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\V- Clitheroe 22321, (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) News from the Dunsop Bridge
was described to Dunspp Bridge WI by Mrs j; H e y n u r s t , who was thanked by Mrs K. Bond. The competition for a
Chinatrip A recent visit to China
Read Parish Church on Sunday morning, when 90 members of uniformed or ganisations attended the service. The cross was carried
Wiswell
Outings planned A talk on the Pendle
favourite cup and saucer was won by Mrs M. Porter, Mrs M. Whitaker and Mrs M. Rushton. Mrs Whitaker also won the draw. Birthday g reetings
went to president Mrs M. Cowking, Mrs Rushton, Mrs • I. Sunter, and Mrs A. Marsden, who received flowers from the presi dent’s table. There is to be a day
PCC quiz
antiques QUE enthusiasts heading for Stony-
College next month a Sotheby’s quiz and is being held to cash for the
C. se taking part in the will be shown 10 e objects and will o write as much as
ole about them. Sotheby’s experts
en give a talk about f the items and the will be marked.
~ne with a correct will receive a copy Sotheby’s Year-
r the quiz a dinner held in the ban- hall.
event has been or- by the Lancashire
ary Development Committee of the
, which is aiming £80,000 above its
income.
■ndance is limited to id tickets are £12
ies ice
PECTIVE Conser- candidate for the
sed Lancashire 1 European consti-
, which will include bble Valley, is Mr Welsh, of Whit- oods, Chorley. elsh (41) has rep- the existing Lan- Central in the
ean Parliament 979. "He is Con’ser- group spokesman
lomic and monetary and is a member of roup’s executive tee. iously he served as spokesman on fore- de. He is also a r of the Parlia- delegation to the
ngress. re his 'election in Mr Welsh, who is id with two chil- was director of development for trauss Europe, a
ary of the Ameri- ins and leisurewear icturer.
n shortlist
Harrop Fold Farm House, Bolton-by-
nd, is on the short- a regional market-
vard, thanks to its olidays. north-west winner N F U-Mutual-Mar- competition will re special trophy and to Paris to attend
he top French inter- al food exhibition.
nds
A grand bunch of ■ people!
earned quite a lot our country way of
mid go on with inst- after instance, but I admire them be- they have some of
est, most competent h secretaries I have encountered (and includes several
A
iir letters are always : point, business-like well written. In-
ies are always ptly dealt with and, a visit is requested,
he meeting place is .e or obscure, they iably include a route- with precise details information. What can anyone ask?
is, I take off my bat- 1 old trilby and e my balding brow to g Farmers every-
fitting! en their “dads” and
•ir work is eminently hwhile and their less and enthusiasm 'h that we need have fear for the future of ng and agriculture in country — the EEC
id-dads” are no more, Young Farmers of in will still be the ies of them all”. '
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trip to the Lakes in May and an evening outing in June. Delegate Mrs K. Bond reported on the council meeting at Lan caster. Letters were read from
- terill. Other flags jvere paraded by Christopher Leech (Scouts), Mark Nisbet (Ribble Cubs), Andrew White (Calder Cubs), Annette Garnet (2nd Guides), Julie Sutton (3rd Guides) and Philippa Howarth (Ventures). The collection was
by Philip Youles and the Union flag by John Wes-
. rowfora was given to Wis well WI by Mr Miles Har rison. He showed slides of the renovation at different stages and other old prop erty of historical interest and was thanked by Miss M. Lytle.
Heritage Centre at Bar-
taken by Lee Merrington and the service was con ducted by the Rev. Alan Reid.
Chipping
Amazing Casseroles in 20 mi
Mrs B. Collinson in ap preciation for sympathy and from Mrs M. Ward on behalf of Thomley WI for an enjoyable evening spent at Dunsop’s last meeting.
Hall Committee is holding a “Come Dancing” even ing to Bob Fairclough’s music on Saturday.
Dance night Dunsop Bridge Village
Read
Only £7 A branded seconds sale
held by Read Playgroup in the United Reformed Church raised only £7 to buy new toys • and it is hoped that a'good-as-new sale on April 14th will be better supported.
Gala date June 9th is the date
fixed for this year’s Read Gala, when there will be the customary children’s races and footb all matches, plus toy and book stalls and sideshows.
ing dance, as no',organisa tion is willing to host one.
So far there is no even
All the aces At the whist drive in
nutes, ginger sponge in four ana steamed pudding in four and a half minutes amazed Chipping WI members, who were intro duced to a new concept in cooking.
asked to bring a friend to the microwave demonstra tion given by professional home economist Ruth French, who passed round the dishes for sampling. Social half-hour was
Each member had been
spent trying to identify pictures of famous men and the raffle was won by Mrs G. Rich. Birthday flowers were presented to Mrs R. Bowker. Members hope that
some of the visitors were impressed enough to join on a permanent oasis, the next meeting being a mystery night on April 4th.
4th
On parade Mothers’ Union week
will commence on Mother ing Sunday, April 1st, when St Bartholomew’s branch at Chipping will parade the MU banner during the 10-30 a.m. church service. MU mem bers will'be sidesmen. Other follow-on. ar
rangements include a coffee evening with vari ous stalls in the Parish Rooms, Windy Street.
'— Mrs Chamley, Mrs S. Grimes. Gents — Mrs E. P. Larkin, Mr G. Law. Mrs Larkin won the spe cial prize and Mrs M. Pickles was MC.
Read Constitutional Club, prizewinners were: Ladies
Scouts went on a link badge hike via Bowley Camp to Whallejr and’
Badge hike Five Read Cubs and 13
back, all completing it successfully.
Cheese A representative of a
cheese firm established five generations ago al lowed members of Read Ladies Friendly Circle to sample its products. The vote of thanks was' given by Mrs D. Nevard and Miss M. Dewhurst thank ed contributors to the recent stall.
Good turn-out Perseverance was the
topic of the sermon at Thornley
taking up painting after the meeting of Thornley- with-Wheatley WI when Mrs N. Bradshaw gave a demonstration of “Paint ing on a Shoestring." Members learned how
Cheap hobby More members will be
pies announced that the jumble sale date had been altered to March 30th, at 6-30 p.m. in Barrow School. A letter of resig nation was received from Mrs J. Tomlinson. The visit to Chester
President Mrs S. Shar •
and Jodrell Bank has been cancelled and there will now be a whole day outing to Lancaster and Levens Hall on May 23rd and an evening trip to Astley Hall, Chorley, with a fashion show and evening meal, on June 20th. Wiswell’s delegate Mrs
'Michael Cornthwaite,
Michael Dakin! Most of the girls met at
Mr and Mrs T. H. Pick ard’s home to make Mother’s Day cards, judged By Mrs H. Robin son. Jayne Moore expre ssed thanks.
Winners: Juniors - ,
.Jayne Moore, Alison Pick ard, , Tracey Leverton.
. Seniors — Claire Dakin. Next week members
In the garden
■ gardening. He was thank ed by Mr W. Holland. Members agreed to an
' Bolland Gardening Club welcomed Mr D. Huntley, of Myerscough College, who spoke about organic
evening trip in June to The Manor House, Hes- lington, near York, to attend a flower demonst ration by Mr George
Smith.' Next month Mr Peter
M. Duckett reported on the LFWI council meeting at Lancaster. Members are-taking part with other WIs on an outing to Denman College in June and Simonstone WI has asked Wiswell to join in a day trip to Liverpool Garden Festival on May 10th. A one-day school on
cathedral patchwork has been arranged for August 29th in Whalley, when the tutor will be Mrs H. Parker, a Wiswell member. Mrs Duckett won the
mystery parcel and also the competition for a spring gardening hint. Second was Mrs E. Smith and third Mrs I. D. Hack ing.. Hostesses were Mrs F. Birtwell, Mrs M. Hol- gate, Mrs P. Isherwood, Mrs M. Power and Miss E. M. Foster.
Gisburn
Mexico showing the ar chitecture, carvings and pyramids were shown to Gisburn Mothers’ Union by Miss B. Bingham, of Clitheroe, who was wel comed by Mrs .M. Hudson. Mrs A. Frank- land expressed thanks. Arrangements were
Mexico Slides of a holiday in
Foley, of Holden Clough Nurseries, will speak about heathers and dwarf conifers.
Billington
Quilt on view The community quilt
made by members of Bil lington and Langho WI was on view at the meet ing. Mrs D. Phillips gave an account’drKer week at
meet in the village at 6-30 p.m. to go ice skating. 1 '
Downham
iron work were shown to Downham WI by Mr Ron Carter, of Trapp Forge, whose customers have in cluded the Queen and Prince Charles. Mrs E. Capstick exp r e s sed thanks. Birthday greetings
Forger’s work . Examples of nought-
were extended to vice- president Mrs P. Bailey, who chaired the meeting, • Mrs Jones, Mrs E.! Scott 1 and Mrs C. Speak.' Names were taken for a
A LARGE SELECTION OF
■ for flowers received during her illness and Little Mitton WI invited members to their 59th birthday party oh Sep-
visit to Bolton-by-Bow land Drama Group’s pro duction, “Surprise Pack age” on April 26th, and for the birthday party to ■ be held at the Brown Cow, Chatburn, tonight. A letter of thanks was read from Mrs E. Watson
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• tember 5tn, when Mrs J. Broderick will be the speaker. Mrs B. Lund reported oh the council meeting at
By STRACHAN and HAMMONDS BEAT THE BUDGET
- Lancaster and members were asked to begin pre paring for WI promotion fo r tn igh t, e ither by . making items or by lend ing craftwork for a shop window display.
Denman College, making a basket from willows grown there, and Mrs J. Price reported on the council meeting at Lan
caster. . Mrs Hilary Barnes
spoke about the processes of carding, spinning, dyeing and washing wool and a variety of knitted garments showed her ex pertise. Mrs O. Brierley thanked her. Birthday flowers went
Rev. Eric Chard, led a darts team from his
Darts contest The Rural Dean, the
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to Mrs Audrey Smith and the raffle was won by Mrs D. Crossley. Winners of the competition “I made it, I wear it” were Mrs J. Darby, Mrs D. Patchett and Mrs A. Smith. There is to be a coffee
evening at Rydal Mount, York Lane, on Monday, for members and friends.
Slaidburn
made for the Mothering Sunday Service.
Work fo r .MMB Members of Gisburn
to begin at no cost, using - a tissue for a brush, ordi nary paper and black coffee and medicines for colours. Mrs Renee Proc ter expressed thanks. Raffle winners were
Mrs Irene Airey and pres ident Mrs Mary Ward. The competition . for a favourite picture was won by Mrs Doreen Chamley and Mrs Lawson. Social time was'’ spent playing beetle. The jumble sale made a
YFC met at West Marton Village Hall for a talk by Mr Richard Smjth, of Carleton, about his farm and work as a member of the MMB. A vote of thanks was given by Andrew Bolland.
Bolton-by-Bowland
Judging Beef judging was on the
profit of £98.47, The crafty ideas class is on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and it is proposed to have the mystery trip on June 12th.
programme for members of Bolton-by-Bowland YFC, who met at; Mr P. Wolfenden’s farm at Bar- rowford. Mr F. Wrathall was master judge. Winners: Juniors —
Janet Hanson, David Towler, James Booth. Seniors — Angela Booth,
held; on Tuesday at Derby.- School, Fulwooa. 'v
quiz teams at Slaidbum YFC have won places in the county finals to be
Quiz success Both ' senior and junior
finals were Mark Blakey, Alison Parker and David Kelsall (seniors), Neil Breaks, Nicholas Pinder and Janet Robinson (juniors). ' In the finals the seniors
Taldng part in the semi Langho
Packed church There w as1 standing
room only at St Leonard’s Church, Langho, on Sunday, when the Bishop of Burnley confirmed 26 children and one adult. Every seat was taken and 50 additional chairs were in use. The Bishop, the Rt
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Abbey to participate in the Deanery competition for his own trophy. The team, including Mr
arish of St Leonard’s, lownham, to Whalley
W. Hughes (captain), Mr T. Braithwaite, Mr N. Guest and Mrs E. Wilson, made a good start but was beaten in the semi
final.
' presented the prizes, Chatburn
Sorting mail
. Members of Chatburn Men’s Society spent an hour and a half visiting
the GPO sorting office at Preston, where they toured the various proces ses leading to delivery. Mail bags are conveyed
face a Clitheroe team and the juniors one from Chip ping.
from point to point by conveyor b e lt and machines turn letters the right way, round, frank them (ind separate first and second class post. The importance of post
coding became clear when they saw machines scan ning the phosphorescent blue dots punched on en velopes by keyboard operators.
son thanked the officials concerned for guiding the party round the office.
Chairman Mr A. Hodg ^
Rev. R. C. C. Watson, was assisted bv the Rev. B. T. Jones, formerly of St Luke’s, Blackburn, and the Rev. George Parker, of Whalley, who had pre-
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Eared the candidates. He
vice in booklets, which greatly assisted in the smooth running of the service.
ad also printed the ser The congregation met ' .
afterwards in the school hall for tea and biscuits, and the Bishop signed the Communion service books given to the candidates. They were: Amanda
. Fellowship meeting was devoted to a prayer tour of the circuit. Items by members fol
burn Methodist Women’s
lowed, with : Mrs Grant- Townsend giving a short talk and musical numbers by Miss G. Parkinson, Mrs' Ruth Hudson and Miss Ida Dugdale. Mrs F. Bowskill recited dialect poems and Miss Parkinson
Save a reading. Mrs udson was the pianist.
Prizes There was a moderate
Gierat, Nicola Slater, Helen Davies, Philippa Dawson, Sarah Douglas, Kathryn Webb; Kirstin Scott, Elizabeth Ayrton, Clare Browell, Sarah Jac ques, Deborah Evans, Joanne Foster, Philip Simpson, Matthew Davies, Paul Eastwood, 'Christopher Lewis, Philip Johnstone, Adam -Owen, Richard Malloch, Peter Malloch, Christopher Harrop, Stephen Critch- ley, Christopher Jacgues, Paul Kempster, Simon Taylor, Malcolm Lloyd and George Campbell.
Hot pot supper Attendance was excel
lent at Rimington WI Show Committee’s whist and domino drive. There- was a hot pot supper and president Mrs E, Robin son presented prizes. MCs were Mr T. Jackson’ and Mrs E. Hartley. Whist' 'winners: Ladies
attendance for bingo at the Ribblesdale Club, Chatburn. Prizewinners were Mrs Tomlinson and Mrs Back, who was a tea hostess with Mrs Camp
bell. Newton
the Parkers Arms, Newton, raised > £75 for the H.O.T. appeal for multiple sclerosis suffer ers, not £15 as stated last
Higher figure The pancake night at
- week. — Rimington—
Raffle: Mrs B. Wall, Mr J. Dixon, Mr' H. Lofth- ouse.
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from Inglewhite arid WJiitechapel were guests at Rimington WI. .
Butler’s life A coachload of members
— Mrs E.. Middleton, Mrs E: Watson, Mrs ’P. Bleazard. Gents — Mr B. Breaks,-Mr S. Hogg, Mr J. Dixon. Dominoes: Mrs C. Thistlethwaite, Mr J. Tomlinson, Mr J. Harri-, son, -Mrs M. ,Lund. Chilr dren —-Michael Wall.
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• persons. ■ Mrs E. - Hartley ■ expressed thanks. >'
- butler, meeting along the way < Royalty and titled
• career in private service, starting at 12 as .a hall boy and progressing , to a -
Mr A. Toy , ; of Bracewell, told of nis long
• s’. The village, represents-, -tive on - the Ribblesdale
Nursing Association at;, tended the winding-up meeting and gave details of how the funds were to be distributed between the Hospice, Leonard Cheshire Homes and Friends of Clitheroe Hos
serviette ring was won by Mrs E. Jackson, Mrs A. Oldfield and Mrs M. Bren nan. Supper-included Scotch pancakes. Mrs J. Wilson read the
pital. ■ The competition for a
• spent on pencil and paper* .games.) • .
birthday greetings for March and social time was
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Members perform ’ The first .part of Chat
were Miss E. M. Barton, Mrs F. E. Chard, Mrs M. Hughes and Miss L. Wilson, who took part in a domino drive. A potato pie supper was served and Mr Chard
Accompanying the team
THERE • were packed houses on all three nights when Bolton-by-Bowland Drama Group staged “Nostalgia” — a pro duction which in cluded various acts dating from the war years.
Numbers featuring
Charlie Chaplin, the Land Army girls and the ARP wardens brought back memories for many people.
evening included the Mayor and Mayoress- elect of the Ribble Valley,' Coun. and Mrs Bernard Thornton, and
Guests on the second Knowle Green
Growing roses A nursery specialising
in growing old-fashioned roses gave a slide show to Knowle Green and Dutton WI. Mr and Mrs A. Walker, of Stydd Nurse ries, Ribchester, .ans wered queries and were thanked by Mrs E. Berry. The competition for a
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• were made for the WI home-made stall at Rib chester street market on May 28th. A silence was observed in memory of
to president Mrs Rachel Eyre’s home for. a play reading and arrangements
•founder member Mrs F. Forrest. It was announced that
_ tion was received to Chip ping WI in August and tickets were sola for the group meeting at Sales- bury. The social time game was won by Miss Latter
Miss D. Latter is the WI representative on the Farming and Wildlife Ad visory Group. An invita-
and Mrs M. Almond. . At the meeting on April
1-lth Mrs E.' Powell will give a talk entitled “Shop ping with great-great- grandma” and visitors are welcome.
Sawley
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Coun. Mrs Myra Clegg. After, the final per
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given to Norma Birch, Daphne Milne-Redhead, Michael Cowking and Tererice Pope.
Michael Dakin thank
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also made to Terry Pope and Michael Cowking by Angela and Catherine
Booth. The show ended with
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