Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, July 8th, 1993 5 Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 422831 (Classified) News from the Villages


11 ^ ^ 3 3 9 In style


Independence Day was celebrated in style on Sun­


day at St Leonard’s Church, Downham, when the Rev. Pat Houston, of America, selected the rousing hymns for the ser­


vice of holy communion. The epistle was read by Miss Wilkins and Adele Young was the organist. After the service, young


report of the London AGM by Mrs Joan Bargh. The competition, an old


donated by Mrs Shanni Finch, was won by Mrs Kathleen Nowell. A birth­ day card was presented to Mrs Joan Hacking. The August outing is to


kv,M liiis i t im e p i izu -_ffl _ «n>] GISBURN


sepia photograph, was won by Mrs Joan Elling- ton, and the raffle prize


Evening hike On a gloriously sunny


Josie Cowking’s pottery and craft centre at Slaid- burn on Wednesday, August 4th, and will include supper and a demonstration.


and old alike were issued with a questionnaire and were sent off on a treasure hunt round the village, with questions to answer and items to find, includ­ ing the name and address of a “new friend.” This hectic activity was


READ


Making waves A trip to “Waves” in


followed by lunch and games on Fairy Hill, all organised by Mr and Mrs Michael McFall and pre­ pared by ladies of the church.The weather could have been kinder, but a great time was had by all — another memory for Mr and Mrs Houston to take back home.


Treasure hunt The annual treasure


hunt for Downham Cricket Club members and friends was successfully organised once again by Graeme Robinson and David Busby. The start and fin­ ish point was the Assheton Arms, where supper was served. Tom Wood and friends


Blackburn was the order of the day for 20 Read Cubs and their families, at the last meeting before the summer break. Warm doughnuts were served afterwards. The group heard that


evening, members of Gis-- burn WI travelled to Burnsall for their annual evening hike. Most members walked


the river bank to the swing bridge, before mak­ ing their way back to the village by various routes for supper and a business meeting in the local tea rooms.The Lancashire Federa­ tion WI Area Show was held in June at Barton Vil­ lage Hall. Three Gisburn members entered and put their branch on the map when several first, second and third cards were awarded.


was the award of a shield C o f f e e CUpS A highlight of the day


Scout and Guide leader Alan Almond is stepping down and he was thanked


for his hard work. Val Bennett, who is to


take over as leader, announced that a few places in the group are available. If your son is aged eight before Christ­ mas, is resident in Read or Simonstone and would like to join, she would like to hear from you.


PCC meets The next meeting of


were the successful hunt­ ers. Proceeds are to go to


their support. BASHALL EAVES-


the cricket club funds and captain John Gladwin thanked participants for


Read Parochial Church Council is on July 19th, in the new vestry, starting at


7-30 p.m.


Help needed Volunteers are needed


Ghostly When Mrs Burns, with


for the best in show in the confectionery class to Mrs Susan Graveston. A very proud institute congratu­ lated her on the achieve­ ment and she was also thanked by Mrs Pauline Holden for organising a memorable evening walk and supper. The waste paper collec-


tion is to be arranged monthly from September onwards and support from the communities around has been sought. A reminder regarding


raise money for All Saints Church, Pendleton, is to be held a week on Satur­ day at 21 Claremont Avenue, Clitheroe, the home of Mr and Mrs H. Owen. The event runs from 10 a.m. to noon and will include a cake stall, tombola, raffle and bring-


A coffee morning to and-buy.


Cost of flowers The midsummer lunch


the Clitheroe Area Silver Jubilee Show, to be held on August 7th at St Augustine’s RC High School, Billington, was made. The local talents displayed are tremendous and this year there will be a demonstration of Temari work and vegetable and


to help in the upkeep and maintenance of Read’s churchyard. If you can


other local people, was helping to restore Chingle Hall seven years ago, the owner asked if she would become director of guides when the hall was opened to the public. It was the start of a talk with slides which has fascinated local


people.Members and friends of Bashall WI were all left in


suspense as the speaker finished .her-talk--with- stories of strange happen- ings. A vote of thanks was


given by Mrs Sheila Hart­


ley.Representatives from Downham, West Brad­ ford, and Waddington WIs were present to hear a


meeting.


for All Saints’ Church, Pendleton, held at the home of Eric and Vivien Birtwell, of Wiswell,


uPVC WINDOWS, DOORS, PORCHES & PATIOS P u t Y o u r s e l f i n t o


o u r C a p a b l e H a n d s f _ \ 113 i - Ig f m. " ; WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURERS AND


INSTALLERS TO BOTH RETAIL AND TRADE FREE SUH VEy QUOTATiON WITHOUT OBLIGATION ■


ism


OUR PRICES ARE VERY COMPETITIVE For more details contact:-


« • As PENDLETON


tal in spearheading parish efforts which brought about the restoration of the church, the building of a car park and the land­ scaping of the graveyard and surrounding area.


busy as bees at Bee Mill, Ribehester, weaving sam­ ples for fashion houses in various parts of Britain. Today, tomorrow and


Busy as bees Workers have been as


Saturday, sample pieces will be on sale at sale prices to the public. The cloths are woollens and woollen blends for ladies’ dresses and suits and are mostly one colour, though a few checks are available.


raised £670. The proceeds are in aid


Good response The regional devel­


fruit garnishes. A written beauty tip is


of Pendleton Church funds and the cost of flowers for the Church Urban Fund flower festival, to be held in Whalley Parish Church


later this year.


required for the monthly competition at the August


help, please sign the list at the back of the church. New equipment is also


urgently needed. If you can help, contact the


vicar. CHATBURN


Trip out In place of the usual


meeting, members of the Ribblesdale Club, Chat-


burn, took part in a lovely trip into the countryside, calling for tea on the way home. There will be a domino drive today at 2-15 p.m.


For tower At the whist and domino


HURSTGREEN Giving thanks


drive in Gisburn Festival Hall on Saturday, 15 tables were in play. MLs were F. T.-Wall and R. E. Earnshaw.Whist winners were: Gents — W. Knowles, J.


Waddington, J. Taylor, E. Ireland. Ladies — B. Waddington, E. Jackson,


J. Dukes.Dominoes: W. Conchie, A. Lowe, R. Eden. Raffle: D. Mason, A.


Frankland, F. Carruthers, H. Ja ckson, M. Car­ ruthers.Proceeds for St Mary’s Ch u rch tow e r fund amounted to £60. The next effort is on August 7th.


HOLTS SALE LADIES MENS


o f G O O D F O O T W E A R . Has just commenced . •


sandals, shoes, boots and handbags.


Oddments and end oflines galore in


M a n y a t : % PRICE


A N D E V E N L E S S ! £10 o f f m o s t V an D a l


Good oddments from Grenson, Barkers, Bally, - Loakes and other good footwear.


HOLTS 1 George Street, Whalley (Ladies Only)


: 45 Scotland Road, Nelson 2 Keirby Walk, Burnley


Vernon Humpage 89/95 Church Street, Blackpool Chiropody Service available at Nelson .


SHOES KNITWEAR CASUALWEAR SUITS SHIRTS TIES ENTRY o f C l i t h e r o e E50 OFF ANY SUIT


fo r o n e w e e k o n ly S a tu rd a y 1 0 th -


S a tu rd a y 1 7 th J u ly


Wedding, Highland Dress and Formal Hire Service 4 9 Moor Lane,


__ Clitheroe Telephone 0 2 0 0 22611


SHOES KNITWEAR CASjUALWEAR SUITS SHIRTSTIES Sneak theft


| A SNEAK thief went into Clitheroe Golf Club’s


. locker room, took a set of keys from a trouser pocket and then stole property worth £286 from the owner’s car in the car park. The thief took a light


Church, Hurst Green, on Sunday was one of thanks­ giving to God for the res­ toration of the lych-gate to its former position, follow­ ing its renovation. The Rev. J. Birbeck


The service at St John’s he thanked all who had


ing, to whom he presented a book in recognition of his valuable time and exper­


lped, led by Mr J. Cowl­


tise. The cost of the new tim­


bers was covered by a donation in memory of Miss B. Ainscow, who was organist at St John’s for many years. The last hymn was sung round the lych-gate.


j Party time A party for 45 handi­


| to each one. Party organiser Mrs


girls. RIBCHESTER Surprise gift


. It took Frank Livesey just five weeks to turn the


tables on Fr Sean Horgan in Ribchester’s version of “Surprise, Surprise,” and, apart from the weather, eveything ran to plan. It will be recalled that,


capped children took place at Hurst Green Memorial Hall on Sunday evening. The children enjoyed games, supper and a disco. A bag of sweets was given


I Laura Bailey thanked everyone for refreshments and help on the evening, including the boys and


opment manager and let­ tings manager of the North British Housing Association have briefed parish councillors at Rib- chester on the nomination arrangements for local people who could not oth­ erwise afford to stay in the village. A points system will be


IT was undoubtedly a “blooming good idea, but unfortunately the English weather did its best to wreak havoc when villagers in the Rimington area held a gar­


dens open day.


fine, sunny weather, the drizzle descended on Sunday. F ortunately, local


Following a week of


residents are a hardy breed and co n s tan t showers failed to deter many from following the open gardens trail and contributing £250 to Memorial Institute funds in the process. Nine gardens were


CARPETS


n i n M T F R O M T H E F A C T O R Y “rO R TH ^M


o n ly d o z en s o f RO LLS DRASTICALLY RED upEJg|g|


opened to the public on a trail which took visi tors from Back Lane, along Station Road to Holme End, Newby, Howgill and finally the top of Middop. It was quite a trek,


* Ov er 200 R o om -S iz ed | R o n E n d sm S t o e k ....


❖ lOOO’s S qY d s available:: o f f th e r o l l '


N o w l


used to decide on alloca­ tions and housing will be rented out at around £45 per week. Fifteen other councils in


the borough wish to send representatives if Rib-


chester Parish Council ini­ tiates a meeting with the Ribble Valley Council’s Planning Committee to discuss grants for planning permission. Sufficient Rochester


but a steady stream of cars and garden enthu­ siasts donned suitable footwear and dug out their umbrellas to enjoy a superb afternoon, g a in in g ideas and inspiration for their own gardens and hear­ ing of the pitfalls, as well as the pleasures of gardening in the coun­ tryside. One avid gar­ dener’s entire rose bed had been devastated by the local rabbit popula­ tion — just in time for the open afternoon! Home-made refresh­


►


> F r e e m e a su r in g and. n o -o b l ig a t io n quotes.,


to o rd e r S to c k c h a n g in g c o n s ta n t ly , ' '


See o u r im p re s s iv e ran g e o f q u a l i ty ■ carpets mott o f Which ore ' m an u fa c tu red he re i t t e li lh e ro e


> FR EE DELIVERY .EXPRR’TFITTING AVAILABLE


ments were available along the route and those who took part —


electors have made repre­ sentation to the borough


performance. The Institute Man


r e p e a t


Good qua l ity Wiltons m stock a from £ 10.99 sq yd . -


Patterned carpets from - £2.99 sa yd


3 , v « A l l q u a l i t ie s a v a i la b le ; ;; i i ' m


1 LEAFIELD WINDOWS U . 100 LOWERGATE, CLITHEROE


■ Telephone: 26010 a lter hours answerphone service available


' •• ■ ■ ■ -' .. (same number)


and those who were deterred by the weather — hope that there will b e a


council requesting an elec­ tion be held to fill the vacancy on the parish council. Nominations will, be requested shortly and the election is expected to be held in mid-August.


RIMINGTON


Brolly In spite of the rain dur­


ing Sunday’s open gardens trail around the Rimington area, someone left an umbrella behind. Will the owner please ring Clith­ eroe 445430.


Tasty A tasty lunch of turkey


and ham plait with sum­ mer vegetables, followed


agement Committee, which organised the event, thanked all those who opened their gar­ dens and all who helped


in any way. Pictured are some of


those who braved the rain admiring an excel­ lent border in one of the gardens.


FREEPABKlNQ,|OFEN:Mbp^'aj.^S°^Q6pn]gWedcloBed for re.*01: 8-


Abbey winners Winners of the Abbey I


Senior Citizens’ whist


drive in Whalley were: Ladies — Mrs B. Preston and Mrs B. Townsend. Gents — Mrs M. Naylor and Mrs D. Farnsworth. Domino winners were


by a choice of three tempt­ ing puddings, was on the menu for lunch at Riming­ ton Memorial Institute last' Wednesday, for members of the Rimington and Mid­ dop Luncheon Club. A f te r th e meal, a


| Church. Last Sunday, it was Fr Horgan’s turn for a similar surprise to mark the silver jubilee of his ordination. While the parish priest


at a surprise presentation, Mr Livesey was thanked by Fr Horgan for his 30 years as organist of St P e te r and Paul’s RC


domino se s s io n was enjoyed and there was a raffle. The annual outing takes place on July 28th. All those wishing to go should contact Mrs E. J a c k s o n (C l i th e ro e


445430). f


■ had been on holiday in his native Ireland, where he was ordained 25 years ago, parishioners organised a collection, which raised £1,020.On Sunday, rain ruled out the planned Mass in the graveyard, so after the


I morning service in church, in front of a packed con­ gregation, Fr Horgan was the delighted recipient of a cheque as “a reflection of the high esteem in which he is held by his parishio


ners.” He has been instrumen-


WOOL AND WOOL MIXTURE FABRICS


Mrs S. Wiggans and Mrs M. Parkinson.


Fellowship The next meeting of I


Calderstones Fellowship,


on July 29th, at 2 p.m. in Laneside School, will include a bring-and-buy


SaNames will be taken for the trip to Bowness and Morecambe, co s tin g |


£11.50. O continued on page 11


...... FROM OUR PATTERN ROOM-------- PRICES FROM £2.00 PER METRE - VAT a f


BANISTER BROS. & CO. LTD. BEE MILL, RIBCHESTER


THURSDAY 8th, FRIDAY^th, SATURDAY 10th JULY FROM


! noon, 12.45 p.m. - 4.00 p jn .,


M a y w e help you w ith your - M o b ility and D isa b ility needs


The demands a modem world places on people with disabilities, or the elderly infirm, are already well known to us at the


P A D D O C K M IL L C EN TR E


We have oyer 40 years experience dealing with disability and understand your problems.


At our large showroom, which has been specially adapted with ramps and At our large^ " X o m , and a large level car park at (he door,


we have a very extensive display of:-


• MOTORISED SCOOTERS & SHOPPERS • POWERED WHEEL CHAIRS • ADJUSTABLE BED & CHAIRS • WHEELCHAIRS


• WALKING FRAMES • BATHROOM & KITCHEN AIDS • STAIR LIFTS


Our staff .are here to help and offer a FREE ADVISORY SERVICE.


If you can’t get to our showroom, our Care Consultants will visit you.


Full repair and after sales service is available, together with special modifications to suit your needs.


1 blue double-breasted jacket, a brown leather fold-over- wallet, various credit cards, £40 cash and a Barclays Bank cheque


book.The the ft happened betweem 3 and 7 p.m. on Friday.


We are open Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. or weekends by appointments and offer "A Friendly Caring Service"


ground floor, at the touch of a button you can be safely in your bedroom or bathroom with a MinivatorStairLifL


t hybeww....... ............-


Paddock Mill Centre T e l : 0 2 5 4 2 3 3 4 2 6


’ M o s c o w . M i l l S t r e e t , O s w a l d tw i s t l e


Compact, portable and simplicity itself to operate. The BHC


STERLING, now available in a new stylish blue metallic.


MAIN AGENTS FOR


E3 jUMM1=I SWEDE elite 'Z ptirtrmTTiPO


SH O P R ID E R


CSflfl Bed W e w t n n OSRTERS


A a


*


% i L


~=r 5 v


MlCUIlltlT / 0SWALDTW1STLE


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