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6 Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, November 20th, West Bradford


Decorations New ideas in table and wall


arrangements for Christmas decoration Were passed on to members of the Young Wives Group of St Catherine's


• Church, West Bradford. • • The speaker was Mrs J. Dakin, of Clitheroe, who has recently returned from the USA, where she had come across many different decora­ tion ideas. Mrs Barbara Rigby thanked Mrs Dakin, whose d em o n s tra tio n was also enjoyed by the small children • who accompanied th e ir


mothers. Hostesses' Mrs Margaret


Cunliffe and M,rs Ann Colwell served refreshments and members were asked to make suggestions for the coming year’s programme at the next


‘ meeting, which will be the AGM.


ChatbUrn


Equipment At Chatburn Play Group’s


annual, meeting, Mrs S. Pag- liaro was elected secretary in place of Mrs P. M. G. Hood. Mrs V. Tingle was re-elected t re a su re r and committee members are Mrs Kay, Mrs Strickland, Mrs Smith, Mrs Titterington and Mrs Water- worth. Mrs Tingle gave a favour-,


able report and thanked all who. had helped with fund­ raising efforts enabling the group to buy new equipment. Supervisor Mrs P. Bailey was also thanked for her invalu­ able work. It was decided to fully


negotiate with the trustees of the Chapel over a proposed rent increase. '


d a 1 e C lu b M e e t in g , C h a tb u r n , w e re Mrs F . B o w s k i 11 an d Mrs N. Clark. Most of the mem­ bers spent the afternoon play­ ing dominoes and all were pleased to welcome back Mrs Hope, a member who has been absent through illness for many months. Members are asked to arrive early next week, so


Prompt Hostess at the Ribbles-


: , that, a prompt start can- be


'made for an illustrated talk on America by Mrs. J. Dakin.


Profitable A jumble sale hold by mem­


bers of Chatbum Methodist Chapel raised nearly £70 for the funds. . "


Seeing S p e a k e r a t Chatburn


Methodist Ladies’ Fellowship ' was,Mrs Oldfield, of Riming- ton, who gave a thoughtful talk illustrated with Bible readings on- the- theme “He gave us eyes to see.” Chair­ man was Miss Hurd and pian­ ist Mrs Kay. The committee .served refreshments.


Record The October half-yearly col­


lection made by the Chatburn group for Blackburn and dis­ trict Cancer ^Research Cam­ paign raised £456.70 from


Welcome A n ewcomer, Mrs E.


Rhodes, was welcomed to the ranks of Wiswell WI at the annual meeting in Barrow School.


President Mrs I. Thompson


thanked helpers at the recent birthday party and the jumble sale. She also thanked Mrs M. Walsh for organising trans­ port to the international day meeting at Preston. The WI hopes to take a


party to the Christmas choir concert to be held at Whittin- gham Hospital on December 5th by the LFWI. A donation is to be given to the Christmas party to be held by the Old Age Pensioners’ Welfare Committee on December 9th. Thanks for flowers received during sickness came from Mrs Owen and Mrs M. Power. Treasurer Mrs J. Fenlon


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boxes in homes, hotels and shops, as well as donations in . memory of Miss Wignall, Mrs M. Hustwaite, Mrs Steven- . son, Mrs Rodgers and Mr A. • Cottam.


• The committee thanks


everyone for their continued support, resulting in a record yearly total of £662.45.


Knowle Green


Support Mrs A. Yates, presiding at


the AGM of Knowle Green ■ and Dutton WI, thanked the


. committee for their support in ' the past year. She welcomed VCO Mrs Evans, who spoke on “WI in the community” and was thanked by Mrs Col- linson. Reports were read by sec­


retary Mrs G. Holden and tre­ asurer Mrs M. Stott. Elected to the committee / were Mrs Yates (president),


5Wiswell!


said the financial statement showed a satisfactory balance but warned that, more fund­ raising events will be needed next year to combat inflation. Secretary Mrs J. Carter road her annual report. In her presidential address,


Mrs Thompson thanked all who had helped in her year of office. A vote of thanks was given by Mrs H. Cooke. Mrs Thompson was re­


tall and Mrs A. Rudgyard; show representatives, Mrs M. Power and Mrs M. Hartley; refreshments, Mrs Rothwell and Mrs M. Hartley; flowers, Mrs S. Sharpies (Barrow), Mrs I. Dawson (Wiswell).


Tellers Mrs M. Neason and


elected for another- year. Other officials are: Vice- presidents, Mrs K. Haydock • and Mrs P. Sarsfield; secret­ ary, Mrs J. Carter: assistant. secretary, Mrs H. Cooke; tre­ asurer, Mrs J. Fenlon; assis­ tant treasurer, Mrs 0. Bar- rott; social and outing secret­ ary, Mrs M. Clegg; speakers secretary, Mrs C. Bridge, Press and Hot Pot correspon­ dent, Miss E. M. Foster. Trading stall, Mrs G. Nut-


Mrs M.vHarrison, of Mitton WI, were thanked for their services and received small gifts. Members gave ideas for fu tu re competitions and entertainment during social time.


The monthly competition


for the most items beginning with “S” in a matchbox were won by Mrs K. Haydock (71), Miss E. M. Foster (63) and Mrs M. Hartley, (20). Another competition was won by Mrs M. Thompson. Hostesses were Mrs Finch,


Mrs Pike, Mrs M. Power and Mrs M. Thompson.


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Measure “The measure you give will


be the measure you get back”, was the theme of the talk given by the Rev. N. D. W a l to n , a t Waddington Methodist Women’s Fellow­ ship meeting on Thursday. He was thanked by chairman Mrs J. Butcher. Mrs Baines was the pianist and Mrs Harrison tea hostess. Speaker next Thursday will be Mrs E. Wil­ kinson.


Play tickets There was a packed house


at St Helen’s Sunday School last night for the secondjier- formance of “Key ofAthe Door,” a thriller, by Wadding­ ton Drama Group. Tickets for.- the play, which opened on Tuesday, are still available for performances tonight and. tomorrow.


Burgundies


individual Burgundies from the famous House of Emile Chandesais in Fontaines.


Reserve des Capulets Rouge- Vinde Marque.......;.......;.. £1.09


Grand St Nicolas Blanc- Vin de Marque................. £1.09


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SHAW6RIDGE CLITHEROE Tel. 22281,


New president Presiding at the annual-:


meeting of Waddington WI, Mrs M. Boucher welcomed' Mrs Pendlebury and Mrs' Riley as new members. The; Federation letter gave


details of the swimming-gala '- to be held in March, and mem-: bers and them families- were urged to enter the wide vari- •


. ety. of races for. both experts; •and beginners. ‘ ' ‘Two. prints — ,a village-:


scene by Lowry snd one of Pendle witch country — and two Illustrated books by artist Helen :;Bradley: have - been , chased' for the: Lancashire, room . at Denman: College; by;


SCHNEIDER


Mrs N. . Ashworth and Mrs Holden (vice-presidents), Mrs Holden and • Mrs B. • Hubner (secretaries), Mrs-M. Armer (treasurer), Mrs' E. Har­ greaves, Mrs Morris; Mrs D. Procter, Mrs M. Emith, Mrs G. Holt.


•... Proceeds of a. stall at the


next meeting will go towards the children’s party and mem­ bers were reminded to bring Christmas parcels. A competi­ tion for a potted plant grown indoors was won by Mrs' Proctor. ’ Tea hostesses were Mrs


■. Wallbank, Miss J. Wallbank, Mrs B. Walker and Mrs


Wynne. Five members , attended ,a one-day school for the WI on • "Antiques for the small collec-


. tor” at Whalley on Saturday. Enthusiastic members and the speaker, Mr Garnett, who


.used to, be in the antique trade, brought along many collectable items.


. Hurst Green I ■annual meeting of Hurst


Long service Tribute was paid at the


Green branch of the Clitheroe Division Women’s Conserva-


• tive Association to two offi­ cials who have each completed


‘ 50 years’ service for th e ’ organisation.’ They are Mrs M. Lakeland,


■ report as treasurer, and presi-. dent Mrs M. Holden, who has . held various o'ffices during her .


- half-century of service. •; . After the annual reports by Mrs. Lakeland and secretary Mrs M.' Brown, officials and committee were re-elected en • bloc.


- th e C l i th e ro e Division Women C o n s e rv a t iv e s ,


thanked the Hurst Green’ branch for forwarding their


' quota of financial aid in record time and for their loyal sup­ port. Chairman Mrs D. Lake­ land gave a vote of thanks to Mrs Kay and to all members and friends for their help. .. Winners at a whist and domino drive held afterwards w e re : G en ts — Mr B. Breaks, Miss H. Bretherton'. Ladies — Mrs. Slater, Mrs M. H o ld en . Dbminoes: Mr . Greenhalgh, Mr Dolphin, Mrs Dewhurst. Competition: Mr R. Marsden.


Disco The Recreation and Leisure


Sabden


committee at Sabden organ­ ised a ‘ disco especially for teenagers. I t was held in the council school and was well attended.


Mince pies Despite, cold, wet weather,


a good number of people turned out for a coffee -and mince pie morning at the


who was presenting her 50th ■


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home of Mr and Mrs G. F , , Urry, Whalley Road, Sabden. About £30 was raised for the Baptist children’s Christmas


party.


Clown Floppo the Clown, alias Mr


Southwell, of. Accrington,!


entertained youngsters at a .Christmas party arranged by Sabden PTA. Children from th e - nursery and primary schools attended the party at , the council school- and were treated to a slap-up menu- of Christmas fare.. -


Re-elected Mrs M. Kay, president-of . eveningfor theirannual meet-,...at. a meeting of Grindleton


• t Members of Sabden Hor­ ticultural Society met in the Methodist School on Monday


ing. Coun.: Miss Alice Alston was re-elected chairman and, after the meeting a pie and peas supper was served.


Visit show A f te r ah outing to the


Manor Hall, Pudsey, to see Trinity Amateur Operatic S o c ie ty ’s production of "Calamity Jane,” members of Sabden Methodist Chapel vis­ ited Harry Ramsden’s famous chippy for supper. Thanks were expressed to Mr and


: Mrs H. Brogden for organis­ ing the trip.


domino evening at Sabden B a p t i s t Chapel will go towards chapel funds. Whist winners: Ladies — Mrs Moorhouse, Mrs Fiannigan. Gents :— Mrs Green, Mr But- terw o rth . Dominoes: Mrs


All the aces Proceeds of a whist and


' Sagar, Mrs Jackson, Miss Prescott.


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Over 60s A whist drive at St Mary’s


RC Church organised by Sab d en Ove r 60s Club


Parish Council by. Mr P. John­ ston, of the Ribble Valley Council Planning Depart­ ment. ., Parish councillors under­


attracted a good entry. Win­ ners:'Ladies—Miss E. Heys, Mrs E. Hargreaves.’Gents— Mr D.' Southworth, Mrs I. Green.


Grindleton


Scotland •Mrs G; Moir: was th e '


s p e a k e r a t G r in d le to n Women's Fellowship meeting, held in the Methodist School. She gave an informative, talk on Scotland; illustrated by ; slides, and was thanked, by Mrs E. Altham.


Survey - JPetails of the forthcoming


survey of rural transport requirements were explained


tu te continued su c c e s s ,:. announcing that she did not seek re-election as president.


Thanks on behalf of members was -expressed by Mrs S.


Mason. ■ Letters of thanks were read


from the Muscular Dystrophy Group fo r th e donation received and from the Sol­ omon Islands for a length of cotton. Gifts brought to the meeting are being taken to Clitheroe Hospital. The Wf was represented on Remem-: brance Sunday by.Mrs M. Eccles, who laid the poppy


wreath. Overall competition winner


was Mrs M. Pye,- who received a gift voucher, and M rs , M. Rushton won the monthly raffle. " Mrs M. Pinder reported on


took to help with the distribu­ tion and collection of the ques­ tionnaires during the coming week... C om p la in ts h ad been


received about the dangerous state of the corner of the Saw- ley road near Hydro Lodge, and it was agreed to approach Ribble Valley Council on the matter.


meeting, the 43rd birthday of Grindleton WI was celebrated with entertainment by “The Pendleways,” a folk group. There was also a buffet, sup­ per with birthday cake. A competition to guess the


Birthday A f te r a short business


combined weight of the mem­ bers of the committee was won by Mrs Hargreaves. A raffle for a doll made and. dressed by a group of mem­ bers was won by Mrs Wolfen- den and proceeds are for Clitheroe, Physiotherapy Centre.


Read


Tour of Europe Slides of Holland, Ger­


many, Italy, Finland, Norway and Sweden illustrated a talk


g iv en to Read Ladies* Friendly Circle by Mr P. Johnson. • There was a good attendance for the meeting, which was held in Read Con­ gregational School and opened by vice-president Miss A.


Dyson. The vote of thanks was


given by secretary Miss M. Dewhurst and tea and biscuits were served;


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Popular An open night held at St


John’s CE School, Read, by headmaster Mr P. Booth and his staff proved popular with parents. Refreshments were


served.


For missions The Council for World Mis­


sions benefited, by over £25 when a coffee and slide even­ ing was held in Read Congre­ gational School. The slides, accompanied by background music, were shown by Mr R. Schofield and Miss A. Smith. Coffee was served by 1st Read Brownies.


Dunsop Bridge


Generosity Mrs M. Dowle presided at


the 28th annual meeting of Dunsop Bridge WI and reported on the autumn coun­ cil meeting. She thanked all officers and members for th e ir help, support and generosity in money-raising events and wished the Insti-.


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the year’s activities and Mrs L. Marsland presented the financial statement. Special thanks were extended to retiring treasurer Mrs Mars­ lan d and to committee member Mrs Rushton, who had been in charge of competi­ tions and birthday greetings. Voting took place under the


’ chairmanship of Mrs Porter. Tellers were Mr J. Leedham and Mr W. Worswick. Newly elected were Mrs M.


Pinder. (president), Mrs E. Idiehs (secretary), Mrs A. Parrington (treasurer), Mrs


,M. Cowking and Mrs D. Whitaker (vice-presidents), Mrs S. Mason (speakers sec­ retary), Mrs L. Leedham ’ (friendship secretary). Also on the committee are


■ Mrs A. Barton, Mrs B. Collin- son, Mys Dowle, Mrs W. Fox and Mrs M. Wood. After a supper of pie and


peas;, served by the retiring committee, a varied selection of members’ slides was shown, with Mrs Dowle as projectionist.


Mitton


Men’s effort F u n d s of All Hallows


Church, Mitton benefited by £52 when the men of the par­ ish held their annual whist and domino drive. A to ta l of 100 people


a tte n d ed . Whist winners were: Ladies — Mrs Barker, Mrs Hatton, Mrs Middleton.


. Gents — Mr' J. Moon! Mrs A in sw o r th , Mrs King. Dominoes: Mr R. Pearson,.;Mr Greenhalgh, Mrs Holden, Mrs Greenhalgh, Mr Dolphin, Mrs Benn. Competition: Mr G. Dugdale, Mrs W. E. Lancas­ ter, Mrs Bolton. MC for whist was Mr A.


Laycock. The Vicar, the Rev. A. F. Knowles, presented prizes and thanked all who had given prizes and refresh­ ments and helped to make the effort a success.


Choice ; Hymns chosen by members


of the' congregation will' be sung at a special service at All Hallows Church, Mitton, on Sunday. The singing will; be led by organist Mrs Spurgeon


and members of the choir. Thornley


Jewellery A talk on lapidary, the art


of stone polishing, was given to members of Thornley-with- Wheatley WI by Mrs M. Bol­ ton, of Slaidburn. After question and answer


time, a vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs Ward. A competition for an unusual piece of jewellery was won by Mrs Pearce, Mrs Ellison and Mrs Ashworth. Raffle winner was Mrs Pearson. The annual jumble sale was fixed for February 20th, venue to be decided later.


=Waddington:


Mrs Boucher; who is chairman of LFWI Art Sub-committee.


Ideas to improve sub-post


offices were requested by the Post Office Users’ National Council, and it was suggested th at a stamp-machine be placed outside Waddington Post Office.


letter- from Plymouth, New Zealand, where a new corres- pondent has been appointed. Assistant treasurer Miss M. Booth read the financial state­ ment prepared by treasurer Mrs P. Boothman and audited by Mr T. Scott.


Mrs B. Barlow read the link In the 30th annual report,


secretary. Mrs M. Garnett reminded members of an active year in which the WI had participated at national, county and local level.


. regretted the fact that Cal- derstones visits had been dis­


Giving her last report a s : p re s id en t , Mrs Boucher


continued. She’ thanked ail: who had helped, to make it a successful year — with special


• tribute: to the secretary and- treasurer — and said how much she had .enjoyed her term of office. Miss D. Lamb’ thanked Mrs Boucher, on .behalf.’ of members:-.- - •


■■;■ .Nqw. p re s id en t is Mrs


; -Winning. The secretary and treasurer were re-elected.


■Mrs D. Banks, Miss M. Booth, Mrs, D.;tClayton,j Mrs, E. ' ' - i< V »


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; Also - on the committee are << war gi-aves. 'A ■ report wiis; , •


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- igiven by'the retiring -chair- -mAn, Mr' Pearson.’


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.. Dorothy. Walmsley, with vice- presidents ‘Mrs B. Barlow,- • Mrs J; Oldroyd and Mrs C.


Davies, Miss D. Dewrance, Mrs E. Irwin, Mrs J. Rowbot-


- tom and Mrs G. Walker. Tellers were Mrs Fraser


and Mrs Mitchell, of West Bradford WI, who received pot plants. Names were taken for tho


Christmas concert at Whittin- gham on December 5th, for which the coach leaves the


. village at 6 p.m. Members will sing carols in


the village and surrounding


: district on December 19th and 21st. Proceeds will be divided


- between the Yorkshire School for the Deaf and Dumb, RNIB, The Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Salvation Army.


C o n tr ib u tio n s for the . •


• Christmas party Jacob’s, join - may be left in the Methodist S c h o o l -a f te r 4 p.m. on December 9th.


for Institute funds; Legion officers


. About 30 people attended ‘thecannual meeting of Wad- dmgton Royal British’ Legion at: the Higher Buck Inn.


! Officers elected were: Mr S., E. Taylor (president), Mr R . ;


: E. Wilkinson (vice-chairman), Mr. H. -Ramsbottom '(secret-.


:• Haytonand. Mr S. • Pearson (vice-presidents), Mr E. Edmondsonv (chairman), Mr


■' ary),;Mr J. Woof (treasurer).;; \ The meeting heard a talk,


-frbm North West area chair­ man Mr R. Faraday about the;


• importance of .pngrimages, to- Downham Choir trip > ■ Blackpool was the venue for


the annual trip for senior members of St Leonard's Church choir. They went to the Winter Gardens to see Blackpool Amateur Operatic Society’s production of "The Dancing Years” by Ivor Novello. The p a r ty was accompanied by the Rev. and Mrs F. E. Chard, Arrange­ ments were made by Mr E. Croft.


Winning hands Proceeds of a whist and


domino drive organised by members of Downham village hall committee will go towards general funds. Mr W. Barker


was MC. Whist winners: Ladies —


Mrs W. Robinson, Mrs Wor- mald, Mrs' Shaith (consola­ tion). Gents — Mr W. Smith, Mr Swallow, Mr Coates (con­ solation);


Dominoes: Mrs J. Smith, C.


Swar.brick, Mrs M. Coates (consolation). Competition: Miss J. Clark, Mrs Binns.


Tosside


Well attended There was a good attend­


ance at Tosside village insti­ tute on Saturday afternoon for the annual church sale in aid of funds. Various stalls were run by members of the church and tea and biscuits were served. A competition to guess the weight of a cake was won by Mrs I. Grunwell. A whist and domino drive .


followed. MCs were Mr S. Hogg and Mr E. Metcalfe. Whist winners: Ladies —


Mrs .R. Hanson (West Brad­ ford), Mrs J. Swales (Barrow- f o r d ) , M rs J . T owler (Clitheroe), Linda Kenyon. Gents — Mr B. Breaks (New- t o n ) , M r R . B row n (Austwick), Mr H. Jackson (Clitheroe), Mr E. Scedall (Clitheroe). Dominoes: MrE. Newhouse


(Newton), Mr E., Wilson (Long Preston), Mr S. Harri­ son (West Bradford), Mr T. Robinson, Stuart Rowland (Wigglesworth), Mrs V. Wood (Dunsop Bridge), Carol Hogg, Joyce Kenyon. Children: Sarah Tennett,


Philip Metcalfe, Linda Pinder. Competition: Mrs E. Harri­


son (West Bradford), Miss A. Kipling (Boltori-by-Bowland), Mrs M. Parker (Clitheroe).


Slaidburn


School funds A whist and domino drive in


aid of Slaidburn School funds was held in the village hall on Friday evening. MCs were Miss Margot Watson for whist, Mr Frank Mason for dominoes and Mr Simon N a n so n fo r c h i ld r e n ’s dominoes. The event was organised by


teaching staff assorted by can- teen s ta f f , p a ren ts and friends. Mr Nanson expressed thanks to all who had helped. Whist winners: Ladies —


Miss P. Starkie, Miss M. Jack- son, Mrs Taylor, Mrs W. Kenyon, Mrs V. Frankland. Gents — Mrs A. Townson, Mr I. Peel, Mr T. Breaks, Mr F. Taylor, Mr John Parker. Dominoes: Sheila Kenyon,


Mrs A. Marsden, Mr T. Wood, Mrs J. Parker, Mrs J. Waterworth, Mr W. Kenyon, Mrs D. N e a l , Mrs E. Newhouse, Ruth Baines, Julie


Briggs. Children’s dominoes: David


Ashton, David Pinder, Mark Holden, Malcolm Taylor, Colin Ashton, Graham Ash­ ton, Philip Metcalfe.


ton, who gave an ins5 £ talk on her work as a tea? of handicapped children


being given an insight this very worthwhile^ “


em p


from the Young Wives t, meeting today to see a


An invitation was received


about the CE Children’s S«? ety. The Young Wives 4-


being invited back to a mm n E ,nv.thCn^esUval-Ha"


December 9th. u


thei Diocesan Council meetine at Skipton and gave details of events in 1976 - centenan. year. Members were asked for suggestions (or futur. programmes.


Mrs Hudson reported on M bers greatly apreeia " ; VANDAI a at


stage win: near the j


netn


told. But a sell h Hod


t is a


■rises, iby Mi


nousiiind hi


Michael to l)u' a “ul next to their ?r.l a ling Station h:5een i


by Ribble Va/ Cou the groundsiut it


adversely afct the amenities of (area. At the ii'iry in


It was decided -to hold a dinner in the New Year and


there will also be knittingpar. ties to make squares for bW kets for Mother Teresa. A Christmas raffle has been organised for Festival H


funds. Overseas mission botes


all


have collected £17.06 and .


Children’s Society botes £14.18.


.


Poppy sale's The sale of poppies in Gis


burn, Paythorne and News-


holme reached another record this year with £71.86. Org. niser Mrs M. Hudson thanks all who helped with sales. Tie collection at Mattins at the


P a r ish Church added a further £13.


Cross A processional cross pre­


sented to Gisburn Parish Church by the churchgoers of Rimington was dedicated at morning service on Sunday. There was a good congrega­ tion to see the presentation cl the cross to the vicar, Canon S. A. Selby, by Mrs A. Eccles and Mr E. Sedgwick, oi Rimington.


Rirnington


Gardening A talk on gardening'pro­


ducts was given to members of Rimington and District Horticultural Society by Dr Ridley, a representative of a Manchester company. There were 25 members present and a vote of thanks was given h) chairman Mr T. R. Thom


son.


The speaker at the meeting on December 9th will be from Myerscough College oi Agriculture.


Star studded ^ _ There were some strange


characters about in R>m'n8'cJ the other day, including T\ stars” from “Upstairs, Down­ stairs,” “The Magic Roundab­ out” and “Some Mother. W


lage had been taken over by the stars would be mistaken,


Have ’Em.” But anyone thinking the 'a


more village NEWS ON PAGE 9


Rimington FC s so evening.


for they were all entrant> the fancy dress competition


A buffet supper was s r , j


at the Black Bull Hotel * dancing was r!!c0^ J e<


videdbyMissSheiaBuckk- Winners of the fane) competition, J“d®


D. Whittaker (Cl°«n), * ■ Park (Cosgroves of n


Richard Riley <Fra^ Spencer). Humorous -- .


ington). Or^in(a D. Duckworth (Cnarie


Girl), Mrs A. Seed Island Discs).


(Laurel and Hardy). £ _ Mrs E Hack,n^ki,


impson (Upstairs, D stairs), Mr ^ , G


Mrs B. Ashton and • ^ Mrs T. Hunt (Rogwe


• A holiday stall raised £11 . . . D. Duckworth. the whist and dommo ^.tilte


Full house There was a full *'°,u


• Cooper. . riveat


Rimington Memonnu on S.ituiday when „ were presented W


Whist winners, i Tst. MrsM. Robinson.MW ^


, jgjcs - r - tersall, Mrs L- Jon.® jit


Boothman, Mr, • thwaite..;


S Couples — Mr and airs . (lw|c;to3 f,


o*fer roups


Cooper and Mr,L- ' }lr an (Magic R°u"dllb0“‘j jir at"


lelThe competition "^ "g. hv Mr J- Hacking, Walker, Mr M


- White and ^


d 1


and Mrs R e y n o ld s of were; Character , j_ Nixon (Shirley TemP13


efWhalle)’. SEEI Th<


Phone OFFIC RESU


-council’s refd °f P- permission, icitor Mi Greenwood’d the II


were findiiv difficul; the businesrom thei in Newshne three


half miles ay. In addit to the De


Filling Ston, the I also run i Seventy garage oiio opposite the road


during t past year th been serai cases of includir.thc slashing and p’ol pipes. T1 misesid been brok two cs stolen and


Mr Cenwood sa


7ELC0^ GIFTS


DCATIONS totallin ha- been received Clieroe Friends of Fclier.


f ir s Muriel Thorn j !)g and Partridge, h |fom the box she ke;


Ii‘b- A donation of £5


[received from th Wheel Club.


l; £10 she recently ! draw and £1.29 -


Inv Gisburn i itation


Mothers’ S n c b s e J ' ; I silence at their Woel;.„ 1


Thom


Barleyfields in memofe faithful member, Mrs s. i


pson, who died rectndy


B G [ j ”


^ W1H EG


SEE OU COATS


Good oc CON Vi


. BLOUSE etc. Mod colours.


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