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Mews from the Villages


'Open house Gisburn Playgroup held


a successful open morning, attended by many new mothers and children and featuring various stalls and competitions. Naming the doll was


won by Mrs West and the children’s colouring by Tim Watson for the under threes and Melissa Glover for the over threes. Raffle winners were Mrs Emmott, Mrs Milne, Mrs Waddington, Mrs Lang­ ley, Mrs Dewhurst and Mrs Hartley.


Country walk Twenty-six members


and friends of Gisburn WI had a very enjoyable walk round Wycoller, followed by a pleasant meal at the


Stone Trough Inn at Kel- brook. Members had been


asked to bring a flower from their own gardens for a competition, judged by Mrs Joan Wallace, of Sab- den. The winners were Mrs Norcross, Mrs Wright and Mrs Waddington.


Hallelu” and “The Butter­ fly Song,” accompanied by Rachel Drain on piano, Jonathan Drain on guitar and children playing tam­ bourines. The vicar, the Rev.


Walter Drain commented that it was a very happy occasion and thanked everyone for their sup­ port.


Depleted There was a depleted


attendance at the Itibbles- dale Club, Chatburn, but an afternoon playing dominoes and chatting was


enjoyed nevertheless. Tea hostesses were Mrs


E. Campbell and Mrs A. Preston. Get well wishes were sent to those unable to attend through sick­ ness. There will be a domino


drive today, starling at 2- 15 p.m. prompt.


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For children A party for 16 handi­


capped children took place at Hurst Green Memorial


Hall on Friday afternoon. The children enjoyed a


IWalk of witness ' Sunday saw Christ Church, Chatburn, cele­ brating its Sunday School anniversary.


In glorious sunshine, a


walk of witness was led by members of the choir and clergy and accompanied by Slaidburn Silver Band. The Sunday School banner was carried by men of the parish, followed by scliol-


..-•ars who held the ribbons. I-” Children included Car­


bide, Sara, Georgina and •^Jonathan Walker, Stephen iyand K atie Harrison, i-’ Leanne and Jason Ben- -4 nett, Jemma Woodcock, ^Steph en and Joanne 'll Ingham, Megan Ascroft, ^ Simon Hodgson, Deborah •land Suzannah Standen, “s Vickie and Debbie Scott,


^ Katie and Richard Read, ”.iSamantha and Andrew


v'Read, Laura, Julia and Helen Parkinson, Hannah


Naiul Joanne Smalley, ►j Lydia, Jonathan and Ruth D r a i n a n d N a ta l i a


i* Gardner. Members of the Motli-


ers’ Union, Girls’ Friday


^ Club, Cub Scouts, parish- ioners and friends also


Kj joined the procession. Guest speaker at the


-A service was the Rev. Rod- jv ney Nicholson, of St Paul’s ►j Church, Low Moor. Spe- ’ i cial items sung by the chil- C dren included “ Hallelu,


ride in a horse-drawn cart, followed by games in the evening, a supper and disco. At the end of the day each child received a gift. The party was organ­


ised by Mrs Laura Bailey, who thanked everyone


who had helped, including the young boys and girls. Funds of £16!) were


raised through donations and a raffle, winners being: A. Newbold, A. Sanderson, B. Ramsdale, It. Garnett, It. Hayhurst, D. Lakeland, B. Garstang, A. Moxson, R. Green­ wood, K. Young, S. Hay­ hurst, J. Wood, J. Lovatl and V. Burke.


Winning hands A whist and domino


drive held by Hurst Green Over 60s Club was attended by 3<1 members at the Memorial Hall. Winners of the whist


drive were: Ladies — Mrs A. Yates and Mrs D. Knowles. Gents — Mr E. Hartley and Mr W. Knowles. Dominoes: Mr It. Wil­ son, Mrs F. Greenhalgh,


Mrs E. Jacques and Mr W. Shoesmith. The raffle was won by


Mr A. Hayhurst. Final


arrangements


were made for the outing to Appleby and Barnard Castle today. The leaving time is 9-45 a. in. from the village hall.


Tricks and spots Domino winners at Mon­


day’s meeting of Sabden Over 60s were: Miss Edith


Share cake Waddington Methodist


Sunday School celebrated its anniversary on Sunday, when guest preacher for the day was the Rev. Der­ rick North, of Nelson. Lessons during morning


worship were read by Mrs C. Keating and Mrs M. Mercer, the latter reading being the parable of “The Prodigal Son,” which was mimed by Susan Read, Heather Sharrock and


Jane Phillip. A celebration cake,


baked by Mrs L. Jackson, was cut and distributed to the congregation and chil­ dren of the creche sang action songs entitled “ If I were a butterfly” and “My God is so big.” Mr North gave two


short addresses, one based on his “Talking guitar” and the other on the story of the paralysed man who was let down to Jesus through the house roof. In this he was ably assisted by Sunday School schol­ ars. A trio of senior schol­ ars sang two items and the collection was taken up by


juniors Rebecca, Nancy, 'Pom and Ben. A completely different


approach was made for the remainder of the day. An excellent celebration tea was served to 70 guests followed by entertain­ ment. Afterwards, evening


worship was led by Dar­ ryl, Matthew, Jane, Joanne and Alison. The theme of Mr North’s ser­ mon was “ The whole armour of God.” A collec­ tion was taken up by Anne and Jane and £220 was realised for Sunday School funds. Thanks were expressed to all for a won­ derful day.


Our woman in West Bradford j lEEBlBIfll


TAKING up the job of correspondent for the village of West Bradford is Mrs Joan Trippicr, who lives at 17 Eastfield Drive and can be contacted on Clith-


Mrs Trippicr, a retired nursing officer, and her husband Harold lived in St


Anncs before moving two years ago to West Bradford, where she enjoys playing a part in village life and is a member of several organisations. She will he happy to receive any items of district news from villagers, which can be delivered to her house for forwarding to our newspaper. We are also looking for correspondents for Hurst Green, Chatburn and


Whallcy. Please contact deputy editor Sue Baron if you are interested in providing coverage on a regular basis for any of these villages.


Heys, Mr Richard Eden, Mrs Pauline Taylor, Mrs Agnes Parkinson and Mrs Amy Parkinson (joint). Whist: Ladies — Mrs


Dorothy Houghton, Mrs Agnes llowarth. Gents — Mrs Scott, Mr Fred Cot- tarn. Raffle: Mrs Pauline Taylor. Thursday’s domino win-


n e r s w e re M r J o h n Abbott, Miss Evelyn Pre­ scott, Mrs Amy Parkinson and Mrs Janet Riley (joint), Mrs Ivy Cottam. Whist: Ladies — D.


Slinger, Mrs Scott. Gents — Mr James Traynor, Mrs Eva Marsden. Raffle: Mrs Scott.


RIBCHESTER


Radio quiz I f anyone is in danger of


g e l l in g square eyes through watching loo much television, switch to Radio One for a change on Saturday, just before 10-


30 a.m. That’s when the Black


Bull’s quiz team will be attempting to answer questions on the Dave Lee Travis Show. I f all goes well in the first round, members will compete in the final at approximately 11-30 a.m.


Treasure The treasure hunt


Practical skills Slaidburn WI president


Mrs M. Shaw introduced guest speaker Mrs Rhonda Fraser, who gave a practi- cal demonstration of upholstery. Braiding, pad­ ding and covering chair seats, furniture renovation and repairs were also dis­ cussed and Mrs J. Bradley thanked her. Tatham Fells WI mem­


ber Mrs Daffron, who was link delegate at the Bour­ nemouth intermediate general meeting, gave a report on the results and


her observations. A competition for a


favourite cushion, judged by Mrs Fraser, was won by Mrs Anne Swindle- hurst, Mrs D. Deeming and Mrs B. Peel. Mrs Peel also won four highly com­ mended red stars for her cookery entries in the recent Barton Show. A tea party proposed by


the LFWI to help raise funds for the federation and the Slaidburn insti­ tute, will now become a ploughman’s lunch, which Mrs M. Parry has offered to host at Lower Stony Bank Farm on September 6th. On August 5th, mem­


bers are invited to walk or ride to Lower Highfield Farm for the monthly meeting, when the hosts will be Margaret and Neville Shaw.


organised by Carolyn Stewart in aid of Ribches- tcr Field Day funds raised over £50. The route took partici­


pants via Ribchester, Knowle Green, Jeffrey Hill and Thornley to the Talbot Inn, Chipping, where Balding, Wright and Larkin were declared the winners, with the Cookson and Platt families coming second and third respectively. The booby prize, a


melted Mars bar (very tasty it was, too) went to the writer.


Walk with skill Skilwalkers’ Adventure


Tours is squeezing a walk in b e fo re the wakes weeks. Starting from the Dam


End, Ribchester, at 8-30 a.m. on Sunday, the mem­ bers will travel to Bolton Abbey in Yorkshire, from where they will attempt an eight-mile round trip without getting lost once! Barring any major


deviations on route, it is hoped to return to Rib­ chester in mid-afternoon. Everyone is welcome, but please arrive suitably attired and bring a packed lunch.


Post-mortem On the agenda for the


Ribchester Field Day meeting, the words “post­


For 2 on every now IPrimora, see us now.


mortem” suggested that some sort of disaster had occurred. Not so. Once again, a profit was shown, and this was after the pur­ chase of a public address system. Following discussions on


next year’s field day and ways to improve the e v e n t , o n e q u e s t i o n


remained unanswered. Who is, or was, the Wizard of Oz? Could he or she please make himself or herself known to any member of the committee. A f te r receiving the


Field Day Challenge Cup, the wizard and company waltzed off down the yel­ lowback road towards Emerald City and ano­ nymity. Now no one knows who has got the cup!


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the theme at Thornlcy- with-Wheatley WI, when Mrs Whitworth detailed numerous ideas for making the most of colour in make-up and clothes. She was thanked by Mrs Anne Freeman. Mrs Latham attended


from Chipping WI and reported on her visit as delegate to the interme­ diate general meeting in London. The competition was won by Mrs Margaret Blackburn. The annual tea party


will be held on September 16th at Meg Hall, Jeffrey Hill, and will include stalls and refreshments, with all proceeds going to Federa­ tion funds. Raffle winners were Mrs F. Donnelly, Mrs V.


H o r n b y a n d M r s Haywood. The July meet­ ing will consist of an out­ ing to Slaidburn, to include pottery painting and supper.


raising effort for homeless youngsters. The Renaissance Sing­


ers and David Cooper, organist and choirmaster


at Blackburn Cathedral, will give an evening per­ formance organised by Soroptimist I nternational, of Blackburn, with all pro­ ceeds going to the Night- safe Trust for Blackburn youngsters.


Abbey drive Whist winners at the


Abbey senior citizens'


drive in Whallcy were: La­ dies _ Mrs M. Cottam, Mrs A. Rigby. Gents — Mr N. Walmsley, Mrs M.


Naylor. Dominoes: Mrs M. Par­


kinson, joint 2 Mrs R. Nutter and Mrs E. Horne.


Thanks to choir The AGM of Downham


Church choir was held in the vestry after Sunday morning service. Officers elected were Mrs D. Braithwaite (secretary), Mrs E. Scott (treasurer) and Mrs J. Oldfield (vil­ lage hall representative).


It was decided the carol


singing donations this year will go to the Diabetic Association. Canon J. C. Hudson thanked the choir and organist Mrs W. I. Todd for their hard work over the year.


Waste wanted The usual waste paper


collection will take place in Grindleton today. Contri­ butions of old newspapers, magazines and cardboard can be left in the space provided at the top of Back Lane, near the chapel wall, but the area must be kept tidy.


Robinson and Mrs F. Pye, with their team of willing helpers, served a spread of cold meat and salad, ideal for the day, followed by a choice of sweets. Afterwards members


played a few light-hearted games of card bingo, win­ ners being Mrs J. 'Trip- pier, Mrs Oddie and Mrs Grainger. Mr II. Kay thanked the


team and all responsible for providing a pleasant lunch plus entertainment. The club meets monthly


and has a varied pro gramme, including slide shows, speakers, quiz and card games, outings and a Christmas luncheon. Mem­ bers are grateful to organ­ iser Mrs J. Robinson and three teams who prepare the lunches and the capa­ ble backroom helpers, all combining to make the lei­ sure chib popular and sue cessful.


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Own roadshow Little Mitton WI had its


own “Antiques Road­ show,” the speaker being Mr John Chadwick, who for 14 years was the direc­ tor of tlie Yorkshire Antiques Market in Hali­ fax. He gave a fascinating


Inside again When St Catherine’s


and amusing account of his life in the antiques busi-, ness, which started at the age of nine when, encouraged by his uncle, he made his first bid at Christies. He showed interesting


items he had brought and later talked about items brought in by members. He was thanked by Mrs Sheila Silson. President Mrs Doreen


Balshaw thanked all the members who had helped with tidying the garden at the village institute and announced another work­ ing party next Wednes­ day. The garden party had been a great success, rais­ ing £163 for WI funds. Members were asked to


take items and help at a WI stall to be held on Mit­ ton Green on August 2nd. A letter ,vas read from Mrs Rumsey, who


recently celebrated her 90th birthday. A report on the national


annual meeting was read by Mrs Bowles and it was agreed that a letter should be sent to the Ribble Val­ ley MP urging the Govern­ ment to bring in legislation to control the disposal of fallen stock. Mrs M. Fogg won a draw for the Den­ man Bursary. Hostesses for the eve­


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ning were Mrs Friend, Mrs Rumsey and Miss Rumsey and the competi­ tion for a curio or small piece of china was won by ■■


and ’ Mrs Bal-


Church, West Bradford, held its summer fair on Saturday, the weather unfortunately prevented the event from being held in the church grounds once again, but a busy and suc­ cessful afternoon ensued in the school hall.


Well-stocked stalls


including cakes, books and “white elephants,"plus a tombola, raffle and mouth­ watering refreshments


resulted in £416 being raised for church funds.


W. Marstand, Mrs E. Ilal- lam, Mrs M. Mitchell, Mrs W a re i n g , M rs E . Thornber and Mrs J. Robinson. The Rev. Alan Bailey was delighted with the amount raised and thanked all who contri­ buted goods for the vari­ ous stalls and those who worked so hard before, during and afte r the event.


Raffle winners were Mr


Well attended West Bradford Leisure


Club had a very well attended lunch in the


church hall on Thursday when hostesses Mrs J


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TI IFKH were 125 newly-calved dairy cows and heifers and 10 .11-calf cows and heifers forward :it Gisburn Auction Mart. First quality cows made to


Energetic T w e n ty -1 w o c n e rge t i c


members of SimonsLone with Read WI enjoyed their annual walk, this year in the Sabden valley, covering a beautiful and peaceful local area with long views down the valley towards Whallcy. However, everyone had


to quicken their pace towards the end to reach shelter before the impend ing thunderstorm broke. After all the exercise members enjoyed a well- earned drink and meal at the Red Rock Inn. At the meeting on July


16th, a games evening will be held, together with r magazine stall. The com petition will be for a most unusual plate.


£1,200 (average £989.88), second to £780 (£728.85), first quality heifers to £1,200. (£900.SS), second to £780 (£734), cows due in August to £8-10 (£715), cows due in September to £700, heif­ ers due in July to £075 (£808.75), heifers due in August to £000, bulling heifers to £585 (£548.33). There were 103 calves and 45


stirks and stores forward. Calves: Charolais Y bulls


made to £208 (£180.8U», -leifers to £145 (£143), UTiuo.i.’'bulls to £220 (£151.00), heifers to £135 (£104.15), Belgian Blue X bulls to 1*272 (£235.35),heifers to £225 (£172), Simmental X bulls to £225 (£1U9.S5), heifers to £158 (£100.50), Blonde d’Aquitaine X bulls to £21S (£15-1.50), heifers to £08 (£88). Hereford X bulls made to


£I IS (£104.00), lulifers to £105 (£77.50), Friesian X bulls to £175 (£1,141.50), heifers to £152, A n g u s X b u l l s to £05 (£84.20),heifers to £72 (£07). Weaned stirks and stores:


Charolais X heifers made to £425, Limousin X bulls/steers to £440 (£420), heifers to £432 (£-130). Belgian Blue X heifers to £405, other Continental X bulls/steers to £300, heifers to £432 (£375), Hereford X heifers to £100 (£170), Black Folly X heifers to £235 (£205). There were 702 cattle, includ­


ing 277 voting bulls, 103 steers ami heifers and 202 cows ami bulls, forward at the fatstock sale, as well as 2,000 sheep, including 1,741 lambs, 15 shearl­ ings aml341 ewes and rams. Bulls: Continental light made to 13S.2p (U7.$p), medium to


All the aces Winners at Read Con­


stitutional Club whist drive were: Ladies — Mrs G. Law, Mrs J. Bailey. Gents — Mrs M. Redpath Mr R. Elliot. Special prize was won


by Mr G. Law and MC was Mrs P. Larkin.


House advice Any residents of Read


Musical treat Strawberries and wine


are the order of the day at Whallcy Abbey next Thursday — in a fund-


A MEETING for Caldcr-


stones Fellowship will be held on July 28th at the new hostel, starting at 2


p.m.


going away during school holidays are asked to notify the local police and advise them of who has keys and who may be visiting the house during this time.


Fellowship Mrs Wilson will show a


video film and names will be taken for the trip on September Sth.


140n (117.4p), heavy to 12S.2p (11<.Op), other light bulls to 113.2p (100.Ip), medium to 114.Sp (105.Sp), heavy to lOO.Sp


(loi.dp). Steers and heifers: Continen­


tal light steers made to 113.Sp, medium to 117.Sp (117.op), heavv to 110.2p (lll.Sp), other iighCsteers to lll.Sp (103.2p), medium to 114.Sp (104.4p), heavy to 04.2n. Continental light heifers made to 143p ( l l l .S p ) , medium to


131.2p (lOOn), heavy to 117.2p (109.7p), other light heifers to 104.Sp (03.8p), medium to lll.Sp (100.2p), heavy to 104.2p


(S9.4p). Cows and bulls: Grade 1 cc


made to lOOp, grade 2 to 00p (S2.7p), grade three to SO.Sp (74p), grazing cows to 82.Sp (70.2p), mature bulls to I0S.2p


(94.6i)). Sheep: Light lambs made to


OS.Sp (67.2p), standard to 7S.4p (72p), medium to 74.Sp (GS.Op), heavy to 72.2p (66.9p), over­ weight to 5S.6p (57. Ip), shearl­ ings to 61.Sp (4Sp), half-bred ewes to £32.80 (£21.45), horned ewes to £21.SO (£15.50), rams to £46.50 (£32.95). Forward in the produce sec­


tion were 32.55 tonnes of hay, making to £5S per tonne.


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