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Village news Gisburn


Silence An illustrated talk on the


of the spring fair on Satur­ day, the Accrington Male Voice Choir recital on Wednesday and the annual mystery outing on May 10th. They also discussed the possible entry of a decorated float in the village Gala. Mrs H. Crook gave details


in memory of Mrs Elizabeth Alice Breaks, a founder member. Members were reminded


of a bargain party in the Festival Hall on May 2nd, organised by the Young Wives.


For cubs A Pippa Dee party was


held in Gisburn Festival Hall to augment Cub Scout funds.


Festival St Mary’s Flower Festi­


val, Gisburn, will be held on August 18th, 19th and 20th.


visited Skelda Farm, West Marton, home of Mr and Mrs J. B. Bancroft. The boys practised dairy cow judging, while the girls did some cooking. Later a business meeting


Spring clean On Monday, Gisburn YFC


made its contribution to the YFC’s nationwide “Opera­ tion Spring Clean,” by spending Saturday after­ noon clearing up the grounds of Gisburn Parish Church.


was held, with David Mattinson in the chair. At the weekend the club


Waddington


Still room There are still a few seats


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left for tonight’s perform­ ance of “Lord Arthur S a v i l e ’s C r im e ,” by Waddington Drama Group. The play, a comedy by Constance Cox, opened last night in St Helen’s Sunday School, Waddington, and continues until Saturday.


Trophy on view A silver trophy won for


the most points in the co­ operative sections at the WI area show and various exhibits were on view at Waddington WI meeting. Mrs E. Lawson was


welcomed as a visitor with a view to becoming a member. A thank you letter for


flowers was read from Miss B. Jackson and it was announced that Mrs E. Underwood had raised £11


Dales and the Pennine Way was given to Gisburn MU by Mrs Parkinson, of Ilkley. She was introduced by Mrs M. Hudson and thanked by Mrs J. Frankland. Members stood in silence


for funds with a whist drive at her home. A s u p p e r dance at


Waddington Social Club made £71. Mrs D. Clayton was thanked for making refreshments. The profit had been swelled by the raffle of an iced cake made by Mrs M. Wigglesworth, which had received second prize at the show. It was won by Mrs Lilburn, of Grind- leton. The link letter from New


Patricia Lewis sang a vari­ ety of solos with piano accompaniment and was thanked by Mrs M. Cunliffe. A competition depicting a


Zealand was read by Mrs J. Rowbottom. Mezzo-soprano Miss


song title in flowers was won by Miss D. Dewrance (Breath of Spring). Joint second were Mrs C. Wright (White Christmas) and Mrs D. Walmsley (I’m alone because I love you).


Money raiser C a r r ie d away with


enthusiasm after raising £2 for the flower fund of Waddington Methodist Church Sunshine Band, se v en -y e a r -o ld Clarie Lawson, of Queensway, continued her “odd job” service. With Catherine Makinson


(6), of Waddow View, she raised another 50p for the fund. Claire was previously in partnership with Deborah Cox (9). Now the business has


closed for the time being, as the girls are back at school.


id e d a t th e AGM of Waddington Methodist Women’s Fellowship. Officials elected were Mrs


Vickers (president), Mrs Baines, Mrs Bargh, Mrs Whitfield (vice-presidents), Mrs Barnes (secretary) and Mrs Scott (treasurer). The committee was re-elected en bloc. A f t e r t h e me e t i n g


arrangements were made for tonight’s sale of Marks and Spencer seconds in aid of church funds.


Grindleton


WI were given a demonstra- tion and ta lk by Mrs Williams, of Chipping, on pressed flower pictures. She suggested which flowers to press for best results. Members were congratu­


Congratulations Members of Grindleton


lated on their efforts to provide items for the annual show and on retaining the Aspinall Trophy. In the competition for a


lady’s spray of three flowers and grasses, points were awarded to Mrs Nuttall, Miss M. Brennand and Mrs Haworth.


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In office The Rev. G. Vickers pres-


Downham


Active life One of Downham’s oldest


and most respected resi­ dents, Mrs Beatrice Driver, of Brookside, has died at the age of 83. Mrs Driver, who moved to


the village over 60 years ago from Yorkshire, married the late Mr John Driver, head g a r d e n e r f o r L o r d C l ith e ro e ’s fath e r and grandfather. She was at one time active


quiet life over the last few years, but was always willing to talk about the village to visitors. T h e f u n e r a l , a t St


everyone enjoyed sherry and biscuits in the school, where churchwarden Mr Shaw thanked Mr and Mrs Dearden for their seven years of service and friend­ ship. He presented them with a


in church affairs, the WI and th e Women’s Unionist Association. Mrs Driver had lived a


presented Mrs Dearden with a gold watch on behalf of the Sunday School and rose queen Barbara Hargreaves gave Mrs Dearden a bouquet from the parishioners. Mr Alan Haworth recited


how much he and his wife had enjoyed their stay at St Leonards.


L eo n a rd ’s Church was conducted by the Rev. F. E. Chard. Mrs Driver leaves three children.


Music The newly-decorated


committee staged a spring dancing in aid of funds, with music provided by Mr and Mrs Robinson, of Burnley, and a buffet supper.


Chatburn


Join choir Probationers Patrick


Maddock, led the Day School Anniversary service in the


afternoon and welcomed parents, headmaster Mr H.


E. Boden and staff. The preacher was the Rev. A. Siddall, Vicar of St Paul’s, Low Moor. The theme of the service


Bailey and Carl Price were admitted to the choir of Christ Church, Chatburn, on Sunday morning. They have been attending rehear­ sals and services for several weeks and have passed the necessary tests of the Royal School of Church Music. The vicar, the Rev.


interior of Downham Village Hall echoed to the sound of music on Friday. The hall’s management


cheque, as a token of appre cia tion from the parishioners. M rs E . C h a dw i c k


Dunsop Bridge


Postcard Speaker at Dunsop Bridge


WI was Mr J. Watson, of Skipton, who talked about his job as marketing director of Waddington Games. Introduced by Mrs J.


Carr, he spoke of the large number of suggested games submitted to the firm each year and explained why some of them have to be rejected. He was thanked by Mrs S. Mason. Vice-president Mrs Carr


a poem written for the occa­ sion. In reply, Mr Dearden said


welcomed new member Mrs E. Shepherd, of Dinkley Green Farm. Birthday greetings were sent to Mrs K. Bond and Mrs A. Parrington. A letter from Abbeystead


Trumps Whist winners at Langho


Autumn Club were: Ladies — Mrs M. Hitching, Mrs C. Nelson, Mrs L. Mattock ( cons). Gents — Mrs Marshall, Miss Astley, Mrs M. Hargreaves (cons). The next meeting is on Tuesday.


Party A birthday party in St


Leonard’s School, Langho, tonight will celebrate the 40 ye a r s of St Leonard’s Mo t h e r s ’ Union. Mrs Geldard, an MU member, has made a birthday cake, which has been decorated by Mrs Walker-Smith. The Melrose Singers will enter­ tain.


Service Carole and Barbara


H argre ave s , of 1st St Leonard’s Guides, Langho, have been awarded a flash for four months’ continuous s e r v i c e . New Guid e Samantha Bonnick has been enrolled.


Right cards Winners at St Lonard’s


was “Hands” and each of the four classes spoke and sang on one aspect of the theme. Mr Siddall told parents they could be sure that the chil­ dren were in good hands and


for the school’s maintenance fund. The organist was Mrs H. Brewer and the pianist


talked about hands that c r e a t e , th a t care and control. Children took a collection


Mrs B. Strickland.


Outing in store Mrs D. Atkinson and Mrs


Cottam were tea hostesses at Chatburn’s Ribblesdale Club. The ladies played dominoes and the men snooker. Secretary Mrs M. Frank­


Church whist and domino drive were: Ladies — Miss S. Hayes, Mrs G. Hatton, Coun. Mrs Marshall. Gents — C. Crook, B. Edwards, Coun. Mrs Roberts. Dominoes: Mrs M. Simp­


son, B. Marshall, Coun. Pye. Raffle winners were Mr W. Carter and David South.


Leonard’s, Langho, have won swimming badges. They are: Stewart Rose, Jason Garside, Timothy Tomlinson and Michael Mansfield. Ronnie Clayton, former Blackburn Rovers and England captain, will speak a t the pack meeting on Tuesday.


Footballer Four Cub Scouts of St


Chipping


land gave notice of a possible outing to Morecambe and Heysham next month and also announced a bring and buy stall at next week’s meeting.


were part of the prgoramme at the meeting of Chatburn Friday Club. Della Brewer, Sara Bradley and Shelley Holgate gave an entertain­ ment based on nursery rhymes. The girls used paste


Games Outdoor and indoor games


pictures and card in a hand­ icraft session. Birthday


greetings were sung for Jill Porter and Joanne Robins was welcomed as a new member.


Hurst Green


Over 60s Club held their usual whist and domino drive in the Memorial Hall. Whist winners: Ladies —


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Mrs Robinson, Miss H. Bretherton. Gents — Mr C. Snape, Mr R. Whalley. Dominoes: Mr R. Cowgill,


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Hurst Green branch of the Conservative Association took the form of a whist and domino drive in the Memo­ rial Hall. There was an attendance


of 52 and a profit of £19 was made. During the interval there was the customary sale of parcels. Whist winners: Ladies —


Mrs Rhodes, Mrs Walton. Gents — Mr W. Berry, Mr I. Wilkinson. Dominoes: Miss Chaffer,


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Farewell gifts The Rev. P. H. Dearden


placed in the churchyard in memory of Mrs Mabel Ratcliffe, and some chur­ c hwa r d e n ’s s t a v e s in memory of,Mr Joseph Walmsley. , A f t e r t h e s e rv i c e ,


conducted his last Sunday service as vicar of St- Leonard’s Church, Langho. He dedicated a seat to be


been given to Chipping Happy Days Club from the local Helm Charity. At the meeting, Mr and


Oddities A cheque for £100 has


Mrs Theobald, of Fulwood, took along their collection of “oldies and oddities” to show members. A cheque for £25 has been


sent to the Pat Seed Cancer S c a n n e r f u n d . Final arrangements were made for a Lakeland trip on Tuesday. Raffle winners were Mrs


Fletcher, Mrs Kenyon, Mrs Burrows and Mrs Bailey.


Club rally Young members of Chip­


ping Pony Club have had an active time over the school holidays, with 24 riders taking part in a working rally at Mrs H. Sandham’s farm in Hesketh Lane. They also took part in a


treasure hunt over Chipping and Lickhurst Fells. The winning pair were Aileen Paul, of Knowle Green, and Richard Weld Blundell, of Chipping. On another day, members


went by coach to Hazel Grove, Cheshire, to watch the area qualifier for the Prince Philip Cup. The next big event for the


WI promised that members would visit Dunsop Bridge for the August meeting. Thanks were received from Clitheroe Round Table for a donation to the “talking newspaper” project. Arrangements were made


for an outing to the Ideal Home E x h i b i t i o n in Manchester and members were reminded of the group meeting next Thursday. A raffle was won by Mrs


L. Leedham and the compet­ ition for the most interesting postcard by Mrs M. Pye, Mrs E. Whitham and Mrs J. Carr.


Coffee A coffee evening and


br ing-and-buy is being organised by Mrs M. Eccles and her friends on May 15th, at 7-30 p.m. The venue is the Wh i t ewe l l Hotel and proceeds will go towards St Micha el’s Ch u r c h , Whitewell, and St Hubert’s Church, Dunsop Bridge.


Bolton-by-Bowland


Tricks and spots Winners at Bolton-by-


Bowland WI’s whist and d omi n o d r i v e we r e :


Ladies — Mrs S. Hatton, Mrs E. Altham, Mrs Swales. Gents — Mr D. Wright, Mr P. Edwards, Mr L. Swallow. Domonoes: Mr F. Hatton,


Mrs M. Singleton, Mrs Westwell, Mr J. Lofthouse, Mrs A. Partington, Mr J. Tomlinson.


stalls, which included bring- and-buy, cakes and produce and a plant table. Chairman Mrs R. Steven­


Club’s coffee evening, held at Closes Hall, Bolton-by- Bowiand, by permission of Mrs M. Heaton, raised £86. Business was brisk at the


Brisk trade The Bowland Gardening


son thanked Mrs Heaton and peresented her with a potted plant. Raffle winners were: Mrs


N. Cornthwaite, Mr D. Cressy and Mrs M. Cowk- ing. The money raised will go towards the club’s September show.


Knocked out Members of Bolton-by-


Bowland YFC made up two teams to enter the Lanca­ shire Young Farmers six-a­ side quiz. Unfortunately the A team


was beaten in the first round and the B team in the second round. The competition was held at Penwortham on Sunday.


Sabden


Over-60s weekly whist and domino drive at St Mary’s Club were: Whist: Ladies — Mrs Trotter, Mrs Southwell, Mrs Charnley. Gents — Mr E. Flanagan, Mr E. Wilson, J. Sim, B. Nixon. Dominoes: Mrs K. Newby,


Weekly drive Winners of the Sabden


Mrs N. Hargreaves, Mrs F. Boocock, Miss E. Prescott. Competition: Mrs Parsons.


West Bradford


club is the pony show on May 20th, on Chipping play­ ing field.


Whalley


Abbey Senior Citizens’ whist and domino drive were: Ladies — Miss M. Hudson, Mrs M. Holt. Gents — Mrs M. Lancaster, Mrs Titterington. Dominoes: Mrs F. Hindle,


Winning hands Whist winners at the


Mrs J. Proctor, Mrs A. Sutton, Mrs Crowe.


Slaidburn


Film show Cine films were shown by


from the Rev. Ward Jones. A forthcoming outing was discussed.


Miss Margot Watson to members of Slaidburn Over 60s Club in the Methodist Schoolroom. , Miss Watson gave an entertaining commentary on the films, taken both over­ seas and locally. Miss Peggie1 S t a r k i e p r e s id ed and expressed thanks. Apologies were received


at West Bradford Methodist Church annual jumble sale. The event, which included a pound stall, was organised by ladies of the church. Proceeds are for church funds.


Church funds The sum of £84 was raised


Read


explained, there were more than 1,200 people in the prison and his main concern was that he had so little time to spend with such large numbers of men.


t h a t t ime , he


William Phillipson, who moved to Read six years ago, has died in hospital at the age of 71. Mr Phillipson, of Whalley’


Keen gardener R e t i r e d f a rme r Mr


spent in Islington from 1968 to 1974, as chaplain to Pentonville Prison. A t


unusual theme of a talk given by the Rev. R. Bamford, of Burnley, to Read Ladies Friendly Circle. He referred to the time he


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Barker was married at Chat­ burn Methodist Church, on Saturday, to Miss Anne Benson. The bridegroom is the


Lorry driver Mr William


her mother, wore a model gown of classical design, with circular skirt and cape sleeves trimmed with Swiss lisse and guipure lace. She carried a white bouquet with orange roses. Bridesmaids were Miss Joyce Benson, the br id e’s s is ter and Miss


youngest son of Mr and Mrs Wi lliam Barker, of the White House, Downham. The bride, a bank clerk, is the eldest daughter of Mrs Mary Benson, of Ribbles­ dale View, Chatburn, and the late Mr John Benson. The bride, given away by


Joanne Barker, the brideg­ room’s niece. They wore dresses in a floral design with cape sleeves. Best man was Mr Robert


Hewitt. Groomsman was Mr Derek Vickery, the brideg­ room’s brother-in-law and ushers were Mr Robin Barker, the bridegroom’s brother, and Mr Dennis Whittaker, the br ide’s cousin. The c e r emo n y was


performed by the Rev. Alan Ward Jones and the organist was Mr Clifford Johnson. A reception was held at the Black Bull, Rimington. After the honeymoon in the Lake District the couple will' live in West Bradford. Photograph: Hyndburn


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Road, was a member of Northtown Parish Council and keenly interested in gardening. A funeral service tomor­


row afternoon at St John the Evangelist Church, Read, will be followed by crema­ tion.


Disco Saturday evening was


dancing night for the under 16’s at St John’s School, Read, where the village Scout and Guide parents’ committee organised a disco. More than 200 youngsters


gyrated to music by the Ben Wo r s l e y ro a d Show. Proceeds of £40 are for the uniformed groups’ funds.


Lucky Winners at Monday even­


ing’s whist drive in Read Constitutional Club were: Ladies — Mrs A. Cunliffe, Mrs J. Haworth. Gents — Mrs P. Longbottom, Mrs P. Larkin, Mrs M. Pollard. Competition: Mrs S.


Coward. MC was Miss E. Ennis.


PARADE


THE sound of brass will fill the air in Clitheroe town centre on Sunday, when the Scouts, Guides, Cubs and Brownies stage their annual St George’s Day parade.


service at Clitheroe Parish Church taken by the Vicar, the Rev. J. C. Hudson. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Alan Ward Jones, Methodist minister at Chat­ burn. Music for hymns will be


Proceedings begin with a


played by the Haslingden and Helmshore Brass Band, which will lead the parade after the service.


One charity to benefit


from the parade will be the Ribble Valley “talking news­ paper.” Money taken from the collection in the Parish Church will go towards the p r o j e c t , which begins producing news cassettes for the blind and disabled on May 4th.


Accountant is vicar’s warden


A C C O U N T A N T Mr Derrick Holmes is the new vicar’s warden at Clitheroe Parish Church. He succeeds Dr W. D. Oliver, who has resigned after serving for three years.


made at the annual vestry meeting. Mr Gerald Hood continues as people’s warden and Mr John Waddington and Mr Douglas Smith as deputies.


The appointment was


parochial meeting, Mr John Moor and Mrs Greta Mars- den were elected to the church council and Mr Brian Haig, Mr Gordon Dixon and Mr Peter Moore as sides­ men. Mr Michael Watkins is the new auditor and Dr Oliver is the vice-chairman.


At the following annual Mr Joe Robinson, the


treasurer, reported a nomi­ nal deficit of £35 on income and expenditure of £14,000. Giving during the year had increased by £460.


As well as expenditure on


maintaining the church and the parish hall, £1,000 had been given for missionary work and £650 to charities.


PCC secretary, said the new electoral roll had 1,014 names, one more than at the last revision six years ago.


Miss Kate Glisbey, the The vicar, the Rev. John


Hudson, commented on the in t e r e s t shown in the parish’s Mission and Jubila­ tion week last year. He reported an increase of 500 communicants during 1977.


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