Cliihcroc Advertiser and Times, January 28,1972 5 GALLOPING GOURMETS’ OF WHALLEY


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Downham


Inn signs The monthly meeting of


Downham W. l. was heid in Dwnham Village Hall. In the absence of the president, the Vice-president, Mrs W. Barker, presided and welcomed the Rev. C. W. H. Lemon of Barrowford, who save a lecture on “Old Inn Signs” illustrated by slides. He was thanked by Mrs. Whi ttaker. A competition for an original


Miss S. Caton. Mrs. E. Robinson. Men: Mr. A. Smith, Mr. S. Hogg. Mr. T. Nelson. Dominoes: Mr. T. Townson


Mr. I . Robinson. Mrs. C. Newhousc. Christine • Wall- bank. Mr. H. Townson and Mrs. E. Walcrworth. • Children's dominoes: Joyce


Kenyon, Audrey Kenyon. Linda Kenyon and Duncan Bickncll. Competition: Mr. N. Craven,


inn sign was won by Mrs. A. Briggs. Arrangements for the


birthday party were put in hand for a future whist drive. Tea hostesses were: Mesdames


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Black, Wignall. Speak, Whi t­ taker, and Thornber .


Games n igh t A games social in the Village


Hall was arranged by the Village Hall Management Committee and took the form of a compe­ tition between Downham and Twiston. It was won by Down­ ham with a margin of 12 points. Games played were billiards,


snooker, table tennis, darts, whist and dominoes. There was also some dancing and refresh­ ments were served by the ladies of the committee.


Gisburn


Admirable work Members of Gisburn Young


Wives greatly admired the work of Miss M. Kenyon, of Halton West, when she spoke to them about sheepskin and demon­ strated some of its uses. Mrs. A. Walters, leader, introduced Miss Kenyon and later thanked h e r for an interesting evening. It was reported that the £40


raised by the carol singers had been sent to a chi ldren’s home in Nigeria. Tea hostesses were Mrs. Heap and Mrs. Parks.


Waddington T ory whist ipital clock-


Fom Robinson. a magistrate on


i bout eight years. Robinson, of


bench. He has of the Education


Vaddington. has '-burn Forest on nncil since 1932 on the Education for about 30


Brennand. Mrs. Johnson. Mrs. WaJmsley; gents: Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Underwood. Mr. Meyler. Dominoes: Mrs. 3. Fisher.


A whist and domino drive and dance he'd by Waddington Conservat ive Association was well supported. It took place in St. Helen's school on Friday night, the Roland Ford Duo providing the music. Whist winners, ladies: Miss


Mr s . J. Bancrof t . M r s . H. Chew. Mr. T. Walmsley, Mrs. Oddie. Miss Laycock. The seventh prize for a competi­ tion was unclaimed, the other winners being: Mr. T. Pvc. Mrs. Garnet t . Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Whittle. Mr. Bargh. Miss Wors- ley Taylor. Mr. John Leeniing.


Chipping


United service The united service in Chipping


tliis year was in St. Mary's RC Church on Thursday. There was an excellent attendance and the collection was sent lo the project for re-roofing the dam­ aged houses in the Ardoyne dis­ trict of Belfast. This realised £17. The service was conducted by the Rev. F. Duggan of St. Mary's and inspiring addresses were given by the Vicar of Chip­ ping. " the Rev. W. McGowan


and Mr. Eric Bainbridge of the C h : p p i n g Congregational Church. The Rev. T. Collinson of St. William's RC Church. Lee House. Thornley. led the clos­ ing prayers and pronounced the Blessing.


Waddington


on Thursday afternoon in the vestry. The meeting was led by Mrs. Bareli, who introduced the speaker. Rev. J. A. Goodhall . His inspiring talk was centred upon "Prayer .” The ladies


Fellowship The Women's Fellowship met


brought along various garments to make up a parcel, to ^be taken to The Queen's Hall Mission, in Blackburn, where they will be distributed to needy people. Also a collection. which


realized over £4. was taken sor “The Save the Chi ldren Fund.” Mrs. Banks was the pianist,


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and tea and biscuits were served by Miss Slaiding, Mrs. Harrison


and Miss Rushton. Tosside


Witches Mr=. G. Cunningham, of Merc


Syke House, was the hostess for the monthlv meeting of Tosstde and district Women's Group. Mrs. S. Schofield welcomed the speaker. Mr. E. Peel of Colne, who cave a talk on the Lanca shire'Wi tches”. He was thanked bv Mrs. G. Blackburn. Tea and biscuits were served by the hos.- css. and a short business meeting


followed.


-irther inser- price of th e he adverttse- pen to t rade


ver t isement


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Rowland Rural District Council, and Mr. L. D, Telford, clerk to the council, vis i ted Tosside to present the.Holgatc R o a d Safety


Safety sh ie ld Coun. J. Porter, chairman of


Shield and book token to the


junior scholars. Also present was PC Marshall. Road Safety Offi-


cer.


Sports effort A whist and domino drive in


aid of the sports fund a n J a a 'W - ised bv the sports committee was held in Tosside Institute. There


were 32 tables. MCs were Mr. J.


Wilson and Mr. E. ^ clc“ lfcA ' Winners—Ladies: Mrs. L. Roc,


Mrs. H. Townson and Mrs. J. Pratt. The proceeds amounted to £35.


Pendleton


Visits arranged At Pendleton Wl 's monthly


and Miss Lawson. Arrangements for a visit to see "Sou111 Paci­ fic" at Cl iihcroe and the Spring Flower Show at Harrogate were made. A mannequin parade is being held on February 29th also for the funds. The speaker was Mr. Grant


being held for WI funds. This is being given by the president. Mrs. Bristol. Mis. Haworth


of the Manchester Regional Commi t tee on cancer, who showed members a ti lm entit­ led "Tile million Club” . Mr. Grant answered questions. Mrs. Thomas of Pendleton


was elected delegate to the spring council meeting and the AGM in London. Mrs. Nutter won the competition ior three Chr istmas cards. Tea-hostesses Mrs. Gornail. Mrs. Bleazard and Mrs. Crabtree.


Rimington


agement Committee held its first whist and domino drive of 1972. Mrs. Parker, wife of the


halgh. Dominoes: Mrs. Ellis. Mrs.


Cowgill, Mrs. Howard and Mrs.


Collins and Adrian Convoy. Under 10: Nicholas Capstick


and Alan Hartley. Competition: M. Bairstovv and


Mrs. Parker. M.Cs, Mr. A. Eccles and D.


Seed. Chatburn


Institute on Tuesday evening it was felt that sufficient interest was shown to warrant the formation of a Scout 'I loop in the village. There is already a Cub Scout pack, but for several years boys have had to join other Scout troops on becoming too old for the Cubs. Now they will be able to continue their Scouting activities in their own village. The first meeting proper is on Tuesday next in the Cub- Scout Room.


Scout troop At a meeting in the Church


branch of the Mothers' Union held its Annual Meeting recently opened by a Service, led by the enrolling member. Mrs. N. Maddock. There were apologies from


Mothers'’ Union Chatburn Christ C h u r c h


several members and after these had been read. Mrs. H. 1£. Boden. secretary. read the Minutes of the last A.G.M. The treasurer, Mrs. S. Ashworth read her report which shoved the finances to be in quite a healthy state. Mrs. Highton. sick visitors' secretary, gave a short report on the work of the sick visitors and thanked them for the way they carried out their duties. Mrs. Maddock gave a resume


on the activities of the Branch over the past year and thanked Mrs. Boden. Mrs. Ashworth, and all the committee members for their loyal suppor. She also thanked Mrs. High­


all members must be thanked for their contribution to the meetings — without them there would be no branch. In con­ clusion she asked for continued loyal support throughout, what she believed, would be another busy year.


ton for her contribution to the branch and also for playing the opening hymn for them at each meeting. Indeed, said Mrs. Maddock.


secretary after 12 years’ service. Mrs. W. Cartwright succeeds her and will be assisted by Mrs. Quaylc. Mrs. S. Ashworth con­ tinues as treasurer, assisted by


Off icers Mrs. H. E. Boden retired, as


Mrs. Stannard. Two committee members re­


tire after three veras’ service and the new committee consists of Mesdames Butters, C l a r k .


Palmer and Whi ttaker and the two newly-elected members


C. Spencer. Juniors. 10-14 years: Roger


Memorial Institute The Memorial Institute Ma n­


chairman, presented w'hist prizes to Mrs. D. Seed, Mrs. Dean, Mrs. T. Whi taker and Mr. W. Smith, Mr. C. Smith, Mr. Grecn-


meeting Mrs. Bristol presided. A whist and domino drive is


Mesdames Atkinson and Brewer. Plans were made for a jumble stile, the day outing and the Women's World Day of Prayer. Pics and peas were then served.


Fellowship The speaker at the Chatburn


Methodist Women's Fellowship on Wednesday afternoon was the Rev. E. Josclin of Whallcy. There was a good at tendance to hear Mr. Joselin give a very helpful devotional New Year message. Mrs. G. P. Womersley presided. The usual tea and bis­ cuits were served at the close of the meeting.


Worston and Twiston Conserva­ tive Association held a commit­ tee meeting at Manor House, Chatburn. by kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. J. Stuart-Mills. The main business was to make final arrangements for the whist E7111!IH11 and Domino drive tomorrow in the Downham Village Hall. It was reported to the committee that plans are well in hand and that the manv excellent prizes had been donated to them by friends of the association.


Making plans The Cha (burn. Downham,


of the Ribblcsdalc Club was mainly spent by members play­ ing dominoes and enjoying chat­ ting together. There was a good a ’tendance and tea-hostesses were Mrs. Denby. Mrs. M. Frankiand, Miss Frankiand and Mrs. Musgrovc


Ribblcsflale Club Thursday afternoon's meeting


Friday Club The girls began their last meet­


ing with games. These were fol­ lowed by a talk by Mrs. N. Maddock. and the members were given an outline of what the ciub hoped to accomplish during the next few months. A period was then taken up by handicrafts before the meeting


closed.


was the speaker at Chatburn Ladies Club on Thursday even­


About theatre Miss Barton, of Downham.


ing on “ Life as a Theatre-goer.” Mrs. H. Yates introduced the speaker, and a vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs. Stewart. Hostesses were Mrs. Kenyon, Miss Nut ter and Mrs. Stewart. The next meeting is on Febru­ ary 3rd when the speaker will be’ the Rev. A. Harpur. of Whal . ley. who will give an illustrated talk on “Japan.”


Christian Unity was marked in Chatburn by a united service a l the Methodist Church on Sun­ day. The Rev. J. A. Goodhal l , minister, conducted the service and the Vicar, the Rev. N. Maddock, was the preacher. The subject for the sermon was “Sir, we would see Jesus” and the Christ ian’s responsibility for showing Christ to the world was very clearly shown. The at tend­ ance was good. The organist was Mr. C. Johnson.


United service The Week of Prayer for


Sawley


monthly meeting of Sawlcy WI and read letters of thanks for Christmas gifts. Mrs. Slater gave a talk on the Oberammcrgau


Talk on Austria Mrs. T. Pyc presided at the


Whalley House plants


A wonderful array of house plants delighted members of Whalley W.l. at their monthly meeting. They had been brought along by Mr. Hirst, who 'spoke about their care. His very informative talk


was supplemented by answers to the questions put by mem­ bers, and much appreciated by the audience. He was thanked by tlic president. Mrs. M. Ainsworth, who confessed that she was never able to keep her house plants alive, but with all


wishing us to carry’ reports about their activities arc invi­ ted to leave written details at Fenton’s Supermarket , George Street, by noon each Tuesday.


Organisations in Whallcy


the helpful advice given hoped to do so in future. According lo notices of


she


forthcoming events, members are going to be busy. The president announced that a coffee evening would be held


Get in high Gear w ith .


MEN’S AND ‘SEA DOG JEANS or in various


YOUTHS’ “ YARLSON”


DENIM or CORDUROY colours


MEN dressed in shirt sleeves


and aprons gave a waiter ser­ vice of which any hotel would be proud, at Whallcy Parish


Church’s turkey tea, on Satur- dav


The 27 men, including the


Rev. R. A. Harpur. vicar pre­ pared and served the tea for 260 people in the Church of


England School. The hall was fi lled to capacity for the f i rs t sitting, when 200 sat down. On the menu was turkey, ham


cleared and put away and the chairs arranged for a concert. Artists taking par t included


congratulated the 27 “galloping gourmets” on their work.


sialad, trifles, jellies, cakes, bread and butter and tea, all of first class quality. In her vote of thanks. Mrs. Harpur


DUNSOP TO ENTER BEST KEPT VILLAGE CONTEST


DUNSOP Bridge is to enter the next Best Kept Village competiton. the parish council decided on Monday. The full council, under the


encouraged to help. Concern was expressed


chairmanship of Mr. R. Whi t­ taker. voted in favour of enter­ ing the competition, after dis­ cussion. and decided that other organisations in the area should be contacted and


,in aid of Clithcroc baths ap­ peal. The handicraft and pro­ duce guild arc having a jum­ ble sale, and a session of mar ­ malade-making is to be organ­


members that the Clithcroc show is to be held in April this year, and she urged members to prepare their entries in good time. The programme with a list o f subjects for the various sections was given to all mem­ bers.


ised by Mrs. M. Ashcroft. Mrs. H. Smith reminded


Tramps’ Ball


A TRAMPS' BALI, was held at Caldcrstoncs Hospital. Whal ­ lcy. on Friday night, about 300 people attending. A potato pic supper was provided and the winners of a competiion for the most authentic tramp's costume were: Rosemarie Haig. Cather ­ ine Grime, J. Marr. F. Dust. .1. Wilson and T. Howarth. Music was provided by the Kitchen- naires and the Anonymous Group.


South Africa


AN illustrated account of his recent visit to South Africa was given by Mr. W. Kinder when he spoke to the Men's Fellow­ ship at Whallcy Methodist Church. Councillor James Fell presided and Mr. J. Wallbank was host.


For children


AFTER hearing about how young patients at Caldcrstoncs Hospital, Whallev, were cared for, pupils of Sacred Heart School collected seven parcels of toys for the hospitol and these were distributed on Saturday morning. The children, aged


about the state of the road in the Boundary Hill area, where there is still a lot of water on the road, and the clerk was instructed to write yet again to the Bowland RDC urging im­ mediate action, and also action to improve the state of the cattle grid above Staple Oak.


end. Dominoes: Mrs. E. Crow- tlier. Mrs. J. Johnson and Mrs. E. Manley. Special pri/.cs were won by:


After tea, the tables were


Mr. Bill Griffiths and his wife Alice. Bill, who was blinded and had his hands cut off in a Japanese prison camp, is an ex­


cellent baritone. Others were Paul Fox and


Ro b e r t Brinkley, Stonyhurst College violinists; the Cour t Jesters, a madrigal group from the college; and the Accring­ ton Gi lbert and Sullivan Singers. Miss Dorothy Taylor gave a


vote of thanks at the end. Our picture shows Mr. Harpur


and some of the other men who prepared and served the tea.


WADDINGTON BELLS FUND NEARS THE £3,600 MARK


THE fund to recast the bells and repair the tower at St. i


Mrs. E. Crowiber and Mrs. Tongue. The men's committee were in charge of refreshments.


Loiii£ w a lk "The Pennine Way" was the


bers of St. Leonard’s Mothers’ Union. The walk covered 230 miles and took 23 davs. She said it was an ideal way of spending a holiday and had really enjoyed.:.


subject of a talk, illustrated by slides, given by Miss Heth- crington of Clitheroe, to mem­


pital after a short illness, of Mrs. lsobclla Whitiaker, widow of R e g i n a l d Whittaker, of Bil-


Obituary The death occurred in hos­


lington Gardens. Billington. Mrs. Whittaker came from Rish- ton 14 years ago to live at Billinctoii. where along with her husband, they were steward and stewardess of Billington Band Club for seven years. A service will be held at St. Leon­ ard's Church. Langho. today prior to interment at Old Langho. Church. Mrs. Whi t taker leaves a married daughter. Mrs. Langho Church. Mrs.'Whittaker


Read


Coltcc evening Despite the inclement wea­


six to seven, were told about the work of the hospital bv their teacher. Mrs. Whitton. a mem­ ber of the Calderstones Hospital League of Friends.


Barrow


Flower lime Barrotv Young Wives tried


their hands at flower making and floral decoration when they met at the home of Mrs. J. Dakin,


Clithcroc. A business meeting followed,


in Church Street. with Mrs. M. Daly presiding,


Dakin's will be on February 16th. On February 9th. the Wives will be going to see "South Pacific”.


Langho Christenings


• At St. Leonard's Church. Langho. on Sundav. two babies were baptised by the vicar, the Rev. P. Dearden. Mrs. J. Pom- l’ret was the organist.


and domino drive at St. Leon­ ard’s school were: Ladies: Mrs. M. Flargreaves, Mrs. A. Altham and Mrs. M. Meredith. Gents: Mr. N. F. Carter. Mr. A. Allham, and Mr. V. Wood-


St. Leonard’s Winners at the weekly whist


NEED FOR OLD PEOPLE’S BUNGALOWS AT CHATBURN


A NEED for old people's


bungalows in Chatburn was referred to a meeting of the


dered the matter at the request of Cl i theroe RDC and reached its conclusion al ter sounding out local public opinion. Cl itheroe Borough Engineers'


parish council. The parish council consi­


depar tment have now termi­ nated their agreement


al ter


sought concerning the ash tree on the playing field which is adjacent to a public footpath.


many years standing to service the street lighting on the A59, Pendle Avenue and Beech Grove, which is still the res­ ponsibility of the Parish Coun­ cil The Lancashire County Council contractor will take­ over as from February 1st., 1972. Expert advice h a s been


It was declared to be in a dan­ gerous condition and ar range­ ments arc to be made for it to be felled. For the Financial Year 1972-


73 the council decided to apply lor a precept of £350 for light ing and £250 for general


will take p'nee in the village hall on Tuesday. March 7, at S p.m.


purposes. The annual parish meeting


and the evening ended with a fish and chip supper. The next visit to Mrs.


tional School. There wa: a pound stall and good-as-new stall. Proceeds of £21 were for the tea room at the for th­ coming ladies’ effort.


evening and bring an-d buy sale were held at the Congrega­


ther a very successful coffee


mark. This was reported by the


Helen's Church. Waddington, is approaching the £3,600 freshments were served by Miss Walker, and she was warmly


a meeting of the appeal commi t­ tee held at Waddow Hall bv in­ vitation of Miss M. Walker. Guider-in-chargc.


been donated by the relatives and friends of the late Mrs. Isa­ bella Moorhousc. who died a few days before Christmas, in lieu of funeral flowers. Money had also been received


Of this amount over £35 had ing in New Zealand. COMING EVENTS Coming events, including one


arranged by Mr. Stanley Taylor j for next week, a programme of t


colour slides of Waddington and | neighbourhood, and its people i and children in their different ! activities, and including some of j the flower festival last Sep- j


teniber. A fund-raising effort has been j i


arranged for each month in a | great all-out effort to reach the j target for the restoration of the j Church tower and bells. These include a jumble sale,


treasurer, Mr. T. N. Hodson, at


thanked for her hospitality bv the chairman. Canon C. F. I Goodchild.


New governor


from members of the "Wadding- ton familv. including a generous donat ion from one member liv- |


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A MEMBER of the No. 5 Div­ isional Education Executive and the Billinaon and Langho repre- j sentative on Blackburn Rural j Council. Councillor William j Fleming has been appointed a i governor ot Ribblcsdulc County' I Secondary School. Clitheroc. He ] replaces the late Mr. J. S. Dux-


burv.


Many unrepeatable Bargains still available


SALE ENDS FEBRUARY 5th


ODDIES TEXTILES LTD. 1 4 -1 6 KING STREET, CLITHEROE


ECONOMIC STORES 70 WHALLEY ROAD CLITHEROE. Tel. 2697


OF ODDMENTS Commences tomorrow Saturday


ALL GENUINE REDUCTIONS SEE WINDOWS FOR BARGAINS


MORTONS 18 MOOR LANE CLITHEROE. Tel. 2420


FURTHER REDUCTIONS FOR LAST WEEK OF


coffee morning, a demonstration entitled “Mary from the Dairy", j and probably the last of all. a sponsored walk again, since the j one held last year was such an i outstanding success.


before, will be in the hands of j Mr. John Saddler and Mr. Stan- j


The organisation for this, as ; . j


lev Taylor. Afcr all these preparaiions had ;


been discussed thoroughly, rc-


Area needs 3 members on new council, says Bowland


BOWLAND RDC is opposed to Home Office proposals under which this area—which includes Clitheroe borough and rural districts and Bowland—would have two council­


lors representing about 25,000 electors. Under the


represent Clithcroc. Clitheroc rural district, Bowland, Long- ridge UDC and part 0f p res-


two county ^_..c?Unc>Hors -would Proposals the


ton RDC. Jn a report to ids Bowland


UDC Mr. L. D. Telford, the clerk, stated that in bis view


councillor. Mr. Telfords proposals al­


the 24.814 electors would be better served by three county councillors, making an average of 8.271 Hectors for each


lowed one councillor for Cl i th­ eroe Borough, one for Long-


Iridge urban district, par t of Preston rural district and part of Clithcroc rural district, and third councillor fo r Bow- rural district anc) tbe rc-


the land maindcr district.


In


proposals were provisional, past cxpen'encc showed that once schemes were accepted, however provisional they’ were


th a t


they had a bablt of becoming permanent.


scheme, the report would have to bc


ilar lo ,bc ,11nf'c'scd area of Cain forth urban district, l.an-


simple. Mr


Any amendment to the went on.


reasonably /


Tclfeixl's ideas arc sim­ ol Clithcroc rural


bis report hc commented although the Home Office


caster dale


simple arrangement that did not break up any other pro­


Mr.


■ural district. Telford’s scheme was a


posed electoral division. } 1 •would give the area a third county councillor and would


guarantee that the ™ral Palj* o f the proposed Rtbble Valley


Authority would have a county council representative either from the Clithcroc or


Blackburn rural histrict which le is in the proposed R,bb'“


Bowland rural areas. In the report,


the part of


wen Borough in the County SetMU


some representation on the countv council and if


some


cillors Home “ l


to the original two. i t c o u l d


conceivably be that Cbthcr° c Borough would have a repre­ sentative for the top area and Longridge urban d.sncl wou d have a representative fci the


Telford's proposals and is to circulate them to the othci authorities concerned.


bottom area.’' The council accepted Mu


y Authority was omitted because it is linked with ®“ r'


rP Telford told the meeting


that 'he felt that this area should have three county court


and not two. as the Office recommended,


feel that we should have stick


rural district and Luncs- I -


V A U fts


PENGUIN 6 pack


HORLICKS 2 9 p


1 lb. JAR


ANDREX 8 jVp


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