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News from the Villages Chatburn


weekend in Chatburn. Tomorrow, the Playing Fields Committee is hold­ ing a dance in Downham Village Hall and the fol­ lowing day there will be an Antique and Craft Fair in Chatburn School Hall. In the afternoon, on the


Busy weekend I t’s going to be a busy


Angela Harb, Jeanne Har­ rison, Jill Porter, Jeanette Harrison, David Harrison, Sarah Hodgson, Martin Pearce, Charles Brayne and Michelle Darbyshire. A group of girls sang to recorder accompaniment. A steam engine built by


Others taking part were


school playing fields, there will be the annual gala, with children’s races, com­ petitions, fancy dress, pony rides, sideshows and refreshments.


evening for Chatburn Cubs was an investiture ceremony for eight new members. Paul Cr aig, Phi l ip


New members The highlight of the


Read


Appetising Appetising dishes were


Sunday School superinten­ dent Mr R. E. Barnes was on display and primary scholars demonstrated machine power to recorded sounds. At the evening service


made by Mrs S. Nowell, of the Nor th West Gas Board, at a cookery demonstration for Read Guides, pa rent s and friends. The dishes were raffled


repeat the demonstration because many o.f them were absent through ill­ ness when it was first pre­ sented at the Sunday School anniversary a few weeks ago.


Winning hands At Sabden Over 60s


and winners were Susan Gardner, Rosaline Shaw, Mrs Scarisbrick, Deborah Harrison, Susan Wilkinson and Josephine Russell.


Joanne Harrison and Sarah Richardson read the les­ sons and Mr Goodhall’s four children and the Son- shine group gave musical i tems, accompanied by guitar. Prayers used were com­


Edwards , Mark Hall, Mark Alton, David Harri- son, J a son Ingham, Jonathan Taylor and Mark Johnson were enrolled. Colin Payton was made a member last week. Activities included out­


door games and a nature trek. Ten Cubs had a day out


at Bowley, joined by other Cub Scouts from East Lancashire.


and four children, the Rev. John A. Goodhall, now of Brough, returned to Chat­ burn to preach at the Methodist Sunday School anniversary services. Col­ lections totalled £148.50. At the morning service,


Machine power Accompanied by his wife


scholars took part in a demonstration written and produced by Miss Anne Bowker. Tracy Giles and Susan Hodgson were the r e a d e r s and Sara h Richardson the voice of Jesus.


posed by Tracy Giles and Sarah Richardson. Mr C. C. Johnson was organist at both services.


Billington


Restoration A demonstration and


talk on furniture restora­ tion by Mrs J. Storey, entertained members of Bi l l ington and Langho Women’s Institute. She showed a Yorkshire


friends had an outing to Bradford Ice Rink, accom­ panied by leaders Mrs M. Wilkinson, Mrs G. Gardner and Lyn Wilkinson.


Skating Guides, Scouts and


£120 total A coffee evening at the


home of Mr and Mrs G. Britnell of Read raised £120 towards new choir robes.


High flying A demonstration of fly­


and a Lancashire chair and explained how they could be cleaned and repolished. She warned against


ing and the workings of a model aircraft replaced the usual Read Cub Scout meeting. Members of Pendle


repairing antiques with plain wood and mentioned that only furniture made before 1830 qualified for the description “antique.” She was thanked by Mrs J.


Price. The branch had held a


membership drive and as a result, Mrs Mary Jackson welcomed a number of vis­ itors. Winners of a compet­ ition for a household hint were Mrs C. Scarhill, Mrs D. Phillips and Mrs B. Warren. Raffle winners were Mrs E. Howarth and Mrs M. Ibbotson.


whist and domino drive in St Mary’s Club, whist win­ ners were — Ladies: Mrs Flannagan, Mr Jones. Gents: Mrs I. Green, Mrs R. Charnley. Dominoes: Mr T.


Wiswell


Cookery 'Wiswell WI members


enjoyed a talk and demon- s t r a t ion by Miss R. Mundy, of Bashall Eaves, on “Summer cookery.” She made starters, main course meals and exotic, sweets and was thanked by Mrs I. Thompson. All the dishes were raf­


fled, winners being: Mrs M. Alty, Mrs O. Barrott,


Graham, Mrs T. Graham, Mrs K. Newby. Raffle:


Mrs G. Sefton. On Thursday, whist win­


Mrs F. Birtwell, Mrs J. Carter, Mrs J. Entwistle, Miss E. M. Foster, Mrs M. Hopwood and Mrs K.


ners were — Ladies: Mrs M. Proctor, Mrs E. Har­ greaves. Gents: Miss B. Nixon, Mr J. Simm. Dominoes: Mrs N. Har­


greaves, Mrs L. Hunt, Miss E. Prescott. Raffle: Mr E. Flannagan.


Thanks A presentation to two


Sunday. Miss Joyce Blandford


Aeromodellers — Geoff Brown, Walter Hill, Roy Sharp and Mr Johnson gave the demonstration.


Club whist Winners at Read Con­


stitutional Club’s whist drive were: Ladies — Mrs H. Holmes, Mrs L. Har­ greaves. Gents — Miss E. Enni s , Mrs R. Ha r ­ greaves. Special prize: Mrs M. Holdsworth. Miss E. Ennis was MC.


Circle outing Read Ladies’ Friendly


Circle members visited the Octagon Theatre, Bolton, to see Alan Bennett’s “The Old Country.” The trip was organised by the sec­ retary Miss M. Dewhurst.


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Clean up Read Parish Council has


enlisted the help of village organisations for the Best Kept Village Competition. The church grounds and


long serving Sunday School teachers was made during morning service at Sabden Baptist Church on


and Miss Doris Dawson have retired after devoting many years to the Sunday


School. The minister, the Rev.


A. D. Briddock, thanked them for their help and small gifts were handed over by Sunday School pupils Jonathan and Sarah Graham.


Gisbum


Union annual meeting, members sadly accepted the resignations of trea­ surer Mrs M. Thurogood and secretary Mrs R. M. Wilkinson. After opening prayers,


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the vicar, Canon S. A. Selby, paid tribute to the excellent service they had given to the MU. Tributes were also paid


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REPRODUCTION CENTRE THE LARGEST SELECTION OF


Entwistle announced that the WI cake stall at Bar- row fete had raised £12, of which £5 went to fete


funds. The one day school plan­


ned for August has had to be postponed until later in


the year. Other dates fixed are


September 26th for the ACWW meeting at the Charter Theatre, Preston, and September 29th, pro­ visionally, for the jumble


sale.A competition for five tarts was won by Mrs I. Thompson. Raffle winner was Mrs E. Smith. Hostes­ ses were Mrs B. Forrest, Mrs C. Rothwell and Mrs N. Williams.


re-elected Mr A. Fenlon chairman and Mr P. Maw- son vice-chairman for the


Place for waste Wiswell Parish Council


coming year. Bulk containers for


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waste are to be put in Bar- row and Wiswell in the near future. The council is making


WISWELL WI members enjoyed a pleasant evening cruising along the canal


inquiries into the prospect of gas being brought to the village, after a request by a resident.


Whalley


by Mrs M. Hudson. She added thanks to Canon Selby for his help and gui­ dance and to Mrs Bairstow for auditing the accounts. Mrs Barker, of Horton-


path will be dealt with by the PCC, and the school­ children and staff will tidy up the playing field and school grounds. Scouts and Guides, Cub


Scouts and Brownies will help with general tidiness and the youth club will deal with the recreation area.


Sabden


Methodist Church were hos t s fo ra Burnley Me t h o d i s t Ci r c u i t Women’s Work meeting in the church hall last week. There was a very good


Mission work Women of Sabden


at tendance of Sabden membe r s and women throughout the Burnley circuit. Speaker was Mrs H.


made for the 40th anniver­ sary party and coffee and cake evening, both in Sep­


in-Ribblesdale, spoke on "Christian education” and was thanked by Mrs Hudson. Ar rangement s were


suggestions for the new syllabus, which starts with Evensong on September 9th. The opening meeting is on September 11th.


tember. Members were asked for


Competitions Members of Gisburn


Young Farmers’ Club met at the home of Mr and Mrs J. J. Crosier, Painley Farm, Gisburn, for a com­ petitions evening. While the girls deco­


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Jones, of Clitheroe, who described her missionary work in Africa and brought a selection of items made by the boys in the missio­ nary school where she worked. The chairman was Mrs


W. Riley, of Padiham, and the evening was organised by Mrs Beryl Platt. Mrs E. Spencer played the piano to accompany community singing. There was a brmg-and-


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ject of a talk given to Whalley WI by the curate of the village, the Rev. G. A. Parker.


Musical topic “Mozart” was the sub­


WI they heard the history of the composer and how he wrote three symphonies in one month. Records of some of his


With guests from Mitton


° n\ 49-strong partv, which included members of Whalley and Pendleton WIs, left by coach for'Skipton. Then it was all aboard a barge for a tranquil journey through glorious scenery along the locks towards Keighley. After stepping onto dry land, the party had supper at a Skipton inn. The trip


Mary Alty. church garden party on


Saturday. The next meeting will be


held on July 12th at Intack Farm, by permission of Mrs Joan Kirkham.


work were played and sl ides of Salzburg his birthplace, were shown. Mrs Bradley gave a vote of


thanks. Mrs M. Day, presiding,


asked members to stand in silence in memory of Mrs Alice Briggs, a former member. Mrs J. Morley, a new


drive arranged by Hurst Green Women Conserva­ tives raised nearly £20 for branch funds. Whist — Gent s: J.


Fund-raising A whist and domino


Robinson, T. Bailey, C. Howarth. Ladies: Mrs Manning, Mrs Charnley, Mrs G. Smith. Dominoes: Mr Seedhall,


member, was enrolled, and Mrs Lidsdale, a visitor, was welcomed. Mrs Johnson was con­


rated household- s i ze matchboxes, the junior boys wrapped fleeces and the intermediate boys held a sheep-shearing contest. Judges were Mr and Mrs E. Hargreaves of Hanlith,


girls — Helen Falshaw, Helen Lund, Alison Lund. Intermediate — Heather Lund, Judith Emmet t , Christine Mason. Junior boys — Mark


near Mallom. Winners were: Junior


buy stall and tea and bis­ cuits were served. The event raised £27 for the Wome n ’s Work for Methodist Missions.


Tricks and spots Whist winners at Mon­


day night’s whist and domino drive for Sabden Over 60s were: Ladies — Mrs A. Clarkson, Mrs Bush. Gents — Mrs I. Hill, Mrs I. Green and Miss B. Nixon (joint). Dominoe s : Mrs K.


Newby, Miss M. Wood, Mr Brown. Raffle: Mr Bush.


Repeat Sunday School pupjils


will give a demonstration “Swinging Samson” at the morning family service in Sabden Baptist Church on Sunday. Pupils decided to


caused at Waddington WI when guest sneaker Mrs Elaine Whittaker showed member s the kind of clothes their grandmas and mothers wore.


Grandma’s day Much hi l a r i ty was


ranging from an Edwar­ dian tea gown to boudoir caps, camisoles and beaded dresses of the 20s. Mrs Myerscough expressed thanks for a fascinating talk.


She displayed i tems


who organised the social side of the evening, pro­ vided supper ana pre­ sented a quiz.


The Clitheroe members,


A visit to Denman Col­ lege to see the Queen open


meeting will be held in Lancaster in October, and the international evening at the Charter Theatre, Preston, in September.


Hall. The autumn council


Hurst Green


Barge, Andrew Robinson, Mark Hanson. I n t e r ­ mediate — Ian Coates, David Capstick, William


Hartley. The judges and hosts


by Ian Coates. West Bradford


Well attended Anniversary services at


West Bradford Methodist Church on Sunday were


well attended. They were conducted by


were thanked by Judith Emmett and Alan Teal. New members Heather Sedgwick was welcomed


by enrolling members Mrs G. Pennington and Mrs K. Addison. The Rev. A. R. Higginson of Hurst Green closed the meeting with a prayer.


John’s, Hurst Green, and the Church of the Ascen­ sion, Ribbleton, joined members from Ribchester Parish Church for a ser­ vice of compline conducted by the Rev. A. J. Cave. The hosts were thanked


Joint service MU members from St.


Bolton-by-Bowland


dening Club heard a talk on "Shrubs for a small gar­ den” by Mr P. Folley, of Holden Clough Nurseries. The meeting was held at


Shrubs Bolton-by-Bowland Gar­


Whitestones Farm, the home of Mr and Mrs K. Harrison. A new member, Mrs Haworth, was wel­


comed. The next meeting will be


on August 8th at Fernside, by invitation of Mr and Mrs C. F. Pickles.


Mrs Gr eenhalgh, Mr Greenhalgh, Miss J. Ains­ worth, Mr Wentworth, Mr Kenyon. Competition: Mrs Lofthouse.


gratulated on reaching the semi-final of the ladies’ quiz at Barton Village


Dunsop Bridge


Dunsop Bridge WI went on a mystery trip that took them to the Chevin “Sur­ prise view” at Otley. The evening ended with


Mystery solved Members and friends of


Chipping


by Chipping Parish Church Mothers’ Union made £35 for church funds. The sale, in the Par ish Rooms, included a raffle and a cake stall.


Jumble A jumble sale organised


supper at Harry Rams- den’s fish and chip shop. A competition to guess the group’s destination was won by Mrs J. Carr.


Barrow


To charity Donations in lieu of flow­


sented £30 to Clitheroe Physiotherapy Centre, £22 to the Christie Cancer Fund, Manchester and £20 to Ba r r ow Un i t e d Reformed Church. Mr Nuttall was a former


tributed to the enjoyment of a walk for members of the Young Families group at St. John’s, Hurst Green. Accompanied by 12 chil­


Footpath walk Beautiful weather con­


Mr R. Peters, of Black­ pool. Solos, duets and choral items were per­ formed by the Christelles girls’ choir, Morecambe, and Mrs Kath Spicer, also of Morecambe, sang a solo. Gollections amounted to


£103.


the £180,000 extension was described by member Mrs M. Lupton.


sion, president Miss D. Dewrance requested items for display at the crafts exhibition on Saturday and gifts for the produce and cake stalls and afternoon teas.


During the business ses­


licensee of the two Barrow hotels, the Bay Horse and the Dog and Partridge.


Slaidburn


dren, they walked along the footpaths to Dilwortn Bot toms and Knowle Green, visiting the home of Mrs Mary Kay for refresh­ ments. Ar r angement s were


made for members to run a new goods stall at the


-Waddington


glass at the Haworth art gallery, Accrington. “The Orient” is the sub­


by Mrs Pat Hothersall. Mrs Nora Goodchild pres­ ided.


ject of International Day at Preston on September 26th, and the autumn coun­ cil meeting will be held on the evening of October 2nd at Lancaster. Thanks for flowers were


bers of the coffee morning and evening to be held at her home on July 4th.


She also reminded mem­


E. Irwin, Mrs G. Sagar and Mrs S. Armstrong vol­ unteered to be stewards at the Great Northern Show in August. County events include a one-day school in batik and a visit to see the Tiffany


Mrs O. Heywood, Mrs


received from Mrs A. Ches ter and Mrs M. Rigby.


Refuge . Young members of Wad­


dington and West Brad­ ford MU heard a talk by Mrs D. Russell, of Black- fa ur n, in whi ch she described how, with five friends, she had set up a refuge for battered wives. Thanks were expressed


Founder’s Birth The annual Founders’ Day


service in honour of the benefactor of Waddington Hospital was held at St Helen's Church. The service commemo­


rates the birthday of the hospital’s founder, Robert Parker, in 1633. Main preacher was the


Rev. E. M. Sidebottom, vicar of Grindleton. Les­ sons were read by Fr Ernest Smith, Reader at the Hospital, and Canon C. F. Gooachild. . The service was con­


ducted by lay reader Mr John Armstrong.


were the subject of a talk given to Slaidburn Over 60s Club by Mrs Freda Gordon, of Clitheroe. She described the many


Useful weeds Wild flowers and weeds


thanks.


practical uses of weeds and the chairman, the Rev. Ward Jones, expressed


ers at the funeral of Mr William Nuttall, Old Row, Barrow, totalled, £72. Mrs Nuttall has pre­


Gisburn fatstock sales


GISBl'KN Auction Mart had 80 accredited newly-calved cow.-; an d h e i f e r s fo rw a rd on


dited cow — A. Bradley (£500), II. Speak (£-IS5). Heifer — B. II. Proctor (£-135), F. H. Wrathall (£502). Cows made to £530 (£401 average), heifers £502 (£3Sf>).


Thursday. Prizewinners were: Accre­


Saying it with flowers


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ness” — this was the theme of a flower demon­ st rat ion organised at Cl i theroe Conservative Club bv the Cl i theroe Ladies’ branch of the Con­ servative Association.


‘FLOWERS are happi­


demonstrated flowers for happy occasions, from christenings to golden weddings. Afterwards the f lowers were r af f l ed among the 70 ladies pre­ sent , making £50 for branch funds.


Mrs Kathleen Marsh


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comed by branch chairman Mrs Eunice Owen and thanked by committee member Mrs Margaret Banks, who presented her with a small gift on behalf of members. Tea was served bv the committee.


Mrs Marsh was wel­


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cattle were offered. Prizewin­ ners were G. W. Bargh (£-115) and D. Moorhonse (£-118). B. W. springers made to £488, B. W. July calvers £425, B. \V. August ealvers £415, B. W. Sept, cal­


vers £418. In the store section (33 ani­


mals forward) Hereford X bul­ locks made to £200, heifers £-210. B. W. heifers £210.


In the calf section (228 accre­


dited calves) Friesian bulls to £112 (£71.05), heifers £88 (£53.35), Hereford X bulls £124 (£93), heifers £10S (£00.40). Charolais X bulls £140 (£110.00). heifers £115 (£72), Angus hulls £9S (£07), heifers £09 (£58.20).


Weaned calves: Friesian bulls


averaged £130, beef X bulls £100 ( £ 120. 10).


There were 110 store pigs for­


ward and thev made to £20 (£18.75).


cattle, 794 sheep and 32 pigs were forward.


In the fatstock section, 232


steers 102.8p (90.0p), medium lOO.Op (90.Dp), light heifers 90.5p (SO.Sp), medium 105.5p (91.2p), heavy 84.2p (83.8p).


Certified clean cattle: Light


certified: Young bulls 99.5p (9 1 .Op), light ste e rs 90.5p (SO.Op), medium 89.0p (85.0p), light heifers S5.4p (S0.3p), medium 8G.5p (80.3p), heavy So.Op (S0.4p), fat cows 75.0p (60.Op), bulls 70.8p (67. Ip).


Uncertified and previously Sheep: Light lambs 194.Up


(190.8p), s ta n d a rd 199.up (1 90. < p), medium 2 0 0 .Op (187.1p), heavy 100.5p <165.3p), overweight averaged 138.;>p, light hoggs 155.Op (152.Op),


s ta n d a rd 158.Op (151.3p), medium 145.5p (134.9p), shearl­ ings 135.Op (124.Op), uncertified hoggs £35 (£23.45), fat ewes £30 (£21.57).


Pigs: Porkers 54.Op (53.6p),


cutters 55.2p (54.6p), baconers 54.Op (54. Ip) overweight aver­ aged 4 8 .2p, fa t sows £82


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