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Winners all Whist winners at Read
and Simonstone Club were: Ladies — Mrs G.. Law, Mrs Charnley. Gents — Mrs M. Dealing, Mr L. Grime. The special prize was won by Mrs M. Grime and MC for the evening was Mrs P. Larkin.
Nobby is guest Read Football Club is
celebrating a week of
prayer for Christian Unity in the United Reformed Church, East View, at 10- 45 a.m. All Ventures, Scouts, Guides and Cubs should attend in uniform, since this is the monthly parade service.
•GRINDLETON:
No objections At an extraordinary
having a sportsman’s evening at the Centre Spot, in Burnley, on February 4th, when the guest speaker will be Nobby Stiles. Details and tickets are available from any committee member.
Learn more
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meeting of Grindleton Par ish Council, an outline planning application for a farmworker’s dwelling on land at Scriddles Farm was discussed. No objections were
WADDINGTON
Cantata The congregation at
Mattins at St Helen’s
Church, Waddington, on Sunday, was treated to the cantata “A New Nowell,” by Michael Hurd, performed by the choir. Soloists were Hayley
President Mrs P. Rush worth extended greetings to all and thanked mem bers for helping to make the Christmas party a
great success. Mrs Rushworth told
Smithies, Sarah Baron and Jenny Czerwonka and it
raised by councillors or members of the public, providing materials used and the design are in keeping with the area and the building does not encroach on nearby Scrid
was narrated by the vicar, the Rev. Alan Bailey. Mr Donald Hartley was the organist and the choir was directed by Mrs Jean
Hartley.Three probationers, Anna Dugdale, Charlotte Metcalf and Andrew Hurst were admitted to the choir by the vicar. The Royal School of Church Music dark blue ribbon of senior singer was awarded to Claire Metcalf and Jon athan Blenkinship and the red ribbon of full chorister to Matthew Aspden, Tim Czerwonka and J onathan
lated by the vicar and received the applause of the congregation.
Lloyd.They were congratu
Feast of fun A feast of entertainment
was provided by the choir at its annual concert, held in St Helen’s Sunday School, Waddington. Vari ous solos were performed by juniors and seniors and the adults caused much amusementwith their con tributions, including an unexpected version of “Three little maids from
school.” The evening ended with
a cantata in popular style, “Captain Noah and his
floating zoo,” by Michael Flanders and Joseph Horovitz. Choir awards were pre
members that, regretta bly, she had received no further news from the par ish council about the site for the commemorative tree. The treasurer reminded members that subscriptions were due and members were aksed to bring knitted squares and jumpers for the Save the Children Fund to the next afternoon meeting on January 19th, at 36 East-
field Drive. Suggestions were
requested for entertain ment at the group meet ing. A volunteer is also needed to drive for meals- on-wheels every fourth Wednesday and anyone who can help should con tact Miss M. Bottomley. Members enjoyed a talk
RIMINGTON
Wildlife Rimington Wl’s speaker
Mr T. Robinson enthralled
his audience with superb colour slides of wildlife in many forms. He described the annual migration of fish around our shores and hail many stories to tell of birds and animals, in our locality and in many con trasting habitats through out the British Isles. He was thanked by Miss
anniversary and a coffee morning is being held in the Mayor’s Parlour later in the year.
Enthralled Chatburn playschool
children were enthralled
by a slide show and story about road safety by Mrs Strahan, of the Tufty Club.
Festive meal Members of Bolton-by-
M. Bairstow and judged the competition for a pic ture depicting a wildlife subject, choosing those of Mrs K. Briscoe, Mrs I-. Seed and Mrs A. Seed. WI area leader Miss
Rallying round Members of Sabden
Over 60s have joined other villagers in rallying round to offer their support to long-time member Miss Evelyn Prescott, whose Sabden home was des troyed by fire recently. Members, at their first
Bowland WI enjoyed their annual festive meal at the Duke of York Hotel, Grindleton, where it was reported that £333 was raised from their carol
by Mrs N. Kay on how she started writing poems while caring for her disa bled husband. They had amusing titles such as “A trip to the football match and “Receiving the free dom of a loo." Miss K. Hanson thanked her. Birthday greetings were
Bairstow is • hoping to organise a coach for the LFWI spring council meeting at Southport on February 23rd. Any mem bers wishing to go should contact her.
Toe-tappers A cheerful company of
about 80 people gathered
extended to Mrs J. Trip- pier and the raffle prize was won by Mrs J. Chew. A competition for the best robin Christmas card, judged by Mrs Kay, was won by Mrs R. Hindle, with Miss Bottomley
second. The next meeting will
be on February 2nd, when Miss Christine Bailey will speak about Guide Dogs, for the Blind. The compe tition will be for “My favourite piece of brass or copper” and there will be a waste paper collection.
sented by Miss C. Mover- ley as follows: Juniors — Victoria Stockton, Claire Metcalf, Jonathan Blen kinship. Seniors — Zoe Smithies, Tim Czerwonka, Matthew Aspden. Merit trophy — Laura
For toddlers West Bradford Mothers’
Whitwell. Attendance — Robert Lloyd. Progress — Karah Keough. Table-ten nis — Charlotte Leeming and Jonathan Lloyd. Book tokens were given
and Toddlers’ Group is now meeting at St Cath erine’s Sunday School every Wednesday morn ing. The group will meet between 10 and 11-30 a.m., under the supervi sion of Mrs J. Bristol.
Furry dilemma
to the treble choir staff: Hayley Smithies (assistant director), Sarah Baron (head girl), Jenny Czer wonka and Jonathan Lloyd (head choristers). Helpers with the choir ■obes were thanked for
dom by three West Brad ford ferrets left village tongues wagging, after the mischievous
The daring bid for free
chewed through the bars of their hut and ran amok on Hillside Drive and Eastfield Drive. The ferrets were found
creatures
their contribution and Miss Moverley and Mrs H. Tomlinson each received a plant. The Rev. Alan Bailey
'^They
for the annual Christmas dance at Rimmgton Memorial Institute on Fri-
enjoyed dancing to the toe-tapping rhythms of the Mark Kitto band. Supper was served and glasses of tangy fruit punch kept the dancers refreshed. The event, organised by
thoroughly
Abbey drive Winners at the Abbey
the Memorial Institute management committee, was voted a success in
every way. The monthly whist and
domino drive, which was also organised by the man agement committee, was well attended. MCs were Mr A. Stott for whist and Mrs F. Hodson for dominoes. A pie and peas supper
singing efforts. Twenty-four members
were welcomed to tbe get- together by president Mrs Pat Duckworth, who informed them that ^ the money will be divided between Crossroads and the Ribble Valley MS Sup
port Group. The next meeting, on
February 23rd, will fea ture a talk on the Ribble Valley Ambulance Service and a “Child’s amusing story competition.”
is S if iB iS S # f t d o s l
was a community which cared about itself,” it con cluded.
M1TTON
Dining out Members of Little Mit-
ton WI and their guests
meeting of the New Year, agreed to send a £100 donation from their funds to Miss Prescott, who is now living in a residential home in Great Harwood. Sabden parish council
met at the Duke of York Hotel, Grindleton, for their annual dinner. After the meal, entertainment was provided by “Phil and June,” a talented duo who performed songs and verse, much of it with a Lancashire connection. During the evening,
lors also expressed their shock and concern for Miss Prescott at last week’s monthly meeting and Coun. Michael Willis appealed for donations of clothing and any useful
items for her, since she lost everything in the fire a t her Padiham Road
home. Sabden Brownies have
Eve.
Back in action At the first social meet
senior citizens’ whist drive in Whalley on Saturday were: Ladies — Mrs I. Hibble, Mrs D. Farns worth. Gents — Mrs M. Cottam, Mrs E. White- head. Dominoes: Mrs D. Ambrose, Mrs R. Nutter.
Water music Whalley Methodist
was served and meat prizes were awarded _ to the following: Whist: Ladies — Mrs M. Mar shall, Mrs E. Sanderson, Mrs D. Knowles. Gents — Mr D. Pilkington, Mrs E. Ireland, Mrs M. Jackson. Dominoes: Mr H. Ains worth, Mr W. Wilson, Miss M. Bairstow. Raffle winners: Mrs M. Bairstow, Mrs M. Barker, Mrs A. Seed, Miss M. Berry.
What is it? What seems like proving
paid tribute to Mr Donald Hartley and Mrs Jean Hartley for all their hard work with the choir and Mrs A. Gregson presented a bouquet of flowers in appreciation of their dedi cation.
.WEST.BRADF0RD.-
Poems amuse The first meeting of the
new year for West Brad ford WI was attended by 22 members and friends.
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Quiz night The first meeting of the
year for Downham and Twiston Gardening Club took place last Thursday in the form of a quiz night, with questions ranging from house plants to lawn fertiliser. It was won by Mrs Freda Whipp. Tea and scones were
roaming on Friday morn ing and were taken to the village post office, whose owners, Bill and Marilyn Woods, also keep ferrets. Mrs Woods said: “The
an intriguing evening’s entertainment is due to take place at Rimington Memorial Institute on Jan
villagers know we keep ferrets, so they brought them to us. We just put them in with ours and they got along fine. They were obviously family pets, being so friendly to humans and our dog.” The ferrets’ owners
uary
29th.Organised by Mr B. Stott and loosely based on the TV programme “Call My Bluff,” the participants will pit their wits to try to discover just what is that “Thing o’ Purpose!” Admission,
refreshments, is £2. including
Rare ceremony On Tuesday, an ancient
and rarely seen ceremony
were eventually tracked down and their daring pets duly
RIBCHESTER
Beacon lit A few of the 60 or so
people who gathered in St Wilfrid’s Church grave yard, Ribchester, on New Year’s Eve could be for given for puzzling what to sing, as the old year drew to an end and the new year began — “Auld Lang Syne” or “Happy birthday, St Wilfrid!” The church, first men
exhausted after a very exciting day!
returned —
will take place at St Mary’s Church, Gisburn, when the Bishop of Brad ford, the Rt Rev. David Smith, consecrates the new burial ground on Hel-
lifield Road. The service will begin at
12-30 p.m. and all those interested are warmly invited to attend.
Church Men’s Fellowship was entertained by Mr Osborne Fogg to a recorded concert of water music, one of the out standing items being “Fin- gal’s Cave.” The chairman was Mr Brian Slow.
SIMONSTONE
Trumps The next whist drive
group.
Growing fruit Simonstone Garden
Club meets on January
28th, at 7-30 p.m. in the Old School, when Mr Ben Andrews will talk about fruit growing. New mem bers will be most wel come.
GISBURN. Patchwork art
and quilting was the sub ject of a talk given to Gis burn WI by “friendly face and talented local person” Mrs Jane Baron. Mrs Baron offered the
The art of patchwork
will be held in Simonstone Old School on Tuesday, at 7-30 p.m., organised by Mrs S. Sharpies and her
ing of the New Year for Sabden Over 60s, domino winners were Mrs Phyllis Whittaker and Mrs Ivy Cottam. Whist: Ladies — Mrs Gladys Walmsley. Gents — Mr Fred Cottam. Raffle: Mrs Chris Sefton. Thursday’s domino win
also rallied round to help and a collection at the White Hart pub raised over £150 on New Year’s
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regarding crown green bowling, aqua aerobics for everyone, choral arts, the operatic visit, birthday party celebrations and the Travel Show at G-Mex.
were good, with the bowl ing green and play area excellent and receiving a certificate of special com mendation. In the section for churchyards and places of worship, the Methodist Church was given special mention and classed as “excellent,” while the other churches were “very good.” The entrance to St Mary’s RC Church needs attention, however. Private property was
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L o v e d t h e o u t d o o r l i f e
A LIFELONG Ribble Valley resident who loved the outdoor life lias died, aged 73, at Roefield Nurs-
and Mrs Ruth Hudson was the pianist.
mulled wine was taken in the porch and then the Rev. Andrew Hindley said a prayer of dedication from the church tower, before being joined by Mr Tom Dugdale and Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans for the lighting of the bea-
, The parishioners of St I Wilfrid’s Church have not seen the last of the blazing
on.
I beacon on the church I tower, for it will be^ lit I again on special occasions during the year of celebra-
the meeting
Appreciated A pleasant afternoon’s
was born in Grindleton. One of six children, he spent the early years of his working life m the vil lage, where he met his wife, Dorothy, at the old
Mr Dennis Smalley, of Highfield Road, Clitheroe, felt works.
conversation and domino playing was enjoyed by members of the Ribbles- dale Club at Chatburn. Tea hostesses were Mrs E. Campbell and Mrs M. Ridgway. Birthday greetings were
eroe Parish Church, later lived in Clitheroe, Bashall Eaves and Rimington.
The couple, who were married in 1942 at Llitn- omoirn„
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returned to Grindleton with his wife and they lived on a smallholding at Broad Fold Farm for 28 years. During that time, Mr Smalley worked foi 22 yeais
After working on farms ill the area, Mi Smalley
for the Milk Marketing Board in Clitheroe. Shortly after Mr Smalley retired, nine years ago,
sung for Mrs F. Tomlinson and the members sent many thanks to the “Cor ner Shop” Toll Bar for much appreciated help during the Christmas period. The postponed domino drive will be held today, starting at 2-15 p.m. prompt.
Valentine dance Final arrangements
have been made for a St Valentine’s Day dance to raise money for the 40th anniversary of Chatburn
the couple moved to theii home in Highfield Road. Mr Smalley, who enjoyed the company of his torn
S a b d e n r o u t e f o r r a m b l e
HAZY sunshine on a cold winter’s morning was the order of the day for 21 Clitheroe ramblers, on a Sabden walk led by Mr Eddie Ross. The group set off in a' north-easterly direction,
Playing Fields. The dance is to be held
served after the quiz. Draw winners were Mis Carol Ashworth, Mrs Whipp and Mr Shaun Roney. The date for the next meeting has to be arranged and will be announced later.
in the school hall and will feature music from the band The Clev eland Sound. There will be a bar and the playing fields queen will award spot prizes and draw the win ning tickets in the raffle. Tickets will be available
from Mortimer Gorse and Ross and from committee members, price £5.
towels and liens are also I available to mark the 40th!
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passing through Dean Farm, Back-o-the-Hill, Rigg of England, Higher Spar and Higher Grey Stones. After lunch, they fol
Sabden Fold and from, there followed the track to Lower Lane Farm, Stain- scomb. The final leg took them to Ratten Clough, New York and Sabden.
ing is on Sunday, at 9-30- a.m., when members are
The group’s next meet
lowed a south-westerly route to Spar Brook Mill, Moss End, Bull Hole and
THE Gawtliorpe embroi dery eolleetion will be the subject of a talk to mem bers of tbe Ribble Valley Branch of the Embroi derers’ Guild at its meet ing tomorrow.
invited to meet at Water loo car park for a walk along the Pendle Way. Further details of this and other group activities are available by ringing 0254
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grandchildren, is survived by his wife and two sons, Michael, of Waddington, and David, of Silsden.
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