Clitlieroc Advertiser and Times, November 28th, I!)85 Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified)


ONCE AGAIN MAUREEN HOWSON of


Castle Couture 29 P E E L STRE ET , C L ITH ER O E . Tel. 27848.


Presents her famous


|FRE-CHRISTMAS IBONUSof Autumn and


Winter, 1985, stock l.Uh d bt-hne are a few example*:—


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AN inhibit ion of IPth-cvn- Uirv Kibble Ynllcy plioio-


gn.’phs ’s p r u n e d to coin­ cide with the t ' l i thoroo •mh' celebrations. a s h in * C o u n t y < Museums Do­


lmen ! h a s t r a c k e d •a some in pic tures .•n hy a p io n e e r of


.•ar:v photography. Kogor • while he lived in


i.nyhurst. i ;'hope. - to bor row or


prin ts ot the photos e x h i b i t ion in


h:h«-roe Castle Museum i-ll'so.


K.'Uton’s wealthy Roch­


dale family owned proper ­ ly throughout the Nor th \Ve> t . i n c l u d i n g t h e f-Ynt'-n Arms mow the i ’-meh Bowl Ke.-laurant) 11 ur>" ' liven. He ,-tayed in the Stony-


la;r>t area. pos>ibly at the eolieUe. between i>ft>-ob. taking many pin.tographs the district. Al though be>t known for his coverage ot the


< 'v .mr a n Wa r . Kenton y , , , travelled to l-iu»ia


ami for a titne wa> a K o v a 1 p h o t o u r a p h e r . taking- por traits of t^iicen \ ' : at u r i a a n d P r i n c e


Albert.


Old phone books


wanted ' i .KASK may we have


\ , .ur old te lephone diivc- •nrie>! That 's tin* messaLre iVom th e Pel idle Club. C!j*iid'oe. now that phone u-eC' are receiving new


t»ook>. The elub wants them to


w*-igh in with the res t of i he wa>te pape r ami ca rd­


board it collects to brine in c o n s id e r a b le income . year.


The old directorie.- — • o t h e r w a ' t e


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Normally


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. £835.00 . £885.00


. £209.00 £255.00


. £200.00 . £285.(H)


. £11)5.00 .. £.1-15.00


, £110.00 £00.00


£ 120.00 £82.00


£ 100.00 £09.00


£ 120.00 £89.00


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............ £110.50 ................ £ 110.00


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£285.00 £118.50


£180.50 £ 122.00 £ 0-1.00


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U) News from the villages KAINE Waddington


Celebrations Ways of celebrating


Mothers’ Union Week next year were discussed bv St Helen’s MU, Wad­ dington. It will start on Mothering Sunday, March fltli, and it is planned to invite all the Sunday School children with pa­ rents and friends to tea


.the year. 1 It will be held on De­ cember 7th and will be officially opened by Coun. John Walmsley, of Mellor, Deputy Mayor of the Ribblc Valley. Any organisations wish­


Christmas fair, when local organisations pull out the stops to stock and run stalls in aid of the build­ ing they use throughout


after the church service. It is hoped to have an


exhibition of work in church throughout the week and a special over­ seas evening in the Sunday school, to which the children’s organisa­ tions will he invited.


Convert Members of Wadding­


ton and West Bradford Young Wives' Fellowship met at the home of Christine Beggs to hear a talk hy Rita Nightingale, who was imprisoned in Thailand for three years. One of the greatest pri­


vations was sharing a small cell with 80 women sleeping herded together


on a mud floor. Due to the kindness of the Christian I’rison Fel­


Slaidburn


Disappointing There was a disappoint­


ing turn-out for the joint Slaidburn and Harrop Methodist Church coffee evening. The Rev. T. J. Brad­


assistance should contact village hall chairman Mr J. Rich (Chipping 462).


ing to participate or indi­ viduals offering goods or


Vet’s cases On Monday, members


of Chipping YFC met in the village hall for a talk and slide show by veteri- • nary surgeon Mr T. Helm, of Kirkham. He showed slides of interest­ ing cases over the years and after many questions was thanked by Mark Robinson and Job n Brewer. It was announced that


Chipping A had reached the semi-final of the debate competition. In the team arc Louise Bailey. John Bailey and John Nearv.


joined the worldwide group. Rita’s charismatic per­


lowship, Rita became con­ verted and eventually


sonality and sincerity made a trem en d o u s impact and she was thanked hy Christine Beggs. On December 12th. members hope to visit a restaurant for a Christmas meal. Details are available from Janet Bristol (Clitheroe 20272).


Stocking up Si Helen's Working


I their stall at the Christ- I mas Fair, which should be I well stocked with many eye-catching: drifts. The final meeting before the fair will he held on De­ cember 2nd at the Vicar­ age, when members will price the goods.


Rally met at Waddington Vicarage on Monday to make arrangements for


Cornucopia Waddington WI re­


elected Mrs Jean Oldroyd as president at the annual meeting. New secretary is Mrs Marion Wood, as­ sisted by Mrs Jean Fn- twistle, and Mrs Phyllis Boothman remains trea­


surer. Vice-presidents are Mrs


Margaret Garnett ami Mrs Entwistle, speakers' secretary is Mrs Margaret Wigglesworth and outings secretary Miss Dorothy Dewranee. Other committee mem­


bers are Mrs Alice Whit- Mrs Eileen Hallam


and Mrs Audrey Postleth- w a i t e . M i s s 11 v I d a Kmsden and Mrs Amu* Bailey have o p te d . \T O Mr


McDonald gave a graphic account of the background to the Denman College problem. Members were pleased that it is to he kept open and agreed to make an effort towards funds for repairs. The first contribution


M :i i- i . Sawley


elected p re s id en t of Sawley WI at the annual m e e t’i n g . Co m m i 11 e e members arc Mrs A. Askew, Mrs L. Bolton, Mrs G. Healey, Mrs P. Lord, Mrs J. Porter, Mrs E. Pvc and Mrs J . Walker. Mrs J. Uevell and Mrs R. Weld) were co-opted to assist. Mrs Lord read the


Re-elected Mrs V. Giles was re­


annual report and Mrs Giles moved its adoption. She was thanked hy Mrs Healey. The resolutions’


year's financial statement, Mrs Walker gave the


selection meeting will be held at Barton and the spring council meeting at


was presented to Mrs Giles, runner-up being Mrs B. Wright. Arrange­ ments wore made for carol singing in the vil­ lage . in aid of the Clitheroe branch of the NSPCC. The competition for a


Bolton. The competition cup


piece of crochet work was won by Mrs R. Rushton.


was served by the hostes­ ses and members played dominoes while the new committee held a short meeting.


Mrs M. Cradock, Mrs M. C. Dyson and Mrs Askew, who also won the raffle. A fish and chip supper


Sabden


started a collection point for the newlv-launched Blue Peter "Lend an Ear" appeal to aid deaf children. Alf and Margaret Cos-


Help appeal A Sabden couple have


a collection box on the counter where people can leave old coins, keys or any type of metal or jewellery, to be sent to the appeal.


sins. who run the corner shop in Watt Street, have


I winning the most cmnpcti- I tion points during the


49 MOOR LANE, CLITHEROE


Ladies and Teenage Fashionwear


We have a large selection of evening wear, evening and cocktail dresses, skirts and jacket suits, evening blouses and trousers, evening


knitwear, plus a full range of casual wear


Large selection of fashion clearance lines


came from Mrs Entwistle, who donated her prize for


I year. The annual report was


given by Mrs Entwistle and the president con­ gratulated members on being an institute of “givers and doers". Mrs Post let h waite thanked Mrs Boothman for her hard work in looking after the finances. A highlight of the meet­


Parish Council Sabden Parish Council


will meet next Tuesday at 7-20 p.m. in the Methodist Rooms.


Winning hands Domino winners at


j and the tellers from West Bradford WI, Mrs Anne Gregson and Miss Kath­ leen Hanson. Entertainment was pro­


ing was a “Christmas cor­ nucopia" stall full of at­ tractive items made by m e m be r s . Deco ra t ed wooden spoons wen* pre­ sented to Mrs McDonald


Sabden Over 60s drive were: Mrs 1. Cottam. Mrs K. Newhv. Mrs P. Whit­ taker. Mrs L. Hunt anil Miss E. Prescott. Whist: Ladies — Mrs L Flanna- gan and Mrs A. Denney. Gents — Mr E. Cottam. Mrs I. Hodgson. Raffle: Mrs Denney. Thursday’s domino win­


ners were Miss Prescott. Mrs S. Ashton and Mrs K. Newbv. Whist: Ladies — M rs ’ F. Lax. Mrs Denney. Gents — Mr E. Lax, Mr R. Sagar. Raffle: Mr H. Parker.


vided by the social com­ mittee presenting "What’s my line?” with occupa­ tions as diverse as a chic­ ken sexer ami a haggis maker. Members were r e ­


: supper to the Christmas I meeting.


Thornley


Token gift At T h o rn ley - wi t h-


minded to bring an un­ wrapped grocery item for the elderly and money for


Wheatlev WI Mrs Jessica Crawford was presented with a gardening token in recognition of her work as


BBC television’s “Chil­ dren in Need” appeal raised £31.50. It was sup­ plemented by the retiring collection at Sunday’s ser­ vices.


Highest ever A total of £1,076 has


shaw showed a film enti­ tled “Welcome to Jamai­ ca” and there was a bring- and-buy stall. Proceeds will go to


Home Mission, Overseas Mission and Ju n io r


Methodist Association.


Chaplain Slaidburn Young Far­


mers were given an in­ sight into life as a chap­ lain in the Territorial Army by the Rev. Trevor Vaughan, of Grimlleton. Thanks were expressed by Matthew Bamford.


Whalley


Ahoy there! The Whalley Committee


of King George's Fund for Sailors is holding its annual Christmas fair at the local Golf Club on


been collected for the Cancer Research Cam­ paign by the Whalley Group — the highest


amount ever. Recent collections from


boxes and donations amounted to £*162. which included £85 raised at a coffee day held at the home of chairman Mrs Freda Grime. The com­ mittee thanked all who donated and helped to make 1085 a most success­ ful year.


Newton


Aids deaf The Houghton Weavers


Tuesday. The organisers hope to beat last year’s total of


£1,000 raised for the fund, which is distributed to s e a fa r e r s a n d t h e i r families who are in need.


Methodist Church on Sunday, new hymn boards in memory of the late Mr A lb e r t H awor th, of Barrow, were dedicated by the Rev. Clifford Foster. Mr Haworth had been a lifelong member of of the church and held a number of official posi­ tions. The hoards, the work of


Hymn boards At a service in Whalley


were once again in con­ cert at Newton Village Hall on Saturday night. Special guest was the Mayor of the Kibble Valley, Coun. Mrs Joyce Lilburn, whose charity, the RNID, received the proceeds of £600. Competition winners were: Mrs Whitwell, Miss


Read


Model furs Members of Read and


Whalley Luncheon Club, meeting at the Eoxficlds Restaurant, Billington, became models to display sheepskin and fur coats brought by Mr R. Jones, of Stuarts* Furs, Preston. Mrs Valerie Travis was in the chair and the vote of thanks was given by Mrs Edith Proctor.


Fair Read branch of the


Kibble Valley Conserva­ tive Association will be liolding its Christmas fair at the Constitutional Club on December 4th, at 7-30 p.m. The committee is looking for seasonal gifts for the fancy goods stall, groceries and tombola prizes.


All the aces At the whist drive in


M. Jackson. Mrs Mars- den, Mr J. Leach, Mr H. Wolfenden. Mr J. Walm­ sley. Mr A. Briggs, Mr R. Baines, Mrs Marsden, Mrs Fawcett and Mr B. Marker.


at the whist and domino drive at Newton Village


Raises £150 About £150 was made


Hall.


— Mrs Cowkinj;, Mrs Swales, Mrs Woolston. Mrs Knowles. Gents — Mr C. Kipline. Mr Green, Mr F. Wall. Mr Jackson. Dominoes: Mi' Walker,


Whist winners: Ladies


Mr Alan Fisher, of Wad­ dington. were officially handed over by Mrs Haw­ orth and her son. Michael. There was an anthem by the choir and the dedica­ tion was followed by Holy Communion.


Adventurous Whalley Women’s Fel­


lowship held a joint meet­ ing with Women’s Work supporters from nine churches in the Clitheroe Circuit. There was a talk hy


Mr Me tca lfe , Mr Haworth. Mr BriitU*. Mrs


Lund. Mrs Waterworth. Mr S. I’ick a rd , Mr Archer. Mrs Brines. Raffle: Miss H. Barker.


— Mrs D. Birch, Mrs S. Law (cons). Gents — Mr R. Charnley, Mr R. Sagar (cons). Mrs S. Law won the special prize and MC was Mrs E. Browniiill.


Read Constitutional Club, prizewinners were: Ladies


Chatburn


Welcomed home Members of the Rib-


•were pleased to welcome back Mrs Palmer, after a visit to her daughter and family in South Africa. She ‘was a tea hostess with Mrs Grosvenor. The Christmas party is


blesdale Club, Chatburn,


a specialist in floral art. She made six beautiful ar­ rangements, eacli repre­ senting a Christmas carol. Before coming to this


district she was a member of York Floral Club and did arrangements in the Minster, including those for the wedding of the Duchess of Kent. Mrs C. Whitaker pres­ ided and Mrs Back was


thanked by Mrs Lesley Anderson, who was a hos­ tess with Mrs Atkinson and Mrs Bowskill.


Weddings For family service at


Christ Church, Chatburn, tlte Rov. Walter Drain showed illustrated posters from the children's book “Topsy and Tim" ami then spoke' to the youngsters about weddings, using the Biblical story of the un­ prepared guests. Organist was Mrs D. M. Brewer.


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next Thursday and names will be taken today, after a domino drive at 2-20 p .m .


Miss E. Breaks. Mr S. I’ickard. Mrs 1C. Water- worth, Mr B. Knowles. Mr S. Tomlinson, Mr Met­ calfe. Mrs Hargreaves.


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£100 total A jumble* salt* bold bv


Mrs Barbara Riding, of Blackburn, on the work of Mrs Sarah E (Idlest one-


Brodie. of Mellor. who hud an adventurous life as a missionary in South America before returning to England to bring up


her family. Mrs L. Foster took the


chair and Mrs E. Kenyon was pianist. There was a bring-and-buv stall and attractive table decora­ tions were made by Mrs Olive Barrott.


Attracting bids A painting by Black­


burn artist .John Chap­ man. showing Whalley Methodist Church facade with a view of the village street and Whalley Nab in the background, is to be sold at the Christmas fair in the Methodist School­ room on Saturday. The picture, which has


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been donated by Mr Chapman, has attracted considerable attention over the past month while it has been on display in the window of Maun Cookson's shop in George Street, and will go to whoever has made the highest bid. The fair will he opened


by the Mayor of Kibble Valiev, Conn. Mrs Joyce Lilburn.


Home for babies Welcomed to Whalley


Ladies' Fveiling Fellow­ ship was Mrs i \ Taylor, of Bolton-by -Howland. who spoke on tin* work of Mrs Lilias Faulkner starting a home for un­ wanted babies. Minister’s wife Mrs


Rockdale has served the public of Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley since 1949, taking over the premises from the late Dr Lancaster. Many families over the years have turned with confidence, at the time of bereavement, for the service and facilities that these fine funeral premises provide. From the 1950’s, funeral premises of such high standards have been essential, new planning of houses, bungalows, flats, housing planned with through lounges give good living accommoda­ tion, but anything but appropiate for families in bereave­ ment, Rockdale meets all the requirements any family may need.


Nora Foster was in the chair and Mrs Marjorie Vines accompanied the hymn singing. A collection was taken.


Abbey drive Whist winners at the


secretary. Mrs M. Hunt gave a


humorous talk entitled "School for laughter." She was thanked bv Mrs M. Sanderson. M rs M a rv Ward announced that Denman College is to be


oldest coin was won by Mrs 1. Airev and Mrs M. Sanderson. Uaffle winners were Mrs D. Charnlev ami Miss N. Sefton. Requests were made


kent open. The competition for the


drive in Whalley were — Ladies: Mrs F. Howarth. Mrs N. Flack. Gents: Mrs M. Grady. Mr G. Sharp. Dominoes: M r


Whitaker. Mr K. Turner. I .


For ruins The Whalley Abbey Fellowship raised £200 at a coffee morning in the Abbey on Tuesday, selling cakes, nearly new items, crafts. Ahhev souvenirs,


for waste paper to be brought to the Christmas meeting and food for a Jacob’s join buffet. Each member was invited to bring a friend. Social time was spent


Abbey senior citizens’


Over the years these funeral facilities have been up-dated, but no more than the past few months. A private rest room is set aside for each family we serve, making our service very special and very personal. The premises are set in landscape gardens, and set to one side are private parking facilities, which are not only appreciated by the families we serve but also by doctors, ministers, florists, who have to visit Rockdale in carrying out their professional duties.


Mrs Joyce Brown is permanent tionist Secretary to the Funeral


■tors at Rockdale Funeral Service, ensur ­ ing a reliable and prompt service any time of the day or night


line n a n d “ w hilt elephants." The proceeds will go to­


wards the Fellowship’s funds, which are primarily used for the maintenance of the Abbey ruins.


guessing the contents of small bags by touch.


Collection At Friday night's ^ ,


meeting of Whalloy Youth Club, a collection 111 aid '


Telephone anytime the day or night


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Our office and Chapel of Rest at Rockdale ivill be open from: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. MONDAY to FRIDAY: 9 a.m. — 12 noon SATURDAY


Sunday and other limes by appointment (Our Dorchester limousines are at so available for weddingsf


Wiswoll WI in Whalley CE School raised approxi­ mately £100 for WI funds.


Fields Committee is again holding a Christmas bazaar in the School Hall at 2 p.m. on December 7lh. Local organisations will be running a variety of stalls. Father Christ­ mas will he there in his grotto and tea and bis­ cuits will be served by committee members.


Bazaar again C h a tb u rn Playing


Union. Chatburn. had speaker one of its own


Floral topic Christ Church Mothers'


members. Mrs Rose Back.


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