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Gaze, said afterwards that he was very pleased with the result of the sale. “I was not surprised, however, knowing


confident the second half of the money required would soon be raised. He is hopeful that charitable trusts will sup- p o r t the cause and that further fund-raising events will be organised.


trade,” he added. “Visitors will shortly be calling at the village and the church again


and they will no doubt help us.”


j Billington


organised by Billington Foot­ ball Club in the Catholic Hall made £32 profit. Whist win­ ners: Ladies — Mrs M. Stan­ ley, Mrs E. Lax, Miss M. Jackson. Gents — Mr W. Pen­ nington, Mr E. Lax, Mr H. Barker. Dominoes: A. Wentworth,


Club funds A whist and domino drive


N. Knowles, E. Rydeheard, Mrs H. Metcalfe.


dressed on a wooden spoon was won by Mrs S. Bithell and the raffle by Mrs Jean Price.


Council is to clear away the litter, helped by Clitheroe Youth Service, who are hav­ ing a clean up campaign. A fterw a rd s the council intends to appeal to people's better nature to keep the area tidy.


Chipping


Communion was celebrated at Chipping Parish Church on Thursday morning, and in the evening a service of Compline was held, with the vicar, the Rev. T. Green, giving his sec­ ond address on “Abraham.”


Abraham A Lenten service of Holy


the lesson at the monthly youth service at Chipping Parish Church on Sunday morning and uniformed organisations paraded their flags.


Lesson Guide Karen Procter read


organised at Chipping Youth Club are settling down to a regular pattern. Disc jockey Michael Metcalfe supplies the music and members take their own favourite records.


Spinning discs The fortnightly discos


Making a loss Although money-raising


events subsidise the running costs of Chipping Village Hall, treasurer Mr Ted Rich has discovered that the hiring side has run at a loss of £200 over the last 12 months. The loss has been attributed


the hall will not be raised. The committee already has a fixed amount for youth organisa­


to increased costs of heating, electricity and water. However, the fee for letting


tions.


meeting and the-evening con­ cluded with a Bible quiz bet­ ween .the men and women.


Mop brigade Armed with mops, scrub­


bing brushes and plenty of hot water, five women volunteers tackled a job that would have


made a “rookie” flinch where they undertook the task of scrubbing the dance floor and


gregational Fellowship met at the home of Mr and Mrs Roger Marsden, Green Thorn Farm, Stonyhurst, on Thurs­ day, to hear a talk on the 23rd Psalm by Mr W. Holliday, of Clithcroe. Mi's Joan Marsden led the.


Fellowship Members of Chipping Con­


beauty spot at the top of Whalley Old Road, Billington — and the surrounding area is constantly used as a dumping" ground for all sorts of rubbish and is rapidly becoming an eyesore. But now Billington Parish


Cleaning up Cronshaw Chair — a local


abstract designs, working in such materials as chiffon and wool. A vote of thanks was given by Mrs Wendy Smith. A competition for a doll


“Colour in creative embroid­ ery” was given to members of Billington and Langho WI by Mrs R. Edge at a meeting on Monday. She explained how to create


Colourful A demonstration entitled


“We also have our tourist


the generosity of people in our valley.” Mr Gaze added that he was


donated for the sale by friends of St Andrew’s Church from a wide area and by parishion­ ers. Auctioneer was Mr Chris Silvenvood and refreshments were afterwards served by the' church ladies’ committee.. The Rector, the Rev. G. H.


£2,000 rewiring appeal fund has now reached the halfway mark, thanks to a weekend auction that raised £840. A wide range of items were


^840 boost Siaidburn Parish Church’s


committee room at Chipping Village Hall.


Mrs G. Rich, Mrs C.'Ka'y, Mrs K. Stott, Mrs K. Brewer and Mrs S. Hodkinson.


to visit the Over 60s at Bils- borough. Arrangements for the annual holiday in Dunoon on June 5th have now been completed, and the party will be travelling in a 45-seater coach.


Mrs A. Gallagher, Mrs M. Leece, Mrs A. Burrows, Mrs A. Ellison, Mrs M. Ellison. Raffle: Mrs J. Pinder.


Mrs D. Hargreaves, Mrs E. Hartley, Mrs G. Freeman. Gents — Mr H. Hargreaves, Mr F. Greenhalgh, Mrs M. Hayhurst. Dominoes: Mrs J. Marsden,


Langho


jumble sale in St Leonard’s School, Langho, on Friday, organised by the day school staff.


Profitable Over £70 was raised at a


Mr J. Eastwood, Mrs M. Simpson. Raffle: Mrs Manley and Mr B. Wareing.


Cheetham, Miss V. Murray, Mrs A. Williamson. Gents — Mrs M. Tattersall, Mr W. Goodill, Mrs M. Pike. Dominoes: Mrs P. Clough,


' church embroidery had to be shown twice.The commentary was given by Mrs D. Ander­ son, of Pasturelands Drive, Billington, chairman of the Blackburn Diocesan Fellow­ ship of Church Needlewor­ kers. The raffle was won by Mrs


N. Ashcroft, Mr L. Swin­ dells, Mrs I. Haworth and Miss S. Garstang. Hostess Mrs S. Dearden


coffee evening with bring- and-buy held by St Leonard’s Needleworkers’ Guild at Lan­ gho Vicarage that slides on


For kneelers So many people attended a


whist and domino drive in St Leonard’s School, Langho, were: Whist: Ladies — Mrs M.


Winning hands Winners of the weekly .


WI held a whist and domino drive in the village hall. Whist winners: Ladies —


Trumps To raise funds, Chipping


formed the basis of a talk by the Vicar of Whitewell, the Rev. Arthur Higginson, to members of Chipping Happy Days Club. Among the items in his memory box was the key to his first church. During social time members played dominoes and had a raffle. On March 26th the club is


Knick-knacks A collection of knick-knacks


hands and knees, the hard­ working five made the floor sparkle. It was then left to dry until evening, when chair­ man Mr Jeff Rich and two helpers went over the lot with a polisher. In the mop brigade were


ing so gritted that it was affecting dancing, had not been cleaned so thoroughly for a long time. After two hours on their


The floor, which was becoii- Wiswell


Spring bulbs A helping hand was the sub­


, of spring bulbs, judged by Miss Threlfall, was won by Mrs B. Gladwin, Miss M. Lytle and Mrs M. Power. Mrs M. Hartley won another com­ petition. Hostesses were Mrs B. For­


rest, Mrs G. Nuttall and Mrs A. Rudgyard.


Gisburn


meeting about the Arts and Crafts Festival to be held at the church in August, and Mrs Graveston about the WI show meeting. Stewards for the show are Mrs H. F. Taylor and Mrs J. Oldfield and for the stall Mrs I. Carr, Mrs Oldfield, Mrs G. Asquith and Miss G. Gowling. A quiz on members’ names


Lancashire best-kept village competition and plans were made for a visit to Wad- dington Drama Group on . March 30th and for the group meeting on April 30th. Knowle Green and Dutton WI members have been invited to the September meeting. Mrs Gornall reported on a


were discussed and "details were given of courses on pre­ serving and domestic food preserves. A letter was read about the


Bolland and Mrs P. Silver- wood, were welcomed to Gis­ burn WI by president Mrs W. Graveston. As the speaker was unable to attend, Mrs Graveston stepped into the breach with a demonstration on the art of making eider­ downs and cushions. She was thanked by Mrs A. Walters. Resolutions for then AGM


Eiderdowns Two new members, Mrs M.


the Parish Council for a “Beating of the bounds” walk in June and plans are also underway for an evening walk to Spring Wood in bluebell time. The competition for a bowl


Haydock took the meeting, with Mrs H. Cooke as secret­ ary. A day’s outing to Castle Howard on June 16th arid a jumble sale in Whalley Methodist School at 2-30 p.m. o n M a r c h 2 7 t h were arranged. Members were asked to join


ject of a talk given to Wiswell WI by Miss P. Threlfall, of Clayton-le-Moors, who described her work as a prob­ ation officer in a men’s prison. She was thanked by Mrs M. Hopwood. Vice-president Mrs K.


' members of the link branch — St John’s, Bowling — on June 23rd. The annual outing in May is to be another mystery trip. Mrs Hudson reported on


. 13th will be preceded by an enrolment service in church at 7 p.m. followed by a talk by Mrs Carter.


Chatburn


Baptism Lenten studies on aspects


of church life continued at Christ Church, Chatburn, with the Rev. N. Maddock leading discussion, prayers and a playlet on the subject of baptism.


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Surprise The ladies of Chatburn’s


Ribblesdale Club played dominoes and the men snooker at their weekly meet­ ing, when tea hostesses were Mrs A. Grosvenor and Mrs A. Palmer. At today's meeting there will be a Jacob’s join tea and a surprise item.


' refreshments were served. A good attendance helped to make over £19 for chapel, funds'.


Methodist Church are at pre­ sent participating in a talent scheme to raise funds. They are given 50p and asked to increase it by using their skill in such things as sewing, cooking and knitting — and to bring in the results of their efforts by early June.


Talents Members of Chatburn


Dunsop Bridge


in social half-hour was organ­ ised by Mrs J. Falshaw and won by Mrs H. F. Taylor. The competition for four biscuits and recipe — judged by a visitor, Mrs L. Coates — was won by Mrs J. Ellison, Mrs B. Bolland, Mrs M. Clarkson, Mrs W. Graveston and Mrs J. Dinsdale. Refreshments were served.


New Inn, Gisburn, by invita­ tion of Mr and Mrs Harris, raised £11 for the NSPCC. Organiser Mrs E. Gornall is grateful for support and dona­ tions received.


Bargains A bargain party held at the


and helpers were thanked for their efforts, which raised £26.28 towards the conclusion of the church kneelers.


Rimingfon


for whist and Mrs J. Park for junior dominoes. A hot-pot supper was served at half­ time. After presenting the win­


show sub-committee of Rimington WI held its annual whist and domino drive on Saturday, to raise funds to cover the expenses of the show in August. Mr T. H. Jackson was MC


Hot pot supper The handicraft and produce


Mrs B. Hanson, Mrs H. Lax, Mrs A. Jackson. Gents—Mr


Hatton, Mr A. Wentworth,' Mrs M. Wentworth, Mrs Howarth. Juniors — C. War- man, S. Irigleby, S. Duck­


R. Charnley, Mr R. Wormald, Mr T. Jackson. - Dominoes: Adults — Mr F.


worth. Competition: Mrs J. Smith,


Mrs Chew, Mr J. Swales. Spe­ cial prize: Mrs M. Garnett.


will take place in Rimington Memorial Institute on April 10th. Anyone interested in obtaining schedules should contact Mr E. Sedgewick, of Newby Croft, Rimington (Tel. Gisburn 574). The next ordinary meeting will be on April 13th, when Mr Albert Hartley will talk about "Tulips.”


Horticultural Society were given an illustrated talk about showing vegetables by Mr Clifford Moorehouse, of Sab- den. He was thanked by the p r e s i d e n t , Mr T. R. Thompson. The society’s Spring Show-


Vegetables Members of Rimington


ners with their prizes, Mrs A. Ellis thanked everyone who contributed to the success of the event. Whist winners: Ladies —


by Miss M. Barton, of Dow- nham, was given to Gisburn Mothers Union at their meet- ing at Barleyfields. Miss Bar­ ton was welcomed by Mrs M. Hudson and thanked by Mrs H. Crook.


Lenten customs A talk on Lenten Customs


coach for the Holker Hall visit was fully booked and the Friendship Fund benefited from a special raffle won by Mrs M. Rushton.


fle and the competition for a photo or slide of an ancient monument was won by Mrs A. Parrington, Mrs M. Rushton and Mrs A. Barton. Notice was given that the


the annual village hall meeting and Mrs E. Idiens was thanked for arranging a trip to “Flower Drum Song.” Mrs S. Mason won the raf­


worth a visit, such as Gawth- orpe Hall, Rufford Old Hall and R ib c h e s te r , were described to Dunsop Bridge WI by Mr I. Brodie, of the National Trust. A film, "Guar­ dian of the Lakes,” showed Tarn Hows, Hawkshead Courthouse, Wasdale Head and Lakes Windermere and U llsw a te r . Mrs Pinder expressed thanks. Mrs M. Dowle reported on


Lakeland film Places of historic interest


Ross and Cromarty, Inver­ ness, Deeside and Perthshire' were shown at Chatburn Methodist Schoolroom on Saturday evening by Mr S. H. Green, of Grindleton. There was a bring and buy stall and


In Scotland Slides of Scotland taking in


the Deanery Committee meet­ ing at Waddington arid the Gisburn page in the Diocese scrapbook being sent to South Africa was described. The next meeting on April


at Skipton on March" 25th. • " . It is hoped to hold the Dean­ ery Festival at Gisburn on May 21st and to entertain


flowers for Easter and cards fo r Mothering Sunday. Arrangements were made to attend the Lady Day service


The MU is to provide altar Sabden *


Nicholas Church, Sabden, on Tuesday of farmer Mr Jack


was taken ill yesterday week and died at his home soon after. A member of an old established farming family, he was connected with the National Farmers’ Union. He is survived by his wife, a son and two daughters.


• needs of the young people of Sabden has been formed by a group of adults in the village. They met initially at the Bap­ tist Church Hall on Friday, and now intend to look for a suitable place for the young people" to meet regularly as a youth group.


responsible for the future


entries were judged by Mr H. Britcliffe. • Fr J. Begley pre­ sented prizes to Lesley


Dewhurst, Philip Thompson, Jason Whalley.


Bolton-by-Bowfand


mittee at Bolton-by Bowland raised £39 at a jumble sale in the village hall, organised by secretary Mrs D. Disley and committee meriibers, who served tea and biscuits. A competition was won by Mrs R. Capstick and Miss M. Life.


was held by Bolton-by-Bow-


Right cards A whist and domino drive


. land WI in the village hall for Institute funds. Whist winners: Ladies —


Mrs N. Wright, Mrs J. Cow- perthwaite, Mrs J. Ingham. Gents — Mr J. Swales, Mr S. Walker, Mr S. Hogg. Dominoes: Mr S. Harrison,


Mr J. Walmsley, N. Capstick, H. Proctor, Mrs M. Metcalfe, Mrs E. Harrison. Children’s dominoes: Alan ' Rife,'Richard Stevenson.


in a coach with the producers, supporting club members and a party from the Fylde-Wyre- Lune Club, Lancashire’s other entrant. But after their excitement,


Waddington


plenty of support at the lunch, which starts at 1 p.m........


Christian Aid’s work in diffe­ rent parts of the world will decorate St Helen’s Sunday School for the occasion. The committee hopes for


bers are coming from Gia- burn, Downham, Rimington, Grindleton, Wiswell and West Bradford, and the Sabden Players and Hurst Green' Over-60s will also be rep-


Drama Group’s forthcoming production, “The Bride and the Bachelor,” are selling well and already 13 parties have ■ booked to see the comedy, which is being produced by Barbara Scattergood. Women’s Institute mem­


Selling well Tickets' for Waddington


curate of St James’s Church, Clitheroe, will speak on the work of Christian Aid and it is hoped to show a film entitled “Laughing waters,” showing the charity in action on the ■ world’s water supplies. An exhibition showing


help the diners to understand the world’s food problems. They are also asked to help in a material way, by donating to the charity the savings they have made on the meal. The Rev. Alan Taylor,


Christian Aid lunch on Wed­ nesday will be taking their own bread and cheese to eat — but not because the Christ­ ian Aid Committee is inhospit­ able. For the frugal repast will


Frugal meal Visitors to the Waddington


available from Mr R. Fisher, 20 Church Close, Waddington . (Tel. Clitheroe 23022), who takes over the booking tomor­ row following the indisposi­ tion of Mrs Beryl Parkinson.


given in St Helen’s Sunday School, Waddington, opens a week on Tuesday for five nights. The remaining tickets are


, mittee, Waddington, held in the Sunday School, Canon C. F. Goodchild presided and


welcomed Miss Dorothy Dewrance to fill the vacant post of secretary. Mr Donald Nelson attended


Sunday School Building com-


Improvements At a meeting of St Helen’s


resented, along with women’s organisations from Clitheroe. The play, which is being


the meeting to discuss the plans already drawn up for improvements to the building. Members generally agreed witfi Hissuggestions ?ni<J he.is to attend the next meeting on April 26th to give hiore details.


Considering ways of raising


funds to meet the cost of any future building and of general maintenance, the • committee decided to hold social efforts such as the annual garden party in the grounds of Wad- dington Hospital, a basket


whist drive and an evening of elides.


Young Members Group met a t ,


Samaritans The Waddington Parish.


group’s working party was held at the home of Mrs M. Thomas and the next is at Mrs J. Gordon’s home on March 31st. Three new residents, one from Waddington and two from West Bradford, were welcomed.


WI staged a parade of Easter bonnets at their meeting, modelling creations incor­ porating bread baskets, col­ oured .tissues, fresh daffodils, a nylon bath sponge and qven a large spring attached to a Juliet cap and worn with aplomb. Mrs C. Whitehead was com­


Bonnet parade Members of Waddington


pere and the ingenious entries were judged by the speaker, Miss' Joan' Wallbank, who


th e vote of thanks and refreshments were served by Mrs B. Rigby and Mrs K. Llewellyn. Mrs C. F. Good- child presided and Mrs A. Iphofen read an invitation from Gisburn Young Wives to a meeting in April, to be addressed by Mrs Audrey Holdsworth, chairman of the Young Members’ groups in Bradford. The first meeting of the


St Catherine’s Sunday School, West Bradford, to hear a talk by Sheila, of the Samaritans. She spoke about the founding of the society, its growth and success in the last 20 years, arid of the group based at Blackburn, where advice is given by phone at any time of the day or night. Mrs Glenda Heanan gave


awarded first to Miss E. Bishop and second to Mrs N. Dickson. Both contestants received a large brown new laid egg from the farm of the president, Mrs Dorothy Walmsley.


trated flower arrangements particularly suitable for coun­ try dwellers with access to' gardens and hedgerows, where a large variety of foliage and such things as wil­ low twigs and catkins are available.


Miss Wallbank demons­


sive, she showed how to' use the minimum with foliage to achieve pleasing results. She told anecdotes of her experi­ ences as a flower arranger and of farm life, and was thanked by Mrs R. Heales. Mrs Walmsley welcomed


four visitors and in connection with the NFWI appeal for extra funds asked members if they would contribute ’5Qp eqch by Jqne. fh'e'oiie day school in dressmaking finishes had proved, very instructive.


dingtori should enter the best kept village competition again, this year in the champ­ ionship class. Trips have been arranged to the Octagon Theatre on March 24th and the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool on March 31st.


Members agreed that Wad-


. A trading stall raised £1.50 for WI funds. _


her resignation from the, ACWW-Triennial Committee.


Mrs B. Barlow announced When flowers are expen­


presented “Ernie’s Incredible Illueinations,” a play with a cast of 18. The leading role was taken by David Stinchon and the producers were Mr T. Cope and Mrs M. Hammond. Members travelled to Goole


chosen to represent Lanca­ shire in the semi-finals after a qualifying round at Hutton Agricultural College, near Preston. For Saturday's contest they


Farmers’ Drama Group was knocked out in the semi-final of the national Young Far­ mers’ drama competition on Saturday — but' not before they had won some very favourable comments from adjudicator Mr J. Lill in the contest at Goole, North Hum­ berside. . The club was one of two


Knocked out Bolton-by-Bowland Young


Jumble The Children’s Party Com­


tened the classrooms of St Mary's RC School, Sahden, when the pupils held their annual bulb show. Parents were invited and


Daffodils Rows of daffodils brigh­


Future needs A Management Committee


Farmer The funeral took place at St


Whitwell, of Wilkin Heys Farm. Mr Whitwell, who was 54,^


instead and the winners were Sheila Billows, Robert Stevenson and Richard Stevenson.


,


captain Mick Heaton, plan to make their visit on April 5th instead.


Martin Top


was -“We are urged to be awake” and during the service “I lift my eyes” and “In the day of need” were sung by


Mrs Stella Smith, of Twiston, accompanied on the piano by Mrs Frances Oliver. In the evening the text was


Mrs Florrie Parker and Miss Alice Parkinson.


West Bradford


Clothing gifts A committee meeting of St


ment for the use of the Sun­ day School, owing to increased heating charges, and it was agreed to hold a coffee morn­ ing at Mrs K. Frankland’s home to help the MU pay their share. Some members brought


the bread and cheese lunch for Christian Aid, and plans were made for a visit to the Brad­ ford Diocesan Conference House open day on June 30th a t Parcevall Hall, near Appletreewick. Mrs C. F. Goodchild, presiding, thanked Mrs Titterington for her hos-, pitality.


penny-a-week boxes, £5 was donated to the Overseas Fund and £3 is to be presented at the Lady Day Festival service in Skipton Parish Church towards the fare of the South African delegate attending the centenary celebrations in June. Members were reminded of


Thornley


America “California, here we come”


was the title of a slide show given to Thornley-with-


Wheatley WI by Mr and Mrs F. Dakin, of Clitheroe. For their talk, on a holiday in America and Canada last year, they were thanked by Mrs Lawson. Winners of a drawing com­


petition, held in social half- hour, were Mrs G. Procter, Mrs Sanderson and Mrs Moulding. The competition for a Victoria sandwich was won by Mrs Yates, Mrs G. Procter and Mrs Cowell, and the raffle by Mrs Sanderson.


gifts for the box of clothes for the Bradford HQ of Mother Teresa Co-workers, including cot sheets, blankets and cot­ ton dresses. Of the £8 collected from the


Catherine’s Mothers’ Union, with three of the Young Mem­ bers Group, was held at the home of treasurer Mrs Peggy Titterington. The , first subject was pay­


“Go home to your friends and tell them how much' the Lord has done for you”. Mrs Smith sang “The Lord is my light and my salvation” and “What kind of land”. Organists for the day were


Salem Congregational Chapel, Martin Top, on Sunday, were conducted by the Rev. Wendy Williams, of Wigan. Her theme in the afternoon


Ladies’ Day Ladies’ Day services at


The players, including team


the Young Farmers had a dis­ appointment at their Monday meeting, when two Blackburn Rovers footballers called off a scheduled visit at the last minute, due to unforeseen cir­ cumstances^ Members played dominoes


Read


the Wednesday morning Len­ ten service at 'St John’s Church, .Read, took their recorders along to play hymns — “Loving Shepherd of Thy. Sheep,” “Forty Days and Forty Nights,” “Glory be to J e s u s ” and “ F a i th fu l Shepherd lead me.” The ser- vice of Communion was taken by Canon P. A. Schofield.


Recorders Schoolchildren attending


were: Ladies — Mrs J. How­ arth, Mrs H. Holmes (cons.). Gents — Mrs A. Isles, Miss E. Ennis (cons). Mrs How­


arth won the competition and MC on both occasions was Miss Ennis.


soloist at Read Ladies’ Circle Christmas party, mentioned


Opera fans When Miss Anne Fisher,


, that she was to be leading lady in a forthcoming production of “La Belle Helene” by Roseg- rove Light Opera Company, members promised they would go along to see her performance at Burnley. On Friday night, they kept


that promise when 36 mem­ bers went by coach to see the opera.


Popular The weekly whist drive at


Read Constitutional Club was well attended. Winners were: Ladies — Mrs S. Hensby, Mrs M. Wilkinson. Gents — Mrs A. Cunliffe, Mrs A. Isles. Competition: Miss A. Wilkin­ son. MC was Miss E. Ennis.


expert Miss E. Taylor, of 'Wigan, came along to give a fascinating insight on the same subject — “Victoriana” — and displayed pieces from her own collection. She was introduced by Miss A. Dyson and a vote of thanks was prop­ osed by Miss M. Dewhurst.


Tosside


Taylor, Mr T. Robinson, A r th u r Taylor, Mrs J. Tilbury.


Whalley


footpaths in a section of Gis­ burn Forest and, thanks to a permit from the North West Water Authority,' the land immediately around the reser­ voir.


Something old Antiques, their origin and


Whalley drew many visitors from abroad in the search for antiques and added that everyone owned something or other which could be classed as an antique. Tomorrow's speaker will be


the Rev. Gordon Hood, of Chatburn, on “Clocks.”


Senior Citizens whist and domino, drive at Whalley bn Saturday were: Whist, Ladies — Mrs E. Howarlh, Mrs C. Scahill. 'Gents — Mr II. Smith, Mr L. Howarth.' Dominoes: Mrs M. Cliff,


Wjnpgys of the Abbey


Mrs I. Lamb, Miss N, Wol- stenhplme.


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. Women Conservatives made a profit of £57 for party funds when they held a jumble sale in'the- Stanley Rooms on ' Friday.. . ■' . ; • •


Good sale , The Whailey branch of the


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value, formed the basis of a talk given to Whalley Men’s Fellowship on Friday by Mr Davis, of Wlialley. He said that the shops in


Reservoir area on Saturday, 24 Whalley YOC members and 10 adults, who provided transport, saw between them nearly 50 species of bird. They included the- green wood­ pecker, whooper swan, hen harrier and numbers of duck. The walk covered public


Whooper swan Walking in the Stocks


Towler (Grindleton), Mrs J. Corless (Bolton-by-Bolton), Mrs 6. Townson (Siaidburn), Mr R. Parker (Siaidburn), Mr I. Peel, Miss E. Breaks (New­ ton). Mrs J. Tilbury, Audrey Kenyon. Children — Christ­ opher Mitton, Linda Pinder, James Mitton, Helen Parker. Competition: Mrs F.


prizes at a domino drive organised by Tosside Village Institute Committee. Mr W. Kenyon was MC for the 18Vi tables. Winners: Adults — Mr W.


Fork prizes Pieces of pork were given as


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Short notice .Although the planned


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Congregational Winners of the Monday


Grindleton


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Ambulance .Wide personal experience


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Joint effort When th e scheduled


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Knowle Green


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Hurst Green


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