Clitheroc Advertiser & Times, Fetmary 7th, 1901 5 Clitheroe 2232$ (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified)


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Tables


Saint’s life There was a warm and


nippy atmosphere inside it .Mary’s Church, Gis- >urn, for the family ser­ vice on Sunday. In his iddress, the vicar, tile Rev. J. Iaunby, told of the early life of St Francis of Assisi and of how lie turned his back on wealth and privilege to dedicate himself to the poor and destitute and of his love for all God’s creatures. During the service, the


the whist and domino drive organised by the Gisburn Festival Hall Management Committee.


There were B1 tables at


MCs were Mr F. Wall and MrsT. Hell. Whist whist winners:


SIMQNST0NE


No vote Residents in Simonstone


will not be able to vote in the forthcoming Ribble Valley by-election. At the monthly meeting


Ladies — M. .Jackson, D. Mason, F. Wall. Gents — A. Hargreaves, A. Moor- house, .1. Cowperthwaite. Dominoes: II. Nelson,


Oddic, B. Farrow.


choir sang “Spirit of the Living God" and Mr Lumby taught the children to sing “Two Little Eyes to Look to God.” Mr Richard Hughes read the


Mr John Rowbottom expresed thanks. M e m b e r s w e r e


reminded of the trip to B r id g e m e r e G a r d e n C en tre and Stapeley Water Gardens bn June


R. Earnshaw, A. Barker. Raffle: M. Norcross, .1.


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paraded to the altar by Julie Hacking, who with her sister Rachel took up the collection. Organist was Mrs D. Rice. Mr Lumby announced


lesson. The Brownie flag was


Hearty lunch Tile ch i l ly w in te r


weather was forgotten for a while as Rimington Lei­ sure Club members tucked into a hearty lunch of meat and polato pie, followed by jam sponge and custard or


that Sunday School will commence at 10-45 a.m. in the vicarage from


February 17th. All chil­ dren are welcome to attend, plus any adult who is! interested in teaching.


Pie and peas The choir of St Mary’s


Parish Church, Gisburn, recently enjoyed a pie and peas supper, followed by games and a treasure hunt, at the vicarage. A gj-eat time was had by all and thanks were expressed to the vicar, tlie Rev. J. Lumby, for his hospitality, Mr E. Sedg­ wick for organising the supper and Mr Bill Lea­ cock for help with the


games.


Skating Thirty-five members


and friends of Gisburn


YFC travelled by coach to Blackburn for an evening of skating at the new ice


arena.Next week's meeting will be a visit to Kelbrook YFC for a quiz night.


trifle.After the meal, games of dominoes were enjoyed and the raffle was won by Mr G. Lambert, Mr W. Peacock, Mr 1). Seed and Mrs.l. Wharmby. Tribute was paid to the


of Simonstone Parish Council, the clerk reported that Ribble Valley Bor­ ough Council had sent a letter regarding the by-e- iection. Members heard that due to the operation of the parliamentary con­ stituencies act 198(1, the transfer of Simonstone parish into the Ribble Val­ ley constituency has not yet taken place. The effect of this is that electors liv­ ing in Simonstone will be ineligible to register a vote at the forthcoming by-e­


lection. Members also _ heard


that planning applications had been received for the erection of an outdoor equestrian centre, an extension to form a coffee lounge and a link to the lounge bar at Higher Trap]) Farm and for the erection of a detached dwelling at Sunny Side, Dene Top, Whallcy Road. The clerk also reported


memory of member Mr George Cock, oi Middop, who sadly passed away at Christmas. The next meeting will


be on February 27th, at 12-:I0 p.m.


1st.The next meeting will be held in the Old School on February 28th when the Rev. Alan Reid will be the speaker.


Singers Simonstone Mothers’


Union is holding an open evening in tile Old School


on Tuesday at 7-45 p.m. Special guests will be Sally and Gerald Britnell, who will provide a musical evening.


Six signs The Neighbourhood


Watch Scheme is taking shape in Simonstone. with many villagers showing an interest, Simonstone I’ar-


'READ.;


Club drive Prizewinners at Read


Constitutional Club whist drive were: Ladies — Mrs M. Pollard, Mrs M. Grime. Gents — Mrs A. Taylor, Mr G. II. Taylor. Special prize was won


be held on Wednesday, February 20th at 2p.m.


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and there will be no whist s o c i a l o n S a t u r d a y ,


School will be closed for the week beginning Mon­ day, February 11th, but a lunch will be served by the WRVS on Wednesday,


February Kith. Whalley Grammar


by Mr G. Law and MC was Mrs P. Larkin.


ers’ Union enjoyed a New


Letters Members of Read Moth­


Year supper at the Higher Trapp Hotel, Simonstone, during which enroling member Mrs Muriel Reid read le t te r s from the group’s indoor members. Members were informed


Over 60s Domino winners at Sab-


February lMth. Helping carers The work of Crossroads


den Over 60s' Monday social were: Mr .1. Royle, Mrs E. Ford. Mrs I. Met­ calfe, Mrs D1 Bass. Whist: Ladies — Mrs M. Wade, Mrs 1. Flannagan. Gents _ Mr F. Cottam, Mrs G. Walmsley. Raffle: Miss E.


care attendants was


described to members of Whalley Mothers’ Union by Mrs Kathleen Eas­ twood. who explained how the scheme was able to help carers enjoy a few hours’ break from their responsibilities each week. She answered many ques­


tions.


about the MU Wave of Prayer week, when those


ish Council was told. RC Briercliffe advised


members at the monthly meeting that six Neigh­ bourhood Watch signs should be, purchased, for Whalley Road, Trapp Lane, Fountains Avenue, M a rew o o d A v e lin e , Clough Lane and Haugh


that bus shelter replace­ ments were needed for the lay-by on Whalley Road, at the parish garden on Whalley Road and on the riverside opposite Philips Components. A further request was


Lane.It was decided to order the signs and place them on


street lumps. The clerk reported that


made for the Ribble Valley Council dog warden to increase visits to Read and Simonstone to curb the recent up-turn in dog foul­


Festival


anniversary of Slaidburn, Newton, Dunsop Bridge and Lane Ends May Queen Festival. A meeting will be held in Slaidburn Village Hall on Monday at 8 p.m. to elect committee members and discuss the


This year sees the With event.Support from all the vil­


lages would be welcome to ensure the continuation of the festival


ing.


Shrubs Members of Simonslone


Garden Club spent an entertaining evening at the Old School when Mr Ben Andrews, of Gar- s tan g , talked about autumn flowering shrubs, their care and pruning. Mr Andrews, who also spoke about roses to the large audience, illustrated his talk with delightful slides.


a proposal to reduce the existing JO m.p.li. speed limit on the Aii71 to M


m.p.h. would be on the agenda of the Lancashire County Council Highways and Transport Committee. Members also heard


O


in the Blackburn Diocese pray for the linked dio­ ceses of Bloemfontein in South Africa, East New­ foundland and Labrador in Canada and Sckconoi in Ghana. Read’s allocated time is 11-M


Waste skip The next meeting of the


on February 15th in St John’s Church, and all members are invited. The next meeting, on


O a.m. to noon


February 2(ith, will be an open one when the guest speaker will be Mrs Rose­ mary Brockbank, who will give* a demonstration enti­ tled "Flowers for Mother.”


Scouts’ SOS Read Scout and Guide


that le t te r s had been received from Blackburn, Ilyndburn and Ribble Val­


ley Health Authority regarding public access to health authority meetings and that enquiries were currently taking place regarding access points for the emergency services to the Philips Components factories. The clerk informed the


Group has terrific support, with large numbers of chil­ dren in the various sec­ tions and the back-up of a hard-working fund-raising committee, but it is strug­ gling for leaders in the Cub Scouts, Brownie and Scout sections. Experience in Scouting


Queen Elizabeth Playing Fields Committee will be held at the lie Lacy Arms on Mo inlay evening, beginning at 8 p.m. Among the items on the agenda will be a report on


;!)0rstM een\


China Members of Hurst


Green WI were welcomed


by Mrs K. Young. Mrs 12. Helchar offered her ser­ vices as delegate to the spring council in March and Mrs h. Wilkinson and Mrs F. Holden agreed to attend the .June meeting in Birmingham. It was reported that a


and Guiding is not neces­ sary but enthusiasm is! If you feel you could assist please contact Colin Arm­ strong (Tel: 79229).


council that no capital allo­ cation had been received bv LCC for new road schemes in 1091/02 and


that a letter had been received from tile Depart­ ment of Environment Planning Inspectorate


detailing the refusal of banning permission on and at Whins Lane, Read.


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Eaves WI Miss Spurgeon introduced Mr Frank Barnes, of Clitheroe. who gave a delightful film show of his trip to Thailand 'Pile views and music


Cake stall Read Guides held a suc­


cessful cake stall on Satur­ day morning, raising .0(1 for funds. Thanks were expressed by leader Linda Webster to all those who baked or bought cakes.


Opera Read School Fondle


Opera is staging a Vic­ torian and Edwardian uvemnjj*in support of the


Discussions Dominoes and some


the possibility of siting a fund-raising waste paper skip in tbe village.


said he would do his very best to step into the place of such a callable Ml’. Mrs E.Walmsley thanked Mi


Evans. Reports were given by-


Mr E. Walmsley and Mr M. Bishop and retiring officers Mr Eric Walmsley and Mrs Jean Bishop were thanked by Mrs Lilburn. Mrs M. A. Bosonnet


Prescott. Thursday’s domino win­


ners: Mrs A. Parkinson, Mr R. Ford, Miss E. Heyes and Mr C. Web­ ster. Whist: Ladies — Mrs A. Haworth, Mrs G. Walmsley. Gents — Mrs J.Bailev. Mr G. Holden. Raffle: Mr .1. Royle.


(president) and Mr Bislio) (treasurer) were both re elected. Officers elected were Mrs C. Lilburn (chairman) and Mrs I. Smith (secretary). New members Mr Whitewcll


and Mr and Mrs E. Duck worth were welcomed. M e ill b e r s w e r e


reminded of the annual dinner taking place on March Kith in the village hall at 7-30 p.m., when the guest speaker will be Mi­ lan Dewliurst.


Brazil On Monday evening


interesting discussions


contributed to an enjoy­ able meeting of the kibb- lesdale Club. Chatburn. Tea hostesses at tile well- attended event were Mrs E. Campbell and Mrs M.


Ridgway.


will be held today, starting at 2-1 f> p.m.


The next domino drive . 'PEN D fcEX P ^


No excuse There is now no excuse


jumble sale would be held in the spring and a coffee evening was scheduled tor November. Mrs ^ ates gave a talk on her visit to China and was thanked by Mrs Belchar. Competition winners


Crotty.


for people dropping litter ill Pendleton. The new lit­ ter bins, provided by Rib­ ble Valley Council, replace the ones which disap­ peared some time ago. The new receptacles


have been placed oil the green opposite tile lormor post office and at the car


park.


were Mrs Crotty, Mrs Jac­ ques and Mrs Holden and the raffle was won by Mrs


Hall funds Fund-raising events


were discussed at a meet­


members of Bolton-by- Bowland YFC bad ail illustrated talk on Brazil and its people by Robert Clarke, a member of Woodplunipton YFC. Robert had been fortu­


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nate to win one of the county’s Silver Juliilc trips in 1988 and told ol the different lifestyle ol the Brazilian people, par­ ticularly tile family lr slayed with, lie ah explained about industry


in tbe country. Adrian Pope expressed


thanks on behalf of mem


hers. A rehearsal lor Lh


entertainment competition fo l low e d . A d r e s s rehearsal will be held today at 7 p.m. in the vil­


lage hall. Drama group Vice-president Mr M.


Charity cracker A cheque for £400,


ing of l’endleton Village Hall Committee. Invents arranged include a quiz night in May, the annual barbecue in June and a dance in early September. Proceeds will be for gen­ eral village hall funds.


New Vestry Fund for Read Church, on March


15th.This is a rearranged date and the tick e ts bought for the original date are valid. New tickets are available from the vicar.


which accompanied the film were enjoyed by everyone. Mrs Bargli gave


the vote of thanks. Winners of the competi­


tion for something Orien­ tal were Miss Spurgeon, Mrs Whowell, Miss Wors- ley-Taylor. Mr E. Nowell won tile rallle. Refresh­ ments were served by


members. WADDiNGTQNj


Paper flowers Several lady members of


Waddingtoa Leisure Club met in the Methodist Schoolroom for a paper flower making class. Fel­


raised by tbe villagers ol Chipping at their annual charity evening betore Christmas for the Willows Child Do v e 1 o p ill e n t Centre, Ashton, near Preston, will be presented to a represenative of the centre at 8-30 p.m. on Monday at the Talbot Hotel, Chipping. Villagers raised the


Winning hands Members of Boltou-by-


Ifl i f i i l i l


Lunch Whist winners at the


Abbey Senior Citizens’ drive in Whalley were: L a d i e s — M r s D . O r ill e r o (I , M rs E . Howarth. Gents — Mrs M. DeLaurier, Mrs M: Grady. Dominoes: Mrs E. Tho-


masson. The annual meeting will


money by street entertain- ment and attractions, in c l u d in g F a t li e r Cliritmas, the Clitheroc Morris Men and Chipping Brownie Pack dressed m traditional costume am serving mince pies. Local teacher, Mrs Kate Hoyle took photographs of chil­ dren for donations, and many villagers and local firms also made donations. The Willows Centre


ley. Hooked clothes


low member Mrs Laura Jackson gave instruction in the basic methods of putting petals, stamens, stems and leaves together, easy examples for begin­ ners being the anemone and daffodil.


through letter box THIEVES poked a long stick with a hook on the end through the letter box of a men s out­ fitters and hooked clothes front a display tail,


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I £2.203 from George I Thomas, of Moor Lane. I Anderson also admitted stealing tools from South- worths Ltd, of Clitheroo, using threatening beha­ viour, damaging property bv kicking the glass win­ dow or a gift shop belong­ ing to Ronald Smith and inflicting grievous bodily


Iain Anderson (20), of Taylor Street. Clitheroe. wlio pleaded guilty to stealing property worth


Before the court was


I harm on James Stuart Regan. Tile defendant


I remanded in custody for I sentence at crown court. Miss Sara Walker, pro­


asked for nine other cases to be considered. He was


secuting, said that police were called to a house in


I youth had been shouting obscenities at the occupier and threatening to smash I windows.


Back York Street, where Anderson and another


Dispersal sale


I A DISPERSAL sale lor L. ami I E. Ruckle, of Hoeklin Farm. I Downhntn, was held at Gisburn I Auction Mart, on Thursday


I There were 41 home-bred Friesian dairy cattle on offer.


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1 Cows due March made to £<>25 1 (average £015); cows due duly to £4!H) (i‘4H0): cows due August to £505 (£400.00); cows served


I November to £505 (£420.00); I cows served December to £540 I (£445.40); cows served January I to £500 (1MSS.05): cows geld in milk to £020 (£208.05). Overall average: £404.40; Friesian stock


goods worth ju s t over Walker said there was a £2.000 and sold them to dispute in which Anderson people in the area.


threatened Regan with ’............1.....


Clitheroe magistrates heard. Altogether they stole In the assault case, Miss


violence unless he handed over £25 which lie said was owed to him. Anderson punched Regan ill the face, holding his head down and striking him with his knee, breaking Regan’s nose. Miss W a 1 k e r s a id


Bowland Village Hall Committee held a whist and domino drive. MCs being Mr S. Hogg (whist) and Mr J . Singleton (dominoes). Whist winners: Ladies


— Mrs P. Knowles, Mrs Moorcroft, Mrs A. I’ratt. Gents — Mr T. Jackson. Mr A. Stott, MrS. Hogg. Dominoes: Mr Nelson,


Cowking presided at the meeting of Bolton-by- Bowland Drama Group, held at tile Copy Nook Hotel. He announced that a profit was made of £279 by the play in November entitled “Not now dar­


ling.”


Kith the Gladys Sutcliffe School of Dancing will per­ form in tile village hall, joined by members of the Drama Group who will act short sketches. Final arrangements


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Meet candidate The ACM of Bolton-by-


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