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Overseas work Mothers’ Union members


from Hurst Green and West ‘ Bradford and ladies of Wad- chngton Methodist Church were welcomed to St Helen’s MU branch at Waddington to hear a talk by Mrs Betty Nockells; the Bradford Dioce­ san Overseas representative. She gave a detailed account


of the training involved before a worker is sent abroad. Theology and other subjects are studied at Selly Oak College, Birmingham, since MU workers are responsible for much of the teaching in the villages, especially to women and children. They also have to learn


supported by all the organisa- - tions in the village. MC for whist was Mr W.


Crossley and for dominoes Mr ' A. Holmes. The event raised £134 and all who supported it were • thanked by Mrs C., Lilburn. Whist winners — Ladies:


Chipping


Chipping Parish Church amounts to £43, while an average collection is only £23. Heating is one of the major


Cash needed The weekly cost of running


Mrs D. McKie, Mrs J. Naylor, Mrs D. Dinsdale. Gents: Mr T. Breaks, Mr P. Mattison, Mrs J. Cooke. Dominoes: Mrs L. Birtle, Mr H. Wolfenden, ’ Mrs Carr, Mrs^J. Singleton, Mr J. Walmsley and J.-Moss. Children:- Sheila Billows, Allan Life. Competition: Mr H. Dolphin, Mr R. Milne Redhead.


Valentine


tropical hygiene, housecraft ami motor mechanics — essential because long dis­ tances have to be travelled and a car may break down miles from the nearest village. When appointed, overseas w orkers are under the direc­


tion of the overseas Bishops, though their salaries are paid by the MU. Much of their time


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■ thanks dona'.r,


is spent training native work­ e r s to take responsibility in .


the dioceses. Mrs C. F. Goodchild chaired


tne meeting and Mrs Irene Walmsley proposed the vote of thanks. A bring-and-buv stall raised £10 for MU funds. Garments were brought for


A Valentine disco was held by Bolton-by-Bowland YFC on Friday night, with music by Y2V4. Hot dogs and hambur­ gers were provided. Proceeds, are for club funds.'


season opened with two spe­ cial services at Christ Church, Chatburn. In the morning, day school


Prayer wave The first day of the Lenten


Chatburn


distribution to St John's, South Africa. Requests were made for more people to knit biankeis and for cotton arti­ cles to be made into cot sheets for the Mother Teresa appeal. The birthday of one of the


branch’s most senior mem­ bers, Mrs Kate Smith, was


celebrated and she received a small gift. A present was also taken to the oldest member, Mrs Maria Most, who was 91.


Shrove whist I


£11S-20 £124.00


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£ 162.10 Canada.


NOW


Alarge number of people at­ tended the annual Shrove Tuesday whist and domino drive held in St Helen's! Sunday School. It was organ­ ised by the Mothers’ Union, whose members gave allthe prizes and refreshments. Winners were: Whist, Ladies — K. Edwards, Mrs Barrow, Mrs Coupland, Mrs Oddie, Michelle Houghton. Gents — Mr Coupland, Mrs Hayes, Mr Carter, Mrs M. Jackson. Dominoes: M. Morton, P. Dewhurst, Mr F. Hatton, Mr J. Fisher, Miss R. Whitewell. Competition: Mrs Birtle and Mrs Edmondson.


bulbs and trees in Holland shown to Waddington WI by Mr H. Tee, of Althams Travel, Clitheroe, were of special interest to a group of members who are planning a short holiday there in April. Mr Tee was thanked by


Bulb fields Films of spring-flowering


Miss E. Bishop, who won the competition for a bowl of bulbs with some pink hyacinths. Runner-up was Mrs V. Barnsley, who entered a daffodil and crocus selection. President Mrs M. Boucher


pupils attended a short ser­ vice and in the evening, at Communion, Mothers' Union members took part in the wave of prayer, remembering people in the diocese of Bloemfontein. Both services were con­


ducted .by the vicar, the Rev. N. Maddock.


Mrs D. Grosvenor occupied most of the afternoon at the


Prizes A whist drive organised by


Chatburn Ribblesdale Club meeting. Winners were Miss Clark and Mrs Snape and the booby prizes went to Mrs K. Hustwaite and Mrs Isher- wood. Tea hostesses were Mrs Adamson, Mrs Davies and Mrs Smalley.


Chatburn Girl’s Friday Club — Nicola Stott, a newcomer to the village. The evening


Rehearsal There was a new recruit at


began with singing games, followed by competitions


organised by Mrs P. Field and Mrs R. Frankland. Winners were Diane Frankland and Julia Harb. The latter half of the


Wiswell Witches


evening was spent rehearsing for the special service which members will be presenting on the afternoon of Palm Sunday.


Study The Methodist Fellowship at


Charbum met at the Manse and continued studying the Book of Revelation, led by the Rev. G. Hood, who directed members’ thoughts to the churches at Smyrna and Thyatira. Mrs Hood served tea and biscuits.


Slaidburn


Trefoil Slaidburn 1st Trefoil Guild


welcomed two new members, Mrs P. E. Tait and Mrs N. Galsworthy, and four visitors. Mrs B. Barlow, now serv­


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ing on the ACWW committee, attended her first meeting in London, where she presented a donation of £34 raised by carol singing for the South India project to save chil­ dren's eyesight. She reported that £300 had been given for this cause by Northern Ireland. Delegate for the LFWI


meeting in Lancaster will be Mrs J. Chadwick. As fees for Denman College have been increased, it was agreed to increase the two bursaries to £28 each. Public affairs secretary


held their annual meeting and made final arrangements for the annual whist and domino drive in aid of the Royal National Institute for the Blind, on March 1st. . After supper coloured


Two films made by the Caldcr Film Unit, of Burnley, were shown to members‘of Wiswell WI by Mr G. B. Hill at their meeting in Barrow School. The first told the story of the Lancashire witches from their activities in the Pendle dis­ trict to their trial and death at Lancaster, with a number of local amateur actors and ac­ tresses taking part. The second film, “Walking in Calderdale," traced the river Calder from its source through Burnley, Padiham and Whalley to its junction with the Ribble at Hacking Hall, visiting many old halls and landmarks en route. Mr Hill and projectionist Mrs S. Sutcliffe were thanked by Mrs B. Gladwin. They judged the competition for a witch made- from a clothes peg, awarding first to Miss E. M. Foster, second to Miss M. Lytle and third to Mrs M. Hartley. A mystery parcel was won by Mrs S-. Sharpies. Tea hostesses were Mrs H. Cooke and Mrs A. Hodkinson. President Mrs I. Thompson informed members that Standfast WI was to join the Nab group and it was hoped they would attend the group meeting in Whalley on April 30th. A draw was held to choose 10 members invited to attend Hurst Green WI birth­ day party on March 27th. Mrs Thompson also an­ nounced that a Petticoat Lane market was to be held in Clitheroe in June, and it was hoped that WI members and villagers would participate. Forthcoming events include a visit to the “Women of Lanca­ shire” performance on April 4th, a visit to Blackburn Amateurs on April 15th, a one-day school of jewellery making in Whalley on April 16th, and the jumble sale at Barrow on April 18th.


Rimington


About gardens Mr William Loads, son of


television and radio gardening expert Mr Fred Loads, gave an illustrated talk on “Gar­ dens far and near” to Riming­ ton and District Horticultural


slides of local interest and other places were shown by Mrs Doris Leeming, and cine films of holiday travel by Miss Margot Watson. A competition “Guess


'by his father, as the raffle prize. Winner was Mr Donald Nicholson, of Middop. Mr Loads was thanked by


Where’ This Is” was won by Mrs Greta Moir. Thanks were expressed by Mrs Evelyn Slinger.


Miss K. Roebuck is to write on behalf of members in support of an NFWI letter to the Secretary of State for Social Services, pointing out that the discontinuation of dispensing at village surgeries could cause' hardship in outlying


made inquiries.. about donation of corneas after death told members that such things as colour or'poor sight would not affect the condition of the cornea for this purpose. Forms are available for volun­ teer donors. At a cost of lOp per head for


villages. Miss Roebuck, who had


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tablecloth. A gardening course in eight


sessions is being organised by the county at Myerscough College and there is also a one-day school on silver jewel­ lery at Whalley in April. Tutor for this course is Mrs J. Greenwood, of Waddingtori. The cbach for members


attending the LFWI annual meeting on Tuesday will leave the Sun Inn at 5-45 p.m.


jBoltoivby-Bowland


iRegord There was a record attend-!


lance at a whist and domino_ tirive held in Bolton*by- [Bowland village hall In aid of '"sneer Research. There were 23 tables for hist and 15 for dominoes at he event, which was run and


Festival committee, a disco was held in the village hall on Friday evening, when Y2V4 were in attendance.


Disco Organised by the Whit


Over 60s the.. Grindleton, with the beautiful


visitors met in the Methodist Schoolroom on Monday even­ ing, when "Journey by cara­ van from Grindleton to the Scottish Highlands” was shown by Mrs Greta Moir, of


Slaidbum Over 60s and


coloured slides and an enter­ taining account of her journey.


the funds, Miss D. Broughton is to embroider . members’ names on the Institute


Club held an open meeting in the village hall on Monday evening. It was well attended by- members and leaders, advisory members, and by the president, Mr J. C. Kenyon, and Mrs Kenyon, as well as numerous local farmers. Mr J. Bolton,Farm Safety


Safety first Slaidbum Young Farmers' .


Society. Mr Loads also brought a gardening book, autographed


the chairman, . Mr T. R. Thompson. At the next meet­


SCHOOLCHILDREN who raised £300 for Calderstones Hospital from a sponsored swim were treated to a supper dance at the hospital’s ’73


Club. The 90 children raised the


money at a swim in November at the Ribblesdale Pool for the hospital's League of Friends.


letter of thanks for flowers was received from MiSs Holgate. The competition for a pretty shell was won by Mrs F. Pye, Mrs G. Benson and Mrs Bibby. Another competition was won by Mrs Cradock. ^ Members offered to give prizes and refreshments for the domino drive on March


4th. Langho Courage


Members of Langho Autumn Club invited friends to their


meeting at the Methodist Church to hear Mr Bill Grif­


fiths, of Blackburn. As a result of the last war, Mr Griffiths lost both hands and was totally blinded, but still has great courage to carry on and says he has many bles­ sings to count. Mr Griffiths spoke mainly about the good work done at 'St Dunstan’s, where blind


•how he could tell the time by putting his watch to his mouth. As he is fitted with artificial hands, he cannot read Braille but has a talking machine instead. Mrs A. Walker thanked Mr Griffiths and his wife for coming to talk to the club.


Lucky


Winners of the weekly whist and domino drive in St Leonard’s School, Langho, w'ere: Whist, Ladies — Mrs A. Marshall, Mrs A. Roberts, Mrs M. Carter. Gents — Mr H. Jackson, Mr T. Cowper- thwaite, Mr W. Goodill. Dominoes: David Hargreaves, Mrs E. Crowther, Mrs P. Clough. C om p e t i t io n : Mrs E. Crowther, Mr N. Carter.


Pendleton


ised in Pendleton village ball on Collop Monday by the Rev.


ing on March 11th, Mr Clark­ son, of Bacup, will give an illustrated talk on fibrous rooted begonias.


Sawley Good view


A ramble through Lakeland in pictures was enjoyed by Sawley WI, whose) members were able to see views from the top of peaks normally seen only by the energetic. Miss D. Clark thanked the speakers, Mr and Mrs Scott." Mrs Benson is to be delegate to the annual meeting in Lancas­ ter, and Grindleton WI is to be asked to provide a delegate to the AGM in London. A parchment from the British Sailors Society in recognition of donations sent over the years was on show, and a


Inspector for the area, said that farms were among the most dangerous of places. He used coloured slides and films,


some of these being specially for the younger members of


■ first place at the concert held at Downham. Linda Whitfield


• - The cup, Jointly won by Andrew Robinson for sheep judging at the Royal Agricul­ tural Show, was on display at


- representatives of the region in the next heat.


and John Pedley will be ,


. the meeting.


' Mr Thomas Robinson, chairman of the Bowland region of YFC, congratulated the Slaidburn team on taking


the audience. '


‘ attended by 32 people. Mr Parker, introduced the subject:


Greed Are we greedy? This will be the question asked at the second house meeting to be held by St Leonard’s Church, Downham, during Lent. The first of the meetings, which are taking the place of Evenson, was held at Fern- side, Twiston, the home of Mr and Mrs James Parker, and


“Neighbours.” Next Sunday’s meeting wiil be


held at Clay House Farm, the home of Mr and Mrs E. Nelson.


Raises £130


A Valentine buffet dance held by Downham Village. Hall Management Committee . on Friday raised £130 for the funds. A disco was run by Action Sound and a group, "Grunt,” also played for


School life A church social was organ-'


recitations and songs and a sketch on school life with the


H. Walton. The schoolchildren gave,


vicar and the teacher. Mr Walton also entertained with some conjuring acts. After a buffet supper, danc­


men and women are helped and encouraged tobecome use­ ful citizens. He demonstrated


Mrs Kathleen Holjings, the League’s chairma*n, received


.the cheque from Mrs Bridget "Griffen, the hospital’s outside


recreational officer. Mrs Hollings later pre­


sented certificates to the chil­ dren who took part in the scheme.


Read


William Hattersley, of Oak- dene, George Lane, Read; took place at St John’s Church on Saturday. The service was followed by cremation at Accrington and the interment of the ashes in the chur­ chyard. Canon P. A. Schofield officiated. Mr Hattersley, who was 72,


Dies aged 72 The funeral of Mr Percy


was a native of Horwich but had lived in the village for more than 40 yearsi Before retirement, he worked for Atkinson’s, Clitheroe, for over 20 years. He leaves a wife, Ethel, who is the former area district


addresses on well-known


Hymns Service of Compline with


hymns will-be given at St John’s Church, Read, on Wed- nesday evenings throughout Lent. A course of sermons on the 23rd Psalm" will be preached on Sunday evenings by the vicar.


trated by slides provided an enjoyable evening for Read Ladies’ Friendly Circle. Mr J. Swindlehurst, of Padiham, ■was introduced and thanked by the vice-president, Miss A. Dyson. Tea and biscuits were served.


Gisburn New club


A Learning. Service and Re­ creation Club has been formed at Gisburn for boys and girls between the ages of eight and


part of the meeting devoted to church teaching. Members are then reminded of the service they can give to people and the church, and the evening closes with games.


Gardening


ing was arranged for the adults, with Mr Ross in charge of the music. A com­ petition raised £10 and the evening’s takings amounted to more than £30.


Grindleton


Seychelles Speaker at a meeting of


Grindleton WI was Mr Denis Burn of Clitheroe, who gave an account and showed slides of his year spent on VSO in the Seychelles." Two new members were welcomed. A competition for the best home-made Valentine was won by Mrs M. Daniels, Mrs Howarth and Mrs Pinder.


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dancing. A supper of Kentuc­ ky chicken and all the trim­ mings was served.


Vestry


The vicar of Downham, the Rev. F. E. Chard, presided at the annual church and vestry meetings of St . Leonard’s, held in the. village school. Churchwardens Mr N. Lund, Miss E. M. Barton and Mr G. Reed were elected.


• the Triennial Festival at Bradford ori May 15th. The


is on May 13th, and in early September members are invited to tea in Newton-le- Willows at the home of Mrs Wilkinson’s daughter, Mrs G. H. Stockton.


The afternoon meeting of Gisburn Mothers’ Union turned into a “gardener’s question time" when Mr L. Silverwood, of Rimington, spoke on general gardening, the care of house plants and the taking of cuttings. He was thanked by Mrs M. Hudson. The meeting was held at Barleyfields, the home of secretary Mrs R. M. Wilkin­ son, who helped Mrs O. Carr to serve teai and biscuits. Arrangements were made to attend the Lady Day service at Skipton on April 8th and


annual outing, a mystery trip,-


11. It is held at the vicarage on Tuesday evenings, the first


Colourful A colour miscellany illus­


on Thursday mornings. The next MU meeting is. at Sun- nymede in March. " "


Members met at' Sunnymede to take part in the wave of prayer for St John’s diocese in South Africa.


i apathy towards religion at Gisburn Parish Church on Sunday, when many young parents brought their children to the family service con­ ducted by the vicar, Canon S. A. Selby. The congregation was au­ gmented by the Brownies of Gisburn and Rimington with Brown Owl Mrs W. Peacock, and Rimington Guide captain Miss M. Bairstow and helpers. Members of the MU and Gisburn Young Wives also attended with their families.


Families There was no evidence of


Hurst Green


Whist Hurst Green Women’s Con­


servative Association held a whist and domino drive in the memorial hall, making a profit of £8.40 for funds. Whist winners were: Ladies


expenses, but Parochial Church Council treasurer, Mrs Gwen Mercer, has found that repairs and other bills • h a v e a lso in c r e a s e d


considerably. Concerned with these rising


costs .yrhich mean at least another £1,000 a year is needed, the council have decided to hold more money­ raising events. The first will be a spring


fair on Saturday, May 17th, in the village hall, and an organising committee, with Mr E. Woods, as chairman. The aim is to pass last time’s tbtal of £500.


For show A whist and domino drive,


organised by Chipping Show Committee, at the Craven Heifer, Chaigley, on Monday, was well supported with 21 tables for each game. Whist winners were: Ladies


denominations have the full support of other village organ­ isations in their money-raising


venture. The organisations taking


• Mothers’ Union, Cricket Club, Lions Club, Women's Insti­ tute, Methodist Ladies’ Fel­ lowship and Catholic Guild. Teas will be provided by Whalley Trefoil Guild. - Guides plan to have a sweet stall, Cubs a children's tom­ bola, and Brownies, home­ made cakes. The Scouts will organise the side-shows. The fair will be at Whalley


part and running varied stalls include the Parish Church


C of E School (2-30) and promises to be an enjoyable afternoon. Television personality


Stuart Hall has donated one of his famous ties to be raffled with several other prizes. During the afternoon vis­


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itors will be able to watch a football match between Whal­ ley Cubs and Clitheroe Loyola.


whist and domino drive, in aid of cancer research, in the


— Mrs Meyler, Miss E. Procter, Mrs Chew. Gents — Mr Bill Smith, Mrs E. Ains­ worth, Mr J. Mercer. Dominoes: Mr Kenyon, Mrs Teasdale, Mrs Eccles, Mr Dolphin, Mr Hatton, Mrs Roberts. MCs for whist were Mr J.


Stanley Room, Whalley. Prizewinners were: Whist,


ladies — Mrs Maddox, Mrs Bo wan, Mrs Titherington. Whist, gents — Mrs Barker, Mrs G. Wilkinson, Mr Charn- ley. Dominoes: Mrs F. Crook, Mrs Isherwood, Mrs Mansell. Competition: Mrs Scahill.


Moon and Mr J. Mercer, and for dominoes Mr Jeff Rich and Mr Eric Kay. The event raised £45 for committee funds.


History Members of Chipping


Happy Days Club heard an interesting account of the history of Chipping and the surrounding area, by a local couple, Mr and Mrs Arthur Lord, of Nan King’s Farm. They showed a selection of good slides on the subject and members were able to inspect several old maps and papers.


— Mrs M. Holden, Mrs T. Holden. Gents — Mr B. Breaks, Mrs G. Shoesmith. dominoes: Mrs W. Bailey, Mr Dolphin, Mrs Greenhalgh. A competition was won by Mrs A. Hayhurst.


WI were.invited to the vil­ lage’s Over 60’s Club on Tuesday evening to hear an illustrated talk on Australia given by Mrs Parkinson, of Longridge. She showed various dried


Talk Members of Hurst Green


Confirmed Forty-five candidates from


.were confirmed by the Bishop of Blackburn, the Right Rev. R. A. S. Martineau, at Chip­ ping Parish Church, on Tuesday. From Chipping there were


Parish Churches at Chipping, Longridge and Ribchester


Role The important role of the


public relations officer was the subject of a talk by Miss A. Eastwood of Calderstones at a meeting of the Men’s Fellowship in the Methodist School. Miss Eastwood gave a meaning for each of the letters in “public relations,” and this was a very interest­ ing way of describing the subject. She was thanked by Mr J. Woodhead.


YOC with secretary, the Rev. Jeffery Butcher, spent Satur­ day working on their pond


Project Members of Whalley branch


project. Apart from tidying the


grasses and flowers and other mementoes collected during a three-month stay. She was thanked by Mrs M. Brown, chairman of the Over 60’s


Club.After a supper there was a whist and domino drive. Win­ ners were: Mrs E. Holden, Mrs T. crotty, Mr J. Holden, Mr I. Wilkinson, Miss A. Hatton, Mrs M. Holden and Mrs Duxbury. The competi­ tion was won by Mr W. Wilkinson.


.the Lenten services with meetings at the Vicarage on Wednesdays and Communion


A reminder was given about


ers of the church were also thanked. Reports were given by Mr Lund on the fabric fund, Miss Barton on the Deanery Synod,' Mrs W. I. Todd on the flowers and choir, Mr W. I. Todd on the bells and Mr D. Smith on the youth


club.


Elected as sidesmen.were Mr D. Clement, Mr D, Harrison, Mr N. Kent, Mr H. Lonsdale,


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At the annual church meeting' wood, Mr W. I. Todd, Mr J. taken ill at the last moiqent, which followed, the vicar Walmsley, Mrs E. Croft and so Mrs MacCrene and her son thanked' treasurer Mr W. Mrs G. Reed. .


Mr T. Maclean, Mr E. Nelson, Mr W. Scott, Mr R. Silver-


- Duncan, of Longndge, gave a


Jackson and auditors Mr and Members of the PCC for the : film show and commentary, on Mrs B. Scott.


Reporting on the church's vicar and wardens, are Lord ~ year, he also thanked youth and Lady . Clitheroe, Mr E.


•Mrs J. Cowgill, Mr and Mrs J Parker for producing the monthly newsletters, Mr K.


club leaders Mr D. Smith and ’ Croft, Mr D. Harrison, Mr W: ...................... Jackson, Mr N. Kent, Mr E. Nelson, Mr T. Pringle, Mr W. Scott, Mr W. I. Todd, Mr J. Walmsley, Mr D. Yorke, Mrs


Wardens, sidesmen and offic- Mrs W. I. Todd. A


Hall for the clock, church cleaner Mrs Braithwaite and brass cleaner Mrs Harrison,


coming year, including the a camping holiday in Europe, Five members received gift


- the committee. A competition. . was won by, Mrs Morris.-


' retirement after 10 years on ■


1 and Mrs Ashworth was pre­ sented with a gift on her


vouchers for full attendances


A. Croft, Mrs B. Lund, Mrs Speaker at the group meeting G. Reed, Mrs S. Smith and on. May. 6th will*" be Mr Etherington.


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Poetic An appreciative audience of Dunsop Bridge WI members heard Mr F, Riding, of Wilp- shire, read his- potry. They also admired his paintings in oils and watercolour. Winners of the competition for painting on a postcard, judged by Mr Riding,; were Mrs M. Cowking, Mrs M. Potter, and equal third Mrs M. Pye and Mrs E. Water- worth. Thanks were expres­ sed by Mrs S. Mason.. The raffle was won by Mrs M. Rushton. Mrs. M. Dowle presided and read a letter of thanks from Mrs Pye on behalf of her mother, Mrs E. Sedgwick, who was in hospital and had received a plant and get well cards from members. The Coppice School also thanked the WI for the tights which had been sent. Members who are attending the annual council meeting’in Lancaster-on Tuesday were asked to meet in the village at 6-30 p.m. Names were also taken of those wishing to attend the “Women of Lanca­ shire” performance at Preston on April 3rd.


Knowle Green


Guests Clayton-le-Dale Women’s


i now retiring. The scheduled speaker was


institute voiced thanks to Miss Greenall and Miss Ainscow who for the'past 10 years have packed the materials sent to the Solomon Isles and who are


Institute were guests at the monthly meeting of Knowle Green and Dutton WI. Fellow members of the hqst


15 boys, five girls and two adults. The Bishop’s chaplain was the Rector of Ribchester, the Rev. J. Cornish. The Vicar -of Chipping conducted the service and each parish vicar presented his own candidates.


Chipping Congregational Church Fellowship, took the


Bible The weekly meeting of


form of a Bible study at the home of Mr and Mrs Les Kelsall, Blindhurst Farm. Miss Grace Cornall led the service and lay preacher, Mr Eric Bainbridge, led the Bible study which was on St Mark, Chapter 4.


Dunsop Bridge Preach


tive Sunday mornings, the Vicar of Chipping Parish Church, the Rev. T. Green will be preaching on the Beatitudes and in the even­ ings on the 23rd Psalm. Tonight, there is a showing of film strips on the life of St Paul.


For the next two consecu­


West Bradford Lenten customs


Old customs connected with Ash Wednesday and the sea­ son of Lent were described to young members of West Bradford Mothers’ Union at th e i r m e e t in g in St Catherine's Sunday School. Before it began, a service of Communion was held in St Catherine’s Church. The speaker, Miss May Bar­ ton, of Downham, was intro­ duced by chairman Mrs C. F. Goodchild, and thanked by Mrs Rigby after answering many questions. The topic of next month’s meeting will be the problems of 'euthanasia and abortion. Secretary Mrs A. Iphofen reported on the ' inquiries made about outings to places of interest and announced the rota of members who will take turns in preparing- the room for meetings. "


Coffee


_ The forthcoming West Bradford WI coffee evening at the Three Rivers caravan park will be held on February 2?th at 7 p.ra. and not on February 26th, as stated last week. Proceeds will . go towards an outing for West Bradford senior citizens in


June. Whalley


. on March 1st, but only in the spending sense, when local Scouts and'Guides organise a Mad March Fair to raise funds towards providing a perma-' neht headquarters.,. / .: . Despbrate ’ for a ’meeting


Going mad Whalley will be going mad


TUESDAY, FEB. 25th, 10 a.m. to 5 AT


STARKIE ARMS HOTEL, CASTLE STREET, CLITHEROE


place of their own and some­ where to store equipment, the Scouts and Guides o f 'a l l


PENNINE MILLS, BANK PARADE, BURNLEY, LANCS. j ' p.m.


perimeter, digging will cease during growing season and resume in the autumn. Tomor­ row, members will walk alongside the Leeds-Liverpool canal from Barnoldswick towards Gargrave. They meet in Clitheroe at 9-30 for the Skipton bus.


domino drive is being organ­ ised by Whalley Abbey’social committee, on Tuesday March 4th, in the Abbey conference room. It is expected that there


Special event A mammoth whist- and


Research Fifty people attended a


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Call


on a smaller scale is held at the Abbey on the first Tues- " day of each month.


will be a big turnout for the event with players coming from the districts, and at least 20 tables for whist and 50 or. 60 for dominoes. A whist and domino drive


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Also Sat 9 a.m. to 12 Noon. See for yourself the ranee of Bendix washers and dishwashers. Ample parkine.


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PRINTS OF PHOTO­ GRAPHS IN THIS ISSUE TAKEN BY OUR PHOTO­ GRAPHERS ARE AVAIL­ ABLE TO ORDER.


FOLLOW THE MAT TO—


BENDIX HOUSE, HOWARD STREET, BURNLEY—Telephone 2G537.


SALES AND SERVICE.


HOWARD ST. BENDIXHOUSE


Area Specialists fo r BENDIX AUTOMATIC WASHERS .to*


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1 VVVVVVVVy) ^ '■sa LOADER LIBERATOR. £123.95 |


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DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY CLEARANCE SALE FOR ONE DAY ONLY


All Machine Washable : Non-iron : Uncrushabie DRESS FABRICS


SKIRT LENGTHS


FENTS — REMNANTS AND


ODD PIECES TO BE CLEARED


Jersey — Jaquard Latest'


Crimp/Poiyesfrer ALL 68/72 INS. WIDE


60p


from PER YD.


Bonded Fabrics PER YD.


75p from


68/72 INS. WIDE


Must be cleared. They Arc Ladies’, Cent’s and Children’s.


THOUSAND PAIR OF SLIPPERS


GENT'S SUITINGS 68/72 INS. WIDE- £ | I JQ PER YD.


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