Cdtheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22328 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (ClassiJtedJ News from the Villages GISBURN


Tour factory Members of Gisburn


YFC travelled to Steeton to visit Ohmeda, part of the multi-national group BCC Health Care and a leading UK manufacturer and distributer of pre­ cision medical equipment. After watching a video


Club children sang three action choruses and the Archdeacon of Craven, the V en . B r ia n Sm i th preached. The Rev. Jon­ athan Lumby led the ser­ vice and organist was Mrs Diane Rice. Afterwards, 35 adults


Back in church, Sunday


Sermons The Rev. Roy Turvey,


about the company, they were given an extensive tour of the factory, par­ ticularly the production of ventilators used in anaes­ thetics. The vote of thanks was proposed by Carol Graveston. This year, Settle Dis­


and children took part in “beating the bounds.” The route, organised by choir- men Mr Ernest Sedgwick and Mr Dudley Green, led them round the southern extent of the boundary, following “Gisburn Old Road.” A picnic lunch was taken at Newfield Edge, where Mr and Mrs Don Nicholson provided hot drinks. The walkers went over


tr ic t YFC Rally was hosted by Gisburn at the auction mart and included competitions varying from stock judging and cookery to tractor handling and tug-of-war. Five clubs participating were Burton- in-Lonsdale, Coniston Cold, Lawkland, Rathmell and Gisburn. Gisburn members tak­


Crowtrees Road, in writ­ ing, prior to the meeting.


of the Baptist Missionary Society, will lead the annual Spring Sermons at Sabden Baptist Church on Sunday, at 9-30 a.m. and at 2-30 p.m., when tea and biscuits will be served.


Time for coffee The £20,000 Organ Res-


part of Rimington Moor, before dropping down through Clough Head and Ings End to Stubbs Wood and back to Rimington. Mrs Edith Peel had a wel­ come cup of tea waiting and Mr Derek Knowles provided a back-up car. Everyone thoroughly


ing part were: David Gra­ veston (beef cattle, tractor handling), Susan Walling (beef c a t t le , flower arranging, tractor han­ dling), Helen Thwaite and Steven Preston (butcher’s lambs), Luke Lancaster and Isaac Lancaster (breeding sheep), Victoria Lofthouse (pony judging), Alison Gorst and Carol Graveston (flower arrang­ ing), Nicola Pate, Susan Downing, Caroline Gorst and Sarah Strickland (cookery). Next week’s meeting


enjoyed the afternoon’s hike and the vicar arrived back in good time for Evensong. The church’s annual


16 tables There were 16 tables at


to ra t io n Fund a t St Nicholas’s Church, Sab­ den, received a £361 boost from a coffee morning held at the home of churchwar­ den Mrs Pat Ainsworth in Pendle Street East. Mrs Ainsworth was


goose eggs was demon^ strated to Sabden WI by member Mrs Eileen Har- rop, who has become known throughout the area for her skill. Mrs Harrop showed the


Crafty The art of decorating


14 attending a day school in St Nicholas’s Hall how to transform a cut and pre­ pared egg into an attrac­ tive ornament using beads, braid and trans­ fers.


READ


assisted by Mrs Jessie Swannick and a team of helpers, who sold cakes, sweets, jewellery and fancy goods. There was a tombola and raffles, which were won by Mr Bernard Parfitt, Miss Bernadette Taylor, Mrs P. Whittaker, Mrs Ainsworth and the Rev. Roland Nicholson.


Tricks and spots


spring fair will be opened at 2-30 p.m. on Saturday, in Gisburn Festival Hall,


the whist and domino drive organised by Gis­ burn Festival Hall Man­ agement Committee. MCs were Mr F. Wall and Mrs


T. Bell. Whist: Ladies — Mrs P.


will be the annual treasure hunt. The event is open to non-members and compet­ itors will leave Gisburn Village Hall between 6-30 and 7 p.m. for a surprise location, where the hunt will be on foot.


Bless crops


service at St Mary’s Church, Gisburn, took the form of Rogationtide blessings of crops, animals and people of the parish. Following ancient cus­


Sunday morning family


tom, the congregation pro­ cessed to the church lawn,


’the farms, fields and ani­ mals.


where prayers and read­ ings reminded everyone of God’s bounty in providing food and sustenance from


out for a domino session held by the Ribblesdale Club, Chatburn. Tea hostesses were Mrs


M. Ridgway and Mrs A. Preston. There will be a domino drive today at the club, starting at 2-15 p.m.


Popular session There was a good turn­


Knowles, Mrs A. Jackson, Mrs E. Underwood. Gents — Mrs J. Stainton, Mr E. Hargreaves, Mr H. Jack-


Weekly winners from Sabden Over 60s’ social on Monday w e r e , fo r dominoes, Mrs P. Whit­ taker, Mrs A. Parkinson, Mrs M. Wade and Miss E. Heyes. Whist : Ladies — Mrs E. Newton and Mrs A. Howarth. Gents — Mrs R. Moore and Mrs G. Walmsley. Thursday's domino win­


All the aces Whist winners at Read


Constitutional Club were: Ladies — Mrs D. Slinger, Mrs B. Hopkins. Gents — Mrs E. Hutchinson, Mr L. Grime. The special prize was won by Mrs S. Grime and MC was Mr L. Grime.


son. Dominoes: Mrs C. Hod-


son, Mrs F. Parker, Miss M. Pye, Mr R. Ford. Raffle: Mrs R. Ford, Mr J. Oddie, Mrs Wadding-


ton, Mrs Abbott, Mrs B. Farrow, Mrs Taylor.


ners: Mrs C. Hodson, Mr C. Webster, Mrs A. Par­ kinson and Mrs P. Taylor. Whist: Ladies — Mrs E. Newton and Mrs D. Houghton. Gents — Mr F. Cottam and Mrs G. Walmsley. Raffle: Mr F. Cottam and Mr R. Eden. The Over 60s meet each


ers’ Union had a most interesting meeting when Mrs C. Ratcliffe gave a talk about her work in pathology. Mrs Ratcliffe works in the laboratory at Blackpool’s Victoria Hospital and gave an insight into the extra diffi­ culties encountered at a hospital where there are a large number of visitors. As well as the serious


Pathology Members of Read Moth­


GRANADA TV weatherman Fred Talbot produced one of his sunniest smiles when drawing the raffle at a cheese and wine evening at Pendleton Vil­ lage Hall on Friday, in aid of the St Mary’s Hospi-, tal Fund — for it made an overall profit of £3,675, with the rest of the evening raising £-150.


who started the campaign to raise at least £5,000 for the Manchester hospital, watched in delight at the Mayor-elect of the Ribblc Valley, Coun. Allan Kay, and his wife, Sheila, presented a cheque for £7,000 on behalf of the people of Ribble Valley to


Waddington mother Mrs Kathleen Woodruff,


aspect of her work, she related the unusual and humorous circumstances and m em b e rs were interested to hear that the majority of her work was aimed at providing better health care in the future. The AGM will be held in


Monday and Thursday evening in St Mary’s Par­ ish Hall.


holding its second AGM on Tuesday, at 8 p.m., at the White Hart Inn, when all members are requested to attend. Among matters to be discussed are the progress of the new green and continuing fund-rais­ ing. Club officers will also be elected.


Bowling AGM Sabden Bowling Club is


new Parish Council in Sabden takes place next Wednesday, at 7-30 p.m. in the Methodist Rooms. Members of the public are welcome to attend, but if they wish to speak they should contact the clerk, Mrs Angela Whitwell, of


Come along The first meeting of the


and friends of Hurst Green Over 60s’ Club enjoyed a day out touring the Lakes and were taken to some of the pretty villages off the beaten track, making a stop in Grasmere for lunch and in Keswick for tea. The day was very pleas­


Day out Thirty-four members


ant, although on the cool side, and everyone agreed it was much appreciated. Raffle winners were Mr C. Haworth, Mr W. Bailey, Mrs H. Jackson and Mrs G. Shoesmith. The next outing will be


to North Wales on July 3rd.


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Read School on May 21st, at 7-30 p.m.


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menement of the Read/Si- monstone bypass was one of the topics highlighted at Simonstone’s annual par­ ish meeting. It was reported that the


Bypass delay The delay in the com-


the Neighbourhood Watch scheme was going well in Simonstone and an admin­ istration fee of £5 was needed to insure the scheme signs. The council is to erect and insure a further six signs in the vil­


lage. The sign on Westmin­


level of capital allocations from the Government to Lancashire County Coun­ cil would determine the timing of the start of con­ struction work. Members were told that


ster Close needed to be replaced and the bench opposite Pump House Cot­ tage was in need of repair. Borough councillor John


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No salesmen, no sub-contractors. Free survey and quotation without obligation. 1LEAFIELD WINDOWS Mrs Edna Ashton-Mallins, Unit Fundraiser of the


hospital.Said Mrs Woodruff: “ It is wonderful that we have passed our target, but we will carry on fund­ raising until the year end as we promised.” There was musical entertainment from the


ous items and there was a tombola and stalls. Our picture shows Fred drawing the winning ticket, watched by organisers and guests.


group Cantabile and songs from Roger pugdale, with magician Shaun McCree adding his magic touch. Special guests included MI’ Michael Carr. Local auctioneer Albert Mawson auctioned vari­


Eaves WI were welcomed by Miss M. Spurgeon and resolutions for the trien­


Under discussion Members of Bashall


nial meeting — dangers of Paracetamol, care for pre­ school children and reduc­


Travis had been elected unopposed to serve for a further four years, mem­ bers were told.


the Ribble Valley Council had finally agreed to take over responsibility for the replacement and future maintenance of bus shel­


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ters.Work had continued throughout the year on the renovation of the parish garden. The annual quiz between Read and Simon- stone Parish Councils had been well received and the council had been successful in persuading Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Val­ ley Health Authority to provide a mobile chiropody service for villagers. The on-going problem of


dogs fouling the pave­ ments was discussed and members heard that the Ribble Valley dog warden had been informed.


WI show Simonstone WI mini


show will be held in the Old School on Thursday, at 7-30 p.m. Classes include chutney, marma­ la d e , sa v o u ry f lan , Shrewsbury biscuits and Swiss rolls. Everyone is urged to bring items and enter the show.


rose queen, Miss Sally Wood, will take place in St Peter’s Church, Simon­ stone, on May 19th, at 4 p.m. Attendants will be John Chesworth, Eliza­ beth Foreman, Cathy Abbott, Oliver Clarke and C h r is to p h e r Baker. Everyone is invited to take part in this happy occasion.


Rose queen The crowning of the


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Vacancies There were only four


nominations for the seven contested seats in the Simonstone Parish Council e le c t io n , so people interested in becoming councillors were needed to fill the vacancies, mem­ bers were told. It was also reported


that a letter of thanks had been received from Mrs B. Lonsdale, regarding the planting of daffodils throughout the village. It was agreed that a thank you letter be sent to the Ribble Valley Council for donating bulbs. Members heard that


Warm welcome Past president Mrs Ada


Smithson, who is on holi­ day from Australia, where she now lives, attended a meeting of Little Mitton WI and was given a warm welcome by president Mrs Sheila Bowles.


school on quilling, led by Mrs Bonnie Kramrisch, were explained to mem­ bers. Final arrangements were made for the trip to the SWR1 at Elsriekle, in the Borders — a return trip for the Little Mitton


Details of a one-day


members who entertained the Scottish institute last September.


ennial meeting were dis­ cussed and voting instruc­ tions given to delegate Mrs S. Morgan.


Resolutions for the tri­


Clarkson entertained with the second instalment of a journey to Kenya, this time describing a visit to a game reserve and part of the holiday spent in Mom­ b a s a . T h an k s w ere expressed by Mrs Freda Grime. The competition for an


Member Mrs Edna


animal made from foil was won by Mrs Freda Haynes and hostesses were Mrs Cave, Mrs Entwistle and Mrs Morgan.


PENDLETON


dance for the blessing of the farms at All Saints’ Church, Pendleton, Rogation Sunday. After a short service in


In procession There was a good atten­


tion of old age pensjon after six weeks of hospital care — were discussed. Members had a pleasant


time when they visited Slaidburn WI’s birthday party and an invitation to visit Bolton-by-Bowland WI in June was received. Members of Gisburn WI will


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given to Mrs Holden and Mrs Hargreaves. Suppei was served by Mrs Cal vert, Mrs Melvin and Mrs J. Spurgeon.


RIMINGTON Join celebration


Rimington Leisure Club members Isaac and Dylis Whittaker attended a ser­ vice of celebration and thanksgiving for 50 years of Age Concern in Lanca­ shire, which took place at Blackburn Cathedral on


Sunday. Mr and Mrs Whittaker


travel to Bashall «a y invited couples who ........... j?»jed many other spe


Eaves for the July meet­ ing.


ers and outings for next year’s programme were requested, together with something special to cele­ brate the institute’s 50th


Suggestions for speak­


birthday. A competition for a


thimble was won by Mrs Pye, Mrs Wood and Miss Spurgeon and raffle win­ ner was Mrs A. Fox. Birthday greetings were


will also be celebrating their golden weddings this year. Among the large congregation were several mayors and mayoresses and civic dignitaries from throughout Lancashire. The sermon was given by the Bishop of Burnley,


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church, conducted by the Rev. Roland Nicholson, the congregation, led by the choir of St Nicholas’s Church, Sabden, and Pendleton, processed round the village. They stopped at Dickenson, Town, Schofield and Cock- shutts farms, blessing each one, singing a hymn and saying a prayer. They finished at the vil­


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church’s twin parish of Holy Trinity, South Shore, Blackpool, joined in the service. Thanking Pendle­ ton for their hospitality, they invited them to the walking day in Blackpool on June 16th.


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