Clitheroe 22321, (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) m News from the Villages SABDEN


Safety quiz Pupils of Sabden County


and adults — Mr and Mrs Tony Wells, Mrs Margaret Wright, joint 3 Mrs Jen­ nifer Mead and Mr Peter Peel. Treasure hunt compilers


Primary School arc enjoy­ ing a busy summer term with various events taking w;ute


team, consisting of B. Clegg (captain), R. Dyson, J. Latimer and J. England, was victorious over the red team of G. Cocks (captain), R. Ellis, B. Whalley and R. Crop­ per by 28fi points to 150. Sports day took place on


place. In a road safety quiz, two teams battled it out to take the honours. Eventually the green


the Lower Holme, with all the children taking part and certificates going to winners of each event. Races were completed just before the rain came down — yet again!


County Primary joined with pupils from St Mary’s School in the small schools’ swimming gala at the Ribblesdale Pool, coming in fourth place overall.


In the swim Swimmers from Sabden


Summer trip Pupils of St Mary’s


School, Sabden, enjoyed their summer trip to Fron- tierland in Morecambe. Fortunately it was a gloriously sunny day and the children particularly enjoyed the journey on the double-decker bus. Par­ ents and staff went along and the whole day was spent in the amusement park.


Popular talk There was overwhelm­


branch of the NSPCC's evening with a difference. The Methodist Hall was packed with people eager to hear a talk on aromath­ erapy which described bow the subtle powers of plant extract oils can be used to beautify and enhance all aspects of life. It was organised by secre­ tary Mrs Carole Mellows, who was delighted with its success. Over LSI) was raised.


ing support for Sabden


Sunday morning in Sab­ den, but despite this more than 20 groups of parents and children set off in search of treasure. The hunt round the village was organised by the Friends of St Mary’s School and proved to be a great suc­ cess. It was followed by a


Treasure hunt The rains came down on


lunch of ham sandwiches, salad and wine. There were chocolates


for the 30 younger chil­ dren who took part and bags of treasure for the winners. They were: Infants (who had to collect a number of articles) — Mark Capstick, Rebecca Wright, joint 2 Toni War- burton and Daniel Mead. 7-11 years — Kay


GISBURN


Mrs Joyce Peachey, Mrs Catherine Edward and Mrs Jean Haythornth- were thanked by


FSA chairman Mrs Wright.


Tricks and spots Monday’s domino win­


ners at Sabden Over 60s


social were: Mrs A. Par­ kinson, Mrs N. Har­ greaves, Mrs C. Sefton and Mrs P. Whittaker. Whist: Ladies — Mrs I. Flannagan, Mrs M. Swift. Gents — Mrs G. Walms- ley, Mr J. Otltlie. Raffle: Mrs B. Brennan. Domino winners on


mon’s Temple at Jerusa­ lem was the theme of Sun­ day morning’s family service at St Mary’s "Church, Gisburn, when there was an excellent congregation. In his address, the


Solomon The building of Solo­


vicar, the Rev. J. Lumby, asked the children to look around and tell him what they thought was beautiful in church and he explained the meaning of the stained glass, the carved eagle lectern and the altar can­ dles, comparing them with Solomon’s great building. • Hymns and reading also


Thursday were: Mrs M. Wade, Mrs N. Har­ greaves, Mr J. Oddie, Mrs E. Ford, Mrs L. Knowles. Whist: Ladies — Mrs M. Moorhouse, Mrs A. Haworth. Gents — Mrs G. Walmsley, Mr F. Cottam. Raftle: Mrs C. Hodson and Mrs A. Parkinson.


WHALLEY


Senior Citizens were back in action at the whist tables in Whalley Adult Centre and nine played dominoes. Whist winners: Ladies


members of the Abbey


Back in action Oil Saturday evening 17


told the story of Solomon and how, still today, “Christ is our corner­


stone.” The Brownie flag was


paraded to the altar by Helen Nicklin, Merrill Hughes and It a c h a e 1 H a c k i n g . J u l i e a n d Rachael Hacking were responsible for the collec­ tion duties and Mr R. Winckley was the organ­ ist.


Coffee and biscuits were served afterwards.


Summer fete An afternoon of enter­


— Mrs A. Rigby, Mrs D. Ormerod. Gents — Mr N. Walmsley, Mrs M. Naylor. Dominoes: Mrs P. Twit- chen, Mrs E. Horne, Mrs T. Greenwood and Mrs M. Thorn her.


Seeking views Local views are invited


from groups or individuals from Whalley and the sur­ rounding areas regarding th e p o s s i b i I i t y o f reopening Whalley Sta­ tion. Comments should be


made in writing, as soon as possible, to Wendy Lee, Community Council of Lancashire. 15 Victoria Road. Fulwood, Preston, PR2-ITF.


the spirits of Whalley Twinning Association, which held a barbecue at the weekend, attended by about It) people. It raised Sit) to help lund the visit later this month by a party from twin town Vihiers, in France.


Barbecue Rain failed to dampen


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stewed steak, new pota­ toes, carrots and peas, with choice of tnree mouthwatering sweets to follow was served to Rimington and Middop Leisure Club members. M o in b e r s w e r e


Delicious meal A delicious lunch of


Pickup. Edwin Mead, Clare Nicholson anti Gwenda Wright. Over 11


reminded of a mystery coach trip on July 25th. Local over-(i()s wishing to go along may contact Mrs E. Jackson for details.


CB0BBYHARLTON SPORT SCHOOLS


MONDAY, JULY 23rd to FRIDAY, JULY 27th, 1990, (inclusive) £69.00


"I want the lads and lassies when they leave to say: ’ That was really great I enjoyed it.’ On the last day l see them off knowing that I will see many of


them next year. ” P(L^- FULL NAME:


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CLITHEROE POST OFFICE CHATBURN POST OFFICE GISBURN. SH1REBURN ARMS


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BARNOLDSWICK, STATION ROAD 7.15 a.m. EARBY BUS STATION COLNE BUS STATION NELSON BUS STATION BRIERFIELD TOWN HALL" BURNLEY BUS STATION PADIHAM TOWN HALL


store on July 15th, at the summer fete organised by St Mary’s Church, Gis­ burn, in aid of the Tower and Roof Repair Fund. The event is to be held


tainment and fun is in


vicar, the Rev. Walter Drain, gave the sermon


from Psalm -18. E v e n t h o u g h t h e


weather was very windy and wet, a large banner carried by several strong men headed the procession of witness which took the usual route round the vil­ lage, calling at Manor House, where the hymn “Onward Christian Sol­ diers” was sung, the post office and on to church.


at Coppy House, home of churchwarden Mr Chris­ topher Hindlcy and his wife. Starting at 2 p.m., non­


ried by Richard Kenyon, Andrew Ainsworth and James Kemp (Cub Scouts), Hannah Smalley, Laura Parkinson and Ruth Drain (Friday Club) and Mrs Ridgeway (MU).


Banners were also car­


stop attractions for the family will include Reg Rainbow and his magic and puppet show, Leeds Briggate Ladies’ Morris Dancers, a bouncing cas­ tle, an under-12s' disco competition and cream teas, along with stalls, a tombola, numerous side­ shows and pony rides. Transport to the fete


leaves Duckworth's yard at 2, 2-30 and 3 p.m., returning later. If wet, the event will


CHATBURN


Time to chat Dominoes and chatting


provided a pleasant after­ noon at the Ribblesdale Club, Chatburn. Tea hos­ tesses were Mrs E. Camp­ bell and Mrs M. Ilidgway. Today there is a trip to


take place in Gisburn Fes­ tival Hall.


dren of the Sunday school infant class, with teacher Mrs E. Drain, sang “My God is so big,” accompan­ ied on piano by Mrs A. Parkinson. Taking part were Lydia and Jonathan Drain, Julia and Helen Parkinson, Megan Ash­ croft, Vicky Scott, Jason Bennett, Stephen and Katie Harrison, David and John Bolton, Andrew and Mark Graham, Simon Hodgson and Joanne Smalley.


During the service, chil­


phant’s aunty” was sung by junior department scholars Rachel and Ruth Drain, Philippa Murphy, Leanne and Matthew Ben­ nett, Sarah Wilson, Laura Parkinson, Hannah Smal­ ley, Siobhan Dawson, Leanne and Matthew Ken­ nedy, James and Joanne Kemp and Richard Ken­ yon.


“You can weigh an ele­


pupils represented Read School in the Ribble Val­ ley large schools’ swim­


Spirited effort Several s ix th -y e ar


ming gala. Competing a g a i n s t s e v e n o t h e r


Blackpool for the Danny La Rue show. On July 12th there will be a domino drive, starting at 2-15 p.m. prompt.


Anniversary The Sunday School anni­


versary was celebrated at Christ' Church, Chatburn, when the morning service began with the hymn “ 0 Praise Ye the Lord.” The lesson was read by the Rev. W. Jenkins and the


choirmaster Mr H. Jack- son all the scholars sang “Zaccheus was a very little man” and lay reader Miss Carol Walker took this theme for her sermon. Posters illustrating the story were painted by Miss S . G I ea ve , of Smithies Bridge.


Under the direction of


schools, all larger than Read, the boys and girls put up a spirited perfor­ mance and reached several finals. Two (ill pi Is gained


HURST GREEN


Canal trip On a lovely sunny eve­


o f II u r s t Green W I boarded a coach for a mys­ tery outing. The country r u n t o o k t h e m t o


ning, members and friends


Foulridge where a canal barge was wailing for


them. Supper was served en


route, with sweets pro­ vided by organisers Mrs Lucy Wilkinson and Mrs Eileen Holden. A sing-a- long followed and Mrs M. Wright thanked the organ­ isers. Members recently had a


visit to Barton Show and an orienteering day.


All the aces Whist winners at Hurst


Green Over (10s social were: Ladies — Mrs D. Knowles, Mrs A. Walker. Gents — Mr E. Hartley, Mr H. Jackson. D o m i n o e s : Miss A.


Earnshaw, Mrs G. Shoes- m i tli, Mr A. Hay hurst, Mrs F. Greenhaigh. Raffle: Mr A. Hayhurst.


OWING to the thundery weather, St John’s Church annual garden party at Hurst Green had to be moved inside to the Memorial Hall.


came to browse and buy and to enjoy home­ made cakes and teas and the result was a total of £521 towards church funds. The Vicar, the Rev.


Plenty of visitors


Brian Cave, introduced the opener. Miss Mar­ garet Grecnall, who pointed out that she had been connected


B. Steen and Mrs V. VVel- son, Mrs M. Bolton and 1 Mrs B. Bainbridge. The booby prize was won by Mrs J. Weistcrs, Mrs A. D’Aborn and Mrs E. Law- son.


For machine Slaidburn, Newton,


Dunsop Bridge and Lane Ends May Queen Festival Committee has decided to give a donation of £-100 to the “Friends of Slaidburn Country Practice” to help with the purchase of a blood analysis machine for Slaidburn Health Centre.


project in which all the children of Brennand’s Endowed School, Slaid­ burn. are involved, three


Keen spotters As part of the bird


visits have been made to Stocks Reservoir to see the many different species


ers and parents and with countryside warden Mr D. McNamee acting as guide, the children spotted 25 varieties in one two-hour period.


KNOWLE G R EEN:


awards, Russell Bennett coining second in the breaststroke and Kelly Baldwin taking third place in the neat dive. Thanks were expressed to Mrs Holt and Mrs Smith for supporting the team.


day were taken up by Mr Haworth, Mr Myers, David Lakin and Stephen Turner. Mrs D. Brewer was the organist.


Collections during the


Kempo karate classes will start in Reail on July 25th at the United Reformed Church, .beginning at 7 p.m. This karate is a mem­ ber of the Nippon Dai Budo Kai Association. Anyone from the age of


Learn karate H u n t a i R e n s h u f a i


eight upwards is welcome to attend and learn under the guidance of Sensei J. Little, who is a third dan. Further information can be obtained from him (75587) or B. Yeoman (72‘M1).


Saving stamps V i c a r o f S t J o h n ’ s


Alan Reid, is still collect- i n g t r a d in g s t a mps towards the new vestry fund. Any contributions will be gratefully accepted by the vicar.


Church, Read, the Rev.


Cancelled There will be no waste


paper collections tomor­ row, owing to the holi­ days. Villagers are asked to save paper until the August collection.


6.40 a.m. 6.45 a.m. 7.00 a.m.


7.25 a.m. 7.35 a.m. 7.45 a.m. 7.55 a.m. 8.05 a.m. 8.15 a.m.


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will start visiting Read on a regular basis from Sep­ tember onwards. Any residents over (>5 who are in need of treatment can apply and should write their name, address and date of birth on a piece of paper and send or take it to 10 Church S tre et , Read, no later than July 30th. Applicants will be advised when to attend the clinic.


Mobile clinic A mobile chiropody unit


SLAIDBURN hunt, appropriately organ­


Hunt on foot A walking treasure


ised by Mrs Betty Walker, was enjoyed by members of Slaidburn WI. After a brief business meeting, the ladies set off in pairs, seeking clues round the village, finishing at the Hark to Bounty Inn for supper. Joint winners were Mrs


Wild West There was a packed


house at lvnowle Green Village Hall for a country and western evening organised by the building fund committee. Entertainment was pro­


vided by Rambling Fever, a four-piece country band, and there was a Wild West comedy show featur ng the Northern Show Group.


7 Drive


There was a good atten­ dance at the fortnightly


whist and domino drive on Monday evening held in Knowle Green Village


Hall. PENDLETON


Gas supply


One by one, house­ holders in Pendleton, who have requested a gas sup­ ply from British Gas are being connected. There are still some


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cil will meet on Tuesday in the Methodist Church schoolroom, starting at 7-


30 p.m. BOLtON-BY-BOWLAND


houses to be connected, and work has not yet started at the two com­ mercial properties — the public house and village hall.


On display Full results of the St


Church Patronal Festival sports day at Bolton-by- Bowlaml are on display at the village post office.


P e t e r a n d S t P a u l ’ s


Edie does a good deed on her


the day.


WHEN Mrs Edie Baily of the Manor House Home for the elderly, in Chatburn, celebrated her 95th birthday she also did a good deed for


over a cheque for £100 to Mrs Gwynneth Hutchin­ son, representing the Clitheroe branch of the Save the Children Fund.


She was chosen to hand


raised at the home by the sale of handicrafts and red pom-poms, and a .raffle. Edie, a former Londoner who has been a resident at the home for four years, also handed over eight blankets which residents had knitted — including three made by herselP. The presentation was


The money had been


95th birthday ___


with his piano-accordion. Edie’s special birthday


visitors included the Mayor and Mayoress of the Ribble Valley, Coun. Howel Jones and his daughter Helen. Also sharing Edie’s big


Parish council Grindleton Parish Coun­


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day were her daughter, Mrs Jean Hare, and hus­ band Eddie, of Chatburn Park Drive, Clitheroe, and other relatives.


also attended by 17 mem­ bers of the Ribblesdale Club for the over-60s and residents of Crow Trees Gardens sheltered accomo­ dation. It was followed by a social and entertainment provided by George Macari, of Great Harwood,


No information AN application to convert two barns into four dwell­ ings at Brickhouse Barns Garstang Road. Chipping, was refused by the Ribble Valley Council’s Planning and Development Sub committee because the applicant had not supplied information on building materials and parking arrangements.


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in the area. Accompanied by teach­


with St John’s all her life and had known several vicars in that tim e , but she w a s pleased to see that the church was thriving and in good heart. She w a s p r c s e n t e (1 w i l h flowers by Miss Dawn Stephenson. S talls sold cakes,


games and ice-cream and there was a photo­ graphic quiz on local knowledge, which was won by Mr David Chan-


plants, groceries, bric- a-brac, books, toys.


WADDINGTON


Courage theme Special guest preacher


at Waddington Methodist Sunday School anniver­ sary celebrations on Sun­ day was Mr Rex Brindle, of Settle. During the morning ser­


won by Mr Armer, Mr .1. l’eei, Mr C. Meades, Mr A. Bailey,Mr .1. Hoyle, Miss II. Lee, Miss C. Lovegrove, Mr J. Starbuck, Mr .1. Bai­ ley, Mr K. Seed and Mr


ning. Raffle prizes were


of the PCC, thanked everyone who worked hard and gave prizes for the raffle, particularly those who came and patronised the stalls.


.1. Piercy. The Vicar, on behalf


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vice, toddlers of the creche sang “If I were a butter­ fly-” Mr Brindle spoke to the


children on “Courage” and quoted the coxwain of the Molfre Lifeboat on Angle­ sey, who bravely took out his crew to rescue men from a stricken ship in Molfre Bay. Lessons were read by


Heather Sharrocks and Matthew Smith and Sun­ day School scholars sang “ Rise and shine” and “Go tell everyone,” accompan­ ied on the keyboard by Mrs Rosemary White, who also trained the children. During the afternoon


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make this fifty bedroomed home, situated in the idyllic countryside one mile from Skipton, essential viewing for those considering nursing home occtipancy.


We would be delighted to show you the facilities, and answer any of your questions.


reunion, Sunday School scholars gave a demon­ stration of reading and song entitled “Seek ye the kingdom.” A short address was given by Sunday School superintendent Mrs


Alison Lodge. The evening service was


conducted by Mr Brindle, with readings by Alison Groobv and Darryl Smith. Scholars sang “I will sing your praises" and “Let the Son of God enfold us." Everyone enjoyed a duet sung by Mr and Mrs Brin- d 1 e e n t i t le d “ Love Divine."


Quality of life in a Delightful Environment.


amounted to £20!) for Sun­ day School funds.


Collections for the day


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