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HUktoc AdvcrlUicr and Times, February 3rd, 1977 Chatbum


by Mrs A. Grosvenor was enjoyed by lady members of the Ribblesdale Club, Chat- bum, on Thursday. Mrs M. Frankland was the winner and


Club’s drive A domino drive organised


Miss Clark won the booby prize.


' •■ The men played their usual


game of snooker. Tea hostes­ ses were Mrs Denby, Mrs F r a n k l a n d a n d M r s Titterington.


Friday Club were divided into teams at their meeting for an evening of games and compet­ itions, some of them musical.’ An e n t e r ta inm e n t was prorided by Sara Bradley and Della Brewer.


Games Members of Chatburn


Prizegiving Sunday School queen Janet


Spencer presented prizes to scholars at Christ Church, Chatbum, on Sunday after­ noon. The Rev. N. Maddock led the service and gave a short address on the theme “Presentations.” The scholars sang some of the hymns they sing in


Sunday School and parents ^ d friends were asked to join


...in the choruses. Organist was i Mr N. Lawson.. •


the vicar remarked that he and the teachers were encour­ aged by the good attendance of most of the children.


Before the presentation,


■ ended with a pie and peas supper.


The competition, held to


celebrate Diocesan jubilee y ea r , was for the Rural


; Dean’s prize and each parish sen t a team of six' with supporters.


Devotional talk There was a good attend­


ance at Chatbum Methodist Women’s Fellowship to hear


the Rev. G. W. Knowles, S u p e r in te n d en t o f th e Methodist Circle, give a devotional talk on “Better things yet to come.” He was introduced by chairman Miss H ird . P ia n is t was MrS' R.Kay and the committee served refreshments.


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Defeat In a match on Sunday,


Bolton-by-Bowland YFC foot­ ball team was beaten 1-0 by Chipping YFC. At Monday’s meeting, members played football and badminton.


Langho


Holiday film S t Leonard’s Mothers’


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domino drive held by Bolton- by-Bowland Village Hall Committee went to h^l funds. T h e e v e n t w a s w e l l supported. MCs were Mr W. Crossley for whist and Mr J. Singleton for dominoes. Whist winners: Ladies —


• S. Hogg, Mr F. Snaithe. Dominoes: Mr L. Birtle, Mr


progress very far in the Whal- ley Deanery darts competi­ t ion, members of Christ Church enjoyed the evening at Whalley Abbey which


Enjoyable Although Chatbum did not


Slaidburn


Brownie drive Slaidbum 1st Brownies held


a whist and domino drive in Newton Village Hall on Satur­ day evening, organised by Brown Owl- Mrs Carole Goodill and Tawny Owl Miss Helen Shaw, assisted by parents and friends. MC for whist was Mr N. L.


Shaw and for dominoes Mr John Finder. Prizes were presented by Mrs Goodill, who thanked all who helped and gave prizes or refresh­ ments. Whist winners — Ladies:


Mrs S. Hogg, Miss M. Jack- son, Mrs T. Breaks. Mrs S. Hatton. Gents: Mrs M. Cowk- ing, Mr C. Robinson, Mr K. Swales and Mr B. T. Breaks. Dominoes: Susan Finder,


Mr F. Lofthouse, Mr W. Kenyon, Mr G. Taylor, Mrs W. Finder, Mrs J. Mullin, Margaret Schofield, Mr E. Rigby, Mrs H. Nelson, Julie Collinson. Children’s dominoes: Linda


F in d e r , Danny Purkis, Rebecca Hey, Lisa Rigby, Catherine Carr, Heather Idiens.


Long illness Mr J™es Edgar Leeming,


o n ly son of the late Mr and Mrs Jack Leeming, of Slaidbum, died in London on Thursday at the age of 54, after a long illness. From leaving school, he was


Velda Mason, Cheryl and Jason Newhouse, Anne and Jane Parker, Jill Parker, George Parker, Reuben and Esther Parsons, Russell and K a th e r in e Finder, L isa Rigby, Richard and Elizabeth Schofield,


met in the Village Hall on Monday evening. JohnPedley was in the chair and after a short business meeting, two debates were held.


Debates Slaidbum Young Fanners


The first — that animals ^


should not be kept in zoos, but in the wild — was proposed by


- Robert Parker, with Andrew Pearson and Andrew Finder. It was ably opposed by Alison Parker, with Anne Parker and Susan Finder. After a lively open debate the result was declared to be a draw. An older group took the


second debate, Neville Harri­ son, Stephen Wallbank and Nigel Robinson proposing that the school leaving age be lowered to 15 years. This received strong opposition from Joan Robinson, Joyce Kenyon and Kathleen Finder and the audience voted the girls’ team the winners.


C a r lin T o p


employed as a joiner on the Slaidbum estate and at the Fylde Water Board before joining the Forces. Later he married and lived in London. He leaves a wife, daughter and son.


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Full marks The annual Sunday School


•n um b e r o f m o t h e r s , godmothers and friends. The speaker, who was


prizegiving service at St Andrew’s Parish Church, Slaidbum, on Sunday after­ noon was attended by a large


introduced by teacher Mrs Doris Leeming, was Miss Lilian Pickles, of Mill House, S la idb urn. Though now retired, she at one time taught a t Brennand’s Endowed School in the village, as did her mother before her. Mrs G. H. Gaze was at the organ. Prizes in Mrs Leenung’s junior class went to Pamela


and Neil Breaks, Jill Mason, Alison and Helen Parker, Anne Parker, Lorraine and Carol Parker and .Andrew Rigby. Younger prizewinners,


whose teachers are Mrs E. Harrison and Mrs G. Parker,. were Matthew, Michael and


David Bamford, Ian Breaks, group


conducted by Mr Neil 'Turpin, of Chatbum, on the theme “The Christian and work.” During the service the young people sang “Lord of the dance,” accompanied on the a c c o r d i o n b y P e t e r Moorhouse. The song was introduced by the Rev. Don Cullingford. Speaking on the theme “The


Lord will supply all your needs,” Mr Jim Wilkinson, of Thirsk, conducted the evening service. The Holden trio — Brenda


testimony and his wife Jill sang the solo “Put yourself in my place,” accompanying


herself on the guitar. , Joseph, of Harrogate, sang


to his own accompaniment “The spirit of God is moving” and read Psalm 89. His wife Ruth sang and accompanied herself on the auto ha^. Members of the Briercliffe


and Sheila Roberts and Hazel Blakey — sang “It was down at the feet of Jesus’! and “Power in the blood,” accom­ panied by Brenda with guitar and Sheila and Hazel with tambourines. Bernard, of Bedale.gave his


from the group services at Salem Congregational Chapel, Martin Top, on Sunday, will be donated to the Withington artificial kidney fund. -The afternoon service was


Testimony Collections totalling £35.38


Waddington news


Making plans The annual sports day at


presentation of souvenir mugs to the village children was discussed, along with ways of raising money. A. committee was' elected, with Mr J. Barrow as chairman, Mr G. J. Robbins se c re ta ry , Mrs Holden assistant secretary and Mr B. Keating treasurer.


Waddtogton, which has now been fixed for Saturday, May 28th, may be -included to the village’s jubilee celebrations. This will be decided at the jubilee meeting in Wadding­ ton Methodist School next Thursday, at 7-30 p.m. ’Village organisations are urged to send representatives and members of the public are also welcome to attend. At last week’s meeting, the


' of Inglewhite and Mrs - Ruth , Woodall, of Fulwood.- _ (to Friday night, about 30 Fellowship members and some children enjoyed a party ■n the Sunday School. Mr Eric. Bainbridge was MC for a.vari-


■ S!6asdale,the home of Mr and Mrs J. Townley, questions on a religious theme were many and varied. ; Mrs Joyce Kelsall was ques­ tion master, and.on the panel were Mrs Rosemary Carter, and Mr David Batterbee (both of Goosnargh), Mr J. Seamier,


oty of games and there was a buffet supper.


Chipping branch of the


Profitable A profit of £37 was made by


Conservative Association with a whist told domino drive at the Craven Heifer, Chaig- ley, on Monday. ’ MC for whist was, Mr Joe


Hat stall An overseas afternoon was


planned by St Helen’s MU committee, which met at Waddington Vicarage on Monday. Mrs C. F. Goodchild was to the chair. Readings and hymns were chosen and it was decided to


’ have a bring-and-buy stall and a hat stall, provided by Mrs Irene Walmsley. Proceeds will be for the MU overseas fund. Arrangements were also


m a d e fo r th e an n u a l Shrovetide social — a whist and domino drive with substantial refreshments in St Helen’s Sunday School.


Church bells Waddington residents had a


second chance to hear a tape of the local radio programme on the church bells at a meet­ ing in St Helen’s Sunday School on Friday night. The programme, entitled “I


owe you five farthings,” included interviews with Canon C. F. Goodchild and the captain of the Waddington ringers, Mr J. B. Herd. Afterw ards, the vicar


showed slides of churches mentioned in the nursery rhyme, followed by some of the beauty spots throughout Britain which he has visited in recent years. The ScKual Committee served refreshments and Mrs K. Frankland won. the box of groceries collected by Mrs Cynthia 'Whiteside.


West Bradford


connected with the playing field. West Bradford Parish Council has fixed the parish


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Fellowship, Bamoldswick — Sheila, Caron, Suzanne, Dawm and Susan — sang “Our God reigns,’’“Dear Jesus, sweet Jesus,” “Father God” and “Shout aloud and rejoice” with Suzanne providing guitar accompaniment. The .service was well attended. Organist for the day was Miss Alice Parkinson.


Annual treat Scholars and teachers of


Martin Top Sunday School, with parents and friends, spent an enjoyable evening at TVinity Methodist pantomime “Mother Goose” in Clitheroe on Friday.


Hurst Green


Green fingers Useful gardening tips were


picked up by Hurst Green WI when their speaker was Mr Bill Barker, of Primrose Nurseries, Clitheroe. He strongly advised members to buy s e ^ potatoes early and to ' get main crop potatoes up by the end of August at the latest. . When evaluating the effort


and cost of producing home­ grown food, he suggested that ground devoted to soft fmit growing as opposed to veget­ ables might give a. better return. Members were reminded to


collect jumble ready for the annual sale on February 12th in the Memorial Hall. It is hoped there will be a good p r o f i t , a s some of the proceeds may be allocated towards the expenses of silver jubilee celebrations in the village on June 6th. Mrs J. Holden will be the


d e leg a te to the AGM in London.


Unity Prayers at a service for


Christian unity at Hurst Green were led by Mrs R. Lang, headmistress of St John’s, and Mr J. A. Shillitoe, headmaster of St Joseph’s. Readings were given by Louise Younger, a pupil of St John’s, and Tom Smith, who attends St Joseph’s.


rate for the coming year at 2.5p, though it is hoped that this can be reduced to 2p the following year. The Ribble Valley Council


is to be asked to take over the maintenance of all the village ligh t in g and Lancashire County Council is to be asked to provide a footpath from the village to the new recreation area in the interests of safety. Complaints were received


from residents about dogs fouling footpaths and it was agreed to put up official notices to the village regard­


ing this offence. The next meeting will be on


Monday, February 28 th.


Meth odist Church were welcomed to the annual Mothers’ Union party, to St Catherine’s Sunday School, by enrolling member Mrs C. F. Goodchild. Mrs Moir gave an amusing


Party Members of West Bradford


account of her reminiscences teaching the reception class at different schools and Mrs Ranson sang a variety of songs, including a modem Epiphany carol. She led the audience in community sing­ ing, with piano accompani- ' ment by Mrs W. Mackenzie. The committee served


refreshments provided by members and took teas to those who were ill. On behdf of the Methodists, Miss Pate thanked the MU for their hospitality and invited them to a similar function at the Methodist Church in March.


Chipping


Guide funds A total of £20 was riiised for


funds when Chipping Guides


and Ranger Guides held a whist and domino drive in the village hall. MCs were Mr J. Kay and Mr Hartley. 'WTiist winners were: Ladies


^ N. Breaks,' L.'Procter, R. Fenton. (3ents — E. Ains­


worth, R. Southworth, A. Cross.


' Dominoes: L. Kenyon,


Karen Procter, John Procter, E. Kenyon, M. Leece, Joyce Ainsworth. Children’s dominoes: Anna


Brown, Jacqueline Ellison, Stephen Pye. • .


Raffle: Mrs B. Seed, Mr J. Kay, Simon Kay.’


■ day iheetmg. Held at Brooks Bam Farm,


night for members of Chip­ ping Ongregational Church Fellowship at th^ir Wednes-


Answers It was an “Any Questions”


Moon and for dominoes Mr E. Smith. Whist winners: Ladies — Mrs E. Ellison , Mrs Hargreaves, Mrs' G. Curwen. Gents — Mrs K. Brewer, Mr Grayston, Mr Ireland. Dominoes: Mrs Greenhalgh,


E. Kenyon, G. Hargreaves, Simon Kay, P. Brass, T. Finder., Raffle: Mr R. Hanson


(groceries), Mr J. Hodkinson and Mr J. Kay (wine). Pie and peas were served for supper.


Winning hands The monthly whist and


— Mrs Howarth, Mrs J. Hayhurst, Mrs K. Brewer. Gents — Mr J. Moon, Alan Sargeant, Mr J. Freeman.


Mr T-. Kenyon, Mrs L. Kenyon, M. Wilkinson, Joyce Ainsworth, John Brewer. Competition: Mr Howarth,


Dominoes: Mrs E. Finder,


Mrs Procter. Mrs E. Jackson and the ladies provided refreshments.


Gisburn


Fancy dress Guest speaker at Gisbum


YFCs m e et ing in West Marton Institute was Mr Scott, of Waddington, who gave an illustrate ttok on “Ribblesdale.” Judith Emmott


the form of a fancy dress and disco dance in Gisbum Festi-. val Hall.


gave a vote of thanks. Next week’s meeting takes


Downham


Having fun A games evening — with


snooker, darts, table tennis, whist and dominoes — was o rg a n ised by Downham Village Hall Management Committee in the hall on 'Thursday. It was attended by 44 people over the age of 18. S u p p e r was se r v ed by members of the committee. Similar evenings are to be


held on the last 'Thursday of each month.


No entry Downham is not to enter


the B e s t Kept V i l la g e Competition this year, the Parish Meeting has decided.


a combined Downham and Twiston Parish Meeting to arrange celebrations for the Queen’s silver-jubilee. Vari­ ous plans were discussed and a committee was formed to represent the village organ­ isations, -with power to co-opt. Chairman is Mr G. Braith-


Joining forces Lord Clitheroe presided at


w a ite (Downham parish clerk). Other members are Mr J. Parker (Twiston parish meeting chairman), Mr A. Spensley, Mr W. Robinson, Mr K. Hall, Mr N. Kent, the Rev. F. E. Chard, Miss E. M. Barton, Mrs Faraday and Mrs V. Hall. •


■ was decided to hold a wine and cheese evening on August


At a meeting afterwards, it 3rd.


Choir member Downham resident Mrs


Margaret Hornby, who was bom in the village and lived there all her life, has died at the age of 77.


Mr Geoffrey Homby, was known _by many as “Auntie Maggie” and was noted for her helpfulness, though latterly she had suffered from


U1 health which caused her to lead a quieter life. She w ^ a founder member


of Downham WI, caretaker of the school for 16 years and a member of the church choir for over 50 years, holding the Bishops long service medal for choristers.


daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Brian Scott, and a granddaughter. The funeral service and


commits WK conducted at St LeonoTu s Church on Tuesday by the^icar the Rev. Eric


Chard. The address was given


by a fo rm e r v ic a r o f Downham, the Rev. Walter Allen, and the lesson was read


ment took place in’the chur-' chyard.


Mrs Hornby lea v e s a Mrs Homby, the v/idow of


domino drive organised by Chipping Parish Church Mothers’■ Union was held at the Parish Rooms on Satur­ day, with Mr Joe Moon as MC. Whist winners were: Ladies


Whalley


have started rehearsals for their forthcoming comedy production “Trial and error,” by Kenneth Home. , The show will be staged to


Rehearsing Whalley Church Players


the Old Grammar School on March 24th, 25th and 26th. Producer is Liz Caton’ and leading roles are being taken by Mary Jackson (Andrea), Stanley Speak (Claud) and John Caton (Roderick).


Good spotting Ten members of Whalley


■good bird-watching weather on a walk over the Nab to Dean Clough Reservoir on Saturday. -About 40 species were spot­


YOC and three adults enjoyed


(Parish Council), Mrs S. Stur- rock (parish derk), Mrs J. Law and Mr Cavan^ (Read CE School), Mr R. Schofield (Read UR (Jhurch and School), Mrs P. Chambers (WI)JJrs J. Gunson (Guides and Brow­ nies),. Mrs S. Holden (Cubs), Mr M. Tillotson (Cricket Club), Mrs B. 'Potty (MU), Mr E . Ingham (Simonstone parish councillor) and Mrs Patchett (Simonstone parish derk). ,


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The next meeting will be on February 28th.


Enrolled Eight- new Read Guides


ted and, spurred on’ by the weather, the group went on to Barrow ponds, where a further 10 species of wild­ fowl, including nine whooper swans, were recorded.


Fellowship At Whalley Methodist


Women’s Fellowship, Mrs E. Neason revived memories of last year’s North Lancashire District Women’s Fellowship annual conference by giving a vivid account of the lectures by Dr P. Stevens on “Christ­ ians Today.” Mrs Neason described the


“prayer” and “worship” were thoughtfully presented by Mrs Neason. Mrs 'Vera Shearman, who


various ways of worship of Methodists in Europe and the experience of Christians to Eastern Europe, which Dr Stevens had been able to recount, having -visited many countries. The two final sessions on


p r e s id e d , thanked Mrs Neason for her talk, which was particularly enjoyed by members who attended last y e a r ’s c o n f e r e n c e , a t Bispham. Mrs Hodgson was the pian­


is t and Mrs Chetham the hostess. This year’s annual c o n f e r e n c e w i l l be on February 22nd and 23rd when 16 Women’s Fellowship members from the Clitheroe circuit are hoping to attend. Lecturer will be the Rev. Frank Thewliss, of Sheffield.


Right cards Winners at the monthly


whist and domino drive in ■Whalley Catholic Hall were: W h i s t , L a d ie s — Mrs Walmsley, Mrs Barker, Mr Jones. Gtents — Mr Blockeel,


Mr Hartley, Mr H. Bush. Dominoes: Mrs Eastwood,


silver jubilee funds will be run by the ladies next Thursday. TTie usual monthly drive will be on Febmary 24th-.


Mrs Westwell,' Mrs King. A special drive for the


M. Lamb, Mrs L u ca s , Andrew Crotty. (tompetition: Mrs Holden,


on the railways was given to ■Whalley Men’s Fellowship at Friday’s meeting by Mr Jim Slater, of Rawtenstall. He dealt with the changes


Railways A talk illustrated by slides


were enrolled at last weelds meeting, bringing the total number to 32. 'They are Helen Edge, Sarah Gott, Tracy Durlin, Clare Yates, Janet F o s te r , Christine Dixon, Caroline Chambers and Jayne Slater.


Wales A successful coffee evening


and slide show, “In search of


■ United Reformed School, Read, on Friday m'ght. The event was arranged by Mrs C. Ford and the projectionist was Mr Raymond Schofield.


•Wales,” raised £17 for the World Mission Fund at the


Problem A meeting to try and find


Peter Gardner (chairman), Mr G. 'Varty (vice-chairman), Mrs J. Varty (secretary), Mrs D. Massey (assistant secretary), Mr B. Greenhalgh (treasurer). Sandra Bullock was co-opted to represent the teenagers. R e a d C r i c k e t C lub


premises for Read 'Youth Club was held by the management committee on Friday night. In attendance were Mr


r e p r e s e n ta t iv e s Mr E. Sumner and Mr D. Marshall attended to discuss the appli­ cation for use of the dub pavilion and Mr Gardner was invited to attend the next Cricket Club committee meet .tog to consider the situation fiurther.


Expedition A coach took Read resi­


dents to Leeds on Saturday to spend the afternoon shopping. The party enjoyed tea in the Ceylon Tea Centre and in the evening -visited Leeds Civic Theatre to see Shakespeare’s “A Winteris Tale.” The outing was arranged by Mr and Mrs C. Law.


In the nursery Meeting to St John’s School,


Read, the Mothers’ Union heard a talk on “The life of a nurseryman” by Mr Barker, o f Primrose N u r se r ie s , Clitheroe. He was introduced by enrolling member Mrs Barbara Totty and thanked by Mrs H. Blundell. Supper was served afterwards.


Lucky At the Monday night whist


drive held in Read Constitu­ tional Club, winners were: Ladies —Mrs S. Hensby, Mrs S. Browitt (cons). Gents — Mrs E. Bracewell, Mrs L. Hargreaves (cons). Competi­ tion winner was Mrs Browitt and MC was Miss E. Ennis.


since 1972 and his experiences with the- Railway Preserva­ tion Society. Many of the slides were taken to the Rail­ way Museum at York and Mr Slater explained how many engines got their names. A night of records at the


home of Mr and Mrs J. Maudsley is scheduled for next Friday.


Jumble ■Whalley Methodist Ladies


Evening Fellowship raised £85 with a jumble sale to the Metho^st School on Satur­ day. The proceeds will go towards the £460 needed to upgrade the ladies’ toilets. Other events to support the project include a beetle drive


to the Methodist School on February 14th. On Monday, the Fellowship


had a talk on “Reminiscences” b y t h e R e v . P a t r ic k


Harrower. Mrs A. Whittaker was in the chair.


Read


Appeal A coffee evening to raise


money for the Barry Rainfo’rd mobile kidney machine appeal is to be held at the home of Mrs (Jarol Demaline, 6 Masterson Avenue, Read, on Wednesday.


Gala day A carnival procession and


gala day is to be held to Read on Saturday, June 18th, to celebrate the Queen’s silver jub ile e. There will be a souvenir presentation and party for the prima^ school children and a disco and barbecue to the evening.


The senior citizens of the


villap will hold their celebra­ tion on the previous night, June 17th, when members and friends of Read Parish Coun­ cil will serv'e supper to the school. A concert is also being


arranged. The plans were discussed at


the jubilee meeting in St John’s School on. Monday night, chaired by Mr J. Shaw.


Representatives in attend­ ance were Mrs D. Bottoms


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Welcome A hot potato pie supper


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Whist winners — Ladies:


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