Cl i theme Adve rt ise r A- Tiiiira. May Clitheroe JJ.1JJ, (Edi tor ial) , (Advertising). Burnley Jd.1.11 (CUissiJmt) Mews from the Villages


Tricks and spots A whist and dninino


(1 r i v i* o r ,u a iii s i* < 1 l > y


Pimini'ton Memorial Insti­ tute manatrement commit­ tee proved as popular as always on Sat unlay nijrht. Supper was sowed and secretary Mr J . Knapp presented the prizes. MGs were Mr A. Stott and .Mr A. Kccles. Whist winners: Ladies Mrs P. Woolerton. Mr


,1. Unites, Mrs M. Cowk- inu,. dents — Mrs K. Sanderson, Mr IL Wad- din^ton. Mr J . Ilu^ii. Dominoes: Adults


August *Sth were given out bv Mrs G. Knowles, chair­ man of the show commit­ tee. It was decided that the


On Sunday, Phil Scar­


special effort this year, on September 2’2nd, would take the form of a flower arranging demonstration by former liimington member M rs ( 'oust a nee U e <


1 m a y tie. () u t i n gs


organiser Mrs IL Spencer suggested a trip to the Koval Crown Derby fac­ tory in August. K e so l u l i o n s t o he


debated at the NKWI intermediate meeting at Pournemoulh, on June ■


Mrs A. Darker, Mr (\ Wiseman, Mr .1. Oddie.


( 'hildren ... Merrill and l-’ranees Hughes, Richard


( Jreiu; and Richard Kri- seoe. Raffle: Mrs A. Buckle.


Mr It. Hartley and Mrs M. Bairstc>w.


Accessories President of Pimiiu’tnn


Wl Mrs K. J a c k s o n t hanked vice-president Mrs K. Hartley for taking the chair at the previous meeting and announced that an invitation to join drindleton Wl in duly had been accepted. Members were aide to


browse and try on many pretty items brought alonir by Mrs Keryl Grierson and dau h 1er K i rs t y . of “Keryl’s." of WelljU'ate, Olit heme. An at t ract ive display of shoes, jewel­ lery, hats and handbags were on display and Kirsty t>ave a short introductory


talk. Mrs d. 1 luerden thanked


tin* ladies who had very kindly stepped in at short notice. A competition Ibr a tiny shoe or clou was won by Mrs IL Spencer. Mrs ( Thistlethwaite and Mrs


area have received free packets of tea-hays from Taylors of Harrogate and this will he followed Up with a series of competi­ tions. This month mem­ bers are challenged to “find the most imaginative use for a broken teapot! While minds are heiny exercised, ideas tor a pro­ posed Wl puiz hook are


K. Peel. All Wl branches in the


heiny sought. Questions and original quizzes may he s u h m i ( t e d to I h e


LKW1. P.irtliday yreelinys were


read by Mrs Hartley and town crier Mrs 1>. Whit­


taker announced a busy diary of events. Schedules for the annual Produce and Handic raf t Show on


Address system (Team teas were served


;il tin* home <t Mi' iiml M''s


Fred ( '.ill's in nid ol a puh- lir address system l<> bo installed in Chatham Met iiedisl t ’Inn-rli. There was also a hring-and-buy stall and till was raised. Together with dmiatinns. the fund rmw stands at


> fl 11.


Enjoyable Members of the Iiil)!ties-


dale Cluli. Chatliurn. had


a very enjoyable duniinu driie. Winners were Mrs F. Tomlinson and Mrs A. 1’rest on. Tea hostesses were Mrs F. ( 'ani|ibell and


Mrs M. Ridgway. mmm


Slide show F.benezer Baptist Social


Hour at Billinyton wel­


comed Mr llaryreaves, of Sabden. who showed slides of unusual places


and events, startiny with the beautiful scenery of the north coast of Scot­


land. Slides were also shown


of llardcastle Crags, the last Preston Cuild, floats of models made ol tulip heads at the Spaldiny Flower Show, a traditional Raster play beiny per­


formed in the streets ol llehden Bridye. Stanhill Fayre and 1 ialluwe’en in


Sabden. A vote of thanks was


yiveii by Mrs K. Rowe. Miss M. Kay played the organ. Next Tuesday, the briuy-and-lmy sail' beyins


at 7-:’.n p.m.


1th, were explained by Mrs V. (lardiner and Mrs Jackson, who will he dele­ gate, representing several branches in t he area. After discussion the deci­ sions were noted by Mrs Jackson.


Bring ideas Read Mothers’ Union


ACM will be held nil Tues­ day, at 7-:;o p.m.. in the new vestry. Members are urged to attend, as ideas an* needed tor future


meetings.


Dedication The new vestry at St


.John’s Church, Read, is to be dedicated by the Arch­ deacon oi 7 orU, the Veil. Ceorye Austin, at Kven- sony on Sunday, when all are welcome at the ser-


vice. As funds are still needed


for the new vestry, a yrand auction will be held on Saturday in Read School, at 2 p.m. Vtewniy starts at 1 p.m. and any suitable items can be taken to the school from ID a.til. onwards.


All the aces Whist winners at Read


Constitutional Club were: Radies — Mrs .1. Hailey, Mrs 1). Slinyer. Cents —- Mrs I’. Rarkin and Mrs R. Hutchinson. Special prize­ winner was Mr F. Riley and MC was Mrs Rarkin.


Players’ awards On Friday there was a


packed house in Read


School when Readstone .Junior Football Club held its second annual end-of- season pres e n tal i o n. Awards were given out by former Burnley manager Frank Casper and ex- Blackburn Rovers star


Andy Irvine. piaver of the year:


Under IDs — Andrew Bennett. Under 11s — top goalscorer Michael Jones. Under 12s — Simon Best. Under Ills — Sam Mar­


shall. Sportsman of the year:


Under IDs — Paul Bar­ r e t t . Unde r 11s — Matthew Ward. Under 12s


— joint, Jamie Cartier and Andrew Rambert. Under


Bis — Chris Raves. Players’ player of the


year: Under IDs — Joe Stasziewicz. Under 11s — Danny Sharpies. Under 12s — joint, Tom Bartlett


award went to Geoff Lam- bert for his sterling work as treasurer. Club chairman Clive


and Adam Kostilek. Under Ills — Jonathan Dugdale. The clubman of the year


Bennett thanked all the team managers and the committee for their time and effort and asked par­ ents for continued sup­


port.


borough, Brian Yeoman, Paul Howarth and Ben and John Lever took part in a sponsored 70-mile cycle ride from Simon- stone to Blackpool and


back, which raised a fur­ ther £200 for the club.


HURSTGREEN


Another success The annual supper


dance at Hurst Green Bowling Club proved to he a success once more, with food and dancing enjoyed by everyone. Chairman Mr Frank Hyde thanked everyone for support and congratulated the ladies' social committee for its efforts. He also wished Mr Jack


Didsbury a quirk recovery from bis illness, as his humour and organisation were missed by all. There will be a


BOLTON-BY-BOWLAND


Stars come out Bolton-by-Bowland CR


School has brought out its first magazine entirely produced and written by


the children themselves. The magazine, called ’’Three Stars” because


they form part of Hie school emblem, was tin- aoced by a grant from the Rast Kancashire branch ot


1NDRR (Industrial Rdtt- catinnal Rinks in Schools). It includes interviews


with new Kibble Valley MB Nigel Rvans and with a local animal feed firm, as well as games and quizzes. The next issue will collie


out in July.


PC’s lot President of Bolton-by-


Bowland Wl Mrs M. A. Bosonnet welcomed guest


memorial match on May 21th for Mr Jack Burgess, the recent chairman, who died in December. Various dull events have been well attended and the green has proved to In1 a great asset to the village.


Day trip planned Hurst Green Over (ills’


fortnight ly whist and domino drive was well attended. Whist winners wen*: Radies — Mrs D. Knowles, Mrs K. Holt. Gents — Mr R. Hartley, Mrs M. Jackson. Dominoes: Mr A. Hol­


den. Mrs M. McMaooman, Mrs G. Shoesmith, Mr W.


Bailee. Raffle: Mrs R. Richard­


son.


Members were informed that the date planned for


the day trip ha* been changed' to July tltli. leav­ ing Hurst Green Memorial Hall at 11-111 a.til. Names for the outing will be taken at the meeting on


June 2nd. WESTBRADFORQ.i


Voting decision At West Bradford Wl.


president Mrs P. Rush- worth welcomed the presi­ dent of Dnwnham Wl, Mrs R. Walmsley. who will he the link delegate to the Bournemouth interme­ diate general meeting. The main topic of the evening was discussing resolutions for the Bournemouth meeting and Mrs Wahns- ley was instructed how to vote on behalf of the West Bradford members. County correspondence,


a t o s


ftUKULOUS sh®e s


FOR ALL


'OCCASIONS


F u ll range o f Sum m er Stock on Display


220 LOW E R G A T E , CL1TH E R O E


T E L : C0200) 29739 M M i i n H i ' Paper chase


, The usual waste pallet’ J collection will take place in


I tuitions of newspaper, j magazines and cardboard


Grinclleton today. Contri-


can he left at the top of Back Lane, near the


| chapel wall, but the area ' must he kept tidy.


NEWTON


| Brisk trade Antique and craft stalls


I did a brisk trade at the annual flea market organ-


I ised by Newton Village Hall committee. The mag­


nificent sum of i'(il)l) was


I raised at the event, held a May Day Bank Holi­


day. Radies of the commit­ tee were kept busy too, I serving refreshments all


MOST MAKES IN STOCK


I dav.rile village hall sports day will he held on Satur­ day. at 2-20 p.m.


IN spite of the rain and clash of dates with the FA Clip final, Gisburn Festi­ val Hall was a hive of activity on Saturday afternoon when the church peo­ ple of St Mary’s held their annual spring fair. The Vicar, the Rev. Jonathan Lumby, welcomed everyone and thanked the


stallholders and all those whose hard work had made the event possible. He introduced Mrs Diane Rice, of Newsholme, who gave a humorous speech before


declaring the fair open. As a token of thanks, she was presented with a flowering plant by the


reigning Gisburn gala queen, Miss Helen Nickling. Stalls selling plants, cakes, gifts, bric-a-brac and a tombola did a brisk


trade and a total of £4(111 was raised. Refreshments were available and a competition to guess the weight of


a simncl cake was won by Mr J. Christopherson. Winners of the draw were Mrs A. Jackson, Mrs 1). Whittaker, Mr.I. Christopherson and Airs E. Jackson. Pictured on the popular plant stall is Air Lumby with Helen and some of the organisers.


t 1 i!S ^


read by acting secretary Miss M. Bo t tomley , included a request from the Royal Agricultural Show and the Preston Guild Committee for help in the form of craft-mak­ ing, manning stalls and first aid. A summer outing will take place on June 2nd to Spout Farm Nursery, where there will he a demonstration of hanging baskets and a buffet sup- per.


speaker Mr G. Oldham, of Fulwood, who gave an i n s i g h t i n t o hi s experiences as an Rast London policeman. A voW of thanks was expressed' by Mrs Rita Stevenson. A competition for a


ill the old school, at 7-20


p.m. Later in the evening a mini-horticultural show will take place, with classes for a dried flower arrangement in a basket, an arrangement of fresh flowers and foliage in a teacup and saucer , a foliage plant, a rhododen- drum flower head and six flower stems in a suitable container.


home safety hint was won Save it by Mrs Bosonnet, Mrs


Stevenson and Miss Margo Downer-Bottomley. Two members from


Tatham Fells Wl, Mrs Carol Rmery and Mrs Rileen Daffron, were wel­ comed. Mrs Daltron will he delegate for Gisburn, Bolton-bv-Bowland and Tatham Fells at the coun­


cil meeting in Bourne­ mouth on June Ith. Reso­ lutions for the meeting were discussed and voted on.


As new Yellow Pages


directories have been deli­ vered this week, villagers are asked to save their old ones for the next waste paper collection on May 22nd. in Si mo nstone School, from 0-20 a.til. to


1-20 p.m.


For computers If any Simonstone vil­


lager has computers for schools vouchers, issued


made for a tea party, fol­ lowed by a coffee and wine


Arrangements w er e


evening, at the home of Mrs Nancy Cornthwaite,


by a local supermarket, Simonstone School would appreciate receiving them towards its collection.


Closes Lodge, in August, proceeds being for Wl and _______ county funds. Members B ^ *™ * * "—


Tug-of-war On Monday, members of


Kolton-by-Kowland VKG


travelled to (Jitheroe Auc­ tion Mart to take part in the Clitheroe YKC annual rally and despite a wet and windy evening an enjoy­ able time was spent. The tuy-of-war team put


Counting spots I liimiim winners at Sab-


deu Over (Ms mi May Ith were: Miss Kdith Heys, Mrs Lilian Abbott. Mrs Kora Hargreaves ami Mrs


Ivy t'oUam. Whist: Lmlies Mrs


Isabel H od gso n. M rs A gn es 1 Iowa rt h . M rs Gladys Walmsley. Gents - Mr James Traynor.


were reminded ol the car Wartime secret boot sale on July Kith.


Raffle: Mrs Maud Wade. Domino winners on May


1‘resident ol Little Mit­


ten Wl Mrs Doreen Bal- shaw thanked everyone who took part in tile enter tainment at the group me e t ing. Stie announced t hat l here would he a tea party at her home on June 21st and arrangements were made for a visit to Appleby on


up a very good fight against Upper Wharfedale in the battle for third and fourth place in tin* league competition, where more than a dozen teams took


pari. Decently, members vis­


ited the llodder Valley Howling Club at Siaidburn for a night of crown green bowling. Next week will be the


annual treasure hunt. Kveryone is welcome to


join in and should meet between b-JO and 7-15 p.m. in tin* village hall cat-


park. 'SIMONSTONE? Members were remin­


ded to bring items for the area show to the midsum­ mer afternoon meeting at the home of Mrs Shaw, at 2-la p.m. on June 2-ltli. TheV also heard that tickets are on sale for a coffee morning on May doth at the Kibble Valley Council chamber, with all proceeds for tile Clitheroe Area Wl Annual Show. A n i li v i t a t i o n w a s


Winning hands A whist ami (luminii


drive in Simonstone Old Sellout was enjoyed hv 21 people. Winners were: Radies — Mrs J . Bailey,


received from Blacku Wl to an evening of "box mak­ ing” on August loth. ' Birthday greetings were sent to Miss K. Hanson. The evening finished


with the serving of tea and gateaux, followed by light­


hearted games of card bingo organised by the president, who was also


pianist for the evening. A “Versatile Concert


Party” evening on May Sth was well attended by members and friends, with the artistes' versatility and the audience partici­ pation making it a very enjoyable evening.


Mrs R. Robson. Mrs R. Salmon (cons). Gents — Mr R. Rlliott, Mrs R. Hutchinson, Mrs R. Simp­ son (cons). The special prize was won by Mr G. H. Taylor and MC was Mrs I’.'Rarkin. The next drive will he


held in the old school on Tuesday, at 7-20 p.m.


Mini show Simonstone with Read


Wl resolutions meeting will tic held on Thursday


May 21)th. Speaker Mrs Mabel


Holt, of Raiighn. gave a fascinating account of her wartime experiences. As the war began she was working as an apprentice in a London department store. Along with her friend, sile decided to join the WKNS anil they found themselves posted to Bletelilev l’ark. where highly secret work on breaking German codes was carried nut. Mrs M. Neason thanked Unit. The competition


Mrs for was M r


wartime memorabilia won by Mrs Neascm. () r m e rod , M r s


Raraway and Mrs Fogg. Hostesses for tile evening were' Mrs .1. Wallace and Mrs C. Rut wist le.


Church lunch The* annual meeting of


Whalley Methodist Church


on Sunday, chaired by the Rev. Graeme Halls, was well attended. Morning worship followed and then a delicious lunch prepared by ladies of the church.


Abbey drive Winners at the Whalley


Abbey senior citizens’ whist drive were: Ladies --- Mrs 1. Hibble and Mrs lb Townsend. (!enls Mrs J . Walmsley and Mrs S. Wiggans. Dominoes: Mrs P. Nutter and Mrs X. Ambrose.


WELCOMES ALL NATIONAL RENTAL COMPANIES CUSTOMERS


Over the recent weeks we have heard that a number oi National Rental


companies have increased their rental charges. Amounts have varied, but we understand the increases are o( up to i3.00 per month.


We would like to welcome all disillusioned rental customers to our growing band of satisfied renters and in doing so inlorm them that we tiave never Increased our rental charges, other than when ttic Government increased


Bride’s memento 1’i-tul iirt was thf sub­


ject of a talk given to


'members of Chipping " 'I by Mr s Linda Clemson.


Shu (lusurihed how she dries the flowers of bridal bouquets and makes pic- tures of them to remind the bride of bur big day. Resolut ions for the


fortheoming meeting to lie held in Bournemouth were discussed and voted on. After supper, a brain- teasing puzzle was enjoyed hv all.


Silent auction A silent auetinii and buf­


fet supper were held at Dnwnham Village Hall mi Friday evening, when ever LV


the tin 1! roof fond. Winners of the draw


>I)II was made for


were: 1*1. Wilson. Mrs W. Hall. Mrs F. Wliipp. R. Stottard. Mr ( lamer. San­ dra Garner, .Mrs R. Seott


and Miss R. Hall. All items donated were


s o Id and thus e w li o attended enjoyed the evening. The next fund-


raising event will he a eandlelit supper and one-


Spring fair scores a hit READER HOLIDAYS


^ HOLIDAY CLUB FORTINS ST MARY'S BAY, SOUTH DEVON


Self catering — The Freedom holiday with clLff top views and all the advantages of Pontins FREE AMENITIES


Depart Saturday May 30th, Returning Saturday, June 6th, 8 days, 7 nights


Cost per person: £ 5 4 (4 sharing); £ 6 1 (3 sharing); £ 7 4 (2 sharing)


PRESTATYN SANDS, NORTH WALES


Self catering — Pontins largest holiday centre, magnificent views and wonderful amenities.


Depart Saturday, June 20th, returning Saturday, June 27th, 8 days, 7 nights.


Cost per person: £ 4 9 (4 sharing); £ 5 6 (3 sharing); £ 6 9 (2 sharing)


In s u r a n c e E x t r a


(/* f Wti ji< L A - -


V.


East Lancashire Newspapers Bui


Booking at Viscount Central Kiosk, Burnley Bus Station 27866 and Queensgate office 39371; Nelson Leader, Colne times office; Clitheroe Advertiser Sc Times office.


___________


requires workstiop attention - coupled with an unbeatable same day service. wc believe wc give you a package second to none.


the VAT rates. As a matter of interest, we actually held our charges in April 1991 when the VAT rate increased by Z.5%. At this point wc would like to say that our monthly rates actually 'reduce" alter a given period ol time add to tills the fact that wc leave you a loan CFV or VCR if your rental


features Including remote control. Teletext. Nicam Digital Stereo plus Dolby surround sound, you will find our prices to be very competitive. In luG. we ask you to compare our prices to die National Companies and cion t torget our prices actually ’reduce', not Increase.


Whether you rent a television, video recorder or a combined package with


So if you are a little disillusioned at the minute, why not call into one ol our branches listed below and see what wc can olfer. Our fully trained stall wnl be pleased to explain all the latest features on our top branded rental models. We are sure you will be pleasantly surprised. We hope to see you soon.


7th were Mrs Phyllis Whit lakcr. M r Charles Webster, Mrs Constance Hudson and Mrs Ivy Cot-


tarn. Whist : Ladies M.


Pickles, D. Slingcr. G. Charnley. Gents K. Ireland. K. Hutchinson. Paine: Mi's Hass.


\V 1 Z A U I) S o n wheels . . . are these six youngst er s from Hol - t o n - by -How land C K


School , who on Friday received their RoSIW C y e l i n g Hr o f i e i e n e y awa r d s fr om Ki b b l e Valley co uncillor .Mrs Jo y ce Li


I b u r n , o f


Knit on-by-How land. T h e chi t d r e n —


F r a n e e s i 1 e 11 i w e l l . S a ra h (1 re e n w oo cl, Uebecc a Whit wel l , Simon .lowed. Robert Darlington and Anne (Yaddoek — took their tests at the seboo 1. They are all between nine and 11 years old. STOW


I t M a k e s


TO CHOOSE THE BEST — Our Tailor Made Windows, Doors, Patios, Porches and


Conservatories fit exactly right - and are maintenance free -


perfectly installed to the very highest security specifications


recommendations' 'Many letters of


FREE SURVEY AND QUOTATION WITHOUT OBLIGATION - OUR


PRICES ARE VERY COMPETITIVE ALL UNITS FITTED WITH


PILKINGTONS GLASS B.S.5750


act comedy organised by I lownham \V! t oinorrou


and Saturday. Floral art


Seventeen members and


friends of Pownham and T w ist on (la rden ( 1 u b attended the ACM and were asked tor ideas on topics of gardening to be


IUHJ a


covered in l la* flit lire. A demonstrat ion <>t


flower arranging by Nesta Pol lard was enjoyed


andt he arrangement s were then raffled. A vote of thanks was given by Mrs Krenda Lund. PalTle winners were:


M rs K. Wilson. Mrs J . Hall. Lady Clitheroe. Miss Smithies, Mrs C. Ash­ worth and Mr Shaun


Poney. A satisfactory financial


report was given. Tile next event will be :


coach trip to Sellet Hall Kirkbv Lonsdale, on Jam Ith.


WBBSmm


Anniversary Speaker at Holden Sun­


day School anniversary services was Mr Keith Wills, of Holton. At tlu a ft e riimi n se r v ice t lu theme was “'Trust and in the evening the subject


was “Joseph. Young people ol the


Sunday School sang two stings at each service and performed a sketch enti­ tled “'The Sower.” Organ­ ists were Mrs lb Harrison


and Mr M. Hlakey and collections were for Sun­ day School funds.


O continued on page S


SELL THOSE UNWANTED ITEMS


IN THIS YOUR LOCAL PAPER □ U R N L E Y 22331


Large discounts off all Jaycee Furniture and Upholstery in stock or to order. Call in and see our very special offers at:


ISaS t teSS r


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24