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Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, December 27th, 1973


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Your Sewing Machine Specialist E. W. DAVEY, 23a King Street, Clitheroe,


wishes you A Very Happy New Year. As you enjoy your machine bought from him and obtained from the world’s finest manufacturers you will find out it pays to deal with a genuine tradesman.


Church magazine cuts costs


edition—the first not to contain a Sec—the vicar, the Rev. J. C. Hudson, explains: “ The Parochial Church Council has considered various alternatives, such as charging for the 875 parish magazines that are dis­ tributed each month, or starting to include paid advertisement. “ But in the end they decided that a free maga­ zine was something that had to be maintained as long as possible, since it is a valuable means of main­ taining contact with a large number of homes and families.”


INCREASES in the cost of paper and printing have forced Clitheroe Parish Church to stop including a copy of the See—the Blackburn diocesan news bulletin —in its monthly magazine. Writing in the January


parish order for the See has been reduced to 50 a month. " Some of these will be given to the church council as they should be aware of what is going on in the diocese, and some will be available each month at the back of the church.” Regular readers of the


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magazine will notice another change next month. A new cover is now in use, featuring a line drawing of the church. The drawing was first produced, a little over a year ago, from a photograph. It was used in connection with the church’s 850th anniversary.


Village news West Bradford


Surprise I t was Christmas miscel­


lany time at West Bradford Ladies' Bright Hour, with carols and two readings by Mrs Walton and Miss Pate. A surprise party tea, in­


cluding hot mince pies, was provided by Mrs Joinson and Mrs Dobson,


Carol singing A number of West Brad­


ford WI members, assisted by two men and some chil­ dren. raised £18 *2 by sing­ ing carols round the village. The money will go towards


the outing in June for the elderly.


Downham


Charity fund The elderly and disabled


of Downham have again benefited from the annual St Thomas's Day charity distribution. The fund is administered


They collected £28. After providing prizes for the vil­ lage children’s fane dress party on Saturday week, a donation will be sent to Dr Barnardo's Homes.


Bulbs


The 1st R im in g to a Brownie pack delivered its good cheer to village senior citizens in the form of bowls of bulbs which they had decorated.


Langho Cancelled


MEMBERS of Langho Autumn Club have reluc­ tantly decided not to meet again at least until Febru­ ary because of the power crisis. The decision was made at


Play group


group sang carols to Father Christmas and their moth­ ers at a party in the festival hall. Later each child was presented with a gift.


Children of Gisburn play Slaidburn


Sound of music Members of Slaidbum WI


sang carols in the village on Thursday. Waiting for them at Rock House, home of Col L. C. King-Wilkinson, were


were thanked by Shirley Ann Denson and. Karen Wilson.


End of ferm The scholars spent the


hot mince pies and coffee. At the Hark to Bounty Inn, carols were sung to the visi­ tors. followed by a supper provided by Mr and Mrs Peter Hey. The £24 collected was for the Muscular Dis-


trophy Campaign. On’ Sunday, Slaidburn


the December meeting, when it was learned there could be no heating at St Mary's RC School. At the meeting, games were organised . y Mrs M. Spencer. An excel­ lent meal was served.


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parish meeting — this year Mr Jackson snr and Mr W. I. Todd. The money for this charity comes rrom the rent of certain fields in the Downham area.


Whalley Record


THERE was a record attend­ ance 1-' the Christmas whist and domino drive at the Catholic Hall, Whalley Winners were: Ladies:


Mrs Harrison, Mrs Kelly, Mrs Wor ington, Mrs Stanley. Gents: Mr Coup­ land, Mrs Poster, Mrs Barker, Mr Slinger and Mr Shuttleworth. Dominoes: Mrs F. Crook, Mrs Metclal'e, Mrs S. Barker, Miss Chaffer H. Jackson, Mrs Gorton and Mrs Lucas. The competition was won


by Mrs P. Scott, Mr Walker and Mrs Dickinson. The next whist and


domino drive will be held on January 31st.


Hurst Green Christmas story


PUPILS of St Joseph's School, Hurst Green, pre­


sented an end of term I itivity play consisting oi readings, mime and carols accompanied by percussion groups, In the school hall. All the 80 children in the


by Lord Clitheroe, and two representatives from the


feather whist drive was held at St Leonard's School. Winners were: Gents: Mr Bert Waring, Miss A. Forber, Mr J, R. Ellis, Mr Albert Underwood. Ladies: Mrs E. Underwood, Mrs F. Hindle, Mrs A. Altham, Mrs N. Whitaker. Dominoes: Chris­ topher Chadwick,


St Leonard's Langho's annual fur and


Crowtber, Alan Bennett, Stephen Shaw. Competition: Miss Forber and Mr B. Waring. in the village’s annual


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Christmas draw, made during the evening, tickets were p ic k e d by St Leonard’s harvest queen Miss Judy Clarkson.


Gifts Gifts for the youngsters at


St Denys’ home. Clitheroe, were brought to a special service at St Leonard’s, by the children of Billington


Silver Band toured the vil­ lage and played carols and Christmas hymns to every­ one’s enjoyment.


Guild Members of Slaidburn Tre­


the form of baskets of fruit to the sick and aged in the village.


foil Guild packed and dis­ tributed Christmas gifts in


With candles Candles, a shepherd’s


last hour of the term at a carol service to which parents and friends had been invited. Several scholars read seasonal poems and passages of Scripture. They included Dorothy Bradley, Shirley Ann Denson, Chris­ tine Frankland, Mark Har­ greaves, Janet Spencer and Karen Wilson. The Top Juniors sang “ Up Good Christian Folk”: Junior 2 sang “ A Child was Born " and the Infants sang “ On Christmas Day.”


prayers and pronounced the Blessing. A surprise was the presentation of the Amateur Swimming Association silver award to Andrew Field and Paul Hayton. The pianist was Mrs M. Strickland, one of the teachers.


The Rev. N. Maddock said


crook and staff were fea­ tures ot a oaro' sendee at Slaidburn Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon, con­ ducted by the Rev. N. D. Walton, circuit superinten­ dent. Neville Harrison and


went out from Christ Church, Chatburn, on Friday even­ ing. The group was com­ posed of choir members, church councillors. Mothers’ Union and Friday Club members — with the vicar conducting the singing.


More carollers A group of carol singers


also had a small carolling group, and the leader. Mr R. Porter and Mrs Porter, and Mrs P. M. G. Hood, also joined them in the Ribble


The Chatbum Youth club


George Simpson gave Bible readings, the latter carried the staff and Norman Crook carried the crook. Candle bearers were: red. Pamela Rcdma.vne; yellow, Rosemary Cross; 'white. Anne Marie Green and Sheila Harrison. AU took part in the verse-speaking and singing, as did Eliza­ beth Green Hymns were: “While Shetoherds Watched,"


and Langho. The gifts were received oy


and “ Candle Song," to the tune of “ The Holly and the


the vicar, the Rev. '. H. Dearden, who preached a sermon to the children. Lessons were read by the Langho harvest queen, Miss Judith Clarkson and by Miss Gillian Prince. Carols were sung, and organist was Mr J. Slater. There was a full ehurefi


school took an important part, the junior classes providing the singing and p. cussion groups and .he infants doing the acting. On behalf of the audience


Ivy." Guest organist was Miss


Edith Pickles, of Clitheroe. At the close of the service.


for the sendee of carols and lessons on Sunday evening. Lessons were read by Mr Shaw, churchwarden; Mr E. Scott, headmaster of Langho CE School: Mr . Carter, re­ presenting the Men’s Guild: Mr J. We'


which packed the hall, parish priest Fr J. Dinley expressed appreciation to staff and children for the reverent and simple por­ trayal of the Christmas story.


Downham


play, they held their annual Christmas party. G am e s were organised by the teachers and tea served by the mothers of pupils. Crackers provided by Mr and Mrs W. Robinson were pulled and packets of sweets were given by Mr and Mrs W. I Todd. Mr Todd and Mr Robinson are school


a busy one for the children of Downham CE School. After a successful nativity


managers Mrs E. Clement provided a


lucky dip. Also present were the vicar, the Rev. F. E. Chard, and Mrs Mrs Char', Mrs Pringle, the wife of another manager, a n d former headmistress Mias M. Barton, Mr Chard thanked the


Happy week The last week of term was


Mrs G. Garratt, Mothers’ Union; Susan Knowles and Susan Hayes, Brownies; Nigel Crossley, Scouts, and the vicar. T h e church c h o ir ,


sidesmen.


augmented by that f the day school, sang an anthem,


“The Glory of the Lord.” During the carols, pupils ot the Sunday School acted out


scenes from the Nativity Organist v. .is Mr Slater, and


Gisburn


Seasonal entertainment


children of Gisburn Primary School. Mrs Thomas, deputy head,


a service of carols, readings and characterisations, were presented in St Mary's Church, Gisburn, by the


The Nativity story, plus


was in charge of production, assisted by Mrs Towler with costumes; Miss Horner, make-up; Mr Packer, head­ master, readings, etc: Mrs Berry, props and Mrs Booth- man, organist. A collection for school


children, teachers, parents and everyone involved in this enjoyable event, which ended with the singing of carols. Later in the week, Lady


with a book and a bar of chocolate. The children also received their gifts and calendars from th° Christ­ mas tree, and took gifts they had made to the managers and friends.


Olithcroe visited the school and presented each child


Rimington


Songsters Rimington WI members


took a tape recorder for accompanimen' on a carol


singing tour of the village.


raised more than £11. The Rev. J. V. Conn, con­


funds and towards the heating of the church,


cluded the service with a vote of thanks to all con­ cerned and gave the Bles­ sing. Other activities for the


children also included a Christmas dinner and after­ noon of party games.


Carols Gisburn Young Wives,


their husbands and friends toured the village singing carols. The party ended their


Mr Walton paid tribute to the late Mrs Eleanor Water- worth, saying her helo and interest in the church had always been aonreciated by members of the congrega­ tion. and by the Over fiO's Club, of which she was a member. Mrs Watcrworth's favourite hymn from the Methodist Hymn Book. “ Saviour. Thy Dying Lord ’• was sung.


Lessons and carols A sendee of nine lessons


and carols was held at Slaidbum Parish Church, on Sunday Acconwaniment was provided by Slaidburn Silver Band, conducted by John Cowking, junior, and Mrs Edna Watenvorth. organ. Sunday school chil­ dren ioined in the Austrian carol, ’ Heavenly Child." Readers were: Shaun Mr- Cree. Miss P Btarkie. Mrs Betty Todd. Yvonne Parker. Mr Michael Todd. Mr J. C. Kenyon. Mr J. S. Nansen. Peter Pearson and the Rector.


Tosside


domino drive at Tosside Institute were: Mrs B. Pin­ dar (Newton l. Mrs M. Walsh (Bolton-bv-Bowlandt, Mr J. Lofthouse (Clitheroe), Mr H. Dixon (Newton), Miss M. Jackson. Mrs M. Pinder (Newton). Mrs Edwards (Clitheroe), V. Wood (Dun- sou Bridge). Mr J. Pinder (Newton). Mr J. Breaks (Newton). Children: .Tnlie Briggs (Slaidbum). Sheila Kenvon. Linda Kenyon, Alison Parker (Slaidbum).


Dominoes Winners at the Christmas


MCs- A Robinson and P. Tilbury.


Chatburn


burn Methodist Church went out carolling and collected tor the Tunior Missionary Association. The singers mainlv covered the tap hall oi the village. Mrs Leach organised tire group and her daughter--Kathryn—led the singing on her guitar.


Carol singers Some members of Chat­


tour at Gisbume Park, where Mrs Hindley kindly provided refreshments. The sum of £48 was raised


for the Blackburn Orphan­ age and Cancer Relief.


C nt E School, Mr H. E. Boden, and his staff or­ ganised games at the chil­ dren’s Christmas party. They


Party Headmaster of Chatburn


the singing when Clitheroe After a Christmas dinner, Round Table carol singer: there was dancing to the


NINETY employees of Christmas party, at the Northgate Group joined m Starkie Arms,


visited the firm’s annual group Royce and Jones, and 4 *• m


£9, which will be forwarded to the PHAB charitv. The Club re-opens on January 8th.


Thev collected just over


a great success and raised more than £250. Held at the Whitewell


Hotel. Whitewell, about 210 people joined in with the entertainment, which inclu­ ded a bingo session. Calling the numbers was Mr Crompton, of Clitheroe. A programme of carols


were sung by a group of the Knights of St Columba, of Clitheroe. A collection taken after


the carols was for a fund to send a child to Lourdes. A vote of thanks was given


by the priest, Fr Stoker, and the evening ended with a hot-pot supper.


Concert More than 80 people joined


in the singing at a carol concert at Dimsop Bridge Village hall, accompanied by Slaidburn Silver Band. A party was held after­


wards, when a pie and pea supper was served. Music for


dancing was provided by Mr John Cowking. A competi­ tion was won by Miss Caren Huntback and Mrs J. Met­ calfe. Proceeds of the event


will be shared between the village hall fund and the silver band's fund.


Sabden Standing room


Lane and Darkwood Cres­ cent area. Unfortunately, the evening was wet.


from St Mary’s, Sabden, showed true Christmas spirit last week when they gave toys to the children in Orchid Ward at Brockhall Hospital. The toys were given at tile


only Primary school children


WARD— B EGGS


A BLACKBURN school­ teacher, Miss Elizabeth Beggs, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. Beggs. of “ Fair View," Wisweli. was married on Saturday at tlie United Reformed Church, Clitlieroc.


end of the school’s Nativity play in which all 45 pupils were taking part. The school lias had a


Festival Christ Church, Chatburn,


connection with Orchid Ward for two veals now and all the schoolchildren have sent Christmas cards to the children on the ward. The Nativity play took the


was tlie setting for the festival of lessons and carols on Sunday. The service was conducted by the Vicar. As well as carols for all. there were carols sung bv the choir alone, with solos by Dorothy Quayle. Stephen Whinn. Karen Brewer and the Vicar. Anoropriate read­ ings were given bv Janice Tomlinson, Mr H. E. Boden. Councillor J. G. Sham. Mrs C. Black. Tina Holgatc. Jennifer Worthington. Mrs J. Whittaker. Mr W. Cart­ wright and the Vicar. The organist was Mr N. Lawson.


Methodist service The Chatbum Methodist


carol service on Sunday evening was led by the minister—the Rev. P M. G. Hood. The organist was Miss G. Parkinson. The carols were all sung by choir and congregation, with a solo. ' Mary's Boy Child '• sung by Miss Kathryn Leach, who also accomnanled herself on the guitar. Lessons were read bv Mr R. Porter; a Kenyan — Wilfred — who Is training to be a Methodist minister; Mrs G. P. Womers- lev; Mrs Leach: Mr N. Tur­ pin and Mr Hood—who abo read two short passages from " A Christmas Carol."


Dunsop Bridge


evening for St Hubert’s RC Church, Dimsop Bridge, was


Social The 10th annual social


Christopher Ward. an advertising executive, is the voungest son of Mr and 'Mrs F. M. Ward, of " Woodley,” Whins Lane, Read.


The bridegroom. Mr


service and almost the whole village turned up to watch the play—so many in fact that manv had to stand


form of readings from the Gospels, a mime of the Christmas story and carol singing, Fr J. Begley conducted the


tlie bride wore a white velvet dress which she had made herself. The dress, with a high waist and a skirt gathered at the tront and flared at the back, forming a train. was trimmed with pearl around the neck and sleeves.


Given away by her father, She wore a flowered TOP TWENTY V 1. 4.


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‘ Radar Love ’’—Golden Earring. ‘ Roll away the stone ”—Mott The Hoople. ‘ My Coo-ca-choo ’’—Alvin Stardust. ‘ I love you love me love ”—Gary Glitter. ‘Vado Via’—Drupi. ‘ Forever ”—Roy Wood. • Sweet understanding love ”—The Four Tops. ‘ Amourcuse ”—Ktki Dee.


16. (10)—“ Love on a mountain lo p”—Robert Knight. 17. (13) “ Step into Christmas”—Elton John. 18. (11) “ Street Life”—Roxy Music. 19. (12) “ Paper Roses”—Marie Osmond. 20. (—) “ Why, oh why, oh why ”—Gilbert O’Sullivan.


Last week’s placlngs are in brackets. LP of the week: “ Silver Bird ”—Leo Sayers. Chart compiled by Ames Record Bar.


’ Merry Christmas Everybody ”—Slade. ‘ The show must go on ”—Leo Sayers. ' You won't find another fool like me ”—The New Seekers.


‘ Lamplight ’’—David Essex.


‘ I wish it could he Christinas everyday ’’— Wlzzard.


Julie: cap with a t i length veil art! carried > bouque of freesia, dim roses.


Miss Ciar.a Ward, sister 5 the b’ideeroom. and Mis Dorothv Thompson, frist of the bride.


mums lnd lily of tile vi-g The bridesmaids ra


crepe ankle-lensth c:c«a with


They wore mauve


sleeves gathered in tip cliffs, high waisted bo& with


collars. Best man was .M


full-length ccinx cf


Ward. brother of the br.-i


Boevs, brothers of bride.


shaped star.;:?. r Mictaf


groom, the groomsman Mr Christopher ESdiesc and the ushers were st John Boevs and M


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Tlie service ivas core-;- tod by the Rev. M vrs -


Hendrv. After their honeys® f


the Cotswo’.ds. the «•-?< ? will live in Jubilee Si®- ' Read.


Discuss


new council body


THE Ribble Vflllei' fjfjJ council was rfpres


Chatburn and


its Singleton,uw. Couxi


chairman, coun.


son, at a meeting to “J,,. the formation of councils' association.


The three were non»-- ■


bv Coin. Tom recent nieetin- of cil when it was also go- that Conn. Singled * nominated as _ a member


the new association. ^ The meeting aas » “ ^


Preston Rural CM™* invited represented e s y


all 14 Lancashire o- councils.


CAROL SINGERS AT FIRM’S PARTY ! single clirysacie- ' 4. \ I


ALL the ladies at Atkinson’s staff dinner dance received a folding umbrella and all the men were given a cigar, with tile compliments of tire management. The dance, at the Swan


club instead of the mem.


and Royal Hotel, Clitheroc. on Friday evening was or­ ganised for tire first time by


A'*' the firm’s sports ana ’ i5.


employees, relatives" triends, who enjoved ■ Christmas dinner follow by dancing in the ballroo- to tlie Les Allen band. '


It was attended bv ovfrtv


£a f r disc’ £10 fo: '^unlicensed lorry.


{raudulenUy u sm i,^ W i t h o u t a tes (LC


e unladen weight


re-rked on the nears b - no registration


1 *1 um for n clcfccu ^ ' r ^ t t e d the off.


Tnsp, T. J Sunni' vS Wren saw a tip?;


nirreent loi ly - Ru ?, m he had fom licence ta Kmg ninckburn.


noted that the vchic "ation number was on the chassis ant. t"e Ba’d been run liic suspension.


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had been stuck bee; lorry was not taxed thought he wou.d


ililev told the of


chance.” NO CF.RTIFIC


His explanation J


court was that lie il lorrv for general I work. The lorry h | in an accident ant; doing his own rcpa|


garage He could not get


because he did not test certificate, bur insure the vehicle ■ April lie found a li the street. At the did nothing witfl licence, a month ’at lie had to move the I another garage lie [ to use the licence.


vified he put down standing for it. 1 the lorry to a qiiar: some stone.


tion number olVcni said it had been pa the lorry in the ric but had rubbed off cleaned the vehicle


Concerning the


of the number plat had intended ettii one. About the t-vr. this had a cut in i ius opinion the < tread was adequate


The rear fights w


Yorkc, told him tl had some s.vinpntl you have been ver to say the least ’’


The chairman, J


One way to go


to work! BEATING the flicll "going to work on | Clitheroe Young Robert Smithson fancy dress prize a t | carnival ball.


tended the weekly f when members of Minute" panel w( Bailey, Mr B. Den Roberts and Fran field. Chairman v Smithson and t! George Whttwell. \V Mary Bailey, with [ followed bv’ Mr il Frank . Butterficll and Mrs Roberts (4| ot’ thanks was pr.l Frederick Spurgcl seconded by Janet\


More than 40 me I


Young Farmers I took gifts ;nchidi:|


Trainii corns


SENIOR m cm t Clitheroe Parish Sunday School begi course next week them to be Sund; teachers tliemselvc


of its kind to be r church, the first ’ two years ago.


This is the seco


addition to the | force, the church teachers for ti l grades. Commentetl the Rev. J. C. Hil anyone would likcl helping hand wc| very pleased to them.”


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spot prizes were awarded. The party, attended by


several directors from the firm's nead office at Liver­ pool, was organised by


manageress Mrs K. e Picture ^ y t a g SS*Pfei'I


mployees enjo>ln8 tivities.


BUSINE Phon<


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place in Langho w could keep the lo:


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on the fl“a™L1,nnot. cliUieroe and UUI- bore a licence issue,


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