Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, March lJ,th, I9S:> & 1/a.ssi/iecO Is Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) News from the villages Waddington brought


jlitheroe, lating to ■ad.


Questions An informal talk on the


history and meaning of Lent aroused many ques­ tio n s a t St H elen ’s Mothers’ Union, Wadding­ ton. The speaker, Canon C. F. Goodchild, was th an k ed by Mrs M. Jackson. Mrs D. Pennington,


emphasising the changing attitudes to money by people through the ages and was thanked by chair­ man Mrs C. Greenwood. Mrs P. Fisher was the pianist. S e c re ta ry Mrs M.


Slaidburn


Baines announced that the collection for the Save the Children Fund amounted to £17.50 and the jumble


Presiding member of the Bollana Deanery, re­ ported on the last execu­ tive meeting she had at­ tended, dealing with the a r ra n g em e n ts for a Mothers’ Union Week next year. Branches are being asked to make plans well in advance, to try and a t t ra c t as many women as possible. Mrs E. Loxham, hos­


tess for the afternoon, served refreshments.


Cub party Mid-morning service at


li is hoping ltd.000 bar- lit month’s Ide ride. 1 80 people year and


and Dis- Handicap-


St Helen’s Church, Wad­ dington, on Sunday was a family occasion, attended by members of the Wad­ dington and West Brad­ ford Cub Scout pack with Akela, Mrs Vera Snape, and her assistants, Mrs Judith Smith and Mrs Be­ verly Moore. The colour party con­


mers spent an evening watching films on car ral­ lying, shown by Mr T re v o r R o b e r ts , of Clitheroe. Another recent speaker


Rallying Slaidburn Young Far­


sale had realised £220. The Rev. J. Wright will be the speaker next Thursday. On Mothering Sunday morning, family service at Waddington Methodist Church will be conducted by the Rev. C. Foster.


Martin Top


were held on Sunday at Salem Congregational


Ladies day Ladies day services


Chapel, Martin Top, guest preacher for the day being P a s to r Joan Roberts, of Oldham, chairlady of the NW Area of the Congregational Federation. In her message she


Platt. Raffle: Mrs E. Pritchard, Mrs P. Whit-


was Miss Sally Hull, of Winmarleigh YFC, who spoke about her interna­ tional agricultural ex­ change trip, showing ex­ cellent slides of Thailand, Singapore and Australia, where she worked on a


ly interested to hear her experiences of a bush fire. Joan Robinson proposed the vote of thanks. In the county quiz quar­


sheep farm. Members were especial­


ing Mrs Metcalfe and Mrs N. Hargreaves were the domino winners. Whist: Ladies — Mrs C. Sefton, Mrs M. Wade. Gents — Mr Cottam, Master C. P la t t . Raff le: Mrs Denney.


At the Thursday meet­


tion will take place at Sabden County Primary School on Saturday morn­ ing, from 9 a.m.


Paper A waste paper collec­


PTA funds The funds of St Mary’s


ter-finals, Slaidburn A seniors beat Clitheroe and Slaidburn A juniors lost to Parbold. The Slaidburn team was


RC School, Sabden, re­ ceived a £39 boost follow­ ing a Jack and Jill clothes party and raffle. It was organised by the PTA secretary Mrs Tricia Darwin.


placed third out of 17 en­ tries in the public speak­ ing competition.


I'litheroe. 1 April 21st, ■ Edisford The route


|tor recrea- at the


lyclists at a through


sisted of Mark Reynolds, Michael Stott and Richard Robarts. Cubs acting as sidesmen were Andrew Bedford and Simon Moore. The service was con­


likened Christians to ves­ sels which were clean, useful and consecrated. During the afternoon ser­ vice, Jean, Janet and Joyce, of Ingleton, sang four Gospel songs, accom­ panying themselves on


the guitar. At evening worship,


l.tewell and thing at the I Inn. Wad-


|vay View, 13 a 7 0 o r


Ir G. M. Lowfield


>ys


| :S donation ■table trust Whalley


[•chase new lci


■.received a lollars from T rust — a


ll by a lady Ime who left liassed from le American 1 be used for charitable


1,-ork. in


■mng ladies lighted with j comfortable Inconspicious


llmittedly li- does its


, have only I'cctly, if at now have


Ir clarity; I l.'ith ease the fiments in an the subtle


forms are association


ducted by the Vicar, Canon C. F. Goodchild, who also gave the ad­ dress. The choir was under the direction of Mrs Jean Hartley and Mr Donald Hartley was the organist.


Union, Waddington, is holding a whist and domino drive next Wed­ nesday afternoon. Mrs Nora Goodchild explained: “This is a break with tradition for us. Normally we hold the event on Shrove Tuesday, but with the new date we hope to get better support.”


Winning mood The 1st Waddington


Having a change St Helen’s Mothers’


Pastor Roberts concen­ trated on the concern of the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son. Soloist was Miss Lesley


place at St Andrew’s Parish Church, Slaidburn, on Monday, of Mrs Beat­ rice Bell, who was 94. Mrs Bell, the daughter


Dies aged 94 The funeral service took


Vacancies Sabden Parish Council


has three vacancies fol­ lowing the resignations of Couns Ken Howarth and Michael McCrerie through pressure of work and Coun. Elaine Parsons, who is leaving the village. Anyone interested in


of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Cowking, of Town End, was bom and brought up in Slaidburn. When sne and her hus­


Guttridge, of Clitheroe, who sang “Morning has Broken” and “One Day at a Time,” accompanied by Mrs Frances Oliver on the piano. Organist for the day was Miss Alice Par­


kinson. Scenic


scenes ■ in Heref "ord ”shire, Wales,


A variety


Mitton of


Dales and the Lake Dis­ trict, local


B o l to n -b y -B ow lan d , Roughlee, Barley


along with places


WI.


Cub Pack is at the moment enjoying a very successful year, having won the Baden Powell Spirit Trophy, the Cross-


such


the Yorkshire familiar


e


country ’


as


Downham, were shown at Little Mitton and District


and


Country Trophy — with the individual medal going to David Bialecki — and the Vida C a rp e n te r Trophy for Sixers and Seconds, shared with


Pendle Tigers. The pack’s latest suc­


cess has been scored by the football team, current­ ly leaders of the Cub Football League, which has won the Six-a-side Tournament. Next Wednesday the


whose slide show was en­ titled "A Country Lover’s Diary,” was thanked by Mrs Freda Grime, who also reported on the spring council meeting at Lancaster. The highlight of the day had been a talk by Madame G in e t te Spanier on her experi­ ences in second world war France. A competition for a 30-


M ____r Harold Dennett, Chatburn


were played by some members of the Ribbles- dale Club, Chatburn, while others were in­ terested in holiday pic­ tures and photographs old and new. Tea hostesses were Mrs Kenyon and Mrs Ridgway.


Pictures Games of dominoes


Oberammergau There was a good at­


i Foster speak of his visit to the Passion Play at Oberammergau. Mrs Grant-Townsend presided and Mrs Ruth Hudson was the pianist. The final meeting of the session will be the AGM.


tendance at Chatburn Me th o d is t Church Women’s Fellowship to hear the Rev. Clifford


club members from Chatburn, Grindleton and


Encouraging More than 5U youth


filling the vacancies should contact the clerk, Mr Jim Hewitt, of Whal­ ley Road. There was a pat on the


band, William — who came from the Hawes dis­ trict — were married, they took up residence at Langshaw Farm in the village, later moving to Pages Farm. On their retirement


Waddington attended a special youth service at C h a tb u rn Methodist Church on Sunday even­ ing, conducted by the Rev. T. J. Bradshaw. Modern hymns were


back for councillors at the annual parish meeting, when Mr Derek Warbur- ton thanked them for laying the footpath from Jubilee Bridge to Pendle Street.


from farming 24 years ago, they moved to Clitheroe, where Mr Bell did part-time work on farms and at the Auction Mart. They celebrated their golden wedding an­ niversary in Clitheroe. When her husband died


Sabden, ceive a further


needed to come under the hammer. Transport be


and small,


items, are


ing and his family. From there she moved into a small private nursing


home.


Approved school The county president


Mr P. McKeown came to S la id b u rn YFC on Monday to talk to mem­ bers about Red Bank ap­ proved school for boys who have committed crimes, from shop-lifting


Rimington


stitute was the venue for the annual whist and domino drive organised by the show committee of the WI. The proceeds will go to defray expenses of the annual Rimington WI Handicraft and Produce Show on August 10th. There was an excellent


Popular night Rimington Memorial In­


to murder. He told how the school


was formed in the 19th century at Newton-le-


Willows by the city of Liverpool. Mr McKeown


Cubs’ trophies will be on show at a coffee evening and bring-and-buy at St Helen’s Sunday School, which they hope will be well supported.


heed of covetousness” were the subjects of the


Money “Money” and “Take


|i instrumen- ch can give


lertain speak- lhad to make (d guess at or fourth


J doze off in |>f a sermon .>. occur with frequency,


lure. K too, that a


Isituation is Ivc to somno- l.'ularly when |i listening to |sses for in rears. ne, an experi- I have had in some


talk given to Waddington Methodist Women’s Fel­ lowship on Thursday by the Rev. J. Needham. He told amusing stories


word essay on “Why I like springtime” was won jointly by Mrs W. Hoyle and Mrs O. Laycock. Hos­ tesses were Mrs Hill, Mrs Haslam and Miss Hudson. There is to be s super seconds evening on March 25th at 8 p.m.


Hurst Green


60’s whist and domino drive, whist winners were: Ladies — Mrs E. Holden, Mrs C. Hillas. Gents — Mr C. Haworth, Mr I. Wilkinson. Dominoes: Mrs Tess Noblet, Mr Ali Hayhiirst, Mrs Josie Holden. Raffle: Miss Joyce Ainsworth.


Over 60s At Hurst Green Over


Ribble Valley popular with the tourists


|ibering effect adjective in


NATIONAL interest in the Ribble Valley is booming, Deputy Town Clerk Mr Brian Man­ ning revealed at a draw which took place at the borough council offices in Clitheroe.


I’or the first (fact is forced liat he is no- I as young as Ih to be. (inly one thing lowing old,” |:ly, “and that lative.” None- ];re are also lensations in lars. How for- le to live in an lscience and have made I production of


kible sense. It pame as when he needs


lit to facilitate which is so


J so small that Iped with ease pteoat pocket, Davis does • chalk,


1985, as many people rang for information from the publicity department as in the first six months of 1984, he said. With the tourist season


In the first six weeks of


about to start, the depart­ ment is gearing itself for a deluge of information about what the Ribble Valley has to offer. In a special promotion


a prize draw on Monday in which the winners, from S hef field and London, are awarded weekend holidays staying at the Stirk House Hotel, Gisbum, or Karrop Fold Farm g u e s t house, Bolton-by-Bowland. After making the draw,


incentive, the council held Historical


A TALK about York’s history from Roman times to the present day was given to Clitheroe Civic Society by Mr Ken Seed. The second part of his


fch a similar in- those years re he would


randpa have had he been


Ir


nuch more joy He looked in all his


J.F.


joined the school as farm manager, but after a few years became a teacher and is now deputy head. He d e s c r ib ed the


Lots needed St Mary’s RC School, is hoping to


but many more large


five years ago, Mrs Bell moved to Ambleside to live n e a r h e r only nephew, Mr James Cowk-


on March


school funds at a charity auction


boost to 28th,


re­


which was won by Mrs Pat Firth. Special prizes were awarded to Mrs S. S ta rk ie and Mrs B. Rushton. Miss A. Dyson gave a


Chipping


Question time "Does the team think?”


vote of thanks and an­ nounced that the next meeting would take the form of a coffee evening in the club on April 3rd.


iformed branches of the village are holding an open day at Read CE School and on the playing fields from 11 a.m. to 3-30 p.m. There will be dis­ plays and videos, with leaders of the organisa­ tions on hand to answer any queries. All are wel­ come to attend.


Open to all On Saturday the un­


Read Football Club on Friday was well attended, particularly by the youth team players. In the final, the team of


Sports quiz A sports quiz held by


of WI, Mrs J . M. Brodrick, along with


was the theme for Chip­ ping WI’s March meeting. The County President


"'the panel and questions were fired at the team from members of the au­


three local people, Mrs J. Kenyon, Mr A. Powell, and Mr F. Walton sat on


dience. Notice was once more


given about the trip to Edinburgh on April 10th, 11th and 12th. Non-mem­ bers are welcome, so anyone wishing to know further details should con­ tact Mrs Ann Seed (Chip­ ping 325). ■ Chipping WI is organis­


ing a bmgo evening at the Village Hall on March 23rd, with £150 worth of prizes to be won. The birthday flowers


Bill Woods, Jamie Buttle and Duncan Hacking beat that of Ian Bell, Steve Williams and Martin Burton. Question-master for the evening was Clive Bennett.


sung, accompanied by Philip Wilkinson on the electric organ, Roy Porter on guitar and Justin Nowell on piano. A short sketch “The


new jacket” was given by youth club leaders Roy Porter, Bill Alker, Brian Jo hnson and Joyce


Read Parish Church on Sunday morning, the Mothers’ Union will distri­ bute cards to the children in celebraton of Mothers’


Dedication At the family service in


Day. At the evening sei-vice,


Benson. “Last night I had the


strangest dream” was sung by Roy and Daphne P o r te r and Christine


memorial bands in re­ membrance of two mem­ bers, who died recently, will be dedicated. *


Alker and during the taking up of the collection


Justin Nowell played a piano solo “Ballade pour


who can help should con-


tact the school or any parent.


arranged I and ai anyone .......... -rip -------------


can


Adeline.” The service w’as the


first of its kind to be held at Chatburn and leaders w'ere very encouraged by its success.


attendance and supper was served. Mrs E. Hart­ ley, secretary' of the show com m ittee , thanked everyone for their support and presented prizes to


changes that have taken place since he joined the staff and related some humorous stories about the tricks the boys got up


to.


given by Neville Har­ rison.


The vote of thanks was


Tulip time Vice-president Miss


Margot Watson presided at Slaidbui'n WI and in­ troduced Mr Albert Hart­ ley, of Burnley, who showed a delightful selec­ tion of slides featuring tulips in their varying set­ tings and districts.


by Mrs Marjorie Ted- stone.


Thanks were expressed


tion for a bowl of bulbs, judged by Mr Hartley, were Mrs Edith Lawson, Mrs Kitty Casson and Mrs Jean Parker.


Winners of the competi­


Jackson (whist), Mr A. Eccles (dominoes) and Mrs M. Knapp (children’s dominoes). Whist winners: Ladies


the winners. MCs were Mr T. H.


of guide dogs for the blind was described to Christ Church Mothers’ Union, Chatburn, by Miss Christ­ ine Bailey, who was ac­ companied by her own guide dog Tara. . Mrs E. Drain presided and hostesses were Mrs J. Black, Mrs D. Brough and Mrs Howarth, who gave the vote of thanks. The annual jumble sale,


Guide dogs The choice and training


Read Constitutional Club on Monday, prizewinners were: Ladies — Mrs Law, Mrs D. Birch (cons). Gents — Mrs P. Larkin, Mr G. Law (cons). Mrs W. Joslyn won the special prize and Mrs E. Brow- nhill was MC.


All the aces At the whist drive in


Dunsop Bridge


Dunsop Bridge village hall on Saturday was a very lively evening, with modern sequence dancing and sing-along to Bob Fairclough’s music. A plated supper was served by committee members. * Prizewinners were: Mrs


Lively “ Come dancing” at


held last Friday, raised just over £100, w’hich will


eventually' go to church funds.


Read


— Mrs Briggs, Mrs B. Farrow, Mrs Snowden. Gents — Mrs J. Cook, Miss M. Jackson, Mrs L. Brown. Dominoes: Adults — Mr


H. Hanson, Mrs E. Thornber, Mrs J. How­ arth, Mrs E. Hanson, Mr H. Proctor. Children — Emma Downing, Carol Graveston. Raffle: Mrs Tomlinson,


Mrs P. Bleazard, Mrs D. Wells, Mrs E. Wall.


Look at beads P re s id e n t Mrs E.


Robinson welcomed a good attendance of mem­ bers at Rimington WI and Mrs A. Peacock gave a report on the LFWI coun­ cil meeting at Lancaster. Names were taken of


£125 raised A jumble sale organised


branch of the Ribble Valley Ladies Conserva­ tive Association were thoroughly entertained by Mr Fielding, of Althams Travel Agency, who showed two films of a coach tour in Europe and a cruise on the Canberra. Afterwards everyone


Travel films Members of the Read


were won by Mrs Val Huddleston.


Fuel in sight Chipping Young Far­


mers were given an in­ sight into the fuel indus­ try at their meeting in the village hall on Monday, when they enjoyed an il­ lustrated talk by Garstang Fuel Services. Their guests, Mr Atkin­


son and Mr Walmsley, were thanked by John Bailey and Richard Seed.


Whalley


Treasures “The treasures in our


lives” was the theme chosen by Mrs Eleanor Wilkinson, of Read, when she addressed members of Whalley Me thodis t Women’s Fellowship. The love of family and


THE


foil Guild held a coffee evening in the CE school­ room. The local Brownies


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proved themselves very efficient and attractive waitresses. The proceeds of a 75p stall, a raffle and tombola, cake, nearly-new and daffodil stalls, helped to raise more than £180. Secretary Mrs Joyce Webb, of Mitton Road, said that the committee was very pleased with the effort.


senior citizens’ drive in Whalley were Mrs B Stanley and Mrs A Sutton for dominoes. Whist: Ladies — Mrs M. Flack, Mrs H. Turner. Gents — Mrs M. Grady, Mrs M. Whitaker.


Abbey drive Winners at the Abbey


Bolton-by-Bowland


Bowland WI Mrs C. F. Pickles welcomed Mr Albert Toy, of Bracewell, who gave a talk on his life


Butler’s life President of Bolton-by-


as a butler. He was thanked by Mrs


B. Stevenson, who won the competition for a bottle opener, with Mrs J. Wilkinson second and Mrs Pickles third. Bolton-by-Bowland


Young Farmers’ Club has again invited a team from the WI to take part in a social evening on March 25th. Volunteers were Mrs R. Mason, Mrs G. Curry, Mrs Taylor and Mrs Bosonnet.


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committee on Saturday af­ ternoon raised £125 to­ wards the Ribble Valley Talking Newspaper, which is very much in need of funds. Represent­ ing the newspaper was the chairman, Mr J. Met­ calf, and his wife.


Sabden


Anxious Sabden’s district coun­


the Mayor of Ribble Valley, Coun. Bernard Thornton, said: “This is a novel way to promote our area. It will do something more to put us on the map nationally.” Draw entrants were all


people who asked for in­ formation about the borough and were sent a questionnaire. Mr Manning said: “The


“son et lumiere” presenta­ tion described a weekend in Rome. He was thanked by vice-chairman Mr C. Watson. The next meeting will


be at the Steward’s House at the Castle on April 2nd, when Mr Ed Hill will speak on Hartsop.


cillor Albert Atkinson has been asked to investigate a financial plea from the Over-60s Club, which re­ ceived a £10 grant annual­ ly from the Borough Council until last year. The club is particularly anxious to qualify for the grant this year, as it is about to move to new ac­ commodation in St Mary’s


Hall.


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vices.” He added that they


would be assessing what triggered off initial inter­ est in the Ribble Valley and what were the spent ing patterns of tourists


Tricks and spots At Sabden Over-60s


weekly social, domino winners were: Mrs K. Newby, Miss A. Alston, Mrs I. Metcalfe, Mr H. Swannick. Whist: Ladies — Mrs A. Denney, Mrs I. Flannagan and Mrs M. Wade (joint). Gents — Mr F. Cottam, Master C.


those wishing to go on the coach outing to Comvay. The annual group meeting will be held at Gisbum on April 24th and tickets were on sale for the cheese and wine evening at Mrs Bradshaw’s home in Newby on Apiil 23rd. Several members of­


fered to send craft items to the exhibition at Sam- lesbury Hall in April and an appeal was made for blankets for the Ethiopian Disaster Fund. Mrs J. Spencer spoke


about the history of beads and their importance as personal adornment down the years. She passed round examples of semi­ precious stones and jewel­ lery and was thanked by Mrs B. Dobson. Birthday greetings


were read by Mrs I. Seed. The competition for a bead necklace was won by Mrs Dobson, Mrs C. Knowles and Mrs B. Thompson.


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