-Woods |
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Sun 09 Dec 2018
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Sunday morning view of or lovely Whittle-le-Woods Christmas Tree
on Waterhouse Green |
Christmas Greetings 2018 |
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Sat 08 Dec 2018
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Called at the Newsagents on Chorley Old Road, Whittle-le-Woods
to say goodbye. They are closing today for the last time (Sat
8th Dec 2018). |
Goodbye to our Newsagents |
Interior |
The British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition is now on at
Astley Hall, Chorley to the end of Dec 2018. I called to have a
look at the amazing images on a very rainy Saturday. The rain
hadn’t put anybody off and the Hall was full of visitors. |
Oliver Wright, Damselfly covered in dew, Timble Ings, Yorkshire. |
Exhibition Hall |
Exhibition Hal |
Graffiti on the windows |
Graffiti on the windows |
Oliver Cromwell |
Charles I and family |
'Fish Stone' outside the hall |
Boundary stone seen on my bike ride to Blackburn |
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Fri 07 Dec 2018
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Out for an evening bike ride to photograph the illuminated tree
at Riley Green, Hoghton. |
Christmas Greetings 2018 |
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Wed 05 Dec 2018
A rainy day didn’t put people off enjoying a great afternoon at
the Whittle-le-Woods, Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party in the
Village Hall Wed 5th Dec 2018. The guest of honour was Chorley's
Mayor Councillor Margaret Lees and Roy her husband Consort.
The entertainment started with a superb performance of Christmas
carols sung the local school choir.
A dedicated band of
helpers served a sumptuous Christmas meal to our Senior
Citizens. It was all funded by the Village Hall Trustees with
present for everyone. |
Cllr Eric Bell welcomes the mayor |
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More gravy Mayor? |
Dedicated band of helpers |
Dedrah Moss (rt) presented a floral tribute to Roy and Margaret |
Local School choir |
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60 years old today! Congratulations to the first section of the
M6 Motorway and the first motorway in the UK which is now 60
years old. When opened on 5th Dec 1958 by Prime Minister Harold
Macmillan it was called the Preston By-pass. I remember being
taken by my Father to watch the construction of the motorway
bridge over the A675 at Higher Walton Rd. It was originally just
2 lanes in each direction and the hard shoulder was far from
hard. Motorists who had to stop and replace a wheel after a
puncture would try and jack up their car only to see the jack
sinking into the ground while the car stayed firmly on the
ground. Thanks to Steve for reminding me of the birthday. I
don’t know who took the photos but a big thank to whoever you
are/were. |
M6 motorway looking north and the Courtaulds cooling towers at
Red Scar Preston. They were demolished in March 1984. |
Motorway bridge over the A675 at Higher Walton Rd. |
The
hawthorn hedge in the central reservation was supposed to
prevent cross-over accidents. |
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Sun 02 Dec 2018
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Heavy rain didn’t stop people enjoying the Whittle-le-Woods
Christmas Tree lights switch-on today just before 6pm. Crowds
gathered on Waterhouse Green, Whittle-le-Woods, to enjoy the
various events available. Pupils from local schools turned on
the lights while the Brass Band accompanied the singing of
Christmas Carols. Mulled wine and mince pies were supplied and
we even had a visit from Father Christmas. |
The lights are switched on |
UK Rose ladies raising money for Rosemere & MIND charities. |
Cllr Eric Bell starts the carols |
Good job we had a tent to keep the band dry |
Father Christmas turned up |
The Brass Band, I think it's Brindle |
Father Christmas and friends |
View from School Brow |
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Sat 01 Dec 2018
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Late afternoon caught bus to Clayton Green for the switching on
of Clayton-le-Woods Christmas tree lights just after 18:30.
There had been drizzle most of the day and it continued though
the early part of the event. Afterwards there was mulled wine,
mince pies and pizza at the Lord Nelson. A tent had been erected
behind the pub for the catering. |
The lights are switched on |
Brass Band in the rain |
Children singing carols |
Brass Band |
Mother and Father Christmas |
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