Clilheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) 12 Clilhrme Advertiser and Times, November '31st, 19SS


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Period or Modern Designs made in the traditional way in our own workshops.


Over 00 designs to choose from. News from the villages Rimington ....


collection by the Riming­ ton group for the Black­ burn District Cancer Re­ search Campaign raised £78.3G from shops and home collection boxes.


For cancer Tlie October half-yearly


Value of Wl A lively talk by VCO


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Mrs C. Prescott on vari­ ous AVI issues brought forth a great response at Rimington Wl s 38th annual meeting and many opinions were expressed.


Robinson gave a vote of thanks and presented Mrs Prescott with a china “Rimington” thimble.


P r e s i d e n t Mrs E .


report of the LEW I autumn council meeting and Mrs E. Bradshaw read birthday greetings.


Mrs E. Jackson gave a COLIN BLAKEY FIREPLACES


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members are holding their annual carol concert in the Memorial Institute at 7-30


0 n December 17th,


p.m. Mrs M. Knapp gave details of a trip to York


next Thursday, leaving


Rimington at S-J5 a.m. and returning at about -1- 30 p.m. Anyone wanting to join the trip was asked to contact her (Gisburn (JIM).


Silencer gave the financial Mrs C. Downing. Tr e a su r e r M rs B.


report and secretary Mrs Jackson looked back on a busy year.


the value of the Wl in village life and its import­ ance in the .community and asked for strong sup­ port in the year ahead.


Mrs Robinson stressed


most points in competi­ tions was presented to Mrs Jackson. Mrs Frances Oliver received a City and


The Brennan Cup for


Guilds Certificate gained at Denman College on courses for “Guest house accommodation and ca­ tering.”


Stott were tellers for the election of officers and committee. Mrs Robinson remains president, Mrs Jackson secretary and Mrs B. Spencer treasurer. Assistant treasurer is Mrs J. Walton and assistant secretary Miss M. Bair- stow. Vice-presidents are Mrs Knapp and Mrs Walton.


Mr N. Lund and Mr A.


Committee: Mrs A. Buckle, E. Bradshaw, K. Scott. E. Inglcby, B. Thompson. A. Harrison. Elower circle members


are Mrs E. Metcalfe and Mrs 1. Seed.


evening to a close, with Mrs Prescott cutting a


hirthdav cake made by Mrs Robinson and iced by


Supper brought the Wiswell


Taking over At the annual meeting


of Wiswell Wl president Mrs S. Sharpies welcomed the county chairman, VCO Mrs N. Brodrick, and Mrs J. Fielding.


fixed for .January 15th in Whalley. It was agreed to send a donation of £10 to Age Concern for the dinner at Calderstones on January 8th.


The annual dinner was


cover — the result of the sponsored knit-in — have been p r e s en ted to Clitheroe Hospital. T r e a su r e r Mrs I.


A blanket and bottle


Thompson and secretary Mrs J. Ecnlon gave their


reports and were thanked by Airs P. Sarsfield. Mrs Sharpies, who was retir­ ing from the committee, thanked all who had helped during her term of office. She was thanked by Airs AI. Hopwood. After a Jacob’s join


dent is Mrs B. Gladwin, vice-presidents Mrs C.


Corner, secretary Mrs Eenloti and treasurer Airs I. D. Hacking. Committee: Mrs A. J.


B r id ge and Mrs D.


Barber, Airs I). Hilton. Airs P. Shaw, Airs Christ­ ine Thompson. Airs Ida Thompson. Tellers were


Mrs Al. Dust and Airs Al. Williamson, of Little Mitton Wl.


autumn arrangement was won by Airs D. Gorner, Airs A.‘ J. Barber and Airs I. Hibblc and another competition by Airs Shar­ pies.


The competition for an Chipping


School, Chipping, held a "Foody bingo” organised by Mrs Joan Rogerson and helpers from St Alary’s. Parents donated many


Edible prizes The Friends of Brabin’s


Waddington


Balloon winner A balloon race held at


Waddington and West Bradford CE School in conjunction with Book Week was won by Katherine Robbins, whose balloon travelled 75 miles to Powys in mid Wales. Katherine (7), of Brook


Show on August 16th. After satisfactory re­


Slaidburn


ports by treasurer Mrs Newlove and secretary Mrs A. Frankland, Mrs Graveston thanked the of­ ficers, committee and members for their help during the year. Airs Wallace gave, a


Villas, Waddington, re­ ceived a £2.50 book token. Of the 150 balloons re­ leased, a dozen tickets were returned, mainly from areas such as Pre­ ston, Bolton and War­ rington. During Book Week 100


prizes, including turkey v o u ch e r s , h amp e r s, whisky and wine. A meal for two was given by Gibbon Bridge Restaurant and headmistress Mrs A. Livesey donated a cas­ serole made by her hus­ band in a dish made by herself. The village hall was


supper the new officers were announced. Presi­


paperback books were sold at the school.


Attractions Fund-raising to finance


next year’s sports day was one of the main topics of discussion at Wadding­ ton Village Sports Com­


packed to capacity and every member of staff was then; to lend support. School funds will benefit by £-100.


Dialect Alembers of the Happy


Days Club, Chipping, en­


joyed Lancashire dialect and poetry readings given by Airs M. Walling. The late night shopping trip to Preston was arranged.


mittee’s ACM. Officers elected were


Graham Robbins (chair­ man). Barrie Wood (sec­ retary, Val Grooby (assis­


tant ‘ secretary), Roger Wadsworth (treasurer). David Dugdale and


Stephen Hatton (fund­ raising organisers). After tlie success of the


last event, next year's will be run on similar lines, with several new at­ tractions, such as a bounc­ ing castle and races for adults.


Waddington, was packed with v is i to r s and parishioners for the Sunday morning Euchar­ ist, as the news had spread that chorister Jonathan Cunliffc. Bri­ tain’s Choirboy of the Year, was to sing the two contest pieces which earned him the title. Choir director Mrs Jean


Packed church St Helen’s Church.


helpful, interesting and humorous talk on prog­ ramme planning. The committee for the


coming year is: Airs J. Watson (president), Airs Graveston and Airs A. Lancaster (vice-presi­ dents), Airs J. Driver (secretary), Airs Newlove (treasurer), Airs J. Moor- house, Airs J. Gornall, Mrs D. Robinson, Airs E. Asquith, Mrs T. Bell, Airs J. uibb and Airs AL Nor- cross. A competition for a


presiding at the annual meeting of Slaidburn Wl, thanked officers and mem­ bers for their support during the year. Airs Greta Aloir, of Grindleton, presided over the election for committee and Airs Steen was re- • elected president. Airs Alarv Higham,


Archaeology Airs Barbara Steen,


with her husband Eric as projectionist, gave an en­ lightening talk on ar­ chaeology in the area. They were thanked by Mrs Betty Walker. The competition for an


plate wall plaque was won by Airs Moorhouse, Airs Bell. Airs C. Draper, Mrs P. Holden and Airs H. Al. Waddington. Winner of the Hindley


old bottle or jar was won by Airs Ann Swindlehurst and Mrs Jane Lewis. A hot supper was served. Other officers are Airs


Trophy for competitions lor tfre year Graveston and Mrs J. Dibb. Airs Lancaster read the


was Airs runner-up


programme for next year and Airs Bell thanked Airs Graveston for her hard work during 10 years in office.


Kindly disposition A member of Gisburn


(55.


Wl and Rimington Hor­ ticultural Society, Airs Eileen Joyce Parker, died on Sunday at the age of


Mr Alee Parker, was a regular worshipper at St


Mrs Parker, the wife of


Alary’s Church, where the funeral was held yester­ day. followed by inter­ ment in the churchyard, with the Rev. Hugh Clark officiating. Born in Essex, Airs Parker moved to five with


then announced that Jonathan had just passed the searching examination to gain the St Nicolas Junior Award of the Royal School of Church Music, the greatest ac­ colade for any young chorister. It recognised his ability to work at an advanced level and to show loyalty, industry and musicianship in choir membership. Examiner Air John


Hartley introduced the items. “Thou didst blow with the wind” by Handel and Benjamin Britten's “Corpus Christi Carol." and great appreciation was expressed by the con­ gregation. Canon C. E. Goodchild


relatives in Gisburn in her teens, following the death of her parents. She was held in high


esteem, having a kind and pleasant disposition and


being willing to help


anyone. in addition to her hus­


ing. Air W. Taylor step­ ped in at short notice to show slides of the Lake District and other places of interest in Britain. He was thanked by Airs I).


Lakeland At Gisburn Mil's meet­


Eccles. Airs C. Thistletlnvaitc.


Cooke. Northern Commis­ sioner of the RSCAl. said the achievement was well merited and Jonathan was “clearly a first-rate all­ round chorister.” The Vicar, who pre­


the enrolling member, thanked everyone for sup­ port at the silent auction. She reported on the


sented the award, was as­ sisted during Communion by the Rev. Edward Bland. Reader of Wad­ dington Hospital. Andrew Gregson sang the solo part in Cesar Franck’s a n t hem '* Pa n i s Angelicus.”


New World; Solaire


Irive in St Helen's Sunday School, Wadding­ ton. attracted players not only from the village, but from n e igh b ou r in g parishes. Whist winners were: E.


Popular drive A whist and domino


MU Diocesan Council meeting at Skipton and outlined preliminary plans for MU Week in the Bradford Diocese from March 0th to 16th. Members were invited


band, she leaves three daughters. Joyce. Mary and Carol.


Marjorie Tedstone (sec­ retary), Mrs Walker (as­ sistant secretary), Mrs Christine Blakey (trea­ surer). Airs Ann Swind­ lehurst (assistant trea­ surer). Mrs Vivienne Welson (speakers’ secret­ ary), Mrs Walker and


Miss Margo Watson (vice- presidents. Committee: Mrs Myra


Briggs, Airs Barbara Maher, Mrs Jean Parker, Mrs Betty Peel, Miss Isabel Waddington.


Heritage Slaidburn Young Far­


mers v is i ted Pendle Heritage Centre, Barrow- ford, where they were shown slides of historical buildings and features in the area and looked round the museum. A vote of thanks was proposed by Andrea Sharpies.


at Slaidburn today of Mr John Lawson, of Church


Co-op manager The funeral takes place


S tr e e t , who died on Sunday at the age of 75. He had only been in hos­ pital a short time, al­ though he had been in ill- health for some while. On leaving school he


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were given Mason, Mrs


Mrs S. Porter,


Mrs H. Metcalfe and Mrs C. Watenvorth, who re­ ceived flowers from the p r e s id en t ’s tab le . A supper of hot-pot, fruit salad and cream was served by the committee. Members brought


Pure white E1 windows &do| Madetomeas


Christmas gifts to be sent to Fell View Home for the Elderly at Longridge. The Mrs Popplewell


memorial goblet was won by Mrs K. Bond for most points in the monthly competitions. She also re­ ceived a gift token. The raffle was won by Mrs Watenvorth. A letter of thanks was


Wl collecting box. Mrs Beattie thanked


received from the Muscu­ lar Dystrophy Fund for a donation of £-12 from the


Mrs Parker and presented her with a plant. On behalf of all members. Mrs J. Wood thanked Mrs Cowking for her three years as president and presented her with a bouquet.


jo y ed another Come Dancing night at Dunsop


n e r s w e r e : Mrs B. McEwan. Mr J. Barlow,


will be on December 13th. Knowle Green


Dance night Dedicated dancers en­


Bridge Village Hall on Saturday, with music by Bob Fai'rclough. Prizewin­


Mr B. Fairclough, Mrs D. Whitaker, Mrs J. Parkin­ son. Mr E. Briggs. The Christmas dance


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of Knowle Green and Dutton Wl. members were told of the decision to keep Denman College open and that £lm. was the target for the fund­


Four ideals At the annual meeting


raisers. There was an invitation


commenced work on the project to build Stocks Reservoir, later becoming manager of the village Co­ op, where he remained for 19 years until its closure. He then returned to work at Stocks until retire­ ment. During World War II


from B i l l in g ton and Langho Wl to a cookery evening and members said goodbye to Mrs Smith, who is leaving the dis­ trict. Airs Al. Armor read the


PICTURE IT!


M r L a w s o n w a s a member of the Home Guard. He belonged to the former Slaidburn Bowling Club and the men’s Bible class. He and his wife Irene, who survives him. cele­


financial statement and Mrs Al. Stott gave a report on her year as president. Member Miss Greenall, a former VCO. spoke about the four ideals of Wl — truth, to­ lerance, justice and fel­ lowship. She was thanked by Airs Peircv. ‘Mrs S to t t was re­


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brated their golden wed­ ding last year. He also leaves two sons and a daughter, all married.


Mitton


to bring a friend to the December meeting, when there will he a Jacob’s join supper.


Grindleton


celebrated their 53rd an­ niversary bv following the tradition of inviting new residents to attend the meeting. Airs Hilda Simp­ son. presiding, gave infor­ mation on forthcoming events, including a Christ­ inas shopping trip to


Birthday cake Grindleton Wl members


Ainsworth. N. Goodchild. E. Harrison, A. Jolly. C. Rushton, E. Underwood. Dominoes: S. Cowgill. G. Dewhurst. Al. Lund. The r a f f le for a box of groceries was won by Airs G. Hughes. All prizes were donated


the birthday cake, which was decorated by Airs AL Miller and served after the buffet supper. Entertainment was pro­


Leeds on Saturday. Mrs M. Housley baked


by committee members of the working party who. with friends, provided re­


freshments . The £-10 raised will buy materials


for the working party, which is now making a final effort before the De­ cember Fair.


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Prayer At Waddinglon Method­


Air W. Holliday spoke of God’s love for the world and the value of starting


each day with praver. He was thanked by chairman


Airs C. Greenwood. Mrs P. Fisher was the


Thursday. Gisburn


president Mrs Susan Graveston welcomed YGO Mrs J. Wa lla c e , of Hornby, to the annual meeting.A bus questionnaire was filled in for local transport and arrange­ ments were made for the


New president Gistnini WTs retiring


imited period only.


; Christmas fair on De­ cember 7th. Airs L. New­ love read the schedule for next y e a r ’ s C1 i t h e r o e


pianist and tea hostess was Mrs J. Harrison. The Rev. S. Melville will sneak at the meeting next


annual meeting of Little Mitton Wl included the news that Denman Col­ lege is to he kept open and £lm. must be raised to put the building in good repair and ensure future maintenance. VCO Mrs C. Prescott


Pie supper Correspondence at the


described the life of Lady Denman, the first national chairman, and the many opportunities for Wl members to study at Denman College. The retiring committee


elected president, with Airs K. Akroyd and Airs D. Procter as vice-presi­ dents, Airs AL Watts sec­ retary and Mrs M. .lack- son treasurer. Committee members are Mrs Yates. Airs Hargreaves, Mrs Halsall. Mrs Crabtree and Airs Briggs. After supper Mr Hilton


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showed a film on the River Ribble from its source to the sea. He was thanked by Airs E. Har­ greaves. Next month is the


birthday party. The speaker will be Mr Edwin Booth, on wine, and there will be a Jacob’s join supper.


Hurst Green


were hostesses and pro­ vided a supper of cottage


vided bv the Houghton Folk Dance Group, who persuaded most members to participate in the danc­ ing. Airs G. Aloir expre­ ssed appreciation.


Expert needed E a m i I y s e r vic e at


Grindlet’on Methodist Church on Sunday morn­ ing was conducted by the Rev. Clifford Foster, of Whalley, who held the at­ tention of parents and scholars with his address. “ The need for the expert.” lie demonstrated this


elected president and Mrs Marion Dust and Mrs Greta Pearson were re­ elected secretary and tre­ asurer respectively. Mrs Jean Dave.v won


pie and apple pie. Mrs Freda Grime was


the cup for the most com­ petition points during the


year — and promptly won the contest for the best


apple pie. It was voted unanim­


ously to increase the Denman Bursary to £’>0 per year. A trip to a plant nursery was arranged for November 23rd and mem­ bers were told that Mitton had gained third place in the new hamlet category of the Lanca­ shire Best-Kept Village Competition.


with an old village pump, till rusty and dirty, incap-


Dunsop Bridge


aide of producing water. Helped by a scholar. Tanya Barker, it was given a good clean but no water came. Patience was becoming exhausted and shaking, banging, even punching was suggested, but the drought con­


tinued. Then Mr Foster called


in the expert and a short


praver followed. Tanya again took the handle and after a few vigorous


pumps, water flowed into the nucket. to the delight of the whole congregation. ’Flu* next family service


on December 8th will in­ clude the presentation of prizes to the scholars. From March, the morning service will become per­ manent and afternoon ser­ vice will be discontinued.


38th annual meeting, president Mrs M. C uw k - ing welcomed Slaidburn member Mrs M. Parker who took the chair for the ballot of officers. Reports were given by treasurer Mrs S. Mason, secretary Mrs M. Beattie and Mrs


Elected to office At Dunsop Bridge Wl’s


Cowking. Mrs M. Beattie was


elected president, Mrs M. Binder is secretary and


Mrs S. Mason remains treasurer. Vice-presidents


are Mrs J. Wood and Mrs A. Marsden. Press secret­ ary Mrs M. Pyc,. speak-, ers' secretary' "Mrs J:' Wood and programme secretary Mrs J. Winter. Birthday g r e e t in g s


— J. Wells. G. Ellison. A. Woods, M. Edmondson. Al. Cartwright, I). Bolton ( low ) . G l»


the Christmas bottle and feather whist and domino drive in Hurst Green Memorial Hall on Friday. Whist winners: Ladies


37 tables There were 37 tables at


Crotty. J. Waddington. J. Slater. R. Pearson. G. R. Woods. B. Cave (low). Dominoes: AI. A. Went­


n t s — W.


J. Holden. Jean Dearden, Mrs E. Wilson.


worth, H. Pritchard, Colin Wise m a n . M . Eccles, J. Holden, R. Walker. Josie Holden. A. Wentworth. AL Nelson, All* Hanson (low). Raffle: Airs M. Holden.


Cross, Mr C. Snape, Mr T. Seed. Air W. Kams- dalc. Raffle: Mr T. Seed.


fortnightly drive, whist winners were: Ladies — .Miss Bretherton. Airs I). Bolton. Gents — Air H. A i n s w o r t h . Al r C . Hawoith. Domi n o e s : Al r s E.


Tory drive Winners at Hurst


G re on Cons e r v a t i v e s ’ drive were .Miss Chafer and Miss S. Foster for dominoes. Whist: Ladies — Airs C. Haworth. Airs E. Hold en , Airs A. .Mercer. Gents — Mrs B. Worthington, Air R. San­ derson, Air I. Wilkinson. Competition: Mrs W. Shocsmith.


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