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■Nancy Eatough and Mr. Pct!! I ,«~t CUor.tou


r f Leontu-^ church ■Langho, on Saturday.


I The bride, is the vn„„ IduuglHor of Air. ,a\®


|Jamcii Eatough of -w t lrs’ Icia'.e", Holiics Road Wiln ■and the groom i s ’' t h c ^ to n of Mr. and Afl-S e'de*


■Choriton of Boland %, rcd ■Blackburn.


u Stl'<*t.


■guipure lace and carried ^ ■bouquet of blue im ™ a l Ifrcesias, feathered carnahn'd


and white roses. natl0ns


I Bridesmaids were \n ■Margaret, Parmley, MisTpa,4


|n c ia Grisedale and 3illian Kay, bride's niece1 Ilss


-jnsedalc wore Ion- t .f ' Iflowered nylon dresses with Borne and white rosebud head


Miss Parmley and Miss P


l f C£hm,alid |earnations.


bO h S "ilc ■ Miss Kay wore an identity


dress m yellow with a ■rosebud headdress and S Ined a bouquetof yellow iJjJ Isias and white carnations


. Best man was Mi-, Keith ■Gorton, groomsmen, Mr X s


■choriton and Mr. Weil Chori


■ton and usher; Air. Brian ■Haworth.


1 The ceremony was perfor lined by the Rev. R, kirkhani.


I After a reception at ihe Dp ■Tabley Ai-ms, Ribcliestcr tii- ■couple left for a honeymoon. ■m Devon and Cornwall. The I bride's travelling ■ outfit' was ■a camel-coloured trouser suit.


■ Mi*, and Mrs. Choriton wi'i ■live in Billington.


’ /a our last issue the weddin-


I reports of Mr. and Mrs. Kirk liniif Mr. and Mrs.. Cook were \nansposcd and appeared lina/iT the wrong photos. We I offer our a p o l og i a s m I the couples concerned for am- Mcinbarrasstncnt that may have lunwitringly been caused.


Children’s jumble sale


Three Clitheroe ciilldreii raised |M when they held a jum’


Ind Sian Sleeman, aged six, ol I/indermere Avenue, and seven- lear-old Alichelle Hull of Bleas- lale Avenue, were thanked by a member of the .baths committee. Ifrs. J. Foulkest '


Nine-year-old Marcus Sleenun


Ham and Hock party


Clithcroe Ladies Circle raised for the Lcukeamia Fund


Jvhen a ham and hock evening Ivas held at the home of Mr- In d Mrs. K. Bowker, of Park | \ venue.


em brings Some important facts about solid fuel heating this winter The Government has played its part


A 3eal has been written anti said about shortages of solid


smokeless fuels: not enough about the efforts of the producers to bring us more and more.


True> the phasing-out of Gas Coke and Phimax at the end o£


March got us all a bit worned-


and steamed-up : but the ‘nettle has been grasped5 and things]


inow look a deal brighter—and that!


by forcing along the policy of conversion of schools, hospitals and other public institutional premises to alternative forms of heating and local authorities have the.power now to suspend their smoke controlareas-to’ enable.consumers with suitable'appliances to revert temporarily to the burning of bituminous coal. This'can do a great deal to restore


the balance as between-.supply and demand for solid smokeless fuels: and meantime the producers have set to and are intent on substantially increasing produc­ tion of popular brands. : Yes, the prospects are decidedly brighter ifor solid fuel—the cosiest heating of all.


pie for the Swimming Baths ippeal Fund.


o.e ,Dnan


J Given away bv hr... Iihe bride wore1 a .!0^ , her' |v h u e crepe trimmed °[


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DISTRICT JOTTINGS GISBURN CO-OP A *■ £


CASUALTY OF NEW SHOPPING TREND


THE RECENT closure of Gisburn Co-op shop is local evidence of the combined impact of the continually increasing number of car owners and the emergence of


stores of this nature local enterprise is diminished and in this particular instance a service started just over 50 rears ago has made its final


the supermarket, With the end of village


secretary of Holden, Slaid- bum and District Coopera­ tive Society, recalls that the societv was fanned by a small' group of farmers in -be area. They took over ie premises of Mr. Tom DiFdale. at Holden, and of jlr° William Haythom- thwaite. Slaidbum, in 1919.


^Mr Norman Waterworth, Jr many years managing


dairy pool


their milk for delivery to various retail milk depots in Lancashire and Yorkshire. Surplus milk was made into cheese, the surplus from this process being fed to the society's piggeries nearby. The piggeries were closed


dairy at Holden to which member farmers brought


The society also had a


is rather, sad to see the end of this very friendly society which was for so long an accepted part of the Bow- land community.”


Chatbum were the victims, to be followed this year by Bolton-by-Bowland and Gis­ bum. Says Mr. Waterworth: "It


Whalley


Women’s Institute who had been concerned about the extra money needed by the Lancashire Federation, lis­ tened with much interest to Miss J. Wiles, a VCO from Knott End, who spoke at their monthly meeting on Wednesday week.


Women’s Institute Members of Whalley


mative explanation of the reason for the appeal and many suggestions concern­ ing money raising were put forward.


Miss Wiles gave an infor­


titer two yearn and the dairy in the early 1930’s. A few 'vears later, the grocery premises were transferred front Holden to Bolton-by- Bowland.A branch shop opened at Gisbum in 1980 became the society's head office from


organisation was changed to Gi'bum Co-operative Society Ltd., with Bolton-by- Bowland and Slaidbum as branches and a trading area of 50 square miles of scat­ tered hamlets and farms.


then onward. In 1952 the name of the


OAR IMPACT


town was at a premium, trading conditions were adequate, but the rapid in­ crease in the family car and the advent of the super­ market. steadily made an iimression. In consequence, the society’s business was taken over by Co-operative Retail Services Ltd., in 1960 and some modernisations made to the premises. Later, the former Chat-


So long as transport into


Mrs. M. Smith, of Garstang, who was introduced by the president, Mrs. V. Shearman.


The main speaker was


tion of all present as she demonstrated the art of wine-making. She had begun wine-making as an amateur and was therefore able to point out the pitfalls which might hinder the beginner and she gave helpful hints to those who were eager to learn more.


Mrs. Smith held the atten­


speaker for her clear, concise and interesting demonstra­ tion.


During the business^ses-


sion, tile president reminded members of the forthcoming


Harvest Supper, this bang the first effort to help the County Appeal. Mrs. M. Ashcroft, sec­


Mrs. Rilej' thanked the.


president, was in the chair at the September meeting of Sawley Women’s Institute which was attended by 36 members. A get-well card was signed


Women’s Institute Mrs. J. Bolton, vice-


A letter from Mr. Varley was read. It expressed


Mrs. M. Walling; 3, Mrs- W. Featherstone; consolation, Mrs. M. Parker. Men: l, Mr. J. Parker; 2, Mr. J. Kay; 3, A. Meyler; consolation, Mr. Atkinson. Domino winners were: 1,


by members and it will be sent to Mrs. Varley, the president, who is ill in hos­ pital.


thanks for the flowers Mi's. Varley had received. Mrs. Chapman will attend


were: 1, M. Walling; 2, H. Manley; 3, M. Hayhurst; 4, Mrs. J. Kay; 5. S. Dennison.


of material to be sent to the Solomon Islands. Mrs. Bolton then intro­


duced Mr. Shaw, of Preston, who sliowed slides of Devon


by Mrs. Chapman and win­ ners of the competition for a jubilee souvenir were: 1, Mrs. Rushton: 2, Mrs. Dy­


him by Mrs. Robinson. A mystery parcel was won


and Cornwall. Thanks were expressed to


son; 3, Mrs. V. Giles. Sabden


pupils at St. Nicholas’ Sun­ day School, Sabden, together with the Vicar, the Rev. J. E. . White, and Mrs. White and the Sunday school teachers, went to Blackpool to see the illuminations on Friday even­ ing. They had supper at Bisp- ham.


Illuminations More than 50 children,


Harvest


vices were held in the Metho­ dist Church, Sabden, on Sunday. The special preacher at both services was Mr Johnson, of Pudsey.


Thanksgiving Harvest Thanksgiving ser­


the Autumn Council Meet­ ing. Mrs. Dyson gave a length


Downham Women’s Insti­ tute, held last Thursday, in the Village Hall, took the form of an open meeting and Miss M. Barton, presi­ dent, welcomed husbands and friends. Mr. F. Dain, of Kirkham,


Women’s Institute The monthly meeting of


Downham s


Harrison. Mrs. Roney won the com­


petition. Tea hostesses were Mrs.


gave a very graphic descrip­ tion of a visit behind the Iron Curtain and he showed interesting slides of Hun­ gary and its way of life. He was thanked by Mrs.


Harrison, Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Whitsey, Mrs. Wignall, Airs. Todd, Miss M- Todd and Miss P. Wilson.


Grindleton


Airs. Altham, and the speaker was the Rev. W. Frankland of West Bradford, his subject being- Church Folk Songs. Tea and home-made bis­


Women’s Fellowship was held in the Methodist Chapel on September 16, and there was a very good attendance. It was presided over by


Women’s Fellowship The first meeting of the


cuits were served after the meeting. 1


f ’ Newton In Bowland


bers of Newton Congregation­ al Chapel held their Harvest Festival Services. Preacher at both services was the Rev. D. Westhead, of Mill Hill, Blackburn. The organist was Mrs. E.


retary of the Produce Guild, said that a demonstration of cake decorating and another on home cookery were being arranged. Members of the Handicraft


bum branch of Clitheroe Co-operative Society was added. However, the survival of


small village stores became increasingly difficult because of ever-rising expenses. This, coupled with the modem trend towards the large cen­ tral store, eventually led to closures. First Slaidbum, th en


events would help in pre­ paring next year’s show. Members were reminded of


Guild were urged to attend a demonstration on rush work which is to be held in Clitheroe. It was felt that, these


the jumble sale in aid of the Ribble Valley Swimming Baths Appeal which, due to unforeseen circumstances,


has been put forward' to October 16.


Harvest Sale was held in the schoolroom, followed by . talk on Norway, illustrated with slides, given by Mr. David Howard, of Bolton-by-Bow­ land. Proceeds were for Chapel


Haslewood. On Monday evening the


funds. Mitton Wliist and


was held at Mitton last Fri­ day in aid of Clitheroe Physiotherapy Centre and £50 10s. 6d. was raised. . Whist winners were; Wo­ men: 1, Mrs. J. Meyler; 2,


Dominoes A whist and domino drive


Harvest Festival On Sunday last the mem­


Dalehead


fully decorated by church members for the Harvest Thanksgiving Services at Dale Head on Sunday, preacher in the afternoon was the Rev. H Elliot of Rathmell. Evensong was taken by Rev. J. F. Salisbury, Vicar of Tos­ side. Organist- was Mrs. J. Cal-


The church had been taste­ Tosside


Women’s Group Airs. M. Roberts, was the


leader, welcomed the speaker, Airs. M. Shaw, Slaidbum, who gave a talk illustrated with slides on her family holi­ day in the Scilly Isles. Pro­ jectionist was Airs. V. Wood. Airs. B. Pilling expressed


hostess for the September meeting of the Tosside and District Women’s Group. Airs. K. Mason, group


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Mrs. Isherwood; 2, J. Har­ greaves; 3, Mr. H. Dolphin; consolation, Mr. T. Billington. Winners of the competition


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business meeting followed when members agreed to donate a stainless steel sink unit to Tosside Institute.


and Domino Drive was held in. Church House, Biirnridge, .on' Monday last. There were 10 - tables for 1 whist and 5 tables for • dom-


Harvest Sale A Harvest Sale and Whist


inoes. M.C. was Mr. J. Calverley .


Airs. • Standrell from Halton West; 2, Mrs. H. Townson; 3, Mrs. G. Newhouse from Hellifield; Secret No. Mrs. P. Tilbury. Mens—1. Mr. S. Robinson


who also auctioned’ produce., Prizes were presented by Mrs., J. Calverley. Winners were: Women’s—1, .


Capstick were .given by Air. H. Dunnington.-who also pre­ sented them with some oil paints as Mrs. Capstick is an amateur artist.


Cycling


Cycling proficiency awards were presented to eight pupils of Chatbum OE School at a short ceremony in the School Hall on Friday.


Rural Council, Coun. Frank Clayton, presented certifi­ cates and badges to Andrew Helm, Keith Hargreaves, Ian Nixon, Ian Field, Neil Davies, Paul Bretherton, Roger Pea­ cock and Roger Thomber.


Chairman of Clitheroe


Flower talk for NFU ladies


from Halton West; 2, Air. A. Alann: 3, Mr. R. Hanson from West Bradford; Secret No. Air. S. Holgate from Rim- ington.


verley. There was a good con­ gregation.


G. Sharp and the assistant road safety organiser, Air. R. Prankland.


Also present were Coun. J. A talk and demonstration


worth from Hurst Green; 2. Air H. Dolphin from Hurst Green, and 3, Mrs. H. Ains­ worth from Hurst Green: Secret No. Margaret Metcalfe from Bolton-by-Bowland.


Dominoes—1, Aliss J. Ains­ Ghatburn


Barbecue A successful barbecue, or­ ganised by the Village Hall


Committee was held at Crow Trees Farm, the home of Mr. and All’S. F. Capstick. earlier,


thanks to Airs. Shaw for a very interesting evening. Tea and biscuits we r e served by the hostess. A


soup, hot dogs, beefburgers, parkin and coffee and attrac­ tions were stalls, sideshows, a bring and buy stall and


t-his-month. Refreshments inclu ded


tombola.


The event raised £40 lor Village Hall funds.


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instructors were Mr. B. Night­ ingale and Mrs! Thornber.


The course of lessons and proficiency test were held at the school in May when the


Langho


Whist and Dominoes Tlio Alen’s Committee of


St. Leonard’s School exten­ sion fund organised th e weekly whist and dominoes drive last Thursday in the school. Whist prizes were won by:


on flower arranging was given by Mrs. Sharp to Clitlieroe and District branch of the Lancashire N.F.U. Ladies’ Social Section aj -the Sun Inn, Waddington. Thanks were expressed by


All's. R. Berry, and later in the evening the floral arrange­ ments were given as prizes in the competition. Winners were: Mrs. G.


Women, Airs Al.. Merdith: Mrs. A. Altham; Aliss M. Alurray. .Men, Airs. Whita­ ker; Air. J. R. Ellis; All”. J. Hargreaves.


Al. Veevers: Airs. M. Simp­ son; Airs. Holden.


Domino winners were: Airs.


over by Airs. J. Barrow and three new members were wel­ comed.


The meeting was presided


autumn and winter fashions was given to members at the Whitewell Hotel on Wednes­ day by Tudor House Fashions, of Waddington.


A mannequin parade of Martin Top


Group services The monthly group services


were held at Salem Congre­ gational Church and Mr G. Golding and young people f rom the Independent Alethodist Church, Barnolds- wick, took the afternoon ser­ vice. The minister, the Rev. J. K. Gardiner, conducted the evening service.


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Young riders cross the brid Be at Downham on a mellow autumn afternoon. Thanks to Mr. and Mrs.


Earl guest at Alamein dinner


Waddow Grove, Waddington, was elected as honorary sec­ retary of the North African Reunion Association at its annual meeting at the Kings Arms Hotel, Accrington.


All-. H. D. Raansbottom, of


president. Major E. Russell; vice-president, Air. C. F. Short: chairman, Mr. L. Walsh; vice- chairman, Mr. T. Barnes; social secretary, Mr. J. Lord; auditor. Air. S. Longdon.


Other officers elected were:


Messrs. R. P. Denner, C. Arm- s-U-ang, F. E. Brind-le. G. H. Mellor, H. Treaton, A. Dod- geon, H. Hoyle, J. Robinson. N. Morris. C. B. Cress-well and H. Kenyon.


Committee members are


Moorhouse. Mrs. Speak. Mrs. L. Carlisle, Mrs. Cowper- thwaite Mrs. J. Cowgill and Mrs. G. Cowgill.


be held at the Conservative Club in Accrington on Friday, October 16, and among the guests will be - the Earl of Onslow, patron of the Associa­ tion. This event is popular with ex-Servicemen mainly from the Clitheroe. Accring­ ton. Blackburn and Rossen-


The Alamein Dinner is to dale areas. DRAMA FESTIVAL


offers to patrons priority book­ ing cf more than six seats for a minimum donation of 5/-. ''V festival of full-length plays runs from October 26 to Jl. at the Civic Hall.


Clitheroe Drama Festival


Clithcroe Advertiser and Times, September 25,1970 S


Improvements to homes planned


Planning and Estates Com­ mittee include: Front entrance porch at 21,


Plans approved by Clitheroe


Windsor Avenue, for Mr. M. Bialecka; extension forming new bathroom and store on ground floor at 0, Newton Street, for Air. J. Pye; new outkitchen at 16, Pimlico Road, for Air. F. Walker. Private garage at 63, Chat­


bum Road, for All-. W. J. Slin- ger; kitchen extension at 4, Grafton Street, for Mr. A. Whaites. Subject to certain condi­


tions, detail plans for two pairs of semi-detached houses and five detached dwellings with garages on land off Hen- thorn Road, for Kirk Develop­ ments Ltd. Rear entrance porch at


Moorga.rth, Littlemoor Road, for Air. P. Wrigley; erection of a coal hopper height 14 ft., station yard, off Station Road, for Air. J. Pearce. Private garage at 23, Fair-


field Drive, for Air. K. S. Whit­ taker; extension forming new kitchen and bathroom on ground floor at 8, Satin-ill Road, for Airs. Bentley. Additional extension to kit­


chen and new boiler house at 34, Well Terrace, for Air, and Mrs. Tomlinson; private gar­ age at 14. Windermere Avenue, for Mr. N. J. Rowley. Subject to certain condi­


tions, an illuminated facia sign 15 ft. 3 ins by 2ft. 1 in.


Lane Ends Cottage, for Mr. T. Barber.


A private garage at 2, Four


Y.F.C. at liatchery*


manager, gave the members a very interesting tour of the Hatchery, explaining the pro­ cess from the eggs entering tlte factory to the time when


Slinger expressed thanks to Mr. Yates. A business meeting followed


they leave as chicks. Tea and biscuits were served. Keith Whitnvell and Miles


with Harry Whitwell presi­ ding.


Rotary Club’s Auction


planning a-big auction sale to raise money for the swimming baths appeal. I t will be held in Shawb ridge


Clitheroe Rotary Club is


Mill on Friday, October 9. when the auction will be con­


bute to the auction by giving articles in good condition, should contact a member of the Rotary Club or leave goods at the mill.


ducted by Mr. C. Hothersall.. and Mr. H. Forrest. Anyone wishing to contri­


Wliittie-le-Woods, was the venue for a recent meeting of Clitheroe Young Farmers’ Club and 29 members atten­ ded. Mr. Yates, the Hatchery


Maple Leaf Hatcheries, at


at 8, Market Place, for Polo Signs Ltd.


are to bring you more & % V . • Issued by the Solid Fuel Heating Service (North iFcstJ Fuel House, 49 Bolton Road, Farnutorth, Bolton BL4 7JN


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