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'estival is ‘fitting


| Ribble Valley person- Mr Jimmy Fell, a


I tribute’ [o Jimmy fitting tribute to the


By a time he trod the Ids himself.


I'ial festival is to be in his honour at Clith- • Civie Hall, where


|:ee has now become | tv established and is * organising its first , to be presented on ISth and 19th.


I h e J immy F e l l liorial Festival Com-


ileren Kibble Valley Tir schools have enthu- J ically agreed to take and each will be


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and guests welcomed Mr Cliff Astin, who gave an fascinating illustrated talk on the River Ribble. He explained that no-one can p in -p o in t the actual source, but showed mem­ bers the likeliest spot. His slides varied from


Ribble viewpoints Pendleton WI members


liired to put on a per- Jiance about 15 to 20 lites long.


I ificate stating that I is have taken part. |r Fell’s widow, Mar­ aud son Ian will be


lie event will be run j‘!y for fun. on a non- jpetitive basis, and school will receive a


la Clegg.lt is made up |wo fellow councillors, council officers and,


I ed to attend, lie committee is an Jrmal one, headed by .ile Valley Coun. Mrs


li the Civic Hall, Miss Inara Cullen and pro- |onist Mr Derek Pear- who has volunteered services as stage


lie next meeting will In April 7th, when each lol will give details of jt is to be performed so a programme can be


tager.


|vn up. the festival proves a


Jught a great deal of sure to many.


Icess, it may well lime an annual event ] a most suitable testa- lit to a man whose own [doits on the stage


lanto sell-out 25th annual Trinity


Ito, ‘‘Jack and the Instalk," has proved a 1-out.


[he production, offering -.he fun of traditional


|;o, including a dame. Jicipal boy and young leers, opened last week continues tonight, [io it ow and Saturday.


Clitheroe 2232b. (Editorial), 22323, (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) [ews from the Villages man Duerden gave a mar­


covered were the Ribble and Hodder Valleys,


vellous audio-visual dis­ play, “Over the Hill.” Among th e to p ic s


Bronte country and the Yorkshire Dales. He was thanked by Mrs E. Cox. Mrs Iris Smith presided.


Changes The next meeting of


familiar places, such as Whernside and Pen-y- Ghent, to others off the beaten track. In the time available he managed to reach the Rib­ ble at Sawley and whetted everyone’s appetite for the rest of his talk, to take place at a future date. He was thanked by Mrs M. Baldwin. P re s id e n t Miss R.


Read Ladies’ Friendly Circle is on February 7th, at 7-30 p.m., in the United Reformed Church. Guest speaker Miss S. Corners will give the second part of her talk on “It’s a chang­ ing world.” New members are always welcome.


Trivia quiz Read Football Club is


Mundy read letters of thanks from Mrs E. Oddie for the plant received dur­ ing her illness and from Miss C. Bailey acknow­ ledging a £50 donation for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. Forthcoming county


holding a trivia quiz in the Constitutional Club a week on Saturday, at 8-30 p.m. Teams of four may enter at £2 per team, refreshments included. There will be prizes for winners and runners-up. Those wishing to join in


the fun should contact Peter Ashton or Duncan Hacking.


events include a WI bowls tournament with finals in September and a day course on photography at Barton Village Hall on March 13th, by Mr Nor­ man Duerden. Miss Mundy announced


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that Gisburn WI has been invited to the August m e e t in g . She a lso reminded everyone that the group meeting in April is to be at Sabden. .There was a buffet sup­


per prepared by members. A competition for a local photograph was won by Mrs M. Ross, with Mrs Whitaker and Mrs V. Sta- veley joint second. Raffle winners were Mrs Askew, Mrs Donaghie and Mrs Eccles. Next month’s tea hos­


tesses are Mrs J. Wilson, Mrs A. Jackson and Mrs Staveley. The stall will sell books and the competition is for “a toy annual.”


READ


Constitutional Club’s whist drive were: Ladies — Mrs S. Law, Mrs A. Cunliffe. Gents — Mr L. , Cropper, Mrs M. Pollard. The special prize was won by Mrs B. Hcqpkins and MC was Mr L. Grime.


All the aces Prizewinners at Read


Club ladies’ committee is holding a bingo night next Thursday, at 8-15 p.m. Entry is 25p and proceeds will go to the National Association for the Wel­ fare of Children in Hospi­ tal.


Eyes down Read Constitutional


attendance of members and guests at the new sea­ son of Read and Whalley Luncheon Club. Mr Nor­


Record set There was a record


Ambulance Station for a tour proved informative and, at times, amusing, for members of Gisburn YFC. They were shown the vari­ ous pieces of equipment which each ambulance car­ ries and joined in a mouth- to-mouth demonstration using “Resusci-Annie.” Members k ept the


Informative A visit to Clitheroe


Over 60s Domino winners at Sab­


den Over 60s’ Monday social were: Mrs P. Whit­ taker, Mrs I. Cottam, Mrs P. Smith. Whist: Ladies — Mrs D. Houghton, Mrs A. Haworth. Gents — Mrs J. Swannick, Mrs G. Walms- ley. Raffle: Mrs I. Met­ calfe. Thursday's domino win­


ners: Mrs I. Cottam, Mrs I. Me tca lfe, Mrs J . Traynor, Mrs F. Boocock, Mrs P. Whittaker. Whist: L a d i e s ' — Mrs D. H o u g h to n , Mrs A. Haworth. Gents — Mr F. Cottam, Mr G. Holden. Raffle: Mr F. Cottam.


Special welcome There were 60 people at


whist and Mrs E. Loxham an d Mrs Bi r d f or dominoes. Mrs Goodchild thanked


HURST GREEN


Mrs Doreen Edmondson for arranging the party and Mrs L. Taylor for her catering. Members were reminded of the next meeting on Wednesday.


BOLTON-BY-BOWLAND


Sabden Age Concern Lei­ sure Club, where a special welcome was extended to the oldest member Miss S p r in g m u s i c a l Lizzie Hodkinson, who at r the age of 91 had only missed one luncheon after having had an operation and a bout of ’flu. Weekly visits to Padi-


ham Baths on Thursdays have resumed and local walks, open to any age, will continue through the winter at the earlier start of 1-30 p.m. The next fund-raising event will be on April 1st and the AGM on April 26th. As the speaker was


presided at Bolton-by- Bowland Village Hall Committee and two new members were welcomed, Mr T. Aimer for the YFC and Mr J. Milne repre­ senting the Badminton Club.Treasurer Mr F. Dyson reported on the fun run in December, which raised £250, and the dance, which made £90 for village hall funds.


Hall funds Chairman Mr R. Park


Drama Group held a meet- ing in the Coach and Horses Hotel, with chair­ man Mr M. Dakin presid­ ing.


Bolton-by-Bowland


the play performed in November had been a g re a t success. Final arrangements were made for the spring musical in April and a good financial report was given by trea­ surer Mr J. Singleton.


Members agreed that


Winter colour Simonstone Garden


unable to attend, Malcolm and Kay Dyer organised a quiz and game, winners being Mrs Milly Moor- house and Mr Alan Cliff. Two food parcels donated E g g in g by committee members


ambulancemen on their toes by asking relevant questions, at the same time learning first aid methods which may be of use in the future. During the evening,


are asked to meet outside Stirk House Hotel, Gis­ burn, at 7-30 p.m., for a guided tour of the facili­ ties.


chairman David Graveston expressed thanks for the tour and presented the ambulancemen with £75 towards their Lancam Appeal. The money was raised by members carol singing round the village. Next Monday, members


NEWTON


Dining out Hodder Valley Badmin­


ton Club, based at Newton Village Hall, held its annual dinner on Friday at Thorneyholme Hotel, Dunsop Bridge. Twenty-two members


Hunt SAWLEY


were won by Mrs Bessie The sp??^eixrat Brennand and Mrs Lily WI was Mrs Norma Sin-


. „ gleton, who gave a talk on


will be held on February egging- She was thanked 6th, at 2 p.m. The next ^y MpsJ. Craddock, luncheon is on February Winners in the egg 15th, at 12-30 p.m., in St decorating competition


A committee meeting ^ e art ,?£ “e£B®raft or Mary s tian. Marv’s Hall WADDINGTON were Mrs Dyson> Mrs Frost, Mrs Gillibrand and


___________________Mrs Askew. The raffle was won by Mrs Gilli­ brand. A jumble sale will be


Methodist Women’s Fel­ lowship (Network) was the Rev: James Needham, of Clitheroe, who took as his theme “Worship.” He stressed that this should not be a private affair, but something to be done together, sharing personal feelings and giving thanks. Chairman was Miss M.


Worship Speaker at Waddington


held in the village school on March 18th, starting at 2 p.m. Members were reminded that the annual meeting of the village committee will be held on February 6th.


Club’s speaker tonight is Peter Foley, of Holden Clough, on “Winter colour in the garden.” The meet­ ing is in the Old School at 7-30 p.m. and all are wel­ come.


Enjoyable


servation Club welcomed 43 people to the whist drive in the Old School on Tuesday. Everyone had a most enjoyable time and winners were: Ladies — Mrs S. Neild, Mrs J. Bai­ ley, Mrs A. Fairclough (cons). Gents — Mrs B. Dawson, Mr E. Neild, Mr G. Holden (cons). Special prizes: Mr Neild and Mrs E. Brownhill. Mrs Pat Larkin acted as


Simonstone School Con­ TOSSIDE


22 tables There were 22 tables for


a whist and domino drive in aid of Tosside Institute funds. MCs were Mr T. Robinson and Mr J. Tom­ linson. Winners: E. Duck­


worth, M. Jackson, K. Metcalfe, M. Cowking, S.


MC. Parents and friends helped with prizes and supper and Mrs M. Britch and Mrs S. Chesworth helped on the night. The sum of £39.20 was raised for funds.


Bridge and the pianist was Mrs P. Fisher. Refresh­


speaker will be Mr Halli- day, of Clitheroe.


USA insight On Monday, members of


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and friends enjoyed the meal, followed by dancing to the music of Mr I. Smith. Chairman Mr I. Grant


welcomed members new and old and thanked Mr Smith for arranging the evening.


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of Highfield Road, has died at the age of 65. Born into a military


Mr Albert Arthur East,


he was young and he was was well known as drum for many y e a r s , he brought up in an Army sergeant. military school.


family in Colchester, Mr East’s mother died when


member of the original Clitheroe Royal British Legion Pipe Band, from its birth to its demise, and


He was also an active Mr East’s life was cara-


vanning, through which he met some of his many friends.An enthusiastic member of the Motor Caravan Club


vice at the age of 14, then the war, he met his wife, vanette and more recently had a quite remarkable Sybil, and the couple were joined the Caravan Club! career in the First Squad- married in 1942, moving in Mr East is survived by ron of the Royal Engi- with Mrs East’s parents in his wife, a son and two Kemple View. Whi


He joined the Boys’ Ser- tioned at Low Moor during and abroad with his cara- While Mr East was sta- ing all over the country


neers, mounted corps. Mr East had several fin­


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but never gave up his mili- Grammar -School for a 1—r involvement. '


tarv A founder member of


Clitheroe and District Royal Engineers, Mr East remained a staunch sup­ porter of the group for the remainder of his life and was the standard bearer


flink and finally at Atkin- sons, in the stores, taking early retirement at the age' of 62 in order to look after his wife. One of the main loves of


short time. He later worked at Tuf-


driver for several firms, including Barnes and Tip­ ping, then became care­ taker at Clitheroe Royal


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Waddington Methodist Church was conducted by the Rev. Elaine Halls. Being Education Sunday, the service was directed mainly at younger mem­ bers of the congregation, using Paddington Bear as an illustration. Sunday


Paddington Bear Morning worship at


Chipping YFC enjoyed an insight into Julia Collin-


son’s trip to the USA. She was thanked by Gareth Mitchell and Wayne


Airey. Next week’s meeting


will be held in the Old School on Tuesday, at 7-30 p.m., organised by Mrs M. Lawley and her group, on behalf of Simonstone Mothers’ Union.


MU drive The next whist drive


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will be a visit to Jones Stroud Insulations, Lon- gridge, meeting at the church steps at 7 p.m.


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School scholars sang “Have you heard the rain­ drops?” The evening service was


conducted by Mrs E. Cow- perthwaite, of Clitheroe.


Party time Members and friends of


everyone played either whist or dominoes. Prizes given by the committee were won by Mrs M.


St Helen ’s M o th e rs ’ Union, at Waddington, enjoyed their New Year party at the Social Club. After a buffet meal,


of St Leonard’s Men’s Fel­ lowship, Langho, held at Hillock Farm Restaurant, officers were appointed to organise programmes for the coming year. They are Mr C. W. Holt


Officers At the annual meeting


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at Dunsop Bridge Village Hall on Saturday for an event which proved very successful. Music was by Bob Fairclough and the committee served supper. Prizewinners were J. Rut- J .


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Thomas, J. Hall and C Campbell.


Prizes It was “Come Dancing”


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(chairman), Mr Alan Haworth (secretary), Mr B. Calvert (treasurer), Mr Gordon Ainsworth (organ­ ising secretary) and Mr G. Campbell (auditor). Twenty-six attended the


Wright,’Mrs M. Kilpatrick be held at the same venue and Mrs S. Hatton for February 27th.


Australia A slide-illustrated talk


meeting, which was pre­ ceded by a meal in the restaurant. The next meeting will


on Australia was enjoyed by members of Downham WI at their meeting in the Village Hall. Andrea Shar­ pies stood in for Valerie Pickard, who had returned to Australia. A competition for the


J. Tomlinson, J. Howarth, M. Woods, W. Wilson, E. Breaks. Raffle: C. Swales, C.


Clark, J. Kenyon, V. Lund, S. Hogg, M. Berry,


Wiseman, B. Waddington, R. Harker and W. Cross- ley.


MUMPS Group, Hurst Green, met for a New Year party at the home of Mrs Valerie Cave. Games were organised


Kept guessing St J o h n ’s Church


by the committee and included guessing the identities assumed by members.— Micky Mouse, James Bond,'Maggie Thatcher, Lulu, Edwina Currie and the Vicar. Sup­ per was served and thanks were expressed to Mrs Cave for her hospitality.


Tricks and spots Winners of Hurst Green


Over 60s fortnightly whist and domino drive were: Ladies — Mrs M. Rams- dale, Miss H. Bretherton. Gents — Mr J. Wilkinson, Mrs E. Underwood. Dominoes: Mr W. Bai­


ley, Mrs E. Cross, Mrs M. McManouran, Mr L. Card- well. Draw: Mrs Dorothy Bolton.


SIMONSTONE ings were given to Mrs


Fielding and Mrs Hook. Supper hostesses were Mrs Robinson, Mrs Hall and Mrs Whipp. Letters of thanks were


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read from members who had received flowers dur­ ing illness. Next month’s speaker will be the Rev. G. Parker, with slides of Vienna.


Sermon Many parishioners and


friends attended St Leon­ ard’s Church, Downham, to hear the annual Asshe- ton Sermon, this year preached by Canon G. Williams, of Blackburn Cathedral staff. Lord and Lady Clitheroe and family were present.


SLAIDBURN


James Carr. Then clay p ig eo n


YFC enjoyed two talks and slide shows, the first by Mr David McNamee on his experiences and trav­ els while in the Merchant Navy. He was thanked by


Games medals Members of Slaidburn


shooter Mr Ian Peel revived memories of the 1988 Olympic Games by showing slides of the open­ ing and closing ceremonies and the Olympic village where he stayed. He also displayed guns


marked at Chatburn with a special united service at Christ Church. Staff and children of the day school, together with school governors, parents and friends, were welcomed by the vicar, the Rev. Walter Drain, who led the ser­ vice. The theme was “Jesus


United Education Sunday was


juniors took as their theme “The use of talents” and sang “When I needed a neighbour.” Upper juniors gave a dramatic presenta­ tion of ‘Sir Abner and the Grapes” and sang “Cross over the road.” Prayers were, said by


the teacher” and special items were presented by the children. The infants told the story of the wise man and the foolish man and sang the chorus “The wise man built his house upon the rock.” Lower and middle


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Day welcomed two new members, Mrs Carlyon and Mrs Manley. Speakers were Mr and Mrs Norman Thorpe, who gave an illus­ trated talk entitled “A journey through China.” This was a conducted


James Lee Craven, the son of Mr and Mrs Garth Craven, was baptised.


and clays and his winning medals from major compe­ titions. George Parker thanked him.


was spent by members of the Ribblesdale Club, Chatburn, at their domino drive. Winners were Mrs J. Cowell and Mrs M. Frankland, who was a tea hostess with Mrs E. Campbell. A box of choco­ lates, donated by Miss Mary Hornby, was won by Mrs D. Grosvenor.


Chocolates An enjoyable afternoon


Country dance On Saturday a social


evening was organised by C h a tb u rn Methodist Church Family Commit­ tee. Mr Neil Turpin was in charge of games, Daphne and Roy Porter demon­ strated a country dance and there was dancing. Supper was arranged by Sunday School teachers.


Afternoon tea Chatburn Methodist


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tour visiting most of the major cities with slides of spectacular architecture and beautiful scenery along the Yangtze river and pictures of the Great Wall. They were thanked by Mrs Joan Ronnan. M em b e rs w e r e


requested by Mrs L. Scott and Mrs C. Smith, repre­ sentatives for the WI Show, to enter as many categories as possible. A visit to the Octagon


Theatre, Bolton, tp see the pantomime “Jack and the Beanstalk,” followed by supper, had been enjoyed by members and friends. A coffee morning is to


be held at the home of Mrs Naylor, 41 Abbots Croft, next Thursday, in aid of Whalley war memorial repair fund. Tea and biscuits were


served by Mrs Sallie Car­ lyon and members of the committee.


Abbey whist Whist winners at the


Abbey Senior Citizens’ Club, Whalley, were: Ladies — Mrs E. Howarth, Mrs E. Speak and Mrs L. Jones (joint). Gents — Mrs E. White- head, Mr J. Whitehead and Mrs M. Grady (joint). Dominoes: Mrs S. Car­ lyon.


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