Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, May 17th, 1979 5 News from the Villages Grindleton Say cheese


Dairy products and English cheeses were dis­ cussed by Mrs Mary Crook in a talk to Grindleton WI. She gave hints on their use and several recipes, and samples of six varieties of cheese were among the evening’s refreshments.


In a competition for the


best home-made cottage ch e e s e , Mrs C r o o k awarded points to Mrs H. Read, Mrs E. Greenwood and Miss M. Brennand. Mrs G. S. Moir thanked


Mrs Crook. Mrs E. Green­ wood, link delegate for Saw'ley and Grindleton at the AGM in London, read the resolutions and was instructed on voting.


E x h ib i t o r s at the


Clitheroe WI Show were thanked for their support and members were glad to see the Aspinall trophy for preserves back on the president’s table.


Tested recipes were


requested for the LFWI diamond jubilee cookery book.


Members s to o d in


silence in memory of Mrs M. Lord, a member who died recently.


Mr and Mrs J. Huddles­


ton, of Birchen Lea, Chip­ ping, extended an invita­ tion to their farm open day on June 2nd.


Waddington


Resolutions Waddington Women’s


Institute discussed resolu­ tions to be debated at the WI annual meeting in Lon­ don next month.


Members were opposed


to mixed hospital wards and the closure of village schools. They were in favour of two other prop­ osals which will come before delegates to the- AGM: compulsory training for motor-cyclists and s t r o n g e r d eter ren ts against crime.


The meeting heard that


Mrs Margaret Lupton had been selected to represent the WI county quiz team against the Townswomen’s Guild at Lancaster Univer­ sity on June 27th. Mem­ bers will be going on a trip to Chester the same month.


Members listened to a


report from Miss M. Booth on her visit to Denman College and welcomed a new member Mrs G. Dyer, who won the beetle drive. Runner-up was Mrs C. Winning, with the booby prize going to Mrs E. Irwin.


Tonight, members will


attend the group meeting at Newton (coach leaves the Sun Inn at 6-45 p.m.).


Offering Waddington Methodist'


Church gift day offering totalled £200.


Tribute An urgent plea has gone


out to residents of Wad­ dington to make a special effort to turn out and vote for their parish councillors next Thursday. At the last meeting of


the old council, Coun. Brian Keating pointed out that with nine candidates battling for seven places, they would need all the encouragement they could get from residents. It would be disappointing to have a low poll. Voting will be as usual in St Helen’s Sunday School


between 8 a.m, and 9 p.m. Parish Council chairman


Coun. John Walmsley thanked the councillors for their support during the past three years and the clerk, Mr Eric Lucas, for his outstanding work. Coun. Walmsley paid


special tribute to three retiring members — Coun. J. Smithson after 20 years, Coun. Mrs E. Garnett (nine years) and Coun. Mrs Janet Ross (three years).


Tour hall Young members of Wad­


dington and West Brad­ ford Mothers’ Union were given a conducted tour of Browsholme Hall by Mrs E. C. Parker. The 28 members and


friends especially admired the Great Hall, with its trophies collected through the past five centuries. The lovely carving and the picture gallery, with its portraits of previous own-


Miles out!


A WRONG caption in the English Tourist Board’s 1979 guide has ju s t ly upset Wad­ dington. Under a pict ure of the


village’s picturesque Coronation gardens is the name “ Wa r ­ rington. ” In an attempt to


make appeasement, the Tourist Board has sent an apology to the Par­ ish Council, promising to make amends in the next edition and wish­ ing Waddington an enjoyable season.


ers, also had great appeal. Mrs Parker served


refreshments and was thanked by Mrs C. F. Goodchild on behalf of the group. Walking in the morning


sunshine before leaving the grounds, the members admired the Tudor brick­ work of the hall’s frontage and the masses of wild daf­ fodils.


Anthems The choir of St John the


E van g e l is t C hu r ch , Accrington, sang at even­


song at St Helen’s, Wad­ dington, and was accom­ panied by many of the con­ gregation. T h e p r o g r a m m e


included the anthems “0 Lord increase our faith" and “From the rising of the sun.” Canon C. F. Goodchild,


Vicar of St Helen’s, con­ ducted the service and the Rev. Dennis Crook, Vicar of St John’s, preached. The visitors were given


refreshments after the service.


Blue stall A successful morning


and e v en in g e f f o r t arranged by the Friends of St Helen’s, Waddington, was held at Twitter Bridge Farmhouse, the home of Mrs Enid Loxham. Coffee and biscuits were


served and among the well stocked stalls a blue stall attracted much attention for the ingenuity of the gifts displayed. Mrs Loxham's team of


workers included her two daughters and a grand­ daughter. Raffle winners were


Lucy Hatherell and Mrs C. Whitehead. Mrs L. Bird won the treasure hunt. Over £143 was raised


and officers of the Friends of St Helen’s thanked Mrs Loxham for organising the event.


Read


Gala plans Representatives from


many local organisations attended a meeting to dis­ cuss Read’s annual gala, to be held on June 9tn. They were Mr Jack


Shaw, Mr Stuart Riley, Mr Cyril Law and Mrs Dee Bottoms (parish council), Jack Fields (FC), Mrs Jean Fields (CC ladies’ tearoom committee), Miss G. Smith (St John’s MU), Mr J. Cavanagh (p r im a ry school), Miss A. Dyson (WI), Mrs P. Summer (Conservative Associa­ tion), Mr K. Law (Scouts), Mrs M. W i lk in s o n (Guides), Mrs C. Caladine (Ladies’ Conservative Association), MrW. Black, Mrs N. Wilkinson and Mr and Mrs R. Neish, The WI will hold a floral


art exhibition in the school, the MU will serve after­ noon teas, CC women members will sell sweets and crisps and there will also be pony rides. Other organisations will


also run stalls and there will be races for young children, five-a-side foot­ ball and many other field events. Slaidburn Prize Band will play. Final arrangements will


be made at a meeting in St John’s School at 7-30 p.m. on June 5th.


Coffee time A coffee day at the home


of Mr and Mrs G. Garth, Woodhead Road, Read, raised over £102 fo r Christian Aid. Competition winners


were: Mrs Lunn, Mrs B. Beverley, Susan Gar­ dener, Caroline Chambers and Vicky Lunn (all of Read), and Mrs M. Wilkin­ son (Simonstone).


Swimmers First-stage swimmers’


badges were awarded at a Read Cub Scouts meeting to Mark and Rafe Saun­ ders and Jason Travis; bronze arrow badges to Jason Ward and Andrew Wight; and a silver arrow to Derek Attride.


Buffet A disco and buffet sup­


per organised by Read Scout and Guide Parents’ Association, held in St John’s School, raised £145 to send a Read Scout to the New Mexico Jamboree this summer.


Bus tokens Distribution of bus


tokens to Read pensioners will take place at the cric­ ket club pavilion between 10 and 12-30 on Monday morning.


Lucky Winners at a Read Con­


stitutional Club whist drive were: Ladies — Mrs A. C u n l i f fe , Mrs S. Hensby. Gents — Miss A. Wilkinson, Mrs A. Isles. Mrs L. Hargreaves won the special prize and Mrs R. Hargreaves was MC.


Mitton


For tower A whist and domino


drive organised by Mr and Mrs Richard Simpson, with the help of their families and friends raised £185 for Mitton Church Tower Restoration Fund. The vicar, the Rev. A.


R. Higginson, presented the prizes and thanked Mr and Mrs Simpson and their helpers. Mr A. Lay cock was MC


for whist and Mrs G. Pear­ son for dominoes. Whist winners: Ladies


— Mrs Wright, Mrs F. Capstick, Miss M. Hudson, Mrs Ward. Gents — Mr Haworth, Mr Chew, Mrs W. Simpson, Mr A. Robin­ son, and Mr Craven. Dominoes — Miss C.


Sabden


Darts awards Sabden’s White Hart


darts team, Ribble Valley Darts League Second Divi-


Laycock, Mrs Holgate, Mrs Seedall, Mr Tomlin­ son, Mrs Capstick, Mrs J. Pearson, Mr W. Jolly, Mrs Tomlinson and Mrs A. Laycock.


Competition winners —


Rev. A. R. Higginson, Miss M. Pye, Mr R. Pearson.


Bolton-by-Bowland


Nursery visit Bolland Gardening


Club’s visit to Queen’s Park nurseries, Burnley, enabled members to see how the town’s park is sup­ plied with plants and the council with flowers. Their tour included the


vegetable garden, where a demonstration is open to the public each Saturday morning. Mrs M. Cressey thanked


Mr Peter Eastwood, who showed the party round. A short business meeting was followed by supper. The new owner of Hol­


den Clough Nurseries, Mr Foley, will talk on “Shrubs for the small garden” at the club’s meeting in the Village Hall on June 13th.


Two contests Bolton-by-Bowland


YFC members had two contests last week. The girls judged victoria sand­ wich cakes at the home of Mr and Mr H. Pickard and the boys judged carcases a t Vv h a 1 1 e y slaughterhouse, by per­ mission of Mr J. Ellis. Mrs G. Scott judged the


girls’ contest and made the Following awards: Seniors — J . M o s s , M . Cornthwaite, M. Life. Juniors — H. Stockton, V. Pickard and S. Booth (joint), A. Stockton. Helen Stockton thanked


Mr and Mrs Pickard and Mrs Scott. Mr G. Wilkinson made


the following awards in the carcase contest: Seniors — M. Cornthwaite, M. Dakin, B. Cornthwaite. Juniors — G. Metcalfe, A. Life and P. Dakin and R. Lund (joint). Richard Stevenson


thanked Mr Ellis and Mr Wilkinson. At the club’s spring


dance in the Village Hall, the Nookies disco supplied the music and Kentucky fried chicken followed by trifle was served.


Gisburn


Mystery The annual mystery trip


arranged by Gisburn Mothers’ Union took mem­ bers over Blubberhouses, through Ripon to Thirsk, and on to Kilburn, where they visited the furniture maker who has a mouse as his trademark. At Coxold an excellent


high tea was enjoyed and the church was visited afterwards. The return journey was via Knares- borough.


Cow ties At a meeting of Gisburn


YFC, the girls did flower arrangements, the junior boys made cow ties and the intermediate and senior boys were engaged in trac­ tor handling. Their venue was the


home of their president, Mr George Bargn, and his wife, at Manor Farm, Nappa. Winners were: Girls,


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Providence Slaidburn Over 60s


heard a talk by the Rev. Graham Vickers,, of Whal­ ley, entitled “It’s provi­ dence” at a meeting in the Methodist School. Accompaniment to


hymns was played by Mrs E. Hudson. Silence was observed in tribute to the memory of Mr and Mrs Harry Clement, who died recently.


Judge stock Slaidburn YFC met at


Gamble Hole Farm, New­ ton, the home of Mr and Mrs John Parker, for stock judging. Master judge was Mr W. Kenyon.


Junior — Helen Falshaw, Linda Hanson, Helen and Alison Lund (joint third). Intermediate — Judith Emmett, Wendy Scott, Louise Wilkinson. Boys, Junior — Mark


Hanson, Mark Berry, Andrew Robinson. Inter­ mediate — James Pate, Ian Coates and Robert Lancaster (joint second). Senior — Andrew Bargh, John Thistlethwaite. Judges Mrs Sparling, Mr


Alan Bancroft, Mr Fred Fletcher and Mr Hartley were thanked by Alison Lund and Ian Coates. Ian afterwards chaired a business meeting.


.sion champions, were pre­ sented with their awards on Thursday. The captain, Joe Wright,


received the Second Divi­ sion trophy from Mrs


‘ Joyce Holgate, secretary of Ribble Valley Ladies League. Trophies were also pre­


sented to members of the team — E. Eastham, K. Frankland, B. Wright, K. Parsons, P. Shipston, A. Dearden, M. Maher, P. Lambert and C. Bywater. The team was promoted


last season from the Third Division and next season will be in the First.


Winning hands At a whist and domino


drive for Sabden Over 60’s on Monday, whist winners were: Ladies — Mrs Southwell, Mrs Howarth, Mrs Hargreaves. Gents — Mr Howarth, Mrs Hill, Mr Southwell. Dominoes:- Mrs K.


Newby, Mrs R. Graham, Mr R. Guest. Winners at Thursday's


drive were Whist, Ladies . — Mrs Woodend, Mrs R. Birtwell. Gents — Mr Cot- tarn, Mrs Hill, Mrs Green. Dominoes: Miss E. Pre­


scott, Mrs K. Newby. Raf­ fle: Mrs Green.


In bloom Sabden villagers had a


coach trip on Saturday to the annual flower parade at Spalding, Lincolnshire. Spalding in tulip time is


a national attraction and the party joined thousands of visitors from all over the country. At Springfields, millions of flowers were blooming. Mrs Marion Bridge organised the visit.


Family day Sabden Baptist Youth


Group hopes to arrange a party to attend a “day for all the family” which the Baptist Union of Lanca­ shire and Cheshire is organising at Lytham on June 16th.


Measles A measles outbreak in


Sabden reduced the number of children taking part in the B a p t is t Church’s 181st Sunday School anniversary, but the celebration went ahead successfully. Offerings, for church


funds, were more than £ 200. The Rev. M. H. Taylor,


principal of the Northern Baptist College, preached at the morning and after­ noon services, and Mr M. Dyer was the soloist. A d em o n s t r a t io n ,


“Swinging Samson," was presented by the children in the morning. The measles outbreak


has caused Sunday School teachers to postpone the sponsored silence planned for Sunday. More than 20 children


were to have participated in a fund-raising effort to sponsor a 12-year-old girl in the Third World.


Chatbum


Paints A visit to the Crown


paint and wallpaper fac­ tory, Darwen, proved an interesting and enjoyable outing for Chatburn Men’s Society. They saw a film on


painting and decorating and were shown the vari­ ous types of paint pro­ duced and their uses.


Greetings


Hostesses at Chatburn’s Ribblesdale Club meeting were Mrs D. Atkinson and Mrs Cottam. Birthday greetings were sung for Mrs Adamson, Mrs Exton and Mrs Sellars and dominoes and "snooker were played.


Take oath Church wardens and


sidesmen from Christ Church, Chatburn, joined others from churches in the Whalley and Accring­ ton Deaneries for the Archdeacon’s visitation at


Slaidburn Among the senior boys,


highest points were awarded to Steven Hart­ ley, Stephen Peel, Neville Harrison and Martin Wad­ dington.


Junior girls have shown


an .interest in stock judg­ ing, and they competed with the boys. Winners were: Andrew Pinder,’ Gary Swindlehurst, Helen Parker and Alison Parker.


A demonstration o f


flower arrangements was given by Mrs N. L. Shaw, who judged the girls’ com­ petition for a table decora­ tion.


Senior winners: Sheila


Harrison, Sarah Walker, Elizabeth Robinson,


Rosemary Cross. Juniors: Jill Mason, Sheila Kenyon, Anne Parker , Linda Kenyon.


Supper was provided by


the hosts, who were thanked by chairman John Harrison, Stephen Hartley and Anne Parker.


At a short business


meeting a plaque was pre­ sented by Mrs Parker to Joyce Kenyon, who scored most points in a junior county quiz competition.


Congratulations were,


ext ended to Murray Walker and Mark Swin­ dells, who came third and fifth respectively in the county individual speaking competition.


St John’s, Accrington. At the service they took


oaths of office for the year. Tea and biscuits were served in the school after­ wards.


Loyal service Four choirgirls from


Christ Church, Chatburn, received the Bishop of Lancaster’s awards at Choral evensong in Black­ burn Cathedral. The medals, awarded


after four years of loyal service, were presented to Judith Baxter, Janet Spencer, Helen Spencer and Tina Holgate.


Quiz Members of Chatburn


Girls’ Friday Club played outdoor and indoor games and enjoyed a general knowledge team quiz at their meeting. Birthday greetings were sung for Joanne Smith.


Dunsop Bridge


Cake sale At the meeting of Dun-


sop Bridge WI, members’ home-made cakes were sold to raise money for the Institute’s friendship funds and muscular dys­ trophy box. Mrs M. Pinder presided


and birthday greetings were read for Mrs M. Pye and Mrs B. Hudson. All members have been invited to an open day at Mrs V. Huddleston’s farm at Chipping on June 2nd, for the WI's diamond jubilee effort. Names were taken for


the annual mystery outing on June 13th and for the visit to Abbeystead WI on June 19th. Raffle winner was Mrs A. Parrington. At the group meeting


hosted by Standfast WI at Calderstones, two Dunsop Bridge members, Mrs M. Dowle and Mrs S. Mason, won a competition for the prettiest piece of jewel­ lery.


Downham


Easy win Downham Cricket Club


won their first match of the season against Car­ rington Viyella at Eceles- ton, by 68 runs. The village team made


87 in 30 overs, Peter Craig being top scorer with 39. Their opponents were all out for 19.


Staves of office The church wardens of


Downham Parish Church, Mr N. Lund and Miss M. E. Barton, together with the sidesmen, attended the Archdeacon’s Visitation at St J o h n ’ s C h u r ch , Accrington. The churchwardens


received their staves of office and the sidesmen were confirmed in their duties. The Archdeacon gave


his charge for the year, which will be brought before the next PCC meeting.


Cabaret A cabaret night organ­


ised by Mr K. Hall for Downham Cricket Club raised £75. An audience of about 120


were entertained by Clitheroe Folkers Cabaret and comedian Johnny (Goon) Tweed, one-time scriptwriter for the Goon Show. Mrs F. Ro b i n s o n


arranged the refreshments and there was a raffle for prizes given by club members.


Parish meeting Lord Clitheroe was


again elected chairman and Mr G. Braithwaite clerk at Downham annual parish meeting, which nine people attended. Miss M. E. Barton, Mr


W. I. Todd and Mr J. Jack- son were appointed to deal with the St Thomas’s Day charity, and Mr Braith­ waite and Mr W. Robinson as representatives on the Association of Parish Councils. A balance of £67.14 in


the accounts was reported. The problem of water run­ ning down Chapel Brow was discussed. Lord Clitheroe thanked


Mr Braithwaite for his work during the year and Mr E. Croft expressed thanks to Lord Clitheroe.


Hurst Green


Wild life Slides of locally-filmed


wild life were shown by Mr Peter Smith, of Preston, at a meeting of St John’s young families group, Hurst Green. Between 40 and 50


people attended the meet­ ing in Knowle Green vil­ lage hall and home-made suppers were provided. Mrs Kath Whittaker


won a bottle of sherry in a raffle and Mr J. Collinson won notepaper. On June 14th families


are invited to join the group on a walk round Dil- wortn and Ribchester. The party will leave Mrs


Mary Kay’s house at Dil- worth at 7 p.m., returning there for supper.


Gift day Officials re-appointed at


the PCC meeting at St John's, Hurst Green, were: Mr T. Woodcock (vice- chairman), Mrs E. Slinger (secretary), Mr G. F. Alway (treasurer), Mrs L. Peel (Press correspondent) and Mrs M. Bailey (rep­ resentative on the Memo­ rial Hall committee). Three new members, Mr


G. Whittaker, Mr Gar- stang and Mrs J. Hoyle, were welcomed by the chairman, the Rev. A. R. Higginson. Canon J. S. Long, of


Barnoldswick, will preach at evensong on Whit Sun­ day, June 3rd, which has been chosen as gift day for church funds. On June 2nd, a produce


stall will be held at the church entrance from 1-30 p.m. and goods for sale will be welcomed. Arrangements were


finalised for the vicarage garden party on June 23rd. The vi c ar t ha nk e d everyone for their services during the year.


Chipping


On offer A selection of adults and


children’s clothing will be on sale at Chipping village hall on Wednesday even­ ing. The sale is being organised by the play group committee, in aid of more toys and equipment.


Slide show Slides of “Beautiful Bri­


tain" were shown by Mr and Mrs W. Carefoot, of Longridge, to Chipping Ha p p y D a y s ’ C 1u b members.


Sympathy wa s


expressed to the families of Mrs M. Kenyon and Mrs D. Jeffery. Mrs Jeffery was a member of the wel­ fare committee supplying the club with afternoon teas every month. A donation to' the club


from the Ribble Valley Mayor, Coun. Harry Rid­ ing, was gratefully ack­ nowledged. Raffle winners were Mr


W. Robinson, Mrs Mars- land, Mrs Birkhead, Mrs Kenyon and Mrs Marsden.


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