Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Ju n e 17th, 1993 5 Clitheroe 2232U (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley k22331 (Classified) B l a c k a n J W h i t e % A lew s from the Villages


Cambridge visit Members of Little Mitton


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WI are looking forward to an outing to C am b r id g e in August, to v is it th e area where the institute’s presi­ dent, Mrs D. Baishaw, and her family lived, p rior to returning to Lancashire. At a recent meeting, mem­


bers were told that confirma­ tion had been received from Elsworth and Knapwell WI that bed and breakfast accom­ modation was being offered by their members. It was reported that Mrs J.


the AGM took place. Officers re-elected were Mrs C. Thist- lethwaite (enrolling member), Mrs C. Knowles (secretary) and Mrs H. Waddington (trea­ surer). The new session will begin on September 14th.


Following a buffet supper,


Tour of hall Thirty-two members of Bol-


Brain-testing Storm clouds rolled away to


provide a pleasant evening for a car treasure hunt, organised by Mr and Mrs Don Nichol­ son, in aid of Gisbum Parish Church. Over 50 people set out on a


land Gardening Club enjoyed an evening trip to Levens Hall, Cumbria. They had a tour of the house, hearing its history, followed by a walk round the gardens, which they all found fascinating. A f te rw a rd s , members


Dave)' had gathered statio­ nery items from members and sent them to the collection point for Slovenia. An in v ita t io n has been


. enjoyed. The Rogan family, of Wijjg-


brain-testing tour round the leafy lanes of Bowland, arriv­ ing back in Gisburn at the White Bull Hotel, where a supper of home-made meat pie, p eas and chips was


received from Sabden WI for members to attend a tribute in flowers on August 19th and their birthday meeting in Sep­ tember. Members were told that


lesworth, were declared win­ ners, with Mr Brian Stott and friends, of Rimington, run­


ners-up. Over £110 was raised for


Mrs F. Grime had offered her services as co-ordinator for the handicraft co-operative entry in the area show, to be held in August, and anyone should contact her if they were able to assist in the oiect.


church funds. Prizewinners in the draw were Mrs J. Gar­ diner, Mrs E. Jackson, Mr A. Howard, Mrs A. Hodson, Mr S. D. Nicholson, Mrs M. Fox and Miss S. L. Nicholson. Mr Stott thanked Mr and


by all.


proj eel. Schedules for the show are


to be returned a t the July meeting and members were urged to attend a coffee morn­ ing to be held on July 17th, in the Mayor’s Parlour, to raise funds. Mrs M. Dust’s name was


H U R S T G R E E N


Enjoyable Members of Hurst Green’s


drawn for the bursary to help towards expenses of attending a course at the WI Denman College or Alston Hall. Summer specials was the


choice, is yo u rs .


Incotour is just that. A Btaulifutrangc of UTVC entrance doors tuna aoa>ta£U injjtorious


enjoyed supper at The Snooty Fox, Kirkby Lonsdale. At the next meeting, to be


held in the village hall at 7-30 p.m. on August 11th, the speaker will Be Mr I). Sum- merheys, whose topic will be “Messing about in the back garden.”


RIMINGTON


14 tables There were 14 tables in


Mrs Nicholson for arranging the event, which was enjoyed


play, on Saturday evening, at the monthly whist and domino drive organised by Rimington Memorial Institute manage­ ment committee. MCs were Mr D. Seed and


ners.


Phillip, Mrs R. Woolerton, Mrs F. Ingleby. Gents — Mr S. Hogg, Sir W. Ireland, Mr


Whist: Ladies — Mrs A. „ ,


Over 60s’ Club enjoyed a whist and domino drive at


their meeting. Although there was a low


title of the cookery demon­ stration given by Mrs I. Greg- son. Members were able to taste cucumber and oregano soup, tuna souffle flan, straw­ b e r ry foam and So p h ia bombe. before taking away the recipes to try out on their


families and friends. M r s H e le n Ta y lo r


expressed th an k s to Mrs Gregson. Hostesses were Mrs Geldard and Mrs Piercy and the competition for a picnic menu was won by Mrs D. Ormerod.


GISBURN


Open to all Tomorrow sees Gisburn


Playgroup’s summer open morning, starting at 9-30 a.m. The event, a t the Festival Hall, is part of the Playschoo Association’s Play Week and will include classes in cralt and music and movement. Everyone is welcome.


AGM. A v isit to Wendy’s “Memory Lan e ” museum


h e i r summer outing and


e rs ’ Union members made t Whalley Abbey the venue for


Nostalgic A party-of Gisburn Moth­


within the Abbey grounds tran sp o r ted them oack to childhood days, with many nostalgic recollections and memories s t i r re d by th e amazing collection of bygones


on display.


attendance due to holidays and absence through illness, those who did attend had an enjoyable time. Best wishes were sent to those who were


^Winners of the whist drive were: Ladies — Mrs Jessie Atkinson, Mrs Beryl Atkin­ son. Gents — Mrs Dons Knowles, Mrs Helen Hartley. Winners of the dominoes, were: Mr Adrian Holden, Mr'


Bill Bailey, Mrs Flo Green- halgh and Mr Fred Brown. R a f f l e : Mr s H e l e n Humphries and Mrs Doris


Knowles. Members of the group were


22nd. WADDINGTQN


WI had brilliant sunshine for their mystery outing. They admired the scenery as they


Mystery Members of Waddington


gassed through Mitton and [urst Green to the final desti­


stration. members were able to purchase plants from the extensive range and enjoy


den Centre-. After a barbecue demon­


supper. A reminder was given of


the WI Show. nation of Barton Grange Gar­


reminded that £4 per head for the trip to Dumfries and the Scottish Borders will be col­ lected at the meeting on June


S Clark.Dominoes: Mrs M. Oddie,


Mr H. Jackson. Raffle: Mrs S. Graveston,


Sharp. r i b c h e s j e r


Round trip In glorious weather, Skil-


Mrs N. Fox, Mrs F. Lofth- ouse, Mr A. Eccles, Mrs V.


Horse riding Read Scout troop# is still in


WADDINGTON c h i ld r e n tu r n e d o u t in fo rc e to th e a n n u a l sp o r ts d a y a t th e T w i t te r L a n e p la y in g f ie ld s . A p a r t f rom th e s p o r t in g a c t iv i t ie s , th e y o u n g s te r s


. rs i 11 W in n e r s o f th e s p o r t in g t r o p h ie s w e r e . B o y s


sh ie ld : S e n io r — R o g e r H u r s t . J u n io r — B e n P a r ­ so n s . G i r ls ’ cu p : S e n io r — J a n e P h i l l ip . J u n io r —


Mr A. Eccles. Supper was served and Mrs D. Eccles presented prizes to the win­


the sun, to make Ribchesters 33rd field day on Saturday a success. Car owners are reminded that their vehicles must be removed from the streets by noon on Saturday.


All that is needed now is G R I N D L E T O N


No objection Members of Grindleton Par­


Copeland. need of some help with leader-


At the extraordinary parish council>uncil meeting caned t 1o uis-


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Walkers Adventure Tours; or Rochester, had an enjoyable day on Sunday and. only got lost once, when leaving alaul-


s hi p, b u t i s ma n a g i n g nevertheless to carry out a full range of activities. Last week the troop tried a new experience for most —- horse riding — and, apart from a few sore behinds, thoroughly enjoyed the night. In August, the Scouts are


burn on the wrong road. The walk was a round trip


from Slaidburn to Newton, via Mytton Farm and Eller- beck Hall, and along the Hol ­ der from Newton to Slaid­


is endless.


burn, via Dunnow Hall. An interesting hour spent


day.


Sneak thief On Sunday, while shop


a s s is ta n ts Eve Adair SIIUJJ in IVIUWIWVV.


Anne Ayrton were busy serv­ ing customers


and


shop in Ribchester, a youth of about 16 was seen to leave a


in the Spar - O----


private area at the rear of the shop and enter Church Street. The ladies went to investigate and found that their purses


had been emptied. ----------w


a coffee morning in th e Mayor's Parlour on July 17th, from 10 a.m. to noon, in aid of


Bunting blowing party. Anyone interested m join­ . .


ing Scouts or requiring more information on leadership can


at Slaidburn Steam Rally and an ice-cream on the village green rounded off an excellent


contact Clive Bennett (Padi- ham 775395).


Hold on Owing to the local holiday,


revenue up. CHATBURN _ happy a f te rn o o n p lay in g dale Club, Chatburn, spent a


Happy time All members of the Ribbles-


bunting is blowing in the wind hostesses were Mrs E. Camp- and housewives are busy bak- bell and Mrs M. Ridgway. ing for the refreshment tent Today there will be a bingo and Sunday’s village te a session starting at 2-15 p.m.


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The bands are booked, the dominoes and chatting. Tea there will be no waste paper 0 di


cuss the application concern / " “ n e h ls b y tL R e v . t s s a a & ' u


untidy a re a s of Rod Hill Farm. Mr Copeland agreed to


was made. At the council’s request,


going for a week to the top- notch Scout camp in Kent, where the range of activities


rectify this if a formal request


gardener Paul Shackleton explained the cost of land­ scaping an area at the cor­ ner of Whitehall Lane, which has been levelled and edged with stone setts and paving flags to enable a seat, donated by a pas t re siden t, to be placed there. He was congra­ tulated on having created an


at 2 p.in. and afternoon teas will be served from 4 p.m. in


Children’s sports will begin .


dress will be “House and Gar­ den” and the committee is


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asset to the village. Lancashire County Council


collections at Read in July* but villagers are asked to hold on to th e i r pap e rs until August, in order to keep the


highway authority is to inves­ tigate a le t te r sent by Mr Altham expressing his con­ cern that a cobbled area out­ side Scott Barn was encroach­ ing on Back Lane, although some councillors felt nothing should be done.


attending a meeting between parish councils and the Ribble Valley Council Planning and Development Committee to clarify the position on plan­ ning applications. 11IOJU1 IKjr wvw


Interest was expressed in .


Iors agreed that “local council administration” books, pur­ chased in error, should be returned to the bookshop if p o s s ib le , as th e council already has copies. A further public meeting to


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postcards. Everyone enjoyed a glass of


wine to celebrate the birthday of president Mrs Dorothy Hollin and silver wedding anniversary and other birth­ day wishes were given to Mrs M. Harrower and Mrs C.


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O’Donnell. Due to the disappointment


of members over the post­ ponement of a trip to Spout Farm Nurseries, an extra m y s te ry t r i p h a s b e en arranged for July 29th. Those giving in their name to go can


discuss Castle Cement’s pro­ posed application to reopen


oellman Quarry has been arranged for June 22nd, at 7- 30 p.m., in the Methodist Schoolroom. Mr P e te r del Strother, works manager at Castle Cement, will answer questions.


that the meeting is for all vil- . . . ------ -- - - lgers to attend, regardless of everyone is welcome


Residents are reminded ,


against the planning applica tion


Performers


i Sunday School scholars par­ ticipated in both anniversary services at Grindleton Meth­ o d ist Church, which was


I beautifully decorated with | wild flowers, enhanced by


i e n ts , g r a n d p a r e n ts and I f riends a tten ded and the theme of the Sunday morning service was “Jesus is the best friend.”


garden flowers. Large congregations of par-


[ about the life express” and “If l we love Him’f and Jumes Smith read “Thank you for my


conducted the worship and the young people performed various items. Tanya Parker played the flute and Richard and C h r is to p h e r Holden played piano solos. Chris­ topher Holden and Gavin Waring read the poems “All


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family.”Tiny tot Thomas Holden sang a solo at both services entitled “Only a boy called David.” Several scholars per­ formed a sketch, “Lost and found,” and sang the theme


tune. E’ Tanya and Rachel Parker , „ ,


’ recorders and Louise sang a solo, “The best


book to read is the Bible. She also read a poem. All the young people sang “The road


is rough and steep.” Preacher at the afternoon


service was Mr Neil Turpin, who took as his theme “Small is beautiful.” The young peo­ ple continued this with poems by Louise Bolton and Richard and C h r is to p h e r Holden. Louise also sang a solo and 2d the recorder. Richard Christopher also played a solos and all the schol-


w h e th e r th ey a re for or . __ WHALLEY,


Tootle out Whist winners at the Abbey


senior citizens’ drive, in Whal­ ley were: Ladies — Mrs B.


Preston, Mrs B. Townsend. Gents — Mr N. Walmsley,


Mrs M. Naylor. Dominoes: Mrs E. Thomas-


son, Mrs S. Carlyon. On Wednesday afternoon, a


party of members travelled by coach through the Trough of Bowland to Lancaster. Tea was taken at Tootle Hall.


DOWNHAM


Topiary fame Twenty-four members and


f r ien d s of Downham and Twiston Garden Club enjoyed an evening tr ip to Levens Hall, where they were shown round the house and gardens, famous for their topiary lied-


gework. Afterwards they returned


to Kirkby Lonsdale for supper


at the “Snooty Fox.” Raffle winners were: Mrs C. Ash­ worth, Mrs E. Wilson, Mrs A. Roney, Lady Clitheroe and Mrs R. Lord.


PENDLETON


Lunch date All Saints’ Church, Pendle .


ied the young people on the piano and Mr S. Green was organist. Collections were taken up by Rachel Parker and Gavin Waring in the morning and by Louise Bolton and Richard Holden during the afternoon.


_ jang*“Praise Him.” Mr Harry Fern accompan­


I Garden greenery Grindleton WI members


I of her recent trip to the AGM in London.


were given a lively account by delegate Mrs Margaret Miller


1 President Mrs Ruth Cann introduced guest speaker Mr P e te r F o le y ,, of Holden Clough Nursery, who brought | a selection of plants for the


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small garden and made special reference to foliage, shape and f r a g r a n c e . He was th an k ed by Mrs Valerie:


Heritage Over 30 members of Simon-


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