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Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, April 1st, 1982 5


Read MU helpers he


Inother 1 free.


. On Mothering Sunday,. members of St John’s MU, Read, helped with the evening service. Mrs M. Hitchon carried the


processional cross and the banner was taken up by Mrs C. Ashton, escorted by Mrs M. Reid and Mrs I. Smith.


~ Lessons were read by Mrs B. Totty and Mrs B. Hargreaves. Mrs B. Ed- lestone and Mrs H. Blun-_ dell were sidesmen and" Mrs Blundell took up the collection.


Rev. B. Stevenson, of Padiham. Four memorial bands were dedicated on the processional cross to t members who died during


The preacher was the k Textile


ion on Lady Day, for members of Read MU,


was conducted by the Rev. A. Reid.


tion for waste paper out­ side Read CE School on Saturday.


vested into Read Venture Scout Unit. At the East Lancashire


Paper There will be a collec­


First aid Clare Yates was in­


County first aid competi­ tion in Blackburn, the team representing Bum- ley District came second out of eight.


Trumps At the whist drive in


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Read Constitutional Club on Monday, winners were: Ladies — Mrs A. Cunlif- fe, Mrs B. Brennand (cons). Gents — Mr F. Taylor, Mrs


won the special prize arid Mrs R. Ha:rgreaves was MC.


(cons).' Mrs M. i


Awards


dards and pioneering badges went to Simon Hughes and D a r ren Lewthwaite. Badges were also


P IG FA IR


Best patrol for Read’s Monday night Scouts was “otter” and for Tuesday night “falcon”. Best young Scouts were Iain Law and Jason Ward and best Scouts Simon Hughes and Keith Butterwortn. Advanced Scout stan­


Slater Pollard


A.


olomew’s Church, Tos­ side, was taken by the


'from the Bible and the offertory was : taken by Mrs Mary Wharton. Or-


fanist was Mrs Frances


Rev. Greg Hoyland. His theme was Christian com­ munication. Stephen Newhouse read


Luke and Aaron Dugdale, Nancy Moon, Carol and Susan Wilson, Tracey and David Leverton, Robert Powl, Jacqueline Hay- garth and Daniel Brown — sang “The journey of life” accompanied by Joelyn Rogan on the re­ corder. ■ The ch i ld ren gave


owl. The school children —


posies of snowdrops to their mothers.


he year. A service of Commun­


Hurst Green


Two-tier cake P re s id e n t Mrs K.


given to a two-tier cake made and iced by Mrs Paula Ward. .. Mr Hartley, of Burnley,


Young welcomed mem­ bers of Downham, Grind- leton and Hoghton WIs to the 27th birthday meeting of Hurst Green. Pride of place was


members made a decora­ tive and tasty buffet. Mrs E. Holden and Mrs Mary Duxbury cut the birthday cake, which was served with a glass of sherry. Best wishes were, given


to the darts team which takes part in the country WI finals at Preston. The competition for a


garden on a .dinner plate was won by Mrs Dux­ bury, Mrs Mary Holden and Mrs M a rg a re t


showed slides of his visits to gardens in Lakeland, Harrogate, Chester and Wales and gave useful hints on planning, plant­ ing and caring for a garden. He was thanked by Mrs J. Holden. A joint effort by all


Langho


vided by Cub leader John Russell and school cook Mrs Jean Bennett served sau sag e s , chips and beans, followed by cake. There was a good turn­


out and many of those who attended want ‘ an early repeat of the event.


Susan Duerdon, of Ander- ton House Farm, Langho, by. former District Com- m is s io n e r Mrs Ann Whittam. Susan, whose parents


attended the ceremony, also received a shield and


Susan cut a cake baked by her mother.


card from Guider Mrs B. Cooper. At a supper afterwards,


attended St Leonard’s Church, Langho, on Sunday for a service in which 23 new candidates were confirmed by the Bishop of Burnley, the Rt Rev. Richard Watson. Refreshments were later served in the school.


Confirmed A large congregation


ised games and Mrs G. Capstick, of Downham, expressed the visitors’ thanks.


Holden. Mrs E. Mather organ­


awarded to Vakas Khawa- ia and Jason Ward (ambu­ lance), Christopher and , Leslie P la tt , Graham' Pattie and Kelvin1 Lowe (swimmer), Russell Snape (pioneer) and Darren Lewthwaite (musician). Philip Y oules completed the patrol leader’s course. The Tuesday night


Scouts went on a weekend camp to Bowley. Meetings recommence


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■ Exploiting fln't miss


1 Take lisit the


Jation Bing, llpswich


after Easter on April 19th.


Dunsop Bridge


for the last “Come Danc­ ing” evening of the winter season, held in Dunsop Bridge Village Hall on Saturday. A wide variety of age


Last dance There was a full house


hurst, Mr J. Ramsdale, Mr G. Mear. Raffle: Mrs T. Noblett.


Gisburn


YFC went to Penrith at the weekend to represent Yorkshire in the Northern Area Netball Round. They won six games, drew one and lost one and now qualify for the na­ tional final at Blackpool on May 2nd. The team consists of


In final Members of Gisburn


Green Over 60s Club whist and domino drive were: Ladies — Mrs H. Ainsworth, Mr J. Slater. Gents — Mr W. Bailey, Mr W. Slater. Dominoes: Mr A. Hay-


Winning hands Whist winners at Hurst


TO help overcome our production problems this Easter, we would appreciate it if corres­ pondent with items for p u b lic at io n in n ext week’s issue would submit them to us no la te r th a n teatime on Monday.


1st Langho Guides has re­ ceived the Queen’s Guide award. I t was presented to


Queen’s Guide Another member of the


Langho, was the scene of a family social on Satur­ day, organised by the social committee of St Leonard’s Church. Disco music was pro­


Popular St Leonard’s School,


■ the judge and winners were: Shortbread, Seniors — Sheila Billows, Angela Smalley; Juniors — Alison Pickard, Anne Smalley, S a rah Moorhouse, Catherine Maher, Rebec­ ca Hunt.


Mrs E. Moorhouse was


— Angela Smalley, Sheila Billows; Ju n io r s — Catherine Maher, Sarah Moorhouse, Alison Pick­ a rd , Anne Smalley. Thanks was proposed by Sheila Billows.


Lemon cheese, Seniors


drama group's annual meeting, officers elected were: Mr G. Brooks (chairman), Mrs C. Lil- bum (vice chairman), Mrs L. Stockton (secretary), Mr J. Singleton (trea- „ surer), Mrs A. Holmes ’ (members’ secretary), Mrs M. A. Bosonnet (Press secretary).


Elected At Bolton-by-Bowland


elected. Sick members’ visitor will be Mrs J. Singleton.


The committee was re­ _ •


from Ribble Valley Mayor Coun. John Walmsley for being invited to the “Con­ tinental Capers.” •


Thanks were received


ganising' a social evening for members a t the Plough Inn, Wiggles- worth, in November. The next meeting will be on October 11th at the Coach and Horses Hotel at 8 p.m.


Martin Top BE EARLY Compassion


w ere co n d u c ted on Sunday at Salem Congre­ gational Chapel, Martin Top, by Mrs Ellen Pick­ ett, of Blackburn.


Monthly group services Bolton-by-Bowtand


Judging Members of Bolton-by-


judging carcases by staff from the Meat and Lives­ tock Commission. Then members judged


Bowland YFC visited W h a l ley ’s a b a t to i r , Sawley, where they were given a demonstration on


lamb, pig and beef car­ cases. Overall winners were: Seniors — Valerie Pickard, John Hartley, Michael Cornthwaite. . Juniors — Anne Smalley, David Towler, Rebecca Hunt. Thanks were proposed


by Valerie Pickard. The following evening,


two teams from the club were successful in a public speaking contest, coming first and joint second. Seniors taking part


Heather Lund, Christine Beckerton, Helen Lund, Linda Hanson, Joan Frankland, Alison Lund and Sarah Wilson. Re­ serve is Louise Cowgill. • Monday’s meeting at


groups thoroughly enjoy­ ed the dancing and 70th birthday greetings were extended musically to Mr R ich a rd Chew, of Clitheroe. He and his' wife are


the home of B. Robinson, Beck Side Farm, Riming- ton, took the form of a rally practice, the girls judging scones and the boys judring cows and sheep. Chairman was John Robinson.


very keen dancers and his special request dance was the “Festival Glide”. The Parker Bros Band


West Bradford


played for dancing and the committee 'provided supper. Prizewinners were Mr J. Dowle, Mr P. Cowking, Parker Bros Band, Mrs N. Cowall. The autumn and winter


Salvation The Rev. Jam e s


dance dates are Sep­ tember 25th, October 9th and November 6th.


Tosside . |mg


All the aces A whist and domino


• Institute in aid of funds. MCs were Edgar Metcalfe


drive was held at Tosside ide


— Mrs Dawkes, Mrs Underwood, Mrs Sutton, Mrs Swales. Gents — Mr R. Heaton. Mr B. Peel, Mr S. Clark, Mr C. Kipling.


and Jack Kenyon. Whist winners: Ladies


Mr G. Norris, Mr J. Sagar, Mr S. Pickard, . Mrs Berry,. Mr Carr, Ann Sagar, Mr M. Close. Raffle: Mr Dickson, Mrs Breaks, Mrs Edwards.


Dominoes: Mrs Garnett,


ionship Show, Jasper, the Kerry Blue Terrier owned by. Mrs Pauline Brown, of Chapel House, Tosside, came second in the open dog class for the breed.


Second place At Manchester Champ­


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Snowdrops The Mothering Sunday


ft . £:. rf-' /2 .ff: service at St Barth­


were played at Chatbum’s Ribblesdale Club on Thursday. Tea hostesses were Mrs Bum and Mrs Ridgway. After tea the ladies etvjoyed a sing-song with Mrs Frankland at the piano.


Sing-song Snooker and dominoes


' Playing Fields Committee heard on Monday that their recent pantomime raised £256. A disco for the children


Panto profit - Members of Chatbum


Needham, of Clitheroe, spoke to West Bradford Methodist Ladies’ Bright Hour on the difference be­ tween healing and curing, health and salvation.


ducted a short service, Mrs Nancy Frankland ac­ companying the hymns. Tea and biscuits were served by the committee.


Mrs Susan Clark con­


of the season’s last meet­ ing, the AGM, on Wed­ nesday.


A reminder was given


were Sheila Billows, Michael Cornthwaite, David Walters, Alison Walters, Angela Booth and Valerie Pickard. The juniors failed to


spoke on the theme “Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning’’. Her even­ ing theme was “the com­ passion of Jesus”. Miss Alice Parkinson was or­ ganist for the day.


In the afternoon . she


£20 for the work of the Bible Society.


Collections amounted to Mitton


men’s Guild choir, under the leadership of organist and choirmaster Mr G. T. Hitchen, delighted a large congregation at All Hal­ lows Church, Mitton, with their rendering of John Stainer’s “Crucifixion.”


Passion music Clitheroe Townswo­


. singing. The vicar, the Rev. B. Cave, thanked the choir.


gain a position, but Sarah' Walters' had the consola­ tion of being chosen to chair the county final. Juniors who took part


with her were: Rebecca Hunt, Anne Smalley, Wayne Gandy, Catherine Maher and James Booth.


Ayshires Members of Bolton-by-


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Bowland YFC travelled to Briercliffe on Monday to 'udge Ayrshires at Mr " a r le y ’s Shore Hey


performance will be able to join the congregation at Chipping Parish Church on Good Friday for a repeat of this inspiring choral work.


Anyone who missed the Chipping


Well attended The Mothers’ Union


Farm. Mr A. Pye, of Lancas­


'Hayhurst, Mr H. Jackson. Dominoes: Julie Neary,.


whist and domino drive at Chipping on Saturday was well attended. Whist win­ ners were: Ladies — Mrs S. Harris, Mrs McGahey, Mrs J. Rogerson. Gents — Mr J. Birkett, Mr J.


ter, was master judge and winners were: Seniors — Angela Booth, Michael Cornthwaite, Catherine Booth; Juniors — David Towler, Ian Leverton, Mark Wilson. Thanks was proposed by Catherine Booth. Girl


fudged shortbread and lemon cheese at Bolton-. byBowland village hall.


didn’t


members who make the trip


— Chatbum— The committee is look­


Mrs A. Burrows, Joyce Ainsworth, F. Hayhurst, M. Seed, Mrs A. M. Seed. Raffle: Mrs E. Kenyon, Mrs Saunders. The next drive will be


on April 24th in the Parish rooms.


of Chipping YFC met in the village hall for a talk on pig marketing by Mr Stevens.


Pigs Twenty five members


ing for new members.* Anyone interested should contact chairman Mr I. Joyce (Clitheroe 41362) or secretary Mrs K. Ridg­ way (Clitheroe 41185).


involved in the show was held at the Brown Cow Hotel, by permission of Colin and Janet Hardie. Pop and crisps were served and dancing and games were organised by Mr Ian Lloyd.


St Mark’s Church, St Helens, spent a quiet day at Chatbum. After a con­ ference at Christ Church, high tea was served by the MU and. their day concluded with Com­ munion.


The cross F am ily s e rv ic e a t


Christ Church, Chatbum, on Passion Sunday was conducted by Canon C. R. Butlin. Assisted by tome


Quiet day Thirty-six members of


of the children, he spoke about the meaning of the cross.


grandson Daniel and or­ ganist Mrs D. Brewer’s granddaughter Danielle were announced.


The births of the vicar’s


Sunday service at Christ Church, Chatburn, Mrs Margaret Bleazard, of C l i tn e ro e , spoke on “Growth in Christian life.”


Posies At th e Moth e r in g


Ada. -Holgate and Mrs Barbara Quayle were dis­ tributed to all. the ladies and sent to invalids. The MU banner was


Posies made by Mrs


carried by Mrs Marion Smith, with Mrs Florence Bowskill and Mrs Betty Pearce. as escorts.


(tenor) and Mr Je rry Lathom (baritone) added dignity to the Passiontide music by ■ their excellent


Soloists Mr Derek Gill Mrs M. Hammond is or­


Sabden


needs a new clerk. Mr Walter Masterman, of Clitheroe, is resigning after 18 months and a re­


Parish clerk . Sabden Parish Council


meetings a year, record­ ing minutes, sending out letters and dealing with replies. There is a salary and expenses. Applications should be


Sabden county primary and nursery schools, aged three to 11, entered a PTA Easter competition for a painting, drawing or collage. Judge was Mr David Brennan, Hapton Primary headmaster. Easter egg prizes will


Easter Eggs E ig h ty children of


be awarded today during the end of term service at


the school, where winning pictures will be on show. F i r s t and second


placement is urgently needed. The job entails 12 to 14


made to Mrs Mavis Wise­ man, Maesbury, Clitheroe Road, Sabden.


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Littlemoor sh e lte red housing centre are de­ lighted by the £250 for amenities raised at their E a s te r . F air . I t was opened by Mr Alan Amos, warden of the Ardley Day


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Profits Sabden Baptist ladies


.Success There was success in


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Lenten


. Children of Downham CE School attended the last of the Wednesday morning Lenten services conducted by the Rev. F. E. Chard.


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