I : Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, November 8th, 1973 1


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:iJC Gisburn WX member scoring the highest points in competitions has been won for the third year in succes­ sion by Mrs J. Dibb, with 41 points. Her mother, Mrs M.


\nnual meeting The Hindley trophy for


Clarkson, was runner-up with 29 points. Tile trophy and prizes were presented at the annual meeting in the Festival Hall by Mrs M. C. Lupton, of Waddington, a voluntary county organi­


ser.


l rr L. Kini; and Mr |Mr K. Williamson.


was re-elected. Other offl- cials are Mrs \V. Graveston and Mrs J. Dibb (vice- presidents). Mrs J. Prank- land (secretary), Mrs D. yewlove (assistant secre­


Mrs T. Bell presided and


tary), Mrs J. Oldfield it-easurer), Mrs Dibb (pro­ gramme secretary) and Mrs T. II. Ka.vley (outing secre­ tary). Committee members are Mrs J. Dinsdale, Mrs J. Knimott, Mrs J. Robinson, Mrs R. Lancaster and Mrs H. Waddington. The monthly letter was


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I)f hi.s own future with ■icashire lie did not com. Int otiier than to say his Rsible move to Trent Idgc would be discussed


I the next meeting of the Inty committee. Ilr Bond was thanked bv Iibus Club president Mr Ir.vs T. Morgan,


fh e next meeting of the lo is a week tomorrow, to lich members' wives are


lited to hear the Provost ■Blackburn, the Very Rev. Ivrence Jackson.


read and notice was given regarding nominations for the executive committee and consultative council of the LFWI, which will be hold­ ing its annual meeting at Preston Guildhall in Feb­ ruary. A one-day school with practical tuition in pig curing is to be given at Broughton in January. Gisburn is again linked


with Bolton-by-Bowland, which will be supplying next year's delegate to the annual meeting in London. Members were asked to


obtain entry forms for "To- a'.orrow's heirlooms" from the secretary as soon as possible, and were also reminded of the handicraft guild rally in Lancaster. It was agreed to donate £5 in answer to an appeal bv the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Mrs Bell reported on the inter- • tional evening held in r-” ton.


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conation towards refresh- rents for the Christmas


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I tyre. They were reminded f> bring their gift for the


' hristmas hamper compcti- ron to the December meet- i r. It was announced that I I newly-formed Gisburn


. owmes would have their v i corner at the Fayre to id a stall or bran tub to


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t.'iu with the forming of the OOP.


Questions on gardening e:e requested for the


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Riley, and matrons of lt were Mrs Susan the bride's cousin,


ifrs Virginia Capstick. wore full * length


:s of jade green eni- :red Crimplene, with ling pillbox head- is and black patent and carried poman-


jf mixed white flowers. : small attendant was Lisa Chapman, the


.room's niece, who a long dress of jade embroidered Crimp*


with a white bodice, rore black patent shoes carried a basket


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t man was Mr Don n. Groomsmen were


Rov Aspin an<* J ;r and Mr Harry Chap-


and ushers were M* u-d Capstick and -


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make it a successful occa­ sion. It was proposed to give a


.1 need to advertise the meeting in order to invite the general public and


"adio Blackburn for the "ogramme they are record- r.s on January’ 3rd. It was


'e.cmber meeting, an<i hep will be presented to


.lembers agreed to give a Mitton


Men's effort The annual men's effort


at Mitton Parish Church consisting of a whist and domino drive, raised £40 for church funds. The event


Laycock and Mrs G. Pear­ son for dominoes.


Mrs Bowen, Mrs N. Wright, Mrs_E. Hanson. Gents: Mr


Whist winners — Ladies-


J- Kay, Mr T. Stanley, Mr Pennington.


Mrs Jackson, Master E. Fox, Mrs Bolton. Mrs Rennie was the competition winner. The vicar, the Rev. A. F.


Knowles, thanked everyone who had provided prizes and assisted to make it such a successful event.


be shown at a film evening organised by the social committee of' Mitton Insti­ tute on Wednesday, Decem­ ber 12th. It is proposed that the Christmas draw will be held the same evening.


Siaidburn


In form Siaidburn Silver Band


Mr John Cowking, had re­ hearsed hard for the occa­ sion and were in good form, giving a programme of popular marches, selections, theme music from films and


enjoyed the differing styles of music, including a section by Clitheroe folk singer Mr John Greenwood. A rousing finish to the


gave one of its best perfor­ mances to date in the 75th anniversary concert at New­ ton Institute on Saturday. The band, with conductor


Film evening Films of old Fendle will


Dominoes: Mrs Dewhurst,


was well supported by about 100 people. MC for whist was Mr A.


by Mr Norman Dudgeon, from the Oriental Missionary Society, at the weekly meet­ ing of Chipping Congrega­ tional Church Fellowship.


An offering of £20 was


made for the OMS. Leader was Mr David Cornall. Next week members from the Wray Fellowship will be visiting Chipping.


lighting was from candles in turnips. The female staff dressed as


in fine style by the staff and customers at the Tillotson’s Hotel. A large black witch on a broomstick hung from the ceiling in the lounge and


Celebrations Hallow-e’en was celebrated


witches served delicious baked potatoes and hot dogs free of charge to all custo­ mers as they came in.


The following evening at


the Talbot Hotel, villagers enjoyed a rousing sing-song when tlie Darwen folk group Sagittarius provided an evening of folk music. A tasty hot-pot supper was provided and a net profit of


£5 is to be sent to Long- ridge Lions’ charity.


Downham


taking the form of songs of praise was conducted at St Leonard's Church on Sunday evening by the vicar, the Rev. F. E. Chard.


Many favourite hymns


a euphonium solo played bv Mr John Wooff. An audience of about 80


were sung, interspersed with explanations and religious readings by the vicar. The junior choir sang two items, accompanied on recorders by Margaret Binns and Helen Chard. After the service, tea and biscuits were served in church under the direction of Mr and Mrs E. Croft.


concert was the playing of the band's signature tune__ the march “Siaidburn.” Winners of the anniversary draw were A. J. Parkinson, M. Collinson, J. Barrett, J. Ireland, D. Lawson, D. Lomax, D. Ashton J. Butter- worth M. Emmott, M. Par­ ker, B. Spay and D. Hook. Numbers 1590 and 1911 were unclaimed. Proceeds of the concert are for the bend's uniform fund.,


At the back of the church


a board with photographs and newspaper cuttings


showed some events of tne current year connected with the parish activities. This had been assembled by -Mrs W. I. Todd, organist at the church.


domino drive held in the village hall on Saturday were for WI funds. Mr W. Bar­ ker was MC.


Village hall Proceeds of a whist and


100 at dance A dance in Chipping vil­


lage hall, on Friday, or­ ganised by the Young


Farmers’ Committee, was moderately supported, but 100 or so who did attend spent an enjoyable evening. DJ was Mike Richards.


flowering plant to Mrs Hall, of Grindleton, for auditing the accounts and to ask her to make the audit again next year. Retiring treasurer Mrs \V.


Avion and retiring secretary Mrs M. Hudson presented reports. and Mrs Bell thanked the various com­


helpful advice on running the WI. introducing new toons and ideals in a talk The WI in the 70s — where do we go from here?" Mrs Lupton was thanked Mrs J. Ellison and pre-


mittees for their help during Ike year. Mrs Lupton gave some


The committee is hoping the annual carnival dance on December 7th will ce better supported.


Annual ball Preparations are under


way for St Mary's Church 47tii annual ball on Novem­ ber 23rd. Organised mainly to raise


money for church funds, the event will be held in the Memorial Hall, and there is to be the customary whist and domino drive.


House meeting The third house meeting


‘ented with a book token. The competition for a suit­ able gift for a gift stall, ‘■rived by Mrs Lupton, was '■V


O ", by Mrs Dibb, Mrs


c ’.arksoii. Mrs J. Dinsdale, Mrs J. Ellison and Mrs Bell.


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domino drive organised by Howland Fanners at White- well Parish Church were: Ladies — Mrs Coupland, Mrs Bailey, Mrs Whittern. Gents — W. Smith, E. Ains­ worth, E. Ecclcs. Competition: A. Marsden,


Sa-ah Seed, M. Hayhurst and L. Harrison.


Plot night fun Alter watching the bonfire


"a Bolton-by-Bowland vil­ lage green on Monday


night, members of the Young Fanners’ Club en­ joyed a hot pot and social ui the village hall. Their last meeting took


the form of a quiz, with members divided into four ’earns. Questions ranged bom fanning, sport and general knowledge to the Licit pop tunes.


Langho


In service Before their meeting,


members of St Leonard’s ■Mothers’ Union attended Holy Communion, conduc­ ted bv the Rev. P. H. Dear- den.


Later, in the school, they ST


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"'ere addressed by Mrs E. ■U. CaiTutliers, who, along "1th per husband, was for­ merly in service to Barbara Cartiand. She was thanked by Mrs E. Bentham for an interesting and light- hearted talk.


Autumn club A jumble sale in the


■Methodist schoolroom, Langho on Saturday, or­ ganised by the Langho


Autumn Club, raised £17 for club funds.


AN evening of riotous laughter is on the bUl at Clitheroe Parish Hall this


Me Comrade,” a farce by


week. Opening tonight is ‘‘Chase


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for members of Chipping Parish Church was held at Grove House, the home of Mrs H. Berry. The meetings arc to bo


held fortnightly throughout the winter and will have Bible study or discussion on missionary work altcrna- natively.


Missionary Slides showing missionary


work in Korea and a radio station in Haiti were shown


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Ladies: Mrs Hatton, Mrs Kelly, Mrs M. Robinson, Mrs Seed (consolation). Gents: Mr Rigby, Mr Chew, Mrs Moorhouse. Mrs Holden (consolation).


Bolton, Mrs Greenhalgh, Mrs A. Smith, Mrs Clarke (consolation). Comnetition winners were Mrs Jackson and Mrs Moorhouse.


Domino winners: Mrs A. Whist winners were —


Songs of praise A good neighbour service


ing of St John’s Mothers’ Union. Mr R. Jackson, of Reedley, gave a talk, with slides, on "An hour with a naturalist." A Jacob's join supper was held at the close.


Late Mrs E. Lav/ The death has taken place


in Blackpool of Mrs Eliza­ beth Ann Law, of 7 Jubilee Street, Read. Mrs Law (66) died at her grand-daughter's Blackpool flat. She was to have attended her grand­ daughter's wedding in two weeks’ time. Mrs Law was a former member of the cricket club and Read and Simonstone Constitutional Club. Her wishes that her body should lie in St John’s Church overnight, prior to the funeral on Friday, were complied with. The Vicar, Canon P. A. Schofield con­ ducted the funeral service before interment in the churchyard.


Obituary


her home, Dudley Hill, Whins Lane, Read, of Mrs Grace Lupton. Well known in the village, Mrs Lupton was 83 years of age. She leaves a married daughter. Cremation took place at Burnley on Monday.


Mothers' Union St John’s Mothers’ Union


The death has occurred at


Round the fire Members of the 1st Rim­


ington Brownie Pack changed their neat uniforms on Hallow-e'en night, for


witches’ costumes and masks.


side the Memorial Institute, surrounded by turnip lan­ terns they had made, they sang songs and enjoyed drinks, toffee and brandy snaps.


Chatburn


Bible studies was held at Chatburn Vicarage last week and there was an increased attendance. After opening prayers the vicar, the Rev. N. Maddock, led- the study, which was centred round one of the parables which Jesus told.


Bible study The sec:nd of a series of


Clitheroe, was the speaker at Ribblesdale club’s last meet­ ing. Mrs Gi-csvenor wel­ comed her on behalf of the members. Miss Hetherington illustrated her talk with colour transparencies of the 250 mile walk she undertook with a friend frem Edale to Kirk Yetholm—the Pennine Way, Thanks were expressed by Mrs A. Palmer.


held a jumble sale in the school on Friday night. There was also a pound stall. Proceeds of £36 are for Mothers’ Union funds.


Hallow-e'en The witches were out and


Mrs Grosvenor, Mrs A. Pal­ mer and Mrs wignall. Mem­


Hostesses were Mrs Clark,


bers were reminded of the bring and buy sale next week.


Friday club


about in Read on Hallow­ e'en. Youngsters from the village turned out for a


Hallow-e'en fancy dress party at the Read and


Simonstone Constitutional Club organised by the ladies’ committee. The witch outfits had been made by the children with the help from their parents. Judges were Mrs A. Hind- ley, of Read Hall, and Marcia Binns, of the Even­ ing Star. Prizes were pre­ sented to Mark and Cath­ erine Crabtree, Nicola, Cath-


ryn and Iain Stansfield, Clare Sumner, Haley Goode, Clare Jones, Susan Isher- wood and Joanne House­ man.


Whalley


Thriving In a report in last week’s


Advertiser of cafe facilities in Whalley, reference to the Buttery Cafe, King Street, was omitted due to a mis­ understanding. The cafe's owner, Mr Philip Jones, assures ns that his business is thriving.


Dunsop Bricfgr Rimington


Memorial service A memorial sendee for


Mrs Hilda Cowking was held at St Hubert’s Church, Dun- sop Bridge, on Tuesday. It was conducted by the parish priest, Fr F. Stoker.


Mrs Cowking. of the Crescent, Dunsop Bridge, died in hospital last month. She was 46. An energetic member of the community,


she was a member of Dun- sop Bridge Women’s Insti­ tute, and of the Village Hall committee.


Mrs Cowking is survived


by her husband, Mr John Cowking, who is emnloyed


bv the Fylde water Board, and a son, John.


Read


Nature talk There was a


dance at the monthly meet- atten­


Annual event Rimington and Middop


Sports annual whist and domino drive was held in the Memorial Hall on Sat­ urday.


dance and MCs were Messrs Seed. Eecles, Sogar and Kenyon. Mr A. Stott pre­


sented the prizes. Whist winners were —


There was a large atten­


for girls over eight, con­ tinues to attract new mem­ bers and the new admission last week was Tracey Hal­


The meetings of this club,


stead. The varied programme included a entertainment by Judith Baxter and Helen Spencer, handicrafts (super­ vised by Mi's Maddock and Mrs J. Whittaker), games


and competitions (organised by Mrs R. Pr.inkland and Miss E. Tomlinson) and singing (accompanied and led by Mi's H. Brewer). Future activities were discussed and these include a scrap b:ok competition, a coffee even­


ing and a Christmas party. The meeting closed with prayer—offered by Janet Spencer,


Women's fellowship


The Rev. N. Walton, of Clitheroe, was the speaker at Chatburn Met ho d is t Women's Fellowship. There was a good attendance. The chair was taken by Mrs G. P. Womersley and the pianist was Mrs N. Frank- lan. Refreshments were served by the committee. The next meeting will be on November 21st, when the speaker will be Mrs Hogg of the Salvation Army.


Bonfire Chatburn youth club held


Pennine Way Miss O. Hetherington, of


Sitting round a fire out­


death of her husbana, several years ago. Among her interests was her support of the work of Oxfam, for which she had knitted many blankets. She had been ill for several weeks, she leaves two sons and a daughter, and a brother, who lives in Clitheroe.


the Cancer Research Cam­ paign by the Chatburn Group has realised £303.57 from home collecting boxes, boxes in hotels and shops, and donations. This amount includes donations of £53 and £59.42 from relatives and friends of the late Mr G. Atkinson and Mrs M. Hol­ gate. Also included are con­ tributions of £6.01 (Duke of York, Grindleton); £6.20 (Black Bull, Chatburn); £4 (Brown Cow, Chat­ burn) and £9.40 (Trustees of Chatburn Ch u r c h Players).


Record sum The October collection for


yearly collection made since the group was formed 11 years ago, and members of the Committee, all voluntary workers, thank everyone con­ cerned for their continued and valued support.


This is a record half- West Bradford


Raising money Plans for money-making


efforts for the extension fund of St Catherine's Sun­ day School, West Bradford, are to include a musical evening, together with a Christmas draw on Decem­ ber 17th. A whist and domino drive,


dance and concert are also to be held after Christmas. The meeting .of the fund­ raising committee which drew up the plans was chaired by Canon C. F. Goodchild, who reported that the fund had now reached £1,600.


Catherine’s Mothers’ Union


Island holiday The speaker at St


meet in g was Mrs J. Howarth, who described her visit to the Windward Islands. She sai'd that the climate would have been unbearably hot without the influence of the north-cast trade winds.


her talk with colour slides, including a few of local interest showing the freak snowstorm which came to the Ribble Valley in April. Refreshments were served


by hostesses Mrs Campbell, Mrs Jones and Mrs Mac­ kenzie.


Waddington


Euro evening Many people took advan­


tage of a “Come to Europe” evening in St Helen's Sun­ day School, given by Mr and Mrs J. U. Steiger and Mrs B. Barlow.


to the heart of Italy and Switzerland, showing colour slides of vineyards, cathe­


A journey through France


drals and snow-covered mountains, was described by


Mr Steiger. This was fol­ lowed by Mrs Barlow talking about a holiday she had spent on Corfu illustrating her remarks with slides of the island scenery. Canon C. F. Goodchild


thanked the speakers for the evening’s entertainment,


which had added £10 to the Sunday school extension ap­ peal fund. A competition was won by Linda Thomp­ son.


On sale Tickets for Waddington


Drama Group’s next pro­ duction. a comedy called "Cat among the Pigeons.’’ are now on sale at Herd’s shop in the village, at West Bradford Post Office and at Hammond’s shop in St


Mrs Howarth illustrated


Mary’s Street, Clitheroe, price 25p. The play will be given for four nights from November 21st to 24th in St Helen’s Sunday school.


The seasons There was a good atten­


dance at a meeting of Wad- dington Methodist women's Fellowship Mrs Butcher presided and introduced Mrs Womersley, of Ohat-


bum. she spoke about the four seasons, and how the


different stages of our lives were like the seasons. She said that God can use us, at whatever stage in life we have reachd.


served by Miss Rushton, Miss Dugdale and Mrs Car- nie. Mrs T. Banks accom­ panied the hymn singing on the piano.


Tea and biscuits were


Mrs W. Wright, Mrs Hanson, Mrs Edith Jackson. Men: Mr J. B. Herd(jun), Mrs Mar­ shall, Mr W. Harrison. Dominoes: Mr W. Wright, Mrs A. Burrows, Mr H. Ains­ worth.


Competition winners were


Mrs Hanson, Mr W. Lawson and Mrs Hall. The next whist ar-d domino drive will be on December 4th.


Sabden


Variety time Members and friends of the


Baptist Church on Saturday went to Leeds Palace of Varieties. About 50 people all dressed in period costume enjoyed the event. On the way home they called at the famous Harry Ramsden’s chip shop. The event was or­ ganised by Mrs Marion Bridge.


the monthly whist and domino drive at Waddington Social Club was Mr J. B. Herd (Jun). Winners were: Ladies—


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a bonfire on Saturday even­ ing at Mill Hey Farm, Chat­ burn, by kind permission of Mr and Mrs F. Giles. There


was a good demand for the refreshments. The fireworks


Ladies: Mrs Whittaker, Mrs Slater. Mrs Hornby. Gents: Mr T. H. Jackson. Mr E. Robinson and Mr Coates. Adult dominoes: Mrs H.


Fairclough, Mr W. Cooper, Brian Moorhouse. Miss M.


Lamber, Mr C. Spencer. Mrs D. Seed and Mr R. Hewitt.


Bairstow, Mrs J. Taylor, Jonathan Sagar and Mr J. Pinder. juniors — Andrew Robinson. Bridget Walms- ley, Sarah Knight, Timothy Anderson. Raffle winners were Mr G.


were released in a special en­ closure and everything was well under control. The col­ lection of material for the


bonfire was organised by Michael Holgate and thanks are due to him and to the youth club leaders and friends for a very successful evening.


Dies in hospital The death has occurred, in


hospital, of Mrs Barnes, of Ribblesdale View. Mrs Barnes, aged 87—was a mem­ ber of the Methodist Chapel, and had lived alone since the


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