8 Clithcroc Advertiser and Times, Augvst 27,' 1971
FAREWELL TO VICAR
t h e Vicar of Sabdcn, the Rev.
J. E, White conducted farewell' scrvice.s on Sunday, at St Nicholas Parish Church.
take up the post of chaplain at the Roundhouse Psychiatric Hospital. Devizes, , Wiltshire, afterwards went with his wife
warden, was chairman, and Mr. J. Hoocock, the people’s warden presented a cheo.ue on behalf of the parishioners.
steel liav and wine glasses Mrs H. Britclifte yavc the vicar a
leather writing case on behalf ot the
tc.achers and scholars at the biiiiday .School.
rile Vicar and Mrs. White
service were read by the Rev C. W. Rasmussen
thanked everyone for their gills and kindness towards them ouring their stay in the village Lessons at the afternoon
duties was to enrol six new lirownies at .St. Mary’s RC cliibroom.
White a plant and a record token.
Brow nies served simpers. Then all die Brownie Pack gave a concert, and presented to Mrs
Afterwards; th e new
cesses published in last week’s Advertiser and Times, the name ot Clithcroc Girls’ Grammar School pupil Jennifer Seed was inadvcrtcnily left out. Jennifer gained A passes in Latin, French and German.
Fined £5
Avenue, was lined 1.5 plus £4.16 back duty when he admitted in a letter to Clitheroe magistrates court, keeping an unlicensed car on the road.
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A CHATBURN man. Gcolfrcy B a r k c r, 26, of Greenfield
^-levei passes In the list of A-lcvel suc
0-ie of Mi.s. While's last
the Mothers* Union presented to Mrs. White a stainless
Mrs. Lawson on behalf of
to the school, where presenta tions were
m.ade. Mr. H. Britcliffe, vicar’s
Mr. White, who i.s shortly to
Mj^stery accident costs company director £10 fine
COMPANY director James Christopher Kenyon’s only re collection of
an-.accidont in which his car ran into a lamp post was of hearing,“a sort of explosion”, he said when
when he saw Kenyon in hospi tal. following the accident he had .said: “I tried to light a cigarette, fumbled with my lighter, took my eyes off the road and it happened.” Mr. Keith Goddard counsel
for Kenyon_ suggested that his client, seeking an explanation of why the accident should hap pen on a road he knew so well, had forwarded a theory to an ambulance man that he might
Cotton, said that he. as an automobile engineer, inspected over 1.000 cars a year, and that a windscreen would make a noise like a explosion as it shattered.
that he used to smoke about three cigarettes during the jour ney. and that one’s attention was distracted while lighting a cigarette. A defence witness, Mr. Kevin
have been lighting a cigarette at the time. Kenyon told the magistrates
ting. said that Kenyon, ot Glebe House. Slaidburn. was driving along Waddington
Ro.ad. Clitheioe. towards Waddington. As he neared the cemetery, in stead of going round the' cor ner. he mounted the pavement and collided with a lamp post. PC Robert Bolt said that
five time a week from his home at Glebe House. Slaidburn, along Waddington Road, where the accident happened, to his business. He knew the road very well indeed and, as conditions were excellent at that time, there was no reason why he should have an accident. Insp. T. J. Sumner, prosecu
magistrates found the c a se proved and fined him £10 plus endorsement. ^ Kenvon said that he drove
faced at Clitheroe magistrates’ court with a summons of dnvins without due care. He pleaded not guilty but the
was uslikcly to shatter as a re sult of an impact not directly involving the windscreen itself. “All sorts of thinis can cause
shattered a n d completely opaque.”
for 33 years, and covered be- hveen 25.000 to 30.000 miles a year, said Mr. Goddard.
LOWER PRICES AT AUCTION MART
AT the special monthly sale of brucellosis accredited cattle, at .Clithcroc Auction Mart there were 12 newly-calved cattle, five iri-calf cattle, four store cattle, and 12 calves.
especially cows and heifers in calf.
of non-accrcditcd in-calf and store cattle was very well atten ded by customers, and the entry of good quality strong stores met a good demand.
On Friday at Clitheroe, a sale
Mr. Cotton further consi dered that a modern windscreen
on Monday found 73 fat cattle. 41 pigs, 121 ewes and 1.098 lambs.
while pigs and ewes found trade similar to recent weeks. Lambs,
Trading in cattle was firm,
there was a very good show of 63 quality newly calved cattle, mainly heifers, for the weekly sale.
GISBURN
cattle were slightly cheaper than the week before.
Trade was' brisk, but all
gilts, sows and store pigs, there were 273 forward. Trade was good.
at Gisburn. when 188 newly calved cows and heifers, includ ing'57 fully accredited animals were forward in the dairy sec tion.
There was also a good trade
cattle were forward, along with 2,362 sheep, 51 pigs and 428 calves.
In .the fatstock section, 173
and strong calves found a firm trade. Smaller calves w e re several pounds cheaper than the week before. At Gisburn’s sale of in-pig
Some 69 calves were forward,
however,, brought lower prices lhan usual. At Clitheroe, on Tuesday,
cattle were forward. The fatstock sale at Clitheroe
Some 23 in-calf and 41 store Trade was good for all sorts, Kenyon. 57. had been a driver
this to happen—such as heat.’ he _ said. “.Some people leave their car in the garage and re turn to find the windscreen
I ? < DISTRICT JOTTINGS - 3 ^ m l i R E E -U ERMSED VI , V
• V NEWS _ of the special .awa'rd-of merit, in the Lancashirei‘-Best
1 : K.e p t ... Village . . Competition.
.pride,by . the Parish Council on Thursday. • .
. said: ..'.“r think we ^can • be very pleased about this award.. We still have black .spots that Ave are aware of, and we can only hope that it pricks the . con
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v.Coun J. H. Fell, chairman, '
Quail, deputy secretary of the competition committee, says: "One wonders how people in a busy village such as Whalley manage to keep itS'main street i free of litter, but litter-free it The letter praises Whalley on
■A letter from Mr; Tom s”
from Miss Alice Alston. Mr. C
ott.ini is also liolding the Speak Cup which he won for the best 'cgclablc exhibit.
trophy for ni ost points in,members’ classes, Chatburn
FOR 25 yeans Miss Alice Alston has been chairman of Sabdcn Horticultural Society and during that time she has not missed
,was there to introduce the guests and propose a vote of thanks to all those who took part.
Mr. Jack Haworth, said: “En tries were slightly down on last year, but we w'ere not dis appointed at the number.”
Keys; 3. B. Rushton. Perennial blooms: I, I^accy
Graham. One rose: 1, R. Graham; 2,
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during the week when flowers were badly battered by the wind and rain, tlie S. Catherine’s Sunday School presented a gay, colourful appearance with the numerous entries in all classes of_ flowers, and extra variety being added by the assortment of home' grown vegetables.
Canon C. F. Goodchild, wel comed people to the show, em phasising'that the occasion must be the
fir.st of its kind for a long,: number of years. He in troduced the opener', Mrs. E. H. 'Grctton of The Old Hall, West Bradford, who congratu lated tthe entrants upon their exhibits and appealed for sup port for this effort and others, planned to raise money for the extension to the Sunday School building.
The vicar, the Reverend
judge. Mr. Sam Green, of Grindleton, who. spoke of the standard of the exhibits and
The Vicar introduced the j ■' In spite of the bad weather
the Vicar, presented the prizes. CHILDREN
Oddie; 2, John Chew. Miniature Garden; 1, Elizabeth Hartley; 2, The Chew family.
OPEN
. niest: 1 and 2. Mrs. W. Ffankland; 3. Mrs. Haythorn- fhwaite. Roses: 1, Mrs. J. Grim- shaw; 2, Mrs. M. Smolt. Sweet peas: J. Mrs. J. Grimshaw; 2. Mrs. M. Smolt. Annuals or perennials: 1, Mrs. W. Frank- land: 2, Miss Pate. Tomatoes:
.1, Mr. J. B. Bird. Vegetables: 1, Mr. A. Tittcrington; 2, Canon Goodcliild.
rs ARE COMING TO CUTHEROE LEARN n o w TO LOSE WEIGHT A m KEEP IT OFF!!
FREE OPEN MEETING STARKIE ARMS HOTEL.
Tuesday, 7th September----8-00 p.m. Regular wccldy classes will be JicRl every Tuesday
Bunilcy Tuesdays 8 p.m. Accrington Mondays 8 p.m.
Blaekburii Thursdays 8 p.m.
For further details telephone Chatbnrn 279, :Or 0 6 1 - 8 3 4 ' 9 0 5 7 ^ \ o r -w r i t e v r ^ V ‘' ' ~ ' : ^
WciglitWalchei’s,; GrampianHouse,;-144 Dcansgate, Manchester ME3 SEE.
•for the Clithcroc Swimming Baths Fund.
■ of cakes and chocolates. . There was also a bring and
a demonstration of cake icing and chocolate making given Ijy Mrs. M. Thompson, of Silsden, assisted by Mrs. Ishcrwood. They were thanked by the president. Mrs. M. Hojjwood. A crinoline iady cake was won by Mrs. E.'Davies and a num ber, of, members won small lots
buy: stall, and tea and biscuits •were.-served.
all and Miss Ainscow of Dut ton and Knowlc Green, and
. The judges were Miss Green-
WISWELL Wt annual show at the school in Barrow raised £21
During the evening there was
Coloured embroidery; 1, P. 'W. Seremacic; 2, Mrs. ■
Were as follows: “eggs. Mrs. Williamson; ffor adult):
Scrcmack. Knitted garment (for child:
Modkinson; 2, Mrs. M. Thomp son. ,
ioru 3, jyjjjj Lytle, Pther crochet: I, Mrs. A.
.
_Soft toy; 1, Miss E. M. Foster: 2. Mrs. L. Haworth; 3, Mrs. Rudgyard. Tampshadc; 1, Miss M.
Cushion; Mrs. M. ■ Power. Doll: Mrs. H. Enibley.
Mrs. Ecnion. Crocket garment: 1, Miss E. ivi- Foster: 2, Mrs. A. Hodkin-
Embroidery plain: Mrs.
by Mrs. W. Frankland. A spe cial prize was awarded to Mrs. D.. Walmsiey for the largest number of exhibits and conso lation prizes were awarded by Mr. Green to all the children who had entered in tlicir classes. Winners of the raffles were Mrs. W. Frankland and Mrs. Hay- •thornthwaite.
All these prizes were donated
also held and refreshments were served by the committee responsible for the show. Tile .vicar thanked ail those wlio had
worked or supported the effort in any way.
A , bring and buy stall was
Mrs. N. Dugdalc; 2. Mrs. L. Hartley. Flower arrangement: 1. Mrs. B. Freeman; 2, Mrs. A. Tittcrington. Miniature arrangc-
Vase of mixed flowers: I. Wild Flowers: 1, Suzanne
also mentioned the desirability of _keeping strictly to the con ditions laid down for each class. Mrs. Goodchild. the wife of
and Bruce. Roses: 1, T. Allham; 2. R.
2, Lacey and Brucc. Dahlias: 1. B. Rushton. One dahlia: I. H. Heys; 2. H.
Brucc; 2. H. Keys. Calendulas: I. K. Ainsworth;
Heys: 3. Lacey and Brucc. Lady’s spray: 1, Laccy and
Laccy and Bruce: 2, E. Jack- son: 3, B. Rush ton. Buttonhole: 1, H. Keys; 2. H.
Flowers, open: Arrangement: 1, C. Pickard. Arrangement in egg cup: 1,
RESULTS
show was Mr. Fred Cottam, who won the Alan Green Rose Bowl for most points in the members’ classes and the Speak Cup for the best vegetable ex hibition. The Harper Cup for the best floral exhibition and the Pcndle Furniture Cup was won by Mr. Ken Taylor. The secretary of the society.
lands, Sabdcn. opened the show. The chairman of the .show. Mr. John Waddington. of The Old Vicarage, Sabdcn, was also present. Particiilarly successful at the
Mr. J. S. Walker, of Wood
horticultural and handicrafts show was held on Saturday in the council school. Miss Alston
attending the annual show. When the. 2Sth annual floral
CHAIRMAN OF SABDEN SHOW FOR 25 years
lo Chrysanthemums: 1. E. Tay 3. E. Jackson.
2. E. Sedgwick. Vase ot flowers: 1, B. Rush-
Sedgwick: 2, E. Sedgwick. Vase of perennial phlox: I,
J. Wilding: 2. J. Wilding. One foliage pot plant: 1, E.
2, Birtw'cll and Boocock; Peas: I, F. Cottam; 2, H. Norcross.
Boocock. Potatoes, white: I, F. Cot-
cross: 2. F. Cottam. Potatoes kidney: 1, F. Cot
F. Cottam; 2. F. Cot(am. Four onions; 1. A. Whittaker:
Brown; 2, F. Cottam; 3. E. E. Sagar.
making; Shaw.
J. Blandford. General embroidery; 1, U.
Sagar; 2. K. Ainsworth. Slab parkin: 1, K. Ainsworth;
Cottam; 2, K. Ainsworth. Victoria sandwich: I. E. E.
2, U. Lord. Madeira cake: I. E. E. Sagar;
fancy cakes; C. Scott. Eggs, open:
son; 2, T, Altham. Brown hen eggs: I. K. Ains
White hen eggs; 1, B. Collin-
worth; 2, E. Wilson; 3, T. Altham.
2 J. Haworth. Vegetables, members’ class: Tray of vegetables: I, F.
son; 2, K. Oinsworth. Bantam eggs: 1, J. Haworth;
Tinted hen eggs: 1. E. Wil
2. K. Ainsworth. Children under 16 years: Six
2. E. Jackson. Shrewsbury biscuits: 1, S.
Sagar; 2, S, Cottam; 3. E. Shaw. Fruit cake: 1, K. Ainsworth;
2. R. G. Pickering. Baking class open: Six small scones: 1, E. E.
ford; 2, J. Blandford. Paintings: 1. R. G. Pickering;
ton: 2, B. Rushton. Other handicrafts: 1, J. Bland
G. Walmsiey: 2, D. Dawson. Smocking or needlework: I,
Lord. Pottery painting: 1, B. Rush-
Embroidered table linen: 1,
Harwood. Handicrarts open: Knitted garments: 1. E.
Cottam. .Shallots
Leeks 1, J. Harwood
Crocheting, tatting or lacc- 1, M. Cook; 2, E.
cock; 2. J. Haworth. Carrots: 1. F. Cottam. Tomatoes: I, A. Broatiley. I. F. Cottam;
F. Cottam; 2. F, Cettam, Three exhibition onions: 1,
2, Birtwell and Boocock. Turnips: 1. Birtwell and Boo
2, F. 2, J.
Broad beans: 1, Birtwell and
lam: 2. F. Cottam. Potatoes, coloured: 1, Nor
tam; 2. F. Cottam. Potatoes, coloured, kidney: 1,
A. Whittaker. Veceliililc.s, open: Cauliflower: I. A. Pritchard. Lettuce: I. F. Cottam. Three beet: I, A. Whittaker;
Brucc; One flowering pot plant: I,
A. Whittaker; 2, R. Wallace. Vase of hardy herbaceous: 1,
ton: 2. E. Sedgwick. Carnations: 1, Lacey and
E. Sedgwick. One gladioli: I, E. Sedgwick;
r: 2, A. Taylor. Gladioli: 1, £. Sedgwick; 2,
F. Cottam; 2, A. Broadicy. Four onions: 1. L; Clarkson;
and Brucc; 2, Laccy and Bruce; 3; Xaccy and Brucc. Flowers, members. Vase of annuals: 1. B. Rush-
A. Broadicy; 2. S. A. Spencer. Foliage pot plant: 1, T. Hill;
Bruce; 2. W. Britcliffe; 3, Birt- wcll and Crozier. Hardy herbaceous: 1, A.
2, W. Rimmer. Vase of flowers: 1, Laccy and
Whittaker; 2, Laccy and Bruce. Vase of four perennial phlox:
Brucc. Roses: 1, E. Wilson; 2, A.
2. Birtwell.and Crozier. Carnations: 1, Laccy and
Sweet peas: 1. F. T. Mitchell;
Pritchard. Chrysanthemums: I, K. Tay
Birtwell and Crozier. Antirrhinums: I. F. T. Mit
lor: 2. A. Taylor. Asters: 1. W. ' Britcliffe; 2,
ton; 2. H. Marsh. Children’s
clas.scs; Wild grasses: 1. H. Walmsiey;
worth; 2, H. Walmsiey; 3, A. Hill.
ard: 2. G. Duff, 3, A. Pickard. Painting: ], S. White; 2. S. Schofield; 3. S. Jones; com mended, K. Beckett. S. Jones, J. Wood. J. Holden, K. Haworth, D. Holden, W. Tay lor, A. Whiteside, M. Proko- pysgyn, W. Murray, M. Proko- pysgyn.
Miniature garden: '1. M. Pro- kopysgyn; 2, G. Duff; 3, W. Murray. Children’s handicrafts; Any article, up to eight years:
3. H. Walmsiey; commended, J. Calvert.
1, M. Prokopysgyn; 2, M. Pro- kopsygyn. Special prizes:
Any article, 13 to 15 years:
most points in members’ classes: F. Cottam.
best vegetable exhibit: F. Cot tam.
cross; 2. F. Cottam. Potatoes, kidnev: 1, F. Cot-
Birtwell and Crozicr. Potatoes, round: 1, H. Nor
Cottam. Tomatoes: I. A. Broadicy; 2,
Btruvell and Boocock. Lettuce; J. F. T. Mitchell; 2,
Norcross.
2. E. Wilson. Carrots; p. Cottam; 2, H.
A. Wliittaker. _ Cabbage; 1, A. Whittaker; 2, A. Whittaker. Cauliflower; I. A. Pritchard;
lam; 2, F. Cottam. Turnips: 1. A. Whittaker; 2,
best floral exhibit, members classes: K. Taylor.
hibit, open classes: K. Taylor. £1 voucher for best vegetable
Whittaker: 2, Mrs. F.'Cottam; 3, H. Jackson.
craft classes: R. G. Pickering. Weightlifting potatoes: 1, A.
WISWELL WI SHOW WINNERS
Lytle; 2, Mrs. Fcnion; 3, Mrs. M. Power.
E. M. Foster; 2, Miss M. Lytle; 3, Mrs. M. Power.
Power; 2, Mrs.’ H: Cooke. Victoria sandwich: ’ 1. Mrs.'
Soft fruit jam: l . ' Mrs. M.
H. Cooke: 2, Mrs. M. Hop-* wood; 3. Mrs. E. Grimshaw. The Smelt Cup for handi
Mrs. I. Thompson, , organiser of the show and:each received a small gift.
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crafts was ■ presented to Miss E. M. Foster by last - year’s winner: Mrs. 1.
Daw.son; The judges were thanked by
M. Foster; 2. Mrs. F. W. Seremack; 3, Mrs. S. Sharpies. Miniature flower: 1, Miss
Any other craft: 1, Miss E.
A GROUP of ; Billington children who organised- a jumble sale' to raise money for
Clitheroe. Hospital League of Friends last week,'J,'proudly presented to the matron. Miss V. Johnson, a sum of £3.55 in a sweets./tin.),;,/
.
staff, and:; attractions included a cake stall.
■Its object wasr to raise cash ganised hv ih to , provide i pockcl-moncy for-- > patients
asc lu j^umucs. -
sale were ;given/the:opportunity -arranged, by Stonyhurst'College ' th?nts j'h,. •to hand over the-money^ during: and; sicK people-are ^ t a k e n c h i
. The ;five.-;boys, who ran the- Each; year, a pilgrimagi is '-v
. The,;'coffee morning, and :a . Hospital, travelling by : train ' Kim*® similar..,event in
..the, afternoon. , and sea;: but this
year.The two ' RnLeri“ ^ “ °^
Johnson: jn her.flat at; the,Hos- - wafers ,at,-Lourdes.. .Last year Pital- -
' one patient went fronrclithernoV'WW^®^^^^ was
attended.by,-members of. patients .will .be travelling, by ,DchS ' r^^^ J 'v.
a coffee morning held lly Miss be'bathed in the w S r l S o i t ' 'S;„an"°Rn^^^^^^ .. '
airofrom Luton. :Thc trip is financed and or-
the two , patients and t.wo mem- For*^a' w e^ ’i 8 ^ ^ ’ bera of .staff who^'; w
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^Penscs. l d r e n for their <?''-
ca Sat
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baking classes: E. E. Sagar. Special prize for best in handi
Special prize for best Pcndle Furniture Cup for
exhibit, open classes: F. Cot tam.
£I voucher for best vegetable £1 voucher for best floral ex
hibit. members’ classes: K. Taylor.
members’ classes: F. Cottam. £1 voucher for best floral ex
best floral c.\hibit: K. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Speak Cup for
Mr. asd Mrs. Harper Cup for AND
Nine n: GABDI
ABBEX AOMIS
- Ini Alan Green Rose Bowl for
1, C. Hacket. Any article, eight to 11 years: I. C. Carwens; 2. E. Lonsdale;
Vase of flowers: L H. Pick
B. Rushton. Dahlias, arranged: 1, "B. Rush-
chell; 2, Birtwell and Crozier. Dahlias: 1, F. T Mitchell; 2,
2 K. Ainsworth; 3. H. Pickard. Wild flowers: 1, K. Ains
1. T. Hill; 2. T. Hill; 3, Birtwell and Boocock.
A. Broadicy; 2, A. Whittaker. One flowering pot plant: 1,
2. Birtwell and Crozicr; 3, B. Rushton. One flowering pot plant: 1,
ton; 2. T. Hill. Calendulas: 1, A. Whittaker;
Cottam; 2, A. Broadicy. Plate of .soft fruit: 1. Leccy
Cottam; 3. H. Norcrostt. Any other vegetable; 1, F.
2, H. Marsh; 3, Birtwell and Boocock. Peas: 1. F: Cottam; 2, F.
F. Cottam. Broad beans: 1, H. Norcross;
2, J. Haythornthwaitc., Shallots: 1, A. Whittaker; 2,
cock; 2, A. Whittaker. Three exhibition onions: 1,
Beet:- 1, Birtwell and Boo Visit to seaside
; With therhbliday .fcelin^'still in the air. two o f . the village organisations _ took - the .oppor
half a. day ;at St., Anne’s." Al though it was raining a little on their arrival, ; the . weather soon cleared and the party had a .very enjoyable time. A- few members went on to Blackpool, but the. majority stayed in St.
ranged by Mrs. BowskilJ and Mrs. T. Hudsbn.
■ From ’ September 2nd, ■ the ' The , draw for the . Denman club night is to be Thursday. College Bursary was taken and This is for,a trial period, and Miss M^ Jones was successful. the arrangement will. be. reviewed at the annual general meeting.
was on view. .
Cub Scouts Unfortunately- torrential rain
up by the, setting up of the co operative efforts for the Clith eroe Show. A competition winner was
The social time tvas taken
spbilf the plans of the Chat burn Cub Scout leaders. They had. hoped to take the boys for a weekend to Forest Becks, where they had a. camping site. However the weekend camp will still, be held — but not until September.
Presentation
• The preacher at Chatburn Methodist Chapel on Sunday was the Rev. SVilliam :Dickin- son-7-a:native of Chatburn and an old boy of Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. Mr. Dickin son is in his 50th year as a Methodist Minister, and he took this opportunity to return to the place where his Christian ex perience began. .
parents — Walter, and Sarah Jane Dickinson.
■evening services, both of which were taken by Mr. Dickinson. During the weekend, Mr.' Dick inson, and his wife who' now
tendance , -
,bye, in Kirby Moorsidc, near I’ickenng, were the guests of ha the Rev. J. A. and Mrs. Good-
ll. Whalley
and buy. sale at Whalley Metho dist Church gave the minister, the Rev. E. S. Josclin an oppor tunity. to : renew acquaintances with,.friends /from : his' former- circuit in Bury.
Old friends A coffee evening and bring
along to . .support the event which raised £18 for the Metho dist Church’s drug and rehabili tation c e n t r e at Chatterton Hey, Edenficld.
A coachload ■ of ' them • came the . morning • and
Mr. Dickinson presented the chapel with a hymn book case and a pulpit Bible, which were dedicated in memory of his
During the morning service,
There was above average at- at
La dy - Clitheroe. Mesdames Lawson. Richards, Spensicy and Whittaker;
Miss A. RawHnson. Tea hostesses were:—T h e
Waddington
A. Underwood, tea and cakes were served in tlicir home on Friday. There was a bring and buy- stall which was well supported. About 150 visitors attended making a total amount of £87.00 for the Methodist Church funds.
Tea and cakes Organised by Mr. and Mrs.
Ouluig
Methodist Church held their Sunday School outing on Satur day. Parents a n d friends accompanied the children to St. Anne’s .by coach. The party spent a most enjoyable day.
Members of Waddington v Ju tu ig
organised by the branch com mittee.
Barrow
the August meeting. The ne.xt meeting , is on September 29th, when a “ Potted Pantomime” will be discussed for Christmas.
an evening out on Saturday to a show at Blackpool and a meal afterwards. Many thanks go to Mrs.: Shirley Crowdy for arrang ing everything. This outing was in place of
Young Wives Barrow Young Wives enjoyed
by. retired members and wives of Waddington Royal Brit ish Legion. .They were also joined by widows of former members. The party stopped for tea at Grassjngton. 'The outing was
A . myslery trip was enjoyed
Tarbuck, ’at the ABC theatre. Tlie piece of cotton for the After the show, members had Solomon Islands which had time for a meal before return- been donated by Mrs. Capstick ing jo Chatburn.,
began its winter session with a coach outing' to Blackpool, where they went to see'Jimmy
Mrs. Clayton. On Friday the Ladies’ Club
tunity -to visit the seaside last week. The Ribblcsdale Club had
Hownham
at ;Mr. and Mrs. E. Croft’s bungalow in aid of the' church' boiler -fund. The various stalls were well patronised. Competi tion winners were: - . Mrs. L. Scott’ and Mrs. D. Snowdon. £6 'syaX raised by the event.
For boiler fund A'tea: cake,evening was held
Dbwnham Wi was held in the Anne’s. The outing was; ar- Xl'iase hall. Miss Barton presi
Blindness T h e monthly meeting of „
ding; . Mr.' G. Locke of Bury—him
self blind—gave a most inte resting ' talk on “Blindness in the Seventies”. He was thanked
,
;Which has been given to ‘Whal- ,ley, was received with great
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science of the people concer- ■ ned.” .
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v‘and. the: dilapidated.:car park i .adjoining the Spar supermarket ■lets down the rest of Whalley.” .Abbeyfield, is described -as
“a delightful spot” and further merit. is ■ expressed -towards' the- library, v .the: '.almshouses. . the j square, the grounds, and area; around-the Abbej', likewise the Church of. the English Martyrs and the shops.
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“Whalley. wc feel, has made a particularly,good effort to cap
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lage, ,St.-; Mary and All Saints won the highest, marks: “The colourful notice, board may be pid .ilo have , swung the scales in their favour.” Summing up. the letter .says:
ture the title of-Best Kept Vil lage.”
Of-the churches in the vil
its general tidmess, although the • . F; .P®cl.„was master of area around th- Ace of Spades- ' ‘
. .. .. . .. . total of 20 tables-took'part, and ceremonies, n ‘s
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; I Winners .< were: I, Mr. J. Kenyon (Longridge); 2, Mr. R. Fisher (Newton); , 3. Mrs.- S. Harrison (West Bradford); 4,
. Christine Wallbank; 5, Mrs. G.' Metcalfe;-'6; .Mr. A.' Mann; 7, Mrs. K. Taylor;,, 8, Mr. G. Sanderson ' (Bolton’-by-Bow- land); 9, Mr. :T. E.'Robinson (Boltonrby-Bowland);10, Mrs. E. -r Newhouse - (Newton); 11, Mrs. R.. Capstick :(Bolton-by- Bowland); 12, Mr. S. Butt (Long Preston). Children: 1, Linda Hough
donated the sum of £15.50 to St. Deny’s Children’s I-Jonic. Clithcroc, the proceeds : ot a jumble sale held .recently. .
J. Calverley: '■ 2; Mr. Hogg (Bcntham); 3, Christine: Wall- bank. The Women’s group has
Whalley
Weight watchers ‘ Members of Whalley Wl will
tails for the Clitheroe Show and urged members to support this event. She said that more en tries for exhibition had been received this year and thanked all who had made this possible.
Traffic lights
danger
CLITHEROE Rural Council
h.as asked the County Divisional Highways surveyor, Mr. K. W. Helm to support them in asking for double white lines to be placed on the Whalley side ot the traffic lights, at Porlficld Bar.
the request after learning that tliere had been several ncar- accidenls as a result of drivers crossing the present single while line in their hurrv to
The council decided to make
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move off when the lights cliangcd.
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School steps unsafe
informed and an opinion sought from him.
ords. Mr. K. W. Helm, divisi onal highways surveyor, is to be
this out .at a meeting of Whal- Icy Parish Council. Coun. J. H. Fell, chairman, explained that the county council intended to take over the school, but the governors could not decide to wliom the land belonged. There appear to be no rec
THE steps at the front of the old Grammar School in Whalley arc unsafe and are causing anxiety to a lot ot old people in the village. Miss P. Wilkinson pointed
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and spoke of forthcoming events including a weekend conference at Alston Hall and hoped mem bers would be able to avail themselves of this opportunity. In addition, the county will be holding an art exihibition in Lancaster in the near future. Mrs. H. Horsfall agreed to re present Whalley at the Conser vative council to be held at Garslang in September. Mrs. jj. Smith gave final de
a vote of thanks. Mrs. V. Shearman presided
by Miss H. Corden on Nature Cures. She spoke of the need for exercise and relaxation and of correct positions for sitting and standing etc., and care of diet if one desired good health. She spoke of a visit to a health farm which had proved most beneficial. Miss M. Ainsworth proposed
be watching .their ’weight and considering their posture in the coming weeks, following a talk
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Tossido'S: and jdfstrict:;i.W6men s Group visited Browshoime Hall;
y[^,oiueii’s .gr'oiip Fo£,it!3cir^,A&^
'. *The 'igrdup’s'’ institute com mittee organised a domino drive ’ - v"reccntly,r at which'; the; prizes lAvcre portions of itwollambs. A
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ton; 2,'Joyce'Kenyon; 3, Linda’ Kenyon; 4, Michael Grunwcll. Competition winners: 1, Mrs.
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