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extremely enjoyable time was had by all.


A buf fet te a of cold


Serving God C u r s t s p e a k e r Mrs


Muriel l'.utlin, of Clilh- rror. was welcomed to the meeting of dishorn Moth­ ers' Union. Her talk told of two very elderly people from St Luke’s Gospel, Simeon and Anna, who spent thei r lives in the servin' of God in the tem­ ple at Jerusalem. In their extreme old age


meats, salads and home­ made sweets was served in the village hall, af ter which the 100 club draw' was made by Mr John Ramsden. Winners were Mr I). Jury and Mr and Mrs M. Bolton.


sten Veiteh, Catherine Pulton. Un d e r l) — Ross Suddon, Edward Thurnber, Kona Veiteh.


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they were amon*; the first people to see Jesus as a child. Mrs Bulbil's sincere and mov in g t a lk was great ly appre c ia ted l>y ineiuhers. Enrolling member Mrs


('. Thistlethwaite thanked all who helped and sup­ ported the MU gift stall at St Mary's Church sprint;


fair, which raised over f lo p towa rds the final


total. A r r a n g em e n t s we re


made for an evening out- ini; and the AGM on June Jth. The coach will leave the Festival Hall at *>-:!() p.m. and anyone wishing to go should contact Mrs Thistlethwaite.


Beating bounds On Sunday, following


the Rogationtidc service at Gislmrn Parish Church, a party of stalwarts will join in the t rad i t io n a l "heating the bounds." This year, the northern


Results. Flut race: Under 5 — Kir­


J and over — Marie Aspin, Rebecca Seddon, Malcolm Cibson.


beat 1 — Philip Wool, Howard (Jardner, John button, heat 2 —


KgK and spoon: Under 5,


Rober t Ranks, Chr is topher Cites, Kirsten Vcitch. 0-S —


Kdward Th o rn b e r , Leona Cardner, Clifford Cdbson. 1M2 — Catherine Askew, Louise Rollon, Marie Aspin.


Veitch and Jill Rleazard, Ross Seddon and Kdward Thornber,


Thrcc-lcKtfed: * r>-S — Ronn


Rovorly Cibson and Simon Rir- kett. if-12 — Louise Rollon and Marie Aspin, Rebecca Seddon and Relh Thornfiehl, Malcolm (lilison and Amanda Rirkett. 12 and over — Raul Calloway and Rob Rloazard, 'I’homas ami (tail Rolton, .Joan and Alan Parker.


Raynes, Kirsten Veitch, Cath­ erine Rolton. *>-«S - Kdward Thornber, Kona Veitch, Ruverly (libson, Philip Wool. P-R2 — Catherine Askew, Malcolm Hib­ son. joint 2, Louise Rolton and Amanda Rirkett.


Rot a t o : 2 --1 — R o lie rt


Simon Rirkett. Richard Parker, Christopher Cites. f>-N — Ross Seddon. Kdward Tlmrnber, Jill Rleazard. P and over Malcolm Hibson, Sarah Rolton. Roekv Seddon. Ladies — Debbie Cib­ son Linda Rolton. Joan Veitch. Men - Stuart Ciles. Phil Rlak . polio


boundaries, from Skeld Lane to Paytborne, will be walked. Those wishing to take part should meet at the vicarage at noon with a packed lunch.


Treasure Members nf (tisbitrn


Y1*V look purl in their annual treasure hunt, organised by Mr and Mt> Ryde, which led them tn a


hut-pot supper at the White Hull Hotel, UU- burn. Winning; ear w:i> that of Miss R. Reel, who will set the trail next year. There will la* no meet •


injr on Rank Holiday Mon­ day. but members wishing to take plaee in the itala float should meet at Mrs S. (Jraveston’s al 7-iM p.m. tomorrow.


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Chapel tradition Congregationalists, es­


pecially those in the Halos, are moled in chapel tradition and have a sus­ taining knowledge ol the amazing power of Gotl, af­ firmed I’rofessor John Hibbs, of Birmingham, addressing Satin day’s annual Dales Fellowship, blessed with a glorious day and held in the superb surroundings of Salem Chapel. Martin Tup. At the morning session


he spoke oil “Chapel tit the family" and told the JO representatives from B.u- row, Clitheroe, Chipping, Knowle Green and Tosside churches that Christians are currently laced with social problems and ten­ sions and rural areas are in the midst of dramatic changes. struggling to continue their ministry. Changing the theme to


"Family in the chapel" in the afternoon, he empha­ sised thill the Hales churches must strengthen their welcome to now- comers and casual visitors. Chairman the Lev. Laclicl Nicholls, nf Crassinplon. thanked Professor llihhs and members of the host


church. Organist was David


Ilagshaw, of Newton United Reformed Church. Mr Stanley Sharpe, of Set­ tle, thanked Riniiiiglun village ladies for providing and serving high tea in the Memorial institute. The chairman pave a


film


were Chris Opden and Robert Davey (stage­ hands), Clifton Lollard (liphtinp) and Jean John­ son (pianist).


Contingent Kepivsentat ives


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Itcail Scout and Huide (iroup altrndod a civic service al Clithei'oe Parish Church, when the new Mayor of the Kibble Val­ ley, Conn. John Travis, was in attendance. They were Colin Armstrong, Darren Kewthwaite. Clive Bennett, Jamie Howarth, Kussell Dennett and Paul Hardy.


will hi* held outside Kead School, Straits Lane, on Saturday morning.


Collection A waste pa|H*r collection


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Ready tor sale Ladies of Payt borne


Methodist Church livid th e i r anima l Ne two rk meet in*;, when speaker Mrs 1‘at George, of Traw- den, spoke about the con- version of Lydia. Mrs Nan Morris, of Clitheroe, was rhairmau. Tea and cakes were served and there was a hring-and-biiy stall.


a t t e n d a n c e at Sawlev sports field for the annual sports day event and an


Record turnout Thorn was a re cord


held in the chapel will he a spr in g sale of work oil Saturday, commencing at *2 p.m. There will tie vari­ ous stalls and afternoon


The next event to he teas.


special welcome to Mr and Mrs Jeff Jones. Mr Jones is resident preacher at Knowle Green Congrcga- tiona! Church and is retir- inp from the Mission tn Hoop Sea Fishermen to take up full-time ministry between Knowle Green and Martin Top in Sep­


tember. The junior church was


led by Miss Audrey Swale, of Skipton. Sunday School teachers produced art work to lie incorporated in a banner for Gisburn Gala anil Mrs Pauline New- bould assisted the tiny tots to model a FOG (Friend id God). In the afternoon the children laid fun with Bible puzzles and watched the video "The Golden Dolphin."


Cuyer was first home in the Keadstonc Football Club sponsored cycle ride from Head to Plackpool and ha rk again. Anyone with sponsorship money is asked to pay it as soon as possible.


First home Intrepid cyclist Chris


Village life There will he


at Road iiala on Juno (ith. categories living F.nglatid’s green and pleasant land, children on holiday and village life. Tile competition is open


photography


tlie usual ompetition


PUPILS at Howland County High School have been skipping rope to help fight hear t disease. About 10 Year 7 to 11 boys and girls participated in a jump rope


Impressive crafts [)e retained by the school to spend on equipment. President of C.rindleton


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WI Mrs Ruth Gann wel­ comed president of Riniinglon WI Mrs F. Jackson, who will lie link delegate at the interme­ diate general meeting in Bournemouth. Resolutions were discussed and Mrs Jackson was instructed how to vote on behalf nl Grindletnn members. Mrs


Dugdaic, who organised the sponsored skip, read ahout the programme in a magazine and sent off for a ches t of jump ropes, as well as a hook and video ahout different skipping steps. Pictured arc some of the youngsters who partici­ pated in the skip.


Girls’ physical education teacher Mrs Margaret


Producer was Geraldine Loftus. A double bedspread was


J. Gnttam


impressed everyone with her display of intricate embroidery and crat- twork, together with pic­ tures, cards, a magnificent patchwork quilt and a sewing box, which won a special mention at the fl it home Area Show. Thanks were expressed by Mrs K. Hopkinson. Forthcoming county


events were announced and arrangements were made for an evening visit fur members and friends to Spout House Nurseries on Tuesday for a demon­ stration on hanging bas­ kets. There will lie a walk on Poodle Hill in June. A chicken supper was


enjoyed and the plant stall was well supported. Hos­ tesses at the next meeting will lie Mrs S. Gallagher. Mrs M. Miller, Mrs F. Nuttall. Mrs B. Read, Mrs H. Read and Mrs F.


Win id.


to ivsidents of Read and Simonsloiie and photo­ graphs should lie (1 x I incites in size, marked with the entrant's name and address and category and submitted to 101 Whnllcy Road. Read, lieforo May Jlsl .


Show sell-out Read Smut and Guide’


Group's gang show was an outstanding success, living sold out for all throe nights. Almost 100 young­


sters took part and it is hoped to have raised i' 100. Brownies looked won- crt’iil dressed as charac­


ters from "Alice in Won- derlatld." ill costumes designed and made by Kathy and Joint Edwards. The Cubs entertained with their version of a soaji opera. “Whalley General Practice." and taking a leaf out of Monty Python's hook gave a rendition of The Lumberjack Song,"


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formed a mixture of songs and sketches from mime to


"Joseph and the Teclntim- lmir Dreammat," "Pdind Date," "I'hippnlatas" (not tile Uhippetidales), ballet.


Cher, tramps and the Smut


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20 tables There were 20 tables at


a whist and ilominu drive


in a id of St J am e s ' s Church, Dale Head. Whist winners were:


Ladies — Mrs Sanderson. Mrs Davies. Mrs Breaks, Mrs Barker. Gents — S. Hogg, Mrs Newhouse, B. Greenwood. Mrs Sharp. Dominoes: F. Melcalte,


W. Wilson, Mrs Hudson, Mrs Woods, Mrs Lufth- imse. Raffle: Mr Swinbank, J.


Sports time Kiminglon anil Midilnp


sports take place on the ('oidthurst Jubilee Field. Back Lane, on June (Ith. with children's spurts com­ mencing at 2 p.ni., fol­ lowed by t e a in th e Memorial Institute.


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By candlelight A candlelight supper


and one-act play attracted many people to Downham Village Hall on Friday and Saturday, raising over


£200. The evening, organised


by Downham WI, began with a three-course meal with choice of menu. Drinks were available from a licensed bar. After coffee or tea and


mints had been served, the Downham Dames pre­ sented a one-act play “Raffle for a bedspread." Members of the cast were Irene Brindlc, Rebecca Loftus, Joyce Plumridge, Elizabeth Scott, Kirsteen Scott. Susan Walmsley and Elizabeth Wrigloy.


LAIE NIGHT THURS.TTL 8PM


accompanied Rimington anil District Gardening Chili's coach trip to Staf­


fo r d s h i r e . The g ro u p visited the Dorothy Clive


Memor ial Ga rden and, a f te r lunch, cont inued th e i r jo u rn ey tu Whi ­


twor th and Bridgemure Garden World, ill Che­ shire. The trippers were able


to stock up on bedding plants and Mr and Mrs T. Jackson, who organised


the trip, were thanked by the chairman. Mrs S. Gra­ vest on.


Jd&wnham;


Well supported Hodder Valley's effort


for Christian Aid Week was held in Slaidburn Methodist Church, where a well-supported coffee evening and bring-and-buy sale raised £127.


Decorate eggs Four new Brownies,


Michelle Lawson, Rebecca


Gott, Lucy Parkinson and Lindsay Procter, were enrolled at Slaidburn by


Brown Owl Mrs Beverley Robinson. Winner of an egg-de­ corating


sponsored by the Marsden Building Society, was Rebecca Gott and all the Brownies who took part received a key ring.


competition, • continued on page U


All the aces Whist winners at Road


Constitutional Club were: Ladies — Mrs M. Grime, Mrs Haworth. Gents — Mr G. A. Holden and Mr L. Grime. Special prize­ winner was Mrs 1). Slin- ger, who was also MG.


More time The local supermarket


offering computer tokens has extended the date to the end of the month so residents are asked to keep collecting for Read School.


Free expression R es id en ts of Grindleton


will have an opportunity of expressing concern or pleasure on village mat­


ters at the annual parish meeting, tu he held yin Tuesday, at 7-JII p.m.. in Grindlctim Methodist Church


Everyone is welcome tn attend.


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Successful Fr iends of Grindleton


School held two successful fund- ra is ing ev en t s , a "nostalgia disco" at which everyone had a thoroughly good time, making i'7.r>, and a coffee afternoon well supported by parents and vi l lager s , which made .1122.' () r g a n i s e r s t h a n k


everyone who at tended and made these events such a success. A future date for the diary is June 27th, when a summer fair will he held in the school.


Evening out Members of Simnnstone


with Read WI spent an evening at Whitewell Crafts, Hurst Green, where they enjoyed an excellent meal before being transported to the Alps and Dolomites in it film show by Mr N. Dtter- den.


photography showed his holiday in Europe and Mrs Atkinson thanked him and


The spectacular


(also Mrs Singer for arranging the outing.


Photo contest There will be a


photography competition at Read Gala, which is open to all Simimstune residents.


takes place at Simonstone School tomorrow, from Si­ gh a.m. to J-J0 p.m.


Paper A waste paper collection


All welcome Simonstone


Parish


Giumcil will meet in the new school tomorrow, at 7-JO p.m. All villagers are welcome.


JP’s work One of Simonstone Mil's


own members, Mrs 1’. J el-


ley, gave a talk about the history of magistrates over the last tit)!) years and what was involved in being a JB today. Enrolling member Mrs Sue Sharpies gave the vote uf thanks.


raffled, the winner being Betty Spensley.


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Clematis Holland Gardening Club


chairman Mr Ian Mason w e l c om e d Mr H. V. Denny, of Broughton, near Pr e s to n , who gave an interesting talk on all the varied kinds ot clematis, showing many beautiful slides tn illustrate them. Mrs Mary Wallace gave the vote of thanks. Final a r r a n g em e n t s


were made for a visit to a garden at Cononley, near Skiptoti, on June 10th. Membe r s meet, at the Coach anil Horses Hotel at fi-JO p.m. On the way home they will stop tor su p p e r at the Tempes t Arms, Flslack. A report on the drama


revue meeting was given by Mrs Bosonnet and a


discussion was held on a visit to Bark Nook new garden on August 12th,


for which members should meet at the village hall at


7-JO p.m. ^W A D D JN G X Q i


Stepping down Sunshine greeted Wad-


dingloti Leisure Club’s last I lunch of the season, a meal 1 of salmon sandwiches and salad, followed by gateau | and cream. Members Mrs Sarah Baines and Mrs Phyllis Fisher entertained I with duets on the piano, ] finishing with a commu­ nity sing-along. Mrs Juan Parkinson I


announced the winners of | the competition to find name for the club's owl | mascot (Hooter) and Mr.L Parkinson, Mr A. Fisher. Mrs J. Gillum, Miss G. Whittaker and Mr L. Wood ail received a liar of | chocolate. Winner of the monthly prize was Miss Hilda Whit tern. Details were given of


the mystery trip to take place the following week. Mrs Parkinson thanked | members for the support given to the club and the lady helpers for all they did to ensure its success, j finally announcing that ] after five years as organ­ iser she would be stepping I down and that the club j would reopen in October with new leadership. Everyone was wished


happy summer. Recalling founder At the May meeting of:


Waddington WI. members stood in silence in memory | of Mrs Betty Garnett, ftnmdiT member. It was reported that a | (lunation of £2f> is to be


sent tu the lVndle Club. The president, along I


with five members, lias been invited to the Sep­ tember meeting of Saliden WI. Mrs N. Boardman | gave her report of the spring meeting at South- port and resolutions were discussed. The link mem- I


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Monday market Ribchester's 11th annual I


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on Mondav, on and around I "The Hillock." near the I White Bull Hotel. There I will he JO stalls selling a comprehensive range ot I goods and proceeds will lie I for various village cliari-1 ties and organisations. The I market will run from II) I a.m. to -1 p.m.


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Mrs R. Parkinson. A letter of thanks was I read from Mrs M. Rushton


for a gift received on her stay in hospital and Mrs N. Robinson sent thanks | for help and condolences received on her recent bereavement. Members will visit Myt-1


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