classified) Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) News from the villages SaSitfF Clayton-le-dale


Tableau “A tale of a tail” de­


15 guests from Concorde WI. The sp e a k e r , Mrs


scribed the life of Beatrix Potter for 41 members of Clayton-le-Dale WI and


Nancy Hayes, set up a colourful tableau of Miss Potter's woodland charac­ ters to illustrate the story. Proceeds of a jumble


sale staged to raise funds had made £138. Members were reminded of an outing to Astley Hall, Chorley, on Monday, and final arrangements were made for the group meet­ ing with Copster Green and Knowle Green.


Chatburn


Come on time Snooker and dominoes


sr s man M r


Jnstry has director of


Bid District Jidustry and


I Mr McKin- Iservice and manager for lit its inter- Jquarters in oefore that, of Nation-


|if Glasgow, is a Lan- adoption,


,'ith his wife the last 20


were played at the Rib- blesdale Club, Chatburn, and birthday greetings w e re sung fo r Mrs Kenyon. Tea hostesses were Mrs Ridgway and Mrs Kenyon. Members are requested to start promptly at 2-30 p.m. today for bingo.


Flautist The music of flautist


James Galway was enjoy­ ed by Christ Church Mothers’ Union, Chat­ burn. Their speaker, Mrs Maxine J on e s , o f Clitheroe, played tapes and mentioned the lessons to be learned from his life.


. Christ Church, Chatburn, over Easter. The frieze, illustrating the plagues of Egypt and other events, was viewed by many people from Maundy Thursday onwards, said Canon C. R. Butlin.


Resurrection The family service at


Chatburn M e th od ist Church on Sunday was conducted by Mr David King, of Clitheroe, his theme being the Resur­ rection. The Harrison family took up the collec­ tion.


Gisbum


Tour by slides Members of Gisburn WI


were taken on a tour of the North West country­ side, illustrated with slides ranging from snow­ drops covered with early morning dew to a king­ fisher carrying a fish. Photographer Mr N. Duerden, of Hurst Green, was thanked by Mrs T.


Bell. President Mrs Susan


Graveston thanked mem­ bers for the work they had put into the craft and hobbies exhibition.


The coach taking mem­


bers to the group meeting at Bolton-by-Bowland next Thursday will leave at 7 p.m.


A competition for a pic­ Mrs M. Butlin con­


ducted the meeting, Mrs J. Black thanked the speaker, hostesses were Mrs M. Driver and Mrs P. Webb and pianist Mrs B. Earnshaw.


Well viewed A lot of interest was


shown in the frieze made by the Sunday School at


ture of a favourite coun­ try scene, judged by Mr Duerden, was won by Mrs J. Dibb, Mrs A. Jackson, Mrs M. Wood and Mrs Bell.


The next meeting is on


May 12th, as the local elections are on the 5th.


Repeat show Gisburn YFC will be


giving a repeat perform­ ance of its popular show, “Aliens Abroad” in the Festival Hall on Tuesday night.


Sabden


N ich o la s ’ s C h u rch, Sabden, sang 53 hymns in


Popular sing C h o r is t e r s o f St


just over three hours in their sponsored effort, which proved popular once again, with more members of the public taking part.


Hairy Swannick and Mr Harry Robinson. Choir­ master Mr Jack Britcliffe said everyone had a mar­ vellous time. Refreshments were


Organists were Mr


served by ladies of the church and sidesmen and churchwardens helped with the organisation. The idea has even been


copied in Sweden, as Mr Britcliffe corresponds with members of a Luthe­ ran church near the Baltic Seaboard, who stayed in Sabden three years ago. Their sing was so success­ ful that It made national news in Sweden.


Right cards Sabden Over 60s Club


domino winners were: Mrs D. Bass, Mrs E. Jackson, Mrs M. Simm, Mrs I. Cottam. Whist: Ladies — Mrs M. Proc­ ter, Mrs N. Marshall. Gents — Mr H. Parker, Mrs J. Swannick. Raffle: Mrs I. Cottam. At the second weekly


meeting, domino winners were: Mrs P. Whittaker, Miss E. Prescott, Mrs F. Boocock, Mrs K. Newby. Whist: Ladies — Mrs A. Clarkson, Mrs A. How- arth. Gents — Mr W. Brown, Mr F. Cottam. Ra f f le: Mrs E. Har­ greaves.


Appropriate Sabden MU had an ap-


iropriate conclusion to Hasten when Mrs Rock-


ley, wife of Blackburn’s Canon Tom Rockley,


spoke and showed slides of the Passion Play of


Oberammergau, held every 10 years. Enrolling member. Mrs Eileen Luck- ett expressed thanks.


Jumble sale St Nicholas’s Church


Sunday School jumble sale, organised by Mrs Ann Varnam, Mrs Flora Crozier and Mrs Mary Cottam, raised £50.


Read


Clear victory On Sunday, Read Boys


FC stormed through the quarter-finals of the As­ sociation Cup by beating


Earby 13-0. Weather conditions


were terrible, but better ball control and sheer de­ termination by the Read team ensured this incred­


ible win. Scorers for Read were


Carl Parker (8), Shane Robinson (3) and Lee Merrington. Read star players were Carl Parker and Lee Merrington. On Sunday, Read play Cullingworth away.


Hikes At Read Scout meeting


on Monday, badges were aw a rd ed to Martin Haworth (collector), Mark Hodkinson (Scout stan­ dard) and Neil Harrison


(first aid). Over the weekend, six


parties from the Scouting groups took part in Duke of Edinburgh and Adv­ anced Scout Standard ex­ peditions in the Yorkshire Dales. Hikes between 15 and 25 miles were accom­ plished.


All the aces At the whist drive in


Read Constitutional Club on Monday, winners were: Ladies — Mrs M. Pickles, Mrs J. Coward. Gents — Mrs D. Slinger, Mrs E. Hutchinson. Mrs B. Bren- nand won the special prize and Mrs R. Hargreaves


was MC. Waddington


Musical family Tapes of flautist James


Galway were played to St Helen’s Mothers’ Union, Waddington, by Mrs M. Jones, of Clitheroe, who traced his life. His grand­ father played the flute, his mother the piano and his father the accordion, though his first love was always the flute. Mrs Loxham presided,


Miss D. Dewrance expre­ ssed thanks and Mrs Grace Walker was the hostess.


Celebrations A social evening on


Saturday marked the be­ ginning of church anniver­ sary celebrations for Wad­ dington Methodists. The Rev. G. A. Vickers


presided and Mr and Mrs Friend showed holiday slides. Mrs P. Fisher was the pianist. Ladies of the church provided refresh­ ments. Sunday services, con­


ducted by former Circuit Superintendent the Rev. N. J. Walton, now of Kendal, were well at­ tended. Mr and Mrs R. Brindle


sang duets and together with Mrs P. Fisher and Mr R. Fisher sang a vesper. Mr and Mrs F. Ashworth were the organ­


ists.


Fellowship The AGM of Wadding- ,


ton Methodist Women’s Fellowship will be held next Thursday at 2-45 p.m.


Whalley


Special effort The “special effort” of


Whalley WI, held in the old Grammar School, raised £95, of which £15 came from the raffle of a cushion, made by Mrs E. Ormerod. The winner was Mrs A. Whipp.


Tricks and spots Whist winners at the


Abbey senior citizens’ the distinc-


ling the pro- Iphy at the International Jvo successive


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drive in Whalley were: Ladies — Mrs M. Stan­


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M. Grady. Domino win­ ners were Mrs F. Hindle and Miss Eatough.


Jewellery making ' Members of Standfast


WI, Whalley, were helped to make their own jewel­ lery in a talk by Mr R. Schnitzel-. The results were pretty and profes­ sional and he was thanked, by Mrs M. Harrison and presented with a plant. Mrs M. Hindle also re­


ceived a plant for her birthday. Mrs M. Bren­ nan, of Rimington WI, and member Mrs P. Birt­ wistle, home from a visit to her daughter in New Zealand, were welcomed. The competition for the


best item of jewellery was won by Miss E. O’Neal and Miss M. Pritchard.


Bolton-by-Bowland


Buttons The long history of but­


tons was outlined to Bolton-by-Bowland WI by Mrs M. Bannister, of Con- iston Cold. She was thanked by Mrs C. Lil- bum and the competition for a button was won by Mrs T. Pope, Mrs C. F. Pickles, Mrs B. Booth and Mrs R. Corless. Final arrangements


were made for today’s Southport trip, the group meeting next Thursday and the coffee morning in the Mayor’s Parlour for


WI funds on April 30th. On May 31st and June


1st members are to visit Mrs J. Storey’s home for a talk on furniture.


Raise £161 A whist and domino


drive organised at Bolton- by-Bowland by Mrs1 N. Comthwaite and Mrs M. Billows raised £161' for the church roof repair


fund. Whist winners were:


Mrs P. Blezard, Mrs G. Capstick, Mrs Lowcock,


1 Wiswell


TV studios Members and friends of


Wiswell WI enjoyed a day trip to Leeds where, after a shopping spree, they visited the Yorkshire TV studios to watch the re­ cording of a programme. On the return journey, president Mrs S. Sharpies thanked Mrs I. Thompson and Mrs I. D. Hacking for organising the outing.


Probation for assault


FOR assaulting and ob­ structing a policeman in the course of his duty and damaging a pair of hand­ cuffs worth £8.80, Susan Pinch (28), of Kemple View,; Clitheroe, was put on probation for two years at the town’s Magis­ trates’ Court.


The cases were found


proved at an hearing on March 11th and adjourned for social inquiry, reports.


pay £25. costs and £8.80 compensation.


Pinch was ordered to -


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Mrs Whittaker, Miss Brennand and Mr Cook. Dominoes: Mrs Hays,


Mrs Parker, Mrs J. Ripley, Mrs T. Pope, Mrs B. Booth, Mrs Hoyle. Child ren’ s dominoes: Alison Pickard, Sarah Moorhouse, Simon Moor- house, Gillian Townson, Daniel Clai-kson. Raffle: Mr F. Pickles,


West Bradford


Call for a cuppa West Bradford villagers


out for a stroll during the summer months will be


'able to call in for “a cuppa and a chat” at the playing fields pavilion on Grindle- ton Road.


Daniel Clarkson, Mrs Swales, Mr H. Proctor and Mrs Staveley.


For sports A jumble sale organised


by Bolton-by-Bowland Children’ s Committee raised £125 which is to go towards stag ing the annual sports. Raffle win­ ners were Emily Fallows and Mrs M. Walsh.


Rimington


New hairstyle Member Mrs E. Hart­


ley came away from Rimington’s WI meeting with her hair restyled — following a hair care de­ monstration by the staff of “Sissors” salon. Thanks were expressed by Mrs D. Whittaker. P r e s id e n t Mrs E.


Robinson welcomed two v is ito r s and Mrs B. Downing read birthday greetings. The competi­ tion for a hair ornament was won by Mrs M. Bren­ nan and Mrs C. Wilson. Mrs N. Oldfield thanked


everyone who supported the knit-in, which has raised £70 for arthritis and rheumatism research, and Mrs E. Jackson re­ ported whist and domino drive proceeds of £77 to­ wards the handicraft and produce show in August. West Marton WI, in the


For a small charge,


members of the WI will serve drinks-and everyone will be made welcome. The invitation applies from 2-30 to 4 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month, with the exception


of June.


Sponsored walk Fifteen members of


West Bradford WI, some with husband s and families, will be taking part in an eight-mile cir­ cular riverside. walk on April 23rd.


sponsorship will go to the Ribble Valley Mayor’s charity, Christie Cancer Research and the Mayor, Coun. Mrs Myra Clegg, will be turning up to give them a good send-off at West Bradford bridge.


The money they raise in County chairman Mrs


Florence - Smithies spoke to members at the meet­


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ing about her visit to the European Parliament in Luxembourg, where some resolutions discussed by the WI had been subjects of debate. Mrs Kay How- arth thanked her.


President Miss Kath­


leen Hanson presented a plant to Mrs Anne Greg- son for holding icing clas­ ses at her home. An invi­ tation was received from Inglewhite WI to attend a meeting in July and the senior citizens’ outing was arranged for June 15th. Mrs Ellaline Aspin and


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Yorkshire Federation, are to be visitors in June. Names were taken for the Border group meeting at Bolton-by-Bowland next Thursday. '


Mitton


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Secretary Mrs M. Dust „


thanked the speaker and reminded everyone of the super seconds sale next


Thursday. Mrs J. Davey and Mrs


W. Hoyle provided supper and the competition for a hat-pin was won jointly by Mrs F. Haynes and Mrs M. Williamson.


Slaidburn


Stitching Many beautifully em­


broidered items and books on various kinds of stitch­ ing were displayed at Slaidbum WI by Mrs N. Clough, who also showed slides. Thanks were prop­ osed by Mrs Barbara


Steen. V ice -p re s id en t Mrs


Anthea Hodson presided and the competition for an arrangement of five daf­ fodils was won by Mrs Christine Blakey, Mrs Kay Finch arid Mrs Edith Lawson.


Scenic views Slaidburn over 60s


group was shown a selec­ tion of slides by Mrs Mary Rushton, o f Newton, when they met in the Methodist Sunday School


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