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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, May 18tli, 11)83 12331 (Classified)


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ALLEY Lions are Ing a life-saving (e for local residents 1 hidden medical


Jd local people have lly said they would 1 participate. I- idea is to get the fort of help to people lidden medical condi- I f ever they collapse


J throughout the Iry by the Lions’ pal movement, and


led during the recent -alert Week, spon-


Clitheroe 2232k (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) JJews from the Villages jDHATBURN


Informal The Women’s Fellow­


ship at Chatburn Method­ ist Church met for an informal afternoon meet­ ing, when favourite hymns were sung and members made their own contribu­ tions. Mrs Ruth Hudson was the pianist.


l e s t r e e t or are led in accidents. In Harvey Sutcliffe ■ hat the club is sup- r bracelets and neck-


Jwith vital informa- ■ to people with a Iv of life-threatening lions. Those going to 1 assistance will be to summon help by


J r e n e e n umb e r Jjed on the bracelets iicklaces.


I- scheme involves ley Lions will also


Ig a telephone num- l a n d q u o t i n g a


l ership of the Medic- 1 Foundation and


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l i e the membership lor residents wanting li rt i cipat e in the


■mbership is open to l e with such condi- | lis


Jicial pacemaker. I n e interested is 1 to contact Mr Sut- (.Clitheroe 22063).


to normal medica- diabet es or an


an allergy, a resis-


|Far-off vistas


enjoyed


lie Bishop. B ‘ woods were full of Tells, violets and early | e orchids and walking l er open limestone to lummit of Hampsfell, Ibers saw views of the Ishire hills and Lake- fel ls, as wel l as


I SIT to Grange was led by 42 members of leroe Naturalists. sun shone as they lied in the gardens l e the walk, led by


J ifternoon tea and a led tour of the grounds l'ast le Head Field


loses of what many I'ht could be the Isle I in. ] turning to Grange, I iarty went by coach


Jre. Jr D. Topsfield gave


Tote of thanks. Ttails of the forthcom- jioaeh outing to Chip- | can be obtained from nie Bishop (Clitheroe


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Sunday services at Chat- burn Methodist Church were the Rev. Graeme Halls in the morning and the Rev. James Needham in the evening. The morning service


Pentecost theme Preachers at the Whit


decorative plate was won by Mrs Cooke, with Mrs Birtwell second and Mrs Rhodes third. Mrs Rhodes also won the raffle. The evening ended with a Jacob’s join supper.


The competition for a


Abbey drive Whist winners at the


Abbey senior citizens’ Good start


Captain of Downham Cricket Club Mark Braith- waite had a good start to the season with his team when they won against neighbours Rimington. In the bowling figures


opened with a short play on the theme of Pentecost, involving all scholars of the Sunday School, with main parts taken by Val Parker, Nei l Turpin, Lawrie Whittaker and Mr Halls.


School distributed greet­ ing cards to the congrega­ t ion c e lebr atin g the church’s birthday at Whit­ suntide. The service con­ cluded with family Com­ munion. Organist was Mr Clifford Johnson.


Scholars of the Sunday attended'Whalley Deanery


Prayer theme Nearly 100 members


Mothers' Union Quiet H o u r , h e l d a t C h r i s t Church, Chatburn. The theme of the service was "Prayer” and the Rev. Walter Drain spoke on the unity and persistence of prayer and strenuous prayer. Mrs Joyce Black and


drive in Whalley were: Ladies — Miss H. Allen, Mrs T. Cosgrove. Gents — Mrs D. Farnsworth, Mrs E. Howarth. Dominoes: Mrs M.


Thornber, Mrs S. Carlyon, Mrs N. Ambrose.


£200 donation The committee of Whal-


were Mark Hall, with 4 for 26, and John Gladwin, 3 for 12. Scores with the bat came from A. Spensley (22) and S. Barrett (31 not out).


Making bunting Arrangements are well


in hand for Downham vil­ lage fete on June 11th, with bands booked, cele­ brities invited to judge the fancy dress and stalls organised. A bunting making eve­


ley’s Queen Elizabeth II Playing Fields is grateful for an anonymous donation of £200 towards the funds. Its ranks have been joined by two new members, Mr Malcolm Douglas and Mr Gordon Woodward. Arrangements were


Wal l. Intermedia t e, breeding sheep judging — Michael Wall. Knock-out team — Susan Walling, Isaac Lancaster, Michael Wall and Rebecca Peel. A fourth place in the open beef judging was won


by Susan Walling. Winners go forward to


represent Gisburn in the Area Rally to be held at Harrogate on June 3rd. On Monday, members


respect. There was a very


Instructed


AGM were discussed at Grindleton WI. Miss M. Ord spoke on toxic waste, Mrs E. Rowntree on DNA genetic


Four resolutions for the


visited Fulshaw Farm Dairies. They were given a guided tour round the dairy, outhouses and calf buildings by various mem­ bers of the Coates family. David Graveston gave the


way home.


made for a bric-a-brac stall at Whalley Medieval Fair


Discussion time Members of Gisburn WI


on June 18th. More items are needed and collection can be arranged by tele­ phoning Whalley 822347 or 823397. Proceeds will go towards the five-a-side football and netball court.


ning was held in the vil­ lage hall to ensure enough supplies for the big day.


Choir sings Canon John Hudson


conducted the Whitsunday services at St Leonard’s Church, Downham. The choir sang special items, including “Spirit of the


Living God.” fGISBURN;


Raises £400 B r i g h t s u n s h i n e


favoured the annual Spring Fair organised by St Mary’s Parish Church, Gisburn, held on Saturday


presiding member Mrs Kate Wallwork gave Bible readings. The offertory was in aid of MU overseas


work. Refreshments were


served in the school hall a n (1 M r s Wa l lwo r k thanked Mr Drain and the Chatburn members for


Deanery mini-pageant to be held at Chatburn on June 7th.


their hospitality. Notice was given of a


Looking at spots An enjoyable afternoon


Church Sunday afternoon service was conducted by the circuit team led by


Musical H a r r o p Methodis t


Coun. Howel Jones. Chapel anniversary ser­


over £400 for church funds, was opened by Mrs Joan Cuthbert, of Gisburn. Chairman for the day, churchwarden Mr George Bargh, thanked her and Emma Beaumont pre­ sented her with a basket


in the Festival Hall. The event, which raised


vices are to be held next weekend, beginning with a musical e v ening by Revidge Fold United Music Group on Saturday, at 7-30 p.m.


■DUNSOB BRIDGE,


was spent by members of the Ribblesdale Club, Chatburn, some playing dominoes and others chat­ ting. Tea hostesses were Mrs A. Painter and Mrs D. Grosvenor. There will be a domino


drive today, starting at 2- 30 p.nt. prompt.


*WISWEGLv


guests from Sabden and Newton Abbot to its reso­ lution meeting. A plant stall and handicraft display


Crafts display Wiswell WI welcomed


were held. The resolutions concern­


ing toxic waste, DNA


testing, osteoporosis and deforestation were pre­ sented by Mrs Hacking, Mrs Ward, Mrs Hopwood and Mrs Matthews and were followed by a lively debate. The delegate from link institute Sabden will represent Wiswell’s views at the Albert Hall in Lon­


don. Mrs Hacking thanked


the Sabden president for their hospitality at the Nab Group meeting and in r e t u r n Wiswe l l w a s thanked for the entertain­ ment. One of Mrs Ida Thomp­


Mrs Pat Hayward, gave Dunsop Bridge WI a very amusing and informative talk on “Sugar, spice, salt and vinegar.” She was thanked by Mrs J. Carr. The competition for an


Sugar and spice A member of Caton WI,


discussed the issues to be raised at the movement’s AGM in London, assisted by Mrs Joan Porter, who will represent Gisburn and


Sawley WIs. Resolutions were passed


deforestation of Brazil and awareness of the disease osteoporosis. The June meeting will


investigations,


on various issues, includ­ ing DNA testing of possi­ ble suspects during crimi­ nal


take the form of an outing to the Cottage Studio, Broughton, for a demon­ stration of colour analysis. Members are asked to meet outside the Festival


Hall at 7 p.m. PENDLETON


Packed church All Saints’ Church,


of flowers. A variety of stalls and a


tombola did a brisk trade and teas were served. Mrs A. Jackson correctly guessed the name of the doll, which was Bridget. Mr Bargh thanked


Pendleton, was packed with parents, relatives, friends and parishioners for the joint confirmation service with Sabden on


Sunday. The service was taken


everyone for their help and support.


Thoughtful Members of Gisburn


Parish Church Mothers’ Union welcomed the Rev. Graeme Halls, of Chat­ burn, to their meeting. He spoke about several aspects of marriage and family life in relation to all the pressures and prob­ lems in the world today. Members joined in a very thoughtful discussion and he was thanked by Mrs A.


amusing tea towel was won by Mrs B. Pinder, Mrs M. Porter and Mrs K.


Metcalfe. Birthday greetings went


to Mrs M. Pye and Mrs S. Singleton, who received flowers from the presi­ dent. Mr Robert Howarth sent thanks to members for the garden gift voucher he received for printing the WI programme. Further arrangements


Seed. Gisburn MU celebrates


its 50th anniversary in September and is anxious to trace former members to invite them to join in this special occasion. If you are a former member or can help locate any, please contact Mrs A. Frankland, Parker Ter­


race, Gisburn. Arrangements were


were made for the evening outing in June. Draw win­ ner was Mrs M. Wood.


BILLilNGTOM;


Night of laughs Eb en e z e r Bapt i s t


Ladie s ’ Social Hour enjoyed a night of laughter when Mr Brian Slow, of Billington, spoke of his experiences in amateur dramatics. Mrs K. Lowe gave a


son’s embroidered samples was chosen for the wall hanging. Birthday greet­ ings were sent to. Mrs C. Thompson, Mrs Clegg and Mrs Power.


made for an outing to Par- ceval Hall on June 13th. The coach will leave the Festival Hall at 6 p.m.


YFC met at Hellifield Auction Market for the District Rally. Out of the many members who took part, five first prizes were won, as follows: Junior section: Cookery


Rally winners Members of Gisburn


by the Vicar, the Rev. Denis McWilliam, and the candidates were confirmed by the Bishop of Burnley, the Rt Rev. Ronald Milner. To help the farming


Mrs K. Hopkinson on osteoporosis and Mrs R. Cann on deforestation. Mrs S. Dowds, who is to be delegate to the London meeting, was instructed


fingerprinting,


how to vote. Vice-president Mrs E.


vote of thanks. Members rounded off


the night by having a fish and chip supper on the


jar of lemon cheese was won by Miss M. Brennand, Mrs H. Read and Mrs D. Haworth. Arrangements for the


Greenwood took the chair in the absence of the presi­ dent, who was ill. The competition for a


-urged to help keep the vil­ lage tidy and any help in other areas will be wel­ comed. An application for one of


favourable response from residents to enter the Lancashire Best-Kept Vil­ lage Competition again this year. Everyone is


the two vacant allotments has been granted, but the


ground of the remaining one is too stony and is


unusable. Regarding the unsatis­


SAWLEY


the annual Border Group meeting, attended by Bol- ton-by-Bowland, Riming­ ton, Gisburn and Sawley WI members in Chatburn School on Monday eve­ ning. President of Sawley WI,


Helps to be mad! Sawley were hosts for


factory condition of Saw- ley Road, since the Gas Board finished installing gas in Sawley, a letter was read stating that the road will be left to settle for six months before the High­ way Department resur­ faces it. The next meeting of the


over 70s party were made. A sale of plants was held, proceeds going to the flower fund. Members going to see “Cats” were reminded that ticket money has to be paid by the June meeting. Everyone enjoyed a


supper of chicken and jacket potatoes, followed by tea and biscuits.


Grindleton want to lose


Use it or lose it Do the villagers of


their post office? That was the question


raised at the annual meet­ ing of Grindleton Parish Council, when Mrs Beryl Smith, of the Rural Devel- opment Commission, spoke about the danger of rural post offices becoming part-time and only opening a few hours each week. Every effort is needed


School.


Confirmation The confirmation of nine


candidates from St Ambrose Church, Grindle­ ton, and St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Bolton-by- Bowland, will take place on Sunday at Giggleswick School Chapel.


KN0W LE GREEN’


Toxic waste Vice-president


by residents to use the post office so that this community service is not eroded. To emphasise this, a letter is to be distri­ buted, informing villagers how they can help retain the full-time post office by using various facilities available. Chairman Mr Fred


Knowle Green WI, Mrs E. Hargreaves chaired the meeting when a full dis­ cussion took place on four resolutions going forward to the AGM in London, read by Mrs M. Jackson. They dealt with toxic osteoporosis,


waste, of


Mrs Joan Porter, pre­ sented baskets of dried flowers arranged by Mrs Rita Webb to the visiting presidents, the speaker and guest of honour Mrs Joan Fenlon. Mrs Joyce Revell read


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parish council will be held on July 11th, at 7-30 p.m., in the Methodist Sunday


the minutes of the group meeting held at Rimington in 1988 and Mrs Jackie Wood announced forth­ coming WI trips and events.


Special menus available for


was Mrs Thelma Falls- Hand, a lecturer at the Liverpool College of Drama and a member of Southport Dramatic Club. Her subject was "Centre Stage — you don’t have to be mad, but it helps!” Mrs Falls-Hand is cur­


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PRIVATE DINNERS, WEDDING BREAKFASTS etc.


EXCELLENCE WITH ELEGANCE For table reservations and further details


rently directing a play and gave a very amusing insight into the task of getting a production on stage. She was thanked by Miss M. Bairstow, presi­ dent of Rimington WI. The competition for the


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best theatre programme was won by Mrs Falshaw. Second was Mrs C. Thist- lethwaite, of Rimington. Supper of sandwiches and


cakes was served. A quiz entitled “name


deforestation and DNA testing. Mrs J. Walmsley will represent the institute at the AGM on June 1st. The competition for a


community, the Bishop had agreed to the service being held at 7 p.m. , instead of 6 p.m. as origin­


Waddington welcomed several ratepayers to the meeting and thanked the clerk, Mrs M. Reynolds, for her sterling work. He also mentioned Jonathan Metcalfe, who does such a good job keeping the streets of Grindleton


ally planned. The Pendleton candi­


dates were Edward Whi- twell, James Whitwell, Robert Whitwell, Anne Whitwel l and Richard Thornber. Organist was Miss Edna Bannister. After the service, the


brooch was won by Mrs Provines, with Mrs D. Procter second. The evening was


thoroughly enjoyed.


rounded off by Mrs Procter showing her excel­ lent collection of slides, which


members


that country or state” was won jointly by Mrs Thist- lethwaite and Mrs Wilson, both of Rimington, and Mrs Moorhouse, of Bolton- by-Bowland. Second were Mrs D. Ramsden and Mrs A. Askew, of Sawley. Raffle prizes were won


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AFTER EXTENSIVE REFURBISHMENT WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF


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by Mrs J. Revell (Sawley), Mrs E. Moorhouse (Bol- ton-by-Bowland), Mrs Bosonnet (Bolton-by-Bow- land) and Mrs Parker (Sawley). Mrs Fenlon, Mrs Moor­


house and Mrs Watson thanked Sawley members for hosting a successful evening and Mrs Moor­ house invited everyone to the group meeting at Bol- ton-by-Bowland next year.


clean. The matter of the public


BOLTON-BY-BOWLAND


congregation was invited to Pendleton Village Hall, where the ladies of the two churches had pre­ pared refreshments and the candidates and congre­ gation were able to meet the Bishop.


Annual meeting Pendleton’s annual par­


ish meeting is to be held on Tuesday in the village hall, starting at 8 p.m. It


will be followed immedia­ tely by the annual parish council meeting.


toilets was raised by rate­ payers and the decision was given by the council not to proceed with the proposed site at the top of the brow. Suggestions for an alternative site were requested. Also raised was the problem of parked cars in the village, a particu­ larly dangerous spot being the corner at the top of the brow. The newly-erected bus


’RIMINGTON


Club’s chairman Mr Ian Mason welcomed Mrs Wallace, a new member from Sawley, to the meet­ ing.


Invitation Bolland Gardening


shelter is nearly complete, with just a little painting to do and refixing of the waste bin. It was agreed that it looks very good and in keeping with the sur­ rounding area. The council hope that the young peo­


ple of the village will respect such a lovely building and treat it with


J. Smith, of Bolton, who gave an informative talk on “How I became a gar­ dener,” ending by inviting members to visit her gar­ den at Bolton. She was thanked by Mr J. Single- ton. Next month’s meeting,


Guest speaker was Mrs


Memorial Institute whist and domino drive were pr e s ent ed by Mr J. Knapp. MCs were Mr F. Simpson (dominoes) and Mr A. Stott (whist). Whist winners were:


Prize drive Prizes at Rimington


FREELAWCLINIC For advice on marriage,


Ladies — Mr D. Wright, Mr M. Pullen, Mrs L. Brown. Gents — Mrs P. G r e e n w o o d , M r s M . Coultherd. Miss M. Bren­


on June 14th, will be held at the home of secretary Mrs F. Dyson, when Mr


nand. Domin o e s : Mr A.


Peter Foley will give a demonstration of practical gardening.


Eccles, Mr G. Barker, Mr Seedall, Mrs F. Parker. Raffle: Mrs M. Cowk-


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