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ition was the highlight of S a b d e n WI m e e tin g . Members excelled them­ selves with their entries and judge Mrs P. Taylor had a s t if f task, choosing the winner. First prize in the humor­


ous section went to Mrs E. Tagg and one for the most original bonnet to Mrs E. Jacques. Mrs Taylor gave a talk on


“Tradition and legend,” describing various supersti­ tions. A vote of thanks was given by Mrs Marjorie Keam.


Lucky Whist winners at Sabden


Hayes. Gents — H. Parker, J. Smith. Dominoes: Mrs Boocock, Mr Guest, Mrs Brown. Competition: Mrs Charnley.


Over 60s Club were: Ladies Mrs N. Swift, Miss


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tatives are Mrs J. Chew, Mr H. Hardy, Mrs G. Heanan, Mr J. Mackenzie, Mrs B. Nuttall, Mr D. Smyth and Mr J. Smith. Serving sides­ men were re-elected en bloc. The vicar thanked all who


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Mr J. H. Taylor were re­ elected churchwardens and the vicar thanked them both for their services. Electoral roll officer Mr B. Horne announced that there were 410 names on the revised roll. Treasurer Mr Christopher


celebrated at St Helen’s Church, Waddington, by Canon C. F. Goodchild, assisted by F r Ernest Smith, the annual vestry meeting and meeting of elec­ tors were held. Mr T. H. Silverwood and


Haworth stressed that the deficit on the year’s work was due largely to the modernisation of St Helen’s Sunday School. Mr J. H. Taylor reported


on the church fabric and the vicar emphasised the need for an increasing congrega­ tion in worship and witness. Elected to the PCC were


announced further dates and it was agreed that the annual outing during school holidays should start with a canal trip from Skipton, followed by a visit to Bolton Abbey with a picnic if fine.


Chatburn


Church, Chatburn, attended a meeting of the Children’s Society at Clitheroe Parish Hall. They saw a film and Mr


Children Representatives of Christ


Waddington and West Brad­ ford MU made arrange­ ments for the “Any Ques- t i o n s ” e v e n in g n ex t Tuesday. Secretary Mrs April Bell


Questions Y oung mem b ers of


Village news Read


presented with her craft badge at Read Brownies’ meeting by examiner Mrs D. Bottoms. Swimming badges have been awarded to Fiona Newton and Lucy Gott.


B a d g e s Emma Simpson was


Cirlce enjoyed a fashion show in th e U n i te d . Reformed School which raised £30 for the Jubilee appeal. A capacity audience was welcomed by Mrs A. Dyson and Mrs Irene West acted as compere. Nine models showed the


Spring show Read Ladies Friendly


spring collection, by Brier- leys of Burnley, with hats by “Edna,” of Keirby Walk, Burnley. Miss M. Dewhurst expressed thanks.


Trumps Whist winners at Read


Constitutional Club were: Ladies — Mrs A. Cunliffe, Mrs E. Hattersley. Gents — Mrs M. Grady, Mrs P. Longbottom. Competition: Mrs A. Isles. MC was Miss E. Ennis.


Mr Mike Lyddiard, Chief NW Organiser, and the Rev. David Edwards, clerical organiser for the dioceses of Blackburn and Carlisle. Every fourth year local


parishes attempt to collect extra funds and the rural Dean, the Rev. J. Hudson, called on representatives to implement money-raising plans for this year.


Hymn Continuining mid-week


services for Lent at Chat­ burn, the Rev. N. Maddock spoke on the Passiontide hymn “When I survey the wonderous cross.”


Snooker Mrs M. Driver and Mrs


Green were the hostesses at Chatburn’s Ribblesdale Club. The ladies played dominoes and th e 1men snooker.


sung for Kirstin Platt and Karyn Myers, and new member Emma Dean was welcomed.


Hatch and Lynn Ridgway entertained fellow members of Chatburn girls' Friday Club. Miss E. Tomlinson, Mrs R. Porter, Mrs J. Frankland and Mrs J. Hall o rg a n is e d games and competitions. Birthday greetings were


Entertained Terry Hargreaves, Nicola


attended a Communion service in St John’s Church, Read, conducted by Canon P. A. Schofield. Bellringers were Stephen


Recorders Children and teachers


Shorrock and Andrew Bliss. Hymn books were distri­ buted by Richard Birch and Jonathan Hilton and the collection was taken up by Wayne Sowerbutts. Server was Andrew Haworth. Organist was Mr J. Blundell. The children accompanied hymns on their recorders.


Martin Top


Concert Ladies' weekend at Salem


nursery rhymes, light folk music, solos and duets. Mrs Molly Cullingford led p r a y e r s . Home-made refreshments were served by ladies of the church. Ladies’ day services on


Congregational Chapel, Martin Top, began on Satur­ day evening with a visit from Colne ladies’ choir. S e c r e t a r y Mr H. K. Moorhouse welcomed and thanked the choir and co n d u c to r Mr Charles Latimer. The concert included


committee will answer ques­ tions. The society’s chair­ man, Mr David Yorke, will preside.


ing was described to Bolton- by-Bowland YFC by Mr T r e v o r R o b e rt s , of Clitheroe Motor Club. He answered questions and was thanked by Sheila Billows.


Wiswell


signs was the subject of a talk by Mr K. Hanson, of Blackpool, to Wiswell WI in Barrow School. He showed slides of beautiful and unusual signs and Mrs K. Haydock proposed a vote of thanks. President Mrs J. Fenlon


Inn signs The history of British inn


Rallying The fun side of car rally­


Chipping


29 tables There were 29 tables at


Chipping WI’s annual whist and domino drive in the village hall. Whist winners: Ladies —


Greatorex, G. Hargreaves. A. Cookson, W. Hayhurst, M. Hargreaves, Mrs M. Robinson. Raffle: Mr Went­ worth and Mr Green.


Mr J. Hayhurst, Mrs A. Cross, Mrs S. Robinson. Gents — Mr W. Bailey, Mr E . Ga r n e t t, Mr s M. Hayhurst. Dominoes: Mr s D.


Holy Land The Vicar of Chipping,


asked for helpers for a jumble sale in Whalley on March 18th, and to entertain the handicapped at Low Moor on April 11th. Several members have


offered their services to the local “talking newspaper” scheme and it was agreed to send a donation of £10. A summer outing to Leighton Hall, near Carnforth, is planned for June 29th. Wiswell’s delegate, Mrs I.


Thompson, reported on the LFWI spring meeting at Lancaster and was thanked by the president. The competition for a


decorated E a s te r egg, judged by Mr Hanson, was won by Mrs E. Rhodes, Mrs M. P o w e r and Mr s Downham. A mystery parcel was won by Mrs A. Rudgyard. Hostesses were Mrs K. Haydock, Mrs G. Nuttall, Mrs A. Rudgyard and Mrs M. Swindells.


lack of facilities for local children were discussed at a meeting of Wiswell Parish


Play site Complaints about the


Council. The building of new coun­


cil houses has taken over the former playing area, apart from one small plot, which is not adequate for the number of children wanting to use it. Several alternative sites


April meeting for a visit to the Lake District. Mrs Kenyon, Mrs Eccles, Mrs Bleasdale and Mrs Tweedy were the raffle winners.


Passiontide The lesson was read at the


youth service at Chipping Parish Church, on Sunday, - by Brownie Susan Procter. Instead of the usual Even­


song, a service of Passion­ tide lessons and hymns was conducted by the Rev. T. Green. Lessons were read by


Susan Lowe (Guides), Simon Kay (Scouts), Miss M. Lord (choir), Mrs M. Saunders (MU), Mrs A. Seed (PCC), Mrs J. Hardcastle (trea­ surer) and the Vicar. Harold Jackson was


organist and the choir sang appropriate Passiontide music.


ised by the Vicar of Chip­ ping, the Rev. Thomas Green, his wife and helpers, raised £35 towards the costs of a barbecue. Planned for the evening of


May 26th, the barbecue will be held this year at Black Moss Farm, Chipping, by permission of Mr and Mrs W. Airey.


were discussed and the council agreed to look into the matter. Outline planning for a


Sunday were conducted by visiting preacher Miss Doris Riding, of Barnoldswick. Her themes were “Joy,


Jumble Almost £100 was raised at


Mr and Mrs J. F. Barrow, Mr A. Boucher, Mr A. Brotherton, Mrs' E. Chap­ man, Mr P. A. Cunliffe, Mrs M. Dugdale, Mrs C. F. Goodchild, Mr R. Hatherell, Mr C. Haworth, Mr J. B. Herd, Mr A. Heywood, Mr B. Horne, Mr N. T. Hodson, Mr G. Robbins, Mr E. Rowbottom, Mr J. Saddler,


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a jumble sale organised by Christ Church MU, Chat­ burn.


West Bradford


the triennial conference in Kenya for the ACWW was given to West Bradford WI by Mrs M. Seed. She was thanked by Mrs M. Fraser. The m e e tin g , in St


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welcomed as a new member and Mrs E. Aspin gave an account of the spring council meeting at Lancaster. Competition: Mrs B. Stock, Mrs M. Fraser.


Whitewell


Banners At St Michael’s MU,


Whitewell, Mrs O. Ander­ son, of Billington, spoke about church banners. She showed slides of banners made for MU branches in the diocese.


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are preparing for the great church clean, an annual event to make the building spotless for Easter. The vicar has urged all the


Catherine’s Sunday School, was ch a ired by vice- president Mrs M. Macken­ zie. Mrs M. Thomas was thanked for the tea after­ noon at her home, which raised £22. Mrs R. Hargreaves was


love and happiness in a Christian home and family” and “Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts.” Afternoon soloist were


Mrs Edna Dean, who sang “Can’t remember” and “Great is thy faithfulness.” Mrs L. H. Oldfield accom­ panied on piano. Mrs Molly Cullingford


was soloist in the evening, singing “Jesus is Lord.” Organist for the day was Miss Alice Parkinson.


Bolton-by-Bowland


cheese and wine evening held by Bolton-by-Bowland Drama Group at the house of chairman Mrs J. Hammond. It raised £96 for funds for plays. There was a brmg- and-buy stall and several guessing games. Competi­ tion: Mrs B. Fawcett, Mrs I. W h i t t a k e r , T r a c e y Hammond, Mr E. Driver, Mr C. Robinson. A fter a short casting


Drama funds Attendance was good at a


meeting at Mrs Hammond’s home, the following were picked for the play “Blithe Spirit” in October: Miss Susan Clements, Miss B r id g e t Lund, Mrs J. F a w c e t t , Mr s E. Moorhouse, Mr M.'Stevens, Mr L. Stockton, Mrs M. Cherry.


Bolton-by-Bowland Silver J u b i l e e C om m i t te e , members decided to spend £56.77 on stage curtains for the village hall. Chairman Mrs J. Lilburn


helpers to bring mops, buckets, scrubbing brushes and a flask of liquid refresh­ ment. Hot water will be provided, but the ladies must supply their own elbow grease!


of St Michael’s Church, Whitewell, met to discuss plans for a festival of flow­ ers during the harvest weekend in September. Hopefully, the event will


Festival plans Parishioners and friends


involve all the community in a unique anniversary celeb­ ration. Parish councillors from the Lower Division and from Leagram and Little Bolland Parish Council gave their support.


been planted in the chur­ chyard at Whitewell by Bolland Lower Division Parish Council, as part of the Jubilee tree planting scheme.


Trees Two flowering trees have


Curtains At the final meeting of


large private housing estate at the bottom of Whiteacre Lane also came under review. The council objected on the grounds of inade­ quate sewerage facilities and dangerous access to the main Whalley-Clitheroe r oad and the na r row Whiteacre Lane.


Langho


the meeting of St Leonard’s MU, Langho, held at the Vicarage. Afternoon tea was served by Mrs P. Dearden, who was thanked by enrol­ ling member Mrs M. Holt.


Tea Twenty-three attended


Swimmers Six Cub Scouts at St


Leonard’s, Langho, have won swimming badges. They are Michael Eddleston, Alistair Rose, Douglas McEwan, Derek Thompson, Martin Paley and Jonathan Smith. Tony Farley received a rescue badge. Cubs invested at the


meeting were Robert Fair- brother, David Rimmer, Simon Foley, Andrew Taylor and Neil Mooney.


Fashion Blackburn Co-operative


Society presented a fashion show in St Mary’s Upper School , Langho. In a competition, vouchers were won by Mrs K. Gregson, Mrs S. Clarkson and Mrs E. Noland. Proceeds were for St Mary’s Brownies, Cubs and Guides and parish funds.


Hurst Green


Gratitude The annual vestry meet­


told members that a cine film taken during Jubilee week would be kept by the P a r ish Council in the records. The sum of £84.72 for the Jubilee appeal fund is to be handed over to the Ribble Valley Mayor, Coun. E. Newhouse. A letter was read from Buckingham Palace saying how much the Queen had enjoyed reading an account of the Jubilee events. Mrs Lilburn expressed thanks to everyone who had worked so hard.


Sika deer T h e way of life of


Bowland’s sika deer will be shown at an open meeting in Bolton-by-Bowland Village Hall on Wednesday, organ­ ised by Bowland Deer Management Society. Mr W. R. Mitchell, who


ing of St John’s Church, Hurst Green, was chaired by the Rev. Arthur Higginson. Wardens Mr J. Peel and Mr R. Coupe were re-elected, as were all members of the PCC. Mr Ge r a l d Alw ay


presented the treasurer’s report. He and the auditor, Mr A. Whalley, were thanked by Mr Higginson, who expressed gratitude to all who had helped the church. It was decided to hold the garden party on July 1st.


School, Hurst Green, raised £206 towards the cost of an ambulance which can carry eight sick and handicapped people to Lourdes. The school’s coffee even­


Jumbo profit Children of St Joseph’s


has s tu d ied biological aspects of the Bowland herd for 10 years will show slideq and deer expert Mr G. K. Whitehead will screen colour films. Members of the


three ambulances which can provide cooking facilities and accommodate passen­ gers and nurses on pilgrim­ ages.


ing was part of a £100,000 effort by RC schools to provide a jumbulance for the Surrey-based Across Trust. The Trust already runs


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organised by Mrs J. Mauds- ley and helpers at Mitton raised £40 for the Pat Seed Cancer Scanner Fund. Mrs Maudsley proposes to hold a similar sale soon and would be grateful for any items.


Potato pie Almos t 100 peopl e


a t t e nde d a potato pie supper served by the ladies of All Hallows, Mitton, at which £90 was raised for church funds. The Rev. A. R. Higginson showed slides of his visits to America and was thanked by Mrs Harn- son. Competition: Mrs Cowperthwaite, Mrs K. Williamso n, Miss F. Laycock.


Rimington


by Rimington Ladies’ Table Tennis Association at the home of the Nicholsons, Middop, raised £25 towards the cost of re-wiring the Memonal Institute. Table tennis and darts handicap competitions were held. Darts winner was David Booth and doubles table tennis winners were Mr Frank Simpson and Mrs Pam Berry. Runners-up were Mr Berry and Mrs Kathleen Scott.


For re-wiring A potato pie supper held


company met at Martin Top Sunday School to be tested for interest badges in first aid by Mrs R. Thorne, of


First aid The 1st Rimington Guide


Coffee time A coffee evening organ­


the Rev. Thomas Green, showed slides of his visit to the Holy Land to members of Chipping Happy Days Club. Names will be taken at the


Accrington, area s ta ff officer for St John Ambu­ lance cadets. > The g ir ls had been


prepared by Mrs M. Hough­ ton, captain of the West Bradford company. Success­ ful were . Karen Oliver, Alison Craddock, Bridget Walmsley, Mary Culling­ ford, Christine Oliver, Gillian Wrathall, Joanne Ingleby, Nancy Moyle, Di a n e C a r t e r , Jean Thistlethwaite, Janet Peel, Helen Silverwood, Amanda Phelps, Jackie Knowles and Kathryn Nutter.


of Rimington WI was highly commended at the county annual meeting, delegate Mrs B. Robinson told members. An illustrated talk on how


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welcomed as a new member and Mrs Thornton was thanked for arranging the annual dinner at the Black Bull Hotel. Members signed ! a petition to support keeping | open Bramley Meade mater- f mty home. Birthday greet- | ings were read by Mrs B. Spencer.


Downham


hive of industry in the even­ ings and at weekends . . . but not with the usual whist drives and dances. Instead, members of the


New look Downham Village Hall is a


management committee have rolled up their sleeves to become do-it-yourself enthusiasts and they are busily engaged painting and decorating the premises. The work will soon be


completed and the custom­ ary activities will again be in full swing, in much brighter surroundings.


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of the Ribble Valley Council of Churches and he spoke about its aims. He was t ha nked by Mr T. A. McClean. Officers elected were:


vice-chairman, Mr N. Lund; secretary, Mr McClean; treasurer, Mr W. Jackson; electoral roll officer, Mrs A. Croft. The Rev. E. Chard, presided.


Clayton-le-dale


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ing of Clayton-le-Dale WI was Mrs Ann Lightfoot, principal of Alston Hall College of Further Educa­ tion.


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members about her job, which covered administra­ tive, academic and financial duties.


Mrs Lightfoot also spoke


about the students, one of whom was 93, and some amus ing exper i ences , including the midwifery student who had to be rushed from a lecture to hospital to have a baby. Mrs Kath leen Hol t


thanked the speaker. The competition for a pictorial tea towel was won by Mrs Hylda Haydock.


Slaidburn


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