C IM a n e 22324 (E d i t o r i a l ) , 2 2323 (A d v a r t ism a ) . B u r n le i / 22331 (C la s s i f i e d ) Z T ------------------------- :--------• • " - " News from the Villages LANGHO bcotits,
On top form Cyclists from St
l.cimaril's
were on top
fonn a t the weekend when they entered the East Lanca shire Scouts’ eyclccross com petition for the first time —
and claimed the first three places. Neil Geldard showed tre-
mentions potential by winning the Scout final by a big mar gin. Me was followed home by
♦Sandy .Jarvis came, fourth'in his h e a t and ju s t failed to make the final, although five Scouts made it through their heats into the Scout final. Matthew T u rn e r crashed and
Nik.Johnes retired with a
mechanical problem.- Other members of the St Leonard's team were .John Clement, M a rk D a v ie s a n d Hen Mohatta. In a very different sporting
event, Scout Richard Millea did exceptionally well to come third in his age group in the national archery champion ships.
.GISBURN
Weaver’s lot At Gisburn Wl, vice-presi
dent Mrs.). Ityde welcomed g u e s t sp e a k e r s Mrs Gath T h om a s a n d M rs E d n a O’Hara, whose subject was “A Weaver’s Lot.” A thoroughly entertaining
evening was enjoyed as they took the audience back to the days when people really lived simply but were extremely happy.
weaver’s shuttle was won by Mrs Spence, Mrs Holden, Mrs S. Graveston, Mrs Lancaster, Mrs Hell and Mrs Wright.
A c o m p e t i t i o n lo r a '
Winning hands There were IT tables at the
w h is t an d d om in o d r iv e organised by Gisburn Festival Hall Management Committee. MCs were Mr F. Wall and MrsT. Hell. Whist winners were: Ladies
Gareth Mayoli and Westlev Clarkson. M e a nw h i le , Cub S co u t
based upon the writings of the saint.
the children of the Sunday Club helped Ksau, the vicar’s gentle donkey, to celebrate his 20th birthday. A garland ol flowers was placed over his ears and, together with his younger companion Ruth, he lucked into a “birthday cake”
Afterwards, outside church,
composed of bran, apples and carrots. Rianist was Mrs Diane Rice and the morning ended with
coffee, biscuits and a chance for a chat.
included in th e admission charge am! th e re will he a cake stall. Proceeds are for MU c h a r i t ie s and branch funds.
iNEWTOIVf
Dance night Newton Village Hall Com
mittee organised its annual F a rm e r s ' Hall on F r id ay night. Music for dancing was played by Mark Kitto ami his hand. Supper was provided and served by the ladies’ com m i t te e and* p r iz ew in n e r s included Mrs M. Hcrry and MrC. Harrison.
PENDLETON
All creatures Cats and goldfish, guinea
taken by their young owners an d w e re a l l v e ry well behaved. The harvest will be cele
pigs and dogs all made their way to All S a in ts ’ Church, R eh d lc lo n . on Su n d av — invited by the vicar, the "Rev. Roland Nicholson, to go to the family service for a Messing on the feast day of St Francis. A large variety of pels were
7 p.m. The time for the last bus is 8-30 p.m. Coffee and b is cu i ts a re
holding th e ir annual silent auction on Wednesday, in the Festival Hall, commencing at
Silent auction Gisburn Mothers' Union are
i ty goods a t t r a c te d g re a t interest, supported by a well- stocked tomoola, bring-nnd- huy stalls and a table of home made refreshments, including delicious soup. It was a verv pleasant atmosphere in which to shop, eat ami chat. Raffle prizes were won by
Mrs J . Taylor, Mrs 12. Mal inin, Mrs Aspin, Mrs Wilson, Mr 1\ Bristol, Mrs Howl ami
those who helped to make the event a success.
Mrs Whittle. The vicar, the Rev. Alan Hailey, thanked
a t te n d e d and en jo y ed an excellent lunch were Mr Nigel Fvnns, MB for the Kibble V a l le y , anil Mr Michael Welsh, MLR for Fast Lanca s h i r e . Mr F v a n s s p o k e briefly, prior to leaving for the Conservative Rarty Con ference in Brighton.
good voice to do ju s t ic e to the traditional harvest hymns.
vice at West Bradford Meth odist Church was very well attended and the church was beautifully decorated with flowers, fruit and vegetables. The congregation was in
In good voice A harvest thanksgiving ser
ford branch of the Rihble Val ley Conservative Association held an autumn lunch at the Old Hall, West Bradford, on Sunday, by invitation of Mr and Mrs Fdwin Gretton. Among the SO people who
Lunchtime talk Grindleton and West Brad
wear stall was the main fear, lure at St Catherine’s Church Sunday School, West Brad ford, on Saturday, helping to raise 11200 for church funds. An extensive range of qual
Bargains galore A branded seconds k n it
On Monday Mrs Lilhurn,
Mrs Hufferdine and o ld e r pupils took boxes of fruit to the senior citizens of the vil lage. The church hopes to wel
come a new rector, the Rev. David Mewis, la te r in the year.
were: Mrs H. Rickard (presi dent), Mr B. Aspin (vice-pres
ident), Philip Rope (chair- man), A1 a s ta ir IIoward
Mrs R. Towler, Reter Dakin, Neil Wilson, Sarah Wolfen den, Val Rickard and Mr K.
Whitwell. Subscriptions are to remain
juniors and meetings will be held every Monday a t 7-45 p.m. Next week’s meeting will
a t £0 fo r s e n io r s and £3
(vice-chairman), J an e t Ban c ro f t ( s e c r e ta ry ) , Nadine Herd (as sis tant secretary), Tim H am le t ( t r e a s u r e r ) , t ick e t s e c re ta ry ( Jame s T ow le r ) , S u s a n H a n so n (press), Jennifer Towler and Thom as Whilwel! ( a t te n dance), Fmma Graham and Alison Whitwell (scrapbook), Richard and Gill Armor and David Leverton (rally), Sarah Wolfenden and Reter Dakin (village hall representative). Club leaders are Mr and
bers of Bolton-by-Bowland YFC held a programme sug gestions night in the village' hall. Officers elected at the AGM
Suggestions On Monday evening mem
ROCHESTER
Came clean At the first meeting of the
winter season of Ribchester. Wom en 's C o n s e rv a t iv e s , members enjoyed a talk given by Mr A. Bowles on his experiences as a Kleen Fazy representative.
from university at his Osbal- deston home, fished a Devon minnow on Lower Als ton Farm w a te r and landed a beautifully-conditioned seven- pounder. Witnessing the catch was
fish la s t Wednesday con f i rm e d w h a t m o s t lo c a l anglers were Imping — that recent rain has induced a few salmon to run the Ribble and give sport in the few weeks which remain of a season which, so far, has proved very disappointing. Richard, tak in g a break
Mort Martin, who in the same week tempted trout of nne- and-a-half and two pounds.
lie a visit to Skipton Crema torium, members to meet in the village a t 7-15 p.m.
12 tables There were 12 tables in play
at Bo!lon-by-Bowland Village Hall Committee’s first whist and domino drive a f te r the summer break. MCs were Mr I. Bloazard and Mr J . Single- ton.
The Rev. Brenda Leigh con ducted the service and organ ist was Mr Donald Hartley.
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— Mrs H. Silverwood, Mrs A. Jackson and Mrs H. Farrow. Gents — Mr J . Davies, Mrs 1C. Ireland and Mrs M. Robin
J . Hartley and Mrs R. Oddie. RaffierMrs D. Speak, Mr
H. Lofthouse and Mrs M. Norcross.
Esau’s birthday A huge congregation gath
ered in St Mary’s Church, Gisburn, which was beauti fully decorated with flowers
service on Sund a y morning. Churchwarden and farmer
amt garden produce, for the harve sL th a n k sg iv in g faintly
Mr George Hargh read the lesson and during a hymn the children took their gifts to the a l ta r . The Rev. Jo n a th a n Lumby reminded everyone that it was also the feast of St Francis of Assisi and the ser vice closed with a litany "in p ra is e of c re a ted th in g s ,”
son. Dominoes: Mr Abbott, Mr
Harvest Home will he held in the village hall, with a hot-pot su p p er and showing of the film “Jonathan Livingstone Seagull.” There will also he an auction of fruit, with proceeds for Christian Aid.
SLAIDBURN:
members of Slaidbitrn YFC me t in - th e village iiail on .
Fun and games Existing and potential new
Monday evening for a night of fun and games. There were two teams, the one captained by chairman David Harrison being the eventual champion. A most enjoyable evening
brated on Sunday, with family Fucharist a t 11 a.m., when children are invited to present gifts. In the evening, a t 7 p.m. there will he a service at which Htacklmrn Lady Fann ers will be present. On the following night the
decorated with flowers and produce and churchwardens
very busy for members of St Reter anil St Raul’s Church, Bolton-by-Howland. The church was beautifully
Busy weekend Harvest weekend proved
Mr F. Rickies, Mrs M. Billows and RCC s e c re ta ry Mrs S. Lund travelled to Bradford Cathedral for the installation of the Bishop of Bradford the Rt Rev. David Smith. School children took part in
funils fo r tlie c h i ld ren of Africa and J an e Wells and Scott Mason collected £77 as tlie c o n g re g a t io n le f t the church. Afterwards over 100 people
was had by all. Next week, a talk on bee keeping will be held in the village hall, at 7-15 p.m.
enjoyed a lunch in the village hall.
sold with proceeds for the Church Urban Fund.
Rroduce and flowers were
the harvest thanksgiving ser vice ami the theme “Needs of the s ta rv in g children" was reflected in the African song they sang ami the sermon of Canon S. A. Selby. Two children appealed for
Mr J . Dukes, Mrs M. Cowk- iug, Mrs Barker. Gents— Mr A. Stott, Mr J . Lofthouse, Mr Waddinglon. Dominoes: Mrs Taylor, Mr
Whist winners: Ladies —
Jackson, Mr Ripley, Mr J . Oddie.
DOWNHAM
popular, especially the local one, which fe a tu red many fam i l ia r faces and places. A f te rw a rd s ,'a J a co b ’s join supper helped to celebrate the
f ir s t birthday p a rty of the club. A ra f f le with many prizes and a britig-and-buy
stall made it an enjoyable eve ning for all. Fver.vone is welcome to the
next meeting, on November 12th, when Mr 12. Sedgwick will be guest speaker.
Downhnm and Twiston Gar den Club. 32 members and friends enioyed a film show given by Mr John Duffy. One film was of Kew Gardens and another about Downham, both having been made between 11)5(1 and 11)51). Th e films p ro v ed v e ry
Film show At Thursday’s meeting of
O d d ie , Mr N e lso n , Mrs Abbot, Mrs Oddie, Mr C. Wiseman. Raffle: Mr Lofthouse. Mr
fil for ducks and ducks were what we got, lots of them. On Saturday night, Anne-Marie Rainford, a vision in yellow, waddled through the streets of Ribchester doing an excel lent impersonation of Tivvy, the TV duck, and on Sunday afternoon, fishermen frowned and seagulls scattered as hun dreds of ducks swept down the Kibble. These ducks, how ever, were plastic. These phenomena were of
Going quackers The past weekend was only
Quite a catch Teenager Richard Barnes’
Clothes party Chatburn Busy Bees Tod
dler Group held a Lancashire Lass clothes party, raising over £-10 for funds. The eve ning was well attended and refreshments were served by Mrs Rachael Lewis and Mrs Helen Stratton.
School took part in a harvest service, held in church on Fri day. Songs and musical items were performed to a congre gation of parents and friends. The Rev. W al ter Drain
Famine relief C h i ld r e n o f C h a th u rn
Maude said: “The children raised over £225 in a mar vellous effort. Television pic tures of children in Somalia have brought a real relevance to the children's giving this year. Barents and friends of the school have been very supportive."
Dominoes A d om in o d r i v e w a s
enjoyed by all members of the Ribblesdale Club, Chatburn, winners being Mrs D. Gros- venor and Mrs D. Frankland. Tea hostesses were Mrs 12. Campbell, Mrs M. Ridgway and Mrs D. Riley.
Vehicle packs Residents of Chatburn can
now obtain Vehicle Watch information packs from the police station m the village..
course, p a rt and parcel of a fund-raising event organised by Tim Rainford and other members of Ribchester Flay ing Field Trust Committee — the Gibbon Bridge Interna tional Duck Race. The going was wet when
three reached the Tush Bool at 4-05 p.m., but it was Ren nie Anderton’s duck which was netted first by Church Deeps, winning a two-day b re a k fo r two a t Gibbon Bridge Country Hotel. Second d u ck home won £100 for Lynda Pagan-Ward and Mr Hodkinson, of Longridge, won £25 for third place. It is anti cipated the event will raise upwards of £000.
ble Dutch from the DVLC at Swansea, new driver Joe Ayr ton, of Ribchester, is won dering when lie will be able to take to tlie road. Following his application
for a driving licence, Joe was sen t the following informa tion: “1 am sorry that I have to send your application back to you. No fee was found with your application, but as no fee is needed for this transaction, then your application will be processed and your licence will follow shortly.” Could it be that Joe should have sent a tip?
Club’s re c en t p re sen ta tio n evening, Ribchester’s master s tro k e p ia y e r , Ian Bar ton, added to last season's honour of being voted player-of-tlie- year when he was awarded a shield for topping the club’s batting averages in the past s e a s o n o f P a la c e S h ie ld wicket. Ian scored 530 runs with an average of 40.8. Another feather in Ian’s cap
Adds to honour A t L o n g r id g e C r ic k e t
came when lie was picked for the Palace Shield side which played the Lancashire Club and Ground XI in a represen tative match. Ian's (>S not out
tigious 10-wicket victory.
Double Dutch After receiving a bit of dou
the ducks were launched from R ib eh c s te r Bridge a t 3-15 p.m., but they soon swept past Old Hall and into Rnrkin- son Deeps, where they slowed for a while. After speeding down Waterside Farm rapids, they were becalmed, but soon sped away, following some p u rp o se fu l p ro d d in g by a friendly canoeist. A b re a k d ow n g ro u p of
HURST GREEN
Missing gate Parishioners arriving at St
John’s Church, Hurst Green, for the harvest thanksgiving and Holy Communion service, found the lychgate missing. However all is well, the
thanked all the children for bringing their harvest gifts, which were later sold, raising money for Somali Famine Relief. H e a dm a s te r Mr R o b er t
WHALLEY
was the intriguing title of a talk and demonstration held
at Whalley Mothers' Union by Mr John Barry, a freelance
photographer who works for the "Clitheroe Advertiser and Times." Members were fascinated
bv the magic lantern show jpven by the speaker, includ ing many very old slides. A vote of thanks was given by Mrs Dorothy Borland. • E n ro l l in g m em b e r Mrs
Lora Smith re p o r ted th a t nearly £200 had been raised at the recent jumble sale. She reminded members of the Deanery Festival to be held at Clitheroe next Wednesday.
Wine tasting At the AGM of the young
families could make contact with one o th e r on a social basis and s tre n g th e n links with in th e community, is always looking for new mem bers. The next meeting, on Mon
day at Whalley CF School, is a w in e ta s t in g e v e n in g . Ailmission is £3 and everyone is welcome.
Winners Whist winners at the Abbey
senior citizens’ drive in Whal ley were Mrs S. Wiggans, Mrs N. Naylor and Mrs A.
Rigby. D o in i n o e s : M r s N .
Ambrose, Mrs 12. Thomasson, Mrs M. Parkinson.
WADDINGTON
gate first installed in HHHi as a memorial to a previous vicar, has been removed for repair as the wooden base is rotten. The service was led by the
Cantata At the Sunday evening ser
vicar the Rev. J . Birbeck and in his sermon he likened God to a gardener with the people as his plants. Flowers and baskets of fruit were carried to the altar by the children, to be distributed later to the sick and elderly people of the par ish.
Mr Birbeck th an k ed all
th o s e who d e c o r a te d th e church so beaut ifully with flowers and greenery. On Friday evening mem b e r s of th e c o n g re g a t io n
joined in a harvesL supper, when th e y s a n g , p la y e d g ames and enjoyed being entertained with guitar sing ing and thought-provoking sketches by Mr and Mrs A. Riercy. A Jacob’s join supper with an excellent choice of food and a variety of wine was enjoyed by everyone.
Discussion Members of the Mothers’
preparations for the annual Christmas Fair on Novembei 21st in th e Memorial Hall. 'There will be a wide variety of s ta l ls , from jew e l le ry and artistic crafts to fancy linens and old records. Proceeds will be for church funds.
READ
tional Club whist drive were: Ladies— Mrs D. Slinger, Mrs Tavlor. Gents — Mr F Riley and Mr L. Grime (joint). Mrs D. Birch won th e special prize.
ilaycd no little p a r t in the Church packed dalace Shield s ide s p re s -
St Jo h n ’s Church. Read, was packed for
~ CHATBURN
Mr S cu t t received n a rv e s t g if ts from Sunday. School
Chatburn Methodist Church were conducted bv the Rev. Andrew Seutt. The church was b e au t ifu lly d eco rated with fruit, flowers and veget ables. During the morning service
Decorated Harvest festival services at
Harrison, a ss is ted by Mrs Sandland, the school's junior choir sang “There’s a lot of good things in the earth.” The lesson was read by former pupil Emma Tiffin and the service was led bv the vicar the Rev. Alan Reid. Following on from its suc
scholars and presented certifi cates and medals for Junior Missionary Association col lecting to Naomi Kennedy. Adam MeCally, Kim Boyer, Matthew Jack so n , Gemma Green and Raul Green. There was special singing
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were distributed among the sick and elderly of the village.
Sing-along A h a r v e s t s u p p e r was
by the choir. Friends from Christ Church shared in the evening service and the joint choirs were led by Mr Roy Porter. Mr Clifford Johnson was the organist. On Monday, harvest gifts
service on Sunday when chil d ren of Read School p r e sented harvest gifts for distri bution round the village. Under the guidance of Mrs
annual harvest • festival the
Whist winners Winners a t Read Constitu
Union of St John’s Church, and All Hallow’s Church, Mil- toil, will meet on October 21st in H u rs t Green old school, when the vicar will lead a gen eral discussion on the biblical aspect of life. P a r ish io n e rs a re making
SIMONSTONE
Magnificent sum A coffee morning a t the
home of Mrs .Josephine Brad ley raised th e magnificent sum of £332 for the Macmillan Nurse Appeal. Thanks were e x p re s s ed to all who sup ported the event.
Funny S im o n s to n e M U’s n e x t
meeting will be held on Tues day, in the old school, at 7-45 p.m. "People are Funny" is the title of the talk to be given by the Rev. B. Stevenson.
vice in St Helen’s Church, W a d d in g to n , which was attended by members of the village’s Methodist Church, the choir sang the cantata “Adam in Fden,” by Michael Hurd. Soloists were the Rev. Alan G. Bailey and llayley Smithies and the narrator was Mr Donald Hartley.
families’ group, which meets once a month a t Whalley, a new committee was chosen and thanks were expressed to retiring members by chairman Mrs Dorothy Borland. 'The group, formed so that
Intriguing A “Victorian Slide Show”
Jacob’s join Th e an n u a l m e e t in g of
Simonstone with Read \VR will take place on Thursday, at 7-30
p.in. in the old school. There will he a white elephant stall and a Jacob's join supper.
Simonstone Old School on October 20th, at 7-30
p.in., organised by Mrs A. Mellor.
RlMINGTON
Tasty fare Meat and potato pie, fol
lowed by a choice of hot or cold sweet, was the tasty fare s e t b e fo r e m em b e r s of Ritninglon and Middop Lun cheon Club on Wednesday. Present were Mrs J . Char-
nock, Rihble Valley devel opment officer, and Pastor Jeff Jones, of Knowlc Green, who has recent ly assumed pastoral care of Salem Con gregational Chapel, Martin Top. Mr Jones was introduced to members by secretary Mrs F. Jackson. In the after-lunch domino
session, Mr R. Carr emerged as winner. Lucky raffle ticket holders were Mr I. B. Whit taker, Mrs C. Wilson. Miss M. Bairstow and helper Mrs C. Nicholson.
GRINDLETON
collection will take place in Grindleton today. Contribu tions of newspaper, magazines and cardboard can lie left in the space provided at the top of Back Lane, near the chapel wall, hut the area must he kept tidy.
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cess last y e ar the church is once again holding a “Songs of Praise" on November 1st at f>- 30 p.m. If anyone would like a fa v o u r i te hymn included, please write it down on the list a t the rear of the church. All fu n d s ra is e d will go tow a rd s th e New V e s try Fund.
sale next Friday at <>-15 p.m. in Rend United Reformed Church, Ea s t View. Doors will be open from 1 p.m. for i tem s to be ta k e n to the church for inclusion in the sale. For further information contact Mrs Wilde (Tel: Padi- ham 772810).
Bric-a-brac There will be a bric-a-brac
enjoyed by 50 people in Chat burn School Hall. A catering team led by Mrs IT. Boden and Mrs F n tw is tle made a tu rk ey and ham salad, fol- lowed by apple pie and cream. E n te r ta inm e n t was pro
vided by the people of Chat b u rn , o rg a n is e d by Mrs
Dorothy B rew er and Mrs E ls ie C ra v e n . Th e Rev. Walter Drain recited a mono logue entitled “The Battle of Hastings” and the evening rounded off with an old-fa shioned sin g -a lo n g led by Coun. Ted Boden.
NURSING H EOM F e l l B row ,
which meets every fortnight, has readied its full member ship of 30 girls. Any girl over seven years of
Full club C h a t b u rn F r i d ay Club,
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BASHALLEAVES
Staying on There was almost a Cabinet
reshuffle as Bashall Eaves WI members voted for officials at their annual meeting. A short age of volunteers encouraged Miss M. Spurgeon to stay on as president and Mrs J . Chew to continue as treasurer, on a temporary basis. Mrs A. Fox offered to be
secretary and retiring secre t a r y M rs M. Bo we was thanked for her work, as were all who helped during the past year. Final plans were made for
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