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ciitheroe Advertiser and Tirnes, Deceinber 16th, ' 1977 5


Adding up They ray small sums of


money mount up over a pe r iod — and that has certamly been the case for members of Clayton-le-Dale W I , w h o h a v e b e e n contributing half-pennies to a ch a r ity fund at each monthly meeting over the past year. ,


F o r th ey have raised


£85.50 — more than 170,000 half-pennies. And at the group’s annual Ghristmas p a r ty , attended b y 70 members, a cheque for the money was presented to the secretary of the Arthritis and Rheumatism Research C ou n c i l , Mrs J o c e ly n Haworth. The presentation was


made by president Mrs Dorothy Rodgers. Special guests were Mrs Gavett and Mrs P r e s co t t from WI county headquarters in Preston. Entertainment included


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dancing, games and hand­ bell ringing. A competition for the best Christmas deco­ ration was won by Mrs N. Jackson, Mrs A. Hill and Mrs E. Sumner. The even­ ing ended with carol singing.


Dunsop Bridge


Recovering Former Dunsop Bridge


village corresponaent ^ s Margaret Eccles, of The


Crescent, who underwent a successful operation three


days after her 86th birth­ day, is now back home from Airedale General Hospital. She is making a good


recovery and is already plan­ ning to nold a party .early in the New Year fo r her friends and neighbours.


Hot-pot Mem bers o f Dunsop


Bridge Village Hall Commit­


tee served hot-pot, apple pie and cream, to a party of Blackburn ramblers on


' Sunday afternoon. There was a small bargain


stall and a competition, and proceeds amounted to £62.50 fo r the Pat Seed Cancer Scanner Fimd. One of the ramblei^ won first prize in the Aofjflpetition, and Mrs F. Peel, a'-jnember of the Hall committ^, was second.


Vet’s talk' Arrangements were made


for the forthcoming Christ­ mas dance, the annual whist and domino drive and a


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'umble sale at a meeting of lowland Forest YFC.


The speaker was Mr Tom •


R o b e r t s , a veterinary surgeon, of Settle. He gave an excellent talk on diseases, o u t l in in g how various aspects of the farm could be improved for better animal husbandry. ,


Sabden


Comedy A b ou t 80 pensioners


enjoyed the annual Christ­ mas party at the Pendle Witch Hotel, Sabden. A buffet supper was served and organist Mr Harry Swannick played music for a sing-song. They were enter­ tained by comedian Jimmy Casey, a comedy monologue was given by Afrs Pat Sraw- ley and bingo was provided by Mr A. Smgleton.


Winning hands Sabden Over 60s held


th e ir weekly whist and domino drive in St Mary’s Club on Monday night. Whist winners were —


Ladies: Mrs Hill, Mrs B. Birtwell, Mrs Clarkson. Gents: D. Southwell, Mr Parker, Mr Slater. D om in o e s : M r s R.


Graham, Mrs L. Sagar, Miss A. Alston.


Sawley


By candlelight Christmas festivities were


members of Ciitheroe Parish Church Operatic Society. Compere Bill Taylor intro­


duced Ann Fisher, Jim Parker, Susan Cowell, John Turner, Denis Brig gs, A i le e n Hothersall and Christine Tomlinson, accom-


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anied at the piano by Philip •obson and produced by Edmond Cambien. ■ Mrs F. Pye thanked them


and invited them to the candlelight supper provided by the committee. After­ wards Mrs M. C. Dyson accompanied carols. Retiring president Mrs


Pye was presented with a bowl of assorted flowering plants. The competition for a wall


Christmas decoration was won by Mrs E. Jackson, Mrs T. IVe and Mrs S. Jury. Carol singing today begins at 6-30 p.m ., meeting outside the school.


Games T h ir ty tw o children


’enjoyed &wley WI’s Christ­ mas party on Friday after­ noon, and thanks to the work o f the committee members, they tucked into sandwiches, cdces, jelly and ice-cream. Father Christmas distributed presents and they’then played games.


Read


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■ R e fo rm e d C hurch on Sunday, Carol Armstrong c a r r y in g the Brownie


pennant, escorted by Joanne Roe and Debra Williams. The collection was taken


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by Tracy Grice and Debra Harrison and the lesson read by Clare Banks. The Brow- raes were accompanied by leaders Jill Gardner and Lynn Wilkinson.


Raise £80 R e a d C o n s e r v a t iv e


Ladies’ Association raised nearly £80 at their annual C h r is tm a s fa ir at the Constitutional Club. There were stalls selling fancy goods, Christmas novelties and decorations made by committee members. . Winner of the Christmas


hamper was Mrs M. Stubbs. Mr H. Badger, of Ciitheroe, won the box of crackers and fancy biscuits, and Mrs Hodgkinson, of Burnley, won the Christmas cake. A presentation, was made


to retiring secretary Mrs C. Caladine and retiring trea­ surer Mrs J. Kay by new


secretary and treasurer Mrs


N. Wilkinson and Mrs B. Parker. The event, attended by


off to a good start at Sawley WI, with entertainment by success,


about 70 people, proved to be a social and financial


Flowers ' A bouquet of flowers and


a watch were presented to Mrs Agnes Slinger, retiring chairman of Read Conserva­ tive Ladies’ ' Association, who has been connected with the association for 50


' years. The presentation was


made by two association members and local JPs, Ifrs' D. M. Walker and Mrs A. V. Southern, at Mrs SlingeFs home.


Right cards At the whist drive held in


Read Constitutional Club on Monday night, winners were: Ladies — Mrs S. Hensby, Mrs R. Hargreave (cons). Gents — Mrs D. Slinger, Mrs M. Blackburn (cons). MC Miss E. Ennis won the competition.


Chatbum


Long Illness The funeral took place


yesterday of a Chatbum woman who died at home on Sunday after a long illness. The burial o f Mrs Maude


Green (83), of Ribble Lane, took place after a service at' Christ Church, Chatbum,. where she had been a member. She was also a member o f the Mothers’ Union, but because of her illness had not been able to attend meetings for a few years. She leaves a .husband


Alfred, a well-known figure in the village.


Suggestions Chatbum Parish Council


called a public meeting to receive suggestions for the use of the balance of money remaining after the Jubilee celebrations. (jiiairman Mr T. Hudson


welcomed and thanked the Jubilee Committee for all they had done. Mrs K. Aspmall, Jubilee Committee treasurer, presented the audited accounts and the baJmce was handed over to the Parish Council. Several ideas were put


fo rw a rd fo r using the money, including renova­ tions to the village hall, a fountain and a crown on the playing fields, bus shelters, a teak bench at the junction of Sawley Road with the bypass, and a fence rpund the playing fields. , These suggestions will


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home in the village, to<)k place. Prizewinners were Mr and Mrs Evans, Ribble Lane; Mrs Smith, (jreendale Cottages; Ifr and Mrs Scott, Darkwood Crescent; Mr H. Townson, .Park Avenue; Mr. and Mrs H. Jackson, Old Road; Mr and Mrs Exton, Downham Road; and Mrs Benson, Ribblesdale View.


Understanding The vicar, the Rev. N.


Maddock, was the speaker at Chatbum Mothers’ Union meeting. The opening act of worship was t^ en ny the enrolling member Mrs ,N. Maddock ;The vicar’s subject was the origin and meaning of the Advent hymn “O Come, 0 C o m e , Emmanuel.” Mrs F. Bowskill thanked


Mr Maddock for giving such an interesting explanation. She said that hymns ai'e often sung without thinking of the words, but this hymn would now be sung with real understanding. Hostesses were Mrs C.


Black, Mrs H. E. Boden and Mrs. Bowskill.


Promotion During rooming service at


Christ Church, Chatbum, there was a short admission . service for choristers. Julie Myers was admitted as a probationer and .Sara Brad­ ley and Richard Worthing­ ton, having passed the required tests, were prom­ o t e junior s in ^ g girl and junior singing boy.


Toys The annual toy service


and prizegiving took place during morning service at


Chatbum Methodist Chapel on Sunday. . Toys and sweets brought


b y th e ch i ld r e n were received by Ann and Joyce Benson, and placed beneath the illuminated Christmas tree.


\ The gifts are to be taken


to the local branch of the- National Children’s Home, at Edgeworth, near Bolton. Prizes were presented by


Mr John Campbell. Susan Hodgson and Smah Richard-' son read the lessons and the p r im a ry children sang “Away in a Manger.’!■ Mr Neil Turpin conducted


the service. He told a story to the small children and - gave a short address to the o ld e r ones. Mr-Clifford Johnson was the organist.


Waddington news


Busy It was a busy weekend_ at


Wad din gton Methodist Chiuah. On Saturday, the Sunday School • scholars’ Christmas party was held. The adults were invited to join the evening’s entertain­ ment, during which Father (Christmas brought toys for the children., , The church was full on.


Sunday morning for the family service, conducted by the Rev. G. Vickers. Brow­ nies, Cubs and Guides


attended. .The children brought gifts


of toys and money for the National Children’s Home and. prizes fo'r regular attendance were presented to the Sunday School scho­ lars.


Hospitality The Methodist Women’s


Fellowship at Waddington


were joined for their Christ­ mas meeting on 'Thursday by members o f St Helen’s Mothers’ Union. Mrs Bargh was the chair­


man, welcoming Mr R. Brin- dle, who spoke about “^ y Jesus came.” Mrs Brindle sang a solo and Mr and Mrs Brindle sang a duet. Mrs Baines was the pianist. After the meeting, tea


and mince pies were served by Mrs Underwood and members of the committee. On behalf of St Helen’s Mothers’ Union, Mrs Bird th an k ed th e Women’s Fellowship for their hospi­ tality.


Slide show A beetle drive, followed


by a Jacob’s join tea and a slide show by member Mrs . S. Cowgill was the format of


the annual party of St Helen’s Mothers’ Union, Waddington. Mrs C ow g i l l ’ s slides


ranged from a holiday in Madeira to local scenes, including the Jubilee sports day. She was thanked b y Mrs C. F. Goodchlld, who also paid tribute to commit­ tee members fo r their preparations. Prizewinners were Mrs


Hughes, Mrs Clifford, Mrs Dugdale and Mrs Hairison.


Nativity scenes The annual carol ■ service


for Bowland District Brow­ nies and Guides, held in St Helen’s Church, Wadding­ to n , . was a ttend ed by District Commissioner Mrs Peacock and companies from C h a tb um , Grindleton, Gisbum, Rimington, Slaid- bum, Waddington and West B r a d fo r d , w ith many parents and friends. T h e s e r v i c e w a s


conducted by Canon C. F. Goodchild and Mr P. A. Cunliffe was the organist. Guides from West Brad­


ford presented scenes from the nativity, the characters being superbly dressed and a c t in g w i th f e e l in g . Narrator was Michelle H o u g h t o n , who rea d passages from the Uospels, interspersed with carols sung by the congregation. Taking pai-t were: Angel


Gabriel, Ellizabeth Iphofen; Mary, Sally Ann Codd; Joseph, Julia Smyth; kings, C a th e r in e Ip h o p h en , Melanie Compston and P a t r i c i a C r o w t h e r ; shepherds, Elizabeth Hart­ ley, Joyce Oldfield, Carol Hardy and Eileen Makinson. Angels were Lesley Herd,


Janet Whiteside, Jane and Ann Shar^, Michelle Brier- ley Mane Aspin, Sarah Harrison, Helen 'littering- ton and Ruth Chew.


Rimington


Gourmet supper Winner of a handicap sing­


les competition held by Rimington Ladies’ Tennis Club was Mrs Doreen Carter. Runner-up was Mrs Marion Ashton. Losing semi-finalists were Mrs Pam Bury and Mrs Dorothy Heaton. A gourmet Jacob’s jo in supper was much enjoyed.


Mixed doubles Rimin^on Ladies’ Table.


Tennis Club joined forces with the village men’s club in an enjoyable Knock-out table tennis, match o f mixed doubles at the Black Bull Hotel. Winners, were Mrs Freda Simpson and Simon Taylor. A hot-pot supper was served.


Handicapped Mrs E. Dean presided at


Rimington WI, when' the r


aker .was member Miss H. B a ir s tow . ' She


teacher o f handicapped chil­ dren and showed sudes) Mrs E. Robinson expressed


thanks. ’ Birthday meetings were . ' ^


read by Afrs Buckle. Mrs M. Brennan gave details of a


meeting ^ u t the forming


■ of a Youth Club. As only a few people attended, a fu r t h e r m e e t in g was arranged fo r Deceipber 14th. It is hoped that in the coming, montns the young people will meet in the Memorial Institute. Mrs E.- Robinson reported


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Tricks and spots The management commit­


tee of Rimington Memorial Institute held the annual Christmas wliist and domino drive on Saturday. R. Berry, newly elected secret­ ary,' presented the prizes. Whist winners — Ladies:


Mrs H. Cook, Mrs A. Simp­ son, Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Snowden. Gents: Mr W. Ireland,’ Mrs D. Atkinson, Mr H. Marsden, Mr J. Lord. Dominoes — Adults:


Roger Thistlethwaite, Mrs D. Whittaker, Miss J.


S later, Mr B. Parker. Juniors: Katherine Nutter, J. Taylor, Susan Ingleby.


C o m p e t i t i o n : Mrs


Kenyon, Simon Nicholson, Mrs H. C o ok , Mr W. Ireland. MCs were Mr A. Eccles,


Mr D. Seed, Mr D. Nichol­ son and Mr W. Ingleby.


Dinner dance F o rm e r chairman of


Rimington and District Horticmtural Society, Mrs


J. M. Sweet travelled from the South o f England, accompanied by her husband and son, to attend the annual dinner dance at the Black Bull Hotel. She won one of the raffle


prizes — one and a half pounds of coffee — a bottle of sherry being won by a member of the hotel staff. Chairman Mr J. A. 'V^it-


taker welcomed the gather­ ing o f 51 members and friends, including president Mr T. R. 'Thompson and Mrs Thompson. Music for danc­ ing was provided by the Trad Dads, making • it an enjoyable evening. ’ Roses will be the topic


presented at the meeting on January 17th by Mr K H. Madenj of Accrington.


Downham


Jacob’s join President of Downham


W I Mrs A. Whittaker welcomed husbands and friends to a Christmas party which followed the business meeting in the village hall. E n t e r t a inm e n t was


provided by the “Gaiety E n t e r t a i n e r s , ” a Bamoldswick concert party, who gave a varied prog­ ramme of music hall songs, excerpts from Gilbert and Sullivan operas, comedy sketches and guitar solos. Mr Jack Hargreaves was compere. The evening ended with a


Jacob’s join supper served b y tea h o s te s s e s Mrs Capstick, Mrs Clayton, Mrs Cunliffe and Mrs Hook, h e lp e d by com m it te e memDers.


Crackers T h e v i l la g e hall at


Downham \yas decorated and the tables were bright with candles and crackers for a Christmas party riven by the village youth club for senior citizens of Downham and Twiston. Among the guests were


Lady (Jlitheroe, the Rev. and Mrs F. E. Chard and County Coun. and Mrs H, Eastwood. T h e v i s i t o r s w e r e


welcomed by Shaun Roney and a supper of pie, peas and pickles, followed by fruit and cream and tea, was served. S h au n R o n e y th e n


compered an entertainment by members, beginning with a trumpet solo by Thomas


Binns. Diane Smith and Donna Clement sang a


■ duet, accompanied by Mrs S , , Smith, and Sandra Cowgill recited. Terry Braithwaite and


G r a h a m R o b i n s o n performed a comedy duet. JThe highlight of the even­


ing was a pop group — 'The Ings Sweet End — consist­ in g o f Thomas Binns (drums), David Buckle and Christopjher S.warbrick (guitar). and Mark Braith­ waite (vocalist).


' described the work as a


■ Carols accompanied on the recorder by Linda Hardb'at- tle concluded the entertain­ ment. The event wias organised


mainly by Linda Swarbrick, with the help of youth leader


. Mr Derrick Smith. The ■yicar thanked the helpers, including Mrs


'Barker and Mrs Roney, who worked behind the scenes in


-the kitchen. At the end, each guest


was presented with a piece of Christmas cake and a pot plant — either a cyclamen or a minsettia — as a reminder of the club’s successful exer­ cise in service .to others.


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Gift token . Members of Chipping W I ,


on the area show coffee morning. Dates to remember included the AGM in London on June 8th. Members were ■ reminded that subscriptions' for the year were due and npnes were taken for the dinner in.the New Year at the Black Bull Hotel. Members were asked to


provide^ refreshments for the children’s party on J a n u ^ 7th. Afrs I^dley , o f Gisbum, will judge the fancy dress costumes at 6 p.m. Mr. R. Cams will speak on Australia at the Febraary meeting. Mrs Oldfield and Mrs


Ryan were in charge of the bring-and-buy stall.- The competition was won by Mrs R. T. Robinson, Ifrs P. Mrs J. Walker and


elected their officials at the annual, meeting. Mrs A. Seed is president, Mrs M. Rich s e c r e t^ and Mrs B, Seed ■ treasurer.' 'VCO Mrs


’ Doran was the teller. . • P. Pye. received a gidt,


token as ’overall winner of the monthly competitions and Mrs M. Heane won’ the social half-hour competition.


Exchange Gifts were


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between me _mbers of Cnip- Chip iing*Parish Church Mothers’ ’ nion at


the Christmas


pies and Cnristmas cake, the Rev. T. Green showed slides of Rome.


ping Parish Church on Sunday found the usual Evensong replaced by a “ said” ’ service, with no music, conducted by the Rev. T. Green. The annual service of


lessons and carols will be held on Sunday at 6-30 p.m.'


Prizegivjng The annual Sunday School


prize distribution took place at the youth service at Chip­ pin g Parish Church on S u n d a y . P r iz e s w e re iresented by Mr T. ’Whal­ ley, a long serving chorister. Sunday School


children


sang carols and the lesson was read by Diane Shut- tleworth. Roy Seed was soloist. 'The Rev. T. Green conducted the service.


Mission work A missionary recently


returned from a tour of India, South Korea and Taiwan spoke at the Thurs­ day Fellowship meeting at' Chipping Congregational Church. T h e R e v . N o rma n


Dudgeon, whose headquar­ ters are in Manchester, spoke about his work in the mission field and showed slides. Mr Eric Bainbridge led the service.


party on 'Tuesday. After a festivtve supper, with mince pies and


No music The congregation at Chip­


■ mas -cake baked and deco­ r a t e d b y Mrs Nancy Holland, who wm invited to cut it. 'Ibis was followed by dancing and games, led by C i ith e r o e entertainers l^ins and Bob, and Mr and Mrs' Jones. There was also carol sing­


ing, accompanied at the piano by Mrs Margaret .Harrison.


Mr Ernest Harrison gave


a voto o f thanks to WI, members on behalf of the guests. The bompetition for the best Christmas decora­ tion was won by Mrs Jean Parker, Mrs Edith Lawson and Mra Emily Robinson.


Entertainment Members of Slaidburn


Over 60s group were joined by friends when they held their Christmas party on Monday. They were waited on at supper by the very much under 60s. Guest soloist was Mrs


Stella Barnes, of Blackbuhi, who was accompanied at the


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i a no b y Mr s B e t t y odgson. Sbdes were shown by Mr


Harry Clements, who also contnbuted “Albert and the Lion” and a poem of local interest he had composed. Mrs Greta Moir recited “ Christmas pudding” and


organised a pencil and paper game, winners being Mrs Lily Hughes and Mrs May Green. Mrs Moir thanked the hosts on behalf of the guests.


Whalley


Monologue Members o f Whalley


Methodist Women’s Fellow- ship_ were in party mood at their meeting, which was chaired by the Rev. G. ■Vickers. E n t e r t a i nm e n t was


provided- by Mrs J. Daven­ port and kfrs M. 'Whitehead playing a cello and piano duet. Mrs L. Garside gave a Lancashire dialect mono­ logue and Mr Vickers sang two solos. Unusual carols were also sung and a Christ­ mas tea was provided. At the neirt meeting, on


January 4th, the speaker will be Mrs Cowperthwaite, of Ciitheroe.


6olton-by-Bowland Generous


Presents Father Christmas gave


presents to all the .local chil­ dren at the annuri Christ­ mas party of the Bolton-by- B o w l a n d C h i l d r e n ’ s C ommi t t e e . Memb e r s served refreshments and organised various games for


the children.


Informative A t Bolton-by-Bowland


WI , 'Mr s C. F, Pickles" welcomed 'WI member Mrs A. Moorhouse, who gaye an informative trik on Christ­ mas decorations. Mrs L. Bosonnet thanked her. Winners in the competi­


tion for a Christmas decora­ tion were: Mrs E. Driver, Mre R. Jackson, Mrs W. Crossley. Mrs Pickles reminded


members of carol singing dates on December 18th, 2^h and 22nd, proceeds of which will go to tne Pat Seed S c a n n e r Ap p e a l , and announced that the J a n u ^ meeting is also a social evening. Members were thanked


for their help and support during the past year.


Slaidburn


Party time The annual Christmas’


party for Slaidburn WI was held in the village hall, members, their husbands and friends being welcomed by president Mrs Doris Leeming. She presented recently-


r e t ired se c re tary Miss Isabel Waddington with a dressing case in recognition of her 19 years’ service. Supper Included a Christ-


Residents of 'Whalley


were exceptionally generous in the recent appeal for Help the Aged. Altogether ^ s a cks o f c lo th in g and bedding were collerted at th e centre in Whalley Methodist School.


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Newton


Annual drive Newton Village Hall was


packed when the Hodder Valley show committee held its annual Christmas whist and domino drive. Prizes were presented by Mrs Margaret Shaw, wife of show chairman Mr Neville Shaw. ■Whist winners: Ladies,—


Mrs S. Clark, Mrs E. Hanson, Miss P. Starkie, Mrs S. Peel, Mrs Hatton, Mrs Lax, Mrs Chew, Mrs J. Towler. Gents — Mr John Alp, G. Parker, S. Hogg, W. Bnggs, Mr S. King, Mr S. Harnson, Mrs E. Ashworth. Dominoes: Mr J. Walker,


Mr M. Dobson, Mrs K. Taylor, Mr J. Lofthouse, Mr J. Hall, Sylvia Hogg, Mr A. Robinson, Mr J. Brown, Stephen Robinson, Linda Pinder, 1^ F. Mercer, Mrs M. R u ' s h t o n , Mr J. Walmsley, Mr J. Briggs,,Mr R. Parker, Mr J. ColMnson. Raffle: Syl'via Robinson,


Mr We n two r t h , P., J. Thwaite, Rowena Robinson, M. R. Thwaite, Mrs A. C o o k s o n , Ian Grant, E l i z a b e t h S c h o f i e l d , Stephen Wallbank, Mr Bolton, J. Tomlinson, G. Parker, J.' Geldard, Mre S. Harrison.


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