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. (OPEN till 6 p.m.) News from villages Slaidburn


handicapped people enter­ tained at Ellerbeck Hall were read out at Slaid- b u rn WI. Mrs Mary Parker presided. Committee member


Carved owl Letter of thanks from


• bovs. Next, came t r a c to r handling for the seniors,


of tractors, which.created great interest among the


• judges being Mr Colin and Mr TVilliam Townson and; Mr Harvey Robinson. ;


Miss M. J. Watson spoke . about her visit to Denman College and showed mem­ bers a carving of an owl she had made on -the


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f lo r a l a r ra n g em e n t , judged by Mrs Ingram, was won by Mrs Steen. Mrs Josie Cowking and Mrs Kay Finch.


All over When Slaidburn and


and Mrs; Tony Ingram gave a display of styles, using nine of their own models and WI volunteer Mrs Barbara Steen. The competition for a


meeting in London was given by Mrs Mary Beat- tie. secretary of Dunsop Bridge WI and joint dele­ gates for her branch and Slaidburn. She was thank­ ed by Mrs Parker. Unisex hairstylists Mr


' The girls staged a picnic tea competition, ju d g ed by Mrs Joan Townson, Mrs Lynette Townson and Mrs Mar­ garet Robinson. W in n e r s w e re —


Junior: Anne Parker and Heather Parry. Senior: Elizabeth Robinson, Joyce Kenyon, Joan Robinson and Sheila Harrison. Thanks were expressed by Sheila Harrison.


West Bradford


Silks and wools Nearly 40 guests from


Pendleton and Sabden WIs were welcomed to a meeting of West Bradford members by president Mrs Ellaline Aspin. They heard Mrs Ann


District Over 60s group met in the Methodist Schoolroom on Monday evening, Mrs Doris Leem- ing showed a selection of slides with commentary on .places all over the country. In the absence of the


and wools. She showed tapestries,


- ;>Winners were: John Harrison, Neville Harri­ son, David Taylor and Mark Blakey.


Rimington


. and Fence WIs joined the .Rimington group for the August meeting. They and several other guests


Royal chef Visitors from Sawley


. from Rimington were wel- , corned by president Mrs E. Jackson. Forthcoming dates in­


clude a harvest dance in the Institute on October 9th, International Day on October 10th and Gisburn Church flower festival on August 13th, 14th and


birthday greetings and a request was made from the RNLI for unwanted trading stamps. Speaker Mr Colin Al-


15th. Mrs N. Oldfield read


and health visitor,' who went on to,describe how a new p ro fe s s io n was started in 1892, due to the “lady of the lanip,” Flor- . ence Nightingale. Miss Haworth’s talk


gave . details of today’s- service and hei; own career and she was thank­ ed by/Mrs E. Friend. The competition -for a


Martin Top


was celebrated at- Salem Congregational Chapel, Martin Top, on Sunday. . Pastor Bryon Lingard,


Anniversary The 165th’. anniversary


home-made beauty pro­ duct was won. by'Mrs R. Williamson.' Hostesses were Mrs Bryant, Mrs Geldard and Mrs Tom-, linson.


, Chatburn


derson, who served for five years as a chef with the Royal family, kept the large audience intrigued, amused and amazed with his stories, especially when describing the fabul­ ous table arrangements used for state banquets. He passed round many


Clough talk about her work with the makers of Coates enbroidery silks


canvasses and needles and spoke about the origins of some types of embroid­ ery, illustrating her talk with examples of some of the beautiful work she has


chairman, the Rev. Ward Jones, introductions were made and thanks expre­ ssed by Miss P. Starkie.


W in d y a te s F a rm , Newton, on Monday even­ ing, by invitation of the Townson family. They were shown several types


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done. ‘ ’ A vote of thanks was


given by Mrs Margaret Sleath. Letters of thanks were read from sick mem­ bers and from Mrs Mar­ jorie Fraser, who, with her.husband Sydney, re­ ceived flowers from mem­ bers to mark their golden wedding. Other letters were read


treasured mementoes of his time in the Royal kitchens — a piece of icing from Princess Anne’s wedding cake, menus from state occasions, photographs and letters of thanks in the Queen’s handwriting. ■ He was thanked by Mrs C. Thistlethwaite. Following supper,


September 9th, when Mr C. Fishwick will give an illustrated talk on Whar- fedale.


Men’s Society visited Waddington Social Club but were unable to hold their scheduled bowling match because of baa weather. Instead they en- jo y e d a d a r t s an d dominoes competition, fol­ lowed by supper. The next meeting is on


Bad weather * Members of Chatburn


of Barnoldswick, con­ ducted the afternoon family service and used the incident of Jesus meeting the woman at the well for his message. Evening worship was


‘ stralia.


led by Mr Howel Jones, of Clitheroe, who spoke on “The way to the Father.” , Miss Alice Parkinson was organist for the day.


Waddington


£142 raised Rain put a damper on


St Helen’s Sunday School garden party, held at Waddington Hospital on Saturday afternoon. Nevertheless, a total of


, Flannagan (joint). , Dominoes: Mr.H. Swan-


n ic k . '’Raffle: Mr H. Parker. . . ■ . '


Nicholas’s MU,' Sabden, was Dr Hugh Pollard, of Simonstone, who told members about his trip to the Far East and Au-


Far East ' Guest i speaker at St


Downham


Summer school At, the'annual summer


school for children, held in Downham last Wednesday to Friday, the Rev. Eric Chard was helped" by church members Mrs B. Lund, Mrs E. Scott, Mrs M. Walmsley, Miss Helen Chard and Miss Joyce’ Oldfield. ' U n fo r tu n a te ly the


£142 was raised towards th e S u n d ay School Maintenance Fund. The organisations which


group of Rimington mem­ bers entertained with an hilarious melodrama — “Love triumphant” and brought the evening to a close with a selection of songs on a wedding theme. Mr Alderson judged the


from Bashall Eaves WI and the Young Wives of Waddington and West Bradford who were guests at the previous meeting. Mrs Herman, of Wad­


competition for a pinny, winners being Mrs T. Cradock, Mrs E. Jackson, Mrs M. Bairstow and Mrs J. Wilson.


Gisburn


dington WI, gave an ac­ count of her Visit as a delegate to the annual meeting in London. A buffet was served by


hostesses Mrs Molly Mitchell, Mrs Ethel Ed­ wards and Mrs Belle Nut- tall, helped by Mrs Beat­ rice Hanson, Mrs Jenny Parkinson, Mrs Elsie Har­ rison, Mrs Kay Howarth, Mrs Evelyn Peatfield and Mrs Rhoda Capstaff. A raffle was won by


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met at Home Farm, Gis­ burn, the home of Mr and Mrs J. Emmett, the girls made necklaces and the boys judged fat lambs. . Winners were — Girls,


Fat lambs When Gisburn YFC


Junior: Linda Hanson, Louise Cowgill, Virginia Pate. Intermediate: Joan Frankland. The judge was Mrs J.


Mrs Margaret Oddie. The hosts were thanked by Mrs M. Ireland, of Pend­ leton, and Mrs Fletcher,


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Falshaw, Michael Berry, Darrell Fieldhouse. Inter­ mediate: Mark Hanson, David Capstick, James P a te . Senior: James Taylor, Ian Coates, John Thistlethwaite.


Alderton, of Clitheroe. Boys, Junior: Robert


of Gisburn WI, Mrs Audrey Stretch, of Chat­ burn, presented a film show entitled “Africa


Africa At the annual meeting


Three.” She was introduced and


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thanked by president Mrs Susan Graveston. Mrs Stretch then judged the competition for a deco­ rated egg, which was won by Mrs I. Carr, Mrs J. Dibb, Mrs HI Watson and Mrs E. Asquith. Mrs Asquith reported


on the ACM in London and arrangements were made for the Christmas fair. Future events discussed


dale Club’s first meeting after the holiday break, members enjoyed an af­ ternoon of dominoes and snooker. Tea hostesses were Mrs M. Driver and Mrs Q. Cottam.


Meet again At Chatburri Ribbles-


Boiton-by-Bowland


YFC took p a r t in a “Superstars” competition at tne home of Mr and Mrs G. Dakin, judging sheep, cows, cakes ana jam and taking part in drawing and wellie throw­ ing contests. Senior winners were—


Superstars Bolton-by-Bowland


Girls: Valerie Pickard, C a ro l in e R o b in so n , Catherine Booth. Boys: Bryan Cornthwaite, Mal­ colm Leeming, Jonathan Brown. Juniors —. Girls: Sandra


Booth, Deborah Robinson, Ruth Corless, Bronia Spencer. Boys: Stuart Aspin, Mike Wilson, Steven Leeming. The club is currently


use the" Sunday School manned well-stocked stalls, served afternoon teas and ran popular com­ petitions . . . until the heavens opened and the ra in drove everyone home.


Bashall Ea ve s


sweet-making was given by Mrs M. Walker, of Longridge, to Bashall E av e s Wl. She was thanked by Mrs E. Hind. Mrs P. Pye presided


Making sweets A demonstration of


weather curtailed many outdoor activities, but staff and pupils managed to arrange a programme of indoor games and teaching based on the Christian message. The v ic a r thanked


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everyone for their hard work, especially in view of the bad weather.


. A party of friends and supporters went with the team and enjoyed a happy day out.


were the v ic to r s on Sunday when they played a team at Hovingham home of Sir Marcus anc Lady Worsley, Lord and Lady Clitheroe’s daughter and son-in-law. .


Victorious Downham Cricket Club


and thanked Mrs Dust, of Mitton WI, for her report of the annual meeting in London. A raffle organised by


Mrs Pye was won by Mrs E. Spurgeon and Mrs Hind. Tea was served by Mrs N. Clegg, Mrs J. Hitchen and Mrs E. Wrennal.


Whalley


pital. The draw will be made


running a raffle and hopes to raise over £1,000 for the disabled which will probably be donated to Stoke Mandeville Hos­


in Bolton-by-Bowland Vil­ lage Hall at a dance or­ ganised by the club. Prizes include a winter holiday and a television set.


Lane Ends


Well-dressed They really were a


well-dressed lot at Lane Ends Community Centre on Friday when members and friends celebrated the Royal Wedding with a family social evening. The children gave a dis­


ing information for use in framing the Whalley Dis­ trict plan is to meet again on August 24th. It Tias yet to appoint its officials.


Abbey drive Winners at a whist and


Meeting The committee compil­


domino drive held by the Abbey Senior Citizens, Whalley, were: Whist, Ladies — Mrs C. Scahill, Mrs A. Brooks. Gents — Mrs R. Sanderson, Mrs I. Kelly. Dominoes: Mrs Hindle, Miss Eatough, Mr Whitaker, Mr Howarth.


Read


play of Morris dancing fol­ lowed by a sing-along under the direction of Mrs Mackie and h er son, Nicholas, of Clitheroe. Ther was also a fancy


included a canal trip, a visit to Beswick Pottery and an outing to Skipton and Harewooa House. Members of Slaidburn


-(joint), Mrs M. Redpath (cons.). Gents: Miss A. Wilkinson, Mr R. Charn- ley (cons.). Special prize: Mrs S.


WI will attend the Sep­ tember meeting.


W isw e l l


evening 22 members and friends of Wiswell WI set out on a country walk, led by Mr W. Shaw, of Barrow, the Wiswell Parish Council clerk. They met in. Pendleton


Ramble On a perfect summer’s


hat competition judged by Mr W. Heaton and Mr H. Walker. Winners — Chil­ dren: Gillian Armer, David Towler, David Har­ rison. Adults: Mrs E. R o b in s o n , Mrs D. Robinson. All the children re­


night’s whist drive in Read Constitutional Club were — Ladies: Mrs M. Long- and Mrs D. Inch


All the aces Winners at Monday


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stainless steel salver, in a presentation case — wofth £15 will be offered absolutely free with every order over £100.


Hensby. MC: Mrs R. Har­ greaves.


ceived commemorative beakers from Mr and Mrs J. West, of Harrop, on behalf of the community centre. Chairman Mrs Valerie Towler presented Mrs West with a beaker and centre treasurer Miss Brenda Roberts with a gift for her forthcoming marriage. A buffet supper was


Lane and took the field, path to Wymondhouses and the Nick of Pendle. After a short rest to


Clayton-le-dale


admire the view arid re­ cover their breath, they’ continued by Pasley Barn, and the old road to Wisell Moor Houses, back over the moor and down Wis­ well Moor Lane to the village, stopping at the Echo Stone on the way. Mrs I . T h om p so n ;


thanked Mr Shaw for planning the ramble.


Mitton


Mitton WI were taken back in time to 1862 when “The Ladies’ Sanitory Reform Association,” a voluntary body, forerun­ ners of tne health visitors, was introduced, by a Man­ chester surgeon who rec­ ognised the need for edu­ cation in child manage­ ment. This was the


Back in time Members of Little


of a talk by Haworth, a retired nurse


Housebound 20 years


A WOMAN who lived all her life in the house in which she was born, >in Grafton Street, Clitheroe, Mrs Emma Jane Mitchell died on Monday. She was 78.


.


beginning' Miss MV


Mrs Mitchell was a weaver, but later in life ill-health intervened and she was housebound for 20 years. She was fond of


In her younger days


sewing and used to make the family's clothes.


Richard celebrated their golden wedding in 1975. In addition to her hus­ band, she leaves a daugh­ ter, Mrs Vera Wightman.


She and. her husband A service in St James’s


Church tomorrow will precede interment at Clitheroe Cemetery.


who attended Clayton-le- Dale WI on Monday went home more knowledgeable about house plants, fol­ lowing a talk on their care by Mrs R. Ormerod. The ,competition for, a


Knowledge Nearly 50 members


plant was won by Mrs Heap.


waste paper was collected by Read Scouts and Guides Parents’ Commit­ tee, boosting group funds by £33.


Fund booster Over three tonnes of


Sabden


Tricks and spots Domino winners at


served by the ladies of the committee.


Monday night’s social for Sabden Over 60s were: Mrs M. Wade, W. Brown, E. Brown, Mrs I. Cottam, Mrs B. 'Birtwell. Whist: Ladies — Mrs


D. Ingham, Mrs M. Swift. Gents — Mr C., Howarth, Mr E Parker. Raffle: Mrs A. Denny.


their midweek whist and domino drive in St Mary’s School. Whist winners were — Ladies: Mrs A. Denny, Mrs A. Clarkson and Mrs M. Swift (joint). Gents: Mr E. Wilson, Mr E. Flannagan and Mrs I.


Midweek drive Sabden Over 60s held


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DESPITE tl weather Hurs| lagers were for their anrj Saturday. The Mayoil


oress of Clitll and Mrs Boll performed t | ceremony ancf Grayston, of I ing Cottag(| queen. Her attenl


Jill and Alii There werel games and S ] | side football! ing, a fancy ( tertainment I


.gridge Brass the Ossie Cloj| In the mor


tries in the handicraft competition in the village | winners anno| fete.


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(rag doll). Ailscl Anne Keliy (Wug and Aunt Sal Hough (clown), f Football: Ril


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O’Brien, Louisel — Thomas H Nutter, Stewartl 6 years, girls!


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ter, boys — Ciul en. 7 years, gin


Kevin Rogersonl Races: Undil Libby Greenl


Hurst Green 3-ll Egg catching: I


CLITHEROJ procession display on S| looks like than ever. Entries f |


floats have- received andl Coun. Bob A| dieted this! more than HI isations woul Royal Wed'|


tion. Although i


accepted up I ing time, it if ful if forms I Town Clerl Orrell beforel As a prelil


tacular evel tainment thl fete in the (I in the afterrl Among t'f


for ali the fi| fairground, ing competj nastic displa cert and an I The Tovl


also hopingl entry in a cl dress eonte:| afternoon.


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