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I CHATBURN


Lucky spots Members of the Ribbles-


dale Clul), Chatburn, enjoyed a domino drive, winners being Mrs I).


Grosvenor and Mrs D. Atkinson. Tea hostesses were Mi's Iv Campbell, Mrs M. Ridgway, Mrs F. Bowskill and Mrs D. At­ kinson.


Books presented Sunday morning’s ser­


vice at Chatburn Method­ ist Church was conduc- tedby the Rev. Graeme Halls. As this was Promo­ tion Sunday for the Sun­ day School, hooks for attendance during the past year were presented to all scholars by Mrs Stephanie Ireland. Mr Clifford .John­ son was the organist.


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AUTUMN RIMINGTON


Spadework When Rimington WI


played host to the Radio Lancashire “Spadework" team, members were interested to see how the programme was set up. Under the chairmanship of producer and presenter Mrs .Judith Roberts, gar­ dening experts Mr I ’hil Rhodes, Mr Bill Black- ledge and Mr David Neth- erwood answered a vari­ ety of queries. President Miss Mary


Bairstow thanked the team, who were happy to chat informally after the recording to the large gathering of members and friends. Miss Bairstow thanked


Rimington WI Show com­ mittee and everyone who contributed to the success of the recent handicraft and produce show. Mrs B. Spencer gave


details o f a Christmas shopping trip to the new Meadowhall complex at Sheffield, on November 27th. Anyone wishing to go should contact her. Birthday greetings were


read by Mrs K. .Jackson and town crier Mrs D. Whittaker announced the coffee morning on Septem­ ber 22nd at 10-20 a.in. at Yewtree Farm and Gar­ den Cottage for the Lei­ sure Club. It is hoped to restart the


needlecraft class on the last Wednesday ill Sep­ tember at 1-20 p. m. in the Men’s Club Room. All interested are welcome to go along. Winners of the competi­


tion for a gardening hint were Mrs A. Seed, Mrs C. Thistlethwaite and Mrs H. Jackson.


Harvest supper To mark the 75th anni­


versary of the formation of the National Federation of Women’s Institutes in Kngland and Wales, each branch lias been asked to organise a special event. Rimington WI chose as their celebration a harvest supper and auction sale. The Memorial Institute


f low e d with colourful flower arrangements and h ed g e row b aske ts in autumn shades and an excellent range of goods, donated by members, we re snapped up in a


lively auction sale, con­ ducted by Mr Tom Jack- son. Tasty Lancashire hot­


pot, followed by apple pie and cream, made a wel­ come supper and the eve­ ning was rounded off by o 1 ri - 1 i in e d a n c i n g t o records. The event was made


extra special by the pres­ ence o f a v is itor from Rimington’s Australian link CVVW/Y institute in Nlnihmhiiy, in the North­ ern Territory. Mrs Mary Braun and


her husband John, who arc a t p r e s e n t v is i t in g England, made time to come to the Kibble Valley and Rimington and have been staying at the home o f Mr and Mrs Harry Seed. By a happy chance they had arrived in time to join in the birthday party and were warmly welcomed. In turn they expressed


their delight and pleasure, not only tit the friendly atmosphere of the village and WI, but also tit tin beautiful scenery tint charm of the whole Ribbli Valley. Miss Bairstow thanked


those who had helped or donated auction gifts.The proceeds of over £118 will go to the special NFWI fund to benefit children's charities.


Well attended There was a good atten­


dance tit Rimington Memorial Institute for the monthly whist and domino drive on Saturday. MCs were Mr Tom Jackson and Mr Frank Simpson and supper was served. Whist winners were:


Ladies — Mrs L. Brown, Mrs E. Underwood, Mrs K. Jackson, Mrs B. Reel. Gents — Mrs.J. Kelly, Mr M. Grainger, Mrs II.


Grainger, Miss M. Jack- son. Dominoes: Miss M. Bye,


Mr H. Nelson, Mrs I. Barker. Raffle: MrT. Cowpertli-


waite. Miss ,1. Ainsworth, Mrs 1). Eccles, Mrs E. Ireland.


Map on show The eag e r ly awaited


The Germans


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Rimington village'map bus been completed and is on display in the village insti­ tute. The map brings to fruition many months of detailed research and hard work by the village map committee, who completed their task with flying colours. Now that the draft copy


has been produced, spon­ sorship money is needed to finance the printing of c o p ie s . A ny one who wishes to help should con­ tact map co-ordinator Mr Brian Stott (0200 Tir>022).


BOLTON-BY-BOWLAND:


In a matchbox Members of Boltun-by-


Bowland WI were given a demonstration by Mrs Fairhurst, of the Ideal Monte Roadshow. Mrs G. Billows thanked her. The competition for the


most items to fit in a matchbox was won by Mrs T. Rope and Mrs 11. Rick- ird. A r r a n g e m cuts w e r e


made for the senior citi­ zens’ party on November Urd and Mrs B. Booth offered to bake the cake. Mrs A. Bosonnet is to


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GRINDLETON


Collecting paper Tile waste paper collec­


tion will take place in


Grindleton today. Please help this worthwhile fund­ raising effort by leaving your contributions of paper and cardboard at the top of Back Lane near the chapel wall.


Playgroup places Grindleton Playschool


has restarted after the summer holidays. There are places available for children from two-and-a- lialf years to school age. The group meets in the school hall. Anyone requiring more informa­ tion can contact Mrs Mar­ garet Aspin (Clitheroe •1122-1).


GISBURN


Welcomed During the morning


Eucharist on Sunday at St


Mary’s Church, Gisburn, Samantha Jane Pratt was baptised and welcomed into the family of the church. The Rev. J. Lumby led the service.


SABDEN


Prizewinners Domino winners at Sab-


den Ov er (ids Monday social were: Mr R. Ford, Miss E. Prescott, Mr J. Burrows and Mrs D. Bass. Whist: Ladies — Mrs M. Wade and Mrs 'E. Mars- den. Gents — Mrs R. Moore and Mrs G. Walins-


le y . R a f f le : Mrs A . Haworth. Thursday's domino win­


ners were Mr C. Webster, Mr J. Fisher, Mrs B. Whittaker and Miss E. Erescott. Whist: Ladies — Mrs M. Moorhotise, Mrs B. Brennan. Gents — Mr F. Gottam, Mrs R. Moore. Raffle: Mr J. Royle.


Spring bulbs A quantity o f spring


bulbs have been donated to Salxlen by a trader at the recent country street market and volunteers are needed to plant them. zYnyone who knows of an area which would benefit from a little springtime colour and is prepared to plant a few bulbs is asked to contact the chairman of the Holme Committee, Mrs Eileen Lowe, at 2(5 Whalley Road.


Good standard As usual, there was a


v e ry good standard o f entries in this year's best- kept gardens competition run by Sabden Parish C o u n c i l . Conn. Mrs Marion Procter presented the awards at the annual Horticultural Show and thanks go to judges Mr Britcliffe and Mr CoLtam. Winners were: Large


gardens — Mrs E. New- murk, Old Coach House; Mr A. Parfitt, 10 zMston Close; Mr and Mrs How- son, 11(1 Clitheroe Road. Medium — Mrs E.


Sutheran, a Clitheroe Road; Mr S. Threlfall, 127 Clitheroe Road; Mr S. 11 ay thorn til w aite , 117 Clitheroe Road. Small — Mrs M. Parkin­


son, ol Whallev Road; Mrs M. Frankland, 01 Whalley Road; Mr and Mrs B. Webster, 2f> Belli lie Street East. Special features — Mrs


B. Broadley, Bear Tree Cottage; Mrs D. Seed, 12 Whallev Road; The Pendle Witch Hotel. Hanging baskets — Mr


A. P a r f it t , 10 zMston Close, Mrs J. Beesley, 25


Whalley Road; Mrs E. Lowe, 2(5 Whalley Road.


WHALLEY


Cake is cut President of Standfast


WI Mrs K. Bond wel­ comed members, visitors and guest speaker Mrs S. Byrne to the birthday celebration. The oldest member. 110-year-old Miss M. Lowe, cut the cake made bv the catering staff. Mrs Byrne gave a make­


up demonstration using six volunteers, all differing in colour and complexion, and explained how to apply make-up and colour tones. Miss M. Hindley, one of the models, gave the vote of thanks. Tetley tea towels,


offered as prizes in the raffle, were won by V. Jaques and E. Brown and a competition for a decorated hair slide by W. Nolan, K. Bond and R. Slattery. . Arrangements were


made for the annual meet­ ing in October.


Record breaker A jumble sale held by


Wbailey Mothers’ Union


turned out to be a record breaker, raising over £250 for the general running of the organisation and for any future events requir­ ing financial hacking.


Party pieces Whalley Church Players


are holding a social eve­ ning tonight at Whalley A b b ey , on the theme “ P ar ty P ie c e s , " with poems and re a d in g s invited. Coffee will be served during the break


and all in embers and friends are welcome.


Jumble sale The Whalley Scouts,


Guides, Cubs and Brown­ ies are holding a jumble sale on Saturday at Whal­ ley CE School, at 1-20 p.m. -Ally items for sale would be gratefully appre­ ciated. All goods can be delivered to tile school on Saturday morning, from 10 a.m. to noon.


Abbey drive Whist winners at the


Ab bey senior citizens’


drive in Whalley wore: L a d i e s — M r s D . Ormerod, Mrs C. Broad­ le y . Gents — Mr C. Sharpe, Mr N. Walmsley. D om in o e s : Mrs N.


Ambrose, Mrs M. Parkin­ son, MpE. Horne.


Floral treat Keen gardeners in


Whalley are in for a real treat today when Whalley Flower Club holds a spe­ cial demonstration. The


meeting starts at 7-20 p.m. and includes a pre­ sentation from Mr Graeme Iddon, entitled “ From garden to fell.” Visitors are welcome to attend.


PENDLETON


Take trophy G 1 o r i o li s w e a t h e r


blessed a cricket match for th e R ich a rd N u t t e r Memorial Trophy. The game, played at


T h o rn e y hoi me II o t e l , Dunsop B r id g e , was b etwe en a P endleton team, headed by Charles Nutter, and a side organ­ ised by Graham Plant. Pendleton scored 102 for


-1 off 20 overs to take the trophy. Graham Plant’s side was 75 all out. I t was an enjoyable


afternoon, with a good crowd there to watch the play.


Entering league The Swan with Two


Necks, P en d le ton , is entering a team in the Clitheroe and district win­ ter darts league. Matches start on September 24th.


Enchanting Plans for "z\n enchant­


ing evening” are being dis­ cussed by members of the zUI Saints’ PCC, Pendle­ ton, as the chu rch’ s Christmas event, to be staged at Standen Hall on December filth. It is intended to have all


the flavour of a good old- fash ion ed V ic to r ia n Christmas and visitors will be invited to attend in period costume, although this is not compulsory. The re will be musical entertainment, a tombola and a buffet supper. Pro­ ceeds will be used to help pay for repairs to the church roof and church­


yard wall. Also discussed was the


harvest thanksgiving on October 7th, followed by the harvest home the fol­ lowing evening ill the vil­ lage hall. Arrangements were also made for Christ­ mas services.


Floral art Popular adult education


classes in flower arranging are once again being held in renmeum village nan.


WADDINGTON


Admitted to choir At the Sunday morning


service of Mattins, two new choristers were admitted to the choir of St Helen’s Church, Wadding- ton. The vicar, the Rev.


Alan Bailey, welcomed Laura Whitwell and Jon­ athan Blenkinship and presented them with


Royal School of Church Music certificates of mem­ bership. Laura and Jonathan


then joined the rest of the choir for the singing of the anthem "Jcsu, the very thought is sweet,” set to music by Richard She­ phard. the present head­ master of York Minster Choir School. A section of the psalm


was sung antiphonally by Mr Peter Cunliffc (tenor) and Ben Whitham and Simon Cunliffe (trebles).


Successful sale The annual jumble sale


held by the Waddington


branch of the Royal Brit­ ish Legion, ill aid of branch funds, was very successful, featuring also stalls for boots and shoes, toys and books and pro­ duce. Chairman Mr J. Parkin­


son thanked the committee members


for their


extremely hard work and co-operation.


MITTON:


65th birthday Members of Longridge


WI were guests at Little


Mitten WI’s (’with birthday party. Mrs Sheila Bowles presided and gave details of headline news in 1025. Final


arrangements


were made for the national tea party day, when 21 memoers from the Scot­ tish Rural WI. Elsrickle. will he tile guests. Mrs M. i,upton gave an


amusing talk entitled “My French Wedding,” and was thanked by Mrs Bowles. zYfter a mouth-watering


buffet supper provided by all the members, Mrs Luptou cut the birthday cake, which bad been made and beautifully decorated by Mrs C. Pain- tin.


Miss M. Hudson and


Mrs F. Haines won the competition for “Anything French."


They start on September 27th and will he held each ■ PAYTHORNE


Thursday for 10 weeks, 1 Tutor is again Mrs Sue


Nelson, of Pendleton. A basic knowledge of the p r in c ip le s o f f low e r arranging is desirable and the course attempts to giv e a variation on old ideas.


SLAIDBURN


In the stocks M orning c o f fe e and


afternoon teas, served at Ellcrbeck Hall, home of Mr and Mrs J. Steen, helped to raise £1)00 for St z\ndrew’s Church, Slaid- hurn. The event was well attended and the main attraction was the chance to throw wet sponges at the Rev. Brian Darbyshirc in the stocks. Raffle winners were Mr


C. Silverwood, Miss M. Bairstow, Mrs C. Lawson, Miss M. Jackson, Mrs B. Steen, Mr R. Howarth, Mrs J. C a r r , Mrs .1. Lewis, Mrs B. Bainbridge, Mr J. Parry, Mrs T. Carr and Mrs B. Walker. Guess the weight of the


cake was won by Mrs J. Lewis and Mrs B. Walker and the treasure hunt by Miss C. Poole.


Tricks and spots Domino winners at the


whist and domino drive held in Slaidburn Village Hall were: Mrs E. Edgar, Mrs J. Parkinson, Mrs M. Jackson and Mr P. Met­ calfe. Whist: Ladies — E.


Clark, E. Underwood and D. Mason. Gents — B. Peel, H.Jackson. Raffle: I. Carr, W. Wil­


son, B. Waddington, G. Parker, E. Watson and P. Metcalfe.


Deer farm Members of Slaidburn


Young F a rm e rs ’ Chib visited a deer farm at Wigglesworth. They were shown round and Mr Simon Rushton explained how he started his busi­ ness. Graham Robinson


' gave the vote of thanks. Next week there will be


a resuscitation demonstra­ tion by Mrs G. Whitley, in


the village hall, at 7-15 p.m.


Life of Burns On Tuesday evening at


Ebenezer Baptist Church Ladies’ Social Hour, Bit


lington, a slide show was g iv e n by Dr D. M Ormerod, showing the homes of Robert Burns Dr Ormerod played music and spoke of the poet’s life. The vote of thanks was giv en by Mrs K


Lowe. Next week’s speake


will be Miss Muriel Kay. TO S S ID E


For church Whist winners at the


drive for Tosside Church were Mrs Carruthers and Mr S. Hogg, Mrs Lister and Mr H. Jackson. Mrs Duckworth and Mr S. Pickard, Mrs A. ^ickson


Harvest Harvest festival ser­


vices at Raythorne Meth­ odist Church were well


supported. In the afternoon, the


preacher was Mr B. Davies and Sunday School scholars sun#. The evening service was taken by the Chatburn minister, the Rev. Graeme Halls. The following day’s har­


vest sale and supper took place after a short service. Produce was auctioned bv Mr John Newbould, with proceeds going to chapel funds.


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Wartime exploits At llur.st Green WI, Mr


Edmond Canibien gave a talk about his experiences in the RAF during the war. He kept member entertained by relating amusing items as well sad ones. Mrs Belcher thanked him. R em in d e r s fo r tin


International Evening at Preston Guild Hall were given and arrangements made fo r the WI ten party. The Over (ids group is to he entertained to sup­ per for the celebration.


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