Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, May 23rd, 1974 Downham


.togarion service The sun shone at Twiston


on Sunday for the annual Rogation service, held in


the open air. It was conducted by the


choir sang “The Samaritan” and " Jesus Christ is my Lord and King ” accom­ panied on recorder by Helen Chard. Margaret Binns played melodica for the hymns.


Rev. F E. Chard, Vicar Of Downham, who spoke about tile sifts of God. The junior


expressed thanks. A compe­ tition for a supper hint was won by Mrs Field. Mrs B. Lund, presiding,


Meat and Livestock Com­ mission were shown to Downham WI. Mrs Oldham


Three fibns from the


congratulated m em b e r s whose efforts had won the Lady Clitheroe cup a t the WI show. Mrs Cock, of Rimington. joint AGM dele­ gate, was instructed how i >


vote. Tea hostesses were Mrs Hewitt, Mrs McLean, Mrs Oldham. Mrs Pringle and Miss M. Jones.


Open-air singing An outdoor singing session


on Downham village green last Whitsuntide proved so successful that a similar event is to be held this Whit­ sunday, June 2nd.


before, by Vicar of Downham the Rev. F. E. Chard. Singers and instrumentalists who took part last time will join in again—and, he hopes, some new faces will swell the numbers. " In this case it can truly be said that it will be a repeat performance by popular demand,” said Mr Chard. Tbe open-air service will begin at 4 p.m., weather permitting.


I t is to be organised, as Dunsop Bridge


Silver and gold A fine sunny day brought


tourists and villagers to Dunsop Bridge village green on Sunday to listen to Slaidbum Silver Band. Pro­ ceeds of a collection were for the uniform fund.


The band marched to Closes Cottages, playing


favourite hymns and selec­ tions for the golden wed­ ding celebrations of Mr and Mrs George Sedgewick, of Whitewell.


Langho


at St Mary's RC School, Langho, on Saturday, with dancing and games. Refresh­ ments were served.


Social evening A social evening was held


domino drive a t St Leonard s School. Langho, were — Gents: Mr N. Carter, Mr V. Woodend and M- H- M- Bullock. Ladies: Mrs F. Wareing, Mrs E. Pike and Mrs A. Williamson. Domin­


Winners of the whist and Chipping


Testimonial To mark the retirements


of Mr Prank Walsh, head­ master of Chipping C of E


School for 22 years, and Miss Porter, a teacher there for 17 years, the vicar, the Rev. T. Green, has opened a presentation fund, and


would welcome any dona­ tions.


New members Two Chipping Brownies,


Deborah Wilson and Joanne Huddleston, were enrolled at


an open night in the parish rooms on Monday. Parents attended the


meetinV and saw the Brownies playing games, taking part in a competition


with questions from the handbook and staging camp fire songs. Brownies taking their


hostess badges served the guests with tea, buns and


biscuits. Brown Owl is Mrs H. Lowe.


Spring decorations Parents and children de­


corated Chipping Parish Church with spring flowers for Thomley school anniver­ sary service on Sunday morning. The children, trained by


Bastiall/Eaves Village News Whalley 100 play


whist and domino drives at the Catholic Hall, Whalley.


There were 100 players at the last of this season's


Winners were—Ladies: Mrs Potter, Mrs Sharp. Mrs Scahill. Gents: Mrs San­ derson, Mr Bailey, Mr Walker. Dominoes: Mrs Metcalf. Mrs Bolton, Mrs Chaffer, M. Edmondson.


at Bretherton on Tuesday, saw one of the largest col­ lections in the country. Afterwards members had supper in Croston.


Children' outing Forty children from the


top class at Whalley C. of E. School visited York on Fri­


by headmaster Mr J. S. R. Shaw, teacher Mrs P. Wright and school clerk Mrs A. M.


day. They were accompanied


Competition: Mrs Wood, Mrs Almond, Mrs Bradley. The new season starts in September.


in the finals of the Black­ burn branch, Lancashire Association of C ha n g e Ringers contests to be held a t Waddington and Clith­ eroe in October. They qualified by being


Qualify Whalley bellringers are


placed first in a striking competition at Whalley


headmistress Miss K. Archer, presented the Lord’s Prayer in reading and hymns. The sendee, which was well at­ tended, w-as conducted and addressed by the vicar, the


Rev. T. Green. Special prayers were said


for the children, in particu­ lar those leaving at the end of terra. They included Caro­ line Lupton, Joan Procter, Susan Beck, Morland Cowell Andrew Dickinson and Graham Winder. Nine children who had


raised £29 from a sponsored swim presented the vicar with £17.50 for church funds. They are sending the rest to the Queen Alexandra Nursing Association. Children provided a choir


Parish Church, on Saturday. Whalley had 68 faults; St


Michael's, Blackburn (48); the Cathedral, Blackburn (57); and Church Kirk, Accrington (74).


Jumble sale A jumble sale in Whalley


Gifts total £177 Gift envelopes from a


Methodist school on Satur­ day raised £37 for women's work for overseas missions.


house-to-house collection in Whalley, amounting to £177, were received a t a united


for the service: Mrs K. Hope was organist.


and took part in the Benediction which followed. Children from St Josephs School, former pupils of the school and members of St Peter's Guild led the pro­


the annual May procession a t St Peter's, Stonyhurst,


Procession A large crowd watched


cession.


Shufflebotham. who preached a special sermon on “ Our Lady.” After the sendee flowers


Dinlev, parish priest, assisted by the Rev. T.


of flowers. Celebrant was the Rev. J.


oes: Mrs Clough. Mrs E. Crowther and Jeremy Bir- kett. Raffle: Mrs R- Davies and Mrs M. Pike.


Woodcarver Addressing members of


Billington and La.tiglio Women's Institute on wood­ carving, teacher Mr J. E. Paxkes showed se v e ra l


examples of his craft. A vote of thanks was


proposed by Mrs J. Price. A competition for the most unusual pencil was won. by Mrs D. Garratt, Mrs N. Ashcroft and Mrs L. Middle-


ton. Open. t o t h e p u b l i c


from round the statue were laid on the village war memorial.


Harrop


Anniversary services Preacher at the anniver­


sary services of Harrop Chapel on Sunday was Mr J. Wilshaw, of Bcntham. Mrs Ruth Davey. of Clitheroe, was the soloist. Another musical item was provided in the afternoon by the child­ ren. singing “ Kum-ba-ya.” Both services were well at­ tended. with collections amounting to £20.


making their first Com­ munion carried baskets of flowers which were placed round the altar. First com­ municant boys carried decorated candles which were placed on the altar of “ Our Lady.” The remainder of the girls carried bouquets


Girls who will soon be . Hurst Green united service


the vicar, the Rev. A. Har- pur, and curate, the Rev. G. Parker, was well attended. Preacher was Pastor J. Beardswood, of Billington Baptist Church.


Shaw. They visited the Minster,


lunched in the grounds of St Mary’s Abbey and had a boat trip to Bishopthorpe. After seeing the Yorkshire


and Castle museums and a picnic tea, they walked round the city wall.


Paythorne


Sunday School anniversary on Sunday the preacher, afternoon and evening, was


Anniversary At Paythome Chapel’s


Mr Howell Jones. of Clitheroe. At the afternoon service, the tiny tote of the Sunday school sang two short hymns and collected the offertory for Sunday school funds.


Sawley


service a t Whalley Parish Church on Sunday evening. More is still to come. The service, conducted by


ter the Rev. Gordon Hood preached at whalley Metho­ dist Church on Sunday morning. In the afternoon a united


Chatbuni Methodist Minis­


service was held at Whalley Parish Church.


Hallmarks Items from a collection of


marks. Mrs M. Ainsworth chaired


interest in a. one-day school in picture framing at Pres­


for the NSPCC flag day in the village on Saturday, and several members expressed


domestic silver were shown to Whalley WI members by Miss E. M. Taylor, who ex­ plained the meaning of hall­


the meeting, welcoming Mrs


Kennedy as a new member. Volunteers were requested


in London, to be attended on Sawley's behalf by Mrs Simpson, of Grindleton WI, were voted on. The jumble sale raised £31.52 for cancer research and the British Sailors’ Society, and tire amount is to be made up to £50 from funds. ■'‘■Names were taken for a * ip on June 20th in place of the next meeting. I t was decided to send a gift to WI House in Preston, which members had visited. Tire competition for a


joyed by meml ; of Sawley WI when Mi-s P. Lewis and Mrs Fletcher gave a recital entitled “ Pot Pourri," stag­ ing and playing a variety of music on the piano. Mrs Femie thanked them. Resolutions for the AGM


Pot Pourri A musical evening was en­


Waddington


Church parade Girl Guides, Browmw an


Cub Scouts ;att* S ding- Helen's C h u r c h . / ^ ,


ton. on Sunday, ,


SS5. tions


gregation for the , ad- service, conducted an dressed by the Vicar. Canon


There was a l ^ efamily iaTH


C. P. Goodchild. Mr H' son was the orgams..


Tidy-up session Many people from the


c s s the summer growing season.


Combined effort A coffee evening and bring


and-buy sale at WaddmS ton vicarage on Tmirsaaj


evening raised £23 M tatives from St Helens, h f ^ tag coffee ethodist and the Koman


Catholic Churches all J part, on the stalls or serv


t Proceeds w’ere added « , , , he amount obtained from


envelopes d i s t r l b u throughout the parish- nic.


raffle for a marquetry ture was won b: Miss


Welchman, who has come to live, at Waddtagton Hospital. This was her first


visit to a bring and buy sale in the parish-


£67 profit Ml forms of transport


Drama Group’s sale, which made a profit of £67-


jumble for , Waddmgten


For publication An item from Waddtagton


of Britain in July. I t concerns tea parties


publication in their -


paperweight, judged by Miss Lewis, was won by Mrs G. Benson, Mrs Needham and Mrs V. Giles. Dominoes: Mrs Tyrer, Miss Clark and Mrs P. Parker.


Tossid< 30 tables


a whist and domino drive organised by Tosside Village Institute committee. MCs were Mr S. Hogg and Mr E. Metcalfe. Winners were - Ladies:


There were 30 tables at


ton. There was a display oi ex­


hibits entered at the WI show in Clitheroe and the exhibition of Tomorrow’s Heirlooms in Burnley, where Mrs M. Duckett and Mrs D. Anderson were awarded


gold stars. Hostesses were Mesdames


Hindle, Holt, Harkness, Har- pur, cimliffe and Hall. A special meeting to dis­


given bv one of the village s oldest residents, Mr Wiliam Pattenden, and was included in a scrapbook about the village submitted to the


magazine. President Mrs M. Boucher


thanked Mrs Chester for laundering the Institutes special


tablecloth. em­


broidered with the names of the members. Mrs E. Underwood volunteered to take over Lhe service. Any member may register her signature for 5 — a souvenir for the future and a contribution to funds. New member Mrs o'.


Mrs S. Kenyon (Clitheroe), Mrs K. Metcalfe, Mrs Stavely (Settle). Mrs R. Walmsley (Ncwtcn). Gents: Mr T. Nelson (Clitheroe), Mr J. Swales (Barrowford). Mr B. Breaks (Newton), Mrs Earnshaw (Inglcton). Dominoes: Mr W. Kenyon,


cuss resolutions for the AGM in London was held on Monday, followed by sup­ per.


Doll museum Membe rs of Whalley


Parish Church Mothers’ Un i o n , who went to the Barry Elder doll museum


Howarth was welcomed aid members who gained stirs in the Burnley handiesft


Mrs M. Muhin (Newton), Mr E. Metcalfe, Miss E. Dawson (Newton). Mr L. Birtle (West Bradford), Mrs V. Wood (Dunsop Bridge). Mr J. Pratt (Newton), Mr T. Wood (Dunsop Bridge i. Children: Carol Hogg.


Sheila Kenyon. Ruth Baines (Slaidbtirn), Helen Parker


Mr R. Parker. Mrs E. Met­ calfe, Mr E. Finder and Stephen Wallbank.


Olaidburo), Linda Hogg. Competition winners were


exhibition were congntu- lated. Mrs D. Wliamod lias been co-opted to die institute committee. NCcc was given of a one-iay school in picturc-fraiunc and the date of the mysery trip was altered to Aupst


2nd. Volunteers were requeued


and brook on two eventes and members were ’-ivied to join West Bradford on an outing to Hodnet rid Shrewsbury. Member stood in silence in memorv of Mis D. Walmslcy. Eight members each spot® on a resolution for tie


to tidy the village garien ...- — „


AGM in London, and Mrs M. Fraser was instructed how to vote. The evening concluded with entertain


c *u . ment


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All other Frozen Fish In stock


VEGETABLES 51b. Pack of Chips .............35p 21b. Teas


21b. Cauliflower ........• •••• 35p 21b". Battered Onion Bings 58p


...............•’••«••• ZSP 21b. Onion Slices ..-............ J^P


BREAD 2 x lib. Loaves, Brown or White ................ WP


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BOILED HAM, ROAST HAM, ROAST rORK ROAST BEEF TURKEY BREASTS, *t«. READY COOKED CHICKEN PORTIONS — Three Chickens cut up into


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e.g. DANISH BACON (Flat Price) boning and rolling extra (Prices suhjnrt to fluctuation).


Sides ..................................... Three Quarters


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Middles .......................................... 37p Spencers


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Topping up by tanker


DOWN H AM’S annual drought—when the natural


springs of Pendle run dr!'*" has arrived five montns


early this year. The longest dry spell at


this time of year for a cen­ tury—according to R'*“ Water Supply Unit records —has made it necessary 1 supplement the water tanx behind Downham by up


40,000 gallons a day. Two tankers have eac“


had to make 10 trips a da from a hydrant in d ith e rs for nearly five weeks. Downham and neighbour­


ing Twiston are used to *jV procedure every Septet1'0”, or October—but. not in MJj- Tile area engineer,


Derek Burrows, said tb" week that the villages com be back to normal after a few days of constant rain" fall. The shortage posed n


great problem. “I t ’s J11-' a nuisance,’' lie said.


Play area for Barrow


youngsters BARROW youngsters w'l> ba able to play on spare land behind Trafford Gardens


for tlie time being. This has been agreed to


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WI has been accepted by •• Woman ” magazine _ for


from a van to a wheri barrow were used to collect


sssj isrss «»» >A con- They


^^rdian-style dresses, pro- by Mrs C. Whitehead.


choruses of” the Edwardian accompanied by Mrs S.


50105


union meeting began with a service h • enrollin,,


JohnChatburn . Christ Church


$ vision


..; !i- unuren Mothers’ taken by the


Maddock about


wanked by Mrs Holden, fjosteeses were Mesdames Holden, Parker and Stan-


tlie vision of the , aP°stle John. She was


member. Mrs N. who also spoke


» E'.kN » i° Club __


After


Goodhall Brough.


“ York and ~ Jute 4th.


"efJ Mrs D. Atkinson, Mrs L/Ottam aw - * *•


and Miss’L. Knight. dominoes, members reminded of the outing — Brough on The Rev. J. A. now ministers in


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SS“V‘A.W-SE F°' ttapel funds "committee, f


jumble sale, with a stall of nCT' drapery left from the sale of work, raised £46 for funds. Members of the vli,laS® youth club helped collect jumble.


A Methodist Chapel


Christian Aid A Christian Aid Week


house to house collection was taken in the village by members of both church


Ribblesdaie Club hostesses ttl _


_ a n d


Tr hes. a plant stall raised M ;or institute funds.


were invited to Bashall Eaves WI's meeting to see three films made by Mr John Rickard, of Nelson. He was introduced by Mrs Fox and thanked by Mrs M. Ingham.


Film show Husbands and friends


by Mesdames Thistlethwaite, Hind and Storey, there was a business meeting.


After refreshments, served


gift of a book, was received from Mi's M. Slater, retiring secretary, who has moved from the area Mrs- R. Irwin, the treasurer, has agreed to continue as secretary.


A letter of thanks for the


ised for the mystery outing on May 28th.


Arrangements were final­


don AGM were discussed and Mrs M. Ingham, dele­ gate, for Bashall and Mltton, briefed.


prettiest scent bottle w'as won by Mrs M. Fye.


A competition for the Billington


£156 for research Collections in Btllangton


during March and April raised £156.87 lor cancer re­ search, group chairman Miss J. Whitaker announced this week.


Slaidburn


Cup night Slaidburn Young Fr. mcrs’


and chapel. Also a sound- strip, - Bid f0r survival,” was shown in the Methodist Schoolroom. During the week £39.83 was raised. A further £33 was added from the proceeds of a special SAM evening and the con­


tents of Lenten savings boxes.


Rimington


Cancer effort A very successful coffee


evening was held at New Field, Edge Hall. Middop, by kid permission of Mr and Mrs N. P. Pullalove. The usual stalls were well patronised. The raffle for a ladies' nightdress case was won by Mrs Matthew, of Middop, and a bottle of champagne by Mrs L. Spibey, 3lso of Middop. Mrs M. Brennan WI president, thanked Mr and Mrs N. P. Fullalove for the use of their home. Around £80 will go to cancer research.


In th


were in the pink at their annual charity effort — a cof« cteninc which raised


remington WI members e pink


in charge. Mrs Dorothy Duckworth and Mrs Bar­ bara Spencer. Other money spinners at


the goods to the members


rori was a stall -'.ierc everything was pink, from


the effort, held at Newfield Edge Hail Farm, Middop, home of Mr and Mrs N" ■


man Fullalove. wer a tom­ bola, bring-and-buy, and plant and white elephant stalls. Mrs Alice Buckle was in charge of coffee, served by members. Proceeds will be sent to cancer research.


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Coach trip A party of 20 members of


Rimington and District Hor­ ticultural Society went by coach to visit Mycrscough


Horticultural College. The society has planned a


in Rimington iml c Institute.


coffee evening and floral art demonstration for June 11th, In


quiries have been received by Slaidburn Silver Band, now rehearsing for its forthcom­ ing season.


the restoration of the band- room and a local art teacher has repainted tile marching


Volunteers have completed


bass drum. The fund for uniforms is growing steadily and the band may be able to order its first set later in the year.


the Advertiser and Times for information on the


Following an appeal >


band's history, many people have contacted 'he conduc­ tor, Mr John Cowktag, in­ cluding a former member who lives in Shropshire and conducts his local band.


conauous i


Leaving city for rural parish


iSHORTLY to exchange his busy clty Patl s’^ Arthur take up his new post as Mr Htgginson hopes


priest-in-charge at “ t Michael’s Church. Win to-


Farmed at Wiswell


WELL known '» ,oca} farming circles, Mr Harold


Home of 4 Kemple View. Wiswell, died on Friday,


aged 66.Mr Home, who had been ill s ince he retired three


and a half years ago. had been a fanner at Wisweu most of his life. In bis younger davs he was licensee at the Wellsprings Hotel for a number of years. He


leaves a wfe and three


daughters. The funeral service was


held at Whalley Parish Church yesterday, followed by intennent at Whalley and Wiswell cemetery.


balloon blowers


by the Ribble Valley Recrea­ tion and Leisure Committee, who were told by the Chiet Planning Officer. Mr Charles


MEMBERS of Low Moot- Good Companions vied with each other to see who oould blow’ up tlie biggest balloons at their meeting. There were prizes for the


Wilson, that the Parish Counri' and B""n'v Vp",, Wives nad s ° 'J " '""'"f try to ratee ino ev for s “ ’ playground equipment. This equipment, Mr


a projected council housing scheme for the land.


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th- "'“"0 .A M-


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victors, and afterwards com­ munity -inalng was led bv Mr J. Srntt. with Mr> N aqiio-


Wilson said, would fit “1 with a play area as part of


'nw ov sinotao ”' tl’ Broadhurst and Mr W Hitclien. Refreshments were served bv Mrs Broadhurst, Mrs Bush and Mrs Poulker. The next meeting is on May 30th at 2 p.m.


n the heart of rural Lancashire is the Rev Arthur


Roth well Higginson. at present Vicar of Christ Churcn, Northampton.


well, at the end ol June. The former vicar, the Rev.


T B. Reid, recently retired after 26 years at St


Michael’s. Mr Higginson will remain as pricst-in-charge until


September 4th, when he will be Instituted by the Bishop ol Lancaster, and inducted


by the Archdeacon of Black­ burn, as Vicar of St


Band in demand Many engagement in­


£# .i( •ue’of the novelty attrac-


Club held a social evening in die village hall on Sat­ urday, when members and their guests enjoyed games and dancing.


president, Mr J. C. Kenyon and his wife, the silver cups were presented by Mr F. Waddington. The King Wilkinson Cup for senior bovs’ stock judging was gained by Stephen Peel.


In the absence of the


junior boys by John Harri­ son, and the Starkie Cup for highest points by girls went to Shelia Roberts.


The Waddtagton Cup for


Harrison, expressed thanks to club leaders and advisory members and all who had helped to make the evening a success.


The chairman. John


Over 60s Slaidburn Over 60s Group


met in the Methodist schoolroom on Monday evening. Members stood in silence as a tribute to Mrs Dora Hully, who used to meet with them, and prayers were offered.


talk on police work in general, and the constitu­


PC Don EUiott gave a


tion of the police force. He was thanked by the Rev. P. M. Gordon Hood.


Resolutions for the Lon­ Wiswell


tute met at the Dog and Partridge, Barrow, to dis­ cuss resolutions for the NFWI annual meeting in London.


Discussion Wiswell Women's Insti­


son welcomed four members of Sabden WI. Mrs R. Ibison, of Barrow1, is joint delegate for Wiswell and


Sabden. Gisburn


Mothers' Union met in the Festival Hall enrolling member Mrs A. Speak asked them to stand in silence in memory of Mrs Lizzie Peel, who had died a few days previously. During the business meet­


Signposts When members of Gisbum


ing arrangements were made to go to the Deanery Festival at Waddington on May 22nd, the bus to leave at 6 p.m. from the Festival Hall. I t was announced that the annual meeting had been brought forward to June 4th.


Mrs Schofield, of Embsay,


gave an inspiring talk on “ Signposts.” She was thanked by Mrs Speak. Final arrangements were made for the sale of work.


Young Wives Seventeen members of the


G i s b u r n Young Wives Group


a t t e n d e d the


monthly meeting at the Festival Hall. A most in teresttag talk was given by Mr R Foote (Craven Branch NSPCC) on the functions of the society and this was followed by .. lively discussion. The speaker was thanked by Mrs E. Gornall.


Members were asked to


submit names for the Dean­ ery Festival at Waddington. Names were also taken


for the annual dinner at the Black Bull Rimtagton, on June 20th. Members were asked to help with stalls at Gisbum Gala on August 3rd. Tea hostesses were Mrs J. Pate and Mrs D. Ncv.-love.


Good deed The Gisbum Brownie


Pack, Brown Owl and her assistants, have been help­ ing tidy up the Cenotaph at Gisbum. For two weeks they have been picking up litter and weeding. The girls have worked very hard and are to be praised for their efforts.


Haunted On Monday members of


Gtsburn YFC went to Cningle Hall, a haunted house dating from the 13th


century-


and telling members “ many interesting facts.


Sabden


Sherry time A sherry evening and


tombola sta ll at the home of Mr and Mrs Y. Haworth, of Whalley Road, raised £37 for the St Nicholas Sunday School Children's Pund.


Outing Members of the Baptist


Church and their friends enjoyed a day’s outing to York on Saturday.


A GREAT


FUTURE FOR CANALS


WITH a few exceptions, the whole network of canals in England will be restored to use within the foreseeable future—but not for com­ mercial purposes. Mr Gor­ don Biddle, author of Canals of North-West Eng­


land" told Clitheroe Probus Club.


less volunte: i are assisting the authorities in reclaiming long-derdiot canals and a great deal of very hard work has been done


At the i- ...eut time count­


Michael’s. Bolton-bom Mr Higginson


first worked for the Church Army in England and Northern Ireland and did


he went to two churches in Glasgow, and became rector ot Weldon, Northants. in


After ordination in i-Jl, „ . .


son was rural Dean of Wel­ don and in 1964 was appoin­ ted Vicar of Christ’ Church. Chairman of the North


For two years, Mr Higgta- , ’ 1955


his ministry training at Edinburgh Theological Col­ lege.


opinion was that the canals have a. flouri-hing future for pleasure and recreational purposes. He illustrated his talk with slides of canal scenes, industrial and rural, including local views at Burnley, Skipton and East Marton.’


Mr Biddlle’s personal


of the Clitheroe Rotary Club, whioh launched the Probus Club four years ago, attended and expressed his pleasure at


Dr W. D. Oliver, president TAPE


Amercan Families Associa­ tion in Northampton, Mr Higginson has made 14 visits to the United States, some of them on exchange and others on preaching tours. On his 13th visit in 1972.


a flag was flown on Capital HiU. Washington, in his


• There is a great differ­ ence between the cathedral­ like Christ Church ho is leaving and the tiny St Michael’s, but Mr Higgta- son’s view of his new parish is that it will be quite a


honour


hn'le ei"p 'ob i qa'- 'd *. M nggi-.-on


, ver\ (tee o puoh. speak


are travel and photography —subjects on which there is no end of scope in and


me and music. Two oi nls otlier favourite pastimes


around Whitewell.


henlthy state. A new mem ber, Mr E.’ "c Hothersall was introduced bv the


the club 7-


chairman. A bowls c petition has


Friday. Jmv 7th, Mr Trevor Roberts, of


Hall Burnley, on June 28th. At the next meeting, on


to Towneley


Garage, will speak on “ Car rallying.”


“ rimr os c BOROUGH PRINTING Exhibition


AN exhibition of pressed flower collages opens at Whalley Library on Satur­


day for a fortnight They are the work of Mrs


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