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a talk in Chipping Village Hall by Mr Robert Clark, on his silver jubilee trip to Korea.


nate to have Mrs N. Bro- drick, past president of the Lancashire Federa­ tion, to conduct the busi­ ness of the annual meet-


Predictable Chipping WI was fortu­


dictable, with an able secretary Mrs M. Rich,


mg. The results were pre­


president Mrs J. Holden and tre a su re r Mrs C.


held its annual outing on the fes tival day of St Leonard, the church’s patron saint. Guests at the lunch, held at Eaves Hall Country Club, West Brad­ ford, were Canon and Mrs J. Hudson and Rural Dean Canon F. E. Chard and Mrs Chard. Mr Hudson had earlier


Choir outing Downham Church choir


in the day celebrated Holy Communion, basing his address on the life of St Leonard.


collection in Downham on behalf of the Cancer Research Campaign raised a total of £43.


House-to-house The house-to-house


WHALLEY Abbey drive


Abbey senior citizens’ drive in Whalley were: La­ dies — Mrs Chiney, Mrs Howarth. Gents — Mrs Farnsworth, Mrs Grady. Dominoes: Mrs Ambrose.


Whist winners at the


Remembrance will com­ mence a t Rimington Memorial Institute at 10- 45 a.m. on Sunday. It will be led by Mr Robin Clark and attended by the Chat- burn branch of the Royal British Legion, whose members will parade their standard.


Jubilee Field on Bonfire Night. A good display of fire­


spectacular blaze attracted a large crowd of villagers to Rimington’s Coulthurst


Spectacular Perfect weather and a


The annual service of


Thwaite and Rachel Hack­ ing assisted the church­ wardens to take up the collection. Organist was Mrs Rice, of Paythorne.


play at a whist and domino drive held in Gisburn Fes­ tival Hall. MCs were Mrs B. Wall and Mrs M. Nor­ cross. Whist winners were:


21 tables There were 21 tables in


Ladies — Mrs B. Farrow, Mrs P. Knowles, Mrs B. Peel. Gents — Mrs C. Earnshaw, Mr E. Smith, Mr R. Brown. Dominoes: Mr Fisher,


works and tasty plot fare of baked potatoes, parkin and toffee all added to the enjoyment. The annual vil­ lage treat was organised bythe Sports Committee.


Potato pie


mittee will be in action on Saturday night when its annual whist and domino drive takes place in the Memorial Institute. There will be a potato pie supper and proceeds will go to provide prize money for the summer village sports.


beautifully bound album containing photographs, articles and mementoes of Rimington WI’s 40th anni­ versary year. T r e a s u r e r Mrs M.


Knapp and secretary Mrs E. Jackson gave their reports and Miss Bairstow spoke about the autumn council meeting and her year as president, thank­ ing the committee and officers for their support. Tellers for the election


attendance at Rimington WI’s annual meeting, when Mr John Nu tter entertained with a slide show of historic views of the Pendle and Nelson area in days gone by. He was thanked by Miss Mary Bairstow, presiding. On display was the


Bygone days There was an excellent


Rimington Sports Com­


H. Clark on guitar. During the service the baptism of baby Sarah Victoria Pick­ les, of Grove House, took place. B r o w n i e s D ia n e


Australian tour Bolton-by-Bowland WI’s


house welcomed Miss Valerie Pickard, a well respected villager and YFC member, who showed slides of her month’s tour of Australia. Mrs B. Stevenson thanked her. The competition for an


president Mrs A. Moor-


Mrs Waddington, Miss M. Pye.


Bonfire fare


YFC met at Stankas Hall Farm for the annual bon­ fire. Everyone enjoyed a potato pie supper accom­ panied by orange juice and coffee. Miss Caroline Gorst thanked Mr and Mrs J . Peel for their hospi­ tality. Next week’s meeting


On Monday, Gisburn


will be a trip to an ice skating rink.


Mrs J. Howarth, Mr G. Parker, Mrs Oddie, Miss M. Pye, Mr E. Seedall. Draw: Mr J. Emmott,


were made for the senior citizens’ party on Satur­ day. Carol singing will take place as usual, with the money going to the Airedale Babies’ Special Care Support Group and Guide Dogs for the Blind. Secretary Mrs E. Curry


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candlestick and basket were two containers used. Mrs Rushton distributed several cuttings and the art of pressing flowers was also explained. The evening ended with


an autumn quiz organised by Mrs M. Edwards and won by Mrs M. Atkinson.


Ball time


animal figure was won by Mrs B. Booth, Mrs R. Corless and Mrs B. Faw­ cett. Final


tickets left for the Vic­ torian Ball to be held in Read School on November 19th, available from the headmaster.


There are still a few Siience


held at Hurst Green WI in respect of oldest member Mrs Smith, member's hus­ band Mr W. Jacques and p re s id e n t’s d au g h te r Karen Young. Mrs Sheila Holden and Mr R. Wilson were rem emb ered in prayers.


A minute’s silence was


talk was given by Mr and Mrs Norman Thorpe about their journey through China. Names were taken for


An enjoyable illustrated


Third year Miss M. Watson was


reported on a varied and interesting year and trea­ surer Mrs A. Metcalf pre­ sented the financial report. Mrs Moorhouse was re­


elected president. Com­ mittee members are: Mrs A. Bosonnet, Mrs Curry, Mrs Duckworth, Mrs Holmes, Mrs Jones, Mrs Partington, Mrs Townson, Mrs Howard and Mrs Pickard. Mrs Moorhouse thanked


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returned as president for a third year at Slaidburn WI. In h e r r e p o r t she


the new committee. Mrs Wright was presented with a gift for her new home and Mrs K. Young won the raffle. The coffee evening has been post­ poned until a later date.


the retiring six committee members and everyone for their support and Mrs G. Billows thanked Mrs Moorhouse for all her work during the past year.


48 players


Simonstone Old School attracted 48 players. Win­ ners were: Ladies — Mrs D. Slinger, Mrs L. Robin­ son, Mrs B. Pollard (cons). Gents — Mrs P. Larkin, Mr E. Nield, Mrs M. Wil­ kinson (cons). The special prize was won by Mrs Fairclough and MC was Mrs Pat Larkin. The next driv e, on


The whist drive held in


Tuesday at 7-30 p.m., will be organised by Mrs S. Sharpies and her group.


of officers were Mr N. Lund and Mr A. Stott. Miss Bairstow remains president. Other officers are Mrs Jackson (secre­ tary), Mrs D. Ringham (assistant secretary), Mrs E. Hartley (treasurer), Mrs M. Watson (assistant treasurer), Mrs Ringham and Mrs A. Peacock (vice- presidents). Committee: Mrs A.


birthday greetings and during supper Miss Bair­ stow cut the 41st birthday cake, made by Mrs E. Robinson and iced by Mrs C. Knowles. A letter of thanks was read from the local branch of the Sue Ryder Foundation for the gift of saleable items. S e v e r a l m em b e r s


Buckle, Mrs J. Hyde, Mrs F. Ingleby, Mrs E. Robin­ son, Mrs C. Downing and Mrs Knapp. Miss K. Briscow read


recently travelled to Sal- terforth WI to take part in a recording of Radio Lan­ cashire’s “Spadework” p ro g ram m e . Mrs B. Spencer gave details of the shopping expedition to G a te sh e a d Metro on November 28th. Anyone interested in an outing to Farmhouse Biscuits at Nelson can contact Mrs F. Oliver (Gisburn 295). Town crier Mrs D. Whi­


taker gave news of an e v en in g with f lower arrangers John and Bet Waring to tak e place tomorrow night at the Memorial Institute. On Tuesday, Rimington and District Gardening Club meets at Gisburn Festival Hall for a talk by Mr E. Sedgwick on growing sweet peas.


GISBURN


meeting, president Jean Watson, secretary Jenny Gornall and tre a su re r Lucy Newlove were re­ elected. Elected to the commit­


Re-elected At Gisburn WI’s annual


tee were Evelyn Asquith, May Barratt, Teresa Bell, Judith Driver, Susan Gra- veston, Pauline Holden, Joyce Moorhouse, Marion Norcross and Diane Rice. T h e m e e t in g was


Simonstone Old School on November 26th will be opened by rose queen Miss Helen Lancaster and chil­ dren of the village. Gifts and help for the stalls will be gratefully received.


A Christmas bazaar in


netball team has won the cup in a tournament for small schools held at Edis- ford School, Clitheroe. The team — Frances


Netball cup Simonstone School’s


Presentation


Bowland Cricket Club Mr John Hunt welcomed everyone to the presenta­ tion dinner dance held in the village hall. President Mrs M. A.


Chairman of Bolton-by-


Bosonnet presented prizes to Simon Tomlinson


(Young Player of the Year), Steven Smith (Bert Astley Trophy for best fielder), Michael Smalley (York Trophy for an out­ standing catch), Eric Bur­ gess (Tony Holmes Memorial Trophy), John Hill (Ken Watson Players’ Award) and David Raw (John Theaker Trophy for the most outstanding per­ formance). Mr John Aspin- all won the batting averages and Mr John Hunt


averages. Special thanks were


the bowling


Agar, Rachel Redfern, Rachel Lever, Abbey Owen, Victoria McKillop, S a rah B r i tc h , Jen n y Mayers, Estelle Crozier and Helen Lancaster — won by scoring 22 points in six matches against Sabden, Mellor, Chatburn, Waddington, Longridge and Gisburn. The school football team


School Conservation Club will be awarded a plaque by the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Trust. It will be p re s en ted in the Old School at 3 p.m. and anyone interested is wel­ come to come along to this great village occasion.


Plaque award Tomorrow, Simonstone


expressed to groundsman Mr Douglas Moss and Mr and Mrs Clifford Fergu­ son, of the Coach and Horses Hotel, for the buf­ fet supper. Mrs Bosonnet was presented with a spray of flowers. Music for dancing was provided by Nookies Disco.


Jubilee trip


came third in a tourna­ ment with five o th e r schools on Thursday.


Bowland YFC met in Sawley School to hear Paula Hesmondhalgh talk and show slides of her Sil­ ver Jubilee trip to Czecho­ slovakia. Julie Bracewell proposed the vote of thanks, seconded by chair­ man David Towler. Next week there is a


Members of Bolton-by-


trip to Waves at Black­ burn. Members meet in the village at 6-30 p.m.


Mrs B. Walker and Mrs J. Howarth (v ic e -p re s i­ dents), Mrs B. Maher (secretary), Mrs J. Parker (treasurer). Other commit­ tee members are Mrs B. B a in b r id g e , Mrs V. New h o u s e , Mrs M. Parker, Mrs B. Peel, Mrs C. Scott, Mrs M. Shaw, Mrs A. Swindlehurst, Mrs J. Weisters and Mrs V. Welson. A report of the autumn


council meeting was given by delegate Mrs B. Steen. Carol-singing dates are December 19th at Newton and December 20th at Slaidburn. Competition winners


thanked retiring commit­ tee members Mrs Parry and Mrs Briggs for their work over the last few years and welcomed the members replacing them. Mrs J. Wood, the new area leader, acted as teller. Officers elected were:


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ing its annual Christmas fair in the United Reformed Church a week on Saturday, at 2 p.m. In addition to Father Christ­ mas, there will be various stalls and refreshments.


Treacle toffee Hot-pot supper I t was a fun evening


when the licensees of the Swan with Two Necks, Pendleton, Steve and Christine Dilworth, organ­ ised a bonfire in the vil­ lage. There was an excel­


lent attendance for an impressive firework dis­ play and bonfire favourites of treacle toffee, parkin and hot chestnuts were served. All ages went along to


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tended family service at Gisburn Parish Church, Brownie colours were paraded to the altar by Naomi Clark, Elizabeth Thwaite and Helen Nick- lin.


enjoyed joining in lively choruses led by the Rev.


The many ch ild ren


Brownies help At the start of a well-at­


the bonfire, in the garden of the pub. Money raised, together with proceeds from a Hallowe'en party, amounted to about £30, which is to be donated to the newly-formed Neigh­ bourhood Watch Scheme in the village.


David Holdsworth, Susan and Roy Nelson and Billy Holgate for helping.


Mr Dilworth thanked Supper dance


hall funds and tickets are available from committee members.


the hall on Saturday, starts at 8-30 p.m: Music will be provided by the Black Knights Disco and there is to be a licensed bar. Proceeds are for village


hand for a supper dance being organised by the Pendleton Village Hall Committee. The dance, to be held in


Preparations are well in


dance of members and friends at St John’s Moth­ ers’ Union, Read. Follow­ ing a communion service in church to celebrate All Saints’ Day, a hot-pot sup­ per was served by the committee in the school hall. The next meeting will


There was a good atten­


Santa at fair Read Playgroup is hold­


described her visit to the autumn council meeting and VCO Mrs Vera Proc­ tor spoke about the Lon­ don AGM, inspiring many members to put their names forward as dele­ gates for the coming year. The trophy for most


be on November 29th, at 7-30 p.m., when the speaker will be MU mem­ ber Mrs Iris Baldwin.


group celebrated bonfire night in great style with a mammoth bonfire and fire­ work display. Over 400 people attended and thanks were expressed to the executive committee for organising the event.


In style Read Scout and Guide


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drive held in Read Consti­ tutional Club were: Ladies — Mrs J. Coward, Mrs R. Charnley. Gents — Mr R. Elliot, Mrs P. Larkin. The special prize was won by Mrs M. Pollard and MC was Mrs P. Larkin.


Winners of the whist


Friendly Circle were entertained by Mrs Bar­ bara Rushton, who gave a demonstration of winter flower arranging. A


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a hot supper. Names were taken for an outing at the end of the month to the Chocolate House, which will provide an oppor­ tunity to buy Christmas presents. A good repre­ sentation will be attending the county carol service at Blackburn Cathedral.


points in competitions was won by Mrs E. Friend and winner for the best mince pies was Mrs W. Hoyle. The committee provided


BASHALLEAVES' Birthday buffet


December 5th there will be a demonstration by Mrs B. Collinge on Christmas decorations. The commit- tee will provide supper.


Spurgeon thanked Mrs Lofthouse. A buffet sup­ per followed, provided by members. Raffle prizes, donated by Mrs J. Bargh and Mrs M. Melvin, were won by Miss Spurgeon and Mr B. Hartley. At the meeting ion


brated its 46th birthday when husbands and friends joined members to hear Mrs Ann Lofthouse give a fascinating account of her holiday in Peru. Her talk was illustrated with superb slides, which delighted her audience. President Miss Mary


Bashall Eaves WI cele­


on a very busy year and the financial report was presented by Mrs G. Pear­ son. Members approved the healthy balance, due to their fund-raising efforts, which they hope to con­ tinue as successfully in 1989. Mrs D. Pettinger


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