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Croft and afterwards the chicken was raffled, the lucky winner being Mrs S. Monk. A minute’s silence was


the link delegate at the annual meeting in London, gave an account of her visit along with (i,000 other WI members to the


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|.ie LTnitecl Reformed Barrow and Newton,


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lVoioe in L an c a sh ire ’otnmittee.


I the Lancashire churches '“cumenieaily. on the Rural


Mother and daughter team up


[Whalley Library, from [Saturday until the end of hily.


AN exhibition by a mother aid (laughter will feature in the display ease at


1 Read, and her daughter, | nother-of-two Mrs Karen [ iackson. of Barrow, are Masters of the art of hand Itiilting .


[ 'ill American and French I fabrics into cushions, wall plaques, quilts, nursery


I items and toys. So why not pop into


They transform boauti-


Retired schoolteacher Mrs Sheila Tomlinson, of


month? he has represented


(y. is to take up a chal- North-East.


WI, is a teacher of home economics and skilfully demons trated how to bone, stuff and reassemble a chicken, making a tasty bird that is easy to carve. She was thanked by Mrs


the intriguing title of a talk and demonstration g iv e n b y Mrs P a t Hayward to members of Pendleton WI. Mrs Hayward, of Caton


Rewarding “Unzip a chicken” was


second and Mrs B. Catlow third.


made and householders are again asked to return a form if they want to accept the offer.


have again received letters from British Gas about the possibility of a gas supply to the village, after a mis­ take was made on the cost of installing the fuel. A revised offer has been


Gas supply Residents of Pendleton


BILLINGTON


held in memory of member Mrs Marjorie Wilmot, who died recently. Mrs Hartley, of Barley,


party, held by St John’s Church, Hurst Green, took place in glorious sun­ shine on the lawn of the old school.


Old school The annual garden


Peter Cunliffe, of Wad- dington, and raised £415


It was opened by Mr


Royal Albert Hall. She said she had found it a


occasions about the pro­ verbial floppy disc, they saw several during their tour and were also shown a print-out of a page of the paper. The visit will cer­ tainly give an added dimension to their enjoy­ ment of the newspaper in the future. A biscuit stall manned


by Mrs Newhouse and Mrs M. Ross made £8.50. The competition for a chicken recipe was won by Mrs Staveley, with Mrs Slinger


Mrs A. Slinger and Mrs V. S t a v e 1e y had been impressed on their visit to the “Clitheroe Advertiser and Times” printing centre at Burnley. After coffee there was a conducted tour through every pro­ cess from rough copy to the final printing plate. Having heard on many


furnishings are being arranged for the autumn. Press correspondents


for volunteers to help at the slimmer fair on August Bank Holiday Monday, when snacks will be served in the village hall from noon to 5 p.m. She requested contributions for a produce stall. Afternoon classes in soft


siding in the absence of Miss R. Mundy, reminded members that entries for the Clitheroe Area WI Show must be in by July 22nd. Names were taken for the trip to Silentnight a t B a rn o 1 d sw ick in August. Mrs Bristol also asked


v e r y r e w a r d i n g experience. Mrs Jean Bristol, pre­


for church funds — a wel­ come help towards a new roof.


stalls and large raffle, there were games for the youngsters, flower identi­ fication, old tools to be named and so on, and the vicar and the PCC were most grateful to everyone who helped in any way.


In addition to the usual


at St John's Church, Hurst Green, was attended by a party of boys, girls and adults from St Gabriel's Church, Blackburn, who had been staying in the old school as a base for visit­ ing places of interest in tlie area. During the service they


Visitors The family service held


sang hymns and p e r ­ formed a short play. Afterwards coffee and


covered by tarpaulins while the roof is being replaced, Mrs K. Seed accompanied the hymns on ■ a portable keyboard.


squash was provided by the vicar's wife, Mrs V. Cave. Due to the organ being


Green Over 60s fortnightly whist and domino drive were: Whist, ladies — Mrs D. Knowles, Mrs A. Haworth. Gents — Mrs H. H a r tley , Mr J . Peel. Dominoes, Mrs J. Green- halgh, Mr W. Shoesmith, Miss J. Ainsworth, Mrs H. Wells. Raffle: Mrs R. Richardson.


Over 60s Winners of the Hurst


the team to look again at' reducing the speed limit to 30 m.p.h. through Billing­ ton village to Whalley. The p a r i s h co u n c i l approved a £75 grant towards the cost of hold­


reduced to 30 m.p.h. through Langho village and mini roundabouts are to installed at the junction with York Lane. It is also planned to extend the 30 in.p.h. speed limit from York Lane to Whalley Old Road, York, and enforce a 40 m.p.h. speed limit through York village. Coun. Jack Carr asked


ing an arts festival in Old Langho church.


Billanghow, the Saxon name for the parish, would be the best name for the new football and playing fields following requests for a name from Ribble Valley Council. Coun. Mrs Kath Robinson reported that the stone wall stile, well used by re s id e n ts , had been repaired by the county council.


Councillors agreed that - READ


in Read and Simonstone Constitutional Club last Monday winners were: Ladies — joint, Mrs. S. Law and Mrs. A. Cropper. Gents — Mrs. E. Hutchin­ son, Mr. G. Law. Mr. F. Riley won the special prize and MC for the evening was Mrs. P. Larking


Joint At the whist drive held


bers enjoyed the annual summer outing last week when the ladies had a con­ ducted tour around Mitton church.


few churches in the coun­ try with a step down at the entrance, and had a' crypt complete with lead lined coffins. Meanwhile, the organ although now powered by


church had a fascinating history and was one of the


They heard that the


History Thirty Read MU mem­


at Christ Church, Chat- burn, was conducted by the vicar, the Rev. Walter Drain.


Rescue Sunday's family service


was ‘‘Rescue”and the vicar spoke about the rescue of tlie Israelites from Egypt in the time of Moses.


The theme of the service


banner was carried by Vicki Entwistle, escorted by Philippa Murphy and Charlotte Green.


be held on the vicarage lawn on Saturday, from 2,30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.


anniversary service will be preceded by the annual Walk of Witness around the village with Slaidburn Silver Band.


The Sunday School


the service will be the Rev Brian Darbyshire, Vicar of Slaidburn.


The guest preacher at


was spent by all the mem­ bers of the Ribblesdale Club, Chatburn, playing dominoes, looking at holi­ day photographs and chat­ ting. The hostesses were Mrs E. Campbell and Mrs J. Townson. There will be a domino


Photographs A pleasant afternoon


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


Strawberry A strawberry fair is to


The girls’ Friday Club


shire County Council Highways Department, in Preston, gave a talk to members of the public in Billington before the start of the parish council meet­ ing. The speed limit is to be


Speed limit Officials from Lanca­


electricity, can still be pumped by hand.


to the Rev. Brian Cave for showing the ladies round the church. After the visit members had an excellent supper at a cafe


Thanks were expressed


retirement from the Read Scout and Guide move­ ment of two of its leaders, Mrs. Hazel Wharfe, who has run one of the Brownie packs for several years and is now the District Commissioner, and Mrs. Penny Robinson-Kerr, who has been in charge of the Tuesday Cub pack for four years.


Leaders This week sees the


leaving gifts for their packs, and it was said they would be very much missed.


They were presented by


domino prizes went to Mrs M. Wade, Mr J. Royle, Mrs M. Simm, Miss E. Hayes, Mrs I. Cottam and Mr F. Cottam. Whist: Ladies — Mrs M. Moor- house, Mrs M. Grime. Gents — Mrs J. Helm, Mr E. Wilson. Raffle: Mrs P. Whittaker.


Council , and the next meeting will be on August 2nd at 7-30 p.m. in the Methodist rooms.


meeting of Sabden Parish


Council There will be no July


ing were left behind by the children and these can be collected from Mrs Eileen Lowe, 26 Whalley Road.


July 9th, the PTA has organised a family barbe­ cue and country dancing evening from 7 p.m., on the playground if fine, or otherwise in the school.


pupils of Sabden County P rim a ry School next Thursday at 1-30 p.m. on the Holme. Spectators are welcome. The following Saturday,


Sports It is sports day for the


ies are holding a fund-rais­ ing coffee morning on July 9th, in St Nicholas’s Hall, from 10 a.m. to noon. They need to raise funds


Raising funds The first Sabden Brown­


den Holme Committee’s free fun day for children, which was a great success, with dozens of youngsters enjoying the fun of three giant inflatables all day long. Several items of cloth­


Great success The sun shone for Sab­


Sabden Over 60s socials were: Monday’s dominoes — Mrs P. Whittaker, Mr P. Smith, Mrs M. Simm, Mr J . Burrows, Mr H. Swannick and Mr J. Tay­ lor. Whist Ladies — Mrs D. Houghton. Gents — Mr F. Cottam. Raffle: Mrs I. Cottam. At Thursday’s event


Socials The weekly winners at


from Couns B. Hemming- way and R. Hull.


that Mrs. Patchett had decided to resign as clerk to the parish council, and the members thanked her for her long service.


Coun. Ingham reported


chair after being elected chairman. The clerk reported that she had


Mrs. P. Jelley took the


written to Read Parish Council about the leaflets concerning dogs fouling the footpaths.


ing the two bus shelters on Blackburn Road and rep a ir in g the two on Whalley Road was dis­ cussed at length.


Sunday was provisionally fixed for September 25th.


The date for Chairman’s


meet on Wednesday after­ noon, June 29th, to help tidy the garden opposite the Stork Hotel to prepare for the “Best kept village”


Some councillors are to


r e s id e n t s would be responsible for keeping their own particular patch tidy and that they would remove any unsightly lit­ ter.


competition. It was hoped that all


the parish council’s annual bowling competition on Monday, 22nd August, were finalised.


The arrangements for


ent the prizes for the “best kept area” and the “best kept garden” on August 22nd, at the bowling com­ petition.


It was decided to pres­


leeting will be on Friday, 26th August at 7.30p.m.


organised by the Friends of Simonstone School last Friday, was a great suc­ cess. The winner was Mrs. Lynn Clarke and her team.


Treasure The Treasure Hunt,


the stalls — cakes, toys, books, bric-a-brac and a tombola — can leave them at 2 Alston Close or with any Brownie or parent.


Lby Mr A.E. Dowling, a , retired RAF engineer who | has developed sensitivity [ and delicacy in waterco­ lour work and in his ear-


Whalley and take a peek? Also exhibited, in the gallery, will be paintings


Season Simonstone MU Com­


b 1 i e r oils and a c r v 1 i c studies.


mittee organised the last whist drive of the season. Held in the old school, it was attended by 34 people and proved an enjoyable evening. Winners were: Ladies


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THE Waddington Branch «r the Royal British Legion held a successful cheese ami wine evening at the Eaves Hull Country Club. Special guest was Miss Jeanette Harrison, the East Lancashire Miss


Ivoyal British Lotion, who was introduced by Mr James Parkinson, branch chairman.


Stalls included tombola, putting, bric-a-brac and cakes. Profits amounted to


and branch funds. Thanks were expressed to Mr and Mrs David Pollard and staff at Eaves


and these will he shared between the I'oppv Anneal Anne Parkinson and committee members.


Hall tor their assistance and co-opcrution. Miss East Lancashire Royal British Legion, the committee, and all who had donated prizes and girts’. i ictured from left: Miss Jeanette Harrison, Mr James Parkinson, Mrs


Hui/dim; fora sofe,s<»cun» rvfiremartf FASHIONS BY: ^/c X , IHHf LADIES


towards heating expenses for the hall, where they meet, and for a pack holi­ day in Downham in Sep­ tember. Anyone with gifts for


Preston, gave an excellent concert last Saturday, in St. Leonard’s Church, Padiham. The young musicians


Musicians Fullwood High School,


played and sang with great enthusiasm and skill. The Rev. S. Westley thanked the headmaster for his help in raising more money for Simonstone School Fabric Fund.


require a new clerk and anyone interested in this position should write as soon as possible to the chairman, “Norden,” Tun- stead Avenue, Simon­ stone. The next parish eounci-


The Council will shortly The question of replac­


thanked the officers for their hard work and com- mi tm en t, a nd a l so e x t e n d e d t h a n k s to everyone who had will­


reports from secretary Mrs A. Frankland and treasurer Mrs H. Wad- dington, Mrs Thistleth­ waite spoke of the many happy occasions which the branch had enjoyed in the year. Through them the branch had played its part in the life of both the church and parish, she said. Mrs T h is t le thw a i te


of Gisburn MU, Mrs C. Thistlethwaite, welcomed nine members of Malham- dale MU to the last meet­ ing, which was opened with prayers, led by the Vicar, the Rev. H.L. Clark. F ol lowin g a n n u a l


Commitment The Enrolling Member


GISBURN


used to buy a roundabout for the children’s play area.


WHALLEY


extended to the oldest member of Whalley Parish Church Mothers’ Union during a visit to Granny’s Workbox, Great Harwood. Mrs Elsie Haworth, of


Iced cake Congratulations were


jumble sale in September, for which members were asked to collect items.


expressed the thanks of members to the brach officers for their hard work.


Ryley, of Bradford, gave a helpful and interesting talk on forming links with MU members in other c ount ri e s . She was thanked by Mrs T. Bell. Mrs M.


Bairstow


enjoyed and Mrs J. Hat­ ton, on behalf of the Mai- hamdale ladies, thanked the hosts and the Vicar closed the meeting with a prayer and blessing.


A buffet supper was


servative Club has won an award of £100 from the Standing Conference of South Pennine Authori­ ties, for its conservation


— Mrs. E. Hutchinson, Mrs. E. Charnley. Gents — Mr. G. Pollard, Mr. F. Riley. Consolation lady — Mrs. M. Pickles. Consola­ tion gent — Mr. L. Grime. Special Prizes were won by Mrs. E. Vernon and Mrs. J. Coward. The MC was Mrs. P. Larkin, who lias directed all the whist drives during the year.


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cil meeting was held in the CE S c h o o l , S im o n ­ stone,last Friday. Colins Moffatt, Mrs. S. Mercer, Mrs. P. Jelley and Mrs. J. Pattie attended. Apologies were received


Resignation The annual parish coun­


Club shop will be open on Sunday, from 11 a.m. until noon, in the farm buildings at the top of Simonstone Lane. New members may join at any time.


For gardeners Simons tone Garden


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Bradford Sports and Social Committee raffle was Mr B. Hough, of the Three Millstones, who scooped the £25 first prize. The raffle raised about £29 for committee funds.


Scoop Winner of the West


Conservation Tasty supper Simonstone School Con­


barbecue and disco were held on the Coulthurst Jubilee Field, Rimington. The showery evening


A successful summer


became a dance hall and music was provided by Wisco Disco and also up- and-coming local group “On the rocks.” Proceeds from the eve­


ning, organised by the Rimington Recreation Commi t t e e , a r e to go towards providing facili­ ties on the playing field in the village.


raised at the recent char­ ity football match for the Dena Hacking Fund. The money has been


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teddy bears’ picnic with fun for all the family is to be held in Aireville Park, Skipton, tomorrow at 2 p.m. The Bowland MU Deanery is running a toy stall. Speaker Mrs Noreen


port of the festival will take place at the Vicarage on July 7th. It was announced that a


was formed to help arrange the MU exhibit at Gisburn Church Flower Festival on August 26th- 29th. A coffee evening in sup­


werere all re-elected. Others elected were: Mrs J. White (Festival Hall Committee representa­ tive), Mrs M. Rawlinson (cradle roll correspon­ dent ) , Mrs J. Walton (De ane ry Commi t t ee representative), Mrs M. Bairstow (overseas link correspondent), and Mrs A. Frankland (register). A small sub-committee


ingly given their time and talents. There was a spe­ cial word of thanks to the lady car drivers whose help she said had been much appreciated. The of f ice holder s


Whist Whist winners at the


enjoyed a demonstration of how to make articles for bazaars and supper was served afterwards. Future events include a


Limefield Avenue, Whal­ ley, celebrated her 90th birthday on Friday and a special cake was baked and iced by Mrs Sheila Ward. T h e 31 memb e r s


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Whalley Senior Citizens' Club whist drive were: Ladies — Mrs Ormrod, Mrs Jolly. Gents — Mrs D. Darnsworth, Mrs Tay­ lor . Dominoes : Mr s Ambrose.


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to a close the Downham side, led by captain Alan Spensley, travelled to Set­ tle for a match which they lost.


Clitheroe Lions’ Club were visitors to Barley Field on Thursday. Athough not as skilful as the school side, the visitors produced some hilarious moments, both on and off the field. Down­ ham were victors once again. Supper was served at the Assheton Arms. As the busy week drew


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