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teur stage was given by Mr Brian Slow to Sabden Women’s Fellowship. At the meeting on May


Spiritual songs A talk about the ama­


27th, the “New Wine Group” will sing spiritual' songs at 7-30 p.m. in the Baptist Church when both men and women are wel­ come. Members are reminded to take along tins of food to be given to the Council for Voluntary' Service to be distributed to poor families in Burn­ ley.


Seek shelter Sabden Age Concern


group left the rose garden and climbed Chtheroe Road to the footpath which follows the Nick o’ Pendle road. It was a steep climb with a strong easterly wind and the party rested in a sheltered hollow, before climbing up to Parslew Barn. From there they took


Leisure Club's walking


the cart track to the top of the hill to the old lead mines. The tussocky grass was sprinkled with bog cotton and they had to take shelter again as the wind became fierce and cold. They sat and enjoyed the wide view of Ribbles- dale, before returning by the same route, rather more quickly than the ascent.


invited to take part in this summer’s Padinam Festi­ val week. From August 21st to 29th, the town will be hosting a series of events and there is a good opportunity for local organisations to boost their own funds, as well as having a good time. Highlights are a charity


organisations are being


Festival week Sabden people and


auction and a raft race, as well as the very popular charity market, for which there are still a few stalls remaining. Joan Stott can be contacted (772002) regarding these. More information about the fes­ tival generally is available from organiser Mrs Hazel Rushton (774508).


organising-'a fund-raising event for’Christie Hospi­ tal’s Endocrinology Fund. The Walmsleys are hold­ ing a coffee morning on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to


H e lp in g h o s p i t a l , A Sabden family .is


thanked for the tins of foodstuffs going to the WI’s project “Nightsafe” a t Blackburn and the items of stationery for refugees. There is to be a special


flower arranging evening on August 19th entitled “Lancashire Life,” to be presented by Margaret Dickinson, of Oswaldtwis- tle, and part sponsored by the Sabden Treacle Mines. Many other institutes have been invited. A proposed outing to see “Phantom of the Opera” in Manchester is also being arranged. Best wishes were given


to Catherine Eaves, tak­ ing h e r NFWI Judges E x am in a tio n in May. Birthday flowers were g iv e n to Mrs E 1 ma Bywater, Mrs Joyce Har­ rison and Mrs Eileen Dewhurst and June hos­ te s s e s a re to be Mrs Smith, Mrs Boocock and Mrs Griffiths.


Tricks and spots Sabden Over 60s met for


their Monday night whist and domino drive in St Mary’s Hall, when Miss Edith Heys, Mrs Dorothy Bass, Mrs Amy Parkinson and Mrs Maud Wade won at dominoes. Whist win­ n e r s : L a d ie s — Mrs Dorothy Houghton and Mrs Eva Marsden. Gents — Mr Fred Cottam and Mr Derek Warburton. T h u r s d a y n i g h t ’s


domino winners were Mr Richard Eden, Mr William Cooke, Mrs Ivy Cottam and Mrs Flora Cooke. Whist: Ladies — Mrs Agnes Howarth and Mrs Charnley. Gents — Mr George Law and Mr Derek Warburton. Weekly raffle w in n e r s w e r e M rs Dorothy Houghton and Mr Richard Eden.


Warm welcome- The weather may have


journey of 16 West Brad­ ford WI members to Sal- terforth WI, but a warm welcome made it worth­


been atrocious for the


while. The speaker was Mr from the Childhood


Hopkins, Haworth


Museum, who talked about earthenware pottery and china. Following his talk, he gave a brief history of various articles brought by members and stated whether they were “trash or treasure!” The evening ended with


expressed to the Bolton- by-Bowland tug-o’-war team on coming third in the county finals on Satur­ day night and especially to members of the Bowland girls’ team, who were


Congratulations were


first. Next week’s meeting,


taking place at 7-45 p.m. in the village hall, will include a competition to iron a shirt.


Hanging baskets Twenty-seven members


of Bolland Gardening Club visited the home of Mr and Mrs Denis Swindlehurst, of Grindleton. Mr Swindlehurst gave a


a cold buffet and mouth­ watering sweets. Mrs M. McKenzie was one of the lucky raffle winners. Group president Mrs P. Rushworth thanked Sal- terforth WI.


GISBURN


Spirits lifted A rendering of “Jerusa­


lem” lifted the spirits of listeners at Gisburn WI. The meeting voted on


club funds and for charity. In addition to packing


the club on numerous occasions and thus helping its ailing financial situa­ tion, it has raised £900 for Children in Need, £500 for Multiple Sclerosis and £405 for Prader Willi Syn­


the annual resolutions for 1993 and heard that Mrs B. K. Wright will repre­ sent Gisburn, Slaidburn, Bolton-by-Bowland and Tatham Fells WIs in Lon­ don, on June 8th. This year, the WI will


demonstration on making up hanging baskets and a fish and chip supper was provided by Mrs Swindle­ hurst. Chairman Mr Ian Mason thanked the hosts for a lovely evening.


BILLINGTON


jumble sale and beetle drive.


Way with flowers Mrs S. Kenyon, of Cast-


Clean-up planned Officers elected at Chat-


AGM were: Mrs M. Birch (chairman), Mr R. Smith (vice-chairman) and Mr H. E. Boden (honorary


the Kibble Valley Liaison C o m m i t t e e .


to learn that safety, fencing will be erected on footpath number five, near the River Ribble. Progress has been made


The councii was pleased


noon, a t 107 Padiham Road, the home of Mrs Heather Groves. There will be stalls selling cakes, bric-a-brac, etc. and a raf­


fle.


In print “Advertiser and Times”


editor Mr Leigh Mon’issey described a week in the life of a local newspaper at Sabden WI’s meeting in the Baptist Hall. Mr Mor­ rissey gave an account of the newspaper’s produc­ tion, with advertisements booked being the basis for the number of pages to be used. Mr Morrissey has spent


30 years in journalism, starting as a copy boy, and was congratulated on the high s ta n d a rd of th e paper. He was thanked on behalf of members by Mrs Marion Procter. The WI welcomed its


area parish meetings will be Mr R. Read and Mr G. Scott and Mrs Birch will represent the council on


clerk). Representatives to the


Easter raffle had raised £71 and was won by Joseph' Bunyon. Future fund-raising events were discussed,


Children’s Committee held a meeting to organise the annual village sports day on June 26th, starting at 1-45 p.m. It was reported that an


Sports day The Bolton-by-Bowland


including a


Hour at Billington, on' Tuesday evening, wel­ comed Mr Jim Earnshaw, of Wilpshire, who spoke about chocolate boxes. As Mr Earnshaw was very fond of chocolates, all the boxes were empty, but this did not deter mem­ bers from enjoying the message he gave. A vote of thanks was


Chocolates Ebenezer Baptist Social


given by Mrs K. Lowe and Miss Muriel Kay played the organ. Refreshments followed. Next week’s speaker is Mrs R. Axon.


burn Parish Council’s


legate Flowers, Clitheroe, gave a informative talk and demonstration on flower arranging at Bol- ton-by-Bowland WI. Pres­ ident Mrs Pat Duckworth welcomed the speaker and Mrs Alice Pickard thanked her.


regarding safety for chil­ dren in Ribble Lane. A


new sign is to be erected and the co-operation of the police sought. Members of the council


reminded of the group meeting in Bolton-by- Bowland Village Hall. A visit to White Hall Craft Centre for a talk and evening meal on August 4th was discussed and Mrs Alice Pickard offered to organise an evening walk on July 14th. Mrs Duckworth thanked


Mrs Marion Howard. - M e m b e r s :


w e r e


were invited to the thanksgiving service at Christ Church at 10 a.m. on June 6th, to commemo­ rate the 40th anniversary of the playing fields. A junior football coach­


ing course is to take place on the playing fields, under the guidance of a Blackburn Rovers FC player. Further representations


flower arrangements were Mrs Monica Cowking, Mrs Jennie Williams and Mrs Mary Pickles, while a flower arrangement com­ petition was won by Mrs Rita Stevenson, Mrs. Nancy Cornthwaite and


Winners of the raffle for


WI members heard from president Mrs Bonnie Kramrisch that a parcel of pens, pencils etc. has been sent off for the second Slo­ venia appeal. Fingers are crossed for


Child abuse Billington and Langho


Judith Hayes described the work of the local NSPCC regarding child abuse, cruelty etc. She said that 90% of the help received was from dona­


a fine night on July 13th, for a barbecue at 6 Tudor Close. Tickets are on sale now, from any member, at £3 each. The annual dinner dance takes place next Tuesday, at Mitton Fold Farm Hotel. Guest speaker Mrs


tions and there was a


urge the Government to improve the law regarding d om e s t ic v io l e n c e , increase the powers of the National Rivers Authority and link with EEC law regarding set-aside land. The competition for a


•promote and encourage the aims of the WI and visit an elderly person every week. A Jacob’s join buffet


p e r s o n a l r e s o lu t io n r e s u l t e d in a d raw between Mrs M. Spence and Mrs S. Graveston, who promised to fulfill,


drome. The next event, to bene­


fit Derian House, will be held on May 21st.


Sartorial display Those who attended


Ascot or London’s Lord Mayor’s Show might have been prepared for the sar­ torial elegance on display on Sunday morning, when the Ribble Valley Mayoral Sunday took place in R o ­ chester. Longridge Brass Band


led the march down Stydd Lane, followed by Guides, Brownies and Scouts, as well as dignitaries, includ­ ing the Ribble Valley Mayor and his wife, Coun. and Mrs Tony Jackson, accompanied by th e i r chaplain, Mr Pitcher. The parade ended at


supper, which highlighted the talents of members, was followed by a “Give us a Clue” entertainment ses­ sion. Mrs Sue Graveston jun. thanked everyone.


Ribchester Evangelical Protestant Church, where the service was held.


l! WHALLEY


to the Ribchester book fair in the parochial hall helped to raise a grand total of £571. It was organised and manned by FORCEPS and church helpers. Proceeds are to be split equally between the village school and St Wilfrid’s Church.


Book fair A steady flow of visitors


his wife, Kath, of Pinfold Cottages, will be travel­ ling on a “help the people of Romania” mission in Ju ly . Shoe-boxes a re available from the Rib­ chester Working Men’s Club for anyone who


th in g into a shoe-box except the kitchen sink, a Ribchester couple who are driving to Romania would be glad of your assistance. Mr Barry Johnson and


desperate need to keep the. re tu rn ed no la te r than Blackburn centre going, as June 12th.


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there was only six months’ _____, , ■ money left. Three ladies I a t a S TOal


volunteered to work to ^ prizewinning Shire this end and a donation of j,orse }las given birth to a £51 was given, raised at a , f , on Rf tchester Corn- raffle and bnng-and-buy mons Mr and Mrs John


stall.


members for contributing pencils and ballpoint pens for trouble-hit Slovenia.


Seconds The Bolton-by-Bowland


are to be made to British Rail regarding the condi­ tion of Railway Bridge, on Downham Road, and arrangements are in hand for a village clean-up on June 9th.


Time for a chat Dominoes and a chat


49th member, Mrs Jen­ nifer Mead, after which Mrs Bond, Mrs Astley and Mrs Wallace debated the three resolutions for the forthcoming Intermediate General Meeting of the NFWI. The subjects were the criminal justice sys­ tem, the water consump­ tion system and long-term possible solutions, and surplus food crops, with the institute agreeing on


all three. A “Pennies for Friend­


ship” collection the previ­ ous month raised £16.48 and th e pre s id en t was


were the order of the day for members of the Ribb- lesdale Club, Chatburn.


M. Ridgway and Mrs D. Riley. There will be a bingo session today, at 2- 15 p.m.


Tea hostesses were Mrs


Gift day The Rev. Andrew Scutt


was in Chatburn Method­ ist Church on Saturday to receive gift day envelopes.. The sum of £817 was don­ ated and will be used towards the replacement of windows in the church. Officials thank all who gave so generously.


and Sawley Conservative branch held a seconds sale, run by Mr and Mrs John Ingham, owners of a mill trading shop. A raffle was won by Mrs


expressed thanks. Birth­ day flowers were pre­ sented to Mrs Mabel Holt. F i r s t . prize in the raffle was won by Mrs Nora Ashcroft and second prize went to Mrs Lilian Har­ greaves.


Mrs Meryl Ibbotson SIMONSTONE


Sheila . Ferguson, Mrs Joyce Barnes (Conserva­ tive area vice-chairman) and Mrs Jackie Graham. A meat and potato pie sup­ per was provided by Mr Cliff Ferguson.


Treasure search Members of Bolton-by-


Club shop will be open for business in the farm build­ ings at the corner of Simonstone Lane and Whalley Road on May 23rd and 30th, from 11 a.m. to noon.


Garden needs Simonstone Garden


Bowland Young Farmers’ Club met in the village on Monday for their annual treasure hunt, which this year took them round the Paythorne ai-ea. The hunt ended with a


hot-pot supper at the White Bull Hotel in Gis­ burn. Winning first prize were members travelling in a car with R. Armer and J. Booth, while second place went to Mr and Mrs Ferguson’s car and third to Mr and Mrs R. Towler’s car. Mr and Mrs Armer were thanked by James •Booth for preparing the event.


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being held in August and as part of the celebrations a charity market will take place on August 21st. Anyone interested in hav­ ing a stall should contact Joan Stott (772002).


Market stalls Padiham Festival is


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60s’ Club enjoyed a lunch at Newton Village Hall. Mr Jack Tagg, who spoke of his life in the Salvation Army and raffle winners were Miss Pickles and Mr Roscoe. Mrs June Scho­ field won a raffle prize for the helpers. There is to be an outing


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domino drive were: Ladies — Mrs M. Ramsdale, Mrs A. Haworth. Gents — Mrs R. Richardson, Mrs M. Jackson. Dominoes: Mr W. Seed,


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conservation at a meeting of Whalley WI resulted in some members abstaining from voting on the resolu­ tion, because they con­ sidered it somewhat vague. The resolutions meeting, which was held at Whalley Abbey, dis­ cussed two other resolu­ tions, also at length, and votes were taken. Final


were made for a visit to Simonstone WI. It was decided that the summer outing this year would be to Bowes Museum, at Bar­ nard Castle, on July 21st. Friends who would like to join members for the trip will be very welcome. After the meeting a buf­ fet supper was served.


arrangements


senior citizens’ whist drive in Whalley on Saturday were: Ladies — Mrs E Howarth, Mrs E. Cham- ley. Gents — Mrs M. Delaurier, Mrs Sterba. Dominoes: Mrs R. Nut­


Musical treat Winners at the Abbey


ter, Mrs N. Ambrose.' A coach party of senior


coach tour will leave Clith­ eroe Royal Grammar School at 1 p.m. The cost, including tea, is £5.25. Anyone interested in the trip should contact Mrs S.


and suckling his mother, Tara, by 8-10 a.m. Tara and her foals have always been great favourites with the local children. Anyone who makes a quiet visit to view the colt may also be rewarded by a sighting of Mrs Duck and her 13- strong brood of ducklings on Duddel Brook by Stone Bridge.


ments and Garden Society has presented a bench seat to the village. Made from Carolina pine by local firm Crowther and Royle, the bench has been placed by the wall of St Saviour, Stydd, by kind permission of Mr J . Redmayne, of Stydd Manor Farm. The society’s two main


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