Clitheroe 2232J, (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) News from the Villages READ


Seats on trip The annual ladies’ trip


from Read and Simonstone Constitutional Club is to York on May 4th and seats are still available. Anyone interested in taking part is asked to contact Jean Tay­ lor (74979).


Carry on The vicar, the Rev.


Alan Reid, has completed 222 “Blue Chip" stamp books which will go towards St


ton WI. Speaker Mrs Bon­ nie Kramrisch told how the art was first used by monks in the loth century and was fashionable in Victorian times, but had only become popular again during the last 10 years. N a r row s t r ip s of coloured paper are rolled round a special tool and then used to build elabo­ rate designs to decorate greeting cards, pictures, eggs, jewellery and other objects. Much interest was shown in her work and the vote of thanks was given by Mrs Doreen Balshaw. Mrs Edna Clarkson


Church’s new vestry fund. He thanks all those who have donated stamps and says “please keep up the good work.”


John’s


Winning hands Winners of Read Consti­


tutional Club’s whist drive


were: Ladies — Mrs J. Bailey, Mrs D. Slinger. Gents — Mr F. Riley, Mrs M. Pollard. The special prize was won by Mr G. Law and MC was Mrs Pat Larkin.


Sharing A “sharing evening”


held by Read Friendly Circle was much enjoyed by members, whether tak­ ing pail or watching. The evening started with an account of the life of com­ poser Franz Lizst, given by Mrs S. Helm who played one of his composi­ tions on the piano. Mrs S. Bruce showed


WESTBRADFORD


ford WI learned a lot about house plants, thanks to a talk by Mr D. Sum- merhayes. Mrs Pat Rush- worth presided and tickets were on sale for the group meeting to be held at Downham on April 24th. The next afternoon


reported on the spring council meeting and tickets were on sale for a coffee morning in Ribble Valley Council Chamber on May 11th. A competition for a torn


Hoyle. Hostesses were Mrs M. Geldard and Mrs C. Paintin.


House plants Members of West Brad­


ical college with the Rev. Paul Taylor, vicar of Southgate, so the visit was arranged to coincide with a sponsored walk of the Three Peaks. Parishioners arranged


BOLTON-BY-BOWLAND


meeting is at Fair Meadow on Tuesday, at 2 p.m. Members are asked to take along one of their favourite things.


CHIPPING


pattern from newspaper was won by Mrs W.


Well attended There was a good atten­


wind will be sadly missed. Speaker Miss Margot


WI stood in silence in memory of Mrs L. Pollitt, who had been a popular member for many years


ln patchwork Members of Rimington


her collection of 300 matchboxes from all over the world and there was a display of knitting by Mrs E. Searisbrick. Crispin Edwards displayed his collection of military badges representing many famous regiments and there were slides of South Wales, postcards from Nevada and the history of a gold locket. Miss Alice Dyson gave


an account of two pictures valued by Sothebys, one of which was sold for £140, and a demonstration of a top and whip was given, together with Geordie recitations.


Cricket Club held a spon­ sored 10-mile walk, taking in Pendleton. Sabden and Church Clough Reservoir. It is hoped that £500 will have been made for club funds. The cricket club ladies’


Stepping out On Good Friday, Read


committee is holding a jnmble sale on Saturday, at 1 p.m., in the pavilion. On April 19th, a coffee evening has been arranged and among the attractions will be bring-and-buy, white elephant and cake stalls and a tombola.


MITTON


Art of quilling Quilling was the subject


of a fascinating talk given to members of Little Mit-


D ow n cr -B o ttom le y , showed how to prepare materials and templates for creating articles and garments in patchwork. She gave many useful tips and showed examples of different types of tradi­ tional forms of the age-old craft, dating back as far as ancient China and Egypt. Mrs Rl. McPherson gave the vote of thanks. President Mrs A. Pea­


dance at the Easter whist and domino drive in Chip­ ping Village Hall. Whist winners: Ladies — A. Hammond, Mrs Har­ greaves, Mrs Ainsworth, Mrs Simpson (low). Gents — M. Jackson, Mrs Green, T. Nuttall, Mr Wadding- ton (low).Dominoes: D. Har­ greaves, J. Bradford, A. Preston, M. Pye, R. Eben, J. Tomlinson, H. Robin­ son, G. Howarth, F. Pye, F. Lofthouse, K. Edmond­


son, J. Seed. The next drive will be


on September 21st. SLAIDBURN


cock congratulated Mrs C. Langley, Mrs D. Heaton and Mrs F. Simpson on their success at the NFWI table-tennis tournament, although they just missed out on rea ching the national finals. A letter was read from LFWI Executive Committee thanking the ladies for their sporting achieve­ ments and enthusiasm in representing the county in the tournament. Mrs Peacock gave an


WI was Mr R. Bowden, who has visited the insti­ tute on two previous occa­ sions to talk about bats and badgers. This time he organised a country quiz played between two teams of four chosen from the audience. Members taking part


Country quiz Speaker at Slaidburn


the walk to raise funds for the Southgate church — also St Andrew’s — and while some pursued this mammoth task, others took the opportunity to visit local farms busy with lambing. Some of the younger members took great delight in feeding lambs and helping with farm work. A visit was also made to Clitheroe to see the Castle and museum and get the feel of a market town. A service at Slaidburn


Bowland YFC were given an account of cattle drov­ ing in bygone days in and around Lancashire by Mrs Bolton. She was thanked by Janet Hanson. Next week there will be


Bygone days Members of Bolton-by-


year. Tickets are available from PCC and social com­ mittee members. A la rg e amount is


SABDEN


needed to repair and renew the paths in the churchyard, so everyone is urged to support this new venture.


a visit to Castle Cement, with members meeting outside the Coach and Horses Hotel at 7 p.m.


on Sunday morning was led by Mr Darbyshire,


with an address by Mr Taylor. It was followed by a lunch in Newton Village


Hall, when thanks were expressed by the visitors


to those who provided bed and breakfast over the weekend.


PENDLETON


Westbrook takes place in Pendleton Village Hall tomorrow night. Proceeds from the event, which


Roof fund An evening with Roger


starts at 8 p.m., are for All Saints’ Church roof fund. There will be a sup­ per and bar and tickets are available from the vicar, the Rev. Roland Nichol­ son, or from “The Swan with Two Necks.”


Standing again The annual meeting of


at 7 p.m. Items to be discussed


All Saints’ Church, Pend­ leton, is to be held on April 28th in church, beginning with Evensong


include the election of churchwardens and mem­


interesting report on the annual LFWI council meeting and chairman of the Handicraft and Pro­ duce Show Committee Mrs McPherson th an k ed everyone who helped make the whist and domino drive such a great success. A red-leaved oak tree


iature vase of spring flow­ ers was won by Mrs M. TJolton, Mrs B. Peel and Mrs E. Edgar. Congratulations were


were Mrs M. Shaw, Mrs K. Taylor, Mrs C. Scott, Miss M. Watson, Mrs G. Baines, Mrs J. Howarth, Mrs B. Steen and Mrs M. Bolton. A vote of thanks was given by Mrs J. Howarth. A competition for a min­


expressed to Mrs Marjorie T e d s t o li e , who had recently celebrated her ruby wedding. The next meeting will


be the 47th birthday party on May 1st.


will be planted at Yew Tree Farm on May Sth. This was purchased with a token awarded to Riming­ ton WI for being runners- up in the “No Litter in Lancs, thanks,” campaign. Mrs A. Buckle read


birthday greetings. A competition for a piece of patchwork, judged by Miss Downer-Bottomley, was won by Mrs M. Wat­ son, Mrs McPherson and Mrs A. Seed.


was experienced by 26 clergy and parishioners of Southgate, London, when they visited Slaidburn at the in v ita tio n of St Andrew’s Parish Church as a contribution to the Diocese of Bradford’s Rural Year. The rector of Slaidburn,


Hospitality A weekend’s hospitality


bers of the PCC. Church­ wardens Mr Richard Col- linge and Mr Alan Hutton are due to retire, but are willing to be re-elected. Dr B. T. N. Hutchinson,


Bowland WI, Mrs M. A. Bosonnet, welcomed guest speaker Mr Jim Potts, of Pcnwortham, Preston, who gave a talk on his career entitled “Forty years of crime reporting.” He was thanked by Mrs B. Stevenson. A competition for an


Reporting crime President of Bolton-by-


the Rt Rev. Robert Wil­ liamson, will be visiting Grindleton parish on Thursday, during his pas­ toral pilgrimage of Bow- land. Setting off from Bolton-


Dropping in The Bishop of Bradford,


Trusting The Ladies’ Fellowship


meeting at Sabden was held in St Nicholas’s Church Hall and led by Mrs P at Ainsworth. Speaker Mrs Margaret Nuttall read a poem enti­ tled “At wits corner” and spoke about trusting in


God.


by-Bowland, he will walk to Holden, then drive to Lane Ends. On reaching Grindleton


2-15 p.m. on April 25th in St Mary’s Church Hall, when Miss Davison will give an illustrated talk on Peru and Bolivia.


The next meeting is at


he will walk through the village and is hoping to see as many residents as pos­ sible en route. His final visit will be a welcome one — to have lunch with scholars and s ta ff at Grindleton CE Primary


interesting key was won by Mrs C. F. Pickles, Mrs Stevenson and Miss M. Downer-Bottomley. Mem­ bers were reminded of the group meeting to be held at Rimington on May 13th.


Im a g in a t iv e A Good Friday project


captured the imagination of the children at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Bol- ton-by-Bowland. Organised by Christine


School.


collection takes place in G r in d le to n to d a y . Everyone is asked to leave contributions of old news­ papers, magazines and cardboard in the space provided at the top of Back Lane.


Collecting paper The usual waste paper


and Michael Taylor, the children painted pictures, made Easter cards and baked Easter biscuits. The older boys made three large wooden crosses which they erected in the churchyard, together with a large model of the tomb. The project ended with prayers and songs.


Judging stock A stock judging meet­


ing held by Bolton-by- Bowland YFC proved a


resounding success. The event was held at


the house of Mr and Mrs G. Billows and judged by Whalley man Mr Roger Vickery. In the senior boys’ sec­


Mrs E. Owen and Mrs S. Preston are due to retire from the PCC and are eli­ gible and willing to be re­ elected. A list for nominations is


BILLINGTON


Slide show Members of Ebenezer


Baptist Social Hour, Bil- lington, were transported to Venice and Yugoslavia by Miss E. Thompson, of Billington, who showed holiday slides, including fascinating shots of a visit to caves to see stalactites and stalagmites. Mrs K. Lowe gave the


vote of thanks and Miss M. Kay was o r g a n i s t . R e f re shm e n ts were


served. Next week’s speaker


to be placed at the back of the church. Parishioners are invited to attend the meeting to hear about the church’s activities during the year.


l SIMONSTONE


WI hosts the Nab Group meeting to be held at Whalley.


Playing host On Monday, Simonstone


Jumble Simonstone MU is hold­


the Rev. Brian Darby- shire, had been at theolog­


ing a jumble sale in the Old School on Saturday, when help and donations will be very welcome.


Bracewell, followed by Janet Harrison and Sarah Wolfenden. The top junior girl was Susan Hanson. A vote of thanks was


tion, Winston Sutcliffe took first place, with Phi­ lip Pope second and Alas- tair Howard third. Adrian Pope won the ju n io r event, with Christopher Marsden runner-up. Top senior girl was Julia


given to the hosts and the judge by Alastair Howard.


WADDINGTON


Tells legend Morning worship at


Waddington Methodist Church was conducted by the Rev. Eric Joselin, of Clitheroe. In his address to the children, he told the legend of the St Thomas Cross and a church in India reputedly founded by C h r is t ’s disciple Thomas the Doubter dur­ ing his missionary travels. Sunday School scholars


Winning hands The Easter Monday


domino winners at Sabden


and Miss E. Heves. Whist: Ladies — Mrs E.


by Mrs Fox. * Arrangements were fin-'


alised for trips to Alston Hall and East Riddlesden Hall and a Sunday market on June 2nd. Details were given of a flower arrang­ ing competition, various evening walks and a bowls match.


tion for a jar of preserves were Mrs Hollings, Mrs Calvert and Mrs Holden and raffle winners were Mrs Nowell and Mrs Wrennal.


Winners of the competi­


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Over 60s’ social in St Mary’s Hall were Mrs A. Parkinson, Mrs I. Metcalfe


Marsden, Mrs C. Sefton. Gents — Mr D. Warbur- ton, Mr F. Cottam. Mrs A. Parkinson won the raf­ fle.


Choir’s concert Simonstone WI choir is


CHATBURN


Depleted Owing to sickness and


holidays, there was a L


depleted attendance at the Ribblesdale Club, Chat-


burn. Nevertheless, a pleas­


ant afternoon was spent playing dominoes and chatting. Tea hostesses were Mrs A. Titterington and Mrs M. Ridgway. There will be a domino


WHALLEY


will be Mr R. Halliwcll, of Whalley.


Abbey drive Whist winners at the


Abbey senior citizens’


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: Miss


10 tables There were 10 tables at


joint 2 Mrs J. Taylor and MrsJ. Walmsley. Gents — Air J. Whitehead, Mrs E. Charnley. Dominoes: Mrs E. Tho-


drive in Whalley were: Ladies — Mrs H. Turner,


masson, Mrs E. Ambrose. BASHALLEAVES


B. Brennand, Mrs E. Sanderson, Mrs L. Brown. Gents: Mr F. Carruthers, Mr S. Clark, Miss M. Brennand. Dominoes: Mr C. Wise­


man, Mrs M. Woods, Mi's M. Norcross, Mr D. Seed. Raffle: Mrs M. Woods,


Mrs J. Taylor, Mrs L. Wallbank.


Taste of fruit Exotic fruit was the


theme at Bashall Eaves WI when Miss Spurgeon welcomed Mr Duffy, of Asda Stores. He tempted palates with the taste of paw-paws, passion fruit and kiwi fruit and told of Asda’s involvement in the exotic fruit and vegetable market. He was lhanked


Vintage club duo in winning form


sang “Go tell it on the mountain” as their contri­ bution before leaving for classes. Evening worship was onducted by Mr Brian


FA C IN G to u g h opposition, th e Rib b le Valley V in tag e Club p a ir in g o f T ony S y k e s an d A lb e r t Sm i th p ro v e d t h e i r w o r th b y w in n in g th e an n u a l in te r -c lu b quiz. The team was in form


ing its anniversary this weekend and on Saturday evening there will be a welcome return visit of Joe and Clare, the north’s leading duo. On S unday, g u e s t


Slow, of Whalley. The church is celebrat­


Vicar’s talk The last meeting of the


preacher will be the Rev. Michael Wearing, of Pres­ ton.


present session of Wad­ d in g to n M e th o d is t Network (Women’s Fel­ lowship) takes place this afternoon, when the speaker will be the Rev. Alan Bailey, vicar of St Helen’s Church. There will be a special


from the start, leading the competition for three rounds out of eight. In the last round, with the local team in second place, lead­ ers Dumfries and Gal­ loway lost their ground with a number of poor answers, letting in the Ribble Valley team for victory. Result: Ribble Valley


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Fashion show Friends of Grindleton


Church draw To help maintain the


fabric of St Ambrose Church, Grindleton, the social committee has decided to form a 100 Club. Parishioners and residents of the village will be welcome to join by pur­ chasing an annual sub­ scription entitling them to entry each month for


by St John Ambulance and completion will lead to a recognised f i r s t aid certificate. The course will be held


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Valley will host next year’s competition, to be held at Preston Patrick Village Hall in March. This will involve setting 50 questions on various vin­ tage subjects, providing catering for approximately 100 people and keeping all the scores and results.


As winners, the Ribble


have en jo y ed some interesting and educa­ tional meetings,with an extensive slide show by George Wilkinson March, featuring the whole vintage spectrum including engines, steam­ ers and tractors, and good turnout for a talk on the craft of making walk­ ing sticks.


Members of the club


in the Training Room at the YFC Headquarters, Ribblesdale Centre, Lin­ coln Way, Clitheroe, on two Sundays, April 28th and May 19th. The cost of the course is


£16. Anyone interested in attending is asked to con­ tact Elaine Marsden, Clitheroe 26335 for further details._____


In pipeline


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to one dwelling, the demolition of outbuildings and part of boundary wall and the erection of one dwelling and double' garage at Vicarage Farm, Old Back Lane (0183). Conversion of a bam to one


car-port at Townhead Barn, Downham Road (0182).


dwelling, the demolition of out­ buildings and part of boundary wall and the erection of one dwelling and double garage (listed building) at Vicarage Farm, Old BackLane(0184). Chatburn: Double garage and


busy year, with the Clith­ eroe Countiw Fair, Cum­ bria Steam Rally, Vintage Club Rally and the National Vintage Tractor and Engine Rally all com­ ing up over the next few months.


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