Clitheroe 22824 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 422331 (Classified) N e w s f r o m t h e V i l la g e s CHATBURN


Packed house A folk revival at the Pendle


Hotel, Chatburn, featured Roger Westbrook, who enter­ tained a packed house to cele­ brate the 40th anniversary of Chatburn Playing Fields. The audience enjoyed an evening of songs old and new and some humorous stories. A raffle was drawn by gala queen Margaret Lewis and a total of £125 was raised towards commemorating the anniversary. The next event will be a


fala day and gala show on une 6th.


spent by members of the Ribblesdale Club, Chatburn, at a domino drive. Winners were Mrs D. Frankland and Mrs M. Ridgway and tea hos­ tesses were Mrs E. Campbell and Mrs Ridgway. Birthday greetings were sung for Mrs D. Grosvenor and get well wishes were expressed for members who are ill.


Happy A happy afternoon was


Open meeting Chatburn Parish Council


heard of the discussions which had taken place with repre­ sentatives of Worston parish meeting regarding the appli­ cation by Castle Cement to reopen and extend Bellman Quarry. It was decided, in response


will have to apply for grants to cover the remainder of the cost. Councillors have asked for detailed estimates before they agree to the proposals, which would be included in BTCV’s programme for next year. The council has received


GISBURN


Fingers crossed Members and friends of St


replies from LCC and County Coun. Wilcock to letters w r ‘ ten about the inadequacies the Longridge tip. Councillors have reported that the paper and card skip is often full and that paper conscientiously saved has had to be thrown


there is a problem caused by


away with other rubbish. The LCC reply accepts t


the recession — there is no ready market for recycled paper at the moment. How­ ever, efforts are being made to empty skips more fre­ quently. Coun. Wilcock expressed her own concerns


sply accepts that blem


ounpy hoping for spring-like weather for their annual spring fair,


Mary’s Church, Gisbum, are


°* which takes place on May 8tn in the Festival Hall, at 2-30 p.m. There will be a tombola and


stalls selling cakes, plants, bric-a-brac and gifts, as well as a raffle and afternoon teas.


CHIPPING IK ,? ,1, S “t ;;” lf c i i b f f l K s , : s ■ttasrtKV SM-j-— port of the police, have asked . v


the recreation ground, to reduce the danger from traf­ fic. RVBC has turned down the request, giving seven rea­ sons for doing so. They ranged from preventing water draining away and obstructing bin waggons to observations showing that most children are accompanied by adults and that speeding motorists are likely to be locals. Councillors were uncon­


vinced by this disappointing reply.


to requests from members of the public, to hold an open meeting on May 5th in the school hall, at 8 p.m. Improvements to footpath


for sleeping policemen to be ch^ .™ kT Tdbbv Macmano^ built into tne road alongside


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man, Lara Williams and Sarah Turner. The club was placed fifth


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and sixth in the Friendly Team Dressage competition, held over four weeks at Myer- scough Agriculture College. There were 11 teams taking part, with Paul Grindrod receiving an individual plac-


to a full season, which will include its annual show on Chipping Show field on June


%ie club is looking forward 19th.


number five, which have taken place with the co-opera­ tion of Lancashire County Council, conservation volun­ teers and Venture Scouts, were said to be excellent. Other footpaths will be improved in future years. The N a t io n a l R iv e r


Spring day The annual spring effort at


Authority’s inspection of Heys Brook found no obstructions to cause flooding. A gate missing from Chatburn Bridge will be replaced and the importance of site security to the demolished mill site is to be emphasised to the con­ tractor in the interests of child safety.


day, visitors and friends flocked to the event from near and far. In the chapel, Pastor Jeff Jones welcomed everyone and thanked them for sup­ port. He introduced Mrs Chris­


tine Earle (nee Carr), of Spennymoor, County Dur­


ham, who, accompanied by her daughter, Joanne, opened proceedings. Mrs Earle, who grew up


the parish council states that- such items may be included at the last minute without being ■


lors discussed the latest news regarding the housing devel­ opment on the site of the demolished Ribblesdale Mill. The new plans, which increase to 46 the number of properties on the two-acre site, were passed as an emergency item by Ribble Valley Council without any debate about the parish council’s objections. Legal advice obtained by .


Mill site homes Ribchester parish council­


on the agenda, but planning committee members must be made aware of any objections. I t would appear that they were — but chose to ignore them. The council is still awaiting a full explanation from borough officials. Councillors also discussed


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at Martin Top Farm, remin­ isced about the things she remembered from her child­ hood, saying that the faith she gained in those days stood her in good stead during later years at university. The huge gathering sang


Julie and Sophie Hacking pre­ sented a buttonhole to Mr Jones and a dress spray and


the hymn “Lord of the years, your love has kept and guided.” Mrs Ethel Hartley was organist. Sunday School scholars


• In the schoolroom, visitors ' mittee ladies entertained the were like bees round a honey audience with - songs and Iw layO iS S S pot at the stalls laden with dances, cakes, brae,


thanks. .


tiles. A bran tub was a hit with


the eight houses for rent, to be funded by a £214,000 grant


es, produce, plants, bric-a- c, kitchen gifts and tex­


Ub MIC 9MMIO MUCH n iw i SABDEN


. ter invested in providing low cost starter homes. However, councillors were anxious to ensure that the rented accom­ modation would be available


from the Department of the Environment. The feeling of the meeting was that such money would have been bet-


for local residents. U n fo r tu n a te ly , e a r ly


assurances from the North British Housing Association have now been modified to the extent that RVBC will decide the letting policy. Councillors resolved to write to find out exactly what that policy will


the children and a competition to guess the name of the doll, Caroline, was won by Mrs M.. Stanworth. The number of Smarties in a iar was guessed correctly by Mrs J. Smith. Buffet teas proved a high­


light of the occasion. WEST BRADFORD


be.Following an encouraging site meeting with LCC’s


is making progress in its attempt to improve the River­ side to Greenside footpath. LCC has agreed to fund half of the work, but the parish


i s m a k in g n r o o r e s s m its


West Bradford, held a bingo and hot-pot supper in tne schoolroom on Thursday. The event, organised by Mr and Mrs David Bristol, was a great success and tickets were quickly sold out. An excellent range of bingo


Hot-pot supper St Catherine’s Church,


rights of way officer and the local field officer for the Brit­ ish Trust for Conservation Volunteers, the parish council ,


everyone who contributed, with.special thanks to his wife Janet. Mrs J. Robinson and Mrs F. Pye.


c la s s jo d a s caner, inanKea f ? ' • „ thanked


industrial bi-centenary later' in the year need the support


Mary’s Hall, at 7-30 p.m., to be well supported. Ideas for the celebrations to


ay’s public meeting in St


Support vital Plans to celebrate Sabden’s_


of the whole village and, with this in mind, an appeal has>


, supper was served and com-


dance at Read and Whalley Luncheon Club’s final meeting


of the season. Members and g u e s ts


There was a good atten­


eqjoyed a talk by Min Mary Hignett on her experiences as Mayoress of Chester and the


Salem Congregational Chapel,. Martin Top, on Saturday, wasi a great success and raised over £850 towards chapel funds. Blessed with a beautiful


held at the Sun Inn, Chip­ ping, and a sponsored walk by local teenagers Mark Walker and Craig Wyllie helped to raise £1,086 towards tne Ian Thompson Appeal Fund. The


For Christie’s A quiz night and a raffle


were given a talk by Mrs Pam Priestley, of “Monumental Brasses.” Mrs Priestley showed slides of plaques and figures in various churches and talked about their, his-


Church brasses Chipping WI members


favourite piece of brass” was won by Mrs Yates. A birth­ day plant was given to Mrs Warner.During the social half-hour, members decorated hard- boiled eggs with felt tip pens. Mrs A. Seed was the winner. Names were taken for a mys­ tery trip being held in May. Chipping Wl also hosted


9he competition for “My V“


Second place Members of Chipping Pony-


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— Mr Fred Cottam and Mr Derek Warburton. Raffle:


Mrs Ivy Cottam.


were Mr Royale, Miss Heys, Mrs Maud Wade. Mrs Parkin­ son and Mr Charles Webster. Whist: Ladies — D. Slinger


Thursday’s domino winners .


'and E. Ireland. Raffle: Mrs Pauline Taylor.


and Mrs Agnes Howarth. Gents — Mr George Holdep


Parish Church, Sabden, are asking villagers who visit the churchyard to help keep it as tidy as possible to help the church’s efforts in the Lanca­ shire Best-Kept Village Com­ petition.


Keep tidy Members of St Nicholas’s


meal, Sabden Age Concern wuico ..... ...... - — - — ------- August 24th at Alston Hall,


Musical items After enjoying a delicious


cal items were also given by Mrs I. Cottam, Mrs K. Dyer, Mrs N. Hargreaves, Mrs E. Tagg, Mrs P. White, Mr K. Pounder, Mr J. Tagg and Mr J. Britcliffe. Two piano solos were beau­


Leisure Club members were entertained by the club choir under the direction of Mr Jack Britcliffe. Poems, readings and musi­


tifully played by Mrs Millie Moorhouse. Raffle prizes were won by Mrs J. Wallace, Mrs D. Britcliffe and Mrs R. Warburton. The AGM will be held at


. organised to take place on May 22nd. A full walk of 16 miles will start at 9-15 a.m.


much needed cash, a parish boundary walk has been


and Rod Hill Gate. At 1-30 p.m., a five-mile


walk for families and young­ sters will be led by Mrs Ruth Cann and Mrs Marcia Morris. A band of volunteers has


• GRINDLETON


Walking bounds Villagers in Grindleton are


rallying round to help provide


first opened 20 years ago, in June, 1973, by Mr Richard King-Wilkinson, of Slaidbum. Now the pavilion is in need of re-roofing before next winter and, at the same time, provi­ sion of a wall for ball games has been suggested, together with a storage area for the football club and maintenance equipment. In an effort to raise the


urgent repairs to the pavilion on the playing field. The recreation area was


tions meeting to be held at Whalley Abbey on May 12th. ' Supper was served by Mrs J. Horrocks and Mrs E. Race.


PENDLETON BILLINGTON


Ancient origins St John Ambulance was the.


i speaker Mrs E. Hothersall, a member for 35 years. She explained how it origin­


subject of a talk given to Pendleton WI by guest


ated in the 11th.century, out has gone from strength to strength since 1870, and told members that she received a letter from the Queen at the end of her term of office. A vote of thanks was given by Mrs M. Ross. Names were taken for a cookery demonstration on


vide refreshments for the June meeting. Mrs Baldwin and Mrs Newlove manned the plant stall, which raised £14.20.


Baptist Church Social Hour/ members were entertained by the singing and poetry of Mr G. Barton. A vote of thanks was given by Mrs K. Lowe to Mr Barton and Miss Muriel; Kay, who accompanied him on the piano. This was followed by refreshments. On Tuesday, slides of the


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Wharfedales in Yorkshire by Mrs K. Nutter will be pre­ sented, beginning at 7-30


from the playing fields, taking Longridge, and members in Duckey Leach, Harrop Hall were reminded to help pro- • „® J®® ?".1.5,chat from 2 ' Hill Gate.


. . . p.m. at the church.


petition for tools of the trade. Hostesses will be Mrs E. Chard, Mrs Oldham and Mrs Parker and members should take writing materials to be sent to Slovenia.


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offered to serve refreshments on parts of the two walks and provide transport for anyone who cannot complete them. All villagers, young and old,


the next monthly luncheon on May 19th. A few se a ts remaining for the outing to Harrogate on June 8th are available to non-members. Interested persons please contact Mrs M. Cliff on 776588.


Fabric tips


proceeds of tfie fund are being Mrs Bright, welcomed by donated to Christie Hospital presidentT): T " in Manchester.


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• From “Fabric to fashion” was the title of a talk by Mrs Joan Bright at Sabden WI.


presiueni. i>r Joan Bond, is on the executive of the LFWl, is a craft judge for the NFWI and a member of the Preston Lacemakers’ Association. She gave tips on colours to


All welcome The annual meeting of


are urged to join in and walk Grindleton boundary. Sponsor forms are available from Gwen’s shop, the Buck Inn, Duke of York, John Pye, Ruth Cann or Jeff Cowling.


the Buck Inn, Grindleton, to raise funds for St Ambrose Church, could have done with a few more customers. However, those who did


on Wednesday, at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. . SLAIDBURNi


Pendleton Village Hall Com­ mittee will be held in the hall


WHms


Church funds Winning hands A coffee morning held at


wear with regard to size and shape and also the most appropriate designs. Mrs Anne Jones thanked her. The president welcomed two new members and four visitors and thanked everyone for their support in making the NAB group meeting such a success. Mrs Pat White read the


attend raised the magnificent amount of £261, by purchasing from the many stalls selling cakes, dried and fresh flower arrangements, household goods made from Liberty fabrics and soft toys made by the vicar’s wife, Valerie. There was also a bring-and- buy stall and raffle. The vicar, the Rev. David'


Mewis, drew the raffle, before thanking licensees Margaret and Joyce for their hospitality and presenting them with a plant. ■


SIMONSTONE


minutes and details of various suggested outings were dis­ cussed, along with invitations to visit other institutes. Winners of the competition


the' Brock Valley group meet­ ing in the village nail. Special guests were federation chair­ man Mrs M. Gerrard and executive member Mrs


Cherry.The sp e a k e r was Mr Ogilvy, who gave a most entertaining and humorous


for an item of sewing were Mrs C. E av e s , Mrs E. Dewhurs t and Miss H. Dewhurst. Birthday flowers were riven to.Mrs M. Boocock and Mrs H. Lawless. Hos­ tesses for the evening were Mrs K. Goss, Mrs D. Dyson and Mrs N. Hargreaves.


READ


Peter’s, Simonstone, becomes part of the parish of St John’s, Read, on May 1st, Sunday morning service at St Peters will be held at 10 a.m. each week, starting this Sunday.


New time When the parish of St


organised by Friends of Simonstone School will be. held, tomorrow, from.'9,-30 a.m. to 4-30 p.'m. ; . .. ..


Paper : The waste paper collection


will meet in the new school tomorrow, at 7 p.m., followed by the annual parish meeting. All villagers are welcome to attend.


many people from home and abroad she met during her


term of office. Mrs S. Barnes thanked Mrs Hignett. Chair­ man was Mrs Edith Proctor.


fone out for next Wednes-* Waste wanted


mark 200 years of industry in Sabden have already been drawn up by an organising committee, but without the support of local residents and businesses they will not be


able to go ahead.


and raffle prizes was given by generous donors and £303 was raised for church funds. Mr Bristol, who did a first


Tricks and spots The winning tricks and


— Mrs Dorothy and Mrs Lilian


spots at Sabden Over 60s’ domino social last Monday were played by Mrs Amy Par- • kinson, Miss Edith Heys, Mrs Chris Sefton and Mr James Royale. Whist winners were: Ladies


Houghton Icott. Gents


collection will take place out­ side the school on Straits Lane, Read, on Saturday morning. Old newspapers and magazines will be most wel­ come.


The usual waste paper


Junior sides Read Cricket Club is run­


ning three junior sides this year — under 11, 13 and 15. The latter two started their season iast week, but are a little short of practice and experience. The under 15 side lost to Enfield and under 13s lost to Ribblesdale.


will take place on May 16th in the school, when the ladies’ committee of Readstone Foot­ ball Club will hold an auction of “wedding presents.” From 10 a.m. on the day, a


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wedding float will be touring Read and Simonstone looking for good quality items to col­ lect for the auction. Bride-of- the-year will be manager of the under-11 team “Martina” McGauley.


committee is holding a coffee evening on May 14th in the pavilion, from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be lots of stalls and games. Everyone is welcome.


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bers of Bolton-by-Bowland YFC travelled by coach to the Wareing factory, at Wrea Green, for a guided tour by the Wareing family. A video was also shown on


Factory tour On. Monday evening, mem­


Coffee time Read Cricket Club ladies’


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Winners at the whist and domino drive held’in Slaid-


burn Village Hall were: Whist, Ladies — B. Peel, T. H a r r iso n . Gents — W. Brown, J. Dukes. Dominoes: D. Lowe, W.


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Mrs Thompson showed how


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‘ of thanks regarding the group meeting. Another success was the cake stall held at Mrs Barker’s home on Easter Monday, when £100 was raised. Mrs Barker was pre­ sented with a plant in appre­ ciation. Members were delighted to


Whist Mrs R. Whittaker and her


group will be organising a whist drive on Tuesday, at 7-’ 30 p.m. in Simonstone Old School.


stone Mothers’ Union will be the Rev. Hector Lee, who will talk about Japan. This will be an open meeting on May 11th, at 7-45 p.m. in the old school.


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RIMINGTON


tute Management Committee' is organising a spring dance to


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take place m the institute on May 7th, from 8 p.m. to 12-30 a.m. Dancing will be to the Mark Kitto Band and tickets are available from secretary Mr John Knapp (Clitheroe 445624).


WHALLEY 0


at the Judge Walmesley, Bil- lington, raised £105 for Whal­ ley Village Hall: It was organ­ ised by landlord Mr Paul Cnrer and his staff. The next fund-raising event


Quiz night A successful quiz night held


will be a jazz night at tne Dog Inn.


Funny business


hoS’ven to Whalley WI by Mr I. igi y,


the history of the company and how to erect a building. A vote of thanks was given by David Leverton. Next week there will be a


sports evening in the village hall at 7-30 p.m.


gold jewellery and to keep pearls wrapped to avoid scratching. He also gave details about the value oi dif­ ferent precious stones. A vote of thanks was given by Mrs Ruth Mansley. President Mrs D. Simpson


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tion about the incident is asked to ring Clitheroe Police on 23818.


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Harrison thanked Downham for a pleasant evening. The next meeting will be members’ night, with a com-


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