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Tree planting President o f L it t le Milton


W I , Mrs Doreen Bulshuw, welcomed members to the (•7th annual meeting of the ins t itu te . Special guest was VCO Mrs Margaret Davies, of Be lm o n t W I , who gave a short talk explaining the need fo r increased subscriptions and o u t lin in g fo r th com in g events, including a competi­


tion for the WI Driver of the Year. Mrs Balshaw announced


that tree planting to commem­ orate the Queen’s doth anni­ versary would take place at L a n c a s t e r C a s t le o n November 20th. I t was pro- nosed that Knowle Green and Dutton WI should be invited to the birthday party. D e tails o f 'th e WI Show


schedule were given by Mrs L d n a C la rk s o n and Mrs Phyllis Uumsey outlined the programme for next year. Once again the cup for most


points gained in competitions was won by the oldest mem­ ber Miss Mary Hudson, who chose not to hold the cup this year and i t was presented to runner-up Mrs Balshaw. A competition fo r s h o r t­


bread was won by Mrs S. Bowles.


Treasurer Mrs Greta Pear­


son presented the accounts before retiring after 21 years in office. Officers re-elected were Mrs'Balshaw and Mrs Marian


Dust (s e c re ta ry ) . Mrs L . Clarkson was elected tre a ­ s u re r and new committee members are Mrs Bowles, Mrs J. Davey, Mrs .J. Hart­ ley, Mrs P. Kimberley. Mrs O. Laycock. Mrs G. Pearson and Mrs P. Bumsey. Tellers were Mrs Ibbotson


and Mrs Paget, of Billington and Langho WI. ■ M e m b e rs a nd gu e s ts


enjoyed a “ taste and t ry ” sup­ per provided by the commit­


tee, who were thanked by Mrs L. Friend.


WAPDINGTONj


Holiday views C lith o roe couple M r and


Mrs Kumsey shared some of th e ir holiday delights with Waddington Mothers' Union when they showed colourful slides of'gardens they had visited abroad. I t was by way of a sequel to their previous v is i t in May, when th e y showed photographs of gar­


dens in Britain. Tea hostess Mrs Lily Bird


gave the vote of thanks. The n e x t m e e t in g w i l l be on December 2ml, when pupils of Waddington and West Brad­ ford CL School will be singing Christmas carols.


United A u nite d Remembrance


Day service was conducted at St Helen’s Church, Wadding­ ton, bv the vicar, the Rev. Alan Bailey, and the Rev. lOric »S. Jos’elin. of Wadding- Ion Methodist Church. Members of Lhe Royal Brit­


ish Legion accompanied the chairman of the parish coun­ c i l , c o u n c illo rs and th e ir wives, Cub Scouts, Guides and Brownies in the march to church, led by branch stan­ dard bearer Mr Alan Moor- house and escorts. Lessons were read by RBL


members Mr M. Hayton and Mr J. Parkinson and the choir sang an anthem. Afterwards a short service


was held at the war memorial and wreaths were laid by all the village organisations. The offertory collection was don­ a te d to th e R B L Poppy Appeal.


c ra f t and produce show in August, was awarded to Miss Mary Bairstow. Ac tin g as te lle rs fo r the


Probation work Slaidburn WI president Mrs


M. Shaw retired at the annual meeting after three years in office and Mrs J. Howarth was elected in her place. Other officers elected were:


Mrs A. Daborn (secretary), Mrs J. Parker (treasurer), Mrs B. Steen and Mrs M. P a rk e r (v ic e -p re s id e n ts ) . Committee members are Mrs B. Peel, Mrs V. Nelson, Mrs


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Poppy wreaths There was a very large con­


gregation for the service of Remembrance at St John’s Church, Read. Representa­ tives laying poppy wreaths at the war memorial were from Rend Parish C ouncil, the PCC, the United Reformed Church. Read FC, Read CC and the Constitutional Club. During the service, parish council chairman M r Clifton


Pollard read the lesson and standards were presented by Russell Bennett (Union Hag),


John Conner (Scouts), Fiona Ilind le (Ventures). Caroline B e ll (G u id e s ) , T h om a s A lm o n d (R ib b lc C u b s ) , A n d rew B e n n e tt (C a ld e r Cubs), Katherine Whitehead (Monday Brownies), Lucy Kldridgc (Thursday Brown­


ies) and the cross was carried by Ben T i f f in . The service was conducted by the Rev. Alan Reid.


Decorations Christmas decorations will


be presented a t the open meeting o f Read Mo th e rs’ Union, on November 21th, by Mrs Carole Ratcliffe. Thu MU will be holding a


coffee morning in Read School between 10-20 a.m. and noon, cakes will he on offer and a hring-and-buv sta ll w ill be held.'


Healthy profit Read Scout and Guide Com­


mittee thanks all those who helned to make the bonfire aim fireworks display go so well, especially Chris Lddles- tonc for use of the field and Colin Banks. A small army of volunteers


led by chairman Steve Todd prepared and built the bonfire and Bob Anderson ami Jim Hindle were thanked for their assistance with the fireworks. Owing to the fine nig h t


there was a good attendance and th e s ta l ls showed a healthy profit for group funds.


Winning hands Winners at the Rend Con­


stitutional Club’s whist drive were: Ladies — Mrs I). Slinger,


MrsJ. Bailey. Gents — Mrs H. Hutchin­


son. Mrs M. Pollard. A special n r ize was won by M r W. Baker and MC was Mrs P. Larkin.


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J. Weisters, Mrs K. Tavlor and Mrs D. Poole. Tellers were Mrs J. Car r and Mrs Metcalfe, of Dunsop Bridge WI.


Mrs Shaw thanked retiring


members Mrs A. Swindle- hurst, Mrs B. Walker and Mrs


J. Bradley for their work on the committee over the past years and was in turn thanked lo r her lively and successful


presidency. Guest speaker was proba­


tion oficer Mr Geoff White- head, who describedhmv var­


ied and widespread his work can be, from visiting offenders in prisons and hostels to fami­ lies in their homes and attend­ ing magistrates’ courts. He was thanked by Miss M. Watson and then bravely


judged the competition lo r bonfire toffee, testing samples u n t i l his ta s te b u ds were


a r re s te d by th e w in n in g entries of Mrs F. Fdgar and MrsJ. Bradley. M em b e rs w ere rem in ­


ded of the shopping tr ip this month and the carol singing on in Newton on December 21 st and in Slaidburn the fol­ lowing night, at 7 p.m. The next meeting is the Christmas party on December 2nd.


Flag paraded The Remembrance Day ser­


vice at St Andrew’s Church, Slaidburn, was conducted by the Rev. Mark Russell-Smith, with Slaidburn 1st Brownies present to parade their Hag. Following the service, the


congregation walked to the cenotaph for prayers and the laying o f wreaths and pro­ ceedings were concluded with the singing o f the National Anthem.


election o f new officers were Mr A. Stott and Mr N. Lund. Those chosen were: Mrs Gar­ diner (president), Mrs Jack- son (secretary). Mrs Hartley (treasurer), Mrs C. Thistleth- waite and Mrs Hartley (vice- p re s id e n ts ) , M rs Sherras (assistant secretary) and Mrs


K. Scott. Supper included a birthday


cake baked by Miss Bairstow, iced bv Mrs C. Downing and cut by Mrs Deal. I t was the firs t occasion that the now-


look dining chairs had been used, donated by Mr and Mrs R. L a s th am , o f B a r row


Lodge, Barrow.


Plot night A successful bonfire was


organised by Rimington and Middop Sports Committee on the Coulthursl Jubilee Field. The evening was enjoyed


by a large crowd of all ages who tucked into a Jacob’s join supper o f plot-night goodies, accompanied by a colourful firework display. The committee holds its


annual w h is t and domino drive on Saturday.


CHATBURN


Out in force Members o f Chatham and


District branch of the Royal British Legion turned out in


force to march from the Duke o f York car park to jo in in the Remembrance service at St Ambrose Church, Griudle- tou. The service was conducted


by Canon J. C. Hudson and the lesson was read by Mrs Kathleen Barker. Chairman of the branch Mr J. W. Wilson read the roll o f honour and spoke the e xho r tatio n and


tribute to the fallen. M r H a r ry J o l ly la id a


wreath on behalf of the Royal British Legion and Mr Dennis


Jury on behalf of the church.


The standard o f the Royal British Legion was carried by Mr Mark Haylon. L a s t Dost ami R e ve ille were sounded by Mrs Mar­


jor ie Woods. Parade marshal was Mr Wilfred Huslwaite. A f te r the service, coffee


and biscuits were served in the school hall by members of the church social committee.


Sincere A s in c e re and m o v in g


Remembrance service took place in the Memorial Insti­


tute at Rimington. The service was led by Mrs


on Lhe memorial plaque by Mr Lon Hyde, who read the roll of honour. Mrs P i lk in g to n gave a


thoughtful address based on the te x t "Put on the whole armour of God" and a collec­ tion was taken for the Lari lla ig Fund. Accompanying the singing for the well-attended service


was Mrs Ethel Hartley, play­ ing the electric organ.


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Paper roses Showing creative fla ir at


Riminglon W l’s annual meet­


ing was Mrs M. Kellow, of Gargrave, who demonstrated how to make artificial flowers from a variety of materials. In s p ire d by her b ea u tifu l arrangements, members tried their band at producing roses from crepe paper, all of which were very impressive. Mrs A. Seed thanked the


speaker and birthday greet­ ings were given by Mrs V. G a rd in e r . Members were reminded about the Christmas shopping t r ip to Chester on November 2Jlh. There are still a few seals available and anyone wishing to jo in the outing can get in touch with Mrs Silencer at Rimington. A busy and successful year


was announced in the annual reports from Mrs L. Hartley (treasurer), Mrs J. Sherras (secretary) and Mrs L. Jack- son (president). Visiting county official Mrs M. Deal spoke b r ie f ly and


presented the Brennan Cup fo r most p oints gained in monthly competitions to Mrs J. Hyde. The Wharton Crag trophy for confectionery, won


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Safety first Pupils, parents and teach­


ers of Thorneyholme RC Pri­ mary School joined forces to stage a bonfire night bonanza in Dunsop Bridge on Friday. Not only did i t prove a highly successful social occasion, but if also provided valuable prac­ tical experience for the chil­ dren whose current topic at school is " f ire , ” with all the safety aspects. The bonfire was held near


the villa ge p la y in g fields. Many villagers joined in the fun and there was an abun­ dant supply o f gingerbread men, made by the infants, and other tasty offerings made by parents, including plot toffee, soup, beefburgers and hot dogs. C hie f organiser was teacher Mrs Sheila Rushton. Head teacher Mrs Pamela


Parden said that before the b on fire the ch ild re n were given instructions in the safe use of fireworks. As part of th e ir eoursework. they are soon to be given a talk by a fireworks manufacturer.


DUNSOPiBRIDGE


Freda Pilkington, with les­ sons read by Mrs Au drey Peacock on behalf of the WI and Mr Brian Ashton for the Men’s Club. The poppy wreath was laid


Pleasant Dominoes and chatting gave


members o f the Ribblesdale Club, Chatburn, a very pleas­ ant afternoon. Tea hostesses were Mrs L. Campbell; Mrs M. R id gwa y and Mrs L. Ldgar. T o d a y th e re w il l , be a


domino drive, s ta r tin g at 2 p.m. prompt.


Handbells Residents o f the Manor


House, Chatburn, visitors and friends were entertained by the Whalley Handbell Ring­ ers. The group played old- time songs for a sing-along ami refreshments rounded off an enjoyable afternoon.


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organised by Bolton-by-Bow- land WI was well attended, with 57 guests, who were wel­ comed by Mrs M. A. Boson- net. The committee served tea and slices of cake baked by Mrs L ilith Booth, iced by Mrs Vivien Mason and cut by Mrs Mona Singleton. Winners of the whist drive


were Mrs M. Cowking, Mr M c L o u g h lin and M r W. Crossley and domino winners were Airs M. Singleton, Mrs F. Dinsdale and Mrs Town- son. L ii te r ta im n e i i t was p ro ­


vided by “ Maud and Minnie.’’ o f Thornton-in-Craven, who gave a highly amusing talk entitled: "Challenge unlim­ ited,” illustrated by slides of th e ir walk across Scotland. They were thanked by Mrs Bosonnet. The WI was thanked for the


party by Mr W. Crossley, who o rg a n ise d th e w h is t ami dominoes.


In prison Speaker at the Bolton-by-


Bmvland W l’s annual meeting was Mr R. Brindle, of Settle, on prison v is it in g . He was welcomed by president Mrs


M. A. Bosonnet and thanked by Mrs Anne Cobb. Winners o f the competition


for a hand-made soft toy were Mrs Clark, Mrs A. Pickard and Mrs Mary Pickles. Mem­ bers had brought along many toys for prisoners’ families ail'd Mr Brindle thanked them for their generosity. The dates for carol singing


are December loth and 15th, s ta r tin g at 0-20 p.m. at the Coach and Horses Hotel. A s a t is fa c to ry fin a n c ia l


statement was presented by treasurer Mrs Marion Howard and secretary Mrs A. Pickard gave a report on the year’s a c t iv i t ie s . T h e r e t i r in g officers were thanked for all their support by Mrs Boson­ n et and she in tu rn was thanked by Mrs Marion Bil­ lows for her work during her three years as president. Officers elected were: Mrs


Pat Duckworth (president), Mrs Nancy Corntnwaite and Miss Margo Downer-Bottom- ley (v ice-p re sid e n ts) , Mrs Col»b (secretary). Mrs Kdith B o o th ( t r e a s u r e r ) , M rs Howard (social secretary). Committee members are Mrs Fawcett, Airs Holmes, Airs Aloorhouse and Airs Robinson.


Large turnout The Armistice Sunday ser­


vice at Bolton-by-Bowland was taken by Canon J. C. Hudson. There was a large attendance and wreaths were laid at the cenotaph by Air and A! rs C l i f fo r d F e rg u s o n . Bugler Paul Beverley played Last Post.


Sliding about Alembers o f B o lto n -b y -


Bowland Young F a rm e rs ’ Club spent an enjoyable eve­


ning sliding and gliding at the ice arena in Blackburn on Alonday evening. A business meeting fo l­


lowed, when the winner of the b o n f ire n ig h t ra f f le was drawn. Air Neil Wilson, of Higham, won the hamper. AI e m 1)e rs we re re m i n -


ded that names were being taken tor the pantomime tr ip to see "Aladdin." The meeting next week is to


involve a v is it to Barclays Bank in C lilh c ro c , w ith a bankers’ quiz, being held at 7 p.m. in the village.


L. Brown, Mrs J. Tr ipuior , Mrs K. Hudson, Mr T. Simp­ son, Miss M. M a cA r th u r , Canon J. Hudson and Mrs Simpson. A domino session followed


and the keenness of the play­ ers was apparent from the humorous remarks heard from the teams. Winners were Mrs Whittle, Mrs P.ve, Mrs Trip- pier and Mrs Knowles. Mr H. Kav gave the vote of thanks. The Christmas lunch has


been arranged for December 10th at the Copy Nook Hotel, Bolton-bv-Rowland. Senior citizens of West Bradford who are not members should con­ tact Mrs J. Robinson i f they wish to attend.


Bargains A jumble sale organised by


members o f St Catherine’s Church, West Bradford, was held in the schoolroom on Saturday. Tables were over­ flowing and a brisk start, with tots of customers, made i t a


busy afternoon for the band of helpers, who had spent many hours in preparation. The sum of i ’MS was raised


for church funds and the Rev. Alan Bailey thanked those who helped* Remaining items of woollen clothing are to be sent to help the needy in Bos­ n ia , in re s p o n s e to th e national appeal.


Hot supper Children and adults alike


enjoyed the bonfire and fire­ work display on West Brad­ ford Playing Fields organised by the management commit­ tee. A hot pie and peas supper was particularly welcome on the slightly frosty evening. The eagerly awaited draw


provided 2(5 jiriz.es and chair­ man Mr David Sharp thanked all who had contributed, espe­ cially organiser Mr Andrew Marsden.


Impressive A t the Remembrance Day


se rv ice at St C a th e r in e ’s C h u rc h , We s t B ra d fo rd , representatives o f Wadding­ ton and West Bradford Royal British Legion took part in a q u ie tly impressive service, conducted by the Rev. Alan Bailey. M r Jack Chew, a RBL


member, placed a wreath in the church and read the roll of honour of villagers of West Bradford who had given their lives in the two world wars.


GISB.URN


Dancing shoes Friends of Gisburn School


are holding their annual hoe- down on Saturday, from S p.m. until midnight, in Rol- ton-by-Bowland Village Hall. Dancing will be to the JCB


Ceilidh Band and proceeds will be for school funds. On November 20th, the


group is also holding a nearly new toy and book sale in the school hall, from 2 to (i-20 p.m. Proceeds from the sale will be divided between school funds and Children in Need. Anyone with items for the


sale should contact Mrs Bow­ man (-115517).


Goes with a bang November 5th was a real


cra cker when Gisburn WI held its annual meeting. Mi's Jean Lntwistle assistedjlur- ing the evening and officers elected were Mrs J. Gornall (president), Mrs S. Graveston (secretary) and Mrs M. Bar­ r e t t ( tre a s u re r ) . A stro n g back-up group is also ready to support the team. The re tir ­ ing committee provided and served an excellent supper. Enthusiastic preparations


were made fo r the annual Christmas fair to be held in th e F e s L i v a I H a l l o n December 5th, at 2-20 p.m. Proceeds this year will be for the Crossroads Appeal and the opener will be Mr Lancas­ ter, chairman of Crossroads. A t the next meeting there


will be slides of America and everyone is welcome.


Act of homage The annual Remembrance


Day act o f homage at Gisburn began in St M a ry ’s Parish Church with a service led by the vicar, the Rev. Jonathan Lumby. Following a silence and the


b le s s in g o f th e p o p p y wreaths, the large congrega­ tion processed to the village w ar memorial, led by the choir and the vicar, with Mr W. Peacock as crucifer. Wreaths were laid by Conn.


Harrv Waddington. chairman o f Gisburn Parish Council, and PC Colin Corlett. Prayers were offered by the vicar and organist was Mr N. Yates. The Brownie flag was paraded by M e r r i l l and F ra n ce s Hughes.


Local bobby Gisburn Young Farmers


For tinies Whalley Parish Church’s


sixth annual Cradle Roll party fo r the youngest members was attended by 25 children, aged between two months and four years, and their parents. They enjoved an afternoon


of songs and games, followed by lea. The Cradle Roll birth­ day cake, baked and iced by Mrs Ja c k ie V ic k e ry , was admired by everyone.


Male voice choir An enjoyable Remembrance-


Day C o n ce r t was held at Whalley School hall on Sun­


day, after Evensong. I t was given by Great Harwood male voice choir, conducted by Mr David Ashworth. P a r t o f th e e v e n in g


involved reciting poems and singing songs on the Remem­ brance day theme.


TV star coming W h a lle y Parish Church


Christmas Fair, on December 5th, will be opened by Steven Pinder, of Channel J’s “ Brook- side.” Tickets at 20p each can be purchased throughout the parish.


In the Yemen President Mrs P. Rush-


worth welcomed members and six visitors to West Bradford WI and in tro d u ce d guest speaker Miss B. Bingham, who gave a fascinating por­ trayal o f her holiday in the Yemen. She expla ine d th e geo­


graphy, history and way of life, including her experience of visiting the women’s quar­ ters, where absolute cleanli­ ness was the rule. Spectacular slides were shown and a vote of thanks was given by Mrs M. Lngland. Members willing to under­


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take specific duties are: Mrs M. Mackenzie (pianist), Mrs R. Nowell ( ra ffle and door hostess), Mrs L. Aspin (play­ ing fields representative and outings organiser), Mrs Sut­ c liffe and Mrs Haythornth- w aite (sick v is ito rs ) , Mrs Lngland (magazine), Miss K. Hanson (competition), Mrs J. Chew and Mrs L . Brown (refreshments), Mrs Rush- worth and Miss Hanson (show committee). Miss M. Bottom- ley (prog ram m e) , Mrs L . Shaw (speakers’ hostess). Mrs J. T r ip p ie r (press), Mrs L. Marsden (posters). A booking is to be made


for Clitheroe Parish Church Operatic Society’s production o r “ K is s me K a te , ” on February 15th. Arrangements were also made for the Christ­ mas party on December 1st, when members of the Bright Hour and Mothers' and Tod­ dlers’ Club will be invited. A . competition for a Christmas table decoration will be held. A t the firs t of the winter


a f t e r » o o n m e e t i n gs o n November PJth, at the home of Mrs L. Aspin, members and friends are asked to take kn it tin g needles, size eight, and double knitting wool. B ir th da y greetings were


extended to Mrs Lngland. The Christmas stall included copies of the history o f West B ra d fo rd W l ’s 25 ye ars , which should be of interest to all ages. A competition for a holiday


souvenir was won by Miss Hanson and Mrs Shaw.


Leisurely lunch At West Bradford .Leisure


Club, :!2 members enjoyed lunch prepared and served by MrsJ. Robinson and her team of willing helpers. A rafile with a wide selec­


tio n o f prizes was drawn. Winners were: Mrs J. Robin­ son. Mrs J. Chew. Mrs J. Knowles. Mrs Whittle, Mrs


Abbey drive Whist winners at the Abbev


senior citizens’ drive, in Whal­ ley, were: Ladies — Mrs B.


Townsend and Mrs A. Rigbv (.joint). Gents — Mrs L. Whi­ tehead, M r N. Walmsley. Dominoes: Mrs N. Ambrose. Mrs D. Alcock. The senior citizens’ Christ­


mas party has been arranged for December 12th, to com­ mence at 2-20 p.m. 'Pickets at i ’2.50 can be obtained from Mrs S. Wiggans o r Mrs J. Walmsloy. Those attending are asked


to donate a suitable g if t so t h a t p r e s e n ts ca n be exchanged among members.


Guide dogs The work of the Guide Dogs


for the Blind Association was the subject of a talk given to Whallev and District Trefoil Guild. ‘ Speaker Mr George Kay,


who has been blind for many years, told members^ o f his experiences with a guide dog over the last 11 years and explained how the dogs are trained and carefully matched to their owners. A vote of thanks was given


by Mrs Winnie Hawthornth- waite and refreshments were served bv Mrs Gloria Davies and Mrs kathlcon Colbourne.


SIMONSTONE


All the aces A whist and domino drive


held at Simonstone Old School was enjoved by 22 people. Mrs R. \Vlnttaker and helpers organised the event. Whist winners were: Ladies


— Mrs L. Robson, Mrs Hop- wood, Mrs M. Town (cons). Gents — Mr Hearing, Mr P. Robson, Mr Whiteman (cons).


The special prize was won by Mr Dearing and MC was Mrs


Pat Larkin. The next drive , on Tues­


day, at 7-20 p .m ., w il l be organised by Mrs M. Simpson and friends.


Bazaar Rose (ineen Miss Karen


Wade w ill open St Peter’s Church Christmas bazaar in


Simonstone Old School on November 21st, at 2 p.m. There will be lots of stalls and


Father Christmas will arrive at 2-20 p.m.


heard a talk by PC Colin Cor­ lett about his life as a village policeman. Next Monday’s meeting will


include a talk by Mr Andy Jennings, a ve terinary sur­ geon. I t will be held at Gis­ burn Festival Hall, starting at 7-20 p.m.


19 tables There were ID tables for


a w h is t and domino d r iv e organised by Gisburn Festival Hall Management Committee. MCs were M r F. Wall and MrsT. Bell. Whist winners: Ladies —


Mrs Sutton, Mrs B. Staveley, Mrs A. Phillips. Gents— Mr B. Crottv, Mr G. Nixon, Mr S. Clark.' Dominoes: M r J. Oddie,


M rs F. P a rk e r . M rs l) . Lccles. Raffle: M r Staveley, Mrs


M. Norcross, Mrs P. Oddie, Mr F. Wall, Mr T. Harrison.


;SABDEN


Fitting display A large crowd of villagers


made the most of a fine night to e njoy Sabdcn’s b on fire celebrations on Saturday. The Holme Committee rose


to the occasion as usual, pro­ viding a huge bonfire and one of its best ever fireworks dis­ plays. The free show for v il­ lagers cost the hard-working committee more than £-120 on fireworks and a lot of time and effort in erecting the bonfire. The annual Guy Fawkes


competition attracted fewer entries than usual, but the standard was very high, giv­ ing judges Mrs Pat Ainsworth and Mrs Kathleen Jackson a d ifficult time. Winners were Aniv and Ryan B irk e t t , of B a d g e r W e lls C o t ta g e s ; Gemma Seed, o f Gardeners Row; and Sarah and 'Pom Scott, of Stuhhins Lane, all Sabden. A l l th e e n t ra n ts received toffee apples. Refreshments were avail­


able and St John Ambulance was in attendance. The Holme C om m ittee ’s


final event of the year w ill be the community carol ser­ vice round the Christmas tree on December (ith.


Books for all A book fair to raise funds


for the NSPCC is to be held at St Nicholas’s Church Hall, Sabden, tomorrow night. New books for all ages and


all tastes will be on sale, many of them at less than half price, so there is a good chance of picking up some early Christ­ mas present bargains. The fair is being organised by the Sabden branch o f the char­ ity, which hopes that villagers will support it. Admission is free to the


fair, which runs from 7-20 to 0-20 p.m. Tea and biscuits will be available. ••


Whistle-stop walk The weather looked promis­


ing as walkers o f Sabden Age Concern Leisure Club started o u t fo r a ram b le , b u t i t clouded over and there was a strong wind as thev headed towards Whitakers Farm. The woods were a kaleido­


scope of colour and, as they reached Shady Walk, a mem­ ber explained how to make a whistle from a stout ash twig. Walking back to Sabden down White H il l they spotted a squirrel and admired the rock roses still in bloom.


Tricks and spots Mrs Vera Lightbown. Mr


William Cooke. Mr Charles Webster and Mrs Agnes Par­ kinson were the Monday night domino winners at Salmon Over (ids’ whist and domino


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Family time A b o n f ire organised by


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