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■ M ■l% Is Gisburn s J Clillieroe Advertiser and Times, March lOlh, 1977 N EW S FR O M TH E V IL LA G E S


_A competition for the prettiest compact was won by


ance at the first of the Lenten talks and discussions held in Gisburn Vicarage, at the invitation. of Canon S. A. Selby. Another meeting was held this week and the final one in the series is next Tues­ day. rioly Communion is being celebrated each Thurs­ day at 10 a.m.


of the public attended the annual meeting of Gisbum


Planting trees No ratepayers or members


litter bin at the entrance to the field and to erect a notice there requesting dog owners not to let their pets foul the area. The notice board is to be repaired and painted, and the street Ughts are to remain on all night until the summer.


stood in silence at their meet- ing in memory of Mrs S Robinson (Auntie Sarah), a founder member who died recently.


demonstrated by Mrs J. Dakin, of Clitheore, who showed all kinds of things, from egg blowing to dolls furniture made from cans. She was thanked by Mrs G. Asquith.


Id e a s unlimited were


Silence Members of Gisbum WI


Parish Council. It was decided to plant trees on the playing field for the Queen’s silver jubilee. These will include acer, red chestnut, silver bu-ch, double crimson, thorn and pine. Rambling roses are to be planted behind the cenotaph. It was agreed to place a


Discussion There was a good attend­


Mrs Bolland, Mrs Greenhalgh, Mrs Parker, Mrs Bell and


ton sent good wishes for the speedy recovery of Mrs J. Jackson, who is in hospital. Mrs Frankland reported on the spring council meeting at Bolton and invitations to visit Marton Boths WI on August 18th and Grindleton WI on June 9th were accepted.


Foster, of St Denys Home, Clitheroe, that carpet squares


Members heard from Mrs


for the games room and sheets had been bought with the money from Gisbum Christ­ mas fab-. Visits are to be made to St Denys on March 17th and Waddington Drama Group on March 23rd.


Graveston agreed to be representatives at the flower festival meeting on March 24th.


the annual Gisbum police ball, held at Stirk House Hotel on Friday. Special guests were the Assistant Chief Constable, of Lancashire, J. Mounsey, Chief Supt W. A. Watldnson and Colne Divisional Chief Supt H. T. Parkinson.


Police ball Over 200 people attended


Gisbum’s two resident police officers, PCs Willie Peacock and Colin Corlett. A bi^fet supper was served and music was provided by the Jack Stone Quartet. Tickets for a tombola were quickly sold. Proceeds are to be donated to police charities.


The dance was organised by Mrs M. Oldfield and Mrs


(joint 5th) Mrs Clarkson and Mrs Dibb. President Mrs W. Graves-


Sjaidburn


■ Mrs Jane Lewis. Mrs W. Altham, of Grindle-


showed slides of a cruise, in Norway. Miss K. M. Teece, of Grindleton, was the projec­ tionist. They were thanked by hlrs June Neal. H igh e s t points in the


tori, kindly stepping in at sh o r t notice as speaker,


competition for home-made fudge went to Mrs Neal and Mrs Edith Lawson. .


Elswick and on the return journey Mrs J. Lewis thanked outing organisers Mrs Mary P a rk e r and Mrs Dorothy Pearson.


Anne Parker, Mr W. Kenyon, Mrs J. Mullen, Mr J. Metcalf, Mrs Marsden, Mrs Dawson, Carol Parker, Mr G. Taylor, Mrs W. Redmayne.


the past", organised in aid of Slaidbum and Easington’s


Peep at past A photographic “p ^ p into


s i lv e r jubilee celebration funds, will take place on Saturday.


• The e v e n t , originally scheduled for early January, was postponed because of snow. I t will be'held in Slaid­ bum village hall from 2-30 to 5-30 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Refreslunents will be served.


Band’s visit to Calais were shown to members of the village YFC by Mr Alan Wood. Commentary was given by b a n d m a s t e r Mr Jo h n Cowldng. Mr Wood, of Slaidbum, also


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Slide show . Slides of Slaidbum Silver


Mrs E. Robinson, Mrs R. Brennand, Mrs H. Robinson, Mrs Swales, Miss Seed. Gents — Mrs D. Moir, Mr J. Leem­ ing, Mr J. Swales, Mr T. Breaks, Mr N. Craven. Dominoes: Mrs M. Pye,


annual event in aid of the RNIB was a whist and domino drive in Slaidbum Village Hall on Saturday evening. MCs were Mrs Doris Leeming for whist and Mr N. L. Shaw for dominoes. tVhist winners: Ladies —


Help blind Slaidbum 1st Trefoil Guild’s


members went by coach to Darbyshire’s bakery in Black­ pool, where they were shown round by the ^ e s . manager and saw all the baking proces- s e s . Mrs D. L e em in g expressed thanks. The party had a meal at


Bakery trip T h ir ty . S la id b u rn WI


ing gave a report to Slaidbum WI on the spring council meeting at Bolton, containing many amusing items. She was thanked by vice-president


Short notice res id ent Mrs Doris Leem-


team of Gordon Whitfield, Martin Waddington and David Taylor, were complimented on winning their heat of the senior contest, in which they were teamed with Wilpshire. Chairman was Mr David H owa rd , of Bolton-by- Bowland, and judge Mr R. Berry, of Clitheroe.


Hurst Gr@@n


bring small items of silver­ ware to the next meeting, when Mr Sagar, of Clitheroe, will discuss household silver. Four members had fun taking part in a scrabble tour-


■ nament at Longton, organised by the LFWI. To help boost funds for the village jubilee celebrations, £31 was raised by the WI at a jumble sale in the Memorial Hall.


charge, the Rev. Arthur IDgginson, the couple, who. live in Longridge, showed slides of old and distinctive buildings. Enrolling member Mrs J. Hoyle thajiked them. Tea and bisciuts were served.


H u rs t Green, opened its monthly meeting to friends when Mr and Mrs J. Till talked about the history of Longridge. Welcomed by priest-in­


History St John’s Mothers’ Union,


■ Holden. Mrs F. Harrison. Gents —- Mr R. Marsden, Mr


R. Cowgill. Competition: Mrs M. Holden.


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years’ service with the special constabulary.


at Preston police station, he. received a bar to his long service medal from assistant chief constable Mr Tom Watkinson.


At a presentation ceremony


“ specials” a f te r his war service in 1950. He was one of five men on special beat to receive long service awards.


Mr Beesley (58) joined the


at CWpping Parish Church on T h u r s d a y , w i th H o ly Communion in the morning. At the evening service, taken by Mr A. A. HardcasUe, the Rev. T. Green played a tape recording of music from Pakistan.


Taped music Lenten services were held


World Wide Evangelistic Crusade, Mr Jim Mit&ell, of ' Thailand, w ^ the speaker at Chipping Congregational Fellowship meeting. He b ro ught a lo n f Mr Peter Elkes, a candidate in the mission Held, who is going out to West Africa.


Mission A missionary with the


Beesley, of Longridge Road, has been honoui^ for his 27


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women’s and children’s clothing in St Mary’s old school made a profit of £22 for Chipping Playgroup funds. There was a c i te stall and a raffle, Mrs Paulme Proctor winning a tablecloth and napkins and Mrs Palfrey a bottle of wine.


by Mr H. Sherdley interested


Dialect A talk on Lancashire dialect


vote of thanks and won the competition for a childho^ treasure, which was an old magic lantern. Mrs Pye was second. Social half-hour p ro d u c ed some s tran g e animals made from two drink­ ing-straws.


members of Chippihg WI, who were able to discuss with the speaker the variations of some words according to areas. Mrs P. Gifford proposed the


Clothing sale A well-supported sale of


F. Harrison. Dominoes: Mrs T. Whaliey, Mrs C. Snape, Mr


Hurst Green Over 60s Club attended the meeting, in the Memorial Hall. Whist winners were: Ladies — Mrs C.


Over 60s Thirty-four members of


Mrs E. Mather through illness, Mrs M. Wright pres­ ided at Hurst Green WI’s meeting. Speaker was Miss E .' M. Postlethwaite, of Whalley, who illustrated songs and dances from other lands, and members enjoyed learning some of them. Everyone was reminded to


Musical In the absence of president


ing, John, of Greenwood’s F a rm , S la id b u rn , was congratulated on winning the Bowland regional s ta ^ of the Young Farmer of the Year contest. He will next compete at county level. The YFC’s senior debating


showed pictures of the parish church festival of flowers and other items of local interest. Martin Waddington, vice- ch airman , presided and thanks were voiced by John Harrison. During the business meet­


Waddington


H e len ’s Sunday School, Waddington.


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prayers were given by hire A. Bargh, Mrs V. Barnsley, Mrs L. Bini, Mrs -E, Chapman, Mrs D. Edmondson, Mrs M. Fisher, Mrs B. Harrison, Mrs H. Howard, Mrs J. Potter,


Mrs C. Whitfield and Mrs D. Underwood.


Mrs Baines accompanied the hymns and Miss M. Reidy


and Mrs Cook were stewards. An address, “Love in action,” w a s g iv e n by Mrs M. S c h o f ie ld , . of Embsay. Refreshments were served by MU committee members. Mrs Barnes thanked the MU on- behalf of the visitors.


Wynn. Refreshments were served by Mrs R. Jackson and her helpers. Names were taken for a .visit to the Lady Day festivd at Skipton on March 25th.


and Mrs Audrey Cooke, of Finder Close.


whist and domino drive at the village social club, at 7-30 p. m. The fund, which will finance


the Methodist School a week on Saturday.


By a jumble


Good as new Keen to swell their funds,


the 1st Waddington Cub pack is appealing for public support a t a good-as-new sale on March 30th. Auctioneer If r Chris Silverwood will be offering the goods at St H e le n ’s Sunday School, Waddington. The Cubs and their leader, Mrs V. Snape, are hoping to make a success of the venture. Arrangements can be made for the collection of goods on March 28th by telephoning Clitheroe 22^6.


Read


E a rn sh aw , of R ead, a member of Burnley Sea Cad ets, has joined HMS Pembroke at Chatham for a week-long cook’s course. '


On course A b le S e am a n A la n


Progressive Winners of-progressive


— J t a M. Holdsworth, Mrs M. Pickles (Cons). Gents — Mrs M. Redpath. Mrs A. Isles Hutchinson


(Cons). Competition; Mrs L.


Hargreaves. MC was Miss E. Enras.


he’d m St John’s School, sisters Nicola and Caroline


Badges M t te Read Guide meeting,


also received hpr artist’s badge.


Outing


J. Cavanagh and his staff and p ro c e ^ will go towards the


fourth year juniors’ outing to London on May 20th. *


Joint effort Some '70 trees of 12 diffe-


Head School’s play- “ KfieWattheweekend.Ve


which with the sodetr’^ c n of


the trees, mcludine ash oak sycMore and


Volunt^rs from'the two s!


Sturrock bturrock and residents Harry


.ttna i)ee Sheila


School, Read, on Saturday morning r ^ ^6 . I t wm orMiused by headmaster Mr


St John’s


Chambers were presented wth craft badges. Caroline


whist at Read Constitutional Club on Monday were: Ladies


fund hopes to get off to a flying start on Fnday -with its first money-raising effort, a


Hopeful Waddington’s celebration


Allen, will be given at the Sunday School for five nights, from March 22nd to 26th. In charge of ticket sales are Mr R. Fisher, of 20 Church Close,,


Drama Group’s forthcoming play, “The Crooked Road,” will be .on sale to the public at St Helen’s Sunday School on Saturday, from 2 -^ to 4 p.m. The price of 40p includes refreshments a t the interval. 'The play, a drama by Janet


Play tickets Tickets for Waddington


had chosen the subject as a Welshman who had just cele­ brated St David’s day. His talk develop^ on the theme of “Life again”.and was illus­ trated with amusing anec­ dotes. Mrs G. Hughes thanked Mr


"Daffodils” was given to St Helen’s MU, Waddington, by the Rev. E. Wynn, of St Gabriel’s CSiurch, Blackburn. Mr Wynn explained that he .


Daffodils An a d d r e s s e n t i t le d


M e th o d is t and Roman Catholic churches attended' the Women’s World Day of Prayer service, held in St


Prayer Members of the Anglican,


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Mrs C. F. Goodchild gave a- welcome and r e a v e s and


the NW comer by Miss'Alice Dyson (Ladies’ Friendly Soci­ ety), Mrs Norma Willdnson (Wl), Mrs M ^ 'Wilkinson (MU), Mrs Christine Caladine and Mrs Joyce Butcher (Women Unionists), Mrs Bottoms, Mrs Sturrock and Mrs Mollie Haines (Parish Council ladies' committee). A- rowan tree donated by land­ scape gardener Mr P. R. Lunn was planted by Mrs M. Lunn.


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parade with Brown Owl Jill Gardner and assistant Lynn Wilkinson. Brownie Susan Ashton carried the pennant, escorted by PMona Newton and Kathryn Stansfield. Hayley (Joode read the lesson and the collection was taken up by Andrea Caunce and I to ty Hughes.


St John's School, Read, will be a t te n d in g church every Wednesday morning and some of them will be accompanying the hymns on their recorders. Last week the bells were rung by Christopher Davies and Russell Summers. Duty server was Ewan Sturrock a n d M a rk I s h e rw o o d presented the offertory plate to Canon P. A. Schofield.


Recorders Throughout Lent, pupils of


meeting in the Constitutional Club was opened by Mrs C. C a lad in e . Dishes using cheese, milk and cream, were demonstrated by Miss Mary Raw, of the Milk Marketing Board. Mrs Ada Wolfenden gave the vote of thanks. Winners of raffled dishes


Demaline (potato pizza), B a rb a ra Atkinson (fish au gratin).


Harwood, was introduced by chairman Mrs G. Walker, also of Great Harwood. There was a good attendance.


RImington


visit to Waddington play on March 25th and an outing to Wedgwood in May. Mrs M. Bairstow agreed to take Mrs E l l is ’s place as village r e p r e s e n ta t iv e on th e Ribhlesdale Nursing Associa­ tion (Ikimmittee.


SabeSen


class -— Steve Coley, Zoe Tagg, Susan Barford. Higher School — Class 1, Simon T ro ilett , Nigel Howarth, Donna Heywood. Class 2, Alan Wade, Christopher Platt, Sarah Graham. Class 3, Usa Rawcliffe, Mark Procter, Simon GotL


ance a t Sabden B ap tis t Sunday School on Friday, for a film show .“Holiday in East Anglia,” by Mr and Mrs A. Bennett. Proceeds were for ^ o o l funds.


and domino drive organised by Sabden Over 60s Club were: Whist, Ladies — Mrs R. Charnley, Mrs G. Bowker.


Gents — Mr S. Butterworth, Miss G. Lawson.


and Mrs R. Graham (joint). ^ Raffle: Mr T. Hill.


Dominoes: E. Sagar i


Lucky Results of the weekly whist


Holiday lliere was a good attend­


Mrs Alan Green, of The Stables, who is on the school’s board of directors.-A total of £40 was made for school equipment. Winners were: Nursery


Sabden primary school on Saturday mornii^, when the children held their annual bulb show. It was well supported and Mr H. Britcliffe, head gardener at Calderstones, had a difficult time judging bulbs and flowers. Prizes were distributed by


Flowers A touch of spring came to


attend parish council meetings when possible and Mrs A. Buckle and Mrs C. Thistleth- waite volunteered to repre­ sen t the WI for Gisburn Flower Festival. Future events included a


security tip, judged by Mr Yates, was won by Mrs M. Brennan, Mrs A. Holgate and Mrs E. Carr. Members were asked to


tracking down the culprits of a t rM robbery and other postal crimes were described to Rimington 'WI by Mr R. F. Yates, who worked for the GPO before his retirement. He was thanked by Mrs D. Whittaker. A competition for a home


Detection Hair-raising experiences


Church held their 55th annual sale in the school on Saturday, raising over £500. Opener Miss E. Chippendale, of Great


Raise £500 The ladies of th e UR


current cheese flan), Mrs


Dairy produce Read Women Unionists’


is t r a d i t io n a l ly lad ie s ’ weekend at Read UR Church, and the preacher at Sunday’s service was Mrs F. McNab, of Barrow. The Brownies were on


Lady preacher The first weekend in March -


Sturrock, D. P. McDermott, and (jeoffrey Bottoms. Ash trees were planted in


Chatbum


opportunity for Bible study each_ Wednesday evening in C h r is t Church Institute, C h a tb u rn . The s tu dies , conducted by the Rev. N. Maddock, are on the first letter of St Paul to the Corint­ hians.


St Paul During Lent there is an


meeting of the Ribblesdale Club, Chatburn, were Mrs Cottam and Miss L. Knight. Once again, dominoes and snooker were the main attrac­ tions. Members are asked to meet jpromptly next week for a domino drive.


enjoyed a talk on horticulture a t th e i r meeting. 'Vice- chairman Mr H. Wood intro­ duced Mr W. Barker, of Prim­ rose N urseries, Clitheroe, who illustrated his talk -with various types of soil and showed methods of treating soU to get the most from it. He answered many questions and was thanked by 1 ^ J. ■ Spencer. Refreshments were served.


Soils Chatbum Men’s Society


Earade. The service was led


burn Guide company attended Christ Church on Sunday morning for their first church


On parade The newly-formed Chat­


w e lcom e d th e G uide s . Lessons were read by Mr H. E. Boden and organist was Mr N. Lawson.


Prayer service was held this year at Chatburn Methodist Chapel. The service had been written by Christian women of the (jerman Democratic Republic on the theme “Love in action.” 'There were hymns, read­


ings and prayers and an a d d re s s by Miss E. M. Barton, of Downham. She


Downham, led the service and Mrs A. Ward Jones, Mrs N. Maddock and Mrs H. E. B o d e n g a v e r e a d in g s . Stewards were Miss Hird and Mrs G. 'Whitaker, collectors Mrs Cottam and Mrs E. Quayle and organist Mr C. Johnson. Refreshments were served in the lower school­ room afterwards.


Handicrafts and' musical games took up most of the evening. Michelle Craig, Juh'e Primrose and ’Tracy Pnrnrose were awarded club badges and new member Karen Hall was welcomed.


— “The Dale ’That Died” — was shown in Cbatbum Methodist Schoolroom on Sunday evening in place of the usual service. The film, about Grisedale, promoted thoughts a b o u t having th e r ig h t approach to the presentation of the Gospel. A short act of worship was led by the Rev. A. Ward Jones.


Paythome


Rosemary Lancaster, Mrs Ellen Coles and Mrs Edna Cowperthwaite singing and playing guitars. Four youngs­ te r s — Lisa Ellis, Julie Lmcaster, Sarah Legg and Gillian Coles — sang and played recorders, and tms was. enjoyed particularly by the chUdren. The Rev. -A. Ward Jones


ances when Paythome Chapel celebrated its anniversary at the weekend. On Saturday, there was a so c ia l , evening, with Mrs


thanked the viisitors for groviding a happy evening.


-preacher and Mrs W. Hanson played the organ.


R e v . G. Knowles was


Supper was serv^. cm E


Whalley


Women’s . C o n s e rv a t iv e Association • is hoping for plenty of local support at a jumble sale in Whalley Old Grammar School on Saturday afternoon.


Support Whalley branch of the


Nolan’s home in 'Woodlands Drive raised £82.08. She made Welsh cakes to go with the coffee and there were good-


Methodist Evening Fellow* ship heard an illustrated by Miss Kenyon, of Accring­ ton, about Afghanistan. Secretaiy Mrs G. Nolan was in the chair and 26 members were present. : A coffee - evening at Mrs


Afghanistan The ladies of Whalley


Sunday afternoon, the


Anniversary There were good attend­


Dales film A Yorkshire TV colour film


Tingle gave an entertainment a t Chatbum Friday Club.


Handicrafts Fiona Black and Amanda


spoke of love as a "many' splen dou red th in g ” and pointed to Christ as the best example of one who translated love into action. M r s E . C h a r d , o f


Love theme ’The Women’s World Day of


y the Rev. N. Maddock, who


Prompt Hostesses at the' weekly


as-new' and bring-and-buy stalls. The money will. go towarils upgrading the toilets in the Methodist Hall.


Coffee evening


,- Rooms, and secretary is Mrs Gloria Davies (Tel. Whalley 3544).


■ F. Newman, Mr J. Chetham, Mrs F. Jolly, Mrs F. Hindle, Mr J . . H a r tley , Miss C. Davies.


Senior Citizens’ whist and domino drive in Whalley were: 'Whist, Ladies—Mrs M. Holt, Mrs C. ScahilL Gents — Mrs R. Sanderson, Mr W. Lancas- t e r . Dominoes: Mrs C. Homby, Mrs G. Cornwell, Mr


Abbey drive Winners a t the Abbey


to welcome new members. Tt meets on the first Tuesday of the month in the Stanley


E. M. Pdstlethwaite and Mrs Margaret Clough was well received by the large attend­ ance. ’There were several stalls. ’The Whalley Guides did the floral arrangements for the tables and served coffee. ’The Guild is always happy


• 'Whalley and district Trefoil Guild r a i ^ over £77 for vari­ ous charities at their annual coffee evening in 'Whalley - School, A musical interlude by Miss


Downham


, tak er welcomed 60 guests, in c lu d in g husbands and friends, to the party -in the village h'all. The team of dancers, with leaders Mr and Mrs A. Walton, also demons­ trated reels and other dances. A b u f f e t su p p e r \fras


p rep a red and served-by members Mrs P. Bailey and Mrs V. Tingle, and husbands joined the washing- up team afterwards. Mrs .Whittaker thanked everyone fo r a su c c e s s fu l evening and proceedings ended with Auld Lang Syne.


Clitheroe, spoke to 'Whalley Men’s Fellowship about the


Army’s work Miss M. Bleazard, of


founding of the Salvation


Armstrong, of Padiham. will speak about the Padiham conservation area.


Dunsop Bridge


YFC benefited from a bingo evening at the ParkePs Arms,


Bingo Funds of Bowland Forest


N ew to n . M rs R h o d e s provided tea and biscuits. There will be another bingo


night on Monday. Boiton-by-Bowland


the whist and domino drive for cancer had raised £155 and thanked all who helped and gave donations. A pleasant evening had been spent at “Showboat,” and names were taken for a visit to the Horn­ sea pottery display at Lancas­ ter in April.


Bowland 'YFC were taken on a conducted tour of 'Wtton Textile Mill, Blackburn, by M r G r e g s o n a n d h is associates. It was an instruc­ tive and fasdnating evening and Margaret Cornthwaite proposed a vote of thanks.


Moran, Mrs J. Richards, Mrs N. Stansfield. Gents — Mr D. Wright, Mr S. Hogg, Mr A. Stott.


Bolton-by-Bowland village hall were: Ladies — Mre J.


whist and proceeds were for village hall funds.


West Bradford Glacier


account of the spring counci] meeting at Bolton. Competi­ tion winners were Mrs Mitch­ ell, Mrs E. Hanson and hira Marsden.


. Church. Mrs G. Moir, of Grindleton,


with Mrs M. Mackenrie at the piano.


singing of “God’s spirit is within my heart” by a small choir trained by Miss -A. Pate,


Mrs J. Hartley, Mrs A. Ipho-, fen and Mrs P. Smythe. t e s K. Hart and Mrs B. Unsworth were stewards and Mrs K. Frankland was organist. A special attraction was the


gave an address on “Love in a c t io n .” Mrs M. Hardy conducted the service and readers were Mrs S .,


Clark,


the Women’s World Day of P ra y e r was held a t the Methodist Church, their members being joined by th o se of St C atherine’s


Attraction West Bradford’s service for


“■Valley of the Trolls” was taken-by members of West Bradford 'WI when 1 ^ J. P. Dodd sjwke about climbing a Norwegian glacier. Mrs E. Aspin gave ar


A film journey to the


WHY go abroad for your holi­ days when there are so many fine places to stay in England. That’s the message from the Ribble Valley tourist informa­ tion centre, which has started a new service offering advice on holidays in this country. The idea is to help lo ^


leople choose a holiday in England more easily, and council accoimts clerk Marion Worthington (in our picture) was quick to sample the service. The-centre, in Chureh Street, Clitheroe, has all the


holidays to suit both young and old.


I t includes “Where to stay”


b ro c h u r e s on th e Lake l^ t r ic t , Northumbria, York­ shire, the E a s t Midlands, Thames and Chilterns, East


NEW SERVICE FOR HOLIDAYMAKERS


•Anglia, London, West Coun­ try and South df England. Information can alM be


travel on to other parts of the country.


centre can also be used in the summer by tourists visiting ' the Ribble Valley who want to


obtained on holidays for outdoor activities, sports and hobbies, as well as those for unaccompanied children. T h e ; new facilities at the


Ribble Valley tourist officer DorothyThom'pson


now have all ____________ you could want on vidue-for- money holidays in England —


increasingly, popular. .'“We ■


■ the information ;


whether fer a f o r ^ h t or ju s t ' a short off-season break,” she' said.


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CoUinson, M. A. Wentworth, M. Hargreaves, G. Dakin. MiK S. Hogg. Children: Tracy Smith, Peter Dearden. Raffle: A. Collinson, R. Collinson. ■raere .were 22 tables for


Dominoes: J. 'Wilson, A. R. &


Hall funds ■Whist winners at a drive in


Tour of mill On Monday, Boiton-by-


first-aid kit, winners being Mrs D. Howard and Mrs C. F. Pickles. Mrs Pickles announced that


Bowland 'WI enjoy^ a talk by Dr C. Royle, of Clitheroe, on his life as a GP. He ju d g ^ a competition for a home-made


First-aid kit Members of Bolton-by-


-Army by William Booth and of the g r ^ t social and religious work it does throughout the world. She referred to the mark the Army had made on her life from youth. At the next meeting, Mr D.


Mrs N. Wright, Mrs B. Hanson, Mrs Bmrstow. Gents — Mr F. Mercer, Mr W. S. Clark, Mr M. Seed. Dominoes: Adults — Mr R.


Eccles, Sharon Hargreaves, Debra Eccles. Competition: Mrs J. Cook and Mr Parker.


Three cheers A presentation of a Good


News Bible and a purse was made at Downham Youth CHub to Mrs Janet (Dowgill, who has resigned as joint leader. The gifts were handed over at Monday’s meeting in the village hall by Linda Swarbrick, who thanked Mrs Cowgill for all her work. Mark Braithwaite called for three cheers which were heartily given.


Whitewell


home of Mrs Patricia Colley. I t was to have been held at Chadswell.


Edwards for the use of the straeties should contact her hotel, and all who had helped " ’ith reports of their activities behind the scenes.


' and details of future events.


Higginson, thanked Mr R. . Road, Langho (Tel. BlaclSiurn Bowman and Mr David 48394), and local clubs and


fo r church expenses was r a is e d when Whitewell parishioners held a whist and domino drive at the Whitewell Hotel on Monday. The ground floor was crowded with play­ ers from far and near, includ­ ing Hurst Green and Mittonl 'The vicar, the Rev. Arthur


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circumstances, Whitewell Mothers’ Union wili hold tonight’s meeting at Harec- lough-Farm, Bashall Eaves,


Change D u e to u n f o r e s e e n


Record profit A record of more than £150


Chew, Mr F. Lofthouse, Mr B. Chew. Children — Tracy


tee of Downham 'Village held a whist and domino drive in aid of hall funds. MC was Mr W. Barker. There were 16 tables for whist and 12 for dominoes.' Supper was served by ladles of the committee. ■Whist winners: Ladies —


28 tables ’The management commit­


dancing and community sing­ ing with a Scottish flavour was arranged by the Nelson Scottish Dancers at the 58th birthday party of Downham ■WI on Fnday. President Mrs A. 'Whit-


Birthday party. A programme of_ games,


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— ISiB S. Harris', Miss M. Jackson, Mrs Edmondson. Gents — Mrs Bolton, Mrs) Phillips, Mrs Ckiwperthwaite. Dominoes: Mr Hargreaves,


■Whist winners were; Ladies Sffw*..'-/


w ick , Mrs Seed, Susan Haworth, Mrs Wrirfit, Albert Newman, D r Marne, Mr Mooriiouse, Mr Shuttleworth, Mrs Smith, Billy Finder, Mrs Mary Smith and Barbara


Rhod^. Mittoh


tions to Hambleton and Pend­ leton, and Mrs A. Smithson reported on the LFWI annual m e e t in g a t Bolton. Co­ operative entries for the Clitheroe show were discus­ sed and tentative suggestions made for a knit-in.


at Mitton Church will include a “Royal feast and dance”


Royal feast Queen’s jubilee celebrations


sponsored by Mr and Mrs S. Bullock, of Plane Tree Farm, Chaigiey.'The event will-be held at Chaigiey on June 3rd and proceeds will be for church expenses.


Bashall Eaves


diamonds was given to Bashall Eaves 'WI by Mr C. Leeming, o f C l i th e r o e . He was welcomed by Mrs Bargh, presiding, and thanked by Mrs B. 'niornber. Mrs Bargh reported on the spring meet­ ing at Bolton. A raffle, organised by Mrs


Clegg, was won by Mrs E. Spurgeon and Mis Bladcbum. Tea was served by Mrs Fox, Mrs ’Thornber, Mis Wrennal and Mrs Pye.


Langho


correspondent for l>angho and BiUington, Mrs H. M. BiQlock, who has reported on activities in the two villages for the past six years, has retired from the job. Mrs Bullock, of Victoria


Correspondent A d v e r t is e r and Times


Terrace, Billington, took over as correspondent from her husband, who held the post for many years. Her successor is Mrs J. Waimsley, of 9 . - r—„___


Qualiflc-i excnllerl


Duties orde r in j


We offl oppor1un|


team of:


Diamonds An illustrated talk about


Mitton WI’s meeting, which was well attended for a talk on seed sowing by Mr Downham, of Radio Blackburn. He answered several general questions and judged the competition for a foliage plant, giving Mrs M. William- - son SIX p oin ts , Miss_ M. Hudson and Mrs E. Friend five. Mrs M. Neason read invita­


Sowing seeds I t was gardening time at


40


The I coa-l


M. Mercer, A. Walmsiey, L. B a r to n , A. Ellison, Mrs Greatorex. - Competition: Mrs Chad­


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