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Clitheroe 2232J, (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) ® News from the Villages ning at Grindleton WI


Flowers Tonight is an open eve­


when Mrs Mary Hudson will give a flower-arrang­ ing demonstration. Non-members are wel­


come to come along to the Methodist Schoolroom at 7-30 p.m. to learn and pick-up tijis about this delightful art. Light refreshments will be served afterwards.


Waste paper The usual waste paper


collection will take place at Grindleton today. Contri­ butions can he ieft at the top of Back Lane near the church wall.


Grindleton, helped raise the magnificent sum of £800 for church funds at a Sunday luncheon held at Cob House, Grindleton. The event, at the home of Mr and Mrs Robin Ben-


of St Ambrose Church,


dall, was attended by over 100 people. The weather was fine


and sunny and so visitors were able to sit outside to enjoy the beautiful buffet lunch prepared by ladies of the church social commit­ tee. A tombola and raffle


helped boost funds. Raffle winners were Charlotte Ratcliffo (grocery hamper) and Victoria Bendall (whisky). The vicar, the Rev.


£800 raised Parishioners and friends


organised by Friends of Slaidburn School. First and second junior prizes went to Gareth Beattie and the Water worth twins, James and Richard, children of the adult win­ ners, Mr and Mrs M. Beattie and Mr and Mrs E. R. Waterworth. Third junior prizewin­


ner was Emma Cowking and the booby prize was awarded to Mrs J. McNa- mee. Supper was served in the school hall.


members of Slaidburn WI, w ith a m e e ting on Wednesday and a coffee morning at the home of Mrs V. Welson on Satur­ day.


Busy week It was a busy week for


low attendance at the cof­ fee morning, but almost £200was raised for insti­ tute funds. President Mrs M. Shaw expressed thanks to Mrs Welson for her hospitality and presented her with a gift token. Raffle winners were:


Heavy rain resulted in a


dent, Mrs Pat Rushworth, welcomed Mrs Chris Read, of Grindleton WI, who had been the delegate for both institutes at the annual general meeting of


Bradford WI, the presi­


Labour camp At the meeting of West


Meringue, Clitheroe. The evening, organised by Mrs Susan Graveston, was most enjoyable. During June, president


DOWNHAM Lucky


Mrs J. Moorhouse and vice-president Mrs P. Hol­ den attended the AGM at the Albert Hall in London. Members are busy pre­


informative and amusing account of the meeting, which had been attended by the Queen, herself a WI member at San­ dringham. The speaker was Mrs I.


Zalasiewicz, who eontin- u e <1 h e r w a r t im e experiences in a Russian labour camp, where as a girl she had to work in a team of tree fellers. The competition, involv­


ing a miniature flower arrangement, was won by Mrs Frances Singleton,


Miss R. Hall, Mrs E. Edgar, Mr N. Shaw, Mrs C. Blakey, Mrs .1. Weis- ters and Mrs M. Parry. Other game winners were Mrs Weisters (guessing date of coin), Mrs Shaw (buried treasure), Ben Blakeinan (adverts) and Mrs M. Bolton (object in fruit cake). Speaker at the meeting


with Mrs Marjorie Fraser second and Mrs Glenys Monks third. Names were taken for


Christopher Green well, thanked Mr and Mrs Ben­ dall for their hospitality and members of the church for their hard work in preparing for the occa­ sion. He presented Mrs Bendall with an arrange­ ment of flowers.


Camelot trip D u r in g N a t i o n a 1


joined other playschool children for a trip to Camelot Theme Parle, Charnock Richard. Hveryone had a very


l'layweek, IS children, play leaders and mothers of Grindleton Playschool


busy and enjoyable time, leaving school at l)-l.r> a.m., returning at 3 p.m. As well as riding on. the various attractions, each child received a goody bag. During the past few


months the children have held several fund-raising events to raise money for the outing, organised by playschool leader Mrs Margaret Aspin.


LANGHO


ers' Union at St Leonard's Church, Langho, had a beautiful sunny day for their annual outing. Trav­ elling by coach, the first stop was Knutsford for lunch then on to Dunham Massey, a National Trust House, home of the Haris of Stanford and Warring­ ton. After viewing the house


Parkland Members of the Moth­


to Mrs G. Cotton and Mrs .1. Davies for organising an


and parkland members enjoyed afternoon tea in the house. Thanks were expressed


enjoyable trip. The next MU meeting


will be an afternoon tea at the home of Mrs H. Ains­ worth, 3 Moorfield, Whal- ley. shared by Mrs .1. Smith. The event takes place on September -1th at 2-30 p.m.


lunch was the theme of an open day on Sunday, held at the \Vilpshire home of the enrolling member. Mrs Anne Williams, when £100 was raised for MU branch funds. Mrs Williams was ably assisted by her hus­ band and family. A bring-and-lniy stall


Munch A “Munch and bunch"


tin Wilson, thanked Mr and Mrs Williams for their hospitality.


SLAIDBURN


ing it in the family" at the walking treasure hunt


In the family It was a ettse of “keep­


was Mr George Green­ wood, an environmental health o f f ic e r , who described h i s v a r i e (I duties, ranging from deal­ ing with outbreaks of food poisoning to organising and supervising the exhu­ mation of bodies. He said that two working days were never the same. Mrs Mary Parker thanked him. Winners of the competi­


tion for a mouse were: Mrs H. Snaithe, Mrs .1. Weis­ ters and Mrs M. Bolton. During supper Mrs B.


Mailer gave a report of her visit to London as delegate at the AGM. Members were reminded that the September meeting has been changed to the lltli, when a tea party to cele­ brate the 7fith birthday of NFWI will be held.


for St Catherine’s Church, W e s t B r a d f o r d ,


expected to raise £41(1 for general funds. The fair was held inside


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because of the rain-soaked church grounds, but this did not dampen the enthu­ siasm of the many people who attended. Parishioners began


queueing early outside the church hall and there was a wide range of stalls and other attractions for them to enjoy.


Walsh spoke to members of Little Mitton YVI about her work in the setting up and training involved in the running of WI mar­ kets.


ket organiser Mrs E.


are invited to attend a special meeting of the par­ ish council on Monday to discuss the future of the former day school build­ ing. The school closed in


School’s future The people of Pendleton


Tricks and spots Monday’s domino win­


1981 and the building, which is owned by the Diocese of Blackburn, is now empty. The Diocesan Education


ners at Sabden Over (10s social were: Mr C. Web­ ster, Mrs I. Cottam, Mr It. Eden and Mrs A. Par­ kinson. Whist: Ladies — Mrs A. Haworth, Mrs M. Swift. Gents — Mrs G. Walmslev, Mr F. Cottam. Raffle: Mrs D. Bass. On Thursday, domino


.1. Fisher and Mrs N. Har­ greaves. Whist: Ladies — Mrs Stinger, Mrs 15. Bren­ nan. Gents — Mr G. Hol­ den, Mr F. Cottam. Raf­ fle: Mrs E. Hayes.


winners were: Mrs C. Hudson, Mr It. Ford, Mrs


events in Sabden are asked to use the village diary in the newsagent’s shop to book their event as much in advance as possi­ ble. As event organisers are not using the diary, events have recently been clashing.


Use diary plea Organisers of social


H U R S T G R E E N


children, organised in Hurst Green Memorial Hall by Mrs Laura Bailey, was a great success. Sup­ per was enjoyed by -12 children, followed by games and dancing, and each child received a gift to take home. Pupils of Stonyhurst


Party time A party for handicapped


and various games also helped to swell the funds. The vicar, the Rev. Quen­


raised £1-10 for expenses, winners being E. Jacques, E. Holden, V. Taylforth, S. Hayhurst, J. Marsden, M. Holden, M. Duxbury, Mrs Rickman and E. Belcher. Mrs Bailey thanked all


College and St Mary’s Hall helped to entertain ami look after the children and thanks were expressed to two gentlemen from Gab- botts Farm, Langho, who provided rides round Bay- ley Field in their horse and cart. A raffle and donation


markets in Lancashire so members are fortunate in having one in Clitheroe. The newest one, opening soon, will be in Ormskirk. There are 500 markets throughout the whole country with an annual turnover of £0m. Mrs F. Grime thanked


There are only seven


Council has made an appli­ cation to Itibble Valley Borough Council for plan­ ning permission for a sin­ gle-storey building, with a view to selling it with per­


mission for a house. T h e p a r i s h c o u n c i l


wishes to discuss the mat­ ter and invites members of the public to attend. The meeting starts at 8 p.m. in the village hall.


GISBURN


Tour of hall Gisburn WI met for a


guided tour of Brow- sholme Hall, followed by supper at the Apricot


announced forthcoming events and reminded members to price items and hand them to commit­ tee members for the car -boot sale in August. Arrangements are well in


best buy from a market was won by Mrs A. Lay- cock. Mrs S. Bowles


party on September 11th when special guests will be members of the Scottish Women’s Rural Institute of Biggar, Lanarkshire, who after a tour of Clith­ eroe Castle and market, will have afternoon tea at Mitton. Mrs J. Davey has deli­


hand for the birthday party and National tea


vered a blanket and knee rug, made by members, to the Sue Ryder home. Mrs S. Morgan and Mrs


Community hall


plan welcome WHALLEY residents were celebrating last weekend, following the news that planning permission for their new community centre had been granted.


Eric Ronnan described the decision as “tremendous" and said that it .would come as a welcome boost to the village. The building, adjacent


Parish councillor Mr


committee. At the meeting, Conn.


E. Friend were supper hostesses for the evening.


A competition for the


Markets Voluntary county mar­


Profitable fair The annual summer fair


the birthday party on Sep­ tember 25lh at Mytton Farm Crafts, Slaidburn.


the National Federation of Women's Institutes, in the Albert Hall, London. Mrs Read gave a very


paring for the Federation Show and the Church Flower Festival, both in August. In place of the next


WI birthplace Vice-president of Down-


meeting, weather permit­ ting, will be a guided walk, with supper pro­ vided. In the event of bad weather, members are invited to attend an infor­ mal meeting in the Festi­ val Hall.


domino drive was held in


Belfry fund A successful whist and


Jackson, M. Gallagher. Gents — D. Binns, II. Jackson, T. Smith. Dominoes: M. Jackson,


Gisburn Festival Hall, raising £55 for St Mary’s Church belfry fund. MCs were Mr F. T. Wall and Mr R. Earnshaw. Mr Wall thanked all the helpers. Whist winners were: Ladies — E. Jackson, A.


E. Broderick, R. Earn­ shaw, M. Briggs. Raffle: J. Emmott, M.


ada on a “Home and Coun­ try” holiday 'and illus­ trated her entertaining talk with slides. A compe­ tition for an old WI souve­ nir was won by Mrs B. D. Todd.


Walmsley was in the chair when member Mrs Eileen Parker described her trip to the birthplace of the WI. Stoney Creek, Can­ ada. Mrs Parker visited Can­


ham WI Mrs Margaret WHALLEY


at the weekend to raise funds. The next event is a


Club held a strawberry tea


Raising funds Whalley Equestrian


been arranged for July 23rd. Organisers Mrs Christine Newhouse and Mrs Elizabeth Wrigley would like the names (If those wishing to take part by the next meeting, when entries for the Clitheroe Area Show are also due.


A car treasure hunt has


formed to arrange the chil­ dren’s party on August •1th, when Miss May Bar­ ton will provide the cake.


A sub-committee was


sponsored bike ride, which will take place this week­ end, starting from Town- son Farm.


Abbey drive Whist winners at the


Abbey senior citizens’


Winners of the Down- ham Playschool 100 Club


were Mrs F. Robinson, Mrs G. Bolton and Mrs A. Knowles.


RIMINGTON


WI were fascinated to hear of the history and development, over the last 200 years, of Lancaster as a shopping centre. Speaker Mrs Nelson


Shopping centre Members of Himington


"read by Mrs I. Seed and town crier Mrs D. Whit­ taker announced forthcom­


joint 3 Mrs N. Ambrose and Mrs E. Horne.


drive, in Whalley, were: Ladies — Mrs A. Rigby, Mrs H. Turner. Gents — Mrs D. Farnsworth, Mrs S. Wiggans. Dominoes: Mrs E. Tho- masson, Mrs D. Alcock,


stow thanked those who had helped with items shown at the recent LFW1 show at Barton and for support given to a stall at the garden party held at Leighton Hall, as part of the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of LFVVI. International evening on


illustrated her talk with slides depicting the city as it was from pre-Victorian times, showing how many of the old family shops and alleys have been swept away to be replaced by supermarkets and multiple stores. President Miss M. Bair-


September 18th at Preston Guildhall will have a Caribbean theme. Outings organiser Mrs B. Spencer


gave members a choice of three possible venues to visit — Durham Cily, Granada TV Studios or Wigan Pier — for a vote. Birthday greetings were


ing events. Rimington Handicraft and Produce Show committee chairman Mrs M. McPherson spoke about plans for the show in the Memorial Institute on August Uth. Link, delegate for Down-


ham WI Mrs D. Ringham gave a report on the AGM in London, which was graced by the presence of the Queen, herself a mem­ ber of Sandringham WI. Mrs Nelson judged a


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“shopping bag" competi­ tion, winners being Mrs M. Kenyon, Mrs A. Pea­ cock and Mrs L. Pollitt.


NEWTON


collection ill Newton raised £38.50 for Bar- nados.


Collection A recent house-to-house


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Sutton, E. Jackson, R. Eden, E. Ford, R. Earn­ shaw, B. Bolland.


Mrs Walsh for an enter­ taining talk.


Mrs Myra Clegg (VViswell and Pendleton), spoke in favour of the application. “It is a remarkable gift


to the Whalley Arms car park, has been given to the village for use as a community hall by an anonymous benefactor. Ribble Valley Council’s


Planning and Devel­ opment Committee had been advised to refuse the planning application on the grounds that the devel­ opment did not provide for iny on-site parking, it


Accrington Road, and that it would be detrimental to nearby residents because


of noise and increased activity. B u t t h e c o m m i t t e e


would increase the use of refused, there appears to an existing access on to be no chance that Whalley will ever have a village hall," he said. The meeting heard that


who helped and provided food and prizes for such an enjoyable event.


unanimously voted in favour of the application, involving the change from a storage building to a community centre. "It has come as a tre-


(Whalley) said that the vil­ lage hall committee had been trying for years to get somewhere in Whalley to use as a community centre. “ If the application is


for Whalley,” she said. “When it is improved, it will certainly be visually much better than the building that is already there.” Conn. Michael Gastrell


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the village hall committee were prepared to sound­ proof the building and also impose a curfew on events.


mendous relief to us,” said walk and that car parking Mr Ronnan, who is also would not be a serious chairman of the village hall problem.


and Coun. Gastrell argued that as it was a village centre, most people would


Both Coun. Mrs Clegg


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