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Monday night whist drive held in the Constitutional Club were: Ladies — Mrs Long, Mrs E. Charnley (cons). Gents — Mrs P. Larkin, Mr R. Goodway (cons). Special prizewin­ ner — Mrs M. Pickles. The MC was Mrs R. Har­ greaves. •


Right cards The winners at the


Chipping


for whist at a very well attended social arranged by Chipping MU.


Winning hands There were 15 tables


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. E. Ainsworth, Mr J. Robinson, Mr J. Roger­ son. Dominoes: Mr H. Jackson, Mrs A. Cookson, Miss J. Neary, Mrs A.


Ladies — Mrs D. Ingham, Mrs L. P rocter , Mrs Rogerson. Gents — Mrs


Whist winners were:


Burrows, Mr E. Howarth, Miss M. Pye.


(cake), Mrs Rogerson (perfume), Mr Rogerson (biscuits).


Hurst Green


meeting took the form of a mystery outing to Thur- nham Hall, near Glasson Dock. All agreed, the hall' was well worth a' visit. From there the party travelled a short distance to the Stork Hotel for a much enjoyed supper. Thanks were expressed by the president. The outing was ar­


Mystery trip Hurst Green WI’s latest


ranged by Mrs Agnes Eccles. The coach leaves the


cenotaph at Hurst Green dn July 13th, at 7 p.m., for an evening with Bil- lington WI.


Book borrowings up in villages


LIBRARY users at Read and Chatbum bor­ rowed more books last year, although in the Ribble Valley as a whole there was a slight decline in the number of volumes issued.


the year ended_April, Dis­ trict Librarian Miss Bar­ bara Snell said that a total of 679,177 books were issued, compared with 725,476 the year before. Commenting on the in­


In her annual report for M NLY Ion


creased use of Read and Chatbum libraries, Miss Snell put this down to the . personal service being given to readers, com­ bined with the high cost of travelling, and lack of public transport to the main library centres. Issues from the mobile


library had decreased slightly, but the service had made good progress, she said. One side of the service


'— the cassette libraries at Clitheroe and Whalley. Membership stands at


Tel. 24550


does not appear to be doing too well, however


206, a drop of 100. Some 3,783 cassettes were bor­ rowed compared with 5,031 the previous year. ‘ Miss Snell told our re­


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.seemed reluctance on the part of pensioners, who were previously exempted from fees, to accept the introduction of half sub­ scriptions. Presenting her quarter­


was a wide choice of music, from classical to popular, and individual re­ quirements and tastes ex­ pressed by the public were always taken into consideration. Some elderly members had been lost as there


ly report, Miss Snell said that from February to April, book issues .were 163,698, compared with 169,436 in 1980. Several libraries had


Raffle: Mrs'Cartwright


The next event will be on August 29th.


Sabden


dren joined members of the congregation for a family service at Sabden B a p t i s t C h u rch on Sunday, led by the minis­ ter, the Rev.-A. D. Brid- dock. . Also attending were 20


Family service The Sunday school chil­


with a coffee evening in the school: It. was a spe­ cial effort by youngsters aged between 10 ana 13 in support of The Interna­ tional Year of Disabled People. Opener Mrs, Ann Eves,


young people from Carey Street Baptist Church, Preston, wno spent the weekend at Sabden Bap­ tist conference centre.


group took to the roads on Sunday when they or­ ganised a treasure hunt around the Ribble Valley. The trail took them


On the trail Sabden’s CB supporters


of Padiham, spoke about the campaign which is being run jointly by the Save the Children Fund and the World Health Or-; ganisation. She congratu­ lated the guides on their enterprise. Mrs Eves was wel­


through Pendleton, Wis- well, Whalley, Hodder Bridge, Jeffrey Hill, Rib- chester and Dinkley to th e ir destination, the Petre Arms at Langho for lunch. Forty-five competitors


comed by Julie Haworth and thanked by Amanda Blackburn. .There was - a ■ bring and buy stall, cake stall and a variety of games. During the even­ ing'Interest badges were presented to Sarah Coul- ston, Amanda Walmsley ■ and Louise Fox for flower arranging. Julie Haworth received a' cook’s badge and Louise Fox an art and craft emblem.


CB club secretary Mr John Robinson and Mrs Robinson, Mr Neil How­ arth and other members. Mr Robinson presented a bouquet to Mrs Jenny Dixon, wife of the club chairman Mr Jack Dixon, for her help with the club. Proceeds from the event will go to the Sabden Dis­ abled Appeal Fund.


took part and winners were Mr and Mrs Andy S tanw o r th of Thorn Street, Sabden. Second were Mr and Mrs Green, booby Graham Rimmer and Paul Duff. The organiser was the


60s chose Morecambe for their annual day outing last week. After spending the afternoon in the resort they enjoyed a visit to a variety concert star­ ring Moira Anderson.


Day out A party of Sabden Over


porter that she was mys­ tified by the drop. There


.4,297, . although the small travelling library issued 498 more books' this April than April 1980. A total of 377 fewer cassettes were issued.


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shown an increase in issues, including Read at 297 higher, although Chatburn had dropped behind and showed a de­ crease of 300. Mobile library issues showed a decrease of


social for Sabden Over 60s w h is t winners were: Ladies — Mrs A.' Denny, Mrs A. Clarkson. Gents — Mrs C. Howarth and Mrs I. . Green (joint). Dominoes: Mrs I. Met­ calfe, Mr W. Bro.wn, Mrs T. Graham. Raffle: Mrs A. Clarkson.


Tricks and spots At Monday night’s


Summer treat


. A party of residents and friends of Littlemoor House, Sabden, enjoyed a mystery coach trip around the Ribble Valley stop­ ping at St Ann’s Court, Clitheroe, for supper. The outing* was a summer treat organised by the warden Mrs Dorothy Thobum.


Langho Choir


recent meeting, members' of St Leonard’s Mothers’ Union have formed a ladies’ choir. Rehearsals will be held on the first Monday of the month at 7-15 p.m., beginning on September 7th. Mrs Kath­ leen Stirzaker will be the conductor' and the chon- will be open to all MU


As the resu lt ‘ of a members.


Guides raised £87 for the “ Stop polio” campaign


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WATCHED bv some of his friends, Elliott Tayl- forth (11), of Bilsberry Cottages, had a great .time knocking down cans at Hurst Green on Saturday. The sideshow was one of the most popular at the St John’s Church annual garden party which raised;


£317 for.church funds. It was held in the vicarage grounds which, had


been prepared by members of the congregation. Games were organised by the children and raffle prizes were won by Mrs A. Holden, Mrs R: Eyre, Mrs C. Channing, Miss M. Greenall/and Mr W. Bond. ■


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PCC members thank all those who helped and i-V'V a.-‘.v ■ • 4 - i, i ► l ♦ x' sJ'T


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Special effort The 2nd St Leonard’s


' Carter. First halt was Clitheroe


L eo n a rd ’s M o th e r s ’ Union, Langho, enjoyed a mystery coach trip ar­ ran g ed by Mrs Joan Smith and Mrs Margaret


See church M e m b e r s o f St


where the party was shown round the restored Parish Church by Miss K. Glisby. The journey was continued by way of Sabden to Colne and Nelson, Barrowford. Higham, Gisburn ana Chatburn, for a halt at the Brown Cow.


Martin Top


ternoon was “the church is a community offering love and friendship”.


of Radio Blackburn, was guest preacher at the monthly group services at Salem Congregational Chapel, Martin Top, on Sunday. His message in the af­


Message Mr Fletcher Richardson


. the day' amounted to £35 ■ for TEAR Fund. Miss Alice Parkinson Was the organist.


Richardson’s message was on “Faith”. Offerings for


West Bradford


Tributes A t ' a meeting of St


paid to Mrs K. Parkinson and Mr E. Hindle who died recently. Mrs K. Parkinson had been a faithful member for many years and Mr E. Hindle the auditor.


Silent tributes were


pational therapist, gave an interesting talk on her work as a community oc­ cupational therapist in the Ribble Valley and showed some useful aids for the physically handicapped.


Mrs Crook was thanked


by Mrs Dilys Smith and thanks were paid to Mrs Nuttall and Mrs Howarth for acting as hostesses.


Mrs A. Crook, an occu­


Catherine’s MU Mrs K. Frankland led prayers and Mrs M. Mackenzie ac­ companied the hymn.


and their children Jill and' Ian of Chatburn sang, “All things Bright and Beautiful’’, and “Singing fr om th e Mount a i n Spring”, accompanied by Roy on the guitar. In the evening Mr


Mr and Mrs Roy Porter Chatburn


gregation at the Family Service at Christ Church on Sunday. The Friday Club banner, carried by Julie Harrison and a t­ tended by Naomi Johnson and Ingrid Hall, was dedi­ cated by the vicar, Canon C. R. Butlin.


Children help There was a good con­


was carried by James Tingl e a t t e nde d by Robert Tingle and Paul Craig. The lesson was read by Timothy Butlin, and Mark Hall and Lynn Ridgway demonstrated the talk given by the vicar. Mr and Mrs R. Porter and their children, Jill and Ian, sang the chorus “Turn your eyes upon Jesus,” and the hymn “Come let us sing Praise to our King.” .


The Cub Scout’s flag


by Jill Porter, Robert Tingle, Samantha Limbert and Susan Rhodes.


Collections were taken


;the Sunday school scho­ lars are busy preparing for the crowning of the Sunday School Queen on Saturday and the anniver­ sary the following day.


Preparations Teachers and parents of


dominoes. Tea hostesses were Mrs Jackson and. Mrs Campbell.


spent Dy the members of Kibblesaa


Quiet time A qui


uiet afternoon was dv


Sale Club playing


day of the village gala, where they had a stall, and thank all who helped on this occasion.


Slaidburn


Brennand’s Endowed School have been on out­ ings to St Annes and Liverpool. Mrs Kathleen Robinson took her class of infants and lower juniors to St Annes, accompanied by 14 parents ana five pre-school children. On


School outings Children of Slaidburn


Members were busy the


SCENIC summer after­ noon rides on a farm cart pulled by shire horse Bess were among the highlights of three “fun days” for the dis­ abled, organised by Chipping couple Joe and Valerie Huddleston at their Birchen Lea Farm home.


from schools, hospitals and other establish­ ments from ajl' over the Ribble Valley and Pre­ ston areas joined in the fun. Entertainment in­ cluded tours of the farm and rides on ponies and tractors as well as the horse and cart owned by local farmer Mr Joe Hard­ man and led by his son Danny.


About 160 guests Mr and Mrs Huddles- . pier.


the way the party stopped at Blackpool Airport and watched planes landing and taking off. At St Annes, despite the show­ ery weather, they went on the beach to collect shells, and then on to the .


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mill and were shown around the inshore lifeboat.


by way of Lytham, where they stopped at the wind-


The return journey was


ton were able to call on members of the Lanca­ shire Federation of WIs to help on a “one to one” basis on each of. the three days. They helped enter­


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tain disabled people of all ages and also pro­ vided hot lunches under the supervision of Mrs Ma r g u e r i t e Dixon. Members of the Red Cross and personal friends of Mr and Mrs Huddleston also helped make the event — held to mark the Interna­ tional Year of Disabled Peopl e — a great success. There was spontane­


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Wiswell


the 13th century Thur- nham Hall, near Glasson Dock, was enjoyed by Wiswell WI. The house, s e t in p i c t u r e s q u e grounds, is full of anti­ ques and portraits of the Dalton family who oc­ cupied it for 450 years.


Outing A journey by coach to


panied by the headmas­ ter, Mr Roger Cross, and 22 parents and friends spent the day in Liver- ool. The newly-opened lerseyside Mar i t ime Museum was visited, fol­ lowed by an educational cruise on board the MV Overchurch. The Roman Catholic and Anglican Cathedrals successfully concluded a visit that will be remembered for years to come.


The junior class accom­ f t


Adviser, talked to 'Slaid­ burn parents of lower junior, infant and pre­ school children on the “Importance of play in the early years.” She illus­ trated her talk with prac­ tical experiences and ans­ wered questions.


Play talk Miss M. Jones, County


Turin is on exhibition in the chapel. The party of 33 returned to Longridge for supper at the Dog Inn. Wiswell’s president, Mrs H. Cooke, thanked Mrs J. Carter for organis­ ing an enjoyable evening.


The Holy Shroud of Mitton


by members of All Hal­ lows Church, Mitton, sel­ ling home-made jam, mar­ malade, cakes, biscuits and eggs raised £107 for church funds.


By the wayside A wayside stall manned


church funds is to be held in th e old vi c ar age grounds in September. Opener will be the Mayor of the Ribble Valley, Coun. John Walmsley.


Elliott’s on target at fete A garden party, in aid of


Twiston home for retired Bishop


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