Clitlieroe Advertiser and Times, January 22nd, 1981 News from the Read


Rev. Alan Reid, gave anecdotes on his past ex­ per ien ce s in various parishes when he was the speaker at Read Ladies Friendly Circle at the United Reformed School. There was an excellent


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Committee and music was provided by the Dave Cooke Disco.


Garry Smith attended the Burnley and District Ven­ ture Scouts’ weekend “Above snowline ac­ tivities” which featured ice axe instruction.


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attendance despite the bad weather. The speaker was introduced by acting chairman Miss A. Dyson and thanked by Mrs Freda Garth.


were p resented with badges during their meet­ ing in the United Re­ formed School. Footpath badges were


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awarded to Gill Lockyer, Juliet Catlow and Jenny Law and roadway badges to Susie Calam and Julie Sutton. Marcia Sinkinson and


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held at St Leonard’s Church, Downham, for the start of the Week of P ray er for Christian unity.


Anthem A special service was


minister the Rev. Ward Jones preached on the continuing relevance of the Gospel as discovered in the wedding at Cana.


Chatburn Methodist


Isobel Richards received highway badges, Ann P arkinson a venture badge and Helen Webb a musician badge.


Show the flag Read United Reformed


Church Brownies paraded at the Sunday afternoon service. The flag was car­ ried by Isobel Richards, e s c o r te d by J a n e t Greenhalgh and Alison Garnett. Lessons were read by


anthem and the vicar an­ nounced that a united ser­ vice would be held at St J am e s ’s Church, Clitheroe, on Sunday evening.


The choir sang an


Assheton sermon would be preached on Sunday by the Bishop of Lancaster, the Rt Rev. D. F. Page.


He also said that the


Victoria Briggs and Ann Parkinson anti the collec­ tion was taken up by Jenny Law, Je an e tte Ashton and Susie Calam.


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Sunday six Read St John’s Scouts who are working for their Duke of Edinburgh award hiked to Padiham Heights to do their “backwoods cooking and survival course.” They were Mark


Survival After church parade on


Newton, David Simpson, Simon Hughes, Vacas Khawaja, Andrew Ewing and Darren Lewthwaite.


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whist drive in Read Con­ stitutional Club, whist winners were: Ladies — Mrs E. Kay and Mrs L. Hargreaves (joint), Mrs E. Hensby (cons) Gents — Mrs D. Slinger, Mr D. Southwell (cons). Special prize: Mrs G.


Turn up trumps At Monday n ig h t’s


Bowker. MC was Miss E. Ennis.


tended discos for the 8-16 age group, held in St John’s School, Read, on Saturday night, raised £57, for group funds. It was organised by the Scout and Guides Parents’


Popular One of the best-ever at­


life of a parson was given to Downham WI by the Rev. A. Reid, vicar of Read. He was thanked by Mrs Clayton.


Humour A humorous talk on the


Parker gave birthday greetings to Mrs S. Field­ ing and Mrs B. Oldham. She also announced that West Bradford WI was to be host for the group meeting and members were invited to attend a meeting of Tatham Fell WI.


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raised from the sale of waste paper and it was proposed to continue with


More than £10 had been


donation towards a retire­ ment gift for Miss Hilda Jones, retiring principal of Denman College.


this. It was agreed to send a


to be held at the birthday party on March 19th and various suggestions were made for entertainment. Letters of thanks for flowers during illness were read from Mrs Cun- liffe and Mrs B. Todd. A competition judged


A Jacob’s join supper is Waddington


ject of a talk given to Waddington Methodist Women’s Fellowship by Mi's E. Cowperthwaite. Mrs Barnes was chair­


Hands “Hands” was the sub­


man and the hostess was Mrs J. Harrison. Pianist was Mrs P. Fisher. On January 29th, the


speaker will be the Rev. Graham Vickers, Whalley Methodist minister.


Aladdin Children of St Helen’s


Sunday School, Wadding­ ton, were taken to the pantomime “Aladdin,” at King George’s Hall, Blackburn, for th e ir annual New Year outing. Nineteen children and


gift of principal Miss H. Jones and to send money to the LFWI to buy medi­ cal equipment for the Sol­ omon Islands. Orders were taken for


published copies of “The happy children’s song” written by two Wadding­ ton members. Gifts were distributed


Wiswell


to 61 elderly people in the village at Christmas and the sale of holly given by Mrs D. Walmsley raised £1.10 for funds. Names were taken for


two parties to visit the musical “ Gigi” in Clitheroe and a day trip to the Royal Show at Stoneleigh in July was


welcomed by Wiswell WI president Mrs H. Cooke to the meeting in Barrow School. They were Miss A. Bolton, Mrs E. Good­ win and Mrs S. Merchant, of Wiswell, and Mrs J. Dewhurst, Mrs D. Hilton and Mrs S. McNab, of Barrow. Mrs Cooke thanked hel­


New members Six new members were


six adults enjoyed an en­ tertaining if somewhat noisy afternoon in the company of Widow Twanky and Wishee Washee. Sunday School superin­


be marked with a party on February 14th, to which husbands and friends can be invited. It will be held in St Helen’s Sunday School and there will be games, varied dancing and a buffet supper for £2. President Miss D. De-


suggested. The 35th birthday will


tendents Mr and Mrs R. Hatherell made the ar­ rangements and parents helped with transport.


Toddlers Waddington and West


Bradford Young Wives Group began their new programme with a talk by Dr A. Carter entitled “Babies and Toddlers.” Everything from feed­


the elements to sing carols in Wiswell raised £52. This has been divided between the Christie Cancer Hospital in Man­ chester and Ribble Valley Disabled Club. Thanks for flowers


were received from Mrs M. Finch and Mrs B. Forrest. Mr Peter Mackie, area


wrance asked members to bring grocery items to the next meeting, so that food hampers could be made up as prizes. Some light relief from


pers at the senior citizens’ Christmas dinner. Members who braved


manager of Althams’ Travel, showed films of exotic beaches in Yugos­ lavia and the Greek Is­ lands. The sunshine helped members forget the snow outside. He was assisted by Mrs


ing to training, to fits and tantrums was covered during an amusing and in­ formative evening at the Carters’ home.


need for continued im­ munisation and briefly mentioned the advantages to adults of regular health checks. Mrs S. McConnell


Dr Carter stressed the


ramme are now available and new members will be welcome. The next meet­ ing will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Graham Robbins, Brook Villas, on February 11th at 8 p.m., when Mrs Mar­ garet Lupton will speak about her work as a magistrate.


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run a happy session for mothers and toddlers in St Catherine’s Sunday School on the second Wednesday of the month.


The group continues to


by Mr Reid for an unusual spoon was won by Mrs D. Seed, Mrs F. Robinson and Mrs M. Hall. Mrs Birch was the raffle winner. Supper hostesses were


Mrs Robinson, Mrs Hall, Mrs Clayton and Mrs Cunliffe.


magazine and book stall, a 50-50 sale and a Bank Holiday market stall were some of the ways of making money suggested by Waddington WI mem­ bers at their meeting. It was agreed to send a donation to Denman Col­ lege for the retirement


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business was provided by s i s te r s Mrs Doreen Underwood and Mrs Shir­ ley Wilson, who enter­ tained fellow members with their own poems, many of which had the audience in stitches. They were thanked by Mrs J. Oldroyd. At the next meeting a


thanked Dr and Mrs Carter for their hospi­ tality.


music quiz will be organ­ ised by member Miss C. Dawson. Tea hostesses will be Miss Wallbank, Mrs I. Walmsley, Mrs D. Underwood, Mrs E. Underwood, Mrs A. Nicol Smith, Mrs Shuttleworth, Mrs Smith and Mrs N. Steiger.


formed on the West End stage in 1954, will be staged in the Sunday School from April 1st to 4th.


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helping backstage or in joining the group is in­ vited to contact the sec­ retary, April Bell. (Tel. Clitheroe 26234). The group’s annual


dinner will be at the Copy Nook, Bolton-by-Bowland, tomorrow at 8 p.m., when 44 members and friends are expected to attend.


Whalley


organised by Whalley Anglo-Italian Society and held in th e v illag e Methodist Hall on Satur­ day raised £195, which along with the £42 pro­ ceeds of previous fund­ raising efforts will be sent to the International Red Cross as aid for Italian earthquake victims. t


Quake victims A bring-and-buy sale


Tricks and spots Whist winners at the


Abbey senior citizens’ club whist and domino drive were — Ladies: Mrs F. Jolly, Mrs C. Scahill and Mrs M. Whitaker. Gents: Mrs R. Sanderson, Mr J. Hartley. Dominoes: Mrs Pye, Miss N. Wol- stenholme.


Bolton-by-Bowland


Chicken supper Bolton-by-Bowland


YFC members enjoyed a fried chicken supper and danced the night away to Nookies Disco last week.


village hall, ended with balloons being released from the ceiling.


The event, held in the


had a quiz with questions set by president David Howard.


On Monday, members


Changes Mrs A. Riley was


elected chairman of Bol- land Gardening Club at the annual meeting. Vice-chairman is Mr


by producer Barbara Scattergood from 28 people who attended audi­ tions in St Helen’s Sunday School for Waddington Drama Group’s production of “Separate Tables” by Terence Rattigan. The play, first per­


Play cast A cast of 13 was chosen


Council meeting is to be held at Bolton on March 3rd. Also in the pipeline is a visit to the Octagon Theatre, Bolton, and a jumble sale at Whalley on March 14th. The competition for a


holiday souvenir was won by Mrs C. Rothwell, Miss E. M. Foster and Mrs D. Hacking. A mystery parcel was won by' Mrs Cooke. Hostesses were Mrs D.


Dunsop Bridge


Dunsop Bridge Village Hall on Saturday, at 8 p.m., will include a beetle drive, Jacob’s join supper, dancing and games. On January 31st, there


Family night A family night at


Mrs Val Huddleston, of Chipping, entertained members with an amusing talk about her “Funny Farm.” She was thanked by Mrs M. Pinder. Mrs M. Beattie won the


Amusing At Dunsop Bridge WI,


monthly draw and the competition for a snap of a pet was won by Mrs Mason, Mrs H. Metcalf and Mrs B. Collinson. Some members are


hoping to see "Gigi” pre­ sen ted by Clitheroe Parish Church Operatic Society next month. Letters of thanks were


will be a “Come Dancing” night with the Parker Bros Band.


H. Birtwistle and Miss B. Taylor, of the Blackburn branch. They were thank­ ed by Mrs M. Clegg. The LFWI Spring


Council holiday service


to the Solomon Islands for medical supplies. Names were taken of


oldest date-stamped post­ card was won by Mrs F. Pye, with a view of Swan- side, dated 1904. Mrs Jackson was second and Mrs Benson third. Social time was spent


members wishing to see the Clitheroe Parish Church Operatic Society’s production of “Gigi.” The competition for the


Langho


Seeking support Billington and' Langho


Community Council is hoping for support for two events planned to raise money for its funds.


On Saturday, there is a


on a numbers game and a personalities quiz, win­ ners being Mrs Askew, Mrs Newhouse and Mrs Webb.


Sabden


St Nicholas’s Church, Sabden, held a dinner dance at the Black Bull, Rimington, last week. Husbands were invited


Busy branch The Mothers’ Union of


jumble sale in St Mary’s School, Whalley Road, Langho, starting at 2 p.m., and on February 5th there is a holiday film on Africa at Billington Baptist Chapel, at 7-30 p.m.


Corn dollies A talk and demonstra­


and the Vicar of Sabden, the Rev. Denis McWilliam and his wife also at­ tended, for what turned out to be a very enjoyable evening. This new branch, which


was accepted back into the MU in September, has already been very busy and has an extensive programme arranged this year. .


Social At the midweek social


— Mrs J. Watson, Mrs A. Denny. Gents — Mr J. Simm, Mrs I. Flannagan. Raffle: Mr Simm. On Monday night, win­


for Sabden Over 60’s, Mrs I. Cottam and Mr H. Swannick were winners at dominoes. Whist winners: Ladies


Bridgett, Mrs D. Hack­ ing, Mrs C. Lees and Miss G. Park.


ners at dominoes were: Mrs I. Metcalfe, Mrs M. Wade, Miss E. Brown, Mr H. Swannick and Mr T. Graham. Whist: Ladies — Mrs


tion on the history of corn dollies was given to Billing­ ton and Langho WI by Mrs Elizabeth Lucas, of Mellon, who showed some excellent examples of her work.


presented to Mrs Clara Hale. Raffle winners were Mrs Betty Clarkson, Mrs Hale and Mrs Dorothy Crossley.


the vote of thanks. Birthday flowers were


Mrs M. Thomas gave


HOLIDAY brochures from the English Tourist Board’s information ser­ vice are now available at the Ribble Valley Coun­ cil’s offices in Clitheroe.


by Ribble Valley Mayor Coun. Miss Agnes Mel- ling, offers maps and lists of hotels covering all parts of England, Scot­ land and Wales.


The service, launched


the Tourist Information Office, which also has de­ tails of services in the borough. I t is open Monday to Friday, 8-45 a.m. to 5 p.m. The council’s Chief Ad­


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ministration Officer, Mr Brian Manning, explained: “The beauty of the service is that all the information is in one spot.” Miss Melling, who has


not yet chosen her holiday resort, is definitely back­ ing Britain. “There is no­ where better,” she ad­ vised, as she flicked through a number of brochures. P ic tu re d at


brochure display are Miss Melling, Mr Manning, Mrs Kathleen Law and Mrs Lynda Robinson, both Ribble Valley tourist in­ formation assistants.


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Chipping


Chipping and District branch of the Conserva­ tive Association was chosen at the annual meeting on Friday.


In command A new leader of the


the meeting in Thornley Community Centre were: vice-chairman — Mr W. Bowker, secretary — Mrs Ann Kay, treasurer — Miss Molly Lord. New members of the


elected chairman, replac­ ing Mr A. Rothwell, who retired after two years at the helm. Other officers elected at


Mr W. Heane was 1


committee are Mr W. Airey and Mr and Mrs J. Muter. Re-elected to the com­


received from Slaidburn and Bashall Eaves WIs who were guests in De­ cember, from Mrs L. Marsland, Mrs A. Barton and Mrs M. Brown for' Christmas gifts and from the Ribble Valley Talking Newspaper for a dona­ tion.


Gisburn


Gisburn and District YFC, Miss M. Kenyon, of Halton West, near Hel- lifield, demonstrated how to make articles from leather. Linda Hanson gave the vote of thanks. Four members of YFC


were successful in the Yorkshire YFC public speaking finals at Ripon on Saturday. Mark and Linda Hanson


Win places At Monday’s meeting of


mittee were .Mr J. Moon, Mr D. Croft, Mr A. Roth­ well, Mrs W. Heane, Mrs W. Bowker, Mrs A. Roth­ well and Mr T. Mercer. Clitheroe Division As­


sociation agent Miss Mary Dutton attended the meeting.


pig farming was given to 20 Chipping YFC mem­ bers by Mr A. Pickerv- ance at a meeting in the village hall. He was thanked by Mr Tim Hardman.


Keeping pigs An illustrated talk on


Chatburn


maps, diagrams and slides to illustrate his talk on “Hadrian’s Wall” to Chat­ burn Men’s Society. His slides showed sec­


Hadrian’s wall Mr Dudley Green used


won the junior competi­ tion, with Mark as chair­ man and Linda as speaker. Ian Coates was a


member of the intermedi­ ate section brains trust panel which took first prize. Hazel Coates won a second place with a 10- minute prepared speech and chaired the panel which won the senior debate. They will all go forward


tions of the wall and the ru in s a t C h e s te r s , Housesteads and Vindo- land which are open to the public. Mr Roberts will speak


about the Lake District at th e F e b ru a ry 11th meeting.


to the northern area Field Day at Newton Rigg Ag­ ricultural College, Pen­ rith, in May.


Sawley


Varied courses In the Ribble Valley,


Holland, secretary Mrs H. Pickard and assistant sec­ r e ta ry Mrs D. Cornthwaite. Treasurer Mrs R. Cor-


less was re-elected, as were members of the show committee. Its sec­ retary, Mr T. Singleton, reported on the successful show in September.


there are adult education courses ranging from lit­ eracy to yoga in 52 loca­ tions, serving more than 4,000 students. This was one of the points made by district adult education principal Mr J. Smith, in a talk to Sawley WI. He was thanked by Mrs B.


Pye. Carol singing raised £86


for the Rheumatism and Arthritis Council. It was agreed to send a donation


dale Club’s Thursday meeting, birthday greet­ ings were sung for Mrs Cottam and Mrs Denby. Members played


Holidays At Chatburn Ribbles-


' Burn and Mrs Ridgway. . At 2-30 p.m. today Mr


dominoes and snooker and tea hostesses were Mrs


T. Hudson will present a film show on “Holidays in Switzerland.”


Slaidburn


mers had a talk with slides; presented by Mr Charles Pearce, chairman of the Ribble Valley Talk­ ing Newspaper. , Mr Pearce, who later


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