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N ° a K L o o t t h a t S ^ c o m i n g .n- e News from the Villages WADDINGTON


vice to celebrate harvest thanksgiving was held at


and friends were invited. D u r in g th e o p e n in g


First time For the first time a ser­


Waddington and West Bradford CE Primary School, to which parents


hymn “All things bright


and beautiful,” children from the infant classes brought gifts, which were later distributed to the elderly in the parish. David Barker, Emma


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and committee were all re­ elected. A cookery demonstra­


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tion was given by Mrs Brenda Wright, of Hor- to n - in -C ra v e n , who showed unusual and appe­ tising ways of serving v e g e ta b le s . She was thanked by Mrs S. Gra-


veston. Coffee and biscuits were served and there was


a bring-and-buy stall. Raffle winners were:


Mrs C. Wilson, Miss M.


Bairstow, Mrs S. Graves- ton, Mrs I. Carr, Mrs H. Waddington, Mr McPher­ son, Mr D. Seed and Mr T. Jackson. The meeting at the Fes­


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Smalley and Lucy Dins- dale read lessons about the way in which thanksgiving for harvest originated and after a brief talk from the head teacher, Mr P. A. Cunliffe, the children of class four gave further readings. Helen H ey e s , Jo e l


Clarke, Jonathan Dugdale and Kirsten Buxbaum read prayers they had written themselves.


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Andrew's special medal


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ager with the highest score in the Associated Examining Board’s philos­ ophy, psychology and sociology group of A-levels travelled to London last week to receive a specially struck medal from "Sun­ day Times" editor Mr Andrew Neil.


burn Road, Clitheroe, gained a distinction in sociology — a subject for which he only enrolled 12 months earlier — and the highest marks in the country.


Andrew (19), of Chat-


ied at the presentation by college p r in c ip a l Dr Steuart Wellington and senior lecturer Mr Peter Gormley.


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A former pupil at St The Ribble Valley teen­ SOTHEBY’S FOUNDED 1744


Susan Yorke is Sotheby’s representative for your area and would be pleased to advise on the


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Furniture, Clocks, Watches, Rugs, Carpets, Paintings, Miniatures, Silver, Jewellery, Objects of Vertu, European and Oriental Ceramics, Glass, Collectors’ Items and other Works of Art.


I f you would like advice on buying or selling at auction, please contact:


Susan Yorke, Hall Foot, Worston, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 1QA. Telephone: (0200) 41520.


The award was spon­


also gained A grades in history and economics and is now studying law at Leicester University.


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Safety chains A talk on home safety


was given to Waddington Leisure Club by Mr Gor­ don Purvis. He is the home safety officer for Burnley Police, who have given door safety chains to the club to be distributed to the elderly in Wadding­ ton. The afternoon, held in


the Methodist Church, was enjoyed by all and the Blackpool tr ip proved popular. The next lunch will be on November 9th, from 12-30 to 2 p.m. in the Methodist School, when everyone is welcome.


RIMINGTON


Special tribute Chairman of Rimington


and District Gardening Club Mr T. Jackson wel­ comed an excellent num­ b e r of mem bers and friends to the AGM and coffee evening in the Memorial Institute. He thanked the officers


tival Hall, Gisburn, on November 15th is on “Growing sweet peas.”


READ


attendance for the new session of Read and Whal- ley Luncheon Club, at the Foxfields Restaurant,Bil­ lington. Guest speaker was Mr Peter Thomas on “Bess of Hardwick.” Mrs Phyllis Waddilove thanked him. C h a irm an was chaired Mrs Iris Smith and new president is Mrs She- lagh Barnes.


Popular There was an excellent


drive held in Read Consti­ tutional Club were: Ladies — Mrs M. Grime, Mrs E. Brownhill. Gents — Mr L. Cropper, Mrs E. Hutchin­ son. Mrs D. Slinger won the special prize and MC was Mrs Hutchinson.


All the aces Winners of the whist


lesdale League dinner, Read cricketer Steven Rushton won the six-hit trophy, having hit 25 sixes during the season. He was also voted joint player-of- the-year for the league with Michael Wiseman, having scored 674 runs.


Sixes trophy At the Whitbread Ribb-


Church Women’s Fellow­ ship, PC Dave Sykes, of the Lancashire Constabu­


Anniversary At Chatburn Methodist


lary, showed a video on crime prevention in the


home. The Rev. Graeme Halls led the opening devotions


and Miss Anne Bowker was the pianist. Refresh­ ments were served by committee members. The Women’s Fellow­


to Mr Paul Barker, a stu­ dent who spent most of his summer vacation painting the windows of the village hall.


Thanks was expressed of Downham WI took


Officer’s job The 69th annual meeting


job of a VCO. Mrs Chew, Mrs Loftus,


place on Thursday, with Mrs Jean Entwistle, of Clitheroe, speaking on the


Mrs Seed, Mrs Palmer and Mrs Binns received birth­ day greetings. Mrs A. Binns was re-e­


whichwas shared with m em b e r s of C h r i s t Church, took the form of a favourite hymns service based on the hymns of John and Charles Wesley. The service was con­


ship anniversary was observed on Sunday morn­ ing, when the preacher was Miss Melanie Starkie, of Clitheroe, on the theme of the 23rd Psalm. Lessons w e re r e a d by Mrs Mashiter and Miss Anne Bowker and the collection was taken up by Mrs Dixon and Mrs Preston. "E v e n in g w o r sh ip ,


ducted by Mr Neil Turpin and introductions to the hymns were given by Miss Val Parker, Miss Bowker, Mrs Mabel Leach, Mrs Grant-Townsend and the Rev. Walter Drain. The organist was Mr Clifford Johnson.


raised by the Chatburn and District branch of the Royal British Legion. Around 100 members


Bingo night A healthy £213 was


enjoyed a bingo and social evening held at the Duke of York Hotel, Grindleton. The money is to be don­ ated to this year’s poppy appeal. Poppy organiser Mr J. Altham thanked the hosts, Mr and Mrs G. Arnold, and the ladies for serving the supper. He also thanked those


Away win Read’s Ribble Cub Pack


and committee for their hard work and loyal sup­ port over the past year and paid special tribute to president Mrs P. Town­ send, of Gisburn, who has helped the club in many practical ways, being involved in all activities and not just a figurehead. Secretary Mrs E. Jack-


who donated prizes during the evening. Miss Royal British Legion for the North West area drew the raffle.


played away to Pawnee, a team they beat 14-0 at the start of the season. This time Read emerged 5-4 winners, with goals scored by Michael Dolby (2) and James Webster (3). R us se l l B en n e t t was player-of-the-match, hav­ ing an outstanding game in defence.


son and treasurer Mr E. Sedgwick gave satisfac­ tory reports. The officers


TURN ON TO A TAN I NEXT,


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day, communion in church at 7-30 p.m. to celebrate All Saints’ Day will be fol­ lowed by a hot-pot supper in school.


Hot-pot At Read MU on Tues­


Venture Scouts took part in the going-up ceremony when five Cub Scouts moved up into Scouts. They were Michael Jef­ frey, Barnaby Thompson, Andrew Rushton, William McCabe and Paul Finn. District Commissioner


Moving up Read Cubs, Scouts and


was spent by members of the Ribblesdale Club, C h a tb u r n , p la y in g dominoes and chatting. Tea hostesses were Mrs


Birthday song A pleasant afternoon


I. Townson and Mrs M. Ridgway. Birthday greet­ ings were sung for Mrs A.


Hornby and Mrs F. Bows- kill.


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


Today there will be a SAWLEY


organised by Sawley Vil­ lage Hall Committee was a huge success, enjoyed by all.


Huge success The h a rv e s t supper


A village bonfire is to be held on November 5th at


Norman Wharf presented warrants to three new leaders, Andrew Baldwin, Clive and Valerie Bennett. Several Scout and Duke of Edinburgh awards were also presented. A p a r ty from Read


Scout and Guide group recently enjoyed a visit to Blackpool Sandcastle. Thanks were expressed to Colin A rm s tro n g for arranging the day.


meets on Tuesday, at 7-30 p .m . in th e U n i te d Reformed Church. Guest speaker Mrs B. Rushton will demonstrate winter flower arrangements. All are welcome.


Flowers Read Friendly Circle


MITTON


cheese and quiz evening was held in Hurst Green Memorial Hall, organised by All Hallows Church, Mitton. The questions were set


Quiz evening A very successful wine,


Bolton Road end and the village dinner dance will take place at the Spread Eagle Hotel on December 5th.


Aid to health


Sawley WI enjoyed a colourful “Come dancing” evening, when Charles and B e t ty L o c k h a r t demonstrated "Dancing as an aid.” Following a seri­ ous illness, Mr Lockhart danced his way back to health. After demonstration


lected president, with new secretary Mrs Brindle and new treasurer Mrs Loftus. A competition for a


spray of leaves was won by Mrs S. Walmsley. The Christmas party to


be held at Greendale was discussed. Supper followed, with soup and rolls made by the


GRINDLETON


County Secondary School, Grindleton, brought many gifts for the annual har­ vest festival. Those taking p a r t in the service were Anne-Marie Kenny, Caro­


Harvest gifts P u p ils of Bowland


line Templeman, Rebecca P e e l , J a so n Middleton, Neal Somerville and George Parker. First and second year


the hope of boosting funds towards the building of a


p.m., on the 5th of course, and you are invited to take along your own fireworks. You need have no worries about lighting the blue touchpaper, as there will be somebody on hand to set offthe fireworks safely.


CHIPPING


pupils sang a new version of “For the beauty of the earth.” Headmaster Mr G. H. Crossley gave the address. Gifts of harvest produce


On a barge Thirty-four members of


were later distributed to the elderly of Grindleton by the fifth-year pupils.


committee and cakes and scones made and served


b u tc h e r , will be the speaker in November.


TOSSIDE


by hostesses Mrs Fielding, Mrs Rumfitt and Mrs Palmer. Mr Roy Porter, the local


Winner Downham Playgroup


£71 proceeds There were 19 tables for


100 Club winner this month was villager Miss F. Smithies. Second was Mrs Hughes and third Mrs Scott.


and supper held at the Assheton Arms, Down­ ham, the Hon. Ralph Assheton found himself in the role of bingo caller once again. Organisers Mr K. Hall


Fun evening At a fun bingo evening


a whist and domino drive in aid of Tosside Church, organised by the institute comm ittee. Proceeds amounted to £71.35. MCs were S. Hogg and E. Met­ calfe. Winners: P. Greenwood,


H. Lofthouse, W. Cross- ley, R. Brown, Carol Gra- veston, D. Harper, E. Coulthard, E. Watson, D. Howarth, W. Kenyon, E. Broderick, E. Tomlinson, W. Barker, E. Seedall, E. Breaks Raffle: K. Metcalfe, R.


Brown, J . Dukes, R. Ford.


and Mr A. S p en s ley announced that the enjoy­ able evening had raised £140 towards fireworks for the village bonfire on November 5th.


SLAIDBURN


n in g a t B re n n a n d ’s Endowed School, Slaid- burn, raised £136 for school funds. There were various stalls, one with toys provided by J. Cow- gill and Son, of Clitheroe. Mrs J. Howard won the


raffle drawn by school governor Mr W. Brown.


Wildlife work Members of Slaidburn


YFC met in the village hall to hear a talk and slide show by Mr Simkin, of the N a tu re C onservancy Council and Farming and Wildlife Trust. He advised members on


For school The annual coffee eve­


MARTIN TOP


brated at Salem Congre­ gational Chapel, Martin Top,on Sunday afternoon. Guest preacher was Mr W. R. Mitchell, of Settle, his text being “I have kept the faith.” During the service Mr


Guitar songs Men’s Day was cele­


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Roy Porter, of Chatburn, accompanying himself on the guitar, sang three songs. Visiting organist was Mr David Bagshaw, of Newton.


WEST BRADFORD’


— and bring those rockets along too! That’s the mes­


Firework fun Show us your sparklers


sage from West Bradford fund ra is e r s who are


the best methods of pres­ erving the countryside,


organising a bonfire on the village playing fields, in


including farmers’ contri­ butions towards hedging, clearing ponds and main­ taining woodlands. Susan Lightbown pro­


posed a vote of thanks, seconded by Peter Mars- den.


SABDEN


Monday night’s domino winners were: Mrs F. Boocock, Miss E. Heyes, Mr J. Burrows, Mrs M. Wade. Whist: Ladies — Mrs C. Sefton, Mrs A. Howarth. Gents — Mr F. Cottam, Mr E. Wilson. Raffle: Mr H. Swannick. Thursday’s dominoes:


Over 60s At Sabden Over 60s,


dances, with the appropri­ ate dress for each one, members took to the floor for a barn dance and several new routines were taught. The dancing fin­ ished with a Tiller Girl type line-up. Mrs Yvonne Murrell


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Mrs J . Wood, Mrs M. Wade, Mrs N. Hargreaves and Miss E. Heyes. Whist: Ladies — Mrs G. Walms­ ley. Gents — Mr E. Wil­ son. Raffle: Mr H. Swan- nick.


Towards parcels I t ’s disco time for the


thanked Mr and Mrs Lock­ hart. The competition for the


smallest shoes was won by Mrs R. Bleazard, Mrs A. Askew and Mrs Murrell. Mrs R. Webb won the raf­ fle.


was held on Monday at the Coach and Horses Hotel, Bolton-by-Bowland.


The WI birthday party


by Col. J. Marklew, who was questionmaster for the evening. Mr S. Dug­ dale thanked him.


Join in praise There is an open invita­


tion to join the congrega­ t io n a t All Hallows Church, Mitton, on Sun­ day, for a “songs of praise” service, starting at 9-30 a.m.


LANE ENDS


M. Bolton gave a talk at Lane Ends Community Centre on the subject of cattle droving. The committee served


Cattle droving Slaidburn resident Mrs


refreshments and the raf­ fle was won by Mr S. Roberts, Mr J. West and Mrs G. Moir.


DOWNHAM


annual meetings in Down­ ham. First was St Leon­ ard’s Church choir meet­ ing in the vestry, chaired by Mr E. Croft. Mrs D. Braithwaite and Mrs E. Scott were re-elected secretary and treasurer respectively. The choir outing this


Re-elected It has been a week of


under-14s on Saturday afternon from 2 to 4 p.m. in St Mary's Hall, Sabden. Admission is 50p and pop and crisps will be on sale, the disco is being organ­ ised by the parish council in aid of the senior citi­ zens’ Christmas parcels.


SIMONSTONE


Welcome Mrs Anne Mellor and


her group are looking forward to welcoming players to the whist drive in Simonstone Old School on Tuesday, at 7-30 p.m.


Simonstone Parish Council will be held in the new school tomorrow, at 7-30 p.m. All villagers are wel­ come to attend.


Council meets The next meeting of


year will be to Eaves Hall for lunch after morning service on November 6th. At the village hall’s


meeting, Mr G. Braith­ waite was re-elected chair­ man, Mr W. Barker secre­ tary and Mr A. Spensley treasurer. Mr K. Hall will be vice-chairman, in place of Mrs L. Barrett. Necessary repairs to the b u i ld in g and le t t in g


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