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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, April 13th, 1989 5 1/22331 (Classified) Clitheroe 22324. (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified)


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Anniversary A weekend of chapel


Celebrating St Helen’s Playgroup


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jars in the Army, ■vinge of nostalgia on British Forces


ling professional, love it in Clitheroe,”


,er for the gardens, I think about taking up id effects as a full-time


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eenagers’ arge trip


’EEKEND barge trip, ecue, disco and camp- are just some of the ■•ities planned for the 16 plus youth group in


cburn. he group s ta rts its vities on May 2nd, ting in the side room he Pen die Hotel


anniversary celebrations took place at Waddington Methodist Church, start­ ing on Saturday with a concert by “The Avenham Singers,” of Preston. The large audience appreciated the varied programme of folk songs and Negro spir­ ituals, through to Bach, sung in the style of the Swingle Singers. Refresh­ ments were served. On Sunday , g u e s t


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speaker at morning and evening services was the Rev. Peter Molcher, of Wesley Hall, Blackburn, who was warmly received by larger than usual con­ gregations. In the children’s address


he spoke of communica­ tions and posed the ques­ tion “How do we get in touch with God?” Before leaving for Sunday School classes the scholars sang “Tell me the stories of Jesus.”


Jacob’s join Waddington Methodist


Women’s Fellowship (Network) meet today for the final time this session to hear the Rev. James Wright, of Barnoldswick. A Jacob’s join tea will be held.


Social concern S in ce th e sp e a k e r


booked for St Helen ’sMoth- ers’ Union, Waddington, was unable to come, Canon C. F . Goodchild stepped into the breach and gave a talk on “Social Concern.” He was Direc­ tor of Social Responsibility for the Bradford Diocese for 10 years, visiting parishes throughout the diocese, attempting to set up “ good neighbour”


schemes. He gave a short account


of the way in which social concern was first shown by the church in health, education and other mat­ ters, since taken over by the State. Mrs Doreen Edmondson thanked the Vicar and served refresh­


ments. Mrs Enid Loxham


reported on the Lady Day Festival service held in Skipton Parish Church on Monday, attended by MU members throughout the Craven Archdeaconry. I n v i t a t io n s w e re


Committee met to make arrangements for the Open Day next Wednes­ day, from 10 a.m. till


noon. Visitors will be able to


watch the children at their different activities, while committee members man stalls', run competitions and serve refreshments. The money raised will be used to replace equip­


ment. This year will celebrate


the 20th anniversary of the formation of the play­ group and a special service of thanksgiving will be held in St Helen’s Church. It is hoped many “old boys and girls” and their par­ ents will attend and the committee warmly invites all friends of the under fives to both events.


.WEST BRADFORD


Conservation At West Bradford WI


Mrs Linda Martin gave a talk on conservation and showed slides of many projects which have been carried out in and around the Ribble Valley. She was thanked by Mrs M.


Fraser. A letter was read from


David Waddington MP, replying to West Brad­ ford’s letter on the subject


of rape sentencing. Final arrangements


were made for the Group meeting to be held on Wednesday. Birthday greetings were extended to Mrs Joyce and Mrs Rushworth. Raffle winner was Mrs Wood and tea hostesses were Mrs Joyce and Mrs Wood.


CHATBURN


Return visit Anniversary services at


Ch atburn Methodis t Church were conducted by the Rev. Geoffrey B. L. Hawkridge, of St Annes, who was the minister sta­ tioned at Chatburn from 1947-49. Organist was Mr Frank Rushton, of Clith­ eroe.


received to' the Bolton-by- Bowland branch on April 19th, to hear a talk given by Mr J . Lund on his work as a magistrate, and to West Bradford on April 26th, when Mrs Sheila Sheppard will describe the


Lucky spots Members of the Ribbles-


dale Club, Chatburn, enjoyed a domino drive. Winners were Mrs M. Frankland and Mrs F. Bowskill and tea hostesses were Mrs A. Palmer and Mrs D. Grosvenor.


In s t i tu te ’s whist and domino drive, prizes were presented by secretary Mr J . Knapp. MCs were Mr F. Simpson and Mr A.


Prize drive At Rimington Memorial


Stott. Whist winners were:


Ladies — Mr D. Wright, Mrs R.-Woolerton, Mrs D.


Mason. Gents — Mr T. Jackson, Mr M. Grainger,


Mr A. Stott. Dominoes: Adults — Mr


C. Wiseman, Mrs M. Briggs. Children — Susan Downing.


Mrs N. Fox, Mrs A. Seed, Mrs F. Simpson.


Raffle: Mrs A. Buckle,


Tasty lunch Twenty-two members of


Jackson for Mrs E. Yates. A domino session fol­


Rimington Leisure Club enjoyed a tasty lunch of meat .and potato pie, fol­ lowed by trifle or sponge pudding and custard. An extra treat was a birthday cake, baked by Mrs E.


lowed with Mr D. Seed having the winning score. Raffle winners were: Mr T. Kenyon and Mrs J . Robinson. The next meeting will


Ribbon work Vice-president Mrs D.


Ringham welcomed two new members, Mrs V. G a r d in e r and Mrs Wharmby, to Rimington W I . The guest speaker was


Mrs Bowie, of Paythorne, who gave a demonstration of the craft of silk ribbon work. She showed how pretty cushions and other delicate articles can be made, using woven and plaited ribbons. M r s M. K n a p p


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P. Duckworth stood in for. president Mrs A. Moor- house during her illness. Speaker Mrs M. Web­


' A competition for “a most complicated form” was won by Mrs Holland, with Miss M: Downer-Bot- tomley second. Members were remin­


b e r , of the C i t iz en s ’ Advice Bureau, gave an informative talk about the work that goes on there and displayed leaflets available to the public.


ded of the group meeting in May and names were taken for a trip to The Metro Centre, Gateshead, on April 27th.


GRINDLETON


Well attended A successful jumble sale


was held at Grindleton Methodist Church on Fri­ day. It was well attended and the money raised will go towards chapel funds.


Bring a friend At G r in d le to n WI


be on April 26th, at 12-30 p.m., in the Memorial Institute.


tonight there will be a microwave demonstration by a representative of Norweb. This is an open meeting and everyone is welcome to come along, bring a friend and learn many useful tips in the art of microwave cookery. The demonstration starts at 7- 30 p.m.


Preaching The preacher at Grind­


leton Methodist Church anniversary service on Sunday, at 11 a.m., will be the Rev. Graeme Halls.


Collecting paper The waste paper collec­


tion in Grindleton will take place today. Contributions can be left at the top of Back Lane, near the chapel wall, but the area must be kept tidy.


expressed thanks. The competition for an embroi­ dered handkerchief was won by Mrs B. Spencer, Miss M. Bairstow and Mrs C. Thistlethwaite. Arrangements were


•Heaton at the NFWI table tennis tournament at Holywell, Wales, were on display and congratula­ tions were expressed to Mrs Heaton and Mrs F. Simpson. Some members agreed


made for an evening out­ ing to Alston Hall and the response to a proposed trip to see “Cats” at Blackpool was reported by Mrs-B. Spencer to be excellent. Trophies won by Mrs D.


SLAIDBURN


Ann Foyshaw held her audience spellbound with hilarious tales of her struggle to begin a home- based yoghurt-making business. Mrs M. Parker thanked ...... -


Yoghurt At Slaidburn WI, Mrs


the speaker.


GISBURN


dance at Gisburn Festival Hall for an illustrated lec­ ture by Mr and Mrs G. Bargh, of Nappa. They took the chairborne travel­ lers on a delightful tour of the north and south islands of New Zealand, which they visited in 1987. Also on display were mementoes'from their trip “Down Under.” Tea and biscuits were


Island tour There was a good atten­


made. ,There will be a quiz and a cake stall and any offers of cakes will be gratefully received.


Magnificent The ladies’ committee of


Read Cricket Club raised the magnificent sum of £160 at a jumble sale.


WHALLEY


Hearty response Whalley Methodist


served and there was a bring-and-buy stall and raffle, winners being Mrs B. Cowgill, Mr S. E. Peel, Mr R. Mason, Mrs M. Storey and Mrs A. Jack- son. Proceeds of the evening


will go towards the upkeep of St Mary’s Church, Gis­ burn.


College courses Guest speaker at Gis­


burn WI was Mrs A. Wetherall,


the Denman College representative of


Ladies’ Afternoon Fellow­ ship meeting was chaired by Mrs Mary Whitehead. She received a hearty response from the mem bers, who either sang, recited or played recorded music when the speaker was unable to attend, due to ill-health. The pianist was Mrs


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Mary Flack and the host­ ess was Mrs Margaret Lendon. The president, the Rev. Elaine Halls, will chair the final meeting on April 19th, which is to be the AGM.


the Lancashire Federa­ Abbey drive tion. She showed slides


explaining the work of the Abbey senior in s t itu te ’s


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Whi wmsi winners at mt citizens


in Whalley jvere During the evening she


made the draw for the annual bursary awarded to assist a member in attend­ ing a course at the college. I t was awarded to Mrs Susan Graveston, who also won the competition for the neatest darn.


READ


All the aces At the whist drive in


Read Constitutional Club, prizewinners were: Ladies — Mrs J . Coward, Mrs M. Grimes. Gents — Mr R. Elliott, Mr G. A.Holden. Mr G. Law won the special prize and MC was Mrs P. Larkin.


at Read Friendly Circle of her visit to Russia. Inter­ est was highlighted by the recent visit of Mr Gorba­ chev to this country. She visited Leningrad,


Russia Mrs Alice Stirrup spoke


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to take part in a “Lanca- sh ire V i l la g e B o o k ” project organised by the L FW I , while o th e rs expressed interest in mak­ ing an embroidered panel, to be part of a large wall­ hanging for display at WI House, Preston. Mrs A. Buckle read


birthday greetings and thanks for flowers came from Mrs D. Eccles. Mrs D. Whittaker told of forth­ coming village events. A letter was read from


Mrs J . Walton, chairman of Rimington Handicraft and Produce Show com­ mittee, thanking everyone who had helped make the whist and domino drive such a success.


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Goat’s cheese Members of Bolton-by-


Bowland YFC travelled to Lower College Farm, Hothersall, home of Mr and Mrs B. Walker and known locally as the Lon- gridge Goat Farm. They were shown different breeds of goats and the milking equipment. At the end of the tour members sampled g o a t ’s milk, cheese and yoghurt. The vote of thanks was


council meeting at Lancas­ ter was given by delegate Mrs Parker and Mrs V. Newhouse and Mrs B. Bainbridge agreed to represent the institute at the AGM Agenda Confer­ ence at Whalley, later in the month. There will be visitors at


the meeting on May 3rd and members were asked to bring supper for two for a Jacob’s join.


SABDEN


Sunny shower Sabden Baptist Church


held an “April Shower” on sunny Saturday afternoon — and raised £210. It \yas a great success, with refreshments, an Easter exhibition and several stalls, which all .sold out within an hour. The handiwork of Sab­


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Ladies — Mrs C. Broad ley, Mrs E. Speak. Gents — Mrs S. Wiggans, Mrs D. Farnsworth. Dominoes Mrs E. Thommason, Mrs N. Ambrose and Mrs M. Parkinson (joint).


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reminded that next week in the village hall, at 7-45 p.m., the girls will make spring flower arrange­ ments and the boys will have an animal husbandry and farm quiz. Parents and friends who


have not yet seen the members’ entry in the National Entertainment Competition are to be informed that a perfor­ mance is being given in the village hall on Satur­ day. The concert, entitled “I t ’ll be all right on the nigbt,” commences at 7-30 p.m.


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Over 60s drive in St Mary’s Hall, Sabden, on Monday were: Mrs P. Whittaker, Mrs F. Boo- cock, Mr J . Traynor and Mrs D. Bass. Whist: La­ dies — Mrs A. Howarth. Gents — Mrs E. Flanna- gan. Raffle: Mr J . Fisher. Thursday’s domino win­


ners: Mrs E. Ford, Mrs D. Bass, Mr G. Barker, Mrs J . Fisher, Mrs J . Burrows (booby). Whist: Ladies — Mrs N. Marshall. Gents — Mrs G. Walmsley. Raffle: Mrs C. Sefton.


Rubbish The rubbish skip will be


in Sabden all next week on the village car park. Peo­ ple are asked not to leave rubbish if the skip is full or while it is being emptied.


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