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Clitheroe AdvcHiser & Times, October 18th, 1990 5 N ew s from the Villages


without any flowers” and the choir sang “Glory to1 God for the harvest.” In the evening Mr Eric


Tidier look Simonstone School Con­


servation Club, together with Mr Booth and Cadets


Boxhall and Kouth, lrom 352 (Burnley) Squadron Air Training Corps, helped in the autumn tidy- up of the conservation area. The club is once more


selling peanuts for the birds at 40p p er lb. Anyone who wishes to purchase can contact Mrs Wild or Mrs Baltic.


School are holding their waste paper collection a week tomorrow, from H-30 a.m. to -1-20 p.m.


Waste paper Friends of Simonstone


Club starts the new season with a talk on “Organic gardening” by a member of the Lancashire College of Agriculture, in the old school next Thursday, at 7-30 p.m. Renewal of membership takes place at 7 p.m.


Organic theme Simonstone Garden


tions in Simonstone raised i'2'IS.7() for the National Children’s Homes.


For children House-to-house collec­


Bainbridge, of Chipping,' preached and the children sang “When God made the garden of creation.” The choir performed “What will the harvest be?” Organists were Mr Fred


RIMINGTON


Waddington, Mrs Brenda Harrison and Mr Mark Blakely. Collections were for chapel funds and the. harvest produce was sent to St James’s Hospital, Leeds.


— Mrs H. Grainger, Mrs J. Robinson, Mrs A. Jack- son. Gents — Mr T. Jack- son, Mr F. Carruthers, Mrs S. Graveston. Dominoes: Mr B. Wil­


was enjoyed at the whist and domino drive in Rimington Memorial Insti­ tute. There was an excel­ lent attendance and Mrs E. Jackson presented prizes. MCs were Mr A. Ecdes and Mr A. Stott. Whist winners: Ladies


Prize night A supper of pie and peas


when the darts team from


Darts victory There were celebrations


the Swan with Two Necks', Pendleton, scored a resounding 8-0 victory


over Clitheroe Central Working Men’s Club in the Clitheroe and District Darts League.


work to the roof of All Saints’ Church, Pendleton, is to profit from bonfire night. For Steve and Christine


Roof repair The fund for repair


Dilworth, of the Swan with Two Necks public house in the village, are giving any money raised at their bonfire, to be held on November ‘1th, to the church. The bonfire, which includes a firework dis­ play, is open to everyone.


Bradford Methodist Ladies’ Bright Hour was Mrs Margaret Bleazard, of Clitheroe, whose subject was prayers and the


Prayers Guest speaker at West


every facet of our lives. She was introduced and thanked by Mrs Margaret


Sleath. Tea and biscuits were served. Speaker at the next


importance of always try­ ing to include Jesus in


HURST GREEN


St John’s Church, Hurst Green, was again well attended, with the youn­ ger children bringing fruit, vegetables and flowers for the sick and elderly. Ladies of the congregation spent hours decorating the


Barn dance The harvest festival at


meeting, on November 1-ltli, at 2 p.m., will be the Rev. Alan Bailey, vicar of St Helen’s Church, Wad­ dington.


Singing Speaker at Holden


the old schoolroom, Mr Stan Woods, of Crosby,


Chapel’s harvest.thanks­


giving service in the after­ noon was Mi Robert Carter, of Goosnargh. The Sunday School children sang "Think of a world


Brian Cave, conducted the service and the address was given by the Archdea­ con of Craven, the Ven. Brian Smith. A lesson was read by Mrs Rachel Eyre and the organist was Mrs Kathleen Seed. At the harvest supper in


church. The vicar, the Rev.


provided music and led GO people in a barn dance. The ladies provided salads and sweets and Andrew and Sue Pierce enter­ tained with guitar music anil songs.


son, Mrs P. Broderick, Mr J. Tomlinson, MrsC. Hod- son.


lcthwaite, Mrs Grainger, Mr 1. Whittaker, Mrs A. Buckle, Mrs Woods.


Raffle: Mrs C. Thist-


Map unveiled Two-and-a-half years'


lage hall, with a home­ made supper of pie and peas. A make-up demon­ stration class is to be held on November 10th in the village hall, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


ing” night of the new sea­ son was held in Dunsop Bridge Village Hall on Saturday, with Bob Fair- clough playing for dancing.


Dance night The first “Come Danc­


will be on November 10th. The Christmas dance on December 8th will take the form of a Jacob’s join party supper.


Prizewinners were: Mrs T. Holden, Mrs R. Harrison, Mrs Crompton, Mrs .1. Sharpies, Mrs N. Cowell, Mrs D. Garnett, Mrs F. Holden. The next dance night


work by a dedicated team came to fruition when the


Memorial Institute man­ agement committee, Mr John Knapp, welcomed a enthusiastic crowd to the outdoor ceremony and introduced County Conn.


Rimington and Middop parish map was officially unveiled on Saturday. Secretary of Rimington


RC Church, Dunsop Bridge, held their annual dance at Newton Village Hall, when Mark Kitto played for dancing. Supper was served by church members and Fr Burns thanked everyone who helped. Draw winners were:


Supper time Members of St Hubert’s


Mrs Gill Lea, who spoke of her interest in the map project from its early stages. She paid tribute to the


Slater and Carol Holden — successfully completed their three-day silver expedition from Tcbay, via Kirkby Stephen and Sed- bergh, to Dent. The remaining 13 girls and four boys undertook bronze expeditions in the Dent- dale area.


Kathleen Taylor, Mr Hol­ den, Mr A. Howarth, Mr N. Shaw and Mrs M. Beattie.


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hard work and expertise of the committee under the energetic leadership of Mr Brian Stott and thanked all the sponsors and the Pendle Heritage Associa­ tion, represented by Mr Graham Morgan and Mr Andrew Clifford. Mrs Lea unveiled the


map, which has been fixed to the exterior of the insti­ tute. Mr Stott thanked Mrs Lea and presented her with a copy of the map. In turn, he was given a token of apprecia­ tion by Mrs E. Jackson. R e f re s h mcuts w e re served and a display of the map through all its stages was on view, together with copies for sale.


DUNSOP BRIDGE


Annual dinner Members of Dunsop


Bridge W1 had a pleasant annual dinner at the Cra­ ven Heifer, Chaigley. Arrangements were


o f E b e n e z c r Baptist Ladies' Social Hour, Bil- lington, enjoyed an eve­ ning of “Music in everyday life" by Miss M. Downer- Bottomley, of Clitheroe. While playing the piano, she described each piece of music. A vote of thanks was


Music On Tuesday, members


given by Mrs K. Lowe. Miss M. Kay was organist and refreshments were


served. Next week’s speaker


will be Mrs E. Cowpcrth- waite on her visit to the Holy Land.


Langho, held a family weekend arranged by the Rev Q. Wilson at an activ­ ity centre in Braithwaite, near Keswick. The party of 29 Scouts, Guides, par­ ents and friends enjoyed canoeing, walking, cycling and orienteering in beauti­ ful weather. By the end of the week­


Busy weekend St Leonard’s Scouts,


end, canoeing one star tests were successfully completed by Helen Swar- briclc, Gemma Whitford and Mrs Jenny Roberts and the Canadian canoe test by Peter Taylor. The S c o u ts , who


over the country, were pleasantly surprised to


Kiddie, Catherine Strick­ land, Antonia Rolland, Catherine Smith, Jane


Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme have just about, dried oi(t after 19 of them took part in expeditions in the Dentdale area earlier this month. In some of the worsl wind and rain of the year, parts of the dale including the camp site were flooded, so the group had to spend Saturday night in a barn. Six girls — Annelene


Dried out Members of the Langho


minating and descriptive talk on his early childhood and schooldays spent in Co. Wicklow and Dublin. He was thanked by Mrs Parkinson and presented with a box of handker­ chiefs. Following the success of


a mini-break holiday to Whitby earlier this year, it was announced that next year a visit to Criecieth, North Wales, has been arranged. The preparation of lunch will now be easier, due to


of Worsthorne. After an enjoyable supper, thanks


Boundary stones Members of Chatham


were expressed to the ladies who helped and baked a variety of cakes.


Men’s Society had a talk by Mr C. Ainsworth on various aspects of early Clitheroe and the setting of the boundary stones, illustrated by maps. Chairman Mr A. Hodg­


the purchase of a double oven made possible with the help of a grant from the Community Council of Lancashire. The annual accounts


shopping trip to Blackpool has been arranged for November 12th and is open to any adult in the village. Anyone wishing to go should please contact


Mrs Parkinson (Clitheroe 28479). The next lunch will be on November 14th.


entered the “Go for a Mil­ lion” competition camp at Bowley Scout Camp, against troops from all


come second in the overall “ace patrol” competition and won the strongly con­ tested tug-o’-war.


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Silent tribute Members of Waddington


Abbey drive Whist winners at the


made for the whist and domino drive on October 27th, to be held in the vil-


Abbey senior citizens’ drive in Whallcy were: Ladies — Mrs E. Charn- ley, Mrs E. Howarth. 1 G e n t s — Mrs M . Delaurier, Mrs D. Farns­ worth.D o m i n o e s : Mrs M.


T h o r n b e r , Mrs N . Ambrose.


gained the Junior Singer Award with light blue rib­ bon and the dark blue rib­ bon of the Senior Singer Award was presented to Andrew Blenkinship and Jonathan Dugdale. Joseph Starbuck’s sing­


tins at St Helen’s Church, Waddington, the Rev. Alan G. Bailey presented Royal School of Church Music Awards to three young choristers. Charlotte Looming


ing of the solo “But the Lord is mindful of his own,” from Mendelssohn’s “St Paul,” was much appreciated.


Awards At the service of Mat-


Club’s chairman Mr Ian Mason welcomed three new members, Mrs M. Moon, Mrs C. Atkinson and Mrs G. Mills. Speaker Mr Cornfortli, of Horton, brought along some hardy plants to illustrate bis talk. Mrs D. Corntliwaite thanked him. Members discussed


Hardy plants Bolland Gardening


were approved by mem­ bers and auditor Mr Allen Fisher was thanked. Win­ ner of the free raffle was Mrs Winifred Haworth. An early Christmas


son gave a vote of thanks and a lively discussion took place, followed by tea and biscuits. The next meeting will


14th.


Vestry fund The new vestry fund at


Read Parish Church is slowly but surely building up th ro u g h var ious bequests and donations of trading stamps. The fund currently stands at £4,825, but more is needed.


be a visit to Hyndlnirn Sports Centre for indoor' bowling on November


attendance at the Ribblos-


Get well There was a depleted


dale Club, Chatburn, and a message of got well wishes was sent to those who are ill. Winners of the domino drive were Mrs D. Atkinson and Mrs D. Grosvencr. Tea hostesses were Mrs E. Campbell and Mrs M. Ridgway.


formed branches, except Brownies, are reminded that parade Sunday takes place this week in Read Church. Family service will start at 10-45 a.m.


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Constitutional Club were: j Ladies — Mrs Taylor,


All the aces Whist winners at Read


oint 2 Mrs Birch and Mrs Slinger. Gents — Mr R. Elliot, Mrs P. Larkin. Special prize was won by Mr G. A. Holden and MC was Mrs P. Larkin.


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Swimming On Monday, members of


' ton handed over to Mrs D. Papworth, chairman for


Clitheroe members’ night. Speaker Mr Robin Sharpe


WI stood in silent tribute for Miss D. Peace, who died recently. She was a committee member and a busy person in village life and will be sadly missed. President Mrs M. Lup-


gave an interesting look at C l i th e ro e ’s h is to ry ,


Grindleton Methodist Church Women’s Fellow­ ship, Mrs G. S. Moir wel­ comed the Rev. J. Need­ ham, of Clitheroe, who s p o k e a b o u t h is experiences in America while attending the wed­ ding of his son in Tucson, Arizona, earlier this year. Mrs B. Hodgson was the pianist. Speaker at the meeting


describing life in 1773 leading up to the George Battersby murder and giv­ ing a brief picture of the people of that time. He was thanked by Mrs R. Seed. Mrs Lupton thanked


on October 24th, at 2-15 p.m., will be Miss B. Bingham, who will show holiday slides. New mem­ bers are welcome.


everyone who had helped with"the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to celebrate the 75th birthday of the NFYVI and 70th year of the LFWI, which raised £232.50 for children’s charities. Mrs Nancy Boardman


was instructed how to vote at the autumn council meeting in Lancaster and


members were informed of the WI House open days


was held in Grindleton M e th o d is t C h u rch schoolroom on Saturday, when £105 was raised for chapel funds.


Jumble A successful jumble sale


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members were taken on a pictorial journey “Up a river and down a dale” on Tuesday, when Mr Dennis Cairns, of Barnoldswick,


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quiz organised by Mrs F. Herman was enjoyed by all and a supper of cheese fingers and coffee cake was served. Mrs Lupton thanked Mrs Papworth and the Clitheroe mem­ bers for a super night.


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showed excellent slides of Ribblesdale and Wharfe- dale, telling of many interesting and historic features along the way.


Mr and Mrs Tom Varley, a bric-a-brac stall was run by members of St Mary’s Church, Gisburn, at a recent “Steam weekend” at Todber Caravan Park. The sum of £150 was raised for the Church Tower Fund.


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