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N e w s from th e V i l la g e s BLO-B-BWAD


Roll of honour The annual Remem­


brance Day Service in Rimir.gton Memorial Insti­ tute on Sunday morning was led by Mr Robin Clark, of West Bradford, who also gave the address. Lessons were read by


Mrs M. McPherson (Wl) and Mr B. Ashton (Men’s Club). The roll of honour was read by Mr Geoff Allen, who, after the two minutes’ silence had been observed, placed a poppy wreath on the memorial plaques. Mrs Ethel Hartley


Miss Mary Bairstow wel­ comed a large gathering of members, and announced that the total amount raised by Lancashire Federation WI branches, during their 75th anniver­ sary tea parties and other events, was £13,116. This is to be divided between four children’s charities, two in the north and two in the south of the coun­ try.A letter of thanks from supper in the village hall


the LFWI acknowledged £120 from the Rimington branch. Mrs Edna Jackson gave


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accompanied the singing on the electric organ and a collection taken by Brown­ ies Rachel and Julie Hack­ ing realised £50 for the Earl Haig Fund. The well-attended ser­


vice ended with the sing­ ing of the national anthem.


Sports The annual whist and


domino drive organised by Rimington and Middop Sports Committee took place on Saturday at Rimington Memorial Insti­ tute. The proceeds will go


towards offsetting the cost of the children’s annual sports day in the summer. A potato-pie supper was


Hargreaves, Mrs D. Mason, Mrs Parker. Gents — Mrs S. Graveston, Mr S. Clark, Mr A. Stott. Dominoes: Mr J. Oddie,


served and Mrs L. Pate presented the prizes. Results. Whist: ladies — Mrs B.


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an interesting report on the LFWI autumn council meeting at Lancaster, which she attended as delegate. Mrs F. Ingleby read the birthday greet­ ings for November. A satisfactory financial


statement was given by treasurer, Mrs E. Hart­ ley, and Mrs Jackson read the secretary’s annual report. Miss Bairstow’s presi­


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play made up just part of a busy bonfire night organ­ ised by Bolton-by-Bow- land YFC.. Villagers and YFC members also enjoyed a fire on the vil­ lage green and a hot pot


meeting, a practice for the entertainment competition will be held in the village hall.


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dent’s address was enthu­ siastically received, and Mrs Alice Seed was pre­ sented with the competi­ tions cup.


delighted members by presenting a sampler with which she won the special anniversary celebration class at Rimington WI Show. The design marks the anniversaries of the LFWI and the NFWI and is on display at the insti­ tute.


Mrs M. McPherson


Mrs M. Oddie, Mr H. Nel­ son, Mrs H. Parker. Chil­ dren — Louise Metcalfe and Susan Downing. Draw: Louise Metcalfe, Mr J. Hartley, Mr A. Eccles. MC’s were Mr D. Seed


(whist), Mr A. Eccles (dominoes).


Sampler Members of Rimington


WI stood in silence in remembrance of the late Mrs Judith Walton, at the start of their 43rtl annual meeting. Mi's Walton had been a valued member, serving the branch in several capacities during recent years. The retiring president,


Marklew, took members on a “Sailing trip around the Greek Islands,” with slides depicting the rugged scenery and idyllic blue seas. Airs A. Peacock gave a vote of thanks. During the birthday


The speaker, Mr Trevor


sary pennants and motifs chaplain of Whittingham by Mrs C. Knowles, was Hospital, the Rev. Tim- cut. Mrs Ada Holgate expressed members’ thanks to the committee and officers for their hard work during the year. Tellers for the election


supper a cake, made by Mrs E. H ar tley and decorated with anniver-


and the new committee is: president Mrs A. Peacock, vice presidents Mrs I. Seed and Mrs E. Hartley, secretary Mrs E. Jackson and treasurer Mrs E. Hartley.


of new officers were Mr A. Stott and Mr N. Lund,


of Bolton-by-Bowland School officers elected were: Mrs V. Mason (chairman), Mrs A. Dar­ lington (vice-chairman), Mrs A. Askew (treasurer), Mrs J. Leavett (secre­ tary).Final arrangements were made for the Christ­ mas coffee morning to be held on Saturday in the school from 10-30 a.m. until 12 noon. There will be games, raffle and tom­ bola.


Friends At the AGM of Friends


Toy night Bolton-by-Bowland


Under-5s Group held a m e e tin g to f in a l ise arrangements for the toy night to be held at John


on November 19th at 7-45 p.m.


Gisburn Playgroup will be invited to join in the


of Bolton-by-Bowland WI president Mrs M. A. Bosonnet welcomed the


Herbal cures At the annual meeting


visit. A glass of wine will be served and a raffle will be held to raise money.


Bonfire night A grand firework dis­


theelection of officers took place: Mrs Bosonnet (pres­ ident), Mrs' A. Pickard ( s e c re ta ry ) , Mrs M. Howard (treasurer), Mrs P. Duckworth and Mrs A. Cobb (vice-presidents). The secretary gave a


report on the past year’s activities and the trea­ surer presented a sound . financial account. Mrs Bosonnet thanked the officers, committee and members for their support during the year and also thanked the tellers. She then gave a report on the autumn council meeting at Lancaster University. M e m b e r s w e r e


reminded of the War Memorial Christmas whist and domino drive on December 20th and carol singing on December 16th and 18th.


Army Cadets Armistice Day service


at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Bolton-by-Bow­ land was conducted by the Rev. Christopher Green- well.Wreaths were laid at the cenotaph by Mr and Mrs Reidy-Nuttall and Clitheroe Army Cadets were in attendance. The Last Post was played by Paul Beverley.


Drama group Bolton-by-Bowland


Cowgill and Son’s shop in *'R0y'cVo'neyTnd Market Place, Clitheroe, —


of “Not Now Darling” by John


Chapman, proved a great success with good atten­ dances on all nights. New member of the


Drama Group’s production -


cast, Miss Jill Wolfenden, gave a fine performance, matching-up to the usual high standard of the drama group members.


WADDINGTON


brill, who gave a very informative talk on herbs and the use of herbal medicine. He was thanked by Mrs A. Cobb. A competition for a


handmade gift for a child' was won by Mrs M. Cowk- ing, Mrs Cobb and Mrs Pickard. Afterwards the toys were donated to Whittingham Hospital. Mrs Webb and Mrs


Morphit, tellers from Saw- ley, were welcomed and


A CHRISTMAS G IF T BONUS O f fe r en d s D e c em b e r 8 ih 1990


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damp, was very mild for Waddington Leisure Club’s early Christmas shopping trip to Blackpool. A stay of over five hours gave everyone ample time for shopping or just to enjoy the sea air. A raffle was held on the


Shopping trip The weather, though


coffee morning takes place on Saturday at Littlemoor from 10 to 11-30 a.m. Admission is 25p and vari­ ous stalls will be include cakes; cards and a pound stall.


Christian Aid Sabden Christian Aid


of Sabden Age Concern Leisure Club Mr Leslie White was appointed act­ ing chirman, following the r e s ig n a t io n of Mrs Dorothy Dyson. Mr White’s term of office is until the AGM in May.


Age Concern At a committee meeting


aged 70 years or over, who may not be on the Parish Council’s Christmas parcel list, are asked to give their name to chairman. Coun. Bernard P ar fitt (Tel: 73759). The parcels will be distributed early next month.


Parcel list Any Sabden residents


School is opening its doors for a grand bingo night tomorrow at 6-30 p.m. Bingo will start at 7 p.m. and there will be a special children’s game and a potato pie supper. Pro­ ceeds will go to PTA funds.


PTA bingo Sabden County Primary


Over 60s Sabden Over 60s Mon­


Mrs E. Ford, Mrs J. Riley, Mr C. Webster, Mrs Lightbown. Whist: Ladies — Mrs E. Mars- den, Mrs J. Bailey. Gents — Mr F. Cottam, Mrs G. Walmsley. Raffle: Mrs A. Parkin­


day domino winners were: Mrs Lightbown, Mrs C. Sefton, Mr J. Traynor, Mr R. Eden. Whist: Ladies — Mrs M. Swift, Mrs A. Denney. Gents — Mr F. Cottam, Mrs G. Walms- ley. Thursday's dominoes:


Spend £30.00 and receive a free Clitheroe Castle key ring in crystal by SWAROVSKI


Emma Harrison, who died last week, members of Waddington Mothers’ Union stood in silence at the start of their meeting. Another member, Mrs Jane Harrison, whose hus­ band died recently, was also remembered in prayers. Speaker Miss Barbara


Silent tribute As a tribute to Mrs


B in g h am g a v e an enthralling account and slide show of a holiday she spent in the Yemen, now part of the Arab Republic. It successfully captured the atmosphere of the Muslim country and was thoroughly enjoyed. Mrs Joan Fallows gave a


return journey and win­ n e r s were Miss D. Dewrance, Mr V. Green­ wood, Mrs C. Appleby, Miss L. Wallbank, Mrs A. Herd, Mrs M. Wood and Mr A. H. Mitchell.


son, Mrs E. Marsden. New piano It was full house at St


Mary’s RC Primary School on Friday for the Friends of the School Association’s bingo evening. It is expected to raise £180 for school funds, in particular towards the cost of a new piano.There were assorted prizes for winners and supper was potato pie and peas. Bingo callers were Jack


Anthony (20) opens his own restaurant


den’s newest and only res­ taurant opens its doors to the public for the first time — and the owner, Anthony Currie, will be there to greet his first customers. Despite his youth, Mr


WITH Mrs Thatcher encouraging young peo­ ple to start their own businesses, one enter­ prising 20-year-old has taken her at her word. On Saturday night, Sab-


Jacqueline, is the proprie­ tor of Sabden’s Mmi-Mar- ket. She is also the new licensee of the Kingfisher, which will enable her to keep an eye on her son’s investment.


Currie has six years’ experience in the catering trade, and is determined that “The Kingfisher” will be an outstanding success. He has spent £35,000


renovating the early 19th century property, which has been converted from the village’s former fish and chip shop on Whalley Road.Although the opening has been delayed, due to some structural problems, Mr Currie is now gearing himself up for what he hopes will be a busy Christmas. Choosing the name to


Currie plays for Whalley Wanderers and includes fly fishing among his hobbies.


A keen footballer, Mr


High School, Clitheroe, and Accrington Catering College, he has worked as a chef at several local'res­ taurants. He has also plied his trade further afield, including Rimini, in Italy, and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club at St Andrew’s, Scotland.


Educated at Ribblcsdale


reflect Sabden’s rural sur- roundings and tro u t stream, he believes the 24- seater restaurant will cre- a t e an i n t im a t e atmosphere. Mr Currie’s mother,


marvellous response, and I thank everyone for their prayerful giving.”


and Doreen Haythornth- waite, whose help was much appreciated.


CHATBURN


vote of thanks. Tea host­ ess was Mrs Lilian Bird. The next meeting will


be in the Sunday School, on December 5th, starting at 2 p.m. The speaker will be St Helen’s choir direc­ tor Mrs Jean Hartley.


Waddington,was full to capacity for the united Remembrance Day ser­ vice, conducted by the vicar, the Rev. Alan Bai­ ley, who was assisted by the Rev. Eric Joselin of the Methodist Church. Members of the Royal


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branch vice-president Mr Jim Parkinson, and parish council chairman Mr Eric Edmondson. The tribute was given by branch presi­ dent Mr R. Hayton and the choir sang the remem­ brance anthem. A short service of trib­


British Legion, accompan­ ied by parish councillors, Cubs, Guides and Brown­ ies, were led in procession to the church by the Pen- dle Marching Band, branch standard bearer and escorts. Lessons were read by


burn i Methodist Church Women’s Fellowship was Mrs Loma Mashiter, who spoke ab o u t “ Care homes.” Mrs Grant-Town- send presided and Mrs Ruth Hudson accompanied the hymns which were chosen by members.' A bring-and-buy stall


Care homes Guest speaker at Chat-


was held for fellowship funds. Speaker at the next


meeting will be Mrs Blades on “Superstitions.”


joining together at a united service. The vicar of Chatburn,


commemorated at Christ Church, Chatburn, with Anglicans and Methodists


Great debt Remembrance Day was


ried by Mr Jeff Lawson, and lessons were read by Mrs Marjorie Woods and Mr Jack Altham. Prayers were led by lay reader, Miss Carol Walker. In his address, the vicar


ute was held at the war memorial and wreaths were laid by village organ­ isations.


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the Rev. Walter Drain, and the Chatburn Method­ ist minister, the Rev. Graeme Halls, welcomed members of the Chatbum and District Branch of the British Legion. The standard was car­


Cancer Research The half-yearly collec­


tion made by the Chatbum Group for the Blackburn District Cancer Research Campaign raised £935.98 from home collecting boxes, boxes in hotels and shops and donations. The committee thank


licensed restaurant, The Kingfisher is also a guest house, with two letting bedrooms, and Mr Currie is determined to attract trade from far and wide.


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Mitton WI, Mrs Sheila Bowles, welcomed mem­ bers to the institute’s 65th annual general meeting. Secretary Mrs M. Dust


Fourth term The president of Little


everyone concerned for their continued support.


dale Club, Chatburn, spent a pleasant afternoon at their domino drive. Winners were Mrs J. Cowell and Mrs A. Palmer. Tea hostesses were Mrs E. Campbell, Mrs M. Ridgway, Mrs A. P re s to n and Mrs J . Cowell. On behalf of members,


Hostesses Members of the Ribbles-


reported on the autumn council meeting and gave a report about the many events held during the year. Treasurer Mrs G. Pear-


son p r e s e n te d th e accounts, together with a budget for the coming year.


was outlined by Mrs Freda Grime and Mrs E. Clark­ son gave details of the schedule for the WI show. Mrs Bowles thanked the


The programme for 1991


thanks are expressed to the Playing Fields Com­ mittee for allowing the club to have a stall at the Christmas bazaar, and to those who donated gifts and helpers Mrs J. Jack- son, Mrs J. Harrison and Mrs J. Baxter for their help. Thanks were also expressed to Mrs G. Longland and Mrs Mildred Hodgson without whose help none of this would have taken place.


GRINDLETON


Autumn fair An opportunity not to


spoke of the great debt people owe to the men and women of the armed ser­ vices who gave their lives for their country, in war. He spoke of Christ, the Prince of Peace, who risked all to redeem men from the power of evil and sin so apparent in war. Following the service,


the customary wreath-lay­ ing ceremony took place at the war memorial. The names of those' who died in the two world wars .were read by Mr J. W. Wilson, chairman of the Chatbum and District branch of the British Legion. Wreaths were laid by


Mr J. C. Wiseman, on behalf of the legion, Mr A. Farneil (Christ Church) and Mr H. Wood (Method­ ist Church).


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w eekend a t C h r is t Church, Chatbum, £1,800 was given, towards God’s work, in the parish! The Vicar', Rev. Walter Drain, commented: "This is a


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officers and committee for their support and asked members for any ideas to improve communication between the committee and members. Mrs J. Hartley proposed


a vote of thanks to the committee. Mrs M. Deal then gave


lected president for the fourth term. There were no new nominations for the committee, which remains the same. Tellers were Mrs Ripley and Mrs Ashcroft from Billington and Langho WI. Joint winners of the


Mrs Bowles was re-e­ ,


an amusing and informa­ tive talk on her work as a voluntary county organ­ iser.


Stewart Finch, Mr Currie is serving a cosmopolitan array of dishes, including several for the vegetarian. As well as being a


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opened by the vicar of St Ambrose Church, the Rev. C. Gre’enwell, at 2 p.m. Various stalls will include cakes, home-made produce, gifts and books and afternoon teas will also be available.


brated it's 58th birthday with a party at the Copy Nook Hotel, Bolton-by- Bowland, where a splendid meal was enjoyed by everyone. Members sang “Happy


Birthday” while Mrs S. Dowds cut the special cake she had made and iced. Guest speaker was Mrs


WI birthday Grindleton WI cele­


was held in Dunsop Bridge Village Hall on Saturday when Bob Fairclougl played for dancing. A


Dancing A “Come Dancing” night


Elated supper was served


Clarkson who gave a very interesting talk on her “Safari in Kenya” holiday, describing the frightening encounters with crocodiles and other animals. Mrs R. Cann expressed thanks to Mrs Clarkson. Winner of the lucky raf­ fle was Mrs R. Rushton.


Christmas dance on December 8th, with Jacob’s join supper.


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competition for a Bakewell tart were Mrs F. Grime and Mrs F. Haynes. The cup for the most points gamed in the competitions during the year was pre­ sented to Mrs F. Haynes. Special g u e s t was


toes and Bakeweli tart was served by the commit­ tee.


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