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Clitheroe Advertiser tC Times, Fei. ,.v.ri/ 15SS 5 NEWS FROM VILLAGES Whalley


Action-packed It was an all-action


week for the Whalley Methodist Ladies’ Eve­ ning Fellowship, with a coffee evening and new-to- ,vou sale at the Manse, by permission of the Rev. anil Mrs Clifford Foster, and a ju mbl e sal e in the schoolroom, together rea­ lising a total of £305. M em b e r s of t he


liases presented to him, of the sehool.


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TWO Kibble Valley Scouts who undertook an amazing 200-mile coast-to-coast walk in aid of the East Lancs Scanner Appeal have received their Chief Scout's Award certificate in a special ceremony. David Carpenter (15). of


Kemple End, Stonyhurst, and Kobert Cbisholm (10),


ofSalthili Road, Clitheroe, were presented with their certificates at Accrington Town Hall by the High Sheriff of Laticashire, Mr R. P. Shepherd. Roth are members of


Clitheroe District Venture Scout Unit and were for­ merly in the 1st Pendle Scouts.


\ j r C ( ^ o t e s ; ^ ^ ' the tallest of our native deciduous


hme specimens reaching a height of |n leaf it casts dense shade, so that have little ground flora compared It oak and ash. The open ground llielp some wildlife.


leech is derived from the .-Vnglo Saxon Ineans "edible fruit.” Each fruit con- j ee-sided nuts which arc rich in oil.


Wome n ’s Fe l lows h i p (Network) had a quieter time. They had a talk with a difference from trainee local preacher Mr Brian Slow, who read poems and gave Bible readings on events in the life of Christ, with appropriate recorded choral and instrumental music.


by chairman Mrs Ruth P a r t i n g t o n , who announced that popular poetess and novelist Joan Pomfret (Mrs Joan Town­ send) would speak at the next meeting. Mrs E. Wormleighton


Thanks were expressed


was the piani st and refreshments were served by Mrs F. Birtwell.


Canterbury Whalley Mothers’ Union


held an open meeting at which the Rev. George Parker gave an audio-vi­ sual presentation of Can­


terbury. His slides featured a


journey from the city gates to the cathedral, interspersed with anthems sung by the choir. The evening was much enjoyed and a vote of thanks was given by Mrs B. Johnson. M e m b e r s w e r e


reminded that a coach trip to Mary Sumner House has been arranged for March 23rd and there are still seats available.


Well attended Whalley Abbey Senior


Citizens held a very' well attended annual meeting at the village’ s Adult Centre, opened by chair­ man Mrs Sally Wigans. Treasurer Mr Fred


gy content of the beech mast makes


I vinter food for many birds and mam- Ihe ground is usually covered by a leaves, much scavenging must take i that mast.


j r a small group of beech trees in a |roc garden that 1 saw my first bram- '■ear; bramblings feed almost cxclusi- mast. They are close relatives of the It do not breed here, being winter visi-


J breast and Hanks are bright orange, lie red of the chaffinch. It is probaliiy nat this orange colour helps its plum- 1 vith the ground cover of dead beech


jiend went to see them, they had la week later I found them again less jaway and once again under beech


liisturbcd. they Hew up into the trees Iheir brilliant white rumps. The only [to show this latter feature is (he


lug with the brambling were no less Jey squirrels and a large number of It tils.


TOiW COOPER


Wignall gave a financial report and secretary Mrs Mary Flack summarised this year’s activities,before the committee was re­ elected en bloc. The meet­ ing was followed by light refreshments and a game of bingo.


Abbey drive At the Abbey senior


citizens’ drive in Whalley, whi st winners were:


Ladies — Mrs H. Turner, Mrs M. Flack. Gents — Mrs S. Wigans, Mrs M. Naylor.


Grindleton


Wonder St Ambrose ' Church,


Grindloton, had a good attendance foi- its parish eiicharist on “Education


Sunday." The headmaster of St


Wilfrid’s CE High School, Blackburn, Mr David Tay- 1 0 r , was the g ue s t |)reacher and the Rector,


Refused


A PLAN to erect horticul­ tural polythene growing tunnels at Stoop Lane Farm. Settle Road, Bol- ton-by-Bowland, has been refused. The Ribbl e Val l ey


Fr Trevor Vaughan, was the celebrant. Mr Taylor spoke of the


current changes taking place in education and the involvement of the church. The task of all education, he said, was to prepare young minds to appreciate the wonder and mystery of God’s created world. Mr Stuart Lievesley,


the headmaster of Grindle­ ton CE Primary School, read an Old Testament lesson. Four pupils took U]) the bread and wine for Holy Communion. Mr John Pye was organist. Afterwards, coffee was


served in the school hall. On T u e s d a y , St


Ambrose Church kept the Feast of Candlemass with a candlelit procession in chur ch b e f o r e Sung Eucharist.


Bolton-by-Bowland


Winning hands At Bolton-by-Bowland


Village Hall’s whist and domino drive, whist win­ ners were: Ladies — Mrs M. Cowking, Mrs A. Boothman, Mr s P. Knowles. Gents — Mr H. Lbfthouse, Mr S. Hogg, Mr W. Francis. Dominoes: Mr H. Proc­


tor, Miss Ainsworth, Mr Ainsworth, Mrs \Ven- tworth, Mr S. Pickard, Miss M. Pye. Raffle: Mrs M. Edwards, Mr J. Pratt. M e m b e r s w e r e


reminded of the annual whist and domino drive in aid of cancer research, to be held a fortnight tomor­ row in the village hall..


Raise £300


Members of Bolton-by- Bowland YFC raised £300 for club funds at their car­ nival dance in the village hall. Dancing was to the John Foley Disco. At the club’s advisory


Read


100 years old Celebrating its centen­


ary this year is St John’s School , Read, whi ch opened in November, 1888. A programme of com­


memorative' events is planned, one of the first being an exhibition of old photographs, newspaper cuttings and souvenirs of the school’s life, to be held in May. Head teacher Mr John


Cavannagh would wel­ come items for the display and anyone who can help should contact him at school (Padiham 710G5).


For funds Venture Scouts will be


helping with the collection of old newspapers outside Read School between 8-30 and 10 a.m. on Saturday. All donations help to raise mone.v for Scout and Guide funds.


All the aces Winners of the whist


drive in Read Constitu­ tional Club were: Ladies — Mrs M. Grime, Mrs M. Wilkinson. Gents — Mrs P. Larkin, Mrs M. Pollard. Mrs M. Pickles took the special prize and Mrs P. Larkin was MC.


Gain badges The 4th Read Brownies


held a special ceremony on Monday to enrol Victoria Hart, Clare Almond, Gil­ lian Webb and Hazel Robinson. Parents were invited


committee meeting, chair­ man Peter Dakin wel­ comed everyone. Various ideas for the forthcoming year were discussed. On Monday night, mem­


bers met in the village hall to listen to Mr Peter McKeowan’s talk on young farmers and his work. He spoke o f many


humorous aspects of life and also the serious side. James Booth thanked him. Vice-chairman David


Towler congi'atulated the junior team for coming equal first with Pendle Forest YFC in the quiz. Next week members are


g o i n g swimmi ng at "Waves,” meeting in the village at 7 p.m.


Sawley


Fighting crime Members of Sawley WI


showed great interest in starting a Neighbourhood


Watch Scheme after hear­ ing a talk by PC Sykes.


crime prevention in the home and talked about the


He showed a video on


best window and door locks to use. He also spoke about the use of alarms and handed out leaflets and pens for marking valu­ ables. Mrs Denise Ash­ worth gave the vote of thanks. The competition for a


key was won by Mrs S. Jury, Mrs J. Cradock and Mrs L. Bolton. Raffle win­ ners were Mrs Cradock and Mrs Dyson. Arrangements were dis­


Council’s Development Sub-committee felt that the siting of the tunnels would be seriously detri­ mental to the character and visual amenities of the


cussed for a trip to “My Fair Lady” in Manchester. The Wl has received a


silver award for donating £268 to the Scanner Appeal, the proceeds of selling dressed dolls and carol singing.


and four more Brownies used the opportunity to gain their hostess badges. Holly Davies, Nicola Black, Samantha Newby and Victoria Waddington served refreshments and made flower arrangements and special cakes. Sonia Clegg led the


Brownies in a prayer and Mrs Pat Firth officiated.


Sabden


Record number The Rev. Brian Steven­


son, of St Paul’s Church, Low Moor, entertained a record number of mem­ bers at Sabden Women’s Fe ll ows h ip wi th a humorous talk entitled “Changing scenes.” The me e t ing in St


Ni cho l as ’ s Hal l was chaired by Mrs Pat Ains­ worth, who thanked Mr Stevenson.


Mission team Members of the mission


team from Cliff College will be in Sabden this weekend, meeting villag­ ers in prepai'ation for next month’s “Mission Sabden.” The weekend of prepa­


ration is entitled “Growing together in Christ” and the team will take part in


Sunday services at the Methodist, Baptist and Parish churches. The Rev. Kathleen


Bowe will lead the mis­ sion, from March 18th to 28th.


Church leaders are still


looking for residents who could offer accommodation


or meals to the team. Anyone who can help should contact Mrs Anne Newman, of the Baptist Church.


Over 60s Domino winners at Sab­


den Over 60s on Monday were; Mrs E. Spencer, Mrs P. Whittaker, Mrs N. Dixon and Mrs N. Har- gi'eaves. Whist; Ladies — Mrs C. Sefton, Mrs N. Marshall. Gents — Mr F.


C o t t a m , Mr s D. Houghton. Raffle: Mrs I. Flannagan. Thursday’s dominoes:


Mrs L. Knowles, Mr H. Swannick, Mrs N. Har­ greaves and Miss E. Heyes. Whist: Ladies — Mrs A. Howarth, Mrs Lax. Gents — Mr G. Hol­ den, Mrs J. Helm. Raffle: Master C. Platt.


Pendleton


Banquet plan There was a good atten­


dance at the Pendleton


■branch of the Conserva­ tive Association’s annual meeting. Mr John Aspinall was


elected chairman, Mr George Cowperthwaite vice-chairman, Mrs Mar­


jorie Ross secretary and Mr John Bleazard trea­ surer. The committee was re-elected en bloc. A committee member


for many years, Mrs g Myrra Eddlestone, who »’ has gone to live in the Lake District, was pre­ sented before she left the area with a gardening token as thanks for her work. Her late husband. Bill, was a former chair­ man of the branch. A date for the cheese


and wine evening at Stan­ dee Hall, Pendleton, was provisionally set for Sep­ tember. After the meeting, the


Elizabethan Banquet being organised by the Ribble Valley Conserva­ tive Association was dis­ cussed. The evening, on March


12th, in Pendleton village hall, is to include a perfor­ mance by the Barn Play­ ers taken from “ The Merry Wives of Windsor,” by William Shakespeare. The Pendleton branch,


which is part of the Cen­ tral District, is helping in the running of the eve­ ning, together with mem­ bers from the Wadding­ ton, Grindleton and West Bradford and Clitheroe branches.


Chatburn


Beginnings There was an excellent


attendance at the Educa­ tion Sunday service at Christ Church, Chatburn, attended by the congrega­ t ions of both vi l lage churches, as well as teach­ ers and children of the day


school. The theme was “Begin­


nings,” with the infant class singing and reciting about new beginnings, the lower juniors about the beginnings of Christianity and the top juniors about the Creation. The lesson was read by


the headmaster, Coun. H. E. Boden, and the service was conducted by the Rev. Walter Drain, who gave


the address. Mrs D. Brewer was the


organist and a collection for the school building maintenance fund was taken up by the junior scholars.


Satisfactory There was a good atten­


dance for the delayed AGM of the Ribblesdale Club, Chatburn, at which it was rep or ted that ev e r y th in g wa s satisfactory. Mrs Cowell and Mrs


Preston served tea and biscuits and birthday greetings were sung for Mrs Tomlinson. Today there will be bingo at 2-30 p.m.


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Baptist Church’s Social Committee, Billington, have expressed their thanks to Mrs A. Parkin­ son for her work as trea­ surer and secretary. Committee members re­


elected are Mrs C. Wall- bank, Mrs L. Grierson, Mrs G. Whittam, Mrs K. Lowe and Mrs J. Hazel. Plans were made for


efforts in the next few months and it was pro-' posed to give a £100 dona­ tion to the church. Mothers and toddlers go


along to the church to make f r i ends e v e r y Wednesday at 10 a.m. Today, everyone is wel­ come to drop in at 2 p.m. for tea and a chat.


Gisburn


Identified Members of Gisburn


YFC met in the Festival Hall, where they enjoyed a talk and video about Preston Farmers by Mr Dunn and Mr Hardman. The vote of thanks was given by K. Smith. Winners of the competi­


tion, where members had to identify products sold by Preston Farmers, were: Under-13 — I. Lan­ caster, V. Lofthouse, A. Gorst and K. Pate. 14-16 — J. Lancaster, A. Bir­ twell, L. Fellows and A, Pate. 16 and over — D.' Graveston, H. Berry and R. Lancaster.


School bids farewell to popular head


THE longest serving head teacher in the Ribble Val­ ley, Coun. Ted Boden, is to retire in the summer. Coun. Boden (63) has


been head at Chatburn CE School for 31 years, teach­ ing two generations. About 700 youngsters have passed through the school in that time. During his long career


there he has been ably supported by his wife, Hilda, who retires at the same time, after being school secretary for 28 years. Coun. Boden moved to Chatburn in 1957, having


previously been deputy head of (Jrossland Moor County School, Hudders­ field. Prior to that he had served as a flight lieuten­ ant in the RAF. One of the highlights of


his career at Chatburn was, in 1964, be ing involved in the planning and building of the new school, opened in 1967. Another was his invol­


vement with the film “Whistle Down the Wind.” Richard Attenborough and Bryan Forbes visited the school and a number of children were chosen as principals and extras in


Tosside Chipping


Fancy dress There was a full house


for the annual fancy dress competition in Tosside vil­


lage institute. Music for dancing was supplied by “The ■ Highlanders” and


judges were Mr and Mrs T. Roberts, of Settle.


Winners: Mr and Mrs B.


New hous e (Qual i t y Street), Mrs C. Cooper and Mrs N. Chandler (Beauty and the Beast), Mrs J. Holden (Mutton dressed as Lamb), Mrs E. Hartley (Question of Sport), Mr A. Foster ((jlown), Mr H. Lund (Crocodile Dundee), Mr and Mrs D. Pr o c t e r (Farmers’ Weekly), Mrs F. Metcalfe (Liquorice All­ sorts), Mr and Mrs B. Howker (Russ Abbott and Wonder Woman), Mr T. Ward (Professor), Mrs M. Kendall (The weather).


The draw winners were:


Miss B. Robinson, Mrs C. Cooper, Mrs J. Tilbury,


Mrs D. Clark, Mrs A.


Hodkinson, Mr J. Uttley, Mr R. Dugdale, Mrs D. Robinson, Mr B. Howker, Mrs P. Blezard.


Si monstone


Garden design At Simonstone Garden


Club, Mr John Thornton, of Barrowford, gave an illustrated talk on “Crea­ tive garden design.” Mr K. McKe and e x p r e s s e d thanks. Me m be rs w e r e


reminded that the garden shop in the farm buildings at the top of Simonstone Lane would be open from 11 a.m. to no on on February 14th. It is for members only, but people can join at any time. ■ Simons t one Par i sh


Council was joined by police representatives to discuss the junction at Whalley Road and Simon­ stone Lane, which has been the scene of many accidents. Councillors agreed to


visit the village garden and report back. Com­ plaints were registered about the missing stop tap cover outside 'Toll Bar Cottage, a hole in the road on Simonstone Lane, which needs attention, and blocked drains on Simon­ stone Lane. The annual Par i sh


Council dinner will be held on March 18th.


Downham


Informal The family service at St


Leonard’s (5hurch, Down­ ham, on Sunday morning was the last of a series of four, particularly enjoyed for the more relaxed, informal worship. Readers were: Anne


Braithwaite, Mark Taylor, Rachel Dilworth, Eileen Wilson, Rachel Hall and Katherine Swarbrick. Hymns old and new


Tricks and spots There was a good atten­


dance at the whist and domino drive held in Chip­ ping Parish Rooms.


Whist winners were:


Ladies — Mrs Forrest, Mrs Ro b i n s o n , Mr s Breaks; Gent s — B. Breaks, J. Lofthouse, Mr Grayston.


Dominoes: C. Wiseman,


D. Howarth, M. Graham, J. Howarth, J. Oddie, B. Hargreaves, E. Brodrick.


Raffle: Mrs Breaks, Mrs


Brooks, H. Nelson, M. Lumb, E. Tomlinson, Mrs Lofthouse, C. Howarth.


The next drive is on February 27th.


CATTLE MEET


THERE was a sharp trade for cattle at Clitheroe Auction Mart on Monday, when 72 cattle and 4l0 sheep were forward. Bulls sold especially


SHARP TRADE


well, top|)ing at 130p for a Charolais from E. R. Gill and Son, with a Limousin at 128p from F. Bell. Graded cattle sold to


111.5p for a light heifer from T. and C. Kelsall, with medium heifers mak­ ing to 108.5p from J. Parker. Averages showed a slight fall. Cows again found a good


trade, with heavies mak­ ing to 77.5p and light young cows to 81.5p. Hoggs showed a 7p


increase on last week to 155.43p, the national average being 151.5p. Top prices were 180p for a few pens of 17.5kg and 165p for .a pen of 18kg quality lambs.


' Light steers made to


111.4p (average 101.23p), medium to 94.9p, heavy to 99.4p. Light heifers made to l()7.4p (101.7p), medium to 108.4p (102.45p), heavy to 107.9p (98.9p). Overall average 101.36p. Bulls made to 129.9p


(118.28p), cows to 81.4p (71.44p).


Standard lambs made to


180p (16L29p), medium to 165p (152.62p), heavy to 14Ip ( 135p) , overal l average 155.43p. Ewes made to £32 (£19.31).


Former weaver dies


THE funeral service took place at Whalley Parish Church on Friday of Mrs Charlotte Rothwell, who died in hospital, aged 75. Mrs Rotnwell, a widow,


of Cockeri l l Terrace, Barrow, was born in Blackburn and moved to this area 24 years ago with her husband, Jim. A member of Wiswell


were sung, including a duet, “Turn your eyes upon Jesus,” by Mrs D. Braithwaite and Mrs E. Scott. Canon F. E. Chard officiated and Mrs W. I. Todd was the organist.


WI, Mrs Rothwell worked as a weaver for many


years and later as a shop assistant at a Blackburn chemist’s. She leaves a son, Stewart. Interment was at Whal- ley-Wiswell Cemetery.


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the film. Coun. Boden organi sed the c rowd scenes of chi ldren at Worston. Other notable visitors


i n c l u d e d F r a n k i e Vaughan, who called in one day when he was rais­ ing money for youth clubs, and Sir James Pitman, who was promoting the ITA (Initial Training Alphabet) style of reading. During his career Coun.


Boden has put on many school pantomimes and musical plays. He is also proud of the


school’s charity giving. Children and parents of the village Jiave donated large sums to the Church o f England Chi ldren’s Society, Dr Barnado’s, the National Institute for the Blind and SOS Children’s Villages. Coun. Boden has also


led a very active part in Ribble Valley and village life, which he intends to continue. A former Mayor of the


Ribble Val ley, he has served on the council since local government reorgan­ isation in 1974, as the Chatburn, Downham and 'Twiston representative. He has also served on


Chatburn Parish Council since 1958 and been honor­ ary clerk for over 25 years. Coun. Boden is secre­


tary of the PCC at Christ Church, Chatburn, one of Lancashire’s representa-


tives on the North-West Tourist Board, chairman of the North-West Sound Archive and vice-chairman of (ilitheroe Cricket Club. He is also responsible


for statistics at Chatburn Weather Station and in 31 years has never missed a day recording the rain, wind and temperature. His rainfall station at


Chatburn is part of a coun­ tryside network of hun­ dreds of stations run by volunteers and controlled by the Meteorological Of f i ce in Bracknel l , Berkshire. After his retirement,


Coun. Boden is to remain in Chatburn. “Having put down my roots here, there is no reason to change,” he said. “ I have enjoyed the


whole of my time at the school. It lias been very rewarding to see many of the children get to the schools of their choice. “When following their


careers, 1 have seen all of them find a niche and gain employment. “Leaving will be a big


wrench, but there comes a time when a change in the interests of both children and staff is essential.” ' Coun. and Mrs Boden


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