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£110 at a coffee morning. The proceeds will be used to take the children on an outing to Southport Zoo.
Going to the zoo Read Playgroup raised
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'a mile of pennies from one end of the village to the other and back, along Whalley Road.
Church in Read is cele brating its centenary this weekend with two special Sunday services. At 2-30 p.m, guest
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preacher will be Mr Geof frey Walker, who led the service 50 years ago at the church’s golden jubilee. A buffet tea trill follow, together with an exhibi tion of the church’s his tory.
will be led Eastwood.
£3,000 for the Meteor Club and association chairman Mike Haworth is hoping to equal, if not top, that amount at the weekend. Two routes are avail
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Giggleswick branch in the day school and a vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs Bowker. Diocesan president Mrs Jane Par kinson attended, with other members of the Executive Committee.
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Read Constitutional Club, prizewinners were: Ladies — Mrs Charnley, Mrs Longbottom. Gents — Mr G. A. Holden, Mrs P. Lar kin. The special prize was won by Mrs D. Birch and MC was Mrs Larkin.
Trumps At the whist drive in
heard from Miss E. Cor ner, of Burnley, about life 100 years ago, which was of special interest in view of the United Reformed Church’s centenary this week. The building originally cost £1,300 and for most of
In the past Read Friendly Circle
were made for yesterday’s coffee evening at Fair Meadows, home of Mrs W. Sutcliffe. A talk on researching
a lively discussion on the resolutions for the AGM in London. Mrs E. Marsden is to be the delegate. Final arrangements
Family history West Bradford WI held
committee at Read held a coffee evening which made £62 for club funds. There were tombola and bring- and-buy stalls. The special prize was won by Carol Demaline and guess the teddy’s name (Bongo) by Sarah Rushton. The next fund-raising event will be on June 4th, .when the ladies hope to do
Fund raising The Cricket Club ladies
its life was used as a school. Miss Corner recalled changes in lessons over the years and asked the group to save their old diaries and photographs, as much could be learnt from them in the future. Miss D. Clutton gave
lews from the Villages PENDLETON
the vote of thanks and announced the summer outing on August 2nd. On June 7th, Sarah
Downs will give a talk on the work of the Commu nity Council of Lanca shire.
eight are invited to enrol There will be eight ses
be obtained from club secretary David Marshall
Further information can (Padiham 74279).
all-denomination coffee morning for Christian Aid in Read United Reformed Church on Saturday, between 10 a.m. and noon.
BRADFORD WEST
For all There will be an
when boys over the age of organist at Pendleton and
starting junior coaching again this week,
Coaching Read Cricket Club is
sions on Wednesday eve nings from 6-30 to 8 p.m. Numbers will be limited to 40.
celebrated at All Saints’ Church, Pendleton, with a procession round the vil lage including the tradi tional blessing of the farms. After a short service in
Farms blessed Rogation Sunday was
church, the congregation, which included an excel lent attendance from Pendleton’s twin parish of Holy Trinity, South Shore, Blackpool, visited farms in the village, led by the Rev. Dennis McWilliam. Miss Edna Bannister
ch o ir m is t re s s a t St Nicholas’s Church, Sab- den, had invited the choir from Sabden to take part, which added a splash of colour to the procession. They visited Dickinsons
tl.^ new car park being phnned by the Ribble Val ley Council, on land owned by the parish council and Whitbread’s Brewery. It is proposed to lease the land to the borough council and councillors are await ing a draft lease from their solicitor before a decision is made. Also discussed was a
hand rail at the bottom of the ginnel steps, which is to be fixed in place by Mr Nicholas Starkie and Mr David Houldsworth in the near future. Members agreed that
the village green and the piece of land opposite the post office were in a satis factory condition.
RIMINGTON
Farm, Town Farm, Scho field — where Mrs Chris- tel McWilliam gave a read ing and said prayers in place of her husband, who officiated at the other establishments — and Cockshutts Farm. Prayers were said for all the other farms in the parish. The youngsters from
the Sunday School also played a part, singing a hymn in church and at Cockshutts Farm. The congregation then
went to the village hall, for a tea made by ladies of the church. In the morning, there
was a service of parish communion in church.
family history was given by m em b e r Mrs M. Frazer, who was thanked by Mrs F. Singleton. Raf fle winner was Mrs R. Hindle. Competition joint win
served by the committee. A trip to Wigan Pier has
ners were Mrs Frazer and Mrs Shaw. Supper was
been enjoyed by 23 mem bers and friends.
Lea attended and Coun. George Cowperthwaite gave the chairman’s annual report, outlining activities during the year. Afterwards, at the
obviously well satisfied with their lot, for no mem bers of the public turned up for the annual parish meeting, held in the vil lage hall on Monday. County Coun. Mrs Gill
Well satisfied Pendleton villagers are
the Lancashire Best-Kept Village Competition to be judged from June 1st to
July 31st. Mrs E. Hartley read
stow welcomed a new member, Mrs Hughes, to Rimington WI, along with two visitors from Slaid- burn WI. Details were given of
Delicious gateaux President Miss Ml Bair-
Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, May 12th, 1933 5
BOLTON-BY-- BOWLAND
Animal health Members of Bolton-by-
the Animal Health and Veterinary Investigation Centre at Barton, where
Bowland YFC travelled to
they were given a video show and guided tour. Gill Armer proposed thanks. Next week there is a
talk on police dog handling at 7-45 p.m. in the village
hall.
Race night Bolton-by-Bowland
Cricket Club members organised a race night in aid of funds. The event was attended by over 100 people and a hot-pot sup per was provided by Cliff Ferguson, of the Coach and Horses Hotel. Raffle winners were Mr
David Billows, Mr Edward White, Mr David Raw and Mr George Duckworth. Over £400 was raised.
School stories President of Bolton-by-
birthday greetings and Mrs D. Whittaker gave th e “ tow n c r i e r ’ s announcements.” Satur day is the date of Gisburn
Church spring fair, when the WIs are to run a yel low stall. Support was also asked for bric-a-brac, cake, tombola and gift
stalls, but no jumble. Next Tuesday, at 7 p.m,
on Coulthurst Jubilee Field, a special charity football match takes place between past and present Rimington FC players. The proceeds will go towards the provision of children’s playground equipment in memory of the late Mrs Dena Hack ing, a member of Riming
ton WI. On May 21st, Rimington
annual parish council meeting, Coun. Cowperth waite was re-elected for a further 12 months. Councillors discussed
Gardening Club is having an outing to a herb farm and gardens in Cheshire. Details are available from Mrs E. Jackson (Gisburn 430). The coach will leave Rimington at 8-30 a.m. The four resolutions
Prizes were presented by the club president, Mrs M. A. Bosonnet.
Bowland WI Mrs A. Moorhouse welcomed Mr I. Cooper, who gave an informative talk on “The trials of a headmaster.” Miss M. W h i t ta k e r
thanked him. The competition for a
school memento was won by Mrs R. Corless, Mrs Moorhouse and Mrs H. Pickard. Mrs J. Cobb, link dele
gate with Dunsop Bridge WI for the AGM in June, explained the resolutions. Members were given
are minder of the flea mar ket on September 18th. On August 3rd there will be a visit round a chocolate fac tory in Blackburn in place of a meeting.
Boot sale
The Friends of Bolton- by-Bowland School held a successful car boot sale, raising £270 for the village school.
which are to be proposed at the National Federa tion’s AGM at the Albert Hall in London were dis cussed and instructions given to delegate Mrs A. Peacock regarding the feelings of members. The resolutions cover
senior citizens. The inaugural meeting,
open to all villagers, will be on May 25th, at 7-30 p.m, in St Mary’s Church
Hall. The next luncheon date
is May 18th, at 12-30 p.m, in St Mary’s Hall. Mem bers wishing to attend are reminded to leave their names at the Post Office. Anyone requiring trans port can ring 75168.
Aid week A house-to-house collec
tion is to take place in Sabden during Christian Aid Week, beginning on Monday. On Tuesday, between 11-30 a.m. and 1- 30 p.m, there will be a hunger lunch at the Bap tist Church. This year’s theme is “The Poor Ha ven’t a Sh are in the World.”
Awards Sabden Football Club is
holding its end of season disco and presentations at Whalley Golf Club on May 27th. Tickets are on sale from players and commit tee members.
SIMONSTONE
All the aces Mrs Marjorie Lawley
and her group organised a whist drive in Simonstone Old School, attended by 37 people. Winners were: Ladies — Mrs Beryl Pol lard, Miss J. Atkinson, Mrs G. Rushton (cons). Gents — Mr G. Law, Mr F. Riley, Mrs B. Dawson (cons). Special prize: Mr W. Morris. MC was Mrs P. Larkin.
will be crowned rose queen by Miss Samantha Agar, the retiring queen, on Sunday, at St Peter’s Church, Simonstone, at 3 p.m. Helen’s attendants
Rose queen Miss Helen Lancaster
will be Katy Mayers, Karen Wade, Sally Wood and Lorna Baker. Robert Foreman will be the page boy. This will be combined with the Sunday School prizegiving.
Gala day
£6,000 to provide suitable t safety surfaces under alb
Playing safe I t would cost over
damage to the ozone layer caused by p ropellant gases, adequate sentences for men convicted of rape offences, the introduction of random breath testing and the urgent need to clean up water pollution. Mrs A. Buckle, assisted
lage playground, Sabden Parish Council members heard. Although all agreed that
he equipment on the vil
by her daughter, Mrs S. Jones, both members, demonstrated how to cre ate delicious gateaux and several cakes were dis played and later raffled. Miss Bairstow thanked them. A competition for a cake
the playground is in a very bad state, they deferred making a decision. The old-style hard surfaces such as concrete are no longer allowed under EEC regulations. Coun. Chris Helm sug
Mayoress of the Ribble Valley, Coun. and Mrs A. Atkinson, will attend Simonstone Rose Queen Gala on May 21st, at 2 p.m, on the school field. It will be opened by rose queen Miss Helen Lancas ter. The many attractions
T h e May or a n d
WADDINGTON
Union, Waddington, heard Mrs M. Hibbert, of Brad ford, recount the history of South Africa from' the first colonisation by Euro peans over 200 years ago.
country over 20 times dur ing the last few years, accompanying her hus band on business trips, and mentioned the difficul ties encountered by MU overseas workers, who cover vast areas helping and caring for the native women and children.
She has visited the
th an k s and members showed interest in speci mens of native handicraft.
Mrs C. Bates expressed
takes place at Settle on June 22nd, when MU re p re s e n ta t iv e s from Busoga and Transkei will talk about their lives.
An overseas meeting
Tradition Rogation Sunday was
observed in the traditional manner by St Helen’s Church, Waddington. The service opened in church and the congregation was then led by the choir, the vicar and churchwardens in procession to the Coro nation Gardens.
Joyce S to t t , and the Brownies, with Mrs Ann Dearden, were in atten dance. Prayers were said by the vicar and the choir sang a hymn at four points along the route, before returning to church.
The Cubs, led by Mrs DOWNHAM
Team loses Downham Cricket Club
started the season on Sun
day with a home game against Hurst Green. Three players reported sick at the 11th hour, but the game went ahead on time, although unfortuna tely the home team lost.
Open day
Playschool members at Downham crossed their fingers for fine weather when they held a cake stall and open day. The skies were overcast, but over £30 was made towards funds.
will include Burnley Alliance Silver Band, games, races, hot dogs and pancakes, a tea room, a tombola and the final of a competition with over 60
prizes.
server was won by Mrs C. Thistlethwaite, Mrs A. Peacock and Mrs M. Wat son. The competition at the Border Group meet ing, to be held at Gisburn tonight, is for an unusual spoon.
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Thanksgiving A thanksgiving service
was held on Sunday in St Ambrose Church, Grindle- ton, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the school. The church was full of pupils, teachers, par ents and friends, together with th e Mayor and Mayoress of the Ribble Valley, Coun. and Mrs Les Nevett. F r Trevor Vaughan
gested that they find out from the local authority what is legally required of the parish council and ask for a safety inspection as soon as possible. Other matters discussed
included the best-kept gard en s competition, which will feature classes for small, medium and large gardens and special features such as window boxes and hanging bas kets. The County Council is to
CHIPPING
Well attended There was a good atten
be asked again to place “Please Drive Carefully" signs on all the roads into the village and to repair a hole on White Hill, near Brogden Farm. The council is to com
plain to the Ribble Valley authority about claims that their grass cutters refused to cut the verge in Pendle Street East. The borough council is
ping Parish Rooms. Whist winners were: Ladies — E. Ai n swo r t h , Mr s Swales, Mrs G. Freeman, Mrs S. Robinson, Miss A. Boothman. Gents — Mr J. Birkett, Mrs A. Whit taker, Mr J. Robinson, Mr J. Swales, Mrs N. Breaks.
dance at the whist and domino drive held in Chip
A. Wentworth, Mrs Bil- lington, T. Nuttall, M. Pye.
A. We n t wo r t h , C. Fletcher, W. Wilson, M.
Dominoes: J. Tomlinson,
spoke about Jesus, the central figure of the Chris tian faitn, and how his teachings had inspired the beginning of church educa tion and schools, the Grindleton School having been started by the Rev. William Vernon. Old and modern hymns
were sung and the lesson was read by headmaster Mr S tu a r t Lievesley. Organist was Mr John Pye. The exhibition in church
also to be asked to place “slow” signs in Stuobins Lane, near Littlemoor sheltered housing. Coun cillors complained that cars already speed up the road and the problem will be worse when it is made up properly. The parish council has had its request for “sleeping policemen” refused.
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of school photographs, church records, Victorian farm implements, clothes and kitch en u te n s i ls proved a very popular attraction over the week end, especially the rec ording of Mrs Emily Smithson’s reminiscences of her school days.
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was spent by members of the Ribblesdale Club, Chatburn, some playing dominoes and others chat ting. Tea hostesses were Mrs F. Bowskill and Mrs Ridgway. There will be a domino drive today at 2-30 p.m. prompt.
Dominoes A pleasant afternoon
affecting early morning bus travellers has taken place this month. The Sab den to Burnley bus now leaves the village 10 minutes earlier, at 7-12 a.m.
Earlier bus A timetab le change
Tricks and spots Monday’s domino win
ners: Mr James Traynor, Mrs E. Prescott, Mr P. Smith and Mrs P. Whit taker. Whist: Ladies — Mrs M oorhouse,. Mrs Wade. Gents — Mr G. Harper, Mr G. Holden.
between officials of Age Concern and local volun teers, it was agreed to officially launch the Sab den Leisure Club for
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