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Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) N ew s from the Villages KNOWLE GREEN


ien WI welcomed an old member who has now become well-known in the art world for her beautiful flora! arrangements. Mrs Ann Morris, of Dutton, d e l ig h t e d me m b c r s , together with quests from Dongi-idge and Chipping WIs, as she demonstrated and created total harmony in colour, texture and pro­ portion in the art of per­ fect flower arranging. The first arrangement


Floral delights Knnwlc Green and I)al­


depicted “A visit to the circus,” complete with clowns, followed by two a r rangements using a china teapot and cups and saucers, on an old wooden floor tea stand. Her final arrangement


Ber ry and the flower arrangements were raffled during the evening. Mrs June Holden pro­


posed thanks to the hosts on behalf of Longridge and


•Jacob's join tea party will be held to celebrate the anniversary of the WI movement.


TOSSIDE a whist and domino drive


held in Tosside Village Inst i tute in aid of hall funds . MCs we re T. Robinson and IC. Metcalfe. Winners: l). Knowles,


was a modern design mak­ ing "patchwork” in shades of pink.' Mrs N. Ashworth gave the vote of thanks. A competition for a sin­


gle bloom was won by Mrs 1C. Henshaw and Mrs


18 tables There were IS tables for


Chipping members. At the next meeting, a


BOLTON-BY-BOWLAND


Yorkshire visit Members of the Moth­


ers’ Union at St Peter and


St Paul’s Church, Bolton- by-Bowland, have taken p a r t in two e v e n t s recently, the first being the welcome of a party from their link parish, St Clements, Bradford, to spend a pleasant Sunday afternoon walking round the village, followed by Evensong conducted by the Rev. C. Greenwood. A f t e rw a rd s t e a was served in the village hall. For the annual outing,


M. Sutton, M. I.ister, M. Wedlock, IC. Morphel, M. Cornthwaite. .J. Kenyon, K. Tennctt, IC. lCdgar. M. Berry, II. Wood, IJ. Ro­ binson. C. Moon. Draw: T. Cornthwaite,


II. .Jackson, R. Kenyon, K. Tennett, M. Wood, J. Kenyon.


E s s e n t i a l s B ATHRO OM S & T IL E S


their founder president Jessica Lofthouse, was awarded to them for the most outstanding co-oper­ ative effort in the flower arranging class. The four members responsible were Mrs M. Uitchon, Mrs J. Holroyd, MrsJ. Lund and Mrs A. Dyson. Marks for this class


\v h o e n t e red Cl i the roe Area WI Show were well rewarded as a new trophy, donated by Millington awl Lnnghn WI in memory of


Members of the branch BILLINGTON


Theatre talk Members of Ebonezcr


theatre. This was followed by a sing-along which everyone enjoyed. Mrs K. Lowe gave the


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members visited "ICmmer- dale Farm" country, par­ ticularly enjoying a look round the church. After a fish and chip lunch at Harry Ramsden’s, they t ravel led to Bradford Cathedral for a guided tour by one of the Friends of the Cathedral. A tour of the parish of St Clements concluded th i s very interesting day. On Sunday, members of


added to the co-operative class for crafts, cookery, handicrafts, produce and preserves made them win­ ners of the Silver Kose- bowl. Mrs I\ Jeilev, Mrs J. Holroyd, Mrs I). Mof- fatt, Mrs C. Simms, Mrs S. McColm, Mrs I*. Wat­ son and Mrs IS. Partington were congratulated and special mention was made of Mrs R. Rushion. who won second place for her Victoria sandwich cake out of !i2 entries. Members, friends and


the MU will be serving refreshments in the school at the village fete. On Sep­ tember util, a parly will travel (o London to visit Mary Sumner House and take part in Evensong at Westminster Abbey.


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leton WI have been learn­ ing how to keep fit over the past three weeks. Mrs Bowie, of Paythorno, a members of Bashall Eaves WI, has been taking keep fit classes in the institute and about 20 members and friends attended. The WI is allowed to


have three classes a year of an educational nature.


SIMONSTONE


Congratulated Guest speaker at Simon-


stone WI was Mr ,1. Wal­


Fighting fit Some members of Pend­


Bowland Young Farmers’ Club travelled to Clitheroe Ambulance Stat ion on Monday evening, when the duty staff told them about life in the service, showed them the emergency ambulance and explained how equipment worked. There will be no meet­


Ambulance Members of Bolton-by-


ing next week due to the Bank Holiday, and mem­ bers with t ickets are reminded that they will next meet on September :ird at 7p.m. to travel to Blackpool for the annual show trip.


children were invited to the celebration tea party on September 11th, in the old school, from 2-MO to I- M


competition for the oldest penny, won by Mrs E.


0 p.m. Mr Walton judged the


Haworth, Mrs S. Ogden and Mi’s I. Robinson. At the meeting on Sep­


tember 20th there will be a blue stall. The waste paper collection will be held on August Mist.


-HURST GREEN


Winning hands Whist winners at Hurst


vote of thanks and Mrs Muriel Kay played the organ. Refreshments were served. Next week's speaker will be Mr W. Hoilidav. of Clitheroe.


Baptist Church Ladies' Social Hour at Billington heard a talk by Mr F.dmond Cnmbien, of Clitheroe, about


parish meeting was held in


Parish topics The annual Downham


the school on Monday evening, chaired by Lord Clitheroe. Various items were dis­


THORNLEY


cussed, including car park­ ing, l i t ter bins, water pressure, brouk cleaning and television reception. Lord Clitheroe was re­


elected chairman for the next year and Mr Geoffrey Brai thwai te was re-e­ lected clerk.


Winding up Downbam and Twiston


the Asslietnn Arms on Monday evening to wind up this year's fete. Each of the seven organisations will receive £243. Next year, the format


Fete Committee met at


month for youngsters from St Leonard's Scout and Guide groups tit Langho, with summer camps at Criccieth, North Wales, and at Rydal Hall, in the Lake District. Three patrols of Scouts


At camp i t has been a busy


seaside camp. Their pro­ gramme included a ride on the Ffestiniog Railway and a trip underground at the Sygttn Copper Mine, as wel l as wa lk in g , archery, canoeing and swimming. A close compet it ion


were lucky to enjoy some of the best weather of the summer, just right for a


will be different, with a dinner dance in February to launch a grand draw and a village (lance in May, when the winners will be drawn. Thanks w e r e e x p r e s s e d to everyone who helped to make this year's fete a success.


READ


between patrols was won by the Cobras, led by Jay lioreesorun, ju s t four points in front of the l’an- thers. led by I’eter Taylor. Sixteen Guides unfor­


Green Over (ids drive were: Ladies — Mrs C. Holden, Mrs K. Ains­ worth. Gents — Mr W. Knowles, Mr.I. l’eel. Dominoes : Mrs M.


man.


MeManoman, Mr H. Ains­ worth, Mrs F. Greeu- halgh, Mr F. Brown. Raffle: .Mrs M. McMano-


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tail made up just part of an extensive collection of jewellery on show to mem­ bers of Sawley WI. T h e col lect! o n a 1 s o


the hair of an elephant's


Elephant’s tail A bracelet made from


tunately experienced very different weather. But their changed programme, arranged by leader Bar­ bara Cooper, ensured they bad an enjoyable week and included pony trekking, a cruise on Windermere, roller skating and swim­ ming. One of the highlights of


award went to Jennifer Holt.


.SABDEN


included a variety of gem­ stones and semi-precious stones. Mrs .1. Spencer gave an interesting talk on tile history and supersti­ tions that surround certain g ems to n e s . She was thanked by Mrs Alison Blakemore. The compet i t ion for


ton, whose talk, "Lloyds of London," was very well received, as he related how communications had changed from their early beginnings 300 years ago. Coffee houses played tin important role and even today face to face commu­ nications are important part in business.


’’baubles, bangles and beads" was won by Mrs A. Askew, Mrs .1. Craddock and Mrs S. Jury. A r ra n ge m cuts w e re


of Sabden held its second annual fun day, with 170 runners taking part in the Witches Clough fell race oil the slopes of i’endle Hill, while local children played on massive inflnt- ables in the village. The event, which raised t’2ot) for the Motor Neurone Disease Fund in Rreston. was organised by Mr l ’eter Lord, of Top Row. The Holme Committee


Fun day The Holme Committee


made for the tea party, which is to be held on Sun­ day, September dth. to celebrate the Toth anni­ versary of the Wl. The busy (lay will include cream teas, to be served between 2-30 and -1 -GO p.m. in the village school. I u fo rma t io n about


the week was a campfire held jointly with Scouts of the f)2nd Bayonne Troop from Now Jersey, USA. "Guide of tile camp"


Ladies — Mrs S. I,aw.Mrs Cliarnley. Cents — Mr G. Holden, Mr E. Hearing. Special prize was won by Mrs M. Wilkinson and MG was Mrs P. Larkin.


('(institutional Club were: sored walk organised by


Nine-mile walk All proceeds of a spon­


tion to the Church Urban Fund. The walk will take place on September 2nd starting at 2 p.m. from Whalley Abbey, finishing nine miles later at St Paul's Church. Low Moor. Clitlieroe. it will take in part of the Ribhle Way.


Whalley Deanery will iro towards Read’s 'contnliu-


Winners Whist winners at Read


with-Wheat ley Wl had an informative talk on drugs at their August meeting when the speaker, Mr J. Cart hey. a member of the probation service since I!i7:!. told members about various drugs that can tie bought and the effects they have nil the user. A vote of thanks was pro­ posed In' Mrs Anne Free­ man. The competition for the


Drugs Members of Thurnley-


most appealing child photograph was won by Mrs Irene Aire.v, with Mrs Margaret Blackburn in second place. Raffle win­ ners were Mrs D.Charnley and Mrs Cartliey. The birthday party will


lie held at Alston Hall on September -Ith. starting at 7p.m., and the Wl tea party, with all proceeds going In charily, will lake place oil September lltli, at Meg Hall. Thornlcy, between 1 p.m. and n p.m.


GISBURN


Colourful sight 'Hu* ancient church of St


tomorrow until Monday evenin.tr. from 10 a.m. to S p.m. On Sunday there will be festival songs of praise at 0-20 p.m.


has boon a hive of activity all week as parishioners prepare for their annual flower festival. The lovely old building should ho glowing with colour from arrangements set up by various groups within the parish, depicting hymns of praise and worship. The festival is open from


Mary the Virgin, (Jisburn, done by their junior coun­


Parents’ soccer Not wanting to be out­


Ju n io r Footbal l Club played a friendly game against an AlLham Ambu­ lance Station team. Left -winger David Eaves sur­ prised everyone by scoring two goals despi te bis glasses being steamed up because of the driving rain. Readstone ran out 5- 2 winners with other goals from Steve Credie, John Hill and Clive Bennett.


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several day courses during the coming mouths was given out to members, and a letter from local MP Mr David W a d d in g to n , regarding the closure of Bratnley Meade Hospital, was read out. The raffle was won bv Mrs Crad­ dock.


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are urged to start prepar­ ing for the village horticul­ tural show, to take place at the Buck Inn on Sep­ tember 11th. A special giant marrow


Giant marrows Gardeners in Grimilcton


competition will be held, to see who lias grown the biggest specimen from seeds given out earlier in the year. There will be classes for


intends to hold a country market day in the village on September 2nd, from 10 a.m. There will be stalls along Walt Street and I’endle Street East, plus children’s amusements and donkey rides. Anyone wishing to book a stall should contact Mrs Eileen Lowe or Mr Colin Hart­ ley.


Tricks and spots Monday’s domino win­


ners were: Mrs I. Met­ calfe. Mr R. Eden, Mr J. Royle and Mrs M. Otldie. Whist winners: Mr J. Oddie, Mrs C. Sefton, Mrs M. Swift and Mrs M. Wade. Raffle: Miss E Hayes. Thursday's domino win­


ton Wl Mrs M. I.upton


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use and prepare the differ­ ent fruits and vegetables which are now appearing in shops and supermar­ kets. Her humorous anec­ dotes were most enter ­ ta ining and everyone enjoyed tasting the results of her display. Miss I). Peace gave the vote ol thanks. A coffee evening held at


ners: Mr R. Ford, Mr .1. Abbott, Mrs I. Metcalfe, Mrs J. Riley. Whist: Mrs M. Swift. Mrs M. Pickles. Mrs J. Bailey. Mrs Hut­ chinson. Raffle: Mrs E. Marsden.


.DOWNHAM


vegetables, flowers, plants and preserves and all pro­ duce will be auctioned for charity after the show, proceeds going to Guide Dugs for file Blind anil the Cancer Research Cam­ paign. Doors will be open to


dle works was enjoyed by members of Downham Wl, who were shown how the


Candle works A visit to Whalley can­


various designs were pro­ duced and were able to buy samples. The visit was followed by supper at the Apricot Meringue in Clith­ eroe. Arrangements were dis­


accept produce from li-30 p.m. and it is hoped that as many villagers as possi­ ble will enter.


cussed for the WI birthday ball and the senior citizens' party on September 11th to celebrate the Queen Mother's birthday.


W a (1 (1 o w H all ra i s ed £27(i.3(i and thanks were


expressed to all those who helped. Members were remin­


ded about the tea party on September 11th. from 3 to (i p.m. There will be bric- a-brac and produce and preserve stalls. To celebrate 7f> years ol


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celebrates her 80th birth­ day this month, invited members to her party.


very successful time at the Clitheroe Show, winning tlie prize for the small institute with most points. Mrs Teresa Bell, who


September were made and till villagers tire welcome to join in. Gisburn again had a


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