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were p.-i-tcd along the north side of George Street. Whalley, on Friday, arc expected to eliminate one ot the village’s major black- spots. The Ft


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photographs, books and the family crest, they explained how 'they tncmei the pro­ ject, unearthing a wealth of information on their


Aimed with original wills,


ancestry in thv process. Many questions were


asked by an enthusiastic audience.


the m:ln road, opposite the bus station, is considered too narrow to have vehicles parked r. • both sides, and the parish council has been worried for some time that, in an emergency. an .ambulance or fire engine would be unable to have access to the Gr^u Park estate. The parish council applied for “ no parking" lines


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Congregational Chur ch Fellowship met at the homo of Mr and Mrs J. Townley. Brooks Bam Farm, Blcas- dale, to hear a talk by Miss


Memb e r s of Chipping the meeting.


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Fellowship A description of the Meth­


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duced bv Mrs N Clarke, who presided. Mrs Pimm was hostess ‘Did Mrs Rea­ son the pianist.


K rations A sneeinl “ Kotfee, Kukes


and K e n y a ” evening organised by the Ladies' Evening F e ll o w sh ip in Whallev Methodist school­


room raised CO for t>c Over seas Missions.


was Clitheroe schoolteacher .Mrs Maxine Jones, who told the audience of her ex­ periences as a missionary in Kenya more than 12 years ago. She was thanked by the chairman Mrs Moya Ainsworth.


Speaker at the mceliiu


Cakes made by Fellowship members were enjoyed at suppertime. and the re­ mainder sold at the close of the meeting to aid the over­ seas fund.


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was described to members and Mu"* gnr


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information a do European Archuectural Railage Year and the formation of a group to st idv the village with pre­ servation m nvnd. Tlie competition for a Chr’st-nns tree decorat-ion was won by Mrs K. Hoyle, with Mrs A. Slater second.


Mrs Chachvi k gave


be held next Wednesday, and the soft toy competition and exchange of gift5


The birthday dinner wdl


the annual meoling on December 4th.


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Jean, of Church Raike, Chipping, and Elaine, of Chatham Road, Clitheroc— who have spent some tunc tracing tv*nir family history, let members of Longridgc History Society int-o their secret at recent meeting.


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second whist and domino drive at the Craven Heller, Chaigley, on Monday, made a profit of £55. MCs for dominoes were Mr


Profitable Chipping Show committee's


,! Rich and Mr E. Kay. and for whist Mr J. Moon and Mr J. Mercer. Whist winners—Ladies: A. Hodkinson, Mrs D. Wright, Mrs M. Boot.hman. Gents- Mis E. Underwood, Mrs K. Brewer. Mr H. Green. Dominoes—Mr J. Stott, Mr


S. Lawson, Mrs G. Harrison, Mr F. Hatton, Mr W. Tcas- dale, Mr W. Greenhalgh. Raffle: Mrs C. Stott, Mrs


Slaidburn Well dressed


n n j A competition for the best


dressed potato created great amusement at the annual meeting of Slaidburn Wl. It was judged by county


chairman Mrs M. C. Lupton, ot Waddington, who awar­ ded highest points to Mrs Barbara Steen. Mrs Edith Lawson, Mrs Connie Rcd- mayne and Mrs Emily Robinson (tie). Mrs Doris Leeming presi­


Mavis Towers, about the Birmingham Bible Institute


where she spent three years. Miss Greta Cornall led


ded at the meeting in the village hall, paying tribute to vice-presidents Mrs Steen and Mrs Dorothy Pearson, secretary Miss Isabel Wad­ dington, treasurer Mrs Jane Lewis and the committee tor their help during the year. She thanked the tellers,


Col. L. C. King-Wilkinson and Mr J. Leenung, who also typed the ballot papers. Reports were given by the


secretary and treasurer and Mrs Steen, delegate to the autumn council meeting. The advantages offered hy


Denman College were out­ lined by Mrs Lupton, who answered questions and was thanked by Mrs Pearson. The president, secretary,


V. Robinson and Mrs Rob­ erts. Supper was provided by the social committee ladies.


Gisburn Wins again


ning, the Hindley trophy for Gisbiim WI lias been won bv Mrs J. Dibb. Mrs T. yiorton was runner-up.


Presiding at the annual


meeting, held In the Festival Hall, Mrs T. Bell welcomed VCO Mrs S. E. Paterson, of Brindle, near Chorley. she spoke on the WI overseas and interna­ tional relations. Mrs W. Graveston presented her with a gif’, token ’ i thanks.


Mrs Bell reported on the autumn council meeting


which '-j attended with Mrs A :,uith, slid arrange­ ments were made for tire Christinas fair and the birthday party.


Members arc making a


visit this week to the Wind­ sor Hall. Blackburn, to see :he c.xhibition -Tomorrows Heirlooms." A competition for a hand­


made c! • from nev.spapc.-, organised by Mrs Asquith, was won by Mrs M. Hudson. Mrs Paterson judged the


competition lor a photo­ graph ot a child. Winners were Mrs J. Frankland, Mrs J. Jackson Mrs J. Gornall. Mrs A. Parker anj Mrs T. Morton.


and treasurer Mr.s J. Old­ field pare their reports and Mrs Bell thanked everyone for Help du-.-in • the year. All three were re-elected, and auditor Mrs Hall was


Secretary Mrs Frankland


thanked • ' asked to con­ tinue in oilicc. Vi"o-ore=i- dents are Mr- H. Wadding- ton an-' Mrs Gravestcn.


Committee members arc


Mrs Dibb, Mrs D, Newlovc. Mrs J. Gornal.. Mrs J. Jack- son, Mrs A. Parker Mrs J. Robinson and Mrs J. Falshaw


served by the retiring committee. Notice was given of a


A bullet supper was


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For tlie fourth year run­ Home win Slaidburn Young Farmers


beat Whitechapel seniors by 55 points to Mi in a re­ gional quiz held at Sl.iid- burn. in the home team were


John l-larrison ccaptaim, Rowcna Robinson, Gordon Fletcher and Stephen Peel. Mr D. Howard and Mr c.


J. Silverwood were the judges and Miss Margot Watson put the questions. Scorers were Mrs Jennie Harrison and Mr Jim Fisher, and time keeper was Mr Jim Townson. A vote ot thanks to the


hosts on behalf of the visit­ ing team—John Butler, Eileen Kellet and Jo.m Scrambler — was prop./ed by their captain. Allien Parker.


For school C h i l d re n outnumbered


adults in the dommo section ol the annual whist and domino drive to raise funds for Sluidbtirn Primary School. it was organised by the


staff and held in the village hall on Friday evening. MCs were Miss M. J. Watson (whist), Mr Frank Mason (adults' dominoes! and Mr J. S, Nanson (children's dominoes). Whist winners were:


Ladies—Mrs Ward, Mrs A, Townson, Miss A. Kipling, Audrey Kenyon. Gents—Mr F. Peel, Mr D. Wright, Mr N. Craven, Ian Peel. Dominoes: Mrs T. Wadd,


Mr G. Taylor, Mr W. Ken­ yon. Stephen Peel, Mr A. Briggs, Mrs J. Muffin, Mr J. Pratt, Mr.s E. Ncwhouse. Children: David Pinder.


Michael Pinder. Andrew Pinder, Sylvia Hogg and Alison Parker, tie between Sheila Kenyon, Russell Townson, Graham Ashton and Ruth Baines. Headmaster Mr Nanson l hanked everyone for at­ tending.


Films A dim show lollowcd a


coffee evening with bring- and-buy stall, held In the


country,’’ made In the dis­ trict. and “ Lancashire o . er sands." which showed some of the ancient crafts of Lakeland. They were shown bv Mr Tony Pope, of Liver­ pool, and introduced by Miss Mary ForKlmw, who also gave the commentary.


village hall on Saturday, The films were " Hoddcr


no signs or hurrying home, more coffee was served lo round off the evening. Miss Fortfhaw and Mr Pope were thanked by Mr E. Raw,


As the audience showed


chairman of the village hall committee.


Open to all


burn Young Farmers on Monday, when they wore joined by friends al an open meeting in the village hall. Mr Whittaker, of Fuel Ser­ vices, Garstang, showed films on "The Story of Growth ” and ” Motoring Practice.” The protectionist was Mr Hughes, of Warring­ ton. They were thanked by tile chairman, John Har­ rison.


It was nim night for Slald- Tosside


ns prizes at a domino drive in Tossidc village institute organised by the committee, MCs for the 27 tables were W. Kenyon and D. Wallbank- Winners: Inn Peel, Mr W.


Dominoes Pieces ot lamb were given


Towlcr (Grindleton), Mr D. Wright (Bolton-by-Bowland),


Mr W. Rcdmavne (Newton). Mr J. Pratt (Newton). Mrs R. Coupland (West Brad­ ford). Mrs M. Petty. Mr J. Pinder (Newton), Mr R. Parker (Slaidburn), Mr B. T. Hogg (Bentham), Mrs D. Hogg, Mrs J. Pratt (Newton)


treasurer and vice-president Mrs Pearson were re-elected, and Mrs Mary Parker was elected as vice-president. On the committee are Mrs


Gladys Baines, Mrs Chris­ tine Blakey, Mrs Myra Briggs, Mrs Nancy Kenyon, Mr.s Jean Parker, Mrs Red- mayne, Mrs* Robinson, Mrs


Steen and Mrs Ann Swindlelmrst.


epp n WIL L IEIR V IN E 'S \ i \


and Yvonne Parker (Slaid­ burn).


Malcolm Taylor, Joyce Kenyon, Linda Kenyon, Linda Hogg. Competition: Mr J. Swales (Barrowford), Mr E. Coupland (West Bradford), Mrs F. Lawson (Chipping), Mr W. Towlcr (Grindleton) and Mrs N. Wright (Clitheroe).


Children: Peter Taylor, Rimington


Vice-presidents, Mrs J. Ful- lalovc and Mrs B. Spencer; treasurer, Mrs E. Hartley:


ton WI at the annual meet­ ing. Other appointments were:


elected president of Rim-


Re-elected Mrs M. Brennan was re­


assistant treasurer. Mrs E. Robinson; secretary, Mrs Dean; assistant secretary, Mrs Thistlethwaitc. Committee: Miss A.


Baron, Mrs A. Buckle. Mrs P. Cock. Mrs C. Knowles, Mrs Oliver, Mr.s F. Parker,


Mrs J. Park, Mrs A. Silver- wood.


tellers for 1975: Messrs N. Lund and A. Stott, Outing secretary, Mrs C.


Auditor, Mr I-I. Cosgrove:


Knowles; ilower circle. Mcs- dames Binns and Thomp­ son.


M. Balrstow; hot not secre­ tary, Mr.s D. Eccles: home and county. Miss A. Buckle: Memorial Institute representative, Mi's D. Wells,


Press correspondent. Mrs


agreed to form the hnndi- cralt and produce show committee: Mesdames A. Ellis, K. Scott, F. Ingleby, D. Eccles. E. Dean, M. Bair- stow. Clitheroe area show repre­


The following members Chatburn


ley, Clmtburn Methodist Fellowship met at the Manse to discuss " The church as a lamily.” Refreshments were served by the hosts, the Rev. and Mrs Gordon Hood.


One family Led by Mr G. P. Womers-


Brewer spoke to Chatburn Men's Society about his work diagnosing degrees ot dealness, and tested the reactions ot members to sound frequencies with a machine. He was introduced by chairman Mr J. O. Butters and thanked by Mr J. Spencer. There was time for discussion over a cup of tea.


Pardon? Audiologist Mr Malcolm


1 Renovation Members of Chnlburn


Youth Club are busy pre­ paring their new premises, a former store room at the Methodist Chapel. It Is being completely renovated by the boys, under adult supervision. When structural alterations are complete, the girls will help with decora­


tion. Fellowship Guest, speaker at a well-


attended meeting of the Methodist Women’s Fellow­ ship was the Vicar of Chat- burn, the Rev. N. Maddock. Mrs G. P. Womersley was the leader and Mrs R. Kay the pianist. Refreshments were served.


sentatives. Mrs A. See() and Mrs A. Ellis. A number of delegates’


reports were presented — Mi's Oldfield on the autumn council meeting; Mrs Dean on the mini-consultative meeting: Mrs A, Ellis on the Ribblesdale Nursing Association and Mrs Seed on the area show commit­ tee.


read bv Mrs B. Spencer. The retiring committee was thanked by Mrs M. Eatr- stow. To round off' the evening


Birthday greetings were


Mrs Ellison, of Nappa, an ex-president of Gisburn WI and past member of the


County Executive commit­ tee. showed slides of Canada


Ellison for the talk and for officiating with the election of officers Mrs Cock nerccd lo read


tile lesson on ltcmembrsnee Sund iv.


evening at the Black Ball Hotel. Rnnington. lor the village footballers and ihur f iends was a „omneti:ion


Miss Bustards The highlight of a o>./.i!


for the glamour girl !.;t:e. "Miss Bustards 1974.'' Chairman of the lootball


club Mr T. H. Jackson mtin­ duced the indues, Mr and Mrs II. Cosgrove, who were faced with a bevy of "beauties ’’ varying in •dune, complexion and attire. After much deliberation,


they awarded the sash u> Kim (Mr J Hacking). Run- ners-im were Daisy (Mr D. Dobson). Stella (Mr S. Beiges), Lil (Mr W. Cooper', Pirellis (Mr P. Graham'. Denise (Mr D. Knowles' and Eh/abeth (Mr D. Taylor). Mrs C. Thistlethwaitc was the commero Bunny girls served a


potato pic supper to the audience of 140. and Mrs Taylor ..ml Mary brought the house down with (heir striptease act. Mr Jacksor thanked Mrs


j. Hacking tor organising the social, an: Mrs Hird and Mr ail'd Mrs Butler for their co-operation.


the Brownies'coffee morning was £48.


West Bradford


Fraser pressed at West Bradford WI meeting, wel­ coming tile new committee members. Tioy avc Mr.s R. Capstan', Mr) E. Edwards. Mrs M. E. Edison. Mrs E. Haworth, Mis S. Joyce. Mrs M. Leach and Mrs Oliver. The secretary 's Mrs M. Mitchell -mri the treasurer


In office New president Mrs M.


Mrs E. Aspliv A film and comment ary on


a trip down ''le Ribble was given by Mr and Mr.s T. Lord, who wire thanked by Miss K. M. H-inson.


Sobden


at Sabdcn Baptist School 1-aised £12 for school funds. A pic and peas supper was served aJtenvirds. Whist winners were:


For school A whist and domino drive


Gents—Miss B Nixon, H Parker. Domit°cs: II. Jack- son, J. Newby. E. Foster. Competition: I ’- Graham, Mr H. Jolinse11'


Ladies—Miss l- Flanagan, Mrs Lawson, Mrs Clarkson.


Total The final :otal raised by


taken when she and her husband visited their son earlier this year. She was thanked bv Mrs


Bring-and-buy There was little Lime for


domino players to pursue weir nobby at the Riumes-


dalc Chib meeting, because relreshments were served early and members were busily engaged m a bring- and-buy. It raised £10.80 for funds. Hostesses were Mrs Burn, Miss Clark, Mrs M. Driver and Airs M. Snape.


Down Ribble Interesting tcaturcs of the


Mr.s G. Whitaker, who was a Hostess with Mrs Burn and Mrs Singleton. The meeting was well attended and opened with prayers taken hy enrolling member Mrs M. Maddock.


Langho


A well organised bonfire at Roger's Field, Langho,


Fireworks


was attended by 400 people on Guy Fawkes' night. The Scouts ot St Leonard's troop ana their leaders were in charge, giving a wonderful display of fireworks which had been donated. Appro­ priate refreshments were served.


Members ot St Leonard's Mothers Union, Langho,


Teo-limc


met ut the home 01 Mrs M. Hargreaves, in Birtwistle Terrace. Afternoon teas


were served anci there was a mll'le. Mrs M. Holt presided and thanked the hostess.


My job A doctor lias to learn to be humorous and also to


Ribble from its source to the sea — including its 48 bridges — were shown on slides to Christ Church Mothers' Union. Chatburn, by Ml- and Mrs Lord, of Clitheroe. They were Wanked by


have an understanding for others, said Dr Cyril Royle. addressing member s of Langho Autumn Club at the Methodist Schoolroom.


Dr Royle, who based Ills


talk on his file, recounted stories of his experiences


which showed that a doctor has to be ready for anything when he is called out: Mrs M. Spencer gave the vote of thanks, and refreshments were served by the com­ mittee.


ivliist and domino drive held in St Leonard's School, Langho, were: Whist, Ladies — Mrs Davies, Mrs R. Smith, Ml'S N. Wright. Gents — Mr W. Hilton, Mr H. M. Bullock, Mr Ireland.


Drive Winners of the weekly


Dominoes: Mrs A. Kitch-


inq. Miss Chaffer, David Bradford. Raffle: Mrs C. Nelson and Mrs Wright.


€hyton-!e-Da!e


Dale WI saw a film on bird watching made by Mr Les Hoyle. The film, which took eight years to make was presented by Mr Hoyle's son Roger.


Dimsnp Brido"


Congratulations Happy birthday greetings


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Answer Evening service at Wad­ dington Methodist Church,


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vants of the Son” singing group gave the message, telling how her own sense of lacking led her to see her own need and finally to find that God Is the only answer. During tile Youth Fellow­


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of St Helen's Mothers' Union, Waddington. have opted for an evening out in December instead of tlicir usual afternoon social. Their meeting in the Sun­


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day School was chaired by Mrs N. Goo'dchild. Forth­ coming events, announced by Mrs Irene Waimsley, in­ clude the visit to Wadding- ton of Miss Marjorie Wilson, MU worker in the Transkei. After a service taken by


Choice of 71 imitutL'i.


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at home, offering a drink and a piece of birthday cake to friends who dropped in.


Bolton-by-Bowland


secretary Mrs R. Holmes and minute secretary Mrs J. Fawcett were re-elected. Treasurer is Mrs H. Robin­ son and vice-presidents arc Mr.s M. Pickles and Mrs A. Bosonnet. Also on the com­ mittee arc Mr.s K. Atkinson. Mrs R. Drage. Mrs E. Astley and Mrs J. Wilkinson Mrs Holmes read Ihc


ton-b.v-Bowland WI raised £10 for funds. President Mrs J. Lilburn,


annual report and Mrs Wil­ kinson save the financial report. Arranaements were made for the invitation party on Saturday and the annual party at the Coach and Horses Hotel on Decem­ ber 6th. Dates for carol sinaine were fixed for the end of December.


Mitton Raise £43 The annual effort by the


men ot Milton parish, a whist and domino drive,


raised £43 for church funds. Whist winners were:


Ladies—Mrs Charnlcy, Mrs Harrison, Mrs Wood. Gents —Mr Haworth, Mr Stanley. Mr Jackson. Dominoes: .Master E. Fox, Mrs Dewhurst. Mr Chew,


Mrs Procotor, Mrs Simpson, Mrs Holden. Competition: Mrs Holden and Mr T. Bailey. Tlie vicar, tlie Rev. A. F.


Knowles, thanked those who had donated prizes and helped to make the event a success.


DIES MONTH


BEFORE GOLDEN WEDDING


A MUCH respected farmer who was also a former chairman of Bowland Rural District Council, Mr Thomas Henry Aspin has died at his home Meadow- croft, Waddington. Mr Aspin was 75 and would have celebrated his golden wedding on December 5th.


A native of Grindlcton,


Ins marriage, lulcr farming Eaves House lor 40 years, a" [linn now run by his mar­ ried son, Jim. •\s a farmer, : :r Aspin


In addition to Ills son, he lived at Dove Sykc after Mr Aspln t: survived by his


was a regular attender at Clitlieroe Auction Mart and a member of the Clitheroe and Bowland branch NFU ana had been a member ot the committee of the former Clitheroe Agriculture' "'how.


council for 27 years, being chairman in 1958 and 1959 and again 10 years later. As chairman, he served a term as a member of the Bow­ land magistrates' bench. He was a member of West


lie served on Bowland


wife. Mrs Jessie Aspin, and leaves a married daughter. Mrs Margaret Oddie, of West Bradford. There is also a grandson and two granddaughters.


Friday, the packed congre­ gation at St Catherine's Church, West Bradford, in­ dicating the community’s high regard.


The ftiner" took place on The service was conducted


by Canon C. F. Goodcliild, Vicar of Waddington. Cre­ mation took place at Skip- ton.


Bradford Parish Council for 25 vears and chairman for six. For 11 vears tie was a Conservative inemaer (or the Settle Division of West Riding County Council, of winch Bowlnnd was part. As a representative on


Bowland Education Sub­ committee he was - gover­ nor of Rivcrsincad , nd Wnddlngloii and West Brad­


Bennett, Misf Lewls and Mrs Bamber provided the enter­


Easy listening A musical evening by Miss


vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs E. Bef.-Accom.


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tainment at the monthly meeting o[ sabdcn WI. A


Bowland < ,i the West Riding branch of the Rural Dis­ trict Councils' Association and on Bowlnnd Rond Safety Committee. lie was also a representa­


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For Christmas his theme was rhythm and movement.


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£ -* 6 to. * ARM! 13 Hl| K IN G S !


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with general health were asked, and Mrs J. Chester proposed thanks to Mrs Morgan.


Church fair


organised in Hurst Green village hall by the council of St John's CE Church,


Hurst- Green A Christmas fair bem;


on Saturday, will be opened by Mrs A. Eyre, of Dutton. The children of St John’s


School will run a tombola and there will be bring-and- buy and white elephant stalls. Toys, cakes and home produce will also be on sale. Refreshments will be served by members of the church council and profits will go towards church funds.


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9 jm . to 5-30 p.nti SJt. 9 a.m to 5 p.m,


BREWERY OPEN WEEKDAYS


Willie I rv in e U1Y


Clifton Sq , Clifton Street* off \Vests.itc» Burnley


(O^p E H - l Tel Burley


Well k n l fair deal


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OUR CHRISTMAS


SHOWROOM ---------is •----------


NOW OPEN


Cull in now and choose your "ills in comfort. M e shall be pleased to reserve any ol our sparkling' gill* until Christinas.


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