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Well loved The funeral took place


on Friday, at St John's Church, Read, of Mrs Nellie Atkinson (91), of Whalley Road, who was one of the village’s oldest and best-loved residents. She and her husband


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farmed at Higham and then at Brick House Farm, Langho, until she moved to Read on Mr At­ kinson’s death 23 years


ago.She was a member ol the Mothers’ Union at St John’s Church, the ladies’ circle at the United Re­ formed Church and of the Read C o nservative- branch.


| Ail the aces At the whist drive in


Read Constitutional Club on Monday, winners were — Ladies: Mrs Charnley, Mrs M. Pickles. Gents: Mr R. Sagar, Mrs P. Larkin. The special prize was won by Mrs Larkin and Mrs E. Brownhill was


MC. Irish glass


l A talk on Waterford glass was given to Read Ladies Conservative As­ sociation by Mrs Burns, of Padiham. She explained how it was made in Ire­ land and displayed several pieces.Chairman Mrs Christine Calladine thanked Her. Mrs Margaret Lawson


Festival Hall funds at Gisburn benefited by £27 following a whist and domino drive held by the management committee. There were 17 tables for whist and MCs were Mr F. Wall (whist) and Mrs P. Holden (dominoes). Mr R. Nutter presented the ni*i7ps


‘Speak, Mrs V. Giles, Mrs M. Walker, Mr H. Carr, Mrs D. Faulkner, Mr A. Eccles. Raffle: Mrs Metcalfe,


R. Pearson, Mrs E. Jack- son, Mrs B. Brennand. Gents — Mr T. Jackson, Mr R. Townson, Mr T. P. Yates. Dominoes: Mrs D.


Whist: Ladies — Mrs Waddington


At cathedral Choir mistress of St


Helen’s Church, Wadding­ ton, Mrs Jean Hartley and 11 members of the choir — Sally Bryan, Rachel Bryan, Andrew Gregson, Jonathan Cunlif- fe, Simon Jones, Clare Mulligan, Charlotte Chap­ pell, Mr Peter Heales, Mr Peter Cunliffe and Mr


Chatburn


ided at the 37th annual meeting of Rimington WI, welcoming as guest for the evening Miss Marion Stott, LFWI treasurer, who gave a short talk on the aims and ideals of the movement. Mrs B. Spencer gave


Mrs E. Robinson pres­


Bob Brvan — paid then- first visit to Bradford Cathedral to take part in the combined Choirs Fes­


tival. Afterwards the three


Michael Wall, Mrs D. Speak, Mr T. Jackson. The December drive


has been cancelled and the next is on January 5th.


evening at the White Bull Hotel, Gisburn, made a profit of over £150. Sup­ porters and those who gave tombola prizes were thanked by the Festival Hall committee.


Profitable The cheese and wine


I won the special prize of a t l ’ JJYTPl Q p l


I is hoped to have bring- and-buy, cake and white elephant stalls, together


be held in the Constitu­ tional Club on December 5th at 7-30 p.m., when it


The Christmas Fair will


with a tombola. Floral art


I Hosts at the Mothers’ I Union meeting to be held on Tuesday in Read School will be Mrs M. Lund and Mrs M. Atkin­ son, who will present a display of Ikebana floral art. Everyone is welcome. The MU will also be


Bashall Eaves


Celebrating Husbands and friends


were invited to Bashall Eaves WI to help mem­ bers celebrate their 42nd birthday. They were wel­ comed by Mrs A. Fox. The sp e ak e r , Mrs


members previously suc­ cessful in gaining the Pro­ vost’s Award, Jonathan, Rachel and Sally, were presented with their cer­ tificates and green rib­ bons by the Provost, the Very Rev. Brandon Jackson.


jumble collected by St Helen’s Church workers at Waddington for a sale on Saturday resulted in £175 being raised for Sunday School funds.


Jumble sale A v a s t amount of


Other ways St Helen’s Mother’s


Union, Waddington, has done its share to aid the Ethiopian famine appeal, with a coffee evening in the summer which raised £380 and with individuals contributing to the collec­ tion in church on the last two Sundays. This was agreed-at the


Grime, of Whalley, showed slides of a holiday in Canada when she and her husband hired a cara­ van and travelled from East coast to West. Her descriptive commentary and superb slides were much enjoyed and thanks was expressed by Mrs


| the school, when dona­ tions to the cake and bring-and-buy stalls will be gratefully received.


holding a Christmas coffee morning on December 1st, from 10 a.m. to noon in


Gisburn


I Lancashire Best-Kept Vil­ lage Competition was very encouraging, mem­ bers of Gisburn Parish


Gisburn’s entry in the


Council agreed. The report said the vil­


lage presented some very creditable features, in spite of problems caused by its division by the A59, and there was an almost complete absence of litter except in one or two


places. All the business pre­


mises were tidy and well- maintained and three were nominated by the judges for certificates of


Encouraging The judges’ report on


vided by members fol­ lowed. Competition win­ ners were Airs Holden, Mr F. Greenhalgh and


Fox. A buffet supper pro­


Mrs P. Colley. Recently several mem­


bers were guests of Broughton WI and were entertained to a film show about France, followed by a supper.


Slaidburn


Reasons Slaidburn YFC had a


split meeting on Monday evening. A talk on foot health was given to the girls by Mr D. Jury, who also spoke on manufactur­ ing and what to look for when buying a new pair of shoes. The vote of thanks was proposed by Janet Robinson. Other members visited


merit — Grove Cottage Restaurant, the Ribbles- dale Arms and Parkers’ butchers. Advice was given on


Collection A collection taken at


Ch a tb u rn Methodist Church for the Ethiopian appeal raised £40.


Spring show Chatburn Parish Coun­


details of a proposed Christmas shopping trip on November 27th. The members’ annual carol concert takes place in Rimington Memorial In­ stitute on December 18th. Retiring treasurer Mrs


cil members have planted 2;000 crocus bulbs on the grass verges in the vil­ lage. The cost of the bulbs has been met through the proceeds of a jumble sale and donations. There is to be a Christ­


J. Gorrighan presented th e ’ financial statement and secretary Mrs E. Jackson gave a resume of the year’s activities, as well as a report on the autumn council meeting. Mrs Robinson thanked


ary, was presented with a locket. Congratulations went to members of the B team which has won through to the next round of the county Federation Darts Tournament. The birthday cake w-as


cut by Mrs Ruth Cann, who baked it, and Mrs Margaret Miller, who did


the icing. A buffet supper fol­


lowed and the night’s celebrations were rounded off in fine style with en­ tertainment from clog dancers The Houghton Rappers.


• most points in monthly competitions was Mrs I.


her committee and all who had given support over the year. The winner of the Brennan Trophy for


Seed. Miss Stott was pre­


sented with a china beaker inscribed with F rancis Duckworth’s famous hymn tune


■ Playing Fields Committee next year, a generous offer welcomed by the council, which was con­ cerned to learn that damage had been done at the roundabout on the playing fields.


mas tree in the centre of the village as in previous years, a joint effort w’ith the Playing Fields Com­ mittee. A new slide for toddlers will be provided by the


Nehemiah Christ Church Mothers’


“Rimington.” For the election of offic­


ers and committee, Mr Norman Lund and Mr Alan Stott were tellers. Mrs E. Robinson and


Mrs E. Jackson are con­ tinuing in office and trea­ surer is Mrs B. Spencer. Vice-presidents are Mrs M. Knapp and F. Brad­


meeting after discussion of a directive from MU headquarters asking mem­ bers to help the appeal. Other ways were sug­ gested by which members could continue to offer as­


sistance. A talk on the Cheshire


Homes, with special refer­ ence to the one at Gar- stang, was given by Mrs H. Tavlor. Hostess Mrs S. Cowgill, who thanked her, said that members might arrange to visit the home at its next open


day. On December 5th, a de­


monstration of Christmas decorations will be given by Mrs M. Heaton, who helped with the flower ar­ rangements at the Dedica­ tion Festival.


For missions


home of Mr and Mrs Bob Fisher, in Church Close, Waddington, raised over £100 for Methodist Over­


A coffee day at the


seas Missions. There were bring-and-


buy, home-made cake and marmalade and chutney stalls for the 115 people who visited the house bet­ ween 10 a.m. and 8-30


Duckmire Farm, by invi­ tation of Mr H. Can-, and were given useful hints on stock judging by Mr


Burrows. He explained the points


areas which could be im­ proved, and it was felt that the village could be challenging for the hon­ ours in 1985.


to. look for when judging a dairy cow, and told mem­ bers the correct Way to give reasons in a stock judging competition. Robert Parker proposed


thanks to the speaker and host.


p.m. Mr and Mrs Fisher


Mitton


Custard tart At the 59th annual


meeting of Little Mitton WI, Mrs Eleanor Friend was returned as presi­ dent. She showed slides of her walking holiday in Austria and Switzerland and won a competition for


were helped by other members of Waddington Methodist Church.


'“Nehemiah/’ She spoke of his return from exile and his work to restore and rebuild .his country. Mrs, Lesley Anderson


Union, Chatburn, had as speaker Mrs Margaret Bleazard, of Clitheroe, h e r su b je c t being


Hurst Green


Right cards Whist winners at Hurst


Green Conservative As­ sociation’s drive were: Ladies — Miss M. Walm- sley, Mrs M. Break. Gents — Mr M. Grayston, Mr B. Break. Dominoes: Mr H. Jackson, Mr E. Seedall. Raffle: Mrs Grayston.


Downham


Cricket awards At the annual Cricket


Dinner, held at the Assheton Arms, Dow­ nham, CC members were presented with their awards for the past season. Captain Mr T. Braith-


shaw. Other committee mem­


thanked the speaker and was hostess along with Mrs D. Atkinson. Mrs E. Drain presided and pianist was Mrs B. Earnshaw. Choir master Mr H.


bers are Mrs A. Seed, Mrs I. Seed, Mrs C. Knowles, Mrs A. Buckle, Mrs B. Thompson, Mrs F. Ingleby, Mrs J. Walton and Miss M. Bairstow. During supper Miss


Paythorne


Mission work . At Paythorne Chapel’s


annual missionary meet- ing,


shawgn


. She made many inter­ esting observations about the rise of the church overseas and its relative decline in England. Afterwards there was a ; p \


Junior Missionary Associ- ■ ation collection totalling £23.12. The combined pro­ ceeds of £47.80 will be used for mission work


overseas. Biilington


Donation After a weekend of


sales at her home in Calder Avenue, Billing­ ton, Mrs Kath Robinson handed over a donation of £150 on behalf of Billing- • ton Youth Group to the Billington Sports and


Social Club.


Stott cut the birthday cake which had been made by Mrs E. Hartley and iced by Mrs C. Knowles. Mrs A. Holgate, on


Lane Ends


Lucky spots Winners of the annual


domino drive at Lane Ends Community Centre were: J. Tomlinson,- H. Pickard, S. Pickard, T. Armer, E. Tomlinson and J. Capstick. Children: Elaine Barton, James Towler , William Robinson. Raffle: Mrs Robinson,


Jackson gave a short talk about the work of the choir and played various tapes, including one of the MU singing the opening hymn. He was assisted by o rg an is t Mrs D. M. Brewer.


Harrop


Hymns Sunday worship at


behalf of the members, thanked the retiring offic­ ers and committee.


Harrop Methodist Chapel, led b y • t h e Rev. J . Needham, took the form of a “Songs of Praise” ser­ vice, with favourite hymns requested by the congregation. Several members of


waite received both the trophies for best bats­ man and bowler. Mr A. Spensley was Sportsman of the ‘Year and Mr S. Knowles, Fielder of the Year. He also received a lighthearted award for the most ducks. An award for the “most


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Holiday films , At Ebenezer Baptist Church Ladies’ social- hour, Billington, Mr W. Taylor, of Clitheroe, showed films taken in dif­ ferent parts of the coun­ try while on holiday. These included the . Lake District, showing the low levels of water during the recent drought.


improved player” was given to Mr A. Fielding,


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Anne Holmes and supper was served by the ladies.


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Trinity Methodist Church joined in for the day. Or­ ganist was Mrs M. Har­ rison.


Grindleton


Clog dancing At the 52nd birthday


Mrs Wright, Mrs Cap- stick, Mrs Briggs. A plate supper was


served by ladies of the committee and MC for the ev en in g was Mr T. Armer.


West Bradford


Committee work The working of the


County Federation and National Federation com­ mittees and their func­ tions was described at West Bradford WI’s annual meeting by VCO Mrs M. Burgess. Reports of the past


■well WI, was teller for the election of the com­ mittee. The retiring com­ mittee served a supper of shepherd’s pie, followed by custard tart.


a custard tart. Mrs D. Gorner, of Wis-


Newton


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ceedings and introduced , cancer research carnpaign the guest speaker, 'Mrs realised a total of £255,68. Adamson, of Nelson.


the Rev. Tirri Brad- opened


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Reminder Parishioners


Bolton-by-Bowland paul’s Church,


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Sunday, 'were reminded by the Rector, Fr Trevor Vaughan, of a coffee morning to be held at Bay Gate on November 24th. by invitation of Mr and Mrs A. Moorhouse, to raise funds for prayer


mats.


Civic guests The production of “Dry


Rot” by Bolton-by-Bow­ land Drama Group was at­ tended by Ribble Valley Mayor and Mayoress Coun. and Mrs Bernard Thornton and deputy Mayor Coun. Mrs Joyce Lilburn and her consort. Lucky programme win­


ners were Miss H. Isher- wood and Mr G. Locker and the raffle was won by Mrs E. Clement, Mr R. Wright, Mrs D. Clark and


Mr C. Lilburn. Pendle Club


WINNERS at Clitheroe Pendle Club’s weekly bridge session were Mrs A. Barker and Mrs P. Adey, Mrs L. Lynch and Mr J. Harrison.


. A bonfire organised by Billington Sports and Social Club and lit by chairman Mr Michael Kitchen made £6(.43 for the funds. Sarah Brown and Sheryl Kitchen raised an additional £10 with a penny for the guy collec­


tion.


Cancer research The Autumn collection Billington for the


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Mrs M. Miller, of Grindle- ton WI, were tellers for the election and they and Mrs Burgess were pre­ sented with pot plants in appreciation. Mrs Gregson continues


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