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spring council meeting in March and a letter of thanks for parcels of tights was read from the Coppice School. Arrangements were made for the New Year’s Eve party, from 3 to 6 p.m. for youngs­ ters and from 8 p.m. for older children and parents. Led by Miss E. M. Post-


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served for supper at' the annual Christmas whist and domino drive in aid of funds for the upkeep of Slaidburn


Village Hall. MCs were Mr E. Harrison


for whist and Mr W. Kenyon. for dominoes. Prizes were presented by Mrs E. Har­ rison. Whist winners: Ladies —


Mrs E. Moorhouse, Mrs M. Lowcock, Mrs E. Underwood, Mrs H. Crabtree, Mrs E. Hanson, Mrs S. Clark. Gents — Mr J. F. Rigby, Mr J.


..Whittaker, Mrs Sheffield, Mr N. Craven, Mr Garnett, Mr F. Peel.


Dominoes: Mrs R. Jackson,


Mrs Tilbury, Mr'A. Robinson, Miss E. Dawson, Miss Clare Cowperthaite, Mrs Tomlin­ son, Mr F. Hatton, Stephen Robinson, Mr T. Robinson, Mrs D. Neal, Mrs H. T. Breaks, Mr G. Taylor. Committee chairman Mr R.


E. Raw thanked Mrs Harri­ son, the MCs, prize donors and helpers.


Show funds


Hodder Valley Agricultural and Horticultural Society held


its annual Christmas whist and domino drive on Friday. Whist was supervised by Mr N. L. Shaw, dominoes by Mr John Pinder and children’s dominoes by Mrs E. Pinder. Whist winners: Ladies —


Mrs A. Robinson,. Mrs H. Crabtree, Mrs J. Robinson, Mrs E. Underwood, Mrs Bardwell, Miss P. Starkie, Mr


'Hayhurst. Gents — Mrs A. Jackson, Mr A. Moorhouse, Mr G. P a rk e r , Mrs M. Hayhurst, Mr J. Greenwood, Mr R. Taylor, Mrs Hod- kinson. Dominoes: Mr J. Boothman,


J. Metcalf, Joyce Kenyon, Mrs W. Towler, Mrs L. Bir- tie,.C. Briggs, Mrs J. Pinder, Mrs Lofthouse, Mr J. Pinder, Mr E. Rigby, Mrs Tomlinson. Children’s dominoes: David


Mr J. Tomlinson, Mr W. Kenyon, Miss E. Breaks, Mr


v Chatburn Toy service


The annual toy service at


Chatburn Methodist Chapel, conducted on Sunday by Mr' N. Turpin, was well attended by parents and friends. The children put gifts round the illuminated Christmas tree and the Sunday School prim­ ary department sang “Away , in a manger”, accompanied by' Miss A. Bowker. Sunday School prizes were /


distributed by Miss M. Hird. The toys and a retiring collec­ tion are for the National Chil­ dren’s Home.


Concert Rehearsals are going ahead


at Chatburn for a concert which the Playing Fields Committee hopes to present on February 20th and 21st. It will be similar to one held earlier this year, which turned out to be a great success.


Whailey


District Lions Club will try and brighten Christmas morn- ing fo r .33 p a t ie n ts at Clitheroe Hospital. Sadly, they don’t often have the plea­ sure of visitors and the Lions hope that a cheery chat, plus a small gift, will add to the spirit of the season. .


Right spirit Members of Whalley and


Pinder, Anne Parker, Mark Swindells, Helen Parker, Linda Pinder, Pamela Breaks, Philip Metcalfe. Prizes were presented by


president Mr Chris Silver- wood. Thanks were proposed by Mr Shaw, chairman of the society.


service at the school on Friday afternoon was well attended by parents, managers and friends. The children, trained by Miss M. J. Watson and Mrs Thornton, wrote the words of three carols themselves, and sang them to familiar tunes. Other musical items were


master, thanked the teachers, children and parents for their support.


At school Slaidburn children’s carol


Hilarious A carol singing session


brought the Christmas dinner of Standfast WI, held at the Black Bull, Langho, to a satis­ factory close. After dinner, Christmas gifts were distri­ buted to all 40 members. The committee provided


hilarious entertainment and singing was accompanied at the piano by president Mrs Kathleen Hope. Two male vis­ itors were thanked for provid­ ing transport, photographs and staunch support.


Gifts Children presented 157


played on recorders and per­ cussion. Mr J. S. Nanson, head­


gifts of sweets and chocolate f o r S t D e n y s Home , Clitheroe, at the annual carol service in Whailey Parish Church on Sunday. As they placed them round the Christ­ mas tree, lit by six-year-old


Jane Banks, they sang “Away in a Manger." Lessons were read by Mrs


Edith. Trevor, Miss Hilary Dent, Mr John Shaw, and the vicar, the Rev. R. A. Harpur. Carols were sung by day


Waddington Birthday ■ Mrs Bargh, in the chair for


school children under the direction of Mrs Diane Win- terbottom, and the choir per­ formed items' accompanied by organist Mr Donald Hartley, Soloist was David Hartley.


Mammals / A talk on mammals by Mr


Eric Halsall, of Burnley, started Christmas a little dif­ ferently for Whailey YOC. On Saturday 19 members


and nine adults visited Martin Mere Wildfowl Reserve, spending the day round the pens and hides with a break for a film. Although pink foot and greylag geese made excit­ ing flight patterns, pride of place for performance went to a pair of short-eared owls. . The group meets again on


December 29th at the pond and on January 5th at 10 a.m. at Whailey Methodist Church for a local walk.


in the Methodist School at Whailey on Friday to hear Mr Jim Slater, of Rawtenstall, talk on the railways. He showed the various types of engine used before the coming of the present Diesels. Mr J. Haworth, presiding,


Railways The Men’s Fellowship met


reminded members that the next meeting would be at Meadowside, Woodlands Drive, home of Mr and Mrs A. Hodgson.


Abbey Club Winners of the Abbey


Senior Citizens’ whist and domino drive at Whailey on Saturday were: Whist, Ladies — Mrs C. Woodcock, Mrs H. Turner. Gents — Mrs A. Brooks, Mrs H. Metcalf. Dominoes: Mrs F. Jolly, Mrs M. Staveley. The club’s AGM is on


the meeting of Waddington Methodist Women’s 'Fellow-; ship, welcomed members of S t '


Helen’s MU and wished Miss E . Speakman a happy- birthday. The s p e a k e r , Mr R.


Brindle; talked about Settle, where he and his wife went to live from Blackburn five years ago. Mrs Brindle sang “All my heart this night rejoices.” Recordings of carols were played and refreshments were served, by Mrs Underwood and the committee.


Party St Helen's Sunday School


had a Christmas tree and decorations for the annual party of Waddington Play­ group on Friday afternoon. Games for the 33 children were organised by supervisor Mrs Milly Watts and refresh­ ments, provided by the mothers, were served by Mrs Dorothy Aspin and the com­ mittee. A highlight was the visit of


Father Christmas, who asked the children what they wanted for Christmas. Many mothers and older


Fellows, who was with a party of regular visitors from St Luke's Church, Southport. The choir was augmented


by children from the CE School, trained by headmaster and organist'Mr P. A. Cun­ liffe. The congregation joined in many favourite carols and


the choir alone performed sev' eral items, Mr P. He'ales sing' ing a solo. Mr Graham Robbins was


the narrator, linking the diffe­ rent sections together, and readers were J. Hatherell, C. Metcalfe, P. Heales, S. Nel­ son, M. Houghton, P. Whyb-


row,-'J. Pye, M. Hey wood and M ‘ iffe.


. Cunlifl


Conjuror Attractively-parcelled gifts •


were presented by Father Christmas to children from Waddington Methodist Sun­ day School, on Saturday. They had a party tea and were entertained by a conjuror.


Pendleton


puffet supper Husbands and friends of


children came to join in the last half-hour of what was undoubtedly one of the best Playgroup parties ever. A hamper was won by Mrs Smith and a box of eggs by Mrs Horner.


Hampers Young MU members met in


Southfield Drive, West Brad­ ford, at the home of Mr and Mrs Heanan, to discuss future plans. The secretary and trea­ surer gave reports and were thanked by Mrs Pat Rush- worth for their work. Mrs Anne Iphofen and Mrs


January 21st at the Old Gram­ mar School.


Mission Gifts collected at a toy ser­


vice at Whailey Methodist Church on Sunday will go to the^Afethodist Mission at Blackburn. There was also a baptism during the service, conducted by the Rev. J. R. Butcher.


School have had a week of parties, beginning with one for the infants on Monday afternoon. Standards one and two had theirs on.Tuesday, with standard three and four this afternoon. Before breaking up tomor­


End of term ' Children of Whailey CE


row they will all attend a carol service in church.


Whitewell


Tradition The Parish Church at'


Whitewell is to have a Christ­ mas tree after all . . . thanks to an anonymous donor, who has made sure that rising costs did not put an end to the tradition.


Church funds Over £60 was received for


Whitewell Parish Church funds in lieu of flowers after the funeral of Mr George Sedgwick. Mr Sedgwick, who had lived in the Hodder Valley all his life, worshipped at the church for many years.,


{Social At the AGM of Whitewell


Social Hall Fund, the Vicar, the Rev. A. R. Higginsoq was elected chairman. Other officers are Mr Michael Alpe (vice-chairman), Mr James Porter (secretary), Mrs Alpe (treasurer). On the committee are Mrs Luke Porter, Mrs Fred Seed and Mr John Mercer. Much discussion took place on how the interest on the capital might be better


used.


Margaret Cunliffe were per­ suaded to continue in office, ■vith Mrs Glenda Heanan as assistant secretary and Mrs Joyce Holdsworth in charge of the hostess rota. Instead of monthly subs,


members agreed to pay £1 annually. A donation is to be made to St Catherine’s Sun­ day School, West Bradford, where some of the meetings are held. Suggestions were made for


the programme and it was proposed to arrange extra meetings monthly to discuss


..the new-look MU, starting at Waddington Vicarage on January 21st. Three hampers of Christ­


mas fare had been';collected and these were won by Mrs Anne Colwell, Mrs Heanan and Mrs Barbara Rigby. Refreshments were provided and Mrs Heanan was thanked for her hospitality.


Table games Mrs Dorothy Walmsley, the


first farmer’s wife to be presi- dent of Waddington WI, chaired the Christmas meet­ ing and presented retiring president Mrs Mary Boucher with a bouquet. New mem­ bers Mrs Banks and Mrs Baxendale were welcomed and Mrs R. Heales and Mrs D. Pearson were co-opted on to


1 the committee. T r e a s u r e r Mr s P.


Boothman read the budget and members were reminded that efforts will be needed to help the funds. After a Jacob's join supper


by candlelight, table games — beetle, dominoes, fishing for buttons with safety pins and threading numerous, lengths of cotton through a single nee­ dle — were played. The com­ mittee choir led carol singing. The institute singers will


tour the village tomorrow and Sunday and a party will also visit the fells and surrounding district oii Sunday.


Packed St Helen's Church, Wad­


dington, was packed to capac­ ity for the service of lessons and carols on Sunday after­ noon. Owing to the illness of Canon Goodchild,' the service wasytaken by the Rev. Roy


Thoughtful A party of older members


of the community was given by Downham Youth Group in the Village Hall on Monday, as a follow-up to the visits they pay from time to time to those living alone, which are very much appreciated. The hall had beep decorated


by the group, with table deco­ rations and candles adding a festive touch.'Helped by the mothers, a candlelight supper


was served. An excellent'variety enter­


tainment followed, starting with “Cotton and lace" by M. Binns and D. and J. Smith, accompanied by Mrs S. Smith. Taking part in the “Parade tne


Carol Hardbattle, M. and T. Braithwaitc, S. Cowgill, A. Roney, L. Hardbattlc, L. Gornall, R. Harrison and C. Lund, accompanied by . Mrs Walton, who played the piano


otf


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Til


for the rqst, of th? show. $ing-along time with , the


bownhnm Bouncers starred M. Binns, C. Lund, A. Walmsley and L. Swarbrick.


I *.. i L l f I MAi] A fin Soldiers" were


Soloists were B. Harrison, L. Swarbrick, A. Waimsiey, T. Braithwaite and C. Lund. Susy Snowflake was danced


D o w n h 3 m - "


by L. Gornall and sung by D. Clement, and a mimed song and dance followed with K. Brewer and S. Kenyon. There were recitations by S. Cow- gill, magic by Derek Smith, a recorder duet by H. Chard, and L. Hardbattle, and a country-style item in which


the whole cast took part. Leading the carol singing,


Thomas Binns played a trum­ pet solo, M. Binns a flute solo and Helen Ghard a recorder


solo.Comperes, for the entertain­


ment were Shaun Roney and Alan Gornall. The producer was Mrs Janet Cowgill, who also sang an original song. Father Christmas and an


Pendleton WI members were welcomed to the Christmas party by president Mrs P. Nutter. A short business ses­ sion was followed by a buffet supper and a whist and domino drive. Whis t w in n e rs were:


Ladies—Mrs Brown, Mrs E. Collingc. Gents—Mrs H. Taylor, Mr J. Gornall. Dominoes: Mrs Dewhurst,


Mrs Dome, Mrs Seed, Mrs E. Owen. A draw was won by Mrs Harrison and Mrs E.


Banks. MCs were Mr R. Collinge


and Mr B. Bristol. The competition for a


Christmas tree decoration was won by Mrs Ireland. Carol singing ended an enjoy-


’ able evening. A vote of thanks from the


visitors was given by Mr R. F. Berry and the president wished everyone the compli­ ments of the season.


Annual event


‘linge and Mr R. Ross. Whist winners: Ladies —


and domino drive in Pendleton Village Hall were Mr R. Col-


MCs for the annual whist


Mrs L. Harrison, Mrs Fisher, Mrs Stone, Mrs Jackson. Gents—Mr R. Seed, Mr S. Holgate, Mr E. Wright, Mr C.


Moorhousc. Dominoes: Mr J. Pinder,


Mrs M. Wallbank, Mrs Birtle, Mr R. Berry, Mrs Harrison.


Treat After a visit, to the pan­


tomime "Sleeping Beauty” at Calderstones for a Christmas treat, the guests invited to Pendleton WI children's party had tea in the Village Hall. Father Christmas presented each child with a gift, toys for the small children and money for the older ones.


Sawley Seasonal


land and Greenland provided a seasonal slide show for mem­ bers of Sawley WI. The speakers, Mr and Mrs Bargh, were introduced by Mrs F. Pye and thanked by Mrs B.


Pye- A new member, Mrs D. •!


Sutcliffe, was welcomed. Carol singers will be out next Tuesday and Thursday, and proceeds from their .efforts will go to Clitheroe Hospital. Names were taken for tickets for "Flower Drum Song" at Clitheroe. There will be A newspaper


collection at "the January meeting. Some members are taking advantage of a crochet class at Grindleton next


month. A Christmas supper by-


candlelight was provided by the committee, who were thanked by Mrs M. Cl Dyson. The competition for a favour­ ite Christmas decoration was won by Mrs E. Jackson,.Mrs T. Pye and Mrs S. Jury.


alking point A display of photographs of


members at their meeting in trying to identify themselves and their friends.


Downham School provided a great talking point for WI


The pictures had been sent


by Mrs Joan Stagless (nee Schofield), of Wokingham, whose mother was headmis­ tress of the school in the 1920s. It was decided that Miss M. Barton should take care , of them for the time being and then they should be passed on to.the school mana-. gers.


Owing to the interest shown


assistant presented each vis­ itor with a gift.: The vicar thanked all who had helped to make it an enjoyable evening, especially youth leaders Mr D.. Smith add Mrs GowgUl for all


' their Work during the year. His thanks were heartily endorsed bv the visitors. _ _


. in the pnotos,'there was only time' to sing one carol using the now set of carol sheets donated by secretary Mrs J. Parker, who was thanked by the president, Mrs Whittaker.


A talk on the.police force


was given by Dot. Chief Supl T. Parkinson, whh; wai


Tea hostesses wSre.:«IrS Barker, Miss Field, Miss . Robinson and Mrs Wright. ^


th’ahked tyy 'MrS N. Wnght.- :M l


Ice and snow scenes in Ice­ Grindleton Attendance


the Rev. P. M. G. Hood, included carols, poems and readings by the scholars and a rendering of “Away in,a Man­ ger," accompanied by recor­ ders. Toys and gifts presented by,the children will be sent to th e National Children's Home. Christmas services continue


presented to scholars of Grindleton Methodist Sunday School at a special Christmas service on Sunday by Mrs' Walton, wife of the superin­ tendent minister. The service, conducted by


Prizes for attendance were


MORE DISTRICT NEWS ON R 11-


Langho St Leonard’s Winners of the whist and


domino drive at St Leonard's School,'Langho,.were: Whist, Ladies — Mrs T. Cosgrove, Mrs H. Lax, Miss Violet Mur­ ray. Gents'— Mrs H. Allen, Mr- N. Carter, Mr H. M. Bullock.'


Christopher Chadwick, Mrs J. , Eastwood. Competition: Mrs A. R o b e r ts and Mr B. Wareing.


Dominoes: Mrs N. Hacking,


boys and girls from Langho, accompanied by the Rev. and


Pantomime Scholars, teachers and choir


Mrs P. H. Deardcn, saw the pantomime "Beauty' and the


Beast” at Blackburn on Saturday.


Radio


the morning service at St Leonard's Church, Langho, on Sunday, to be given to less fortunate children. They were received by the Rev. P. H. Dearden. Retiring Sunday school


" Children brought gifts to


who acted as projectionist, were thanked by Mrs I. Thompson. The - In s t i tu te ’s oldest


member, Miss M. Parry, thanked everyone for flowers received on her 85th birthday. Three new members, Mrs


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superintendent Mr J. Ellis was presented with a radio in appreciation of his 30 years’ service. In thanking everyone for the gift, Mr Ellis reminded the Sunday School scholars to help their teachers and the teachers to help their superin­ tendent. A lesson was read by Mrs


E. Chadwick, Mr Ellis's suc­ cessor, and the Epistle by Miss Gillian Smith. On display was a model of


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Langho made by the scholars, which formed the basis for Mr Dearden’s talk. Banners from the Cubs, Scouts, Guides and Brownies were received.


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next Sunday, with a service of lessons and carols attended by the Ribble Valley Mayor and Mayoress,'Coun. and Mrs Tom Robinson.


Busy time Forty members and friends


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, taken by Mr T. Garnett, of West Bradford. A recent raf­ fle raised £9 for Clitheroe Physiotherapy Centre. A school for crochet will be


held on January 14th, 28th and February 11th, the instructor being Miss H. Clarke.


S., Grien, of Grindlcton, showed films entitled “Learn­ ing to sew," a comprehensive programme of training by Trutex for new employees at their factories. Mrs.G. Moir voi c e d t he tha nks of members. The evening closed with


At Thursday’s meeting Mr * REATHS AND WE ARE ONLY ' f l i j jf _________


MAKING A LIMITED QUANTITY. SO ORDER,. EARLY


Arrangements. We have the largest CACTI GARDENS


selection Srasse


FRESH CUT FLOWERS, Dried Flowers, Grasses and /r tfSmwo: <4 PLANTS, HOUSE PLANTS, HYACINTHS“j y j r /rw dm m


GIFTS FOR THE GARDENER — Why. not give our lop quality | \ l / T \ \ rose bushes, ornamental (lowering trees, shrubs, conifers, etc., lor lasting pleasure


Large selection of Fruit Trees, Soft Fruit Bushes, Etc. Full range of Flower and Vegetable Seeds now in stock


BARKERS x '^ ' 'V / v V


WOULD CUSTOMER S WHO BOUGHT T R E E S , SH RU B S & CON IF ER S FROM US DURING THE SUMMER P L E A S E C A L L AND C O L L E C T SAME NOW.


P R IM R O S E N U R S E R IE S AND G A R D EN C EN T R E , W H A L L E Y ROAD, C L ITH ERO E . Tel. 23521.


OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Weekdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat. 8-3fr-»S*30, Sundays 1MO--5 p.m. • s \ \____ - ) / ,


KAINE and RAWSON


carols. A mince pie competi­ tion was won by Miss Smith, Mrs Haworth and Miss M. Brennand.


West Bradford Canadian WI


Members of West Bradford


“The Old Folk's Treat," by Fred Riley, of Settle, and all the members joined in carol singing and a festive supper.


Wiswell Flowers A talk entitled "Flowers


and where to look for. them” was given by Mr R. T. Darby, of Langlio, to', members of


' Wiawell WI at their Christ, mas party., , He illustrated his talk with


slides of flower studies from all parts of the British Isles and overseas. He and his wife,


WI helped with the'entertain­ ment at their December meet­ ing. Secretary Mrs M. Mitch­ ell, who had recently visited Canada, described a visit to Minesing WI in Ontario. Though this WI has a mem­ bership of only 2\, it makes up in enthusiasm what it lacks in numbers. Mrs Mitchell's visit wqs recorded in theirTWeeds- muir book, a record of WI happenings since'1897. ■ Mrs K. Parkinson recited


CHRISTMAS SPECIAL OFFERS


List OUR CASH PRICE 8ft. 6in. BEDROOM UNIT, teak/white.................. £190 3-PIECE CONVERTIBLE SUITE......................... CHAIR BEDS........................................ ............................... Pair of ROCKERS; Tapestry Cover..................... WRITING BUREAU........... .................................................................... DINING ROOM/LOUNGE DISPLAY/COCKTAIL STORAGE UNIT...... ......... £68


Choice of various other units- STORAGE POUFFES, etc. . WOOL RUGS


FOLDAWAY BEDS


• CHESTS OF DRAWERS- . •WARDROBES, etc. . > •


OCCASIONAL COFFEE TABLES 79 K.OWERGATE, CLITHEROE. Tel. 23444. £58 £99 . E65 £329


£152 £229 £50 £79 £55


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