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Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 fAdvertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) Clitheroe Adveiiiser and Times, November 29th, 19Sj


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Dunsop Bridge Dancing


“Come Dancing” was held at Dunsop Bridge Village Hall on Saturday night, with a plated supper served by committee members. Bob Fairclough


The ev e r po p u la r


played for dancing. Draw winners were:


Mrs C. Hargreaves, Mr P. Cowking, Mrs F. Birket and Mrs Bolton. The nest session is on


December 15th, when it will be “Party Night.”


is giving a carol concert in Dunsop Bridge Village Hall on Saturday for band and hall funds. There will be a Jacob’s join supper.


Slaidburn Silver Band In office


annual meeting, Mrs M. Cowking was elected president. Other appoint­ ments were: Mrs M. Beat- tie (secretary), Mrs S. Mason (treasurer), Mrs J. Carr and Mrs J. Wood (vice-presidents). Mrs J. Winter is outings


At Dunsop Bridge WI’s


secretary, Mrs Wood programme secretary,


Mrs M. Pye Press officer, Mrs A. Marsden competi­ tion secretary and Mrs L. Leedham friendship sec­ retary. Mrs M. Dowle is responsible for Hot Pots ancf Mrs Can- for diaries and calendars. Village hall


representatives are Mrs


Winter and Mrs Marsden. The election of officers


was conducted by Mrs M. Parker, of Slaidburn.


went to Mrs Mason, Mrs M. Porter, Mrs H. Met­ calf and Miss A. Seed, who received flowers from the president’s table.


Birthday greetings


her visit to the autumn council meeting at Pre­ ston. It was announced that the whist drive had made £70. There is to be a children’s party on De­ cember 29th.


Mrs Wood reported on


Mrs M. Pye, who received a gift token and the Mrs E. Popplewell Memorial Goblet. Mrs M. Pinder


Competition winner was


won the draw. Gisburn


fourth in an .inter-YFC darts competition at the Craven Arms Hotel, Horton-in-Craven. The team was William Robin­ son, Mark and Howard


Gisburn YFC came Berry.


met at the Festival Ha . Gisburn, when the sp e ak e r was Mr J . Thomas, of Thomas Jewellery, Skipton. He


On Monday, thegroujj


was introduced by the chairman, Mr Roger Thistlethwaite and spoke


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about pearls. Next week there is a


trip to Bradford Ice Rink. Chipping


Well attended There was a good at­


tendance at the whist and domino drive in Chipping P a r ish Rooms on Saturday. Whist winners were:


Huddleston and Mrs Betty Seed. Committee: Mrs Sylvia Latham, Mrs Joan Bradford, Mrs Pauline Pattinson and Mrs Christine Kay.


Ladies — G. Freeman, Miss A. Boothman, M. Lowcock. Gents — M. Grayston, J. Moon, E.


members a talk and slide show on her two years as a voluntary service over­ seas member in the Sol­ omon Islands. She was thanked by Mrs Maggie


Mrs Tess Pickford gave


Gannet. Dominoes: A. E. Bur­


rows, J. Tomlinson, B. Parker, Mr A. M. Seed, Mrs M. Lund, F. Lawson.


(Christmas cake), Mrs Freeman, B. Hargreaves, Mrs Holding, Mrs Neary, Mr M. Seed, A. Hod-


Raffle: Mrs Neary


kinson. The next drive will be


on December 29th.


annual meeting Mrs Jean Richardson welcomed


At Chipping WI’s


VCO Mrs Charlotte Pre­ scott who, as last year,


addressed the meeting ..................


with enthusiasm and ad vised members of recently formed womens’ institutes


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dent for the past 12 months, stood down and her place was taken by Miss Gwenda Rich. Offic­ ers: secretary Mrs Mar­ garet Rich, treasurer Mrs Kate Deakin, Press sec­ retary Mrs Cath Rigby, vice-presidents Mrs Val


in the areas Mrs Richardson, presi­


Inskip. Mrs Sylvia Latham won


the “best dressed turnip” competition and the new president won the raffle.


cember 5th Christmas presents will be ex­ changed.


At the meeting on De­


Bolton-by-Bowland For choir


home of Mr and Mrs Alan Moorhouse, of Bay Gate Cottage, Bolton-by-Bow­ land, raised £125 for chon- psalters at SS Peter and Paul’s Church in the vil­ lage. Attractions included various stalls and a raffle.


A coffee evening at the


Beauty care Members of Bolton-by-


Bowland YFC enjoyed a demonstration of hairdres­


Sabden World of dolls


A demonstration of “Dolls of the world” was


•showed over 300 dolls from as many countries, all in beautiful authentic


given by Mrs M. Whalley, to Sabden WI. She


costumes. She recalled each doll s


name and history. Her collection comes from friends travelling to un­ usual countries, and even some sea captains. The competition for “A


Howarth, Mrs C. Sefton. Gents — Mrs I. Hodgson, Mrs I. Hill. Raffle: Mrs Hodgson.


At Thursday’s meeting Mrs P. Whittaker won the


Certificate A certificate from the


dominoes. Whist results: Ladies — Mrs C. Sefton, Mrs I. Flannagan, Mrs M.- Wade (booby). Gents — Mrs E. Hutchinson, Mr G. Holden, Mrs I. Hill, Master C. Platt (booby). Raffle: Mrs C. Sefton.


Open to all Sabden Parish Council


doll” was won by Mrs Clarke, Mrs Smith and Mrs Walmesley. Birthday flowers were


Warm again l


DacK Church,


Sunday morning after the previous week’s when half tion was fumes


Snhden. ab , the heater.


Iiuriimi on


liam said the boiler had been repaired and it was now “lovely and warm” in church.


The Rev. Denis McWu-


from a temporary . , ,


affected


sing and beauty care by Katrina Gilbert at then-


meeting.On Monday evening in the village hall the guest


speaker, Fr Trevor Vau­ ghan, will give a talk on the Territorial Army.


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Opening hours: Monday-Friday 9 am - 5 pm Saturday 9 am-12 noon


l ip 1 m l i r Sj Winners


football team had a 3-0 win over Simonstone CE


School second team on the Holme on Saturday mom


congrega­ by


drama


will meet on Tuesday at 7-30 p.m. in the Methodist Rooms. Members of the public are welcome to attend.


given to Mrs Lawson anu Miss Britcliffe.


It was back to normal at St Nicholas’s Parish nViiivpVi


For Ethiopia Father Christmas will


open St Mary’s RC Cnurch Christmas fair in the parish hall on Satur-


Ethiopian appeal.


Guide Dogs for the Blind *___ hoc npp.n


Association has been


awarded to Wiswell WI for its fund-raising efforts and collection of silver foil over some 30 years. This was announced at


the annual meeting, when Wiswell’s donation of £30 from a market stall effort was acknowledged by the local Red Cross Club. The recent jumble sale made


about £50. Mrs S. Sharpies con­


tinules J.


day afternoon at 2 p.m. proceeds are for the


At home Sabden residents no


and Mrs I. Thompson as treasurer. Mrs C. Bridge and Mrs B. Gladwin are vice-presidents, Mrs I. D. Hacking assistant' trea­ surer and Mrs Gladwin assistant secretary. Other committee mem­


Fenlon as secretary magaiven by its editor, Mrs as president, Mrs Mrs


■ ;s produced was v Mrs


Ctuneroe ZZAZ4 (Editor Vil; secretary and assistant


secretary. Other non-committee


duties are: flowers and cards — Mrs C. Keefe, register — Mrs E. Under­ wood and Mrs D. Banks, catering assistant — Mrs O. Sowden, press and publicity — Mrs Baron, table flowers — Mrs Wadsworth, magazine


secretaries — Mrs Hol- lings and Mrs Wadsworth. WI Show committee


representative Mrs Mar- garet Wigglesworth ap- pealed for suggestions for the next show schedule. A light-hearted account of how the Hot Pot


uaron, and a home-made biscuit stall was popular. The prize for winning


longer need to go out of the village to tax then- motor vehicles as the ser­ vice is now available at the village post office.


Hurst Green St Mary’s RC School New president


ing. St Mary’s goalscorers were Anthony Musker (2)


and Martin Ward and other team members were S tep h en Houghton, Kieron Parsons, Thomas Flanagan, John-Phmp Backhouse and Paul Haythornthwaite.


Toy party Sabden Toddler Group


raised £34 for the Ethio­ pian fund at a toy party at the home, of organiser,


Mrs Pam Dyson, in Clitheroe Road. The raffle for two grocery hampers was won by Mrs Catherine Eaves and Mrs Christine Helm.


Different St Nicholas’s Sunday


School, Sabden, is holding a supper dance with a dif- ference tomorrow night in the church hall. Home­ brew donated by one of


the congregation will be served and it’s all free after paying the entrance.


Auction A “Going for a Song” SO­


I hundred items,.over £500 had been raised, to be


SO auction organised by Sabden County Primary School PTA was a re­ sounding success, with over 100 buyers turning up for the sale in St Nicholas’s Church Hall. When the hammer had gone down on several


I shared between school funds and the Ethiopian


famine appeal. The auctioneer was Mr


rocking ho se.


Keith Pedder, a parent governor, and items ranged from a dozen free range eggs to an antique nor


Festive mood The Christmas spirit


switched on at an outdoor dedication and carol


illae


service. Slaidburn Silver Band


will acompany St Nicholas’s Choir and h r Leon Morris of St Mary s RC Church will conduct the service. .The tree has been provided by Sab- den’s Holme Committee and carols will begin at 6- 30 p.m.


all this is in addition to the usual first-


Tricks and spots At Sabden Over 60s


social, domino winners were Mrs N. Hargreaves and Mrs I. Metcalfe. Whist: Ladies — Mrs A.


Pleasant A pleasant afternoon


comes to Sabden on Sunday evening when the v “ ;e tree lights


Eileen Mather was thank­ ed at Hurst Green WI and Mrs K. Young was elected to take her place. All the members received Christmas g if ts and


Retiring president Mrs


plants.Other new officers are Mrs Mary Holden and Mrs Margaret Holden (vice-presidents), Mrs M.


bers are Mrs D. Gorner, Mrs D. Hilton, Miss G. Park and Mrs C. Thomp­ son. Thanks to the presi­ dent and retiring commit­ tee was voiced by Mrs M. Hopwood. Tellers Mrs A. Barlow


grocery __ a.__fV»o £»1_ d ,riyerly next month.


and Mrs P. Jelley, of Simonstone, were thanked


and received small gifts. New members Mrs D. Hollin, of Whalley, and Mrs M. Stafford, of Barrow, were welcomed. Invitations were re­


item for Hostesses at the Christ­


mas party will be Mrs A. Bargh, Mrs N. Barnes, Mrs B. Barlow, Mrs A. Benson, Miss E. Bishop and Miss M. Booth.


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Demolished The demolition of a sec­


ceived to attend Billington and Langho WI meeting on December 3rd and to go with Little Mitton WI on a coach trip to Knuts- ford Indoor Garden Centre on December 1st. A competition for bon­


fire toffee was won by Mrs Hacking, Mrs Fenlon


' VCO Mrs M. Ireland reminded everyone of the meaning of WI and its origin, which was of spe­ cial interest to the six


Heller (secretary) and Mrs M. Wright (trea­ surer).


new members. Competition winners for


the year were Mrs Dux- bury, Mrs Margaret Holden and Mrs Mather. The evening ended with a hot pot supper and a re­ minder of the carol festi­ val at Lancaster.


Pendleton Elections


annual meeting, the fol­ lowing officers were elected: President — Mrs M. Ross; vice-president — Mrs M. Kerr; treasurer — Mrs Gomall; a&sistant tre­ asurer and speaker sec­ retary — Mrs Collinge; secretary — Mrs Bristol; assistant secretaries — Mrs Hall and Mrs N. Haworth; committee — Mrs M. Haworth, Mrs Oddie, Mrs Owen, Mrs Slinger, Miss R. Whit-


At Pendleton WI’s well.


members were Mrs De- whurst, Mrs Ireland, Mrs Lister, Mrs Little and |


Retiring committeel


Miss Mundy. Mrs Nutter won the I


voucher and cup for most I points in competitions throughout the year. Miss Linda Gornall,


are


daughter of the treasurer, talked about her visit to Los Angeles as a member I of the women’s cycling team. She was thanked by


“vegetable necklace, judged by Miss Gornall, was won by Miss Whit- well and Mrs Nutter. Tea h o s te s se s were Mrs 1 Lister, Mrs Blezard and Mrs Collinge.


Mrs Ross. The competition for a |


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minded of the Christmas party, to be organised by Mrs Jennifer Whitwell, and the children’s treat, a visit to the Trinity pan­ tomime, in January.


mas' in mind, made £9.90. Members were r e ­


Chatburn


her 80th birthday, bring-and-buy stall made £15 for funds.


was spent by members of the Ribblesdale Club, C h a tb u rn , playing dominoes and chatting. Tea hostesses were Mrs Campbell and Mrs Back. Money is now due for


£1,000 given


| attend today, thereby I helping the organisers to complete their arrange­


the Christmas party and itis hoped that as many members as possible will


ments. Flower hints


ments were demonstrated to" Chatburn MU by Mrs Cynthia Nahson, of Clitheroe. She also gave 'advice on plants and flow­ ers and the art of display­ ing them. Mrs Barbara Quayle ex-- iressed thanks and was a


Four flower arrange­ £


nostess with Mrs Jean Price and Mrs Betty Pearce. Mrs E. Drain iresided and pianist was


pre Mr I s F. Parker. HALIFAX-THE WORLD’S N®1 Mrs Cowell on attaining Greetings were sent to


at Christ Church, Chat- burn, with the Rev. W. Drain in church most of the day. to welcome parishioners; who brought in just over £1,000 in all. The thanksgiving and


Saturday was gift day The stall, with Christ­


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family service on Sundays was .conducted by. the Vicar, organist was Mrs D. M. Brewer and lay reader Miss C. Walker read the lesson. , The, Cub Scouts,, with leader Mrs ,J. ■


paraded and the flag was carried by Robert Sutclif- fe. During the service, Steven Simkin was admit­ ted as a choirboy, and . pre­ sented with his robes by Mr H. Jackson. Mr Drain based his ad


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•throughout his life to God's work.


dress on the story of Samuel Colgate, founder of the famous toilet firm, who resolved as' av young man starting work to give a tenth , of his money,


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won the raffle and Mrs H. Cooke a competition to identify WI members from childhood photos. Hostesses were Mrs S.


P. Shaw. Waddington


Just right No vote needed to be


taken at Waddington WI’s annual meeting for a new


committee, as there were just 10 nominations for the same number of


places. Mrs S. Baron, Mrs D.


Hollings and Mrs M. Wadsworth resigned and new members are Mrs E. Hallam, Mrs A. Postleth- waite and Mrs A. Whit-


well. Mrs J. Oldroyd con­


M. Garnett and Mrs M. Wigglesworth. Mrs D. Clayton is in charge of catering and Miss D. De- wrance remains outings


Vice-presidents are Mrs


tinues as president, Mrs J. Entwistle as secretary and Mrs P. Boothman as treasurer.


tion of the post and chain fence alongside the


garden in West Bradford Road, Waddington, by the driver of a Norweb van has been reported to the parish council, which is to take up the matter with the Electricity Board.


Slaidburn Annual drive


Goodwin, Mrs D. Hamer, Mrs M. Hartley and Mrs


gathered in the village hall and the domino en­ thusiasts in the Hark to Bounty Inn when Slaid- burn YFC held its annual whist and domino drive. MCs were club presi­


The whist players Downham


Magistrate’s talkj Mrs Margaret Lupt<|


spoke to Downham WI g her life as a magistral She was thanked by lu B. Lund. The president Mrs


Bailey, taking the chair I her first meeting, <1 tended birthday greetiil to Mrs Brocklehurst, R| Capstick, Mrs Mercer Mrs Wright. Letters of thanks w>L


read from Mrs Entwisl for providing refrel ments at the Promotic| Year area concert from Mr B. Scott for gift of a bottle of shel for his work as auditor I Mrs E. Scott was I


the most competition points over the year was presented to Mrs S.


Wilson.Members were r e ­ minded of the county carol service at Padiham and asked to bring 75p for supper and an unwrapped


the el­


the village hall on [ cember 13th will take I form of a Jacob’s join. I tertainment has been I ranged. Ten memtl were chosen to attend! Christmas p a r ty ' Bill:


The Christmas parti


the schedule for the 1 Show of which she isl retary. One of the I petitions will be for a I anniversary poster. I A flea market is t|


Mrs Lund ran thrl


held on June 8th to funds for the area s A new cup has beeil nated by Mrs Jellel the institute shol most improvemenl


marks.


piece of member’s h:l raft" was won by Ml Capstick, Mrs P. II and Mrs E. Capstick. Supper hostesses L


A competition fcl I


Mrs Seed, Mrs Birchl Dewhurst and Mrs LI


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dent Mr Neville Shaw, who presented the prizes, and Mr W. Kenyon (dominoes). Chairman Alison Parker thanked prize donors and those who provided and served


supper. Whist: Ladies — Mrs


Lax, Miss M. Jackson, Miss B. Brennand, Mrs Adey. Gents — Mr J. Dukes, Mr G. Metcalf, Mrs T. Cowperthwaite, Mr Hargreaves. ■ Raffle: Mr J. Dukes, Mrs M. Parker, Mrs Knowles, Mrs E. Wilkin­ son, Mrs E. Robinson. Dominoes: E. Tomlin­


son, E. Hanson, J. Collin- son, A. Parkington H.


Parker, J. Metcalf, Mrs Robinson, Janet Hanson. Raffle: J. Metcalf, Mr


Broderick, J. Metcalf, J. Townson, R. Armer.


Trumps At the whist dr


Read ConstitutionalB on Monday, whist w| were: Ladies — Coward, Mrs W. . Gents — Mr Law, Sagar. The special! was won by Mrs I and MC was M| Brownhill.


Entertaining Read and WJ


Luncheon Club meil the Foxfields, Bill was entertained I John Claxton, whig about “The Good L| He and his I


bought a smallhol the Yorkshire Dal his account of I livestock and attel dry stone wallinl very amusing Maw proposed thal Mrs V. Travis cha| meeting.


Japanese form of fL in which each shl position holds il meaning, was shl Read MU. Mrs Ail and Mrs Lunn \ '| demonstrators.


Floral art A display of Ike


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pointed the Hot Pot Pi I secretary in place of Al E. M. Barton who retired.


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Langho and Biliington| on December 3rd. The new village I


representative is Mvl Mercer.


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