Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) from the Villages


Insight President of Wiswell WI


Mrs A. Clarke welcomed guests Mrs Clarkson and M rs Webster. Member Mrs Janet Dixon gave an interesting insight into the history of massage and, using her mother as a model, she showed the various


Thanks were expressed by Mrs S. Sharpies. Members were remin­


techniques.


ded of the one-day school on flower arranging to be held in Whalley Old Gram­ mar School on August 15th, when the tutor will be Mrs I. Baldwin. Names were taken for


field Construction Com­ pany to put forward views on developing both sites for housing was welcomed. Members heard that the company intended to undertake a survey of the village and to stage an exhibition of their propos­


A proposal by the Barri- als.


particularly those who reside alongside the road through the village, about the disturbance and noise created by heavy commer­ cial vehicles in the early hours of the morning and in th e ev en in g , hail prompted the council to write to all HGV operators in the district. It was reported that a


Concern by residents,


the invitation to Little Mitton Wl birthday party on September 4th and members were reminded about the Clitheroe Area Show on August 10th, in St Augustine’s School, Bil- lington. A country walk has been


RIBCH.ESTER. chcster Allotment and


Planting At the meeting of Rib-


Garden Society, held in the Black Bull, members heard a talk by Mr Eric Sutton on the planting of flowers in “slop stones”


and sinks. In the pipeline for next


month is a visit by Mr W. R. Hargreaves, whose


topic will be “More veget­ ables — peas, lettuce, spring onions and cour­


gettes.” Meetings are held on the


favourable response had been received from Castle Cement and Tarmac Road- stone, and that they had instructed their drivers to use the link roads and the


»of monitoring the situation and writing to operators


policy, for the time being,


arranged for August 18th, to be led by Mr Shaw. Those interested should meet in Barrow at 2-15 p.m. Birthday greetings and


from outside the district.


first Tuesday of the month in the Black Bull at 8 p.m. and new members are always welcome.


Farewell Two services were held


A59 by-pass. The council for pupils who are to leave decided to continue its St Wilfrids Ck Priinaiy


School, Itibchester, at the


gifts were given to Mrs A. I’oole, Mrs .1. Jackson and Mrs M. Stafford. A competition for a wild


Talk on drugs Drug abuse was the


flower arrangement was won by Mrs G. Holmes, Mrs D. Gornei- and Mrs Musgrove. A special prize went to Mrs K. Veevers.


A geranium sale raised £14 for in s t i tu t e funds .


i eH A T B U R N :


Hostesses Members of the Itibbles-


dale Club, Chatburn, enjoyed an afternoon play­ ing dominoes and chatting. Tea hostesses were Mrs M. Ridgway and Mrs A.


end of term. The first was at St Peter and St Paul’s RC Church, and the second at St Wilfrid’s, where each pupil was pre­ sented with a book by Friends of Ribchester CE Primary School. The pupils will go on to


subject of a talk given to members of Dunsop


Bridge Wl by Det. Insp. Tvson, who detailed the devastating effects which can result. He was thanked by Mrs J. Carr. Birthday greetings were


duces fine woollens and worsteds, is to resume


Bee Mill, which pro-,


working the night shift after the July holidays. Badly hit by the recession, the mill has been on short time since February.


Art club In early spring a small


group of local artists who were anxious to improve their skills formed Rib­ chester Art Club. Members meet on the


Questions A 20 questions quiz with


a difference was enjoyed by members of Sabden WI, who had to walk round the village to find the answers. “This lady is special to


first and third Wednesday of each month in St Peter and St Paul’s Parish Centre, Stydd Lane, from 1-30 to 3-30 p.m. Any artists wishing to join, be they experts or beginners, can be assured of a warm welcome. A demonstration is cur­


tables for dominoes and three for whist. Winners were as follows: Dominoes — Mrs Maud Wade, Mrs Agnes Parkinson, Mrs Dorothy Bass and Mrs Ivy Cottam. Whist: Ladies — Mrs Moorhouse, Mrs Charnley. Gents — Mr Derek Warburton and Mrs Gladys Walmsley. The raf­ fle winner was Mrs Agnes Parkinson.


many people — where is she?” and “I am a green square but unusable — what am I?" were two of th e q u e s t io n s . The answers were: the statue of Our Lady Queen of Peace at St Mary’s RC Church and the new bowl­ ing green. These and many more


rently being planned for autumn, when the well- known local artist John Selby will demonstrate various techniques. Fur­ ther information can be


obtained from Joyce Walmsley on Ribchester 8785*15.


attend the High School or St Cecilia’s RC School, Longridge.


Super mums The only thing missing


expressed to Mrs B. Binder, who received (low­ ers from the president. The competition for a rose was won by Mrs M. Pye, with Mrs M. Porter second and Mrs S. Singleton third. '1'he draw winner was Mrs K. Seed. A letter of appreciation


drive today starting at 2- 15 p.m. prompt.


l’reston. There will be a domino,


Disturbance Chalburn Parish Coun­


cil discussed the now vacant industrial premises of Tuff-Link and Smith and Nephew, in Ribble Lane, at their meeting.


had been received from Trout Beck WI for an evening meal provided by members when the club visited the Ribble Valley. Sawley WI members


will be guests at the August meeting, which will feature a talk on hand­ made china dolls. In Sep­ tember, members will go on a trip to Blackpool to see the show “42nd Street" and in November a trip to a chocolate factory in Blackburn has been arranged.


on Wednesday night was the Mexican wave when the Super Mums of Rib­ chester, masquerading under pseudonyms like Jazzy Janice, Adorable Agnes and Bubbly Beryl, were beaten 10-7 at net- ball. Their opponents were their daughters who attend St Wilfrid’s CE Pri­ mary School. The referees handled the game excel­ lently and there was a good turnout of husbands and dads who were strangely silent — not knowing who to shout for and still be guaranteed a peaceful evening.


Good news A notice, posted in Rib­


chester on Friday evening, brought good news for the workers, but not for the sheep of New South Wales, which will no doubt be fearing for their coats. .


clouds which scudded over St Peter and St Paul’s Parish Centre; Ribches­ ter, on Friday night failed to stop and shed their loads,


Barbecue Dark,


threatening GRIND,LETON


Justice Vice-president of Grind-


were posed to the 25 mem­ bers and guests. Winners were Catherine Eaves and Dawn Lord (joint first), Carol Mellows and Eileen Dewhurst. Everyone was wel­


comed by vice-president Mabel C o o k e , w i th


Dorothy Dyson receiving a new member’s pack. The


proposed rise in subscrip­ t io n s was m e t with stunned silence; a letter of dismay had already been sent to the NFWI. Members were told that


Sabden’s play area meets with British standards.


Michael Flynn, Bernard Smith and company the opportunity to carry on cooking for the barbecue. After dining, everyone


thus allowing


Advice was given to mem­ bers on entries for the forthcoming Clitheroe Area Show on August 10th, many questions


retired indoors for a selec­ tion of modern and old- time dancing.


being helpfully answered. Examples of members’


at Salem Congregational Chapel, Martin Top. Dur­ ing the morning service Sunday School scholars brought arrangements of flowers to decorate the church. Flowers from' church members were also


Flower service Flower Sunday was held


on display. Mrs Margaret Bleazard,


ist.


of Clitheroe, led the after­ noon service and Mrs Ethel Hartley was organ­


buted to the sick and elderly.


Flowers were dis tri­


decorated eggs, made at the day school, were on display. Tea hostesses were Mrs Lansdell, Mrs Mellows and Mrs Dyer. There will be a holiday break, with the next meet­ ing being in September.


for dominoes at the Mon­ day n ig h t w h is t and domino drive for Sabden Over 00s. Prizewinners were Mrs Pauline Taylor, Miss Edith Heyes and Mrs Lily Knowles. Whist: Ladies — Mrs I. Hodgson and Mrs Scott. Gents — Mrs Eve Marsden and Mr Fred Cottam. Raffle win­ n e r was Miss E d i th Heyes. There was a very good


Dominoes There were four tables


leton WI Mrs C. Taylor welcomed Mr George Clarkson as guest speaker. He gave a very interesting talk on “Justice” and told of his duties and experiences as a Justice of the Peace over many years. Mrs S. Youngs pro­ posed the vote of thanks. A competition for the oldest cane was won by


WADDINGTON


Youthful hands Morning worship at


Waddington Methodist


Church was in the hands of the youth of the church, under the guidance of Mr S. Blackburn, of Clith­ eroe. The service was led by


Challenge Langho Venture Scouts


Darryl Smith and prayers were said by Alison Grooby. Readings were given by Joanne Howard and Matthew Smith. Matthew and Darryl gave the children’s


were given a talk about Pakistan by Mrs Rehman, who outlined various aspects of the country’s* religion, politics, educa­ tion and living conditions. After a lively discussion,


address on the theme of how not to offer up prayer


the Scouts enjoyed an Asian meal. Toni Rutland, Jan e


and were joined by the scholars in saying a ver­ sion of the Lord’s Prayer. Scholars sang “The


colours of day,” after which the very young left to join the creche. Darryl, Matthew,


Mrs H. Simpson, Mrs M. Parker and Mrs H. Simp­ son.


ded to send in their entries for the Clitheroe Area Show to be held in Billing- toil, on August 10th. Also, it was pointed out that the LFWI International eve­ ning was scheduled for September 16th at Preston Guild Hall, the theme


Members were remin­


being “Wales.” The next meeting will


be a visit to Catforth Gar­ dens and Nursery, in Au­ gust. A coach will leave


the village at G p.m. for those members who have booked.


Joanne and Alison sang “Shine Jesus Shine” and Darryl gave a short address in which he likened the Christian life to tennis at Wimbledon, in the dedication, training and effort which young and old must be prepared to put into life and the


Slater and Carol Holden, who organised' the eve­


gave a report on the recent triennial meeting in Birmingham.


Mrs Nancy Boardman


Winners There was a good atten­


dance at the monthly whist and domino drive in Rimington Memorial Insti­ tute on Saturday. Supper was served and MCs were Mr D. Seed and Mr A.


Eccles. Whist winners: Ladies — Mrs D. Knowles, Mrs


E. Jackson, Mrs E. Clark. Gents — Mr It. Brown, Mr F. Wallbank, Mr H. Ainsworth. Dominoes: Adults — Mr


ning, challenged the boys to organise a similar eve­ ning. The lads are now looking into the possibility of serving up Polish food for beginners! Visits to a farm, Gran­


the calendar. Meanwhile, ghost hunt


ing was on the menu for St t0(, t00|; plilL* .


slept in a local Scout hut. Later they entered a


church. Mr Blackburn enlarged


canoe race in which Peter


on this theme, pointing out that while the players were the obvious partici­ pants there were many in the church who were like umpires, linesmen and ball boys without whom, he said, the championships


could not function. It was the


encouraged and strength­ ened the young folk of the church. Evening worship was


people who


conducted by the Rev. Graeme Halls, of Chat- burn.


by-Bowland Drama Group all o f f ic e rs were r e ­ elected. They are Mr M. Dakin (chairman), Mr M. Cow king and Mr R. Wright (vice-chairmen), Mrs R. Wright (secretary) and Mr J. Singleton (trea­


Back in office At the AGM of Bolton-


surer). There will be a play


attendance at the Thurs­ day night social with six


reading in the village hall on Sunday, lit 8 p.m., for a production in the autumn entitled “Shock Tactics” by John Dole.


Looking at colour How colours affect dif­


ferent people was demon­ strated at Waddington WI by colour consultant Angela Hunt, who illus­ trated her talk with slides. Mrs Margaret Lupton


Taylor came fifth and Mark Davies (10) knocked an amazing 20 minutes off his time in last year's race. Helen Swarbrick and Gemma Whitford came first in their age group. The weekend ended with an afternoon at Chester Zoo. The following entered


centre. The trip ended in; Llandudno.


Bets-y-coed, round the visited the


old railway:


raised £26 and prizes were won by Mrs A. Haworth and Mrs D. Knowles, who gave a vote of thanks.........


A raffle on the coach:


they looked s h o p s a n d


y e a r will be held on October 30th, when mem­ bers are travelling to


The final outing of the


Blackpool for the illumina­ tions. Anyone interested should contact the secre­ tary (0772 783844).


B. Conchie, Mr H. Jack- son, Miss M. Pye. Chil­ dren — Sarah Hacking. Raffle: Mrs Grainger,


Mrs E. Jackson, Mr A. Eccles, Mrs Ainsworth, Mrs J. Taylor. The next drive will be on September 14th.


ada Studios and the Sci­ ence Museum in Manches­ ter are the next events on


Bat the rat A pleasant social eve­


ning,


Rimington WPs commit-* e :lt the home


organised by


Leonard's Scouts when Qf Mr and Mrs It. Sherrass they visited Chester and


on Friday. Numerous visi­ tors were able to patronise the cake stall and “green"


stall, try their luck on the tombola or attempt to "bat the rat.” Mrs M. Watson success­


Outing Members of Hurst


Clitheroe Advertiser it* Times, July ISlh, 1091 _ 5


Green Wl had a very enjoyable evening outing travelling through the Trough of Bowland and visiting Docker Park, Fartn, near Carnforth, where they had supper. After a sing-a-long on the coach home Mrs Wil­


kinson and Mrs Holden were thanked for arrang­


ing the trip. An up-to-date reminder


of future WI events was given.


; jG f c 0 K D A L E


fully guessed where the Irish Leprechaun had hid­ den his crock of gold and raffle winners were: Mr W. Peacock, Miss Susan Downing, Mrs A. Buckle, Mr W. Pate and Mrs M.


an orienteering course in the Lake District: Joseph Ellell, Heather Jarvis, Gemma Whitford, Jane Brewer, Neil Geldard, and Chad Mayoh.


W H A L L E Y , " e - .O v '- * i i-*£'


Closing for break Prizewinners at the


presided and members heard that the coffee eve­ ning held at her home raised £182. Thanks were expressed by Mrs Doreen Underwood to Mr and Mrs Lupton for the use of their house.


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Models Members of Clayton-le-


Watson. President Mrs A. Pea­


cock thanked Mr and Mrs Sherrass for their hospi­ tality. Proceeds are for WI funds. Earlier in the week, a


Dale WI acted as models while sneaker Mr Cliff -


Bashforil explained his work as image consultant


for CMB. He told members that


party of 17 WI members enjoyed a visit to Appley Bridge WI, near Wigan, where they saw a make-up and fashion demonstra­


Abbey senior citizens’ drive, in Whalley, were: Ladies — Mrs D. Ormerod, Mrs V. Taylor. Gents — Mrs S. Wiggans, Mrs M. Naylor. Dominoes: Mrs M.


Speakman, Mrs II. Nut­ ter.


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Day in Wales F o rty -fiv e or more


he advised women and sometimes men, on the best colours and styles to use in clothes, cosmetics and hairstyles. To demon­ strate two of the seasons, colours were split into four seasons. Mrs Lottie Pearson


became Princess Diane and Mrs Edith Edwards Joan Collins. Miss Pauline Ormerod was called on to demonstrate which style of clothes suited her. MF Bashford was thanked by Mrs .lean Rateliffe.


members of Hurst Green Over 60s’ Club enjoyed a


August 9th, after the sum- l>ing en route lor lunch in mer break.


The club will reopen on trip to North Wales, stup- Queensferry. On arrival m


report on the recent trien­ nial meeting she attended at the NEC, Birmingham,


Miss Ormerod gave a in J line.


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SUPERB Italian cooking, fine wines and a warm welcoming atmo­ sphere are the winning ingredients currently putting Nico s Ristorante


Springmill public house on Whalley Road, Langho, the restaurant is being run by Paolo.


Italiano firmly on the culinary map. Situated within the


regional dishes from all over Italy, there really is something'Yor everybody at Nico’s.


years’ experience and used to work at the successful Pagliacci Restaurant in Manchester.


Chef Nick has over 15


A wide-ranging menu h as been carefully put


red meat dishes, white meat dishes, fish, seafood and game all available. If i t ’s ju s t a pizza you require, whatever you want, Nico’s will oblige.


together and, with a spe­ cials’ board packed with


bishment, the restaurant boasts seating for over 80, a completely new kitchen and the finest fittings available.


Variety is the key, with,


noon and 2 p.m., from next Monday.


days to Fridays, between 6 and 7 p.m. (except Bank Holidays) children of 10 years or under, escorted by dining parents, will be invited to eat free of charge any pizza or pasta dish shown on the menu


As an extra bonus, Mon­ f t Following a major refur­


detail that makes Nico’s so special, whether you are out for a quick lunch or a leisurely evening meal.


It is this dedication to


to have a good time and we are always willing to help out. If diners have a particular ‘special’ in mind and it does not appear on the menu, all they have to do is ask,” said Paolo.


“People come to Nico’s


Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6 until 11 p.m. and all day Sunday, the restaurant will also open its doors for lunches, served between


Now open Monday, mS< TO(KPL9l { NOW OPEN AT Matthew (Brown, SnppCiers of ‘TraditionaC ‘ TE 1TSLL1SL910 .....


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WHALLEY ROAD ♦ LANGHO ♦ BLACKBURN Tel: (0254) 247998


Beers Bine Mes and Lagers wish Midland Marino evertf success _________


the pudding is in the eat­ ing, so why not go along and sample Nico’s for yourself — you will not be disappointed.


Brown, suppliers of tradi­ tional beers and fine ales


Meanwhile, Matthew


and lagers, are wishing Nick and Paolo every success.


restaurant is available for private hire on Tuesday evenings and for wedding receptions on Saturday afternoons.


As a extra bonus, the


(applicable to first and second child only). As they say, the proof of


PICTURES: Tap left — the gleaming exterior of


Nico’s and The Spring- mill, situated on Whalley Road, Langho; Bottom left — the


approach is c lea rly visible;


satisfied customers at N ic o ’s R is t o r a n t e Italiano; Right — Just the place


Above — Some of the


for a drink before your meal.


extensive refurbishment and no expense spared


as


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