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Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) ' J News from the Villages


HURST GREEN


Team The service at St John’s


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churchwarden Mrs Joan Piercy. Mr Alex Rigby, announced that donations and extended covenants, received for the Gift Day appeal, had reached £1,800. Together with the reclaimed tax, it would make £2,400 towards the estimated cost of repairs of between £15,000 and £18,000.


Church, Hurst Green, on Sunday, was conducted by a team from St James’s Church, Clitheroe, led by Mr Peter Williams. The Vicar of Hurst Green, the Rev. Brian Cave, was unable to attend due to illness. They were welcomed by


J earn, Burnley, back into | he third division.


|.n the Kibble Valley tre- Tnendously. Of course I Trill miss it, but I will l.lways_have a mental jjic- lure of Clitheroe and the Jtibble \ ’allev — and that ■ ill be very pleasant in my Ictirement."


Playful types


wanted


lew recruits — of the Jagging tail and wet- |osed variety!


logs, as every year more lian 100 are enrolled for raining. ! German shepherds are


red for general police I'ork. while labradors and ,'ringer spaniels are par- [.ularly suited to special- ■' training in such areas drug sniffing, explosive •tection and finding


leeds about 20 new dogs 1 ithin the next six weeks start training as police


• ANCASHIRE Constab- lary is on the look-out for


Hutton Hall Dog School "I have enjoyed my time


I Yorkshire Cricket Club on la more regular basis. For I the future, he would like I to see the reopening of iClitheroe railway station, land his favourite football


| inf forward to his retire- I inont, which should enable I him to watch his beloved


| thcroe. Mr Onslow is now look-


Eagle and Child Hotel, Hurst Green, for the Chil­ dren’s Society raised £230. Included in the figure


Children A coffee evening at The


were proceeds from home collecting boxes, money raised by a bring-and-buy stall and a raffle. Organiser Miss Alison


Hoyle thanked everyone who helped, especially Mrs


the annual garden party on June 25th in the old school. Offers of help will be appreciated.


votes on the resolutions for the annual meeting in London and president Mrs K. Young said she hoped she would have an enjoy­ able time at the meeting. The mystery outing has


tion on fabric painting was given to Hurst Green WI by Mrs Drew. She was thanked by Mrs E. Mather. Mrs L. Wilkinson took


sor cards were distributed for the Morecambe Bay walk.


|:ried bodies. Ideally, dogs given to


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L'halle.v gentleman in our leijrhbourinp town of llitheroe, that the bur- Jesses of the former bor- were induced to hang


i decay. And what, I wonder, las the influence of this


|:.s portrait in their former I mncil chamber?


|-*marked, as she wan* |'?red in her “Wonder- Ind.” I am grateful to Mr [later and await further evelopments at the eot-


‘C u r io u s e r a n d I m o u s e r ," as Alice


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fntirely. Were I William llickey, of one of our less


|ige with interest. Now to another topic


listinguished eontem- loraries, I could tell you Ine name of the gentleman


■nat he has been very, lo ry prominent in our | Jjcal civic life in recent


Irnve home by a certain lour to accompany his


Imply house and a note ■waiting him.


ian his tongue.


ionths. Having arranged to


I I . certain domestic Ictivities, he returned 1 ’mewhat late to find an


I The reason a dog has so ■mny friends, ‘read the |ote,’ is that he wags his i Bnl much more frequently


1 “How very, very true,” ■aid my wife, when I


■•Ported the incident. “I


lave every sympathy with lie lady.” iJ Could it be, I wonder,


iuld it possibly be, that fie is getting at'me?


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extended to new members Mrs D. Holden and Mrs J. Lakeland. Instructions and spon­


been arranged for this month. A welcome was


Painting A talk and demonstra­


Flo Burgess,. who pro­ vided the facilities and cof­ fee. The next event will be


M. Duxbury and competi­ tions were won by Mrs M. Holden, Mrs M. Eccles and Mrs Duxbury.


Raffle winner was Mrs


Hurst Green Over 60s Club enjoyed a day out, their first stop being Wigan Pier, where they spent three hours. Then they went on to


Southport for a meal and an afternoon shopping, making it a thoroughly enjoyable day. A raffle drawn on the coach was won by Mrs W. Kelly and Miss J. Ainsworth.


round Hurst Green was arranged by Little Mitton WI, joined by members of Mitton Church. After three miles, the party of 50 had supper at White Hall Cafe. Thanks was expressed to Val and Eleanor.


Evening walk A lovely evening’s walk


Day trip Nearly 50 members of


DOWNHAM;;


long enough for parishio­ ners and friends of St Leonard’s Church, Down- ham, to raise about £100, which will pay for flowers to decorate the church for village fete day on June 12th. Among the raffle winners were Mrs Fara­ day, Mrs Hewitt, Mrs Swarbrick, Mrs Hughes, Mr Barker and Mr Parker.


cheese lunch was held at the home of Mrs J. Whit- sey, in Twiston, on Spring Bank Holiday Monday. The weather stayed fine


Flowers An enjoyable wine and


WI, Mrs A. Binns wel­ comed Mrs Peacock, the delegate to the annual meeting in London. A minute’s silence was


Humour President of Downham


Tempting Resolutions for the Lon­


be held at West Marton WI. There is a seconds sale on June 8th, at 8 p.m. The trip on July 7th visits the six-and-a-half acre garden of Mr and Mrs Lord, at Spring Bank House, Cow Ark. It was agreed to visit Hellifield for the WI’s September meeting. Mrs Dyson won the


an amusing talk “I’m going to our Bert’s.” As Bert lives in Tasmania, it was quite a trip. Tales of blue sky, blue sea and golden deserted beaches were very tempting. Mrs G. Healey gave the vote of thanks. The next meeting will


and link delegate Mrs Bar­ rett, of Gisburn WI, noted members’ views. Mrs M. E. Jenkins gave


don AGM were discussed and passed at Sawley WI


Rev. B. Stevenson, who stepped in at short notice to give a talk on humorous happenings in his min­ istry. Birthdays greetings


held in memory of Mrs E. Croft. The speaker was the


Hall was welcomed and supper was served by hos­ tesses Mrs P. Bailey, Mrs C. Newhouse and Miss D. Eccles. Next month’s speaker


were given to Mrs Whipp, Mrs Faraday, Mrs Leach, Mrs Todd and Mrs Clay­ ton. New member Miss R.


Saturday and Sunday afternoons, when gifts were received. There was a display of old books, records and photographs, Wesley memorabilia and posters created by the children. • In the schoolroom there was an exhibition of crafts — paintings, carvings, woodwork and needlework — by members of the church. It created a great deal of interest. Refresh­ ments were served in the lower schoolroom. On S u n d a y , th e


preacher at the morning service was the Rev. Walter Drain, Vicar of Christ Church, and in the evening the Rev. Graeme Halls conducted a service of dedication for the gifts, which totalled £1,277. Organist for the day was Mr Clifford Johnson.


on improvements to the storage hut on the playing field. The roundabout is being repaired, as some of the planks need replacing, and the forms on the field are also to be renovated. A tractor has been pur­


Committee discussed its plans for the Heritage Fayre on Sunday. Notices will be distributed to vil­ lagers. Work will begin shortly


Improvements Chatburn Playing Fields


GRINDLETON


will be Mrs Margaret Price on the Churchill Fel­ lowship.


CHATBURN;


competition for a Lanca­ shire expression with the saying “Ax mi no ques­ tions un ah’ll tell thi no lies.” Mrs B. Pye won the raffle. The May gathering made about £120 for vil­ lage hall funds.


noon was spent by mem­ bers of the Ribblesdale Club, Chatburn, chatting and playing dominoes. Tea hostesses were Mrs A. Preston, Mrs M. Ridgway and Mrs I. Townson. Today there will be a


Hostesses A very pleasant after­


domino drive, starting at 2-30 p.m. prompt.


at Chatburn Methodist


Gifts and crafts The annual gift weekend


to all who helped with the pantomime. The commit­ tee would like to hear from anyone interested in pro­ ducing next year’s and anyone who would take over the job of scenery design and painting. Interested parties should contact Kathleen Ridgway (Clitheroe 41185) after 5 p.m.


chased, the cost being shared by the Football Club, Cricket Club and Playing Fields Committee. Thanks were expressed


[onths, keen to use their •ses and playful types,


| e school should be aged •tween nine and 18


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continue as clerk and Mr P. Whittaker as village hall representative. Final arrangements


were made for the village clean-up next Tuesday, starting at 6-30 p.m. A joint meeting with the Playing Fields Committee


is to be held on July 4th to discuss safety surfaces.


Amusing Vice-president of Black­


remember most vividly,” in which she recalled events, paintings and sculptures which had most impressed her both here and abroad. Mrs Hilda Boden thanked her for a most in te re s t in g and amusing talk.


and tea hostesses were Mrs Boden, Mrs Aspinall and Mrs Driver.


Mrs D. Brewer presided RIMINGTON


Rimington and District Gardening Club travelled by coach to Bowling Alley Herb Farm, in Cheshire. After coffee, they were


cheeses. The party then moved


herb-flavoured


Herbs Members and friends of


burn Diocesan MU, Mrs Florence Smithies, spoke to a large attendance at Church Church Mothers’ Union, Chatburn. Her talk was entitled “I


represent the council on the Ribble Valley Liaison Committee and Mr R. Smith and Mr Marcella at the Area Parish Councils' Committee. Coun. H. E. Boden is to


of Chatbum Parish Coun­ cil, Mr E. Marcella was elected chairman and Mr P. Whittaker vice-chair­ man. Mr T. Hudson is to


Officers At the annual meeting


Keel Simpson, was played in front of his family and a large crowd of villagers. A form has been erected overlooking the football pitch in memory of Keel and Methodist minister the Rev. Graeme Halls said a short prayer. The trophy was pre­


sented to winning captain Stephen Pinder by Mrs G. Simpson.


Ambrose Church, Grindle­ ton, on Sunday, was the Rev.. Alan Dean, senior chaplain of the North West District Territorial Army. He was formerly a curate in Clitheroe. There will be a service


Former curate Guest preacher at St


for the. thanksgiving for the institution of Holy Communion in church tonight at 7-30.


to be held on Saturday on the playing fields. Those in fancy dress should assemble at the top of the village at 1-30 p.m. for a procession, led by Slaid- burn Silver Band, to the playing fields. This year the fancy dress theme is “past celebrities.” As \yell as the sports,


Sports day Grindleton sports day is


match at Grindleton play­ ing fields was the team from the Buck Inn, who beat the Grindleton team 5-3. The game, in memory of


In memory Winner of the football


A RECORD number of visitors attended the Spring Bank Holiday fair organised by St Helen’s Church, Waddington. It was held in St Helen’s Sunday School and


the Methodist Sunday School, with various stalls and refreshments served throughout the day. As well as goods on sale there were games and


competitions, together with donkey cart rides for children. In the weeks before, an army of workers pre­


pared for the fair and were pleased with the amount raised — £1,150 — for church funds.


in colour and entries should be handed to Mrs Leila Wells, 10 Church Street, no later than June 5th.


WH ALLEY


there will be a tombola, football competition, raf­ fle, ice-cream and teas served in the school hall.


enjoyed a Jacob’s join sup­ per.


ceeded by Mrs L. Smith, who was welcomed as the new enrolling member by the vicar. Mrs R. Kennedy was elected a s s is tan t enrolling member and Mrs E. Race treasurer. A f te r th e b u siness m e e t in g , e v e ry o n e


a gift of three rose bushes on behalf of members and thanked for her hard work. Mrs Ackroyd was suc­


of Whalley M o th e rs ’ Union, held in the village school, Mrs Margaret A c k ro y d r e t i r e d as enrolling member after serving six years in the post. She was presented with


Retirement At the annual meeting


event and my village. The first two are for adults and the last for children. All photographs must be


the opening of the exten­ sion and Mr Stevenson will be the compere at the ceremony.. .


expressed to re t ir in g chairman Mr Brian Ste­ venson by Mr T. Pope. Mr and Mrs Stevenson were also thanked for their work in organising all the events for the extension fund. A date is to be fixed for


Craft fair


lage Hall Committee held a craft fair, with 23 stalls offering soft toys, wooden toys, candle making, art, knitting, needlework, pet. portraits and pressed flowers. Committee mem­ bers served refreshments and the event raised £451 for village hall funds.


Bolton-by-Bowland Vil­ SABQEN


held in Sabden County Primary School on Wednesday, at 7 p.m.


collection in Read for Christian Aid realised £471.57 which, together with the £126.11 raised at the coffee morning, made a total of £597.68. Local organiser Mrs Anne Good­ way thanked the helpers


Good sum The


house-to-house


given a talk on the culture and uses of herbs and were able to look round the nursery and buy plants and


on to the Ness Gardens on the Wirral, which are run by Liverpool University. They admired a wonderful display of flowers and shrubs and beautiful weather added to their enjoyment.


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DUNSOP BRIDGE


Dunsop . Bridge WI enjoyed a day’s outing to Chester.


Christine Ashton was pre­ sented with a flowering plant in gratitude of her hard work and Mrs Joyce Andrew was elected in her place. Mrs Valerie Ben­ nett was elected a commit­ tee member and Mrs Reid thanked all the committee for endeavour over the past 12 months.


collection will take place outside the school on


Valuable The usual waste paper


Straits Lane, Read, on Saturday morning. Please support this valuable fund­ raising venture.


Shopping spree Barbecue Members and friends of


ping spree in Chester and a meal before returning home.


Cheshire candle factory. Afterwards there was lunch in the factory res­ taurant and then the visi­ tors went into the show­ rooms to look at the variety of goods on dis­ play. The party had a shop­


The first visit was to a


are holding a summer disco and barbecue in Read School on June 18th. Tickets, £8 per couple, are available from committee members.


Read Scouts and Guides


ing attendance at Read Mothers’ Union AGM. Members were informed that this year the MU would handle the refresh­ ments in the school hall and that the summer out­ ing will be on June 21st. Anyone interested should contact Mrs Reid or Mrs Shapcott. Retiring treasurer Mrs


Endeavour There was a disappoint­


reported on the Bowland Deanery meeting and gave notice of a Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Skipton, on July 2nd, arranged by the Young Families’ Depart­ ment of the MU, and an overseas meeting, organ­ ised by the Deanery Com­ mittee, at Settle on June 22nd, when representa­ tives from Busoga and Transkei will attend.


conducted a service and spoke about the church and parish and then ans­ wered questions from members. Mrs M. Mack­ enzie accompanied the hymn and Mrs Kay expressed thanks to the vicar. Mrs N


moderate attendance at the last meeting of the session for West Bradford Mothers’ Union. Canon C. F. Goodchild


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graphic competition in school as part of Read Gala on June Uth. It is open to residents of


Read and Simonstone and there are three classes: a special occasion, sporting


/>


Photo contest There will be a photo­


Goodchild


ised by members of West Bradford Church, raised almost £200 for funds on Saturday. Stalls offered a v a r ie ty of goods and r e f r e s hme n t s we r e served.


tian Aid Week in West Bradford was Mrs Ann Barker. The amount received to date is £70, with more envelopes still to be returned.


■BOLTON-BY- 1: BO WLAN D -


were: Mr M. Dakin (vice- chairman); Mr J. Singleton (secretary); Mr F. Dyson (treasurer); Mrs H. Robin­ son (bookings secretary). A vote of thanks was


elected chairman. Other officers elected


village hall annual meet­ ing, Mr R. Park was


Compere At Bolton-by-Bowland


Aid week The organiser for Chris­


Market A mini market, organ­


Teddy bears T h e re was only a


domino winners were Mrs J. Burrows, Mrs M. Wade and Miss E. Hayes. Whist Ladies — Mrs A. Howarth. Gents — Mr G Harper. Raffle: Mrs J. Burrows.


Parish Council is Mrs Joan Wallace, of Pendleside Close. Mrs Wallace, teacher, succeeds Mr Jim Hewitt, of Whalley Road, who is retiring. The next meeting is on Tuesday, at 7-30 p.m., in the Method­ ist Rooms. Members of the public may attend.


New clerk The new clerk to Sabden


St Mary’s Church Hall for the official launch of Sab den Age Concern Leisure Club, the constitution was discussed and formally adopted. Officers elected were:


Elected At the public meeting in


winners on Monday were: Miss E. Prescott, Mr J. Royle, Miss E. Hayes and Mrs I. Metcalfe. Whist: Ladies — Mrs G. Walms- ley, Mrs A. Howarth Gents — Mrs I. Hodgson Mr E. Wilson. Raffle: Mrs M. Swift. At the Thursday social,


Winning hands Sabden Over 60s domino


Jumble A jumble sale is to be


I ta a a s aM B Pier trip


AGM in London were dis­ cussed at length at Pend­ leton WI. A member of the committee gave a com­ prehensive run-down on each of the four resolu­ tions. Mrs Hartley, of Barley, is this year’s link delegate. The trip to Wigan Pier


Resolutions for the


t e s s e s a r e Mr s E. Thornber, Mrs S. Reed and Mrs M. Dewhurst. The competition is for a chicken recipe and there will be a biscuit stall.


whether or not the project goes ahead will depend on a minimum acceptance of not less than 25% of the householders in the vil­ lage. Residents have until late June to make up their minds.


have been asked by Brit­ ish Gas whether or not they would like a supply to their homes. The decision as to


Gas offer Residents of Pendleton


S. Monk and Mrs H. Tay­ lor raised £8. Mrs R. York won the quiz. I t was decided to serve afternoon teas on August Bank Holi­ day Monday. Next meeting’s tea hos-


be flocking to Hoghton Tower in August for a two-day Federation event on the theme “Country colour.” A plant stall run by Mrs


on a beautiful day was a great success. Mrs B. Col- linge expressed everyone’s thanks to Mrs A. Hall and Mrs M. Haworth for organising the outing. Mrs P ark er was welcomed back after many months of illness. Many WI members will


Church was incorporated with celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the conversion of John Wes­ ley. The church was open on


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