Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, July Sth, 1976. 5 Chatburn Centenary


• Continuing their MU cento-: nary celebrations, members of . Christ-, Church,- Chatburn, Mothers’ Union attended - an overseas reception at Whalley Abbey.' They were received by the


diocesan president, Mrs E. Ray, the Bishop’s wife, Mrs R. Martineau, and the-guest of honour, Mrs Rosemary Hatlane from link diocese Blowmfontein. During supper, Mrs Hatlane gave gifts and greetings from her own members.


Bon voyage The men played snooker at


a meeting of Chatburn’s Ribblesdale Club, while the ladies played dominoes. Miss E. Clark wished Mrs


A. Palmer a safe journey to Johannesburg, where she is visiting her daughter who emigrated last year. Tea hostesses were Mrs Burn and Mrs Clark.


Appeal Chatburn, in common with


other areas m the Ribble Valley, staged a clothing and bedding appeal for Help the Aged on two afternoons last week. Reception centre was the village institute.


Cub scouts In the recent cub scouts’


swimming and sports, Robert Worthington gained seven points in the swimming. Other Chatburn successes were Simon Griffiths (two points in the swimming) and Stephen Whitham (one point m sports).


Anniversary Two services were held at


Christ Church, Chatburn, to mark the Sunday school anniversary. Lessons m the morning


were read by Robert Worth­ ington and Jennifer Worthing­ ton and the pupils sang “Only Jesus" and a Scandinavian prayer. The Vicar, the Rev. Norman Maddock, preached on “feed my lambs.” The afternoon service was


preceded by a procession led by the St Thomas's, Black­ pool, fife and drum band. Also • taking part were the two Sunday school queens and their retinues, the cub scouts, (lie Mothers’ Union, Sunday school pupils and members of the congregation. The lesson was read by the


new queen, Janet Spencer, and the pupils sang “Suffer little children” and “The Master hath come," the latter with recorded accompaniment by Christopher Hill, Sarah Richardson, Helen Spencer,


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Jennifer, Worthington and Robert Worthington. Preacher was the Rev. P.


W. Leakey, curate of: St Bartholomew’s, Colne, who. gave: a visually-aided talk- about Isaiah. Organist was Mr N. Lawson and pianist Mrs H. Brewer. Collections were for Sunday school funds.


Paythorne


Memorial Although 93-year-old Mrs


Margaret Lambert left her native home at Newsholme to live with her daughter at Skipton 10 years ago, she returned each Sunday to attend services at Paythorne Chapel. When a memorial service to


Mrs Lambert, who died recently, was held on Sunday the chapel was packed. Well-known m the Ciilheroe


area, Mrs Lambert was the oldest trustee and oldest member of the chapel. A member of a farming family, she herself had a family of 10. The service was conducted


by trustee Mr J. W. Gordon, of Chthcroe, and the ashes were interred in her husband’s grave at Gisburn churchyard. A service there was performed by the Rev. Gordon Hood, of Chalbiirn.


Siaidburn


Methodist M em b e rs of R ish to n


M e t h o d i s t C h r i s t i a n Endeavour visited Siaidburn Methodist Church recently. The service was led by the


Rev. P. M. G. Hood, minister in charge of Siaidburn, and the address was given by the Rev. Guy Goodall, minister at Rishton. The lesson was read by Miss F. Moyle and guest organist was Mrs Betty Hodg­ son of Grindleton. Supper was' served afterwards.


Morris men A group of morris dancers


c a lled "T h e t r a v e l l in g morrice” visited Siaidburn on Friday to give a display on the village green and in the centre. The group was due to spend


the night as Lancaster and was calling at other villages on the way there.


Chipping Fashions j A cheese and wine evening


combined with a fashion show at Chipping village hall


made a profit of £24 for the locally based Red Cross. Visitors enjoyed a taste of


Chipping-produccd cheese with their wine. Fashions for all sizes, from The Fashion Shop at Goosnargh, were modelled. There was a bring and buy


stall and one displaying goods . made by handicapped people who hold fortnightly meetings in Chtheroe arranged by the Red cross.


Grindi@ton


Effort Guest speaker at an effort


held by Grindleton Methodist Church Women’s Work Organisation was the Rev. W. • T. Greer, an American minis­ ter on an exchange visit to the local circuit.


Introduced by chairman


Mrs G. Moir, Mr Greer gave an account of lus work in the States: There was a bring and buy stall and afternoon tea.


West Bradford


Open day Members of St Catherine’s,


West Bradford, Mothers’ Union visited an open day at the Bradford diocesan retreat and conference centre at Parcevall Hall, near Applet- reewick, recently. The party viewed the


gardens, the original building which is Tudor and the more modern extensions, added since the house became a diocesan centre. Tea was served by the staff and their friends.


Waddington


Demonstration The Rev. James Wright, of


Southport, was the preacher at three well-attended Sunday School anniversary services at Waddington Methodist Church. In the afternoon there was a procession to the cenotaph where wreaths were laid by Simon Hoyle and Deborah Cox.


On return to the church the


children gave a demonstration entitled “Stories of Jesus.” Lessons were read by Jean Cowgill, Deborah Cox, Frazer Hoyle, Helen Potter and Leslie Herd.


Downham He|p the Ased


Sermons S e rm o n s d ay a t S t


L e o n a r .d ’s CE School, Downham, opened with the children singing “Jesus bids us shine.” Pupils presented a play


about the lives of Esau and Jacob. The Infants sang “I’m very glad of God,” accom­ panied by pianist Mr G. Spensley and Zoe McLean and Sarah Spensley,(chime bars).


- The whole school sang “I’ve;


seen - the i light’’ -. and saidthe jubilee -prayer.:Closing;hymn , was “Now the day is over.”. The service was conducted by the Vicar,. the Rev. F. E. Chard and organist: was Mrs W. I. Todd.


Rustics win Cricketers at-Downhan


donned strange garb for a match on Sunday between the Rustics and the Relics.


The Rustics, who won the


game, favoured old-time bath­ ing costumes, while their opponents were■


■ resplendent


in the cricket gear of bygone days including tall hats.


The game was arranged by


Mr N: Kent and strawberry teas served by Mrs Kent, helped by the wives of cricket club members. Scorer was Mrs Reed and umpire Mr T. S. Pringle. Proceeds of £18 were divided between club funds and St Denys Home, Clitheroe.


Whitewell Visitors


-Peterborough Cathedral’s assistant organist,: Mr, Andrew Newberry,,is. to visit- Whitewell at the end of next month. Mr -Newberry . will present an evening of music in - the parish church. Also visiting the'village in


August will be the Rev. William Draper, of the diocese of :Fredericton, New Bruns­ wick, ’ Canada. The Vicar of Whitewell; the Rev. Arthur Higginson,/hopes that Mr Draper will be able to preach, at the parish church.


On holiday Holidaying in Whitewell at


present is lG-ycar-old Belgian schoolboy Christian Dienckx, who is staying with Mr and Mrs M. Alpe, of New Laund Farm. Chris, of Gyzegem, spent Christmas in Whitewell. and liked it so much he asked to come back again. Two priests from the


. Belgian diocese of Bruges are also due to visit Whitewell this weekend.


“Travelling morrice,” visited Whitewell where they danced outside the parish church and hotel. The group consists mainly of university students.


Dancing A group of morris men, the


New secretary The Vicar of Whitewell, the


Rev. Arthur Higginson, joined other priests who formerly served in the Church Army to meet the society’s new chief secretary, the Rev. Michael Turnbull. Mr Turnbull is visiting the


Blackburn diocese and tea was served at the home of Capt. and Mrs C. Moffett, of Broughton.


' So successful was an appeal


in Waddington and West Bradford for used clothing for Help the Aged that an urgent call went out to district organisers for more sacks to pack the goods in.


Collection centres at


Waddington Methodist Hall and St Catherine’s Sunday school. West Bradford, were manned on a rota basis by members of the Methodist and Anglican churches.


Langho


Mystery trip About 30 members of St


Leonard’s MU, Langho, went on a mystery coach trip through Bronte countryside to Haworth. After a walk round the town, they went to the Old Silent Inn where genial host Mr Joseph Procter, formerly of the Moorcock Inn, Waddington, served a chicken in the basket supper.


Organisers .Mrs- Margaret ;s


’ Carter, and; Mrs Joan Smith were thanked by Mrs-Mabel .- Holt. Members were"


-reminded - that the •: day’s ; - outing on August 21st to Broc-,-m kholcs, = Windermere and., Morecambe is open to husbands and friends, and a names should be given to MU.: officials, as soon as possible, vs:


Autumn Club /Whist winners at a drive ;:


held at Langho Autumn Club were: Gents ..— Mrs E. ; Holden,- Mrs M.: Kitching; Ladies —. Mrs M. Hargreaves i and Mrs M. Veevers. Dominoes: Mrs B. Warren; • Mrs E. Turner, Mrs E. Spence, Mrs Foster:


Cheers! A talk on wine-making


whetted the appetites .of


. members of Langho. and: Billington Women’s Institute at then- monthly meeting. It was ’given by Mrs M.


Smith, of. Garstang, who brought examples of various wines made from flowers, fruits and herbs. She demons­ trated the utensils and ingre­ dients used in the process, patience in her opinion being the most important asset. She was thanked by Mrs Thomas. A competition for the most


attractive weed was - won by Mrs Scahill. Vice-president Mrs M. Jackson reminded members of the trip to Smithells, Bolton, and asked those from Langho to help in the best-kept village competi­ tion by keeping their gardens tidy.


Whalley


Prizes Seventy children from


Whalley Parish Church Sunday School stepped up for prizes on Sunday from the vicar, the Rev. Alec Harpur. There were special prizes


for two of the children — Helen Clarke and Emma Taylor — for their 100 per cent attendance record. On display was a model of a


Palestinian village made by the under-fives under the direction of Miss Julie Hartley and Miss Hilary Dent. Also on show were the workbooks of Mrs Susan Hodgson’s class. The lesson was read by Judith Garrett, and Miss Muriel Kay was the pianist.


Abbey Senior Citizens on Saturday were: Ladies — Mrs R. Sanderson, Mrs I. Lewis; Gents — Mrs A. Bowen, Mrs


Citizens Whist winners, at Whalley


NEW Sunday School Queen at Christ Church, Chatburn, 13-ycar-old Janet Spencer was crowned in the vicarage grounds on Saturday.


i The coronation procession


round the gCtrden was led by retiring queen Heather Harri­ son and, her page, Phillip Wallbank. Heralds were Carl Brewer and David Ridgway. Her attendants —- Nicola Am b le r , A n n Capstick, Joanne Smith and Pamela Wilson — were dressed in.


floral.pink dresses matching H e a th e r ’s dress of se l f coloured pink. Queen elect Janet, of Ribble


Lane, wore heavy apple green satin, and her attendants — C a ro lin e Clark, Nicola Hatch, Nina Johnson and Kirsten Platt — were dressed


C. Scahill. Dominoes: Mrs E. Hindle, Mrs M. Cliffe, Mr J. Chetham, Mrs M. Thompson, Mrs C. Almond, Mrs A. Sutton, Mrs G. Cornwell.


Presentation In appreciation of his


services as a committee member and Poppy Day organiser for the Whalley branch of the Royal British


Legion, Mr John Shaw received a presentation pen from fellow members. Mr Shaw is leaving the


village after his retirement as headmaster from the junior school at the end of next month. Chairman Mr Norman Dudman, making the presen­ tation, paid tribute to Mr Shaw’s interest in the club,


in lemon silk dresses with green trimming. ,Hcr page was Jonathan Taylor and heralds Samuel Kirkpatrick and Robert Worthington.


After the procession, the


crowning ceremony was performed by Mrs A. High­ tail, who has just retired from the Parochial Church Council after 30 years’ service.


. Teas, ice cream and miner­


als were available at the garden parly that followed and several competitions were held. .Winners were Alan Hodgson (darts), Mrs Holden (Sm a rtie game), Mrs N. Hopwood (guessing weight of strawberries and cream), Mrs E. Clark (length of piece of wool.) and Mr Rush ton (balls m the bucket).


particularly in the Poppy Day fund, of which he took charge five years ago. Tie wished Mr and Mrs Shaw a'long and healthy retirement. The only woman member of


the branch, Miss Pauline Wilkinson, presented a box of chocolates and a bouquet of flowers to Mrs Shaw.


College visit Sixty-four members of


Whalley Men’s Fellowship were given a conducted tour of Stonyhurst College. Light refreshments were


provided afterwards. The Rector, Fr Dunphy, promised to address the Fellowship on


. the history of the college early next year.


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