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Family fun An afternoon of fun for


at St Mary’s annual Sum­ mer Fair at St Mary’s School, Chipping, on Saturday, with stalls sell­ ing cakes, sweets and handicrafts, refreshments- including a barbecue and sideshows such as darts, wellie throwing and egg catching. At 2-30 p.m. there will


be an open tug-of-war competition for eight-man teams. There will also be children’s races, a barrel organ, bouncing castle, the Longridge Rosettes and much more. The fair is to be opened


presented to Mrs Kathleen Brierley. The draw was won by Mrs Florence Hall and in the competition, “The most unusual thing I have ever done,” the win­ ner was Mrs Jean Price, with Mrs Joyce Darby second and Mrs Eileen Leyland third. Members were remin­


decoration and hair styling will be demonstrated. Birthday flowers were


ded that the 31st birthday party takes place next month.


Amazing life At the Ebenezer Baptist


by Mr and Mrs B. Tudor at 1-30 p.m. Admission is 20|) for adults, but free to children.


the speaker at Chipping WI, her subject being “Colour me beautiful." She gave many interesting tips on make-up techniques and and the right colours to wear for individual needs. The model was Mrs Kath Rigby. Members entertained visitors from Longridgc,


Colour Mrs Vera Halstead was


Grimsargh and Caldervale institutes. Supper was provided by the commit­ tee. The competition involved an attractive headscarf and the winner was Mrs B. Costello. Birthday flowers were


Church Women’s Hour, Billington, Miss Muriel Kay described the life of Helen Keller, who became deaf, dumb and blind from the age of two. She spoke of her amaz­


SABDEN Fish cakes


fish cakes with parsley sauce and vegetables, fol­ lowed by apple strudel and cream. Making a return visit


Sabden Age Concern Leisure Club’s menu was


chairman, Coun. Bernard Parfitt, as soon as possi­ ble.


Open air mass


was Mr Gerald Noreross, who entertained by sing­ ing and playing the organ and piano and relating am u s in g e p i s o d e s experienced during his career. He was thanked by Mr Jack Britcliffe. A house plant and card were presented to Miss


ing educational achieve­ ments and selfless life of service to others world­


St Mary’s RC Church in Sabden, which is dedicated to Our Lady Queen of Peace, celebrated her feast day with an open air mass in the grounds on Monday evening. A b o u t 70 p e o p le


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attended at the grotto in the church grounds, where mass was said by Fr Leon


House Farm, Newton, by permission of Mr and Mrs E. Finder, and raised £1,000 for band funds from the day’s proceedings. The band played musical


held a fun day at Hill


Morris. Singer and gui­ tarist Steve Robinson, accompanied by guitarist Stuart Baldwin, played throughout the service. Afterwards, several


Edna Bibbv for her 80th birthday. Members were informed of a trip to Settle on August 21st, for which names are being taken. Names were requested from those wishing to be


wide, helped by the devoted loyalty of her teacher, Miss Anne Sulli­ van. Owing to v a r io u s


absences due to holidays, Miss Kay also led the meeting and played the organ.


Fun day for band Slaidburn Silver Band


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considered for a free smoke alarm, in response to the recent television campaign. Entries are required for


people who had been on a pilgrimage to Medugorje in Yugoslavia, where “Our Lady” is said to appear each evening, described their experiences. The weather stayed fine and later everyone retired to the church hall for refresh­ ments.


a Lancashire women’s writing competition in either prose or poetry. The winning entry will he published in “ Every Woman” magazine. Mention was also made


presented to Mrs J. Hol­ den and raffle winners were Mrs A.Linch, one of the visitors and Mrs S. Latham. The evening ended with a quiz.


Mayor, Coun. Howel Jones, visited Mrs Mar­ garet Wallbank, a resident of The Manor 11 ouse, Chatburn, during celebra­ tions to mark her Doth birthday. These included a family party and surprise visitors.


90 years old The Kibble Vailey


Skills exchange The speaker at Hilling-


ton and Lanplm W i was well-known to members, being former LFWI chair- m a n M r s F 1 o r e n c e Smithies, who was intro­ duced by vice-president Mrs Meryl Ibbotson. Her talk, "So I wanted to be a speaker," was given with P l e a s a n t her usual flair.


gave a full report of the AGM held at the Royal Albert Hall. There is to be an


Mi’s Marjorie Copson


exchange of skills day at the home of Mrs Cathie Jarvis, when paper quill­ ing, bead work, cake


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friends of Chatburn Moth­ ers' Union ended the year’s meetings with a mystery drive through the Yorkshire countryside, finishing with an enjoyable meal in Long Preston. Mrs U. Grosvenor thanked organiser Mrs li. Quayle. Mrs D. Brewer invited


Mystery drive Thirty members and


of an advice and informa­ tion day at the office behind the Age Concern shop in Clitheroe on July 10th, from 10 a.m. until -1 p.m. Staff will be available to give advice on a wide range of issues, including house insurance and wel­ fare rights needs. Annual membership


Mrs M. Moorhouse and Mr Derek Warburton. The next luncheon/social is on July 18th, at 12-30 p.m.


Fingers crossed Weather permitting, it


fees are due and remain at £1. Short mat bowling con­ tinues throughout the summer. The draw was won by


for Sabden County Pri­ mary School on Saturday night, ensuring that its barbecue in the school yard went ahead as planned. Parents, children and staff joined in country dancing to taped music, with deputy head Mrs Doreen Whailey acting as the caller. Afterwards there was a


Country dancing The weather stayed fine


supper of chicken, beef­ burgers, sausage and salad.


drive on Monday, domino winners were: Mr R. Eden, Mrs I). Bass, Mr C. Webster, Mrs P. Whit­ taker. Whist: Ladies — Mrs M. Swift, Mrs E. Marsden. Gents — Mrs G.


Over 60s At Sabden Over (>0s


Walmsley, Mr J. Oddie. Draw: Mrs A. Parkinson. Thursday’s domino win­


everyone to the first meet­ ing of the next session at the end of August.


was spent in a domino drive at the Ribblesdale Club, Chatburn. Winners were Mrs J. Tomlinson and Mrs D. Atkinson. Tea hostesses were Mrs J. Bowskill, Mrs M. Ridgway and Mrs E. Campbell.


A pleasant afternoon A


will be sports day for pupils of St Mary’s RC Primary School on Tues­ day. Races should be underway by 1-30 p.m. on the school field in Watt Street and everyone is welcome to go along and watch.


agenda at next Tuesday’s meeting of Sabden Parish Council will be the appointment of a new clerk to succeed retiring clerk Mrs Joan Wallace. Applications from anyone s interested in the post


Needing clerk Among the items on the


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Wartime nursing P e n d 1 e t o n W I w a s


entertained by one of its


own members when Miss Ada Yates talked about her varied experiences as a nurse during the last war. Her duties took her far and wide and included Italy and other places around the Mediterran­ ean. She was thanked by Mrs Doherty. Names were taken for a


trip to Alston Hall in October and for three evening classes on keep fit in August. Forthcoming events


ners were: Mrs M. Oddie, Mrs A. Parkinson, Mrs I. Cottam, Mrs D. Bass. Whist: Ladies — Mrs M. Swift. Mrs M. Moorhonse. Gents — Mrs G. Walms­ ley, Mr F. Cottam. Draw — Mrs B. Brennand, Mr R. Ford. The Over (jOs meet each


Monday and Thursday at 7-30 p.m. in St Mary's Hall, when till players are welcome to go along.


Mary’s School in Sabden are holding a fun summer event — a treasure hunt, on Sunday, starting at school at 10 a.m. There are routes for


Treasure hunt The F rien d s of St


interludes throughout the afternoon, children of Slaidburn School did may- pole dancing, there was a falconry display by Mr Poole, of Slaidburn, and another resident, Mr McNamce, brought his steam engine. There were also two. model traction engines from Mr K. Taylor and G. Kean, of Newton. Other attractions were a


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“TELL you what, Daisy . . . these folk are running a competition on where we drop our first cow-pat. Let’s mek ’em wait!”


bouncing castle, coconut shy and an old-time trial of strength machine, a bring- aml-buy and a range of sideshows, including a tombola and bran tub. Band uniforms, photo­ graphs and scrapbooks were on show. Ploughman’s lunches


George Parker, A. Rigby, Anne Dixon, A. Daborn, G. Weisters, Anne Hough (raffle), Gareth Beattie, John King-Wilkinson (gues s ing weight of cheese), G. Tedstone (bagatelle). Susan Baron (chimp), Emma Cowking, Richard Holden (marbles), Mrs J. MacNamee (object in cake).


and afternoon teas were served and Mr and Mrs N. Shaw barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers. Prizewinners were:


tle. Just because you’re the only one who can spell bovine spongiform encephalopathy, you think you can tell the rest of us what to do.” But farmer Leonard


“Oh, that’s you, Myr­


anybody still holding a ticket for the competi­ tion can take-it to the garage to be entered in the draw. The event was the


there was no mucking about with the results, the Vicar, the Rev. Alan Bailey was cow- pat adjudicator. The event raised


Birtles’ five Friesians from Lower Clough Farm, West Bradford, kept everybody waiting in the rain for one hour on Sunday before five cow-p a ts could be recorded on the grid map of the field in the West Bradford “Cow P a t C a p e r s ’ ’ competition. And to make sure


ing stall was bravely manned by Guides from the area and village ladies served afternoon teas. In the evening, a bar­


finale of a weekend ol sports and social events organised by the West B ra d fo rd P la y in g Fields Management Committee. Entries for the annual sports day on Saturday were up on last year for the I I events. A fancy dress compe­


becue on the playing fields proved popular, with more than 100 attending.


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tition was judged by Mr and Mrs Edwin Gret- ton, of the Old Hall, West Bradford. . Winners: Under 5


years — Michelle and Emma Creighton (A


£1,501) towards the vil­ lage hall building fund, which currently stands in excess of £25,000. Prizes ranged from


Fellowship A congregation from


Grass ingin n. Richmond and Settle attended the ltlttt) Dales Fellowship at Grassington Congrega­ tional Chapel on Saturday. The Rev. Ra ch e l


Marlin Top. Askrigg,


sessions opened with “praise worship,” led by Andy and Helen Sellars, of Thresh field. Throughout the conference, groups were given stimulating discussion topics, includ­ ing hojics and dreams for the churches. The annual business


Nicholls spoke on the pressure suffered by the churches as revealed in Galatians, explaining that St Paul’s counsel related to the law and faith. Morning and afternoon


adults and children, end­ ing with lunch at a local farm or at school, depend­ ing on the weather.


£200 for the winner down to £25 and win- n e r s w e r e : Bo h Edwards, of Wadding- ton; C. Wright, of Eaves Hall Lane, West Bradford: A. Pike, of Harrogate; E. Lambert, of West Bradford; and Mr L. Murphy; of Wad- dington. A mystery prize is being offered at B r ia n D o o t s o n ’s garage, Clitheroe, and


woodman and a tree), Chloe Thompson (Pad­ dington Bear), Chris­ topher Bristol (Humpty Dumpty). (i - 12 years — N i c h o 1 a M a r s d c n (Gyp s y R o s e L e c ), Gemma Lloyd (Carmen Miranda), joint third Stephen and Peter Bris­ tol, Richard and Jon­ athan Carter (both as “a cow”). A football competi­


tion was won by I)r Alisdair Carter, of West B rad fo r d , an d M r Andrew Marsden, who also lives in the village, won the ta rg e t golf contest. A wet sponge throw-


enjoyed by 38 members and friends of Hurst Green Over 00s Club. They stopped for morning coffee before boarding the Royal Sovereign at Botany Bay for a three-hour sail along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.


On the canal A canal cruise was


meeting followed, pre­ sided over by the minis­ ter, who thanked secre­ taries Miss H. Marsh and Mr W. M. Bell, treasurer Mr H. K. Moorhouse, flower arranger Mrs A. Graham and the Grassing­ ton catering ladies. Mr J. Howeroft thanked


was served, followed by a few games of bingo. A sing-song and a couple of solos by Mrs K. Young were very much appre­ ciated and dancing ended the three-hour trip. The coach then headed


During the cruise, lunch


the minister for her excel­ lent presentation. It was proposed that Newton and Ravonstonedale be con­ tacted to arrange the venue for next year’s fel­ lowship. After tea, the congrega­


for Southport, where the (tarty took advantage of the shops and enjoyed tea, before arriving home early in the evening. A draw held on the coach was won by Miss M. Jackson and Mrs K. Seed. The next and final out­ ing of the season will be to


tion joined in a communion service, with servers the Rev. D. W. Ruddick, of Settle, and Mrs Graham.


everyone for their help and support at the “Italian Jo b ,” held at Lawson House on June 1st. A la sag n e su p p e r w a s served. The evening was a great success, raising £381. A walk and a supper at


the Buck Inn, Grindleton, were arranged for the next meeting. Anyone wishing to take part is asked to meet at G-30 p.m. at the village school car park on July 19th.1 If the weather is wet, partici­ pants are asked to meet at the Buck Inn at 8 p.m. The winners of a compe­ tition entitled “I never


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the old-time music hall at Marine Mall, Fleetwood, on S eptember l i l th . Anyone interested should contact the secretary or treasurer as soon as possi­ ble to avoid disappoint­ ment, as numbers are limited.


run by Mrs Kirk and Mrs Hacking made £12. Mem­ bers were reminded that the next meeting is on August 21st, when the competition is for an old jug. Tea hostesses will be Mrs Crabtree, Mrs Bald­ win and Mrs Bristol and there will be a bring-and- buy stall.


include the WI Driver of the Year finals at Doning- ton Park on July Mth and a “Dry-Ski” teach-in on August 13th at l’endle Ski Club, Nick of I’endle. A bring-and-buy stall


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weekly whist drive were: ladies — Mrs D. Slinger, Mrs S. Law. Gents — Mr G. Law, Mrs Cropper. The special prize was


Special The winners of the


won by Mrs A. Cunliffe and MC was Mrs P. Lar­ kin.


Herbal medicine A district nursing sister


Green Over tiOs were: Ladies — li. Ainsworth,


Right cards Whist winners at Hurst


for a quarter of a century, Mrs E. Wilby gave mem­ bers of Knowle Green and Dutton WI an insight into her career. She described how the practice of herbal medicine offered sufferers not just relief from symp­ toms, but improvement in general health and vitality too.


year before qualifying to become a member of the National Institute of Medi­ cal Herbalists. The vote of thanks was given by Mrs N. Ashworth. The produce bring-and-


She is now in her final


buy stall proved a success, as did the monthly draw. Competition winners were


Mrs Nuttall and Mrs Knowles. The tea party was dis­


cussed and it Jacob’s join proposed. Members were reminded to deliver their cakes and scones to Mrs


Ashworth’s shop, the collection point. The next meeting is to


be held in August, due to holidays.


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S. Robinson. Gents —■ Mr Haworth, M. Jackson. Dominoes: J. Holden, M. Buckingham, Mrs McMan- amon, K. Seed. Raffle: R. Richardson.


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domino drive when mem­ bers were faced with the problem of the speaker failing to turn up. Several games were played and the winners were Mrs Ali­ son Blakemore, Mrs Frances Parker and Mrs Anne Askew. President Mrs Joan Por­


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Winning hands Domino winners at a


drive at Slaidburn Village


July 28th, at 7-15 p.m. WHALLEY


Hall were: E. Brodrick, C. Wiseman, M. Briggs and E. Edgar. Whist. Gents — F. Wall, S. Hogg, S. Clark. Ladies — D. Mason, D. Knowles, A. Wightman. Draw: M. Brennand, H. Jackson, A. Rigby, P. Metcalfe, G. Baines, P. Robson. The next drive is on


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