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group Week, from .June 1:1th to 20th, Gisburn play­ group helped in a money­


Busy time During National Play­


raising tombola held by the Ribble Valley Pre- school Playgroup Associa­ tion on Clitheroe Market,


where £200 was made towards promotion and leaders’ courses.


s The annual outing con­


mothers and children visit­ ing “Gulliver’s Kingdom,” which was a most enjoy­ able day, although they wished they had an extra hour to enjoy the enter­ tainment. Last week they had an


isted of a coachload of


Simpson third. The annual summer


walk is to be held on dune 20th, in the Sabden area,


not Wycoller as previously discussed. Members will meet at (5-30 p.m. outside c the Old School, to go by


BOLTON-BY-BOWLAND


Hear delegate Four members of Bol-


ton-hy-Bowland WI were


to be followed by supper at the Red Rock. Anyone who wishes to come along, but has not yet put a name down, should let Mrs Webb know. A trip to see Torvill and


ar to Sabden. The walk is


invited to Tatham Fells WI to hear the results of


Dean at the G.Mcx Centre, Manchester, is to take place on September 8th, the cost being £14. The coach will leave at (>- ■In p.m. Names are now being taken, so any mem­ bers wishing to reserve a seat should contact Mrs Slinger.


outing to Deerhouse Farm, Gisburn, to see the farm animals, including


newly-born black piglets. Ice-cream was enjoyed by all before the return walk. The youngsters were


looking forward to end of term activities, with the annual open morning on duly 1st, featuring various stalls and coffee to cover the never-ending expenses, and a teddy bears’ picnic on duly 17th. There are a lew vacan­


also invited to watch plays at Gisburn School, which were; produced by the pupils in a new venture and were very good. The playgroup is now


All the aces


Simonstone Old School was attended by 22 pen- ....-.....- .......... - pie. Winners were: Ladies humour at Sawley WI, — Mrs Dorothy Slinger. when members of the


A whist drive held in


Mrs M. Wilkinson, Mrs .1. Wrathall (cons). Gents — Mr E. Hearing, Mrs B. Pollard, Mr L. Wightman (cons). The special prize was won by Mrs P. Lar­ kin, who was also MC for


cies in September and par­ ents can contact leader Mrs H. Waddington (Gis­ burn •l'ir>.’17*l) or visit the playgroup’s open morning.


Mrs Larkin was presented with some plants in appre­ ciation of her faithful run­ ning of the whist drives during the season. The drives will recommence on October (ith, at 7-30 p.m. in Simonstone Old School.


the evening. On behalf of the MU,


Miss Dyson, with Miss Williams second and Mrs


tion prompted many entries, the winner being


Peter Harvey spoke to members of Simonstone with Read WI on fire safety in the home. An informative video was shown and he gave lots of tips about fire alarms and what action to take in the event of discovering a fire. Members were left with plenty to think about and lie was thanked by Mrs Atkinson, presiding. The limerick competi­


Fire safety Leading fire officer


row, from 0-30 a.m. to 4- 30 p.m. The usual arrangements apply.


Welcome Simonstone


hv the friends of Simon­ stone School will take place at the school tomor­


paper collection organised


For paper The monthly waste


the meeting held in Bour­ nemouth. Delegate Mrs Eileen Daffron reported on the result of the resolu­ tions.Members enjoyed a vegetarian


demonstration and an excellent buffet supper was served. President of Holton-by-Bowland WI Mrs M. A. Bosonnet thanked the hostess insti­


cookery tute. fSAWliEy£ With humour


A serious subject was discussed with a touch of


Pendleton institute were welcomed by vice-presi­ dent Mrs Porter. Speaking on "Where


thi


Gents — Mr R. Elliot, Mr W. Parker. The special prize was won by Mrs E. Dearing and the MC for


the evening was Mrs P. Larkin.


tions of the village


Family service The uniformed organisa­


paraded their standards at the family service at Read Parish Church on Sunday. The union flag was carried by Deborah Webster, the Scout flag by Russell Ben­ nett, escorted by Andrew Lambert and Robert Eldridge, the Guide flag by Sarah Burgess, escorted by Emma Cullis and Lucy Eldridge, and the Cub flag by Andrew Bennett, escorted by John Robinson and Michael Cullis. The service was con­


ducted by the Rev. Alan Reid and the collection was taken up by David Burgess. The next parade will not


HURST GREEN


Tempted A lovely summer eve­


ning tempted 31 members


to attend Hurst Green Over (>0s Club in the Memorial Hall. A whist and domino drive was held and lucky whist winners were: Ladies — Mrs E. Underwood, Mrs A. Haworth. Gents — Mr M. Jackson, Mr H. Jackson. Dominoes: Mrs A. Bol­


ton, Mr W. Shoesmith, Mrs M. A. Cardwell, Mrs E. Ridge. Raffle winner was Mrs M. A. Cardwell. Names were taken for


year’s high standard in August’s WI show at Bil- lington.Birthday flowers were given to Kay Dyer, Mabel Cook and Mary Newbold and a competition for home-made parkin was


WHALLEY


On the wheel Whalley WI members


won by Mrs P. White, Mrs Walmsley and Mrs War- burton.


Line Walking Group” in Sabden enjoyed a four- and-a-half-nour walk round Sabden Fold and the slopes of Pendle. The group has begun a


Exploring The self-styled “Blue


the trip to be held on July 9th, leaving the Memorial Hall, Hurst Green, at 9-30 a.m. prompt. The venue is Appleby, Middleton-in- Teesdale and Barnard Castle. Friends are also


be until October owing to local holidays.


Junior cricket Read Cricket Club is


there’s a will there’s a relative," Mr Rylance explained how important it is for husband and wife to both make wills and to make sure that, if you have no re la tiv e s to inherit, your hard-earned money goes to charity rather than the govern­ ment. He also mentioned a few unusual be<|uests which caused amusement. Mrs A. Askew gave the


running two junior teams — the under 11s, managed by David Marshall, and the under 12s, managed by


were absolutely enthralled


when Mrs Dorothy Leach gave a fascinating demon­ stration of pottery paint­ ing;. After showing how to mix the paints ready for use, she showed how to use the potter’s wheel and created a beautiful orchid pattern on a china plate. Mrs Leach also brought


several samples of work she had done in the past.


series of regular walks to explore the surrounding countryside and this walk took them to Black Hill Wood and the site of the old gamekeeper’s cottage. Going along Back Lane,


welcome to join us on this outing and seats can be reserved by contacting Mrs Helen Hartley (0772- 783844) or Mr Clifford Howarth (0254-820027). -


SABDEN:


Paul Booth. Both teams have played several matches against other local teams, with mixed results. The under 11s team has


vote of thanks. An excel­ lent report was read of the Bournemouth meeting, written by Rimington WI president Mrs Jackson. Teas will be made in the


some very young players, some aged only seven and eight, so not surprisingly the team has struggled to win games, but it is hoped with the experience gained this year they will perform very well next season. The under 12s team,


village hall on July 5th, from 2-31) p.m. The com­ petition for an old family photograph was won by Mrs Partington and Mrs


Council will meet in the new school tomorrow, at 7-110 p.m. All villagers are welcome to attend.


Parish


meet in Simonstone Old School on June 30th, at 2- 15 p.m. This will be the last meeting before the summer holidays.


Contact The Contact Group will


Women’s Fellowship will T r ic k s a n d SDOtS be held in St Nicholas's Hall at 2-15 p.m. The speaker will be Dr I. D. Whyte.


annual meeting of Sabden


Annual meeting This afternoon the


Domino winners at Mon­ day night’s social for Sab­


In tears! A Lancashire lass if


which is also a mixture of older and younger players, have played very well to notch up some convincing wins. Both managers are


Porter. Mrs Collinge, president


of Pendleton WI, thanked Sawley for a pleasant evening.


i R B l i l


Whist winners Winners at this week’s


den Over (IDs were: Mrs Pauline Taylor, Mr Richard Eden, Mrs Flora Cooke, Mr James Royale.


ever there was one, Mrs D. Snape entertained Sab­ den WI members with readings taken from her poems, many of which were autobiographical and in Lancashire dialect. She Wits born and bred


whist drive held at Read and Simonstone Club were: Ladies — Mrs D. Birch, Mrs M. Grime.


doing valuable work with the boys, some of whom have no other opportunity of learning the sport. A club spokesman said: “Running these teams in addition to three senior teams takes a lot of time and effort, not least in preparing the wicket prior to games, and if anyone has a little time on their hands and feel they can assist the club in any way then please contact the secretary, David Marshall, by phoning him on Padi- ham 774279.”


Whist winners: Ladies — Mrs Isabel Hodgson and Mrs Scott. Gents — Mrs Gladys Walmsley and Mr Fred Cottam. Raffle: Mrs Chris Sefton. Thursday’s domino win­


in the area and her read­ ings helped members pic­ ture many aspects of Lan­ cashire life which are fast disappearing. The hilarity


. Dewhurst reported on her trip to Bournemouth as delegate at the interme­ diate general meeting. ~— •- ------


and poignancy of her poems brought tears to their eyes.Member Mrs Eileen


members to keep up last mittee.


ners: Mrs Amy Parkinson and Mrs Sefton (joint), Mr John Abbott and Mr Richard Eden (joint). Whist: Ladies — Mrs Mildred Moorhouse and Mrs Slinger. Gents — Mrs Hodgson and Mr George Holden. Raffle: Mrs Maud Wade.


Ready for fun


The children's fun day at Sabden takes place on


Memorial Trophy was on ° p.m. on the village play- show with its new engrav- ground. It is being organ- ing — a spur for Sabden is?d by the Holme Corn-


The Jessica Lofthouse Saturday, from 10 a.m to .


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sunny weather, Sabden Bowling Club Committee members are hoping for a little rain to swell the brook for Sunday’s grand duck race, scheduled to start at 2 p.m. The ducks, priced 50p, are available at the village newsagent’s, butcher’s and hair­ dresser’s. Members have been


Duck race Following the spell of


busily clearing out the brook during the past week in preparation for the race. Profits will go towards toilet facilities at the bowling pavilion.


A vote of thanks was given by Mrs Ruth Mans-


past Higham Heights and D riv ers Farm, they reached The Old House at Sabden Fold, where they stopped to enjoy a talk by the present householder about the extensive land­ scaping of the grounds he has undertaken. After a picnic lunch at


son welcomed Mrs Karen Farnhill, acting as link delegate, who gave a report on the meeting in Bournemouth. Supper was served by Mrs S. Carlyon and Mrs.I. Troilet.


ley. President Mrs I). Simp­


vided formidable foes as the weighty White Bull team tugged its way to victory in the tug-of-war. The losers in the final


represented the Black Bull. Other teams taking part were Ribchestor


WMC and a scratch team made up of members of the Ribchester Field Day


Committee, many of whom are now suffering from skid burns. Trevor Dobson won the


treasure hunt, with Ruth Warren and Kirsty Fergu­ son second and third respectively. Miss Emily Forde,


wearing a hat which would have done Gertrude Shil­ ling, of Ascot fame, proud, won the competition for best hat. Thanks are extended to


Cock Clough, they crossed Stainscombe Dole and descended the slopes of Pendle. Mr Colin Cooke led the walkers, whose next outing will take them to the big end of Pendle.


Abbey senior citizens’ drive in Whalley were Mrs C. Horsfall and Mrs A. Rigby in the ladies’ section and Mrs D. Farnsworth and Mrs N. Naylor in the gents’ section. The dominoes were won by Mrs M. Parkinson, Mrs E. Thomasson and Mrs N.


Lucky winners Whist winners at the


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jams and clnitneys were the subject of a talk given to members of Pendleton WI by Mrs P. Haywood, of O.uernmore. Mrs Haywood also dis­


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