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


Sabden Way The first ever tour of the


Sabden Way was enjoyed by 3G people who took more than


the grouj dren


Clitheroe


five hours to walk the village boundary. Led by Mr Colin Cooke,


the


towards the Nick o’ Pcndle. From there they walked to Wilkin Heys Farm down to Laneside


Road heading from Hodgeon Stones wood. and through village


extended to Mrs E. Jackson, Mrs J. Helm, Mrs E. Sad- dington, Mrs G. Walmsley and Mrs H. Lansdcll. A com­ petition for an edible picture was won by Mrs P. White. Dr Joan Bond spoke about


Birthday greetings were GISBURN


who has mapped out the Way, jroup ot adults and chil­ left


the


the top or the wood before walking through Shady Walk past the old gamekeeper’s cot­ tage and through Black Hill Wood to the top of the hill. From there they went through Dry Corner Farm and on to Dean Heights down to Dean Farm, Hob Wood and Stainscombe, up to Ratten Clough and the wood behind the waterworks. After walking down Rabbit


They stopped for a picnic at


the salmon fishermen of Rib­ chester and District Angling


Lean year It has been a lean year for


Hill to Badger Welt they returned to the village, with Mr Cooke having given an interesting account of the background to the places they walked. Another walk taking in the


Club. While coarse fishermen have had good catches of chub and barbel and some excellent brown trout have fallen to fly, all the salmon and sea trout fishermen can offer are excuses — “the water’s too low,” or “the sun’s too bright,” or "I forgot my worms.” Things will improve. Barbel


scenic route to Higham for lunch at the Four Alls Inn is being planned in the near future.


Extravaganza gets under way on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. on The Holme — with a range of sporting events going on throughout the day.


Extravaganza Sabden’s first ever Sports


all from the smallest tots who can enjoy the bouncy inflat-


There will be something for


ables ami throw the horseshoe games to teenagers ami adults


leyball, soft tennis, round­ ers, skittles, carpet bowls, frisbees and kite flying. There will also be obstacle


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who can try their hand at vol- i««k.»ii


her 20 years as principal of Westholmc Independent School in Blackburn. Some of her most vivid recollections ranged from the serious, in particular an accident involv­


tial, she said. A vote of thanks was given


by Mrs Mabel Cooke. met in the Ribblesdale Chapel


Renewal of faith Gisburn Mother's Union


at St Mary’s Parish Church for the first meeting of the season. The vicar, the Rev. Jon­


ing pupils on a school outing, to th e more humorous accounts of school life. A sense of humour was essen­


athan Lumby, led Evensong, the theme being the renewal of faith and dedication — echoed in Bible readings by Mrs Hilda Waddington and Mrs Christine Thistlethwaite


and in the hymns, which were accompanied on the piano by


Mrs Kathleen Scott. A special prayer was said in


remembrance of the late Mrs R. Wilkinson, a devoted mem­ ber of Gisburn MU Branch from its very beginning. Later, at the vicarage enrolling member Mrs Thist- lethwaitc thanked all who had helped or contributed towards the MU floral display at the festival of flowers and maps. Arrangements were made


was decided to enlist the co-operation of Lancashire County Highways Depart­ ment and the Police in an effort to reduce the problem. A recent accident at Bell­


man Corner, Clitheroe Road, prompted members to ask the highways authority to investi- road conditions in that


area.


cerning the start of the Beech Grove flats scheme by the St Vincent Housing Association is being investigated. The refurbishment of the village hall is proceeding satisfacto­ rily, with only the internal decoration still to be started. Safety surfaces under the


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swings on the playing fields are showing signs of wear and. the contractor nas been asked to make good the surface. Overgrown hedges in Saw


ley Road are causing prob­ lems for pedestrians and it was decided to notify the highways authority.


for the MU “silent auction” to be held in Gisburn Festival Hall on October 23rd. It was reported that anyone wishing to contribute any item could leave it with a Mu member at Gisburn or Rimington. * A letter from the MU link


fishermen on the club’s new stretch at Samlesbury report that there are salmon a-plenty lying above the weir, just waiting for a downpour to allow them to run upstream.


Tennis coaching Ribchester Tennis Club has


been fortunate in obtaining vers and from 7-30 to 8-


wit* 1 n


the services of an experienced coach, Margo Knowles, for sessions each Thursday night. Coaching from 5-30 to 0-30 p.m. is for beginners, from 6- for junior


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races on the Lower Holme and fun events taking place all day. The whole event is free for all and has been organised by Sabden’s Holme Commit­ tee headed by Mr Philip Ash­ worth, as part of the Look North West’s Weekend of Sport to mark the Year of Sport. The event is due to end at around 4-30 p.m. If it rains tomorrow it will


go ahead on Sunday instead — again weather permitting.


Winning hands


The winning hands at last Monday night’s whist drive for Sabden Over 60s were


61ayed by Mrs Dorothy


Fred Cottam and Mrs Isabel Hodgson. Domino winners were Mrs Pauline Taylor, Mrs Eveline Ford, Mrs Mary Hoyle and Mrs Agnes Par­ kinson. Mrs Hoyle won the


oughton, Mrs Scott, Mr


raffle.On Thursday night Mrs Constance Hodson, Mrs Mary Oddie, Mrs Amy Parkinson and Mrs Ivy Cottam were the domino winners. VVliist win- ners were: Ladies — Mrs Shn- gcr, Mrs Cowell and Mrs Scott. Gents — Mr Oddie, Mr Cottam and Mr R. Moore. The raffle winner was Mrs Marjory Cowell.


Sports challenge A sports extravaganza is


being held in Sabden on Saturday, to be run in con­ junction with the BBC Look North Year of Sport Chal­


lenge Weekend. Every part of the North


West is being asked to arrange some form of sporting activity and Sabden’s Holme Committee has taken up the


Jand. Tea and biscuits were


bers of the Ribblesdale Club, Chatbum, a very pleasant afternoon. Winners were Mrs M. Frankland and Mrs J. Cowell. Tea hostesses were Mrs E.


Dominoes A domino drive gave mem*


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Campbell and Mrs M. Ridg- way.


branch at GooUva in South Australia was read and a report given on the deanery meeting at Bolton-by-Bow-


served and Mrs Thistleth­ waite thanked Mr Lumby for his hospitality. Speaker at the meeting on


October 8th at 7-30 p.m., in the Festival Hall, will be Mrs Edwina Rich.


30 to 7-30 p.m.!?''m^'fo’r 'iunior Members of Gisburn YFC impro 7^ " ,n •£' , , 7.30/08


r. ‘ n:nl. imiimvers Farms as guests of Mr and ’


Estate farms visite(l


Gisburne


experienced seniors only. Further details can be obtained from Marilyn Walsh (0772 782251).


IS 101 R |.JWV>wo|| ,lnm n » sh - f i Eslale ’ L for Mrs D. Nlcklin. Miss Julie


Celebrated artist An invitation is being


Bracewell demonstrated how to make “Country dairy ice­ cream” and members were able to sample some of the finished products. A vote of thanks was given by Alison Gorst.


extended to artists through­ out Ribble Valley to join members of Ribchester Art Club next Thursday when the


of Mr and


celebrated local artist John Selby will be demonstrating the art of watercolour paint­ ing and pastel work. The demonstration will take


Parr Farm, Paythorne, home sind Mrs A. Duckworth. Duckworth,


Members recently visited


where the girls made marzi **


place at SS Peter and Paul’s Parish Centre, Stydd Lane, at


Pate, S. Downing. Interme­ diate — C. Graveston,K. Pate. Boys: Junior — L. Lancas­


Results: Girls: Junior — N.


further details should contact Joyce Walmsley (Tel: Rib­ chester 878545).


7-30 p.m. Anyone requiring


was the first stop for the 32 members who went on Uib- chester Over-GOs’ trip last week. Following three trios round a roundabout in the centre of Colne, when the driver lost his bearings, the party finally arrived at Boundary Mill. A raffle for a £4 meat


Bustling market Bustling Skipton market


ter; *C. Ryde, H. Thwaite. Intermediate — S. Pres-


ton.Senior— D. Graveston. Judges were Mrs S. Duck­


worth and Mr Robert Bargh. Next week there will be a


BILLINGTON-


ing at the harvest sale held at Ebenezer Baptist Social Hour, Billington. All the pro­ duce was sold quickly and £38.2 was raised. Mrs K. Lowe gave the vote of thanks and Miss M. Kay played the


Brisk trade It was fast and furious sell­


organ. Apple pic and tea were


served. The money raised from this


event will go towards Opera­ tion Agri in India and together with £50.32 from voluntary envelopes the total of £88.34 will be made up to £100 by the church to buy a bio-gas digester which will


p ro v id e power for lighting anti cooking for 10 families.


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The church was delighted to receive an anonymous dona­ tion of £100 for the project, this will church


machines. to


now enable purchase


two the


Next week there will be a change of speaker,


now be a film on the treasures of Italy by Dr M. B. Ormerod. Everyone


attend, mences


trip to Burnley for ten-pin bowling. Anyone wishing to go should contact Carol Gra­ veston (Tel: Gisburn 445319).


GRINDLETON


voucher was won by Mrs Berry.


:READ


Duck race Read Cricket Club held a


mammoth duck race on Sun­ day and although water levels were down all the ducks were launched successfully. Starting from Altham


challenge. There will be sports and


Lace making President of Grindleton WI


Mrs It. Cann welcomed Mrs Norali Willson, of Shevington, who explained the art of lace making, the various types and tile exquisite display of her work. Members were able to try their hands with the lace bobbins.


for a lace mat were airs E. Winners of the competiti inners at 7-30 p.m. the is evening welcome there will com­ to


Billington and Langho WI meeting were the trophies won by the branch at the Clitheroe Area WI in August. A lively talk on flowercraft


Pride of place Taking pride of place at the


was given by local member Mrs B. Charlson, who demon- * strated two basket arrange­ ments. Also displayed were coloured swags, bouquets and many more examples of her work. She was thanked by Mrs


Mrs K. H o p k i n s o n expressed thanks.


competition


Rowntree, Mrs Cann and Mrs H. Read. An evening visit to Alston Hall is being arranged for


Bridge over 800 ducks were floated. A list of prizewinners is displayed on the village notice board. Thanks were expressed to


games for all ages — adults and children — with even a bouncy castle’ for the tots. Events will be held on The Holme and the Lower Holme and, if it is wet, they will go ahead the following day. The committee is honing to use for the first time the new


Winning hands onda


___ughton, Mrs Scott, Mr Fred Cottam and Mrs Isabel Hodgson. Domino winners were Mrs. Pauline Taylor, Mrs Eveline Ford, Mrs Mary Hoyle and Mrs Agnes Par­ kinson. Mrs Hoyle won tile


played Hou


Constance Hodson, Mrs Mavy a Oddie, Mrs Amy Parkinson


raffle. On Thursday night Mrs


domino winners. Whist win­ ners were: Ladies — Mrs Slin- ger, Mrs Cowell and Mrs Scott. Gents — Mr Oddie, Mr Cottam and Mr R. Moore. The raffle winner was Mrs


nd Mrs Jvy Cottam were the Marjory Cowell.


Cup winners More than 30 members and


a guest attending Sabden WI were delighted to hear that the Lancashire Federation is proposing a three-day visit to Ascot next year to take in Ladies’ Day. Members felt sure that the ambitious outing


Winning hands


Whist winners at Read Constitutional Club were: Ladies — Mrs E.# Charnley,


volleyball set and other equip­ ment it recently bought for the village youngsters.


THE winning hands at last M onday night’s whist drive


for Sabden Over 60s were by Mrs Dorothy


Mrs B. Nichols. Gents — Mrs E. Hutchinson, Mrs M. Dear- ing.


was Mrs M. Grime and MC was Mr L. Grime.


Winner of the special prize


Calendars Calendars for next year are


currently on sale at St John’s Church, Read, which are made up of views of 12 Lanca­ shire churches — a sample is on display at the back of the church. At only £1.30 they are are


said to be good value; a list is available..


arranging class starts again in


P o p u la r c la s s The ever popular flower


Read School on September 23rd at 7 p.m. The tutor is Iris Baldwin and new ideas for Christmas will be intro­ duced. Information can be obtained from Mrs Baldwin (Tel: Padiham 72795).


would be well supported. Other forthcoming events include Christmas cookery demonstrations at Longndge in November and the area


carol service in December. Sabden came fifth in the CWthcroe Area Show, gaining


were given to Kay Dyer, Hazel Lansdell, Laurie Smith and Mariorie Walker.


son read a letter from the national federation concerning the Government’s proposed ' White Paper on education and


President Mrs Joyce Ham- .


reform for the 21st century . It appears that “leisure’ adult


the Jessica Lofthouse cup ™r the co-operative entry. It was the first time the village had entered and congratulations


Group’s parents committee is holding a disco on September 28th in the primary school. Tickets which are £9 per cou­ ple, including supper, are available from Steve Todd (Tel: 78601).


Parents Read Scout and Guide


PENDLETON


S um m e r d a n c e Dancing was to the Mark


Kitto Band at a summer dance organised by the Pendleton


Village Hall Committee. There was a hot-not supper


anil ladles from the village made apple pies served with cream. There was also a raffle and proceeds from the eve­ ning are for village hall funds.


Traffic increase


education classes are in «an of- trafl5c thl.ough Pendleton gcr, asfundingmay no longer (]ue ^ the c)osur(J of pend|e.


T UTWopls that adult ton R°a<l> Wiswell. education at .any


ir e in dan- There has been an incre:lse


Branrnm and the Sabden mem rie(, out The work shouM be boJies'ex^cssing concern. " completed by October Gth.


prime lrnP°’ laf, w - . work on the installation of a vital Pa rL?f/o-hiipn mem- surface water drain to be car-


h e WI feels that adult Traffic’ has been (Uverted through Pendleton to enable


Swedish trip


P la t t spoke ab o u t h e r National Young Fanners’ trip to Sweden during the summer


was the guest speaker at SUiidburn YFC meeting. Clair


A visitor from Bury YFC


of 1990. She stayed with a Swedish family for four weeks


illustrated witn slides, show­ ing the Swedish countryside. Richard Schofield gave the


ing techniques. Members enjoyed her talk,


in th e village hall and everyone is asked to attend.


•and teamed about tbew fam­


M. Ibbotson. Tickets are available for Mrs Charison’s coffee morning at 23 Rogersfield, Langho, on September 24. The competition for a


OO-B OLAD


Guided walk Members of Bolton-by-


Bowland YFC met in the vil­ lage to travel to Hammerton Hall Deer Farm, Wiggles- worth. Owner Mr Simon Rushton gave a knowledge­ able and humorous guided walk round the farm which everyone enjoyed. A vote of thanks was given by Alistair Howard. Next week’s speaker will be


Moira Roberts who will talk about physiotherapy, and


will be held on October 4th — anyone wishing to attend should ring (Bolton-by-Bow-


The annual dinner dance 15 p.m. land 223).


Shrubs Bollaml Gardening Club chairman Mr Ian Mason wel­ comed Mr Ben Andrews, of Garstang, who gave an infor­ mative talk on shrubs. He brought a selection of foliage to illustrate his talk and


advised members what to buy. Mrs K. Hudson thanked


him.Show chairman Mrs B. Ste­ venson reported on another successful show with a very


high standard. The annual Christmas party


was discussed. At the meeting on October


9th Mr Peter Foley, of Holden Clough Nurseries, will speak about the small garden.


DUNSOP BRIDGE


Poetry Dunsop Bridge WI heard


Mrs Tomlinson, from Caton, recite a selection of poems, entitled “Those I have loved." A vote of thanks was given ' ‘ ‘i-tli'


SIMONSTONE


Jumble Simonstone WI members


p.m.


are holding a jumble sale tomorrow evening in the Old


School Hall at 6-30 p.m. Organisers say Items may be taken to the hall from 3-30


Waste Friends of Simonstone


members are asked to meet in the village hall at 7—


a different class each year in the confectionery section and will be known as the Wharton Crag Salver. Town crier Mrs D. Whit­


taker announced forthcoming events, including a cheese and wine evening on September 27th at Red Cottage, organ­ ised by the indoor bowls club, at 7-30 p.m., and a military band concert on September 28th in St Mary’s Church, Gisburn.


day greetings and Mrs E. Hartley announced that the creative sewing class would recommence next Wednesday, at 1-30 p.m., in the men’s club at the Memorial Institute. Everyone is welcome to


Mrs E. Peel read the birth­ , . ,


attend.Members of Downham WI will be guests at the next meeting to hear a talk on “Rare gems and jewellery.”


A SPONSORED walk organised by the Whalley Deanery Action Group had the support of four VIPS — th e R ib b le V a l le y Mayor and Mayoress, the local MP and the Bishop of Burnley. The walk from Down- ham, via Sawley and the


Ribble Way, to St Paul’s Church, Low Moor, was in aid of the deanery’s target of £G6,500 for the Black­ burn Diocese’s contribu­ tion to the Church Urban Fund. Coun. and Mrs Allan


Kay, Mr Michael Carr MP and the Rt Rev. R. Milner


took part. The walk was followed


by a service at St Paul’s Church, at which a pre­ s e n t a t i o n d e p i c t in g


d e s p a i r and hope was given by representatives from the Darwen Dean­ ery! The preacher was the Rev. Dick Cartmell, Vicar of St James’ Church, Over Darwen. The d ay ’s a c t iv i t ie s ,


TOO LOWERGATE? CLITHERQE ; Telephone 26010.


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Go-ahead for taxi service


PLANS to base a private I taxi service at the c a r ­ park of the Bayley Arms Hotel, Hurst Green, have been given the go-ahead by Ribble Valley’s Plan­ ning and D evelopment I Committee. F o u r local re s id e n ts


objected to Mr Michael Taylor’s application for a taxi operator’s licence on the grounds the business would cause noise and tra f f ic congestion, and | there was already a long- established taxi service in the village. Planners were assured


together with the proceeds of a dance held the previ­ ous week, are expected to have raise over £1,000 for


the fund. Pic tu red a re walkers


School will be collecting waste paper a week tomorrow from


9-30 a.m. to 4-30 p.m. and say the usual arrangements for collection will apply.


Simonstone are likely to be fixed; thanks to the village parish council. The clerk reported that Lancashire County Council had been informed about the lights at the Padiham bypass, which have an intermittent fault. Councillors also heard that


Faulty lights Faulty traffic lights in


by Mrs J. Carr and birthday greetings were extended to Mrs D. Whittaker, Mrs S. Smith and Mrs K. Seed. The draw was won by Mrs


J. Wood and the competition was won by Mrs J.Parkinson. Members have been invited


October 28th. A letter is to be sent to


Terry Clegg for nis efforts which raised over £400 for club funds.


foliage arrangement was won by Mrs E. Jefferson, with Miss B. Almond second and Mrs A. Foster third. Mrs D. Gibson won the raffle. Birth­ day flowers were presented to Mrs K. Wildman and Mrs J. Darby.


Michael Carr MP regarding the White Paper recom­ mending the withdrawal of funding for leisure activities in adult education. At the annual meeting the committee will provide a hot supper.


Club Winners of St Ambrose


Elaine Walmsley and Robert Tasker.


Church’s 100 club, Grindleton, for last month were Mrs


CHIPPING


Young Farmers’ Club met in the community centre on Monday for an evening with the Chubby Bunny Roadshow — a group of young farmers who tour YFC meetings with their entertainment. They were thanked by Jim Holden. Next week members will be


Chubby Bunny Members of Chipping


he church steps at 7-30 p.m.


to Rossendale WI next month and there will be a Whist and Domino drive in the village hall, on September 20th.


‘RiMlNGTON.


with civic dignitaries leav­ ing Downham car park on Sunday afternoon.


WADDINGTON


WI Mrs Margaret Lupton urged members to write to their MP and local councillors to strongly object to the View, Chatburn. Government’s White Paper I The Hitachi CSIC442E


Plea for classes President of Waddington


a reply had been received from the county council regarding, the highway mark­ ings at the junction of the Padiham bypass and that dif- f i e u l t i e s w e re b e in g experienced with the sightline due to the positioning of a lit­ ter bin opposite the Stork Hotel. A quiz night has been


, tonight.


dance at the whist and domino drive held in Rimington Memorial Institute on Satur­ day. Supper was served and Mrs E. Jackson presented the prizes. MC Mr A. Stott announced


Prizes There was a good atten­


took over the chair for a I lust Tuesday, uftei the Clitheroe night, when speaker I c a r ’s q u a r te r - l ig h t was smashed.


Afterwards Mrs Carol Riley 7"3? IV , , , l„ ;


Mr Roland Hailwood enter­ tained members with his experiences as a town oner. He was wished all the best for the town crier competition to be held on the Isle of Wight. Miss Iv. Glisbey gave the


arranged for Sunday and a special presentation by Mr J. Dunn, on the Environmental Protection Act, will be held


, WHALLEY


Seniors’ drive Whist winners at the Abbey


were: Ladies — Mrs A. Rigby, Mrs D. Farnsworth. Gents — Mr N. Walmsley,


that there will be a drive in the institute on the second


travelling to Blackburn Ice t Rink and are asked to meet at


Successful A beautiful sunny day and


branch of the Conservative Association, an outstanding success.MVogelbev, £310 was raised a for funds. Eighty people


the perfect setting of Standen Hall, Clitheroe, helped to make a ploughmans lunch, organised by the ~


by Pendleton


vote of thanks. Next week will be the AGM


Auction Slaidburn Methodist Chapel


stroll in the grounds, as well as try their luck on the tom­ bola and raffle. The meal, prepared by the


ttended and were able to


ladies, included cheese, pate,- salads, sausage and French bread.


celebrated harvest festival with services in the afternoon


Mrs R. Woolaton, Mrs P. Knowles, Mrs. E. Watson.


Saturday of the month throughout the year, apart from during August. Whist winners: Ladies —


Gents — Mr E. Green, Mr S. Hogg, Mrs D. Knowles. Dominoes: Miss S. Down­


ing, Mr H. Ainsworth, Mr C. Wiseman. Raffle: Mrs A. Pratt, Mrs


Oddie, Mrs Woolaton, Miss M. Pye, Mr D. Bracewell, Mrs J . Robinson.


Vital role Members of Rimington WI


expressed concern over the proposed cuts in Government funding of adult education


the following evening raised £53 for chapel funds.


and evening. Both were con­ ducted by the Rev. James Needham* who has recently returned from an exchange visit to the USA.' Auction of the produce on


Mr John Aspinall for allowing courses. She said many of the the event to take place at his home and Mrs Susan Nelson presented Mr Aspinall’s host­ ess, Mrs Grafstrom, with flowers.


Mr Harry Whitwell thanked seeking their support for the DALEHEAD


James’s Church, Dale Head, looked spick-and-span after


much concern to villagers were highlighted at Chatbum


Traffic concern Traffic problems causing


Parish Council, when it was reported that an early morn­ ing census, conducted by the Rev. G. Halls, showed heavy commercial vehicles thun­ dering through the village


Spick-and-span The g ra v ey a rd a t St


the celebration conducted by the vicar, the Rev. Les Aus­


decorated with fruit, veget- ab/es, flowers and heather for


tesUviA. Tbe b e au tifu lly


vest produce were held on Monday which raised £115. Whist winners: Ladies —


tin.A successful whist and domino drive and sale of har­


to the operators asking them to use the bypass, as the larger operators, such as Cas­ tle Cement and Tarmac Road- stone, had promised to do. Speeding traffic through


from 6 a.m. onwards. The council decided to write


Mrs Sanderson, Mrs Mason, Mrs Garnett. Gents — Mrs Newhouse, Mrs J. Robinson, George Parker. Dominoes: Mr J . Oddie,


Mrs M. Oddie, Mrs Briggs Mr


the village centre and in' Grindleton Road - was the cause of many complaints. It


Mrs E. Edgar, Mr Fairhurst, Mrs Sutton, George Parker, Mrs Sanderson.


Nelson, Mrs Taylor.. Raffle: T. Cowperthwaite,


courses.President Mrs Audrey Pea­ cock urged members to write to MPs and local councillors


chen. senior citizen drive in Whalley


Mrs S. Wiggans. Dominoes: Mrs P. Twit-


HURST GREEN


Winning hands The results of Hurst Green


Mrs W. Shoesmith, Mrs A. Bolton, Mrs W. Seed. Mrs M. Jackson also won


Mrs M. Jackson. Dominoes: Mrs M. Whalley,


the raffle.


courses. They heard that the cuts could lead to the possible axeing of non-voeational


the mowing and Udymg-uu for Ttdst\ethwa\te. ~ Ibe ha rvest church was


from the area to the LFWI autumn council meeting next Wednesday, at Bolton Town Hall. The guest speaker will be a professional clown. A small committee has been


orp~m/se a coach for mem\bers - *


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formed to organise the annual carol concert on December \7th.


and Produce Show Committee Mrs M. McPherson thanked everyone who had contributed to a successful day and showed the trophy presented to Rimington by Miss J. Ped- der, ‘ president of -Wharton Crag WI. It was explained that the trophy would be awarded for


Chairman of the Handicraft


by Mr and Mrs Gregson, was won by Mrs B. Thompson, Mrs C. Knowles and Mrs


D. Gregson, of Garstang, who- delighted members with a pic­ turesque audio-visual presen­ tation of Malhamdale, entitled “ Along the way to the cove.” Mrs C. Thistfethwaite pro­ posed thanks. A competition for a memento of the Dales, judged


so-called leisure courses played a vital role in WI and rural life. Speakers were Mr and Mrs


Miss Mary Balvstow, wbo Is \yj area leader, is hopin,hoping to


Expanding


THE Contrast Upholstery firm a t Sabden has been


granted planning permis­ s io n 'to build a s ingle- s torey ' extension a t the


The e x ten s io n is for offices and more manufac­


f ront of i ts premises a t Cobden Mill, W halley Road.


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turing space, the Ribble Valley Council’s Planning and Development Commit­


tee heard. , Fir.8tuartrazer Rochdale 15b GiErnuu Sr (0706157654


WI heard that it is now the tradition in Thailand to pass over the River Kwai bridge in silence. Miss P. Dawson, who spent two years in the coun­ try, working in the Kwai Val­ ley, entertained with slides and memories other stay. She said that a former POW


Magical place Members of Clayton-le-Dale


hut, near the bridge, is now a museum.and described Thai­


confirmed the title of the talk — “The XVagic of Thailand"!


land as a beautiful place. A vote of thanks was given by Mrs Helen Summer, who has also been to Tbniland.and who


Over 60s’ whist and domino drive were as follows:* Whist: Ladies — Mrs H.


Hartley, Mrs M. Ramsdale. Gents — Miss M. Jackson,


Committed to Crown C ou r t


vote of thanks and the quiz set by Mrs F. Herman was won by Mrs Jean Oldroyd and Miss Joyce Lockett. There will be a soup and sandwich day on Saturday,


from 12 to 2 p.m., ill the Wad­ dington Methodist School­ room. Proceeds are in aid of the St Mary’s Hospital appeal.


NEWTON


Food for Poland A harvest festival service


with a difference was held at Newton Reformed Church oil Sunday. Instead of the usual fresh produce everyone gave items of tinned food. These will be taken to Rcvidge Fold Church, Blackburn, which is organising a delivery of sup­ plies to Poland in October. The preacher was the Rev.


E. Joselin.On Monday evening a coffee evening and sale of fresh pro­


duce was held.


JO IN E R J a s o n L e e l O’Rourke (21), of Nelson I S t re e t , Low Moor, was com m i tted to P r e s to n l Crown Court by Clitheroe I magistrates on Tuesday, I on a charge of reckless | driving.


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by ’Mr Taylor that there would be only one taxi, and no office, and the ser- I vice would be used mostly for ferrying guests from Manchester Airport and, P re s to n s ta t io n to th e j


hotel. Planners granted per­


mission on the condition th a t the premises would n o t be u sed as a tax i stand, the taxi use would not be sold separately, and there should be no radio-1 control base there without the prior consent of the local authority.


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hoose from an excellent range of English and Continental tiles that


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At all our showrooms you can see the quality of Europe's


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• Probably the longest established and most respected kitchen specialist in the North.


• Unique Siematic Bond guarantees you r money is safe.


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• Superb top name appliances by NEFF, DeDietrich, Gaggenau, and Corian to name just a few.


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