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Clitheme Adver■User & Times, November 18th, 1993 5 C.lHheroe 22324 (E d i to r ia l) , 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 1,22331 (Classified) r News from the Villages


Goblets awarded At the annual meeting


moments, he instructed members how to make rib­ bon bows, cover rings and to decorate all manner of household objects. The vote of thanks was


of Dunsop Bridge WI, the Mrs Popplewell Memorial Goblet was won by Mrs K. Bond for most points in competitions and the Mrs D o w 1 e G o b le t was awarded to Mrs K. Met­ calfe for most points gained at the Hodder Val­ ley Show by a WI mem­


ber.Birthday greetings went to Mrs S. Mason, Mrs E. Waterworth, Mrs M. Wood, Mrs R. Parkinson, Mrs M. Porter and Mrs B. Clarkson, the la t te r receiving flowers from the president. Mrs M. Beattie gave the


WEST BRADFORD Families theme


given by Mrs Joan Pem­ berton and endorsed by .Mrs Ruth Pearson.


: BOLTON-BY-BOWLAND


Party time Members of Bolton-bv-


Hour held their meeting at West Bradford Methodist Church, with the Rev. Brenda Leigh speaking in place of the Rev. Michael Fielding, who was unable


Members of the Bright


financial statement and Mrs Porter reported on activities during 1993. Mrs J. Wood thanked all who had helped her as presi­ dent and Mrs Mason voiced appreciation on behalf of members. Slaid- burn WI members Mrs J. Duck, who acted as teller, and Mrs Mary Parker were guests. Mrs Wood was r e ­


Bowland WI held their annual party for senior citizens. President Mrs Pat Duckworth welcomed everyone to the well at ten d ed ev en t. Mrs Agnes Yorke cut the cake, which was baked and iced by Mrs Iris Gregson. A short game of whist and dominoes was played. Whist winners were:


to attend.Next veal- the National Children’s Home will cele­ brate its 125th anniver­ sary, so the chosen theme for the afternoon was “Families" — the changing role of family life and


stow and beautifully iced by Mrs C h r i s t in e


Knowles. The Brennan Cup for


iLund were tellers for the ballots. In addition to Mrs Gardiner, other officers are: Mrs Edna Jackson (secretary), Mrs Ethel Hartley (treasurer), Mrs


most points gained in monthly competitions was won by Mrs Alice Seed. Mr A. Stott and Mr N.


Hague report


J. Sherras and Mrs C. Thistlethwaite (vice-presi­


hopes for the future. Mrs Leigh stressed the


dents).At the next meeting members should bring a small wrapped present costing approximately £1. There will also be a waste paper collection.


importance of the Church in bringing up children anu


Mrs E. Sanderson, Mrs R. Stevenson, Mrs M. Cowk-


ing and Airs T. Taylor. Domino winners were


Mr F. Dinsdale, Mr F. Pickles, Mrs Johnson and


Mr G. Gillows. Entertainment was pro­


elected president. Other officers elected were Mrs B. Clarkson (treasurer), Mrs I. Barker (secretary), Mrs M. Pinder and Mrs F. Nelson (vice presidents), Mrs S. Mason (p ro ­ gramme), Miss M. Wors- wick (friendship secre­ tary), Mrs A. Marsden (competitions), Mrs M. Pye (press) and Mr J. Bleazard (auditor). Elected to the commit­


tee were Mrs M. Porter, Mrs E. Waddington and


Mrs J. Wells. Christmas gifts were


received from members to be sent to Fell View Home, Longridge. There


the fact that the Church was always available for help and guidance. Mem­ bers expressed apprecia­


tion for her talk. Mrs M. Sloath. who was


the pianist and supplied refreshments, was pre­


coming birthday. Arrangements were


vided by Mr and Mrs S. Garnett, from Rathmell. Mr Garnett played many old time tunes and his wife sang. They also played r e <| u e s t s from t h e audience. Mrs Duckworth thanked them on behalf of the guests. Mr Bill Cross­ lev thanked the WI for the good meal the committee provided.


Herbs Holland Gardening Club


enjoyed a talk by the Rev. Trimbrill, from Whit- tingham, on “Herbs and the history of medicine. Chairman. Mr Ian Mason welcomed him and he was la te r thanked by Mrs


was a thank you from Mrs A. Marsden for good wishes on her recent ruby


wedding. The president will lay


the poppy wreath at the cenotaph on Remem­


the WI. Mrs J. Carr gave an


brance Sunday on behalf of


amusing report on the autumn council meeting


and was thanked by Mrs


Wood. A supper of hot pot and


apple pie and cream was supplied by members of the old committee. The evening ended with slides from members, shown by Mrs Mason and Mrs Rush-


ton.The. December meeting has a musical theme, with


classical TV themes played by Mrs Reidy Nuttall and a competition for a record sleeve. The new commit­ tee will be hostesses.


Floral art On Tuesday there will


funds.


be a flower arrangement demonstration at Dunsop Bridge, with all proceeds going to the parish church


sented with a card and plant to mark her forth­


made for the Christmas


party, which will be held in the chapel on December 8th, at 2-15 p.m. Invita-


tions were sent to the WI and mothers from the local mother and toddler group.


Invited out Thirty-five members of


West Bradford Leisure Club attended last Thurs­ day’s lunch, prepared and served bv Mrs E. Aspin’s team. Thanks to the team for providing an excellent meal were expresssed by


Mr H. Kay. Canon Hudson asked


Maureen Bowe. A short business meet­


members to stand in memory of Airs Bristol, a respected member who


ing followed when the Christmas party, which is taking place on December 8th in the village hall, was discussed.


Remembered The Armistice Sunday


service at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Bolton-by- Bowland, was conducted bv the Rev. W. D. Mewis. The wreaths at the ceno­ taph were laid by Mr and Mrs Eric Walmsley. The last post was played by bugler Paul Beverley.


iiuiz in the Coach and Horses. There were la teams taking part and Mrs Denise Park was the quiz master.Team winners were: The Wicked Willies, The Sawley Simpletons and the


by-Bowland School held a


Quiz Friends of the Bolton-


Homage The Chatburn branch of


the Royal British Legion attended the annual Remembrance Day service


on Sunday morning at Rimington Memorial Insti­ tute. Before the start, members paraded their standard along Stopper Lane to the institute. Pastor J. Jones, minis­


of Little Milton WI, presi­ dent Airs Doreen Balshaw welcomed two new mem­ bers together with guest speaker Airs Joan Fenlon and tellers from Billington and Langho WI, Airs Pad­ gett and Mrs Hargreaves. Airs Fenlon, a member


At the annual meeting dents.


WI limerick was won by Betty Walker and mem­ bers enjoyed a supper of


The competition for a .


meat pie and peas. The next meeting is the


C h r is tm a s p a r ty on December 1 s t , with Christmas shopping on November 30th.


Led by band Members of the Hodder


of Wiswell WI and former chairman of the Lanca­ shire Federation, gave an account of her visit, as a representativ* "t the* to the Associated Country Women of the World Con­ ference, in The Hague. This is the only interna­ tional association run by women for women. It was formed (>l years ago with 18 member countries and meets every three years. Next year it will be in New Zealand. The opening ceremony


ter of Salem Chapel, Mar­ tin Top, led the packed congregation in a solemn act of homage. Lessons were read by Airs E. Jack- son (WI) and All* J. Knapp


Valley branch of the Royal British Legion attended the Remembrance service


address entitled: “Scotland — a musical tour,” during which he talked about his visits to many places of note and played tapes of music. The chairman was Air Alan Bowles.


READ


Mince pies Read Show Society will


at St Andrew’s Church. Slaidlnirn. It was con­ ducted bv the Rev. Mark Russell-Smith and accom­ panied by Slaidburn Silver


given by Gemma '1 aylor and Air j . Kenyon. Following the service, the congregation, led by


Band.The 1st S laid b u rn Brownies paraded their flag and readings .were


the band, paraded to the memorial for the laying ol wreaths.


was attended by Queen Beatrix, of the Nether­ lands, and there was a parade of Hags carried by children from the British School and greetings and good wishes from heads of state, including Queen


(Alen’s Club). Following the two


minutes’ silence, poppy wreaths were placed on the memorial plaques by All* Richard Sherras, for the village, and Air Colin Wiseman, for the Royal British Legion. Branch chairman Air .1. W. Wilson read the roll of honour and recited Binyon’s lines to


died recently. Mr Kay welcomed new member Airs Broughton and birth­ day greetings were sung for Airs AI. Sleuth, led by Airs AIackenzie at the piano.Arrangements were made for the Christmas lunch at the Coach and Horses Hotel, Bolton-by- Bowland, on December Kith, with the reminder that names had to be sub­ mitted to Airs J. Robinson as soon as possible. An invitation has been


Jones asked the question: “Is the peace won?” He said that true peace is found in the hearts and minds of men through the grace of Christ the


the fallen. In his address. Pastor


saviour. Airs Ethel Hartley


accompanied the hymns on the electronic organ and a collection for the Earl Haig Fund was taken up by Brownies Eleanor West


and Sarah Aloorhouse. _ Following the service,


guests mingled with the villagers for a welcome cup of tea.


Tiddly Tadlers. The raffle winners were


Mrs C. Riley, Mrs J. Lil- tmrn, Mrs G. Waddmgton, All* C. Ferguson, Mr Whi- twell and Mr R. Hartley. Airs Park th an k ed


received from Bowland High School, Grindleton, for members to attend a C h r is tm a s p a r ty on December 8th. Names should be given to Airs Aspin. Other invitations have also come from the village mother and toddler group to join them at their party on December 15th in St Catherine’s Schoolroom and from members of the village playing field man­ agement committee, who will hold an evening at the Three Rivers Social Club, also on December 15th. Proceeds of the bring-


Couch and Horses’ propri- etor Mr Nigel Duffin. The proceeds will go towards school funds.


Jovial The speakers’ secretary


Panto trip An interesting and


of Clayton- le-Dale WI, Airs Ellen Sumner, has decided to retire after several years and capped her achievements by book­ ing Mr Graham Iddon as the last speaker of the


year.To those members who had met Mr Iddon before,


he was his usual exuberant self and kept his audience laughing most of the time. In his more se r io u s


informative talk by Mrs


Annual drive The annual whist and


domino drive organised by Committee


Clicking away Slaidburn 1st Brownies


delegate was missing, but a member from Estonia gave encouraging news of two markets, similar to WI markets, set up with help from the National Federation. Thanks were expressed


Elizabeth II. Sadlv. the Yugoslavian


posy. In her address


held a Hallowe’en party at their meeting in the school hall, when they wore iancy d res s and enjoyed a Jacob’s join supper. They have been partici­


be holding its annual autumn event on Tuesday. It will include a demon­ stration of floral art, plus bring-and-buy and pro­ duce stalls, and will be held in Read Constitu­ tional Club at 7-30 p.m. Tea or coffee and mince


pies will be 50p and there will be a prize raffle.


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pating in a sponsored km- tatlion for a national char­ ity during the past lew weeks, involving knitting squares for blankets. The* total raised to date is more than £110.


by Airs Balshaw, who pre­ sented Airs Fenlon with a


......_......... .. Mrs Bal­


shaw expressed thanks for the support of the commit­ tee and thanked Airs Madeline Chadwick for volunteering to be press


Playgroup teas Alembers of Slaidburn


and District Playgroup recently provided tea in the village hall for local


children. The rector, the Rev.


correspondent. Treasurer Airs Edna


Clarkson gave a satisfac­ tory financial statement and thanked Airs Greta Pearson for her help and


assistance. Officials and committee


Alark Russell-Smith, and Air Alan Scott lit a bonfire and organised a firework display.The next playgroup event will be the annual 50p evening — now £1 — starting at (5 p.m. in the courtroom of the Hark to Bounty Inn on Monday.


were all re-elected: Airs Balshaw (president), Mrs Marion Dust (secretary), Airs Clarkson (treasurer), Airs Sheila Bowles and Airs Olwyn Laycock (vice- presidents). The competition cup,


Rimington and Middop Sports


Bar awards Chocolate bars were the


quiz.


awarded to the member with most points gained during the year, was pre­ sented to Mrs Bowles. Members were informed


attracted a large crowd to Rimington Alemorial Insti­ tute on Saturday. A potato pie supper was


served and Airs B. Down­ ing presented prizes to the winners of the children s domino competition, who were Julie Hacking, Joanne Hacking, Ruth Coulston and Sarah Aloor­


and-buy stall are to go towards the Leisure Club’s Christmas lunch and raffle and bingo prizes will be much appreciated. Raffle winners were


house.Winners of the raffle were Aliss AI. Jackson, Airs Brown, Airs J. Riley, Airs AI. Bairstow, Airs Waddington, Mr G.


AI l* s A s p i n , M r s Broughton, All* H. Trip- pier, Airs Sleuth, Aliss Pye, Airs Alackenzie, Airs


Mary Speak was the order of the day for Bolton-by- Bowland Young Farmers. She was thanked by Mr James Booth. The group’s next event


include a talk on the Lon (ion Alarathon by Janet Wallbank.


of day courses to improve embroidery techniques and a new craft, featuring cards made from parch­ ment, which will take place next year. An invi­ tation was read from Simonstone with Read WI to attend “Prelude to Christmas” at St John’s Church, Read, on December 20th. After a hot-pot and mince pie supper provided


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. Rimington WI members were pleased to welcome back Mrs Vivienne Gar­ diner to a second year of office as president at the annual meeting. She thanked everyone for their loyalty and support dur­ ing a busy and successful


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A review of activities and achievements was


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RIMINGTON


by the committee, a word q’liiz was won by Airs Freda Grime. A competi­ tion for mince tarts was won bv Airs Dust and Aliss Alary' Hudson and gifts were presented to the tell­


Airs AI. Jackson, Mr J. Hartley. Dominoes: All's B. Conehie, Air J. Oddie,


Miss Al. Berry. During the evening, a


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Re-elected At Slaidburn Village-


Hall Committee’s AGM,


surer. Committee membei


Mr William Brown and Mrs Myra Briggs were re­ elected' chairman and trea­


Out in force Waddington villagers


turned out in force for a Remembrance Day service


at St Helen’s Church. Members of the village’s


Royal British Legion, par­ ish council and other organisations marched to the church, where they were greeted by the Rev. Alan Bailey. Lessons were read by Waddington RBL president Mr James Par­ kinson and vice-president Mr Harry Kay. Mr Par­ kinson also read the trib­


ute.The sermon was given


by the Rev. Brenda Leigh, of Waddington Methodist Church,after which wreaths were laid at the village’s memorial. Last Post and Reveille were sounded by Mr R. James and the parade marshall was Mr Parkinson.


I Chester on Tuesday and names can be given to Mrs B. Spencer, who is consid­ ering organising a trip to “Phantom of the Opera” at


Manchester. LFWI vice-chairman


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and Denman College r e p r e s e n ta t iv e Mrs Audrey Weatherill gave an informative and enter­ taining talk with slides on the history, aims and pur­ pose of the college. She


[the cutting by Mrs Gar- | diner of a birthday cake, I baked by Miss Mary Bair-


are: Mrs J . McIntyre (secretary), Mr J. Whi- twell, Mr A. Rigby, Mrs G. Btiines, Mrs B. Maher, Mrs D. Pearson, Mrs B Walker. Mrs M. Bolton Mrs G. Raw and Mrs U.j


Bainbridge. The Christmas whist


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Winter colour Members of Slaidburn


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shrubs.”He had many unusual ideas for providing garden colour during autumn, winter and spring, using shrubs that flower, fruit and provide colour con­ tra s t . Margaret Shaw


thanked him. The meeting incor


porated the AGM, with Mrs A. Daborn reading the secretary’s review and president Mrs J. Howarth thanking members for their support during her first year in office. Trea­ surer Mrs J. Parker gave a clear report on the WI


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