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SLAIDBURN Third in rally


After the break for lambing, Slaidburn YFC members attended Bow- land’s regional rally, held in brilliant sunshine at Gamble Hall, Newton, by permission of Mr and Mrs Co win. The club came third in


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made of Mrs M. B. John­ stone and Mr W. Harri­ son, who have both recently celebrated their 90th birthdays. The last lunch of the


Special mention was NEWTON


present season will be held on June 14th.


Gift day Sunday morning wor­


the overall points system, with Shirley Cowin, Cath­ erine Carr, Gillian and Margaret Carr, Geordie Parker and Gary Swingle- hurst claiming first places. The following day, the


ship for Pentecost at Wad­ dington Methodist Church took the form of family communion led by the Rev. Elaine Halls. Sunday School scholars sang two choruses. Tea and biscuits were


tug-o’-war team competed in the county champion­ ship and finished in second place. Members meeting at


was served by volunteers from Newton and Slaid­ burn. A talk on “Lifeline” was given by Lorna Bell, of Hyndburn Council, and Mrs Linda Robinson, housing management officer with the Ribble Valley Council. They were thanked by Mr Kenyon. Miss Mary Bairstow, of


Lakes outing Newton Over 60s lunch


served in the schoolroom after the service. Evening worship was led by Mr Eric Dixon, of


Clitheroe. Annual gift day was


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Woodhouse Gate, Slaid­ burn, began the proceed­ ings with a lengthy busi­ ness meeting, then the juniors discussed the set­ ting up of their display for the county rally. The remaining members had a tug-o’-war. Members enjoyed a talk


by Mrs. M. Webber on the work of the Clitheroe Citi­ zens’ Advice Bureau. After answering ques­ tions, Mrs Webber was thanked by Peter Mars-


den, the chairman. T o p ic s d is c u s s e d


included the county rally and items to be made for the Country Fayre, to be held at Abbeystead on June 11th. Members are reminded that next week’s meeting is a farm walk at Wigglesworth, meeting at Slaidburn Village Hall at 7 p .m .


Treasure hunt Despite bad weather


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which had been threaten­ ing all day, a walking family treasure hunt organised by Friends of Slaidburn School even­


tually got under way. Driving rain abated just


long enough for all the participants to complete


the course, returning to school for a Jacob’s join supper. Adult winners were the


held on Saturday, when a total of almost £300 was donated. At the same time, the young people of the church held a coffee morning and bring-and- buy stall, raising £86, which will be equally divided between Sunday School funds and the Junior Missionary Associa­


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SIMONSTONE'


Place for bench The owner of land at the


comer of Tunstead Avenue has given permis­ sion for the siting of a bench there, Simonstone Parish Council heard.


wide survey of bus shel­ ters by the Ribble Valley Council, it was hoped that the results would be dis­ cussed at the meeting of the Public Works and Highways Committee and then the position of the Simonstone bus shelters might be made clearer.


Following a borough­


Beattie family, of Newton, and the booby prize was awarded to the Maher family, of Slaidburn. A prize for the most


points gained by children unaided by parents was shared between Eleanor Robinson, Gayle Dixon and Robyn Guest.


WADDINGTON


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at Waddington WI in memory of Miss A. Booth- man, a long standing mem­ ber. Welcomed to mem­ bership were Mrs M. Banks, a former member who has returned to live in the village, and Mrs Seed, a colleague of Mrs J. Oldroyd. There was also a plant and produce stall. More tombola prizes are


(Burnley) Sqdn. Air Train­ ing Corps, attended the meeting and agreed to provide a team of volun­ teers to weed and clear the portion of the Stork car park garden which belongs to the parish coun­ cil. Two further tenders are being sought.


Ft Lt S. Molloy, of 352


as a suitable date for Chairman’s Sunday.


August 13th was agreed


be put forward regarding a planning applicationfor a garage and bedroom extension at 21 Harewood Avenue, Simonstone.


No observations are to


needed for the Heritage Fayre and these can be left at Mrs A. Postleth- waite’s or Mrs J. Entwis- tle’s. Eight members had enjoyed a visit to Martin


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Best-Kept Village Compe­ tition, the WI will clean round the church and stocks. Miss D. Dewrance is to use £10 to buy flow­ ers for the triangle of land which members also main­


tain. Mrs Entwistle askedfor


brought in June. Resolutions for the


ideas for next year’s pro­ gramme. Designs for a wall hanging depicting Waddington should be


AGM were read by Mrs F. Hermon, Mrs Oldroyd, Mrs Postlethwaite and Mrs Entwistle. Members in d ic a te d how Mrs Oldroyd was to vote. After tea, 10 members


meeting will be held in the new school on May 26th, at 7 p.m. This will be fol­ lowed at 8 p.m. by the Annual Parish Meeting. A Neighbourhood Watch meeting will be held in the Old School on May 26th, at 7 p.m.


The next parish council


a bowls evening in August and chairman Mrs Pam Jelley will contact the Simonstone Hotel. It was agreed to. arrange a com­ petition for the best-kept area and the best-kept garden, similar to one organised last year.


It was proposed to hold


leaking stop-cock cover at the corner of Kirkstall Avenue and Fountains Avenue, excess water pressure on the Fountains Avenue estate and a depression in the footpath' opposite Simonstone Hall gates.


Reports were made of a


pollution recurs at Dean Brook, a sample of the water should be sent to the NWW for analysis.


led by Mrs B. Barlow gave three play readings. Mrs Barlow agreed to work with Mrs Banks on one of the co-operative entries for the Clitheroe WI Show.


Tribute Waddington Leisure


Club organiser Mrs Joan Parkinson paid tribute at


the meeting to Miss Annie Boothman, whose recent death was a sad loss to


the club. Miss Boothman had


the club lunches and her gentle ways would be


been a regular attender of Tur ■


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Methodist Minister for Whalley, Waddington and West Bradford, was a guest, entertaining mem­ bers with slides and amus­ ing anecdotes of her holi­ day in Egypt. Mrs Parkinson pre­


It was decided that if


Prescott. Whist: Ladies — Mrs I. Flannagan. Gents — Mrs D. Houghton. Raf­


fle: Mrs M. Wade. Thursday’s dominoes:


Miss E. Heyes, Mr J. Fisher, Mr G. Barker. Whist: Ladies — Mrs A. Haworth. Gents — Mrs B. Brennan. Raffle: Mrs C.


Sefton.


Rimington, talked about her life and experiences while teaching handi­ capped people. She was thanked by Mr D. Bag- shaw. Roslynn Fox attended


on a brighter face for this year’s Lancashire Best- Kept Village Competition. The parish council is appealing to all the village organisations, schools and places of business to do their bit along with house­ holders to keep the village


Brighter face Sabden is hoping to put


on behalf of Age Concern and told members about various activities taking place. An outing to the Lake District has been arranged for August 15th and anyone over 60 is wel­ come to go along. Mr Bagshaw thanked


the ladies who prepared and served the meal.


SABDEN


den Women’s Fellowship saw a moving video on the work of Mother Teresa, shown by Mrs I. Mulligan. Miss S. Mortimer was in the chair.


Moving Forty members of Sab­


meeting in St Nicholas’s Hall the speaker will be Mrs Muriel B u t l in . Everyone is welcome.


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. Farm, down to Laneside Farm and back home via Whalley Road. Walkers heard the cuckoo and saw a hare.


Leisure Club’s walking group was blessed with beautiful weather for its first walk in May. The route of four and a half miles took members by way of Dawson Fold Farm, past High Whins and then on a climb towards Wiswell Moor


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leaves the village cross roads at 2 p.m.


The walk on May 31st


the national WI meeting in June, at the Royal Albert Hall, were debated by 25 members and one guest at Sabden WI. The subjects w ere as d iv e r s e as deforestation, DNA tests toxic waste and osteo porosis, the latter discus­ sion being led by a WI suf­ ferer in the village.


Debate The four resolutions for


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Frost, Mrs J. Wallace and Mrs H. Lawless. The com­ petition for the prettiest handkerchief was won by Miss Dawson, Mrs I. Cot- tam and Mrs M. Moot house.


Hostesses were Mrs P r ' /


fourth in the Federation’s spoken word competition in Preston last month. She was also the recipient of a birthday posy.


Mrs J. Harrison came wm m


dents and visitors to keep Sabden clean and tidy this summer and will encour­


The WI would like resi­ tv age by example.


the “Summer Affair” on May 29th at the Baptist Rooms, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Home-made refresh­ ments will be available throughout the day, demonstrations will take place and on sale will be handicrafts, cakes, plants and bric-a-brac. There will also be a raffle and tom bola.


Plans were discussed for


Confirmation It was confirmation day


Fete contest A special competition


was held at Simonstone rose queen fete which raised £52 for church funds. First prize of a gen­ tleman’s watch was not claimed on the day, but Mrs Jeffries, Mrs Hudson and Mrs Marshall all won prizes.


greatly missed. The Rev. Elaine Halls, C o n c e r t


Club outing to Holden Clough Nurseries, Bolton- by-Bowland, will take place on June 1st. Anyone wishing to go should con­ tact Mr K. Nelson as soon as possible.


Nursery outing Simonstone Garden


sented Mrs Halls with a pot plant and said how much the members appre­ ciated the kindness of the chapel committee, adding that she felt the happy atmosphere had contri­ buted towards the club’s success.


School are holding a con­ cert in the Old School on May 25th, at 7-30 p.m. It will feature “Symonstone Recorder Quartet," Roger Purcell (clarinet) and Christ ine Lofthouse (flute), accompanied by Martin Roscoe, interna­ tional concert pianist. There will also be a brass ensemble. Tickets are available


Friends of Simonstone


from school, Mr D. Mar­ shall and Mrs J. Pattie.


for two of Sabden’s churches on Sunday. At St Mary’s RC Church in the afternoon, Fr Leon Morris confirmed eight candidates — Jane Hindle, Claire Tranter, Rachel Tranter, Rachel Frankland, Char­ lo t te Dale, Rebecca Palmer, Alexandra Arn- f i e ld and M ich a e l Humphreys.


members of St Nicholas’s Church travelled to their sister parish, All Saints’ at Pendleton, for the joint confirmation service con­ ducted by the Bishop of Burnley, the Rt Rev. Ron­ ald Milner, assisted by the vicar of Sabden and Pend­ leton, the Rev. Denis McWilliam.


On Sunday evening,


were Christina Green­ wood, Jill Wright, Michael Mellows and David Pear­ son. Afterwards the con­ gregation enjoyed supper ana a get-together in Pendleton Village Hall.


The Sabden candidates


Over 60s Domino winners at Mon­


day night’s Sabden Over 60s social were: Mrs Fisher, Mrs C. Sefton, Mrs M. Wade and Miss E.


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June, July and August and the parish council is organising another “clean­ up” day, as last year’s judges criticised the amount of litter in the vil­


tidy. Judging takes place in


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weeks, councillors are looking for names for the best-kept garden, special features and hanging bas­ kets competition.


During the next few HURST GREEN


Winning hands Whist winners at Hurst


Green Over 60s whist and domino drive were: Ladies — Mrs A. Phillip, Mrs C. Holden. Gents — Mr J. Peel, Mrs D. Knowles. Dominoes: Mrs Bolton,


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£9,000 was still owing to Bradford Diocese. A gift day has already


READ


been arranged for Whit Sunday, to enable people who have links with St John’s to contribute if they wish, and about £370 has already been received. Mr Cave thanked all


Mr J. Kay, Miss A. Earn- shaw, Mrs M. Whalley. Raffle: Mr W. Shoes-


Green, the Rev. Brian Cave, welcomed Mr M. Tipton as a new member to the first meeting of St John’s PCC since the AGM. Secretary Mrs C. Yates,


Re-roofing cost The vicar of Hurst


who had worked so hard to make the past year so suc­ cessful. Arrangements were made for the annual garden party to be held at the Old Day School on June 24th.


BARROW


treasurer Mr. A. Rigby and vice-chairman Mr J. Peel were re-elected to serve for the coming year. The secretary gave her


ning at the Dog and Par­ tridge, Barrow, raised £205 for the United Reformed Chapel. Mine hosts Mr and Mrs


Fortune teller A cheese and wine eve­


report of the 150th anni­ versary year and the trea­ surer gave details of the cost of re-roofing, which came to about £18,000. He explained that a loan of


holding its annual presen­ tation dance at Whalley Golf Club on June 3rd. Tickets can be obtained from Peter Ashton and Duncan Hacking.


Presentation Read Football Club is


Read Constitutional Club has organised an outing to Liverpool, including a visit to the Albert Dock, on June 3rd. Jean Taylor has further details.


Liverpool The ladies’ committee of


holding its AGM on Tues­ day in Read School at 7-30 p.m. All members are urged to attend.


Please come Read Mothers’ Union is


William Driver donated the cheese and there was a bring-and-buy stall, a for­ tune teller and a raffle. Visitors were also invited to take a bet on how much wine would be left at the end of the event!


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Act of faith During evening service


in Read Parish Church on Sunday, more than 20 chil­ dren and adults will be presented for confirmation by the Bishop of Lancas-


ter. Friends and relatives are warmly invited to sup­ port these people in this act of faith.


HOLDEN


Sunday School anniver­ sary services, the speaker was Mr E. Brennand, of Wrayton. Recitations were given by Vicki Angela and Tony Kelsall Jenny and Robert Dar lington, Catherine and Susan Askew, Darren, Oliver and Lydia Rushton, Claire and Jennifer Met­ calfe, John Cornthwaite, James Taylor, Melissa Marsden, Andrew Hine- Hackney, Michael Bur­ gess, Ben Ferguson, Kelly Aspin, Elizabeth Wrigley and Danny Ingham. The young people sang


Recitations At Holden Chapel’s


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