METHODIST LPMA ASSOCIATION


Tomorrow Saturday May 18th at 7 p.m.


in Trinity Schoolroom, Parson Lane Chairman:


Ml-. J. SHUTTLEWORTH Guest Speaker:


Mr. R. HODGE. B.A. tof Tarleton)


Soloist: Mr. H. E. Dewhurst Accompanist: Mr. A. Lingard


Collection for LPMA Funds. Whalley Tennis Club


Jumble Sale ■to be held in the


Old Grammar School, Whallcy on


Friday, May 24th at 7-00 p.m.


Admission 3d. RIMINGTON W.I.


BARBECUE will be held at


BECKSIDE FARM By kind permission of


and Mr. and Mrs. B. Robinson Wednesday, 22nd May 6-30 p.m. to 9-30 p.m.


Mr. and Mrs. R, Robinson


Admission—2/6 Children—1/6


Ribblcsdalc Region of Young Farmers’ Clubs


B A R B E C U E &


B E A T D A N C E at Whin Isle Farm, Clayton-lc-Moors


(by kind permission of Mr. J. Jackson)


Blue Star Combo Group Licensed Bar


Thursday, May 23rd 9-0 p.m. to 12-30 a.m. Dancing to the


Admission 5/- Cltihcroe Flower Club LECTURE/


S J i i t k M tm r J l u d M a t t e b y Ritka rd Radgen . P n ju t to n D a i f fu d ________________P m tu n ib r . l r iQ t r l ja r r p r u r i l i v .


1 Oscar Hammerstein II • Ernest Lehman l fryB O S J S L £ y £ iV


ADMISSION PRICES 7/6, 6/6 and 5/-


CHILDREN and O.A.P.’s. Tuesday and Wednesday Matinees only, 4/- and 3/-


BOOKING PLANS WILL BE OPEN from 11 a.m. — 12-30 p.m., 3 p.m. — 5 p.m. AND DURING


EVENING PERFORMANCE, FOR THE WORLD’S BEST-LOVED MUSICAL.


DEMONSTRATION entitled


“Prelude to Summer” to be held


Friday next, May 24th a t 7-30 p.m.


in Station Hotel, Clilheroe to be given by


Mrs. M. MORAN (of Wrea Green)


Non-Members 2/6


ACE OF SPADES CLUB, WHALLEY TONIGHT and SATURDAY


THE THREE MONARCHS and SHEEN ---------o----------


COMMENCING SUNDAY MAY 19th and ALL WEEK (Mondav—Audition Night plus CABARET. Concert Secretaries welcome)


THE STRAND SHOWBAND and “Tlie Kabaka of Komedy” ASTOR


Compere: MIKE SHAUN ---------- o----------


COLOUR T.V. IN TH E COCKTAIL BAR Visit out' Luxurious Casino Licenced till 2 a.m.


Membership for the rest of the Year — 10/6 GENTLEMEN — 5/6 LADIES Tel. Whalley 2 5 1 9


Hodder Valley Agricultural and Horticultural Society ANNUAL SUMMER BALL


NEWTON INSTITUTE FRIDAY, 24th MAY


MELODY MAKERS BAND 9 p.m. till 2 a.m. Tickets—15/- each


Available from Committee Members,


SETTLE HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION present


S e ttle Orchestra and District Choral Group in the Concert Version of


“ M E R R I E E N G L A N D ” by Edward German


in the SCHOOL HALL at 7-30 p.m.


On FRIDAY, 24th MAY and SATURDAY, 25th MAY Muscial Director: M. G. Pearce.


Principals: Sheila Garnett, Clarice Bickerton, Freda Hargreaves, Frank Reid, Tom Wooff.


Admission—4/-. Children under 14—2/6 Programmes 6d.


PIMIETREE RD. Blackburn 5 2 3 2 5 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP 2<6 . NIGHTLY 7 -3 5 * NELSON STADIUM


CARR ROAD, NELSON S A T U R D A Y , M A Y 1 8 th a t 7-30 p .m .


H O T R O D Racing FIRST TIME IN THE NORTH


2 i HOURS OF SPEED-CRAZY PRODUCTION CARS THRILLS AND SPILLS FOR YOUNG AND OLD Usual Admission Charges.


Free Car Park. SATURDAY, MAY 2 5 th — STOCK CARS


THURSDAY & SATURDAY 1st SESSION BOOKS GUARANTEES


Inclusive Houses £20 1 0 games 2 / - £ 1 0 0 Payout £300 IN JACKPOTS


£ 2 0 0 o n 5 0 n umbe rs £ 1 0 0 o n 4 7 n um b e r s


ALL GAMES 90 NUMBER BINGO


MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GOLDEN SCOOP — £1,500 PAID OUT IN PRIZE MONEY LAST WEEK.


YOUR LICENSED BAR


CLITHEROE MUNCIPAL ELECTION MAY 9th, 1968


May I express my sincere thanks to the 1444 “Freethinking” electors who cast their vote for me on Thursday last. Also a special thank you to my many friends without whose help, this result would not have been possible.


R. P. AINSWORTH. CLITHEROE MUSIC CLUB


COFFEE EVENING at the home of


Mr. and Mrs. H. Leach,


MAYFIELD COTTAGE. EASTHAM STREET ON FRIDAY, MAY 24th, 1968 from 7-0 to 9-0 p.m.


Coffee 1/6. Bring and Buy Stall.


WESTHOLME SCHOOL, BLACKBURN Recognised Independent Grammar School for


Established in 1923. AN


for girls to qualify for admission to the UPP« in September, 1968 will be held on. FRIDAY, MAY 31st


The Governors will award a


FREE PLACE SCHOLARSHIP ^ on the results of this Entrance Exaniinato ^


In September the Upper School util move to & nesi$jl


site a t Wilmar Lodge. Meins Road. DunhB years the School will expand.to^ double i tsP ^ petgl and will offer courses to G.OJ1 Advanced.. of the Development Plans are contained m t


The general reorganisation of the Schools willm | PLACES AVAILABLE IN TIlE


Application forms and Prospeotus from the Blackburn 53447.


MIDDLE AND LOWER SCHOOLS PrinciP^ 1 ‘


I I


j - ENTRANCE EXAMINAM > CARLTON BINGO CLUB Clayton-le-Moors


SUNDAY, MAY 19th L.P.M.A.


10-30 a.m. Mr. R. HODGE. 6-00 p.m. Mr. C. FOSTER.


LADIES CLASS 2-00 p.m. Miss W. KIPPAX


, DUNSOP BRIDGE BUILDING FUND


WARDROBE SALE WEDNESDAY, MAY 22nd at 3-45 pan.


in the BALLROOM, DUNSOP BRIDGE — REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE —


Have you any items of Clothing, etc., for this Sale th at someone else would like to buy? Collections if desired.


Telephone Dunsop Bridge 279


BUS LEAVES CLITHEROE STATION AT 3-5 p.m. AND RETURNS AT 5-22 p.m.


— ALSO — SOCIAL EVENING At PARKERS ARMS, NEWTON on MONDAY, JUNE 10th


Milthorne Avenue, Clitheroe Sunday, May 19th


MANOR GOSPEL HALL Gospel Service 6-30 p.m.


Mr. O. Windlc (Barnoldswick)


Wednesday, May 22nd LADIES


ANNUAL TRIP


Clitheroe Congregational Church


SUNDAY NEXT


MAY 19th 10-30 a.m.


R6V. KATHLEEN M. HENDRY B.A., B.D.


FAMILY WORSHIP


After morning service there will be an Austerity Lunch for Christian Aid.


EVENING SERVICE 6-00 p.m.


followed by Holy Communion Trinity


Methodist Church


B O L TO N -B Y - B O W L A M D Women’s Institute


Members of Bolton-by-Bow-


land Women’s Institute held a very successful coffee evening a t the homo of their president, Mi’s. L. Bosonnet, on Wednes­ day week, when £75 was raised for Institute funds. Prizes for the various com­


petitions were won by: 1. Mrs. Coupland; 2, Mrs. M. Stuart. Other prizes were won by Mrs. J. Singleton, Mrs. Burgess and Mrs. D. Cornthwaite


Clith eroe Castle Fete SATURDAY, JUNE 15th, 1968


PIANO SMASHING COMPETITION


TEAMS OF FOUR MEN ARE INVITED TO TEST THEIR SKILL AT BREAKING UP A PIANO IN THE SHORTEST TIME.


* CASH PRIZES * ENTRIES TO


H. DUCKWORTH, 34 HENTHORN ROAD Closing Day—May 31st (Friday)


CLITHEROE CASTLE FETE T eam K n o ck ou t


Table Ten nis C om p e tition JUNE 10th to JUNE 15tli


EACH TEAM TO CONSIST OF THREE PLAYERS. ENTRY FORMS AND FURTHER INFORMATION FROM:


MRS. M. BRIDGE, 12 York Street. F. W. L. STEELE, 1-3 Castlegate. MR, B. PARKER, 10 Balmoral Avenue. FINAL ENTRIES—BY 27th MAY.


BOROUGH OF CLITHEROE MAYOR’S DINNER


To mark the Election of Councillor Sydney F. Hardman as Mayor of the Borough.


Gentlemen desirous of dining with the Mayor a t the Swan and Royal Hotel on TUESDAY next, 21st May, a t 6-30 p.m., should purchase their tickets .(price 32s 6d) at the Public Library, Church Street.


WHIST DRIVES THURSDAY NEXT


commence


(May 23rd) at 7-30 p.m. Admission — 2/6


(includes light refreshments)


T h e United


Christian Felloioship will meet


Tomorrow Saturday at 7-30 p.m.


Sabden B ap t is ts S ch o o l Speaker:


Mr. A. SAX (Liverpool)


Everyone Welcome.


Special bus leaves Well Terrace a t 6-45 p.m.


T H O R N L E Y Women’s Institute


monthly meeting of Thornley Women’s Institute, wlhlen Woman Police Sgt. Higham from Lancaster gave an inter­ esting talk on the history of the Women’s Police Force and the usefulness of Women police


Mrs. Lawson presided at the


officers. She said th at girls are now


being recruited a t 19 years in­ stead of 22, and these young girls are proving very useful in tracking down drug addicts as they are able to enter their haunts and mingle with the crowd without being noticed.


W.P.S. Higham was thanked


by Miss A. Riding. A competition for the nicest


arrangement of wild flowers in


a thimble was won by Mes- dames Ashworth, Lancaster and Olayton.


which Thomley W.I. was the host Institute, held a t the County Secondary School, Longridge, recently, Mr. Cooke, of Carnforth. gave an illustra­ ted lecture on “The Riviera of Flowers".


spent playing dominoes. At the group meeting a t


I titled “What belonged to I grandma.”


A competition was held, cn- After the supper, the social


| time was spent playing games. T O S S ID E


Treasure Hunt The route and clues of a car


treasure hunt were arranged in rhyme by Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilson. The hunt began a t the Vil­


lage Institute and continued through Wigglesworth, Dun- hazels, Carters Lane, Gisburn. Martin Top, Rimington and Downham, ending a t the Brown Cow Hotel, Chatburn, where


supper was served. Winners were, 1, Mr. and


Mrs. J . Roberts (128 points): 2, Mi-, and Mrs. W. Rowland <119 points); and 3, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kendall. Mr. and Mrs. F.


Mason and Mr. and Mrs. A. Dickenson (109 points)


The social half-hour was I Young Wives


the title of a Talk given to Chatbuvn Young Wives on Wednesday week by PC Kay.


“Dangers in the Home” was


present, and tbe speaker was thanked by Mrs. B. Yates. A coach, trip to Skipton


About 30 members w e r e


baths, the first of the season, was well supported by the Young Wives and other vil­ lagers.


late Col. James Frederick Martyn Robinson was held in the Parish Church on Saturday.


Memorial Service A memorial service to the


the Rev. J. K. Lynch, and was followed by the interment of


The service was conducted by the ashes in the churchyard.


spent an interesting evening at the Simonstone works of Mul-


C.E.M.S. A party of C.E.M.S. members


| involved in the manufacture of tubes for both black and white and colour televisions.


lard’s, on Monday, when they were shown the processes


G R IN D L E T O N


speaker at the monthly meet­ ing of Grindleton Women’s Institute, and her subject was her visit to the West Indies, entitled “Holiday Nonsense”. She was introduced by the president. Mrs. Moir, and thanked by Mrs. Coupland.


Women’s Institute Mrs. Perry was the guest


the annual meeting to be held later this month, reported on a meeting she had recently attended a t Preston.


Mrs. Miller, the delegate to


proposed May outing and have it later in the year.


I t was decided to cancel the


that £250 is needed to pay for the repairs to the roof of Grin- | dleton Methodist Church and Sunday School.


M e th o d i s t C h u r c h I t was recently discovered


afternoon buffet tea and bring and buy sale was held on Sat­ urday, followed by a Gift Ser­ vice conducted by the Rev. R. Jobling with Mr. S. R. Green | at the organ.


To help raise the money an


Male Voice Choir from Man­ chester gave a concert in the schoolroom, which was fll’.cd to capacity, a n d it was thoroughly enjoyed.


Mr. Jobling and day’s events raised more than £360.


Clitheroe Municipal Election 9th May, 1968


THE CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATES


S. F. HARDMAN


W. HARGREAVES S. J. MOORE R. TURNER


take this opportunity lo express their sincere thanks to all workers and supporters for the help so generously given.


CLITHEROE BOROUGH LABOUR PARTY


THE EXECUTIVE OFFER TO EVERYONE WHO


-A S S IS T E D IN THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN ANY WAY, A VERY SINCERE THANK YOU!


Clitheroe Borough Municipal Election


The LIBERAL


CANDIDATES wish to express their


appreciation for all the help given on their behalf d u r i n g the recent election.


J. W. GORDON, 112 Pimlico Road, Clitheroe.


In the evening, the Gcrrard’s I


St. Leonard’s Church Mother’s Union, Langho, and their


On Saturday members of the


guests spent the day in Grange-over-Sands and More- cambe and returned by way of Kirby Lonsdale and Settle.


Mrs. A. Hancock, the secretary. The speaker at a recent meet­


The outing was arranged by


ing was Mrs. Wilkinson, of Blackburn, who spoke on the activities of the Young Wives Organisations.


branch of the Ladies social Section of the National Far­ mers Union attended the ser­ vice on Sunday evening at St. Leonard’s Church, Langho, at the invitation of their presi­ dent, Mrs. J. Hargreaves. The lessons were read by


Members of the Wilpshirc A competition for a r . i


wild flowers attracted ^ entries.


Whalley in April raised W.I. funds.


— Jumb’.e sale hv i


DUNSOP BRIDGE


Mrs. Hargreaves and Mrs. R. Pearson, the branch secretary.


accompanied by Mrs. J. Smith on the organ, and the vicar, the Rev. R. Kirkham, conclu­


Mr. A. Howarth sang a solo,


ded the service. The collection raised more


th an £14 for th e school exten­ sion fund. Supper was then served in


the school by the ladies’ com­ mittee.


H O L D E N


sary services were held a t Hol­ den chapel on Sunday, when large congregations attended both services, at which the preacher was the Rev. H. Rob­ inson, of Blackburn.


Sunday School The Sunday School Anniver­


dren’s hymn and the choir sang items at both services at which Mr. F. Waddington was the organist.


Brenda Roberts sang a chil­


the monthly meeting i j j l sop Bridge Women's held on Wednesday wefi/j


welcomed members of al Pendleton branch.


' 1


Mrs. Whitaker, mi j | Painter, of Brookhous, -.1 Caton. who showed / I transparencies of the


Guest speakers were M;


Valley from its source v | mouth. Thanks were exptjl by Mrs. M. Taylor. ”■ Mrs. R. Haigh wo;


monthly competition, r-l was for the largest and anjl button.


1


organised a pencil and 55 game which was wonbjx Jackson, of Pendleton Wi


After suppe r . Miss


played host lo about 40 d dren in the village recerij, After tea. a film stai


Children’s Parly The Women's Inst:;:


given by Mr. Wright se!| Cowking. Each child received age


and Caroline Ingham exj® the thanks of all the chte The party had been


The day’s collections amoun­ ted to more than £24.


poned because of the W.i mouth epidemic.


AT EASE IN SMART LEISURE WEAR


We have sometcii new to show vou from our superb in fashionable range c:


SPORTS TROUSER


TWO-PIECE Slllli SPORTS JA and


K The choir were thanked by Solo stockists 0!


cclcbraiod "DAKs and ''SIMON' Tailored Clothes.


SUEDE FRONT® CARDIGANS at* CLASSICAL KNITWEAR bv leading makes with SHIRTS, fit; SOCKS and otte accessories in ps


variety


RAINCOATS in various Styles and c °lo’!ul smoe BURBERRY’S, NICHOLSON’S and othei famow


makes with oil that is new in HATS and CAPS CHRISTYS.


F R E D R E A D & C o . Ltd. HIGH-GRADE TAILORS and OUTFITTERS


9 MARKET PLACE, CLITHEROE Telephone 2562


LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL CHILDREN’S COMMITTEE


Babies, Toddlers, Older Ofiildren


We need homes for them all but a t present parties Children Over 8 years


They still need love, good care and a home - “ « temporarily, but their need is real and must be an


coo I NOW. I f you can help please contact:


5/7 EAGLE STREET, ACCRINGTON. Telephone: Accrington 34711/2*


CETS Mr. Donald uoates


cision to the possibility o: Horticultural Show bong hi I in conjunction with .< C.u>| Futo or similar event. "Since I presumed Ih.u


and that th is month is imp! sible for a horticultural s i l l then they must have hac;[ •similar event’ m mind. ’ He expected an app:o,


from the chairman ot the l | tertamments Committee. c i| imued Mr. Coates, or else invitation to discuss the mat with a sub-committee. But since he received no s i l


approach, he spoke to the c lu l man of the EntertainmeJ Committee. Conn. R . TurrJ who told him that the Coui| had no such event m mind.


No show He was also told .that the l |


tertainments Committee t | decided against appointmg- sub-committee to meet the H | ticultural Committee. " I t was then clear that .


Council had decided that th l would be no show this ycl and so la r as they were IT cerned the matter was d<| with and finished." Mr. Coates said the Ho|


cultural Show Committee worked hard over the years : l with the help and cncoural ment of the Council, had stel


1 llv improved and raised r I standard of the Show, had L j creased the numbers of c xh l tors and exhibits, extended " sections and classes, and lected an impressive array | cups and trophies. "Bearing this in mind,


find it very difficult to im<| stand not only the decision! self, but also the very off-h:| manner in which the Cou:| have dealt with ns.”


Loss


The Council had given L their reason the “heavy firl [ cial loss” on last year’s si:I


,


: said Mr. Coates, but in fact T ■ " as not much greater than L estimated figure the Show Cl mittee had given them at outset.


| "Had they discussed the i« ter with us we would have I


| minded them th a t the could have been reduced


j they made some other uscl I the marquees.


; were intending organising I ! other event in order to s i | [ the cost of these. The fact th at they did ......


i Mr. Coates said the Coml


j hients committee, did not I cuss the matter with t l before taking such a dr:| decision.


, "During our meetings to I \ sanisc the show we asked I several occasions if the Coul


I


■ so meant the full cost of h i! j £104—was borne by the l l i ticultural Show.”


I


I tec deplored the fact that f 1 Council, and in particular, I chairman of the Entert|


1 "We have organised shows on their behalf and , discourteous, to say the 1<[


I that they did not first seek! | views or ask us to explore v! | °£ reducing the loss.”


Last


. As few flowers and vegetal are available in June, the s i could not be held with the 1 1 ov>d it seemed therefore 1 the eighth show of 1967 wal I “C the last, for it was the i


1 ?! lbe Horticultural Comml I that if the show was not


I every year on the same i ] Probability of organising fu. successful shows was d i | ]


[ >shed. Many people would be dil


THIS WEEK’S ROAD SAFETY SLOGAN


A li tt le knowledge n dangerous thing- b u t n o t o n th e roa<|


!jl


W om e n ’s Insliluic Mrs. T. Wood pres% L


“‘‘-We had absolutely no rcasol t0 believe th a t the. Councl would not be authorising m|


oU cl’ show this year, and T u rm an of the previous sho


committee, I naturally expcctc ,L . 1 would be approached l , '..‘ chairman of the relevai


Council committee with a r quest to proceed.


Decision -However, I received no sue


approach, and after waiting, r ion1' as I possibly could. I wroi in March 31 to the Town Clci inquiring if any decision he


hpon token. ••In due course he informt of the Council's dccisio


one wonders what would ha- happened had I not inquire and had the Town Cleric n brought the matter to U attention of the _commiu chairman concerned. ’ Mr Coates says that 11 Council referred m their


Council were aware that '.I Castle Fete is to be held m Ju l


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