10 Glithcroe Advertiser and Tivies December 4,1370 Opening o f new institute


ours u we'cf:"tomorrow, when' Mrs. Nancy Kenyon, of Glebe House. Slaidburn, opens the village institute which vil­ lagers have been building all through the summer, in their spare time.


THE PEOPLE ol Tosside will reap the fruits of tlieir lab­


brought in sections by horse and carl from Skipton over 50 ye.. .; ago. The main hall is now complete, and there re­ mains only a little work to be done on the kitchens. The opening ceremony will


which has been erected by volunteers.


Lhc prefabricated building, replaces one


enjoy dances, meetings, whist drives and all kinds of func­ tions in their own village.


Hurst Green


of the 'Women’s Institute started with a ballot with 17 members contesting 12 places. The following were elected: Mesdamcs L. Bailey, M. col- lingc, T. Crotty, M. Ecclcs, A. Holden, J. Holden. R. Holden'. J. Holden (Bilberry,!. E. Jaques. W. Mather, C. Rad- borne, C. Snape.-.Mrs. Mather was relected president, with Mrs. R. Holden and Mrs. I. Holden vice-presidents. Mrs. L. Bailey treasurer and Mrs. Radborne secretary. Members enjoyed a meat and


Twelve elected The annual general meeting


potato pie supper made by the committee members. Mr. J. Kay and Mr. J. Holden acted as tellers for the evening and were thanked by Mrs. Mather. At. the meeting which followed. Mrs. Radborne reported on the year's activities. She was than­ ked and given a gift. Mrs. Bailey presented the financial statement saying it had been a good year, with £22 fls. 9d.


new institute after years of travelling four miles to Slaid­ burn for social events. They've even been to Wigglesworlh on occasions. Now they will loo able to


The villagers welcome then-


at Tosside DISTRICT JOTTINGS


M. Bailey organised a social time, to bring the last meeting


of 1970 to a close.


take place at 2-30 p.m.. and the first big event—a Christ­ mas Fair—will- follow.


Heu ther Buckley, Caroline Bales. Elizabeth Bates. David Pennington, Nickalas Greenali,


John’s the' Sunday school pupils received books for their good attendance. The children were: Edith Bailey, Janet Bailey, Gillian Hesketli, Susan Hesketh. Lisane Hesketh, Chris­ tine Hesketh, Gillian Whalley, Martin Whalley. John Whalley.


Good attendance On Sunday morning at St.


Richard Greenwood, John Gar­ nett, Geoffrey Garnett, Christo­ pher Jaques. Hilary Forrest. Alan Taylor. Andrew Taylor, Sheila Taylor, John Collinson, Michael Collinson. Julia Collin­ son. and John Whittaker The children all thanked


their Sunday school teacher. Mvs. Pennington, for all her


hard and good work for St. John’s Sunday school. Mrs Knowles presented the children with the books.


Waddington


Play jiroup The St. Helen’s Play Group


committee met at the vicarage, all members being present. Mrs. C. F. Goodchild presided The secretary. Mrs. W.


in the bank, she also was pres­ ented with a gift- In her yearly report the president said that Hurst Green WI was a most happy organisation with mem­ bers willing to help in every wav.


ted Mrs. Mather with a gift and thanked her for being such a good and understand­ ing president. Mrs. Williamson. VCO. gave


Mrs. Holden (Lodge) presen­


Aspin. read the minutes of the previous meeting and members discussed the many items on the;agenda. including arrange­ ments for the Christmas party. All the children who attend the West. Riding clinic in the village will be invited to join with those from the play group, on Friday, December llth. in the Sunday school for a party tea and games, with Father Christmas presenting gifts at the end of the after­ noon. Mrs. G. Rtushworth will arrange the game.?, with the help of some of the mothers, and Mrs. W. Aspin will be res­ ponsible for all other details.


with a meat and potato pie supper, was held in St. Helen’s


Visitors A whist, and domino drive,


a talk on the magazine Home and Country, she was than­ ked by Mrs. Mather and given a. plant. The new committee had a get-together and Mrs.


Sunday school on Saturday. The event was arranged by the


Sunday school committee and was in aid of Sunday school funds. There was a good attendance


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of villages as well as Wadding­ ton itself. Supper was made and served by members of the committee and greatly enjoyed by all. Prize winners were; Whist: Ladies—Mrs. D. Walmsley,


for both whist and dominoes, people coming from a number


.Mrs. T. Harrison, Miss B. Brown. Whist: Men—Mrs. T. Howarth, Mrs. H. Tomlinson. Mr. J. B, Herd. Dominoes: Mr. J. B. Smithson. Mr. F. Hatton. Mrs. E. Ellison and Mr. H. Dolphin. Competition: Mr. B. Holden. Mrs. M Barrow, Mrs. Swales.


West Bradford


Church decorations A congregational meeting cf


St. Catherine’s Church was held in the church. The vicar


of Waddington, Canon C. F. Goodchild presided. Various matters of. business were dis­ cussed. including arrangements for the internal re-decoration of the church. Reports were given upon the St. Catherine’s- tide social and plans were made for. future efforts to be held on behalf of the Sun­ day School renovation scheme.


Cruising The monthly.-meeting of the


St. Catherine’s branch of the Mothers’ Union was held in the Sunday school. After a short- service conducted by Canon Goodchild. Airs. E. Jones gave a most entertaining description of a cruising holi­ day to the Canary Islands which she and her husband enjoyed two years ago. There was a record number of mem­ bers present and they greatly appreciated the talk which Mrs. Jones. illustrated with pictures taken at the various ports of call. She showed vari­ ous ■ souvenirs, together with menus and programmes of entertainments held on board the liner. Mrs. W. Goodchild was in the chair and a vote of thanks to the speaker was proposed by Mrs. Frankland. The supper hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Everett, Airs. Franklnnd and Airs. Hindle.


Slaidburn


was held at South View, home of Air. and Mrs. T. Winter.


and the speaker was Mr. J. H. Harrison, ; of Slaidburn. who talked about the Bible.


Mr. Winter led the service


Seilly Isles Members of the advisory


committee of the Young Far­ mers’ Chib met in the village hall on Monday to hear Mr. N. L. Shaw talk on holidays in the Isles' of Scilly.


House Service The third house service


coloured slides. Air. Shaw was introduced by the chairman. Jim Townson.


His tit lk was illustrated by . r


and was thanked by Karl Preuss.


Mr. Gerald Walker Many people including


Walker, of Church Street Slaidbum. Mr. Walker drove the


pupils from Bowlau-d County Secondary School attended the funeral of Mr. Gerald


school bus for many years. Pupils a,fc thf, school col­


nearby organisations were also represented at the fun- era:!.


land County Secondary School was represented at the funeral and (hero was also representatives from th e school a;, Bash a ll Eaves. Many of the Slaidbuni and


by thrt Rev. G. H. Gaze and it took place in St. Andrew’s


The service was conducted


Church. Interment was in the churchyard.


Ponnv appeal The total amount raised


this year by the Hodder Val­ iev Peppy appeal was £62 3s. 6d. it is announced by the honorary organiser, Mr. G. D. Lawson, of Slaid­ bum.


ions in various areas was: Hodder Bridge and Brows- holme. £7 0s. 5d: Whitcwcll. £4 0s. lOd: J. D. Crompton. £2 14s. 6d; Dtmsop Bridge, £9 3s. 7d: Newton. £8 10s. 8d: Slaidbum. £30 13s. 6d.


The_ results of the collect­ Sabden


drive on Tuesday in the St. Nicholas Sunday School Win­ ners were: Ladies': 1, Mrs. J. Bowker: 2. Mrs. Chamley; 3. Mrs. E. Lawson. Gents: 1. Mr. W. Ragnali; 2, Mr. J. Thompson: 3, Mr. T. Howarth. Domnoes: 1 Mrs. J. Graham; 2. Gary Boocock; 3, Rev. J. E. White. Suppers were served Proceeds amounting to £12 were for the children's Christ­ mas tree stall.


£12 raised At, u. whist and domino


Miss Dawson on Tuesday evening in the Baptist School. Refreshments were served during the evening.


Slide show A slide show was given by


THE school hall was crowded on Saturday on ihc occasion of Christ Church Sale of Work. The many stalls were laden with pro­ duce of every kind and the various organizations each had a stall. These included the Sunday school, choir, men's stall, vicar's stall of holiday gifts. Worsion stall, day school and the Mothers’


church council, helped by ladies of the congregation,


Union. The ladies of the parochial


Ba shall Eaves Prime rv School. The teaching staff of Bcw-


lected- for a wreath and there was also a flora; tribute from


.is*. -S l - u a a


prepared, and served, delicious teas. There was also a bran tub for the children.


Bank was the chairman at the opening ceremony, and she invited the vicar to open the proceedings with prayer, and then asked Mr. R. Heaton, of Worston, to formally open the sale of work.


Mrs. M. Prosser, of Clough


great number of people present and hoped that the good work that had been done by many of the church members and friends would he amply re­ warded. A vote of thanks to


Mr. Heaton remarked on the Chatburn


Fellowship A good number attended the


fortnightly meeting of the Methodist Women's Fellow­ ship. The speaker, Rev. K. Broadhurst. v i c a r of St. James’s, Clitlieroe, was intro­ duced by Mrs. G. P. Womers- Icy. Mr. Broadhurst gave a very helpful and thought-pro­ voking talk on “The problems of disasters”. The ladies were greatly helped by all he had to say. Mrs. G. P. Womersley thanked Mr. Broadhurst on behalf of all present. Tea and biscuits were then served.


odist School Mrs. H. Brog- den gave a lesson on Deci­ mal Currency, Hcfpot sup­ pers were served during the evening. Proceeds were fer church and school fund?.


Decimal-; On Wednesday in the Meth­


Wednesday evening in the St. Nicholas Sunday School by The Mission to Seamen and Flying Angel. Rev. J. E. White proposed a vote of thanks to all concerned.


Film A film show was given on


attendance at th e newly formed Over 60's Club in Chat­ burn Village Hall. The main business was to enrol members and receive subscriptions. This was done by Mrs. R. Hudson and Mrs. Bowskill respectively. The plans were also made for the official opening yesterday. Refreshments were served by two Committee members. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Palmer.


Over 60’s Club There was again a good


of Christian Aid was shown on Sunday, at the Methodist Chapel. The film "The Migrant Way" shows life in North Eastern Brazil, and the need for such aid as can be given


Christian aid - film The latest film on the work


by such a society. A further showing of the film took place in the Manse after evening service, and young people had been invited by the minister, the Rev. J. A. Goodhall and Mrs. Goodhall. A lively discus­ sion followed and the young people wore asked to give their imtiressions of the film and to ask any questions regarding the work of Christian Aid.


the Garden Produce Associa­ tion. Conn. 1'L, Townson, announced his V* resignation from tlie posts at a meet tag of the association held on Monday in the village hall.


Secretary resigns Secretary and treasurer of


secretary and treasurer for 35 years.


Conn. Townson has been


which was well attended, that there was a good demand for plots for gardening and that the association was in a geed financial position.


He informed the meeting,


one for his work over the years and he accepted a request that he remain with the associa­ tion as a committee member.


lows: chairman, Coun. J. Shackleton: secretary and treasurer. Air. L. Hudson: com­ mittee members, Mr. II. Dun- nington, Mr. A. Forte. Mr. J. Richmond. Coun. H. Townson and Mr. H. Yates.


Appointments were as fol­ He was thanked by every­


Mr. Heaton was proposed by Coun. J. Sharp, vicar's warden. A buttonhole was presented


to Mr. Heaton, and sprays were presented to Mrs. Prosser and Mrs. N. Maddock. Others in the platform party


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Ridgeway—a brace of pheas­ ants on the men's stall; and Miss Knight—a box of choco­ lates on the day school stall. With all expenses paid


about £440 was raised. Our picture shows members


of the platform party—Mr. Sharp. Mi-. Heaton. Mrs. Pros­ ser and Mr. Maddock.


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Newton ’S et officer speaks


and the incentive scheme. There was a good attendance.


the Slaidburn Play Group committee’s social evening. Bingo and tombola were played at the Parker's Ann.?, Newton. Proceeds were for play group funds.


Play "roup About 80 people attended


gregational chapel held their imiial Christmas fayre in the village institute. I t was opened by Mr. D.


Church I’ayre Members of Newton Con­


AlcCreedy of Newton who was introduced by the Rev. J. K. Gardiner.


youngest member of the Sun­ day school presented Mrs. Mcrcedy with a gift -token and Airs. J. Pinder proposed a vote


Master Nicolas Pinder, the


domino drive was held. MC for whist was Air. J. P. Rush- ton and MC for dominoes. Mr. J. Pinder.


of thanks. In the evening a whist and


Prizewinners were as fol­


lows: whist, men. Mr. R. Cap- stick. Mr. F. Pee, Mr. J. Eastwood, consolation, Mr, E. Cowking; ladies -Airs. B. Cap- stick, Airs. A. Howell, Airs. F. Peel, consolation Airs H. East- wood; dominoes. Air. J. Harri­ son. Air. W. Pinder. Airs. E. Newhousc, Mr. J..Pinder, Air. E. Newhouse. Air. R. Fisher. Air. J. Walmsley. Airs. W. Pin­ der. Comoetition winners were


Airs. D. ' Elms and Aliss A. Rush ton. -Proceeds -were for chapel funds.


A VET officer snokc at a meeting of the Bowland Far­ mers’ Discussion Society at the Parkers Arms Hotel. New­ ton, the chairman. Mr. W. Finder introduced the speaker, A-Ir. J. H. E. Smith, veterinary officer. His subject was brucellosis


Gisburn


held their annual inter-club quiz and social on Monday evening. Question master was Mr. G. Bargh and the results were: 1st Addingham: 2nd, Bolton-by-Bowland: 3rd, Gis­ burn. Games for the social were organised by Club mem bers. Alusic for the dancing was provided by the ’Sugges­ tion’ beat group. An enjoyable time was had by all.


Quiz time Gisburn Young Farmers


petition advertising the club’s whist and domino drive on De­ cember 19th were: Junior: 1, Hazel Coates: 2, Robert Ban­ croft: 3, Christine Newbould. Intermediate: 1, Isobel Em- mott; 2, Dorothy Bancroft; 3, Alan Duckworth.


Kathleen A-Ioorhouse; 3. Rich­ ard and Ann Lancaster. A business meeting followed with Richard Lancaster in the chair.


Senior: 1, Jean Bancroft; 2, 8olton-by-Bowland


WliisL thrive At a whist and domino


drive held in the village hall. Bolton-by-Bcwland, on Mon­


day there 17 -tables for whisit and 16 for dominoes.


Capstick; 2. Airs. E. Cooper: 3. Airs. B. Bailev. Men: 1, Air. C. Kipling: 2. Air. J. Sut­ ton: 3. Mrs. D. AVaterwort.il. Dominoes: 1. Mr. II. Wolf-


Whiners; Ladies: 1, Mrs. B.


Robertsons Mincemeat


enden; 2. Air. E. Pecll; 3. Airs. J. Stanley: 4. Aliss E. Alason: 5. Mr. T. Smalley; 6, Mrs. H.


Competition: Air. B. Cross­ land and Airs F. Laylaw.


£ Langho


St. Leonard’s At the weekly whist and domino drive in the school on


Thursday, the prizes were won by—Ladies: Mrs. Tate. Mrs. Tongue, Aliss A. Duxbury. Gents: Air. H. Al. Bullock, Air. E. B. Reeves. Air. J. R. Ellis. Dominoes: Mrs. M. Vcevcrs, Mrs. V. Eddlestcn, Airs Hol­


den. The event was arranged by the men’s committee of the School Extension Fund. Jumble Sale


the school on Friday night when a sum of £15 was raised towards t he Mothers’ Union Funds.


Jumble Sale A jumble sale was held in


Life: 2. J. Mason; 3, D. Par­ kinson.


Cornthwa-itc. Children's dominoes: 1. H.


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Ardmoua Ardmona Sliced


Peaches 2/9


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Pears 1/11


Pork Loin Chops


of Clitheroc, gave an interest­ ing talk on ‘Rally Driving’. He was thanked by Alan Duckworth. Results of the poster com­


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