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will have to be made towards the cost of decorating the wagon and costumes, and it is hoped as many volunteers as possible will help with the sewing and painting required. Last year the float resem­ bled an Indian encampment.


attendance, a . prize bingo evening at Chipping village hall on Saturday made a profit of £30 for hall funds. Mr John Birkett was caller and the evening was organised by the hall committee and chairman Mr Jeff Rich.


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- in Chipping raised £35 for th e National Children’s Home. Local collector Mrs Lucy Bainbridge thanks everyone who contributed.


for Chipping Youth Club members went with a swing in the Parish rooms on Tuesday night.


Swinging The last disco of the session


Thanks A house to house collection


the ages of five and 10 years who would like to take part are asked to contact Mrs K. Hoyle, of 36 Longridge Road, Chipping, before May 14th. A charge of 50p per person


for their decorated float at Longridge carnival, Chipping organisers are hoping to scoop a first prize this year. Parents.of children between


Aiming high After tvinning second prize


■ Area leader Mrs Barton listed activities for the coming months, and speaker was Mrs A. Shaw, a retired nursing sister. She was thanked by Mrs Snell, of Thornley. Supper was served by Chip­


and a competition for a family keepsake was won by Mrs K. Hope and Mrs K. Stott, of Chipping.


Helmets


interested to see a collection of police badges and helmets belonging to PC Frank Walton at a meeting in the village hall on Thursday. There was a “going up” cere-, mony for James Hardman, who becomes a Scout.


Cubs from i Chipping were


made tonight for Chipping Parish Church barbecue later this month. A jumble sale in the Parish Rooms tomorrow will raise money towards it.


Planning Final arrangements will be


Read Coffee time


cushion and crown, train bear­ ers were Michael Kenyon and Simon Crook, and the proces­ sion was led by Andrew Bailey. About 70 children, including former scholars now at secondary school, took part. The girls wore white dres­


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day when Mr Donald Dixon led the service and spoke, and other members of the Lit- tledale Singers sang solos and duets. Supper was provided by ladies of the church. Preacher on Sunday was Mr


Clifford Small, of Carnforth, and soloist Miss Sharon Clapham, of Preston. She sang to her own guitar accom­ paniment and to an electronic guitar played by Philip Par­ kinson.


Safety quiz LS


one round, but on Monday beat Ribchester County Prim­ ary School. The finals will be held at Preston Guild Hall in June.


RC and Brabin’s Endowed Schools, Chipping, are taking part in a Preston and district schools road safety quiz organised by local police. St Mary’s lost to Brabins in


housing estate is to be called “Kirkfield”, Ribble Valley Council has agreed. The deci­ sion is subject to the head postmaster’s approval.


Estate’s name Chipping's new council


Raises £30 A profit of over £30 was


made at a whist and domino drive organised by Chipping and District Old People’s Wel­ fare Committee at the Craven Heifer, Chaigley, on Monday. There were 17 tables for whist and 17 for dominoes, and MCs were Mr Joe Moon and Mr John Birkett. Whist winners: Ladies —


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Visitation Wardens'and sidesmen


from Chipping Parish Church a r e a t t e n d i n g t h e archdeacon’s visitation at Pre- ston P a r ish Church on Monday.


Heritage An exhibition, “Our village


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Chipping president Mrs D. Jeffery.,welcomed members


Children from St Mary’s


ping Congregational Church, built in 1838, was celebrated at the weekend with services on Friday night, Sunday afternoon and evening. The church was full on Fri­


Solos The anniversary of Chip­


Neary took main parts in St Mary’s RC Church May pro­ cession at Chipping on Sun­ day. Jennifer crowned the statue of Our Lady and Julie was Queen’s attendant, With Jane Pattinson and Sarah Rich. Jane Hefter carried the


Procession Twins Jennifer and Julie


hunt, Susan Gardner the hoopla and Andrew Edge a fishing competition. Mr Garth was ably helped in serving refreshments by Susan Gard­ ner, Helen Edge, Nicola and Caroline Chambers.


in Read will meet on Mondays between 7 and 9 p.m. At the first meeting on Monday, 18 boys turned up and others interested are welcome to attend. The troop will be known as 1st Read St John's.


Scouts A new Scout troop formed


Leader is Mr Terence Bond,’ of Padiham.


Headquarters


Mary Sumner House was given to St John’s MU, Read, by former member Mrs D. Smithies, of Goosnargh.


ing, Read Women Unionists ended the season yesterday with an evening coach drive and supper at an inn.


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Whalley Luncheon Club heard an amusing talk on “Arts of the comedian” by Mr Eric Nicholson, at the Starkie Arms Hotel, Clitheroe. Mrs Eddlestone gave the vote of thanks. The AGM will be held this month.


Members of Read and


day recently was Read resi­ dent Miss Martha Smalley, of Hambledon View.


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Constitutional Club on Mon­ day winners were: Ladies — Mrs Bradshaw. Cons, Mrs A. Cunliffe. Gents — Mrs M. Blackburn. Cons, Mrs P. Lar­ kin, who also won a competi­ tion. Mrs E. Bracewell was MC.-


At a whist drive at Read Awards


awarded to members of the 1st and 2nd Read Brownies- Caroline Chambers, Marisol Battle, Helen Edge, Janet Foster, Elizabeth Goodway, Sarah Gott, Wendy Houlker, Clare Jones and Claire Yates. They received instruction from Mr John Kitchen and Mr Pate was the examiner. Susan Ashton was awarded her wri­ ter’s badge.


First aid badges have been Slaidburn Treasure A car treasure hunt organ­


ised by Mrs M. Bamford was enjoyed by Slaidburn YFC on Monday. Joint winners were Mrs C. Whitfield’s team and Mr and Mrs J. Pedley’s team. Chairman David Taylor thanked Mrs Bamford and presided at a short meeting.


Entertaining The Moor group of WIs —


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Birthday Celebrating her 80th birth­


1' A talk on the operation of


for Christian Aid at a coffee evening at the home of Mr and Mrs G1 Garth, Woodlands Road, Read. Mrs Christine Taylor guessed the weight of. a cake, Mr David Kitchen won. a clock competition, and MrS Edna Ratcliffe guessed thk name of a doll as Louise. £ Helen Edge won a treasure


A profit of £61 was made


ping WI committee and a con­ cert party from Elswick WI entertained. Grimsargh presi­ dent Mrs P. Grayston gave the vote of thanks. Mrs D. Preston won a raffle


from Grimsargh, Thornley; Kirklands and Standfast WIs.


the Chatburn Nature walk


day Club enjoyed a varied: programme at their fort­ nightly meeting, which was very well attended.


Members of Chatburn Fri­ , .


and birthday greetings were sung for Sara Bradley and., Julie Holgate; The closing prayer was said by Joanne Kay.


Heavy rain


E. Quayle were thanked for1 organising the outing.


tea, many members listened to the Cup Final commentary on the radio. The party returned home a little earlier than planned because of the heavy rain, but everyone was conscious of the need for a downpour and there were no grumbles. Mrs N. Maddock and Mrs


for a velvet cushion donated by Mrs Driver. It was won by Mrs Demaine and raised £3.15 for club funds.


tion made by the Chatburn Group for the Blackburn and d is tr ic t Cancer Research Campaign raised £280.29 from donations and boxes in homes, hotels and shops. The commit­ tee is grateful to everyone concerned for their continued support.


Coach drive In place of the usual meet­


Anniversary Scholars, parents and


friends of Chatburn CE School were welcomed by the


For cancer The April half yearly collec­


Ribblesdale Club meeting were Mrs E. Singleton, Mrs Burn and Mrs. M. Snape. There was a good attendance, the ladies playing dominoes and the men enjoying a game of snooker. Mrs Burn organised a raffle


Cushion Hostesses at Chatburn’s


stopped for lunch at Penrith and then went on to Wihder- mere via St John’s-in-the- Vale, Thirlmere, Grasmere, Rydal and Ambleside. Before leaving the coach for


Mother’s Union, Chatburn, were able to attend a Com­ munion service. Travelling by coach, they


annual outing on Saturday, members of Christ Church


Before setting out on their


nature walk and entertain­ ment was then provided by Michelle Darbyshire and Michelle Taylor. Everyone took part in a jumbled flowers competition, followed by a singing session. Kathryn Brown was pre­ sented with her club badge ■


Mrs R. Porter ied a short


Rev. N. Maddock to the anniversary service on Sun­ day afternoon, which was very well attended. The visit­ ing preacher was a former vicar, the Rev. K. Lynch, of Barton.


part, the infants singing “I love to play among the flow­ ers,” -accompanied on'the piano,by Mrs B. Strickland, and the juniors singing “God has promised,” to recorder accompaniment. Lessons were read by Robert Worth­ ington and Tracy Giles.


The children took an active ■ Mr Lynch congratulated the'


singers and readers and thanked the vicar, headmas­ ter Mr H. E. Boden and the school managers for inviting him.


children was “Salt,” which purifies, heals, adds flavour and keeps things fresh. Relig­ ion is the salt of life, he said, and the same attributes should be applicable to all who call themselves Christians.


The theme of his talk to the


amount — was taken, up by the pupils. Organist was Mr N. Lawson.


The collection — a record


Bob-a-job At a meeting of Chatburn


the camping weekend at Bow- ley, the district outing on May 22nd, the fun day on June 19th and the Cubs’ contribution to the sale of work in November. Two items yet to be fixed are a swimming gala and a spon­ sored clean up of the village.


Lane Ends


Progress Members of Lane Ends


money to provide them with facilities for table tennis, snooker and darts, and it is hoped to broaden the scope of activities as the club prog-


resses.


seen a growing membership in the past few months and an average of 25 youngsters, aged from eight to 18, now attend the weekly, Thursday meetings. Efforts have raised enough


Community Centre — based at the former primary school — raised more than £40 towards furnishings and equipment when they held a coffee evening. There was a jumble stall and a cake stall selling home-baked produce. The centre’s youth club has


Cub Scouts’ leaders and parents committee, it was reported that about £40 was raised during bob-a-job week, the Cubs doing such things as gardening, car cleaning and running errands. Future activities included


Langho Seaside trip


Thirty six members of Langho Autumn Club enjoyed good weather and refreshing sea air on a trip to St Annes. Some spent the time shop­ ping, others watching bowls in the gardens. A raffle on the trip was won- by Mrs A. Walker and Mrs B Warren.


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Mr H. Marshall, Mrs F. Crook.


Mrs D. Tate. Flowers


domino drive at St Leonard’s School, Langho, were: Whist, Ladies — Mrs H. Lax, Mrs S. Hatton, Mrs M. Pike. Gents — Mrs H. Marshall, Mr M. Pike, Mr H. M. Bullock. Hid­ den number: Mrs D. Tate. Dominoes: Mr F. Hatton,


Winners of the whist and Raffle: Mr. W. Goodhill and


raffled and won by Mrs M. Holt, Mrs N. Walmsley, Mrs L. Geldard and Mrs B. Keel­ ing, and she was thanked by Mrs Geldard. Proceeds of the raffle will go to the sick fund. Communion services at the


monthly meetings are not only for MU members and anyone else wishing to participate will be welcome. There are also Communion services on Wed­ nesday mornings at 11.


Plaque


bouquet from Rebecca Dear­ den, one of the pupils.


Mayoress Coun. and Mrs Tom Robinson visited St Leonard’s School, Langho, on Thursday, to present a plaque of the Borough coat of arms. Both children and s ta f f were interested to hear from the Mayor how the coat of arms and Mayoral chains came to be made. The Mayoress received a


Ribble Valley Mayor and Dunsop Bridge


Kemple End group of WIs Miss K. Hanson was wel­ comed to the meeting in Dun­ sop Bridge Village Hall along with presidents and members ■ of Bashall Eaves and Little Mitton.


Antiques Area group convenor of the


Dunsop Bridge president Mrs M. Pinder welcomed as


Members of St Leonard’s Mothers Union, Langho, met in church for Communion, conducted by the Rev. P. H. Dearden, and then saw a flower demonstration in the school by Mrs E. Baldwin, of Langho. Her arrangements were


speaker Dr Joan Bond, of Blackburn, who described her career in a talk entitled “Jack of all trad e s .” She was thanked by Bashall Eaves president Mrs J. Bargh.


After serving supper, Dun-.


sop members entertained with their own version of "Going for a song," with the audience participating in valuing items such as a bronze skillet. Win­ ners were Mrs .Wrennall, of Bashall Eaves, and Mrs M. Beattie, of Dunsop Bridge, who also won the competition for the oldest postcard.


hal l w ere by Mrs D. Whitaker. The hostess insti­ tute were thanked for their hospitality and entertainment by Mrs Neason, Little Mitton president.


Floral arrangements in the Tosside


whist and domino drive at Tosside in aid of the handicap­ ped of Settle and district and proceeds amounted to £63.13. MCs were Mr W. Kenyon, Mr J. Kenyon and Mr P. Tilbury.


For handicapped There were 33 tables at a


Mrs Farrow (Gisburn), Mrs A. Garnett (Nelson), Mrs N. Wright (Clitheroe), Miss M. Jackson. Gents —-.Mr C. Robinson, Mrs Middleton (Settle), Mr D. Robiifton (Gis­ burn), Audrey Kenyon.


Kenyon, Mr J. Pinder (New­ ton), Miss P. West (Settle), J o h n Bo o thma n (Bar- noldswiek), Mrs C. Newhouse (Newton), Mr J. Lofthouse (Clitheroe), Mrs F. Geldard (Grindleton), Mr F. Lofthouse (Clitheroe). Children — Christopher Mitton, Jennifer Jackson, Philip Metcalfe. Competition: Mi's H. Mar­


Dominoes: Adults — Mr W.


who helped to make the effort a success.


Bashall Eaves First aid


WI discussed resolutions for the AGM in London, to which Mrs Burbidge will be dele gate. Mrs Bargh presided over a good attendance and plans were made for an outing on May 27th to Myerscough College of Agriculture. A cake stall was arranged for WI funds. Tea hostesses were Miss Spurgeon, Mrs Clegg and Mrs Wrennall. The competition for first aid hints was won by Mrs Pye and Mrs Ingham.


Members of Bashall Eaves


shall, Mr J. Wilson, Mr I. Peel, Mrs C. Newhouse'. The committee thanks all


Whist winners: Ladies — Pleasant


small at the Mothers’ Union discussion group meeting, held at Waddington Vicarage, but a pleasant hour was spent considering aspects of MU work, especially among chil­ dren deprived of the stability of Christian homes. Difficul­ ties of one parent families were also discussed and Mrs Goodchild was thanked for her hospitality. •


Waddington Numbers were unusually


Travel talk


tee, which organised the even­ ing in aid of funds, served ref re shments . Proceeds amounted to £15 and Mr Tom Silverwood thanked Canon Goodchild for the entertain­ ment.


Safari park


Mrs Irene1 Walmsley, sec­ retary for nearly nine years. It was decided to divide secre­ tarial duties in future between two or more people.


ensemble of Stonyhurst Col­ lege will be appearing at a family concert in Waddington next week to raise money for the village recreation ground improvement scheme. The orchestra will be per­ forming the Suite from Hand­ el’s “Water Music", Purcell's “Suite for strings” and Bar- tok’s “Pieces for children".


Musical The orchestra and brass


ing, many committee mem­ bers are due to retire and Mrs Goodchild thanked them for their co-operation and the har­ mony that had always pre­ vailed. She mentioned especially


Kirkby Stephen, to visit former member Mrs B. Smithson and her husband, followed by a trip to Lowther safari park, near Penrith. Under the new six year rul­


were made at a committee meeting of St Helen’s MU, Waddington, held at the Vic­ arage with Mrs Goodchild presiding. Members of St Catherine’s, West Bradford, have been invited to the next branch meeting to hear guest speaker Mrs W. Carter, of Bradford. An outing is planned to


Plans for future events


and the USA was given at St Helen’s Sunday School on Friday by Canon C. F. Good- child, vicar of Waddington. He showed slides of Ottawaj Nova Scotia, autumn colours in New Hampshire and the early 17th century Plymouth houses built by the Mayflower’s pilgrims. The Sunday School commit­


A talk on a visit to Canada


■performed by the brass ensemble, and the choir of Waddington and West Brad­ ford CE School will present "The midnight thief” by Richard Rodney Bennett. Programme tickets for the


Music by Greig, Gervais and Richard Farrant will be


concert, which is being given in the Methodist Chapel on Friday, May 14th, are avail­ able from shops in the village and from the Advertiser and Times office in King Street, Clitheroe.


Mission


Church has decided to under­ take a two-year programme of mission. The church has been growing in strength in recent years and is now ready to branch out. In the first year, members


Waddington Methodist


who get involved will be trained in mission work in the village and there will be house meetings.


At a g en e ra l church meeting, members of the con­ gregation discussed reports on the church and elected a steward and other officers.


Rimington Trophies


Mi's A. Carr, Mrs L. Cooper, Mr M. White, Mrs Bowman and, Mrs Hird. An enjoyable evening ended with dancing to the Alan Thwaites trio, of Settle.


Downham Re-elected


Mr G. Braithwaite (chairman and treasurer), Mr A. Spensley (assistant trea­ surer), Mrs C. Palmer (secret­ ary). There is a committee of 16. Future activities were dis­ cussed.


attended the annual meeting of Downham Village Hall Management Committee on Monday. Mr S. Coulston pres­ ided and was re-elected vice- chairman. Other officers elected were


Lord and Lady Clitheroe


trophy was presented by Mrs Hire! to Ray Turner, and the goal of the season cup donated by Mr W. Cooper went to Jim Frankland. Competition winners were


club chairman Mr H. Cos­ grove outlined the past sea­ son’s activities and thanked all concerned in the club’s run­ ning. President Mr Tony Green added his good wishes for success in the future. The player of the year


and trophy presentation of Rimington Football Club took place at the Black Bull Hotel on Friday. After an excellent meal,


The annual dinner dance


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