. oe Advertiser (,nd Times, December 16lh, 39id 7 News from the Villages Chatburn


Church gift Three little girls walked


into Christ Church, Chatbum, during choir rehearsal on Thursday ev en in g and presented the vicar with £2.75 for the church. They were Nicola Ambler, Ann Capstick and Nicola Hatch, who had been carolling earlier in the evening.


Firewood Bags- of wood have been


distributed to the elderly people of Chatbum by the Playing Fields Committee. Secretary Mrs B. Strickland would like names of anyone who has been overlooked.


Toy service Toys brought by children to


Chatbum Methodist Sunday School prizegiving and toy service on Sunday morning were received by teachers Ann and Joyce Benson and placed round an illuminated Christmas tree. The primary children sang


"Away in a manger” and lessons were read by Tracy Giles and Sarah Richardson. Prizes were presented by former scholar Mrs Tyler, who urged parents to be dili­ gent in ensuring that their children attended Sunday School and learned about the Christian faith. The service was conducted


by the Rev. A. Ward Jones and organist was Mr C. John­ son. The toys and a retiring collection will go to the National Children’s Homes.


Panto trip Scholars of Christ Church


Sunday School, Chatburn, were taken to the pantomime “Little Miss Muffet” at Calderstones on Friday even­ ing. The audience was mainly children and they made it quite evident who were “baddies” and “’goodies”. The e v en in g out was much enjoyed and the party arrived home tired but happy.


£200 raised St Helen’s Sunday School


was filled to capacity for the whist and domino drive, at; which the Christmas draw was made. MCs were Mr J. B. Herd for whist and Mr pordon Whitewell for dominoes. Prizes had been given by friends of the church and refreshments were provided and served by members of the church social committee. Whist winners: Ladies —


Mrs G. Grainger, Mrs D. Wright, Mrs L. Barrow, Mrs A. Cowperthwaite. Gents — Mr W. S. Clark, Mr Fred Brown, Miss A. Boothman, Mr E. H. Chapman. Dominoes: Mr John Fisher,


Mr Harry Dyson, Mr E. J. Pearson, Mrs Westwell. After the drive, different


people were asked to pick tickets for the draw. The last to be drawn, for a turkey, belonged to a member of the Sunday School Committee, Mrs Barbara Lawson. Canon C. F. Goodchild


thanked everyone who contri­ buted to the success of the evening, which together with the draw raised nearly £200.


Resigning At the annual party Of St


Helen’s Playgroup, Wadding­ ton, on Friday, the children were joined by those due to start next year. The Sunday School had been decorated by committee members to add to the festive spirit. The after­ noon's programme consisted of games, a party tea provided by parents and a visit from


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Father Christmas, who distri­ buted packets of sweets. Chairman of the Playgroup


Committee, Mrs C. F. Goodr Child, paid tribute to the sterl­ ing work done by Mrs Milly Watts, supervisor for s ix , years, and Mrs Dorothy. Aspin, assistant supervisor and secretary for eight years. Both are now resigning from office and Mrs Goodchild presented them with poinset-* tia plants. Mrs Watts thanked the committee for the gifts. < New supervisors who will


take over in January are Mrs Marjorie, Edlington and the present treasurer, Mrs Carol Spencer.


Annual meeting The AGM of the young


Read


Friendly Circle Read Ladies Friendly


Circle enjoyed entertainment by local singer Anne Fisher at their Christmas party in the United Reformed School. Also on the programme


were supper, and a competi- . tion for a hat made from newspaper and crepe paper. Among the party was Mrs.


G. Walker, wife of the URC minister, the Rev. Geoffrey


Walker.


Lucky Winners at Read Constitut-


inal Club’s whist drive on Saturday were: Ladies—Mrs


members of Waddington and West Bradford took place at the Vicarage, with Mrs C. F. Goodchild in the chair. Reports were given by secret­ ary Mrs Anne Iphofen and treasurer Mrs Margaret Cunliffe, who were thanked for their work by Mrs Good- ,


child. Mrs Joyce Hartley was


elected secretary following ■ the resignation of Mrs Ipho-' fen. Mrs Cunliffe continues as treasurer assisted by Mrs Pat


Hatherell. Suggestions for the year’s


programme will be considered n ex t week by the sub­ committee.


IVfince pies At the last meeting before


Christmas, Waddington Methodist Women’s Fellow-


■ ship was joined by St Helen's MU members. Chairman Mrs Bargh welcomed everyone and introduced Mr R. Brindle, who spoke about his lifetime’s experience of prayer. Mr and Mrs Brindle sang. Mrs Underwood and


helpers served mince pies and tea and Mrs Baines played carols. On behalf of the MU, Mrs Goodchild thanked the Fellowship.


Whalley Waddington Hostesses Members of Whalley


Women’s Fellowship were hostesses to the Women’s Work ladies of the Clitheroe circuit when the Rev. Irene Morrow, of Accrington, described her missionary experiences in Ghana. The Rev. Patrick Harrower pres­ ided and was welcomed by secretary Mrs E. Wilkinson. Pianist was Mrs E. Kenyon and afternoon tea was provided by Whalley commit­ tee members.


Warm reception The Moorland School Play­


ers, of Clitheroe, presented Oliver Goldsmith’s “She stoops to conquer” at Whalley Methodist Hall on Saturday. The play, produced by Miss M. Hitchon, of Moorland School, was warmly received by an appreciative audience. Mr W. Lancaster was in charge of all arrangements at


the hall. Hurst Green


Mayor’s visit The Ribble Valley Mayor


and Mayoress, Coun. and Mrs Fred Green, attended Holy Communion at St John’s Church, Hurst Green, on Sunday.They were accom­ panied by Coun. Mrs M. J. M. Brown, chairman of Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley Parish Council, and other members. The service was conducted by the Rev. Arthur Higginson, priest-in-charge at Hurst Green.


E. H a t te r s le y , Mrs J. Haworth. Gents — Miss E. Ennis, Mrs V. Lambert. Competition: Mrs J. Worsley. Monday winners: Ladies —


Mrs A. Cunliffe, Mrs S. Browett. Gents — Mrs M. Pollard, Miss E. Ennis. Competition: Mrs M.. Black-


bum. MC at both drives was Miss


E. Ennis. The next event will be on January 3rd.


Handicrafts A coffee evening, and


Christmas sale organised by Read Mothers’ Union handic­ raft group raised nearly £180. The sale was well attended, one of the most popular stalls being for handicrafts.


Celebrations The silver jubilee appeals


committee at Read held its first meeting on Monday night in St John’s School. Mr Jack Shaw was elected chairman and Mrs Joyce Gunson, repre­ senting Guides and Brownies,


treasurer. Other village organisations


. were represented by Mr T. Nuttall (football and cricket clubs), Susan Holden (Cubs), Mrs Pamela Chambers (WI and UR Church), Mrs Joyce Law (CE school), Miss T. Smith (MU), Mrs Green (Red Cross) and Mrs Dee Bottoms (Parish Council). The main suggestions for


celebrations the committee will consider are a carnival parade, a gala day with displays, a party for primary school children and a barbecue and disco for older children and adults. The committee meets again on January 11th.


BiSlington


Savoury About 60 members of


Billington and Langho WI enjoyed a demonstration . by Mrs Heald, who showed how to make sweet and savoury items for Christmas. She was thanked by Mrs M. Campbell and then everyone had a Jacob's join supper. The competition was won by Mrs Mary Jackson.


• Chipping


30 tables Winners at Thomley Sports


Committee whist drive were: Ladies — Mrs E. Clegg, Mrs M. Hayhurst, Mrs Foulds, Mr W. Knowles. Gents — Mr Walmsley, Sandie, Mrs McGahey, Mr I. Collinson. Competition: Mr J. Pattin-


son, Mr J. Moon, Mr South­ ward, Mrs M. Longton, Mrs B. Procter. There were 30 tables and Mr J. Moon was MC.


Basket of fruit. The fortnightly whist and


domino drive organised by Chipping village hall commit­ tee was not particularly well attended, with only seven tables in play. Whist winners: Ladies —


Mrs A. Whittaker, Mrs K.


Brewer. Gents — Mr T. Holden, Mrs A. Cross. Dominoes: Stephen Pye,


Mrs Ellison, Jacqueline Elli­ son. MC Mr J. Moon won a basket of fruit in the raffle.


As usual Villagers in Chipping will


be pleased to learn that the Tuesday evening surgery in the village hall is to continue


expressed that when Dr A. Kelly retired at Christmas, the replacement doctor-might not wish to continue his weekly surgery. However, terms for hiring the hall for the surgery to be taken by the three Longridge practition­ ers have now been agreed.


as usual. C o n c e r n had b e e n


Combined The monthly' youth service


at Chipping Parish Church was combined with the annual Sunday school prizegiving on Sunday morning. In the last year the number


of children attending Sunday School has doubled and 42 received book prizes from churchwarden Mr Richard Seed. He was presented with a buttonhole.: During the service his granddaughter, Julia Seed, read the lesson. All the children took part in


the service. A poem was recited by Susan Procter, there was a solo by Mark Robinson and a duet by Helen and Timothy Procter. The Rev. T. Green conducted the service and Mr Harold Jack- son was organist.


Final tape The last tape recording of


the Keswick convention was played at a house meeting for members of Chipping Parish Church, held at the home of Mr T.- Whalley; Top O’Saun­ ders.


Many winners Thirty-eight prizes, many


donated, were presented at a


whist and domino drive organ- ised by Chipping Show Committee at the village hall. Whist winners: Ladies —


Mrs R. Moon, Miss M. Bretherton, Mr J. Hayhurst, Miss J. Wells, Mrs W. Ander­ son, Mrs Joy, Mr T. Cowper­ thwaite, Miss B. Rigby. Gents — Mr F. Greenhalgh, J. H a r t ley , H. Smith, M. Barber, P. Kerfoot, C. Howarth, Mrs D. Knowles, Mr H. Jackson. Dominoes: D. Brass, W.


Teasdale, W. Rigby, A. Callagher, E. Holden, M. Elli­ son, F. Lawson, G. Mercer, H. Holden, H. Ainsworth, H. Dolphin, M. Bradford. Competition: B. Kelsall, M. Ellison, P. Stott, M. Teasdale, A. Kay, J. Pattison. MCs were Mr Joe Moon and


Mr Jeff Rich. The committee is grateful for the support and donations received.


Whitewell


Union, Whitewell, held their pre-Christmas dinner at Thor- neyholme Hotel. Enrolling member Mrs D. Chadwick welcomed members and party games were arranged by Mrs R. Leece and Mrs A. Tiffin.


Downham


Concert Downham’s delightful


“Show for Christmas’’ which was given for three evenings, will be a talking point in the village for some time to come. This first effort by the


Village Hall management committee scored a notable success with its cast of 70, including more than 30 chil­ dren. The show fully lived up to


its theme, starting -with sketches depicting winter and reaching a. final climax with


a Christmassy scene which included a Christmas tree and in which red and white was the colour scheme. Popular seasonal songs and carols were sung.


It was a remarkable village


effort in aid of the hall, the stage of which has, ns a result, now been well equipped,


Warm thanks are due to


many people, among them B a rb a ra S c a t te r g o o d , producer; Janet Cowgill, assistant producer; Mrs K. Hargreaves, costumes; John Cowgill, stage manager; Bill Barker, house" manager; Jo Walton, accompanist, and Carol Palmer, secretary of the village hall committee, who organised the catering.


Most of the costumes had


been made by local people! members of the Youth Club lent a hand behind the stage and lady members of the committee served refresh­ ments.


In charge of the raffle was Mrs Frances Robinson.


• The adult members of the cast made presentations i to Barbara Scattergood, John Cowgill and th e .make-up assistants, and the children presented gifts to Mrs Cowgill, Mrs Hargreaves and Mrs Walton.


Slaidbiirn


Jubilee effort A family evening at Bren-


nand’s Endowed School, Slaidbum, raised £128.22 to be divided between Slaidburn' and Newton for the Queen’s silver jubilee fund. It was organised by deputy


headmistress Miss M. J. Watson and school staff, canteen staff, parents and friends. There were stalls, a tombola, games and competi­ tions, and a Womble was sold for £5. Coffee and biscuits wei;e served. The children made their


own contribution by singing- sea shanties and folk songs and giving recitations.


Outings Members of Slaidbum WI


have been involved in two excursions, one to a WI carol' service at Whalley Parish Church. The party of 24 was accompanied by president Mrs Doris Leeming. A welcome was given by the Rev. R. A. Harpur and carols were conducted by Miss E. Post- lethwaite. , The other outing was to Alston Hall, Longridge, by coach. After dinner, members' saw slides of the Scottish Highlands by the hull’s warden, Mr Norman Duer- den. Mrs Doris Leeming expressed thanks to him and to Mrs Mary Parker and Mrs Dorothy Pearson, who organ­ ised the trip.


Sabden


Time for tea Sabden Baptists held their


customary Sunday School party on Saturday, afternoon tea being served to about 80 parents and friends. After­ wards Father Christmas called with presents for more


. than 30 children and they sang carols. A donation of £5 was made to the Turkish-Disaster


Fund. The annual carol service


will be held on Sunday after­ noon, with Mrs Ann Riley as soloist.


Revived A Christmas tree sale at St


Nicholas’ Church, Sabden, raised £490 on Saturday. Opener was Sunday School queen Gillian Duff. The sale was followed by an entertain­ ing children’s concert, revived after a lapse of some years. Longridge Prize Band


provided the music at a carol service in the church on Sunday evening.


Over sixties Winners at a whist drive


. held by Sabden Over 60s in St Mary’s clubroom on Monday were: Ladies — Mrs E. Lawson, Mrs M. Swift, Mrs B. Birtwell. Gents — Mr D. Southwell, Mrs I. -Green. Dominoes: Mrs F. Boocock, Mrs S. E. Lawless. Competi­ tion: Mrs E. Sagar.


Games St Michael’s Mothers’


Official of WI Miss Kathleen Roe, an


esteemed resident of Sabden, where she will be greatly missed, has died at the age of 58. She had spent some time


in Marsden Hospital,'later


going to Preston to convalesce - • An.official of the WI, Miss


Roe, of Whins Cottage,, played a prominent part in the Women’s Con serv a tiv e


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Association and -was secretary of the local Conservative Association for the past four


years. Miss Roe spent 30 years of


..her life in the village. She was housekeeper to Mrs A. Green, of Whins House, and also ran a part-time catering service with Mrs Eileen Harrop, of Sabden. A group of Sabden resi­


Wiswell


Pantaloons At the Christmas party and


December meeting of Wiswell WI, held in Barrow School, president Mrs J. Fenlon welcomed new members Mrs J. Entwistle,: Mrs Swindells, Mrs M; - Hoyle and Mrs J.


Tomlinson. The cup for most points in . . .


competitions during the year was awarded to Miss M. Lytle with 28 points. Second was


Mrs K. Potter (19) and third Mrs E. Rhodes (18). All three


dents, including Coun. Miss Alice Alston and Mrs Green, attended the funeral service at St "Joseph’s RC Church, Preston, on Friday. Inter­ ment took place at -Preston Cemetery.


Gishurn


Good Start The newly formed youth


club at Gisbum is starting off with a healthy bank balance . . . £113 from a coffee even­ ing held in the Festival Hall. Previously, the young


people attended the LCC mobile youth club, but from January they will meet each Thursday in the Festival Hall. LCC youth leader Hazel A sh ton , who helped to organise the evening, wished the new club every success and hopeii it would be well supported. A bring and buy, various


other stalls and a tdmbola helped to. swell the funds. Competition winners were Mark Nutter (cake), Mrs J. Frankland (groceries) and Mrs J. Holmes (sweets). A car competition was won by Miss A? Parker, Mr Martin Hudson and Master T. Phelps, and Mr Phelps won a roll-a-coin game.


Giant tree Gifts from the children of


Gisburn will help make it a happy Christmas for the youngsters of St Denys' Home, Clitheroe. The chil­ dren placed the gifts under a giant Christmas tree at Gisburn Parish Church during a family service on Sunday. The service was conducted by the vicar, Canon S. A. Selby.


Tosside


Bible readings The tiny Mount Zion Chapel


at Tosside rang to the sound of carol singing on Sunday evening, when a congregation of about 50 took part in the annual carol service. Guest preacher the Rev.


George Kinder, of Settle, gave a short address and a Bible reading. Other readings were given by Jason Brown, Mr W. Askew, Mr Norman Lawson and Mrs Pamela


Brown. Mrs E. Harrison, of Grind-


leton, a former organist at the chapel, played for carols and Mrs A. Askew played for duets sung by Mark and Robert Lawson, of Westh- ouse, near Camforth. Tea and hot mince pies were served afterwards. The next service at the


chapel is on March 13th at 7 p.m.


received money prizes. It was proposed to tour


Barrow and Wiswell singing carols on December 20th and 21st. A farm day is the way suggested by the LFWI to celebrate the Queen’s silver jubilee on June 18th. “Pantaloons to panties” was


the title of a talk by Mrs Whittaker, of the Fylde, who described women’s fashions th r o u g h the a ges and displayed some beautiful examples. She was thanked by Mrs M. Clegg. The competition for the


prettiest home-made hankie, judged by Mrs Whittaker, was won by Mrs F. W. Seremack, Mrs H. Cooke and Mrs N. Williamson. - Competition winners during


the evening were Mrs O. Barrott, Mrs M. Clegg, Mrs


. B. Gladwin, Mrs A. Ridpath and Mrs I. Thompson. A party.supper was made and served by the committee.


Langho


Records Members of St Leonard’s


Mothers’ Union, Langho, met at the home of Mrs M. Holt, in Bushburn Drive. After prayers, said by Mrs S. Duer- den, Mrs Holt entertained with a selection of Christmas


records. Mrs M. Gollop joined Mrs


Holt to provide sandwiches, mince pies, trifle and cakes, and each member received a gift from the raffle, proceeds of which go to the sick fund. Mrs Dearden thanked Mrs Holt and Mrs Gollop.


Festive play T h e c h i ld r e n o f S t


Leonard’s School, Langho, chose a carol play called “The makers of Christmas” for their annual production. They performed -it in the school hall on two successive nights to packed audiences of parents


and friends. The costumes were made by


parents and the play was co­ ordinated by various members


of staff. T h e o ld e r ju n io r s


performed two scenes depict­ ing the three shepherds and the three kings, the infants acted the story of the first Christmas tree, and the younger juniors told the tale of the coming of Santa Claus. The school choir, some


members playing instru­ ments, provided music and the evening ended with community carol singing.


Preparation Presents for the children at


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Special A special Christmas whist


drive, with supper included, is being held at St Leonard’s School, Langho, tonight.


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Fiords A slide lecture on the


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