Clitherue Adrcrt iscr 1 ivies, Apri l Kith, 1992 5 Chtheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) # N e w s f r om t h e V i l l a g e s


First hand view Mt*nilici’s of Fbenezer


liaptist Social Hour, Bil- lin.uton, we lcomed Mr Uriim (iamston, of Dudley, who i^avt* an illustrated talk on his recent ii.SOO- niile tour of India and Kanidadcsh. where he saw the work of Ope rat ion Atrri. which members sup­ port. Last year, Social Hour


report on the spring coun­ cil meeting held at South- port. which she attended as delegate. It was the last duty for county chairman Mrs .J. Fenlon, who was presented with gifts from Lancashire Federation Fxocutive Committee and Wiswell WI. her own institute. A competition for hot


Mrs Thompson gave a


Chartist’s well Mrs l w Cot tam, Mr


cross buns was won by Mrs A. Veever, Mrs I). Hilton and Mrs L. Mus- grove. Tea hostesses were Mrs


members provided meth­ ane ^as plants. Methane .eas is produced by the fer­ mentation of cow dung and w a t e r and make s life easier for the women in i lie Indian villages. No longer do they have to col­ lect water for cooking or have smoky oil lamps in their homes. The methane gas is fed to lamps and small cooking stoves in their homes and used for some street lights. The project supported


by b a p t i s t ( ’h u r d l e s includes agricultural and r u r a I <1 e v c I o p m e n t schemes, including health care and water projects. The tour included a visit to tribal villages in the Kond Hills of India to see water and agricultural projects and t o ( ’h a n d r ag h o n a Ho sp i ta l in s o u th e r n I Bangladesh to see a weav­ ing project. O p e r a t io n Agr i has


schemes working in seven underdeveloped countries. Members were delighted to see and hear first hand how their donations wen* appreciated by the women


of India. A vote of thanks was given by Mrs K. Lowe.


Miss M. Kay was organist and ref reshments were


served. Next week’s spe aker


will be Mr A. ( ’. Smith, of Accrington.


Richard Eden, Mrs Phyllis Whittaker and Miss Edith He vs were the Monday nigiit domino winners at Sabden Over (ids. Whist winners were:


Hirtwell. Mrs I \ Birtwis­ tle and Mrs I). Hilton.


Lad ie s — Mrs I sab e l Hodgson and Mrs Chris Scfton. Gents - Mr Fred Cot tam and Mr Derek Warburton and Mr James Traynor (joint). Thursday’s domino win­


n e r s we re Mr Roland Ford, Mrs Barbara Riley.


Mrs Freda Hodgon and Mrs Nora Ha rgreaves .


Show plants The chairman of Bolland


Gardening Club, Bolton- by- B nw l a n d , Mr Ian Mason, welcomed Mr H. Ackers who gave a very informative talk on the preparation and exhibiting of plants for shows. Mrs Nancy Corntlnvaite pro­ posed the vote of thanks. M e m b e r s w e r e


reminded of the Nothing Gardeners' Question Time to be held at Queen Eliza- beth’s Grammar School, Blackburn, and names were taken for a trip to Tan Cottage Garden. Con- onley, near Skipton, in .June. At the next meeting on


Whis t : Ladie s — Mrs Mildred Moorhouse and Mrs Chris Sefton. Gents — M. Edmondson and Mr James Traynor . Raffle winners were Mr Derek W a r b u r to n a n d M r s Dorothy Bass.


lengthsman has s ta r ted work in Sabden, and that requests for road mark­ ings at the bottom of Black Hill and at the end of Stubbins Lane had both been turned down. Councillors comments


Sportsman’snigli


on the draft proposals for the Bowland Area of Out­ standing Natural Beauty are to be passed on to the County Council. Among the suggestions by Sabden councillors was a need for more trees of the broad leaf variety, the village to be m o r e p e d e s t r i a n friendly, and footpaths and br idlepaths to be more clearly marked. There was criticism of


the new type of s t r e e t lights which are thought to be out of keeping with the character of the village. No comments were nade


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Walkers from Sabden Age Concern Leisure Club spotted a pair of kestrels as they walked up Clith- eroe Road over the Nick o’ Pendle on thei r weekly walk. At the eat t legr id they turned right past the "treacle mines” towards Apronful] Hill. The 10 members of the


w a l k in g g r o u p t h e n returned to Sabden via the c h a r t i s t ’s well. Badger Wells and ileyhnuses.


May Kith the speaker will he Mr H. V. Denny who will talk about clematis plants.


White sheep H o 1 to n - by - B o wla n d


Drama Group produced a play with a dif ference, entitled ''The White Slice]) of the Family" by L. du Garde Beach and Ian Hav. As usual all the cast


portrayed the characters very well, including two new members, Miss Sarah Cashmere and Mrs Angela


Smith. The opening p e r fo r ­


Palm crosses (iisburn I'arish Church


Sunday ( ‘lub members,


dressed in Faslern cos­ tume and carrying fronds of palm, processed trom tin* vicarage to St Marys t jiurch in a re-etiaclmenl nf ( ’heist's triumphal entry into .Jerusalem on the lirst


the vicar’s donkey Ruth and she was led on a cir­ cuit of the church as the processional hymn was


Palm Sunday. Leading the way was


sung. During the service the


vicar, the Kev. Jonathan Lumby. blessed and dis­ tributed palm crosses to the congregation and the choir sang the anthem, •‘Hosanna," by Herbert Sumsion. ( trganist was Mark Leadbeater.


mance was at tended by the Mayor and Mayoress of tlie Kibble Val ley. Conn, and Mrs Alan Kay, and Deputy Mayor and Mayoress Colin, and Mrs John Travis, who met all


the cast. Produc e r Mrs Eileen


Wright was congratulated on the success of the play.


Jubilee trip


On Monday members of Bolton-by-Howland YFC met ill the village ball for an illustrated talk by Paul Morris, of Clithcroe YFC. He spoke about his sil­


ver jubilee trip to Hong Kong last Get idler when he stayed with a family for over thre e weeks. His photographs showed the different lifestyle and vul­


ture in tile Far Fast. David Bevel-toil gave a


vote of thanks for a very interesting and entertain­


ing talk. There will be no meet­


them?" was the title ol a demonstration and talk Dy Airs Pat Hayward, at Wis­ well Wl’s meeting. The ijuestion related to unusual and exotic truits and vegetables. The dishes she made


Exotic fruits "What do you do with


were raffled and 10 mem­ bers went home with the goodies. She was thanked by Mrs D. Hacking. Birthday greetings were


expressed to Mrs Holgate. Mrs L. Musgrove. Mrs Robertson and Mrs I. Thompson.


ing on Faster Monday: the uexl will tie on April 27th when membe rs should meet in the village for mi outdoor spurts night at <-


-15 p.m.


Clowning around A t reat is in store for


Sabden ch i ld ren next Wednesday, April 22nd, when Boobee and Blimp the clowns come to town. The Bagatelle Theatre


on plans submitted to Kib­ ble Valley council for a two-storey extension to the back of 77 Whalley Road, until members had looked at the property. There were no objections to a change of use applica­ tion for the former King­ fisher restaurant in Whal­ ley Road, to residential use, or for an application for a front porch at H Whins Avenue. Moves tire underfoot to


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Sad tale At T h o r n ley - wi t h-


prevent motor-bike riders using the slopes of Pendle Hill as a racing track. The landowners have not given permission for such use, the council was told, and it was suggested that signs be placed on the roads leading to the hill to keep motor bikes our of the area. It was reported that the


Production will present the lovable clowns for a special chi ldren’s show beginning at (i-30 p.m. on Wednesday in St Mary’s Hall. Boobee and Blimp have been enter taining children for five years w i th t h e i r b l e n d of


comedy, magic, song and s laps t ick — organised chaos in other words. The show has been


organised through Sabden Parish Council and spon­ sored by Sabden com­ panies. pubs and shops. Admission is 2f>p.


Housing A s p e a k e r f rom the


Rural Housing Trust will talk about low-cost hous­ ing to provide vi llage homes for village people, at the annual ratepayers’ meeting and parish coun­ cil AGM in Sabden on Tuesday, April 28th, in the Methodis t Hall at


7-30 p.m. T h i s is th e a n n u a l


opportunity for residents to put their questions or air their views to the par­ ish council and all villagers are asked to attend.


Lengthsman At the April meeting of


Sabden Par ish Council, the quest ion of si t ing a recycling plant in Sabden was ag a in d i s c u s s e d . Members at last month’s meet ing had said there was no suitable site in the village, but Coun. Marion Proc ter asked them to think again and the matter will be brought up at the AGM.


Garden shop S imo n s lo n e Ga rd en


Club shop will be open for business on Wednesday from 7 until 8 p.m. and also tlie following Sunday from 11 a.ill. to 12 noon in the farm buildings at the to]) of Simonstoiie Lane.


village toilets had been vandal ised, but Kibble- Valley Council had acted q u ick ly to r e p a i r the


damage.


Extravaganza. Easter bonnets and Eas­


ter eggs were very much in evidence at the Easter Extravaganza at St Mary's RC School, Sabden, on Saturday morning. The pupi ls had been


busy painting eggs for the decorated egg competition and making a lovely array of bonnets for the Easter bonnet parade. In addition there were


gift stalls, competitions, a jarbola, cake stall, raffle and refreshments for the visitors. At the end of the day


the Friends of the School had raised around £230 for general funds. The Easter Bonnet winne r s were: under sevens, Mat thew Griffiths; seven and over, Rachel Peel. Painted eggs: infants,


Michelle Darwin; middle class, Clare Wells, to]) class, Rachel Frankland.


Coffee morning Mr and Mrs Bernard


P a r f i t t of P e n d l e s id e Close, Sabden, are to hold a coffee morning on Satur­ day, May 2nd, from 10 a.m. in aid of St Nicholas’s Church.


Vigil Ea s te r services at St


since the last meeting had found that the lodge on the way to Dean Farm was low because the banks had burst during the winter's storms. They were to be rebuilt, however, and it is hoped that not too much of the wildlife on the lodge will have been lost. It was reported that the


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Nicholas’s Church begin this evening with ecumeni­ cal eucharist at 7 p.m., fol­ lowed by the stripping of the a l t a r and vigi l of prayer. Oil Good Friday there is a prayer vigil from (i a.m. followed by 9 a.m. Holy Communion and the annual service at the vil­ lage cross in St Nicholas’s Avenue for all denomina­ tions. This begins at 10-15 a.m.


church there will be the service of the Last Hour. On Holy Saturday there


From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in


is a Service of Light at 7- 30 p.m. and Easter Sun­ day parish eucharist is at 9-30 a.m. There will be Holy Communion in the evening at 0 p.m.


fCHI BPING;


Busy on trips Chipping Bony Club


Wheat ley WI members were entertained to a very interesting talk and slide show about tlu- old Bloas- d a 1 e R e f o rm a t o r y . Spe aker Mrs Lord had obviously researched her subject thoroughly and told" many stories about some of the boys who were boarded there, including n sad tide of a former inmate wito was litter executed tor murdering a prison guard. Slu- was thanked by Mrs M. Ward, who was able to pass oil another tit-bit ol information In Mrs Lord. A comp e t i t io n for a


thrift article was won by Mrs V. Hornby and Mrs


M.Sanderson. Members enjoyed a quiz


o rg a n i s e d by Mrs D. Heywnnd which was won by Mrs Ward. Mrs M. M. Blackburn and Mrs J . Croft (joint second) and Mrs F. Donnel ly.Raffle winners were Mrs Black­ burn. Mrs T. Clarke. Mrs A. Roper and Miss R.


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Officers At the AGM of Down-


ham Cricket Club, held at th e A s s h e t o n A rm s , officers elected were John Gladwin (captain), Bryn Hart and Keith Hall (vice­ c aptains ) , Rachel Hall (scorer), Alan Spensle.v ( c h a i rm a n an d t r e a - su r e r ), D a v i d B u s b y


(secretary). John Gladwin thanked


retiring captain Keith Hall for all his hard work last season and announced the first matcli will be on May 3rd agains t Bolton-by- Bowland, with practice nights being on Wednes­ days at 0-30 p.m. It is hoped to s t a r t


e-learning the pi tch on Saturday morning. Proposed fund-raising


events will include a trea­ sure hunt and a bingo evening.A rota for teas will be prepared by cap­ tain’s wife Alison Gladwin.


Roof fund A jumble sale was held


on Saturday afternoon to raise funds towards the village hall roof which is in need of repai r . Lovely weather helped to bring in the crowds and £1-10 was


raised. Raf f le winne r s were


Mrs D.Braithwuite, Mrs F. Whipp and Mr K. Hall.


gic theme of the evening, speaker Mrs M. Masen invited members to " I ’nlii-


the blue ribbon" with her to take a peep at letters written by enrrespoiideiils of yesteryear, both famous and unknown. Delightful, loving, poignant or witty, many of tlu- sentiments expressed could equally apply to tin* present day. Mrs B. Spencer thanked Mrs Mason. A competition for some­


thing him*, judged by Mrs Mason, was won by Mrs K. Briscoe, Mrs M. Bair- stow and Mrs C. Thist-


lethwaite. Vice-president Mrs


Ethel Hartley reminded members of the Border WI group meeting a week tomorrow at Gishurn 1-es­ tival Hall. The speaker will be Doctor Brewster, of TV fame and the nun- petition will be for grandma's


favourite


remedy. A letter of thanks was


read from the N'SPGC tor a donation of £90 and also news from the Australian link branch members tell­ ing of their forthcoming


federation show, which involves tailing exhibits In-


car and plane on a journey


lasting many hours. Mrs E. Jackson gave a


report on the LEW! spring council meeting she attended at Southport. Birthday greetings wen-


read by Mrs A. Buckle and town crier Mrs 1). Whit­ taker announced forthcom­ ing local events and asked members to fully support the village post office as in many rural areas this vital amenity is under threat. Chairman of Rimington


Show committee Mrs A. Peacock, thanked all who bad helped and .supported the whist and domino drive. A special slipper was


prepared and served by the committee.


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Bric-a-brac A jumble and bric-a-


AN absolutely stipcrl) night - following Laiighn i-ootnaii t ner at the Mytton Fold Farm Club officials believe the total raised could be


around £3,01)1). The gue s t s p e a k e r


was former Manchester Uni ted and En g la n d star Nobby Stiles, with an additional injection of humour from come­ dian Tony Jo. The fo u r th sp o r t s -


that was tin? verdict


lub’s sportsman’s din- i Intel.


mau's dinner organised by the club, Inst Thurs­ day's event was tlu- first held in Langlio. A (I r a w , w h i c h


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included a colour televi­ sion. a signed Bla ck ­ burn Rovers lontba l l and 1 Otitis picture of the Rovers Wembley cup final squad, helped to


boost takings. Cl ub pr e s i dent Mr


B r i a n Fox s a id I lie


money raised from Un- event will go towards


funds, but in p a r t icu­ larly to finance al tera­ tions to the clubhouse. He paid tribute to the


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summer. After a lunch of pizza


and salad with fruit cock­ tail for dessert, everyone received an Faster eg.g. Making his second visit


bra c ’ sale organised on Saturday to raise funds for St John’s Church. Hurst Green, was very well stip-


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amounted to £250. Churchwardens thanked


everyone who gave their time and energy to make the afternoon such a suc­ cessful and happy occa­ sion.


Over 60s Whist winners at Hurst


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were: Ladies? — Mr: Underwood. Mrs


Kamsdale. Gents — Mrs I). Knowles, Mr ('. Howorth. Dominoes: Mrs A. Bol­ ton, Mr A. Hayliurst. Miss


A. Holden. Mr A. Holden. Raffle: Mr H. .Jackson


Egg auction At tin- monthly whist


and domino drive, organ­ ised by the management committee of Rimington Memorial Institute, there was an excellent atten­ dance. Supper was served and MGs were Mr A. Stott


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l ies at Dale Edge and Mossley farms and a work­ ing rally and pony club games, held at Osbaldes- ton Riding Centre, were all well attended. The area four pony club


made and donated by Mrs S. Jones, was auctioned and bought by Mr D. Brn-


cewell. Whist winners: Ladies


— Mrs E. Clark. Mr F. Carruthers, Mrs 1). Mason. Gents — Mrs J. Taylor, Mr H. Jackson, Mr J. Traynor. Dominoes: Mrs F. Parker. Mrs P. Taylor,


quiz was held at Barton Vi l lage Hal l , wi th 12 teams taking part from all over the north west. Chip­ ping B came third, with the A team in seventh


place.


Secretary Members of Chipping


WI enjoyed a talk by Mrs Ann Ronson who gave a demonstration of wiring flowers for a wedding, wrapping flowers for pre­ sentation and gift wrap­ ping parcels. A p r e s e n t a t io n was


made to Mrs Margaret Rich to commemorate her 17 years work as secre­ tary. Mrs Rich received a cut-glass vase and flowers.


Mrs C. Hudson. Raffle: Mrs Wadding-


Memorabilia To mark their 500th


monthly meeting, since the branch was formed in 19-17, members of Riming­ ton WI staged a fascinat­ ing exhibition of photo­ graphs and memorabilia, highlighting many and varied ••activities and events over the years. . These, along with a


collection of slides, depict­ ing past show days and outings, brought forth many happy memories and not a few chuckles as members


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ton. Mrs M. Cowking. Mr S. Hogg. Mrs A. Lowe, Mrs K. Eceles.


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Mrs C. Scott (chairman). Mrs J. Thompson (secre­ tary), Mrs S. Parkinson (treasurer). Committee: Mrs B. Robinson, Mrs B. Harrison and Mrs J. Whal­ ley.


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