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Clitheme 22321, (Editorial), 22S2J (Advertisiun) Burnley 4*2331 (Classified) N e w s from th e V i l la g e s


Last stop Tin* organ fund at St


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Niche ilas's I’arish t ’lnnvh, Sabden. is just over short of tin* sum needed to complete its first stages of restoration, thanks to two fund-raising events. A coffee evening at tin*


home of Mrs I'at Ainsworth, in lVndle Street East, organ­ ised by her and fellow church­ warden Mr Ken Hodgson, raised i'2U0. They thanked everyone who helped and sup­ ported the event. Baffle win­ ners were Mrs Jessie Swan- nick.


Nicholson and Miss Edith 1 loves. 'file fund also received a


the ltev. lioland


boost at last week’s car boot sale on the Contrast ear park,


when the church stall raised £50. The next fund-raiser will be


annual show m St Mary's Hall on Saturday. There is still time to enter.


J*P lo b p.m. this evening, bv leaving entries with Mr Leo


Clarkson at Brogden Farm, •Mr Alan Cliff at :::! Fondle Street East, or Mr Alim Bar- bU at in Alston Close. Exhibits can be staged on


WEST BRADFORD No nuisance!


Saturday morning between S a.m. and noon, when judging will take place. The show will be opened at 2 p.m. by Dr Poland Lansdell, the newly- appointed president of the society. The prize presentation will


Fun day


place on the Holme, at Sab­ den. on Saturday. During tin* afternoon there will be a pre­ sentation to several adults in the village who have gained a sports leader's award. Tomorrow there is another chance for village children to


A children’s fun day takes


a stall at the September 1th street market in the village.


The church is having a cake and tombola stall nnd would welcome donations of gifts and cakes.


Tricks and spots The Over fiOs domino win­


ners at Sabden last Monday


were Mrs Ivy Oottam. Mrs Agnes I’arkinson. Mr Kiehard Eden and Mrs 1'auline Taylor. Whist: Ladies — Mrs Chrys- lal and Mrs I). Houghton, dents — Crook and J. kiley. kaffle: Mrs Harrison. Miss Edith Heyes and Mr


James 1 loyal. Thursday's domino winners


were Mrs Pauline Taylor. Mr Hill Cook, Mrs Amy Parkin­ son and Mr Poland Ford. Whist: Ladies — Mrs E. Ford and Mrs M. Wade, dents — Mrs H. Urennand and Mrs d. Walmslev. Raffle: Mrs Isa­ bella Hodgson, Mr Poland Ford. Miss Edith Heves and Mrs Amy Parkinson.


Come for scones Sabden Baptist Church is


raising cash for medical work in Zaire at a coffee and scones


morning on August 20lh. Church members will run


stalls selling good as new items, bric-a-brac and cakes. The event runs from 10-20 a.m. until 12-20 p.m. and admission is IOp. Money raised will go to the Baptist Missionary Society lor its work abroad.


Show time It's the bit- <l:it*- >


dcnini; calendar lor Snbdcn this weekend, when the Hor­ ticultural Society .holds its


I> III,1' (!:»'-


manager responsible for the inspection of commercial prop­ erties, Mr Jack Russell, was the guest speaker at West Bradford WI. Mr R u s s e l l , w ho is


An environmental health


employed by the kibble Val- ley Council, talked of his


include the winners of the parish council’s best-kept gar­ dens competition.


department and how it was originated in 18-10 by Mr Edwin Chadwick, the job title then being Ministry of Nui­


bilities includes abattoirs and hospital kitchens, lie was introduced by president Miss K. Hanson and Mrs E. Aspin


Musical special A musical extravaganza has


tembe-r I5th, llith anil 17th in the UnitLMl Iteformei! Church ami tickets are available from


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I'lillanls' Garane, Head Post Office or Mrs L). Bottoms


(77IHIS4).


Paper chase There will be the usual


sance. The wide range of responsi­


thanked him on behalf of the members. Following tin* talk. Miss


lake part in the Burnley FC soccer school on the Holme.


a pleasant and successful event. She also reminded


The cost is £2 and children can turn up and register on the day, from 10-20 a.m. to 2-2U


p.m. Next Wednesday is the


final opportunity for children to lake part in a rural activity day on the Holme, from 2-J0 to’5-20 p.m. for nine to 12- year-olds and from fi to P p.m. for over 12s. The cost is £1


per session.


On the ball The villagi-’s first


soccer squad is in training — and wants anyone keen to get fit and have some fun. to "sign


on." All ages, from teenagers


upwards, are welcome to turn up at the regular Monday evening practices, which start at <>-20 p.m. on The Holme, next to tin* White Hart car


park. And. if there is enough


arrange some fixtuM's. Anyone who wants more


interest, the women aim to


detail’s should contact Debbie Knowles on 112*2 770S2U.


WHALLEY


Celebrating Tin* centenary of Whalley


Parish Council is to be cele­ brated with a field day at Whalley Sports Club. All village children of school age will be invited to partici­


pate in the event. Anyone willing to help organise the event is invited


irrp.ni.


('lull are hopiun for a pend turnout Ibr their annual bar- berue on Saturday night in


Barbecue Members "f Head Cricket


the pavilion.


anniversary summer show will he helil at Read School,


Cream teas Read Show Society’s loth


Straits Lane, on Saturday. Members can stage their


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exhibits between 10 a.m. and noon. Retiring headmaster of the school Mr John t ’avan- nagh will open tin* show at 2


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waste paper collection on Saturday, between 8-20 and 10 a.m..’ at Read CE School, Straits Lane.


Stratford play A visit to a matinee per­


formance of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night’s Dream,"


Hanson thanked members for their hard work, which made last week's afternoon tea such


members to return their ques-


t ionna ires on the Local Government Review, as this was essential for the future of the Kibble Valley. Arrangements were made


at Stratford-upon-Avon, has been arranged for October 22nd. The coach will leave


Law (772100).


Read at 8 a.m. and return around 0-20 p.m. Reserva­ tions can be made with Mr


II


for members a tte n d in g Bashall Eaves WI on Septem­ ber 5th and the demonstration meeting on September fith. Helpers were required for the WI Area Show on Saturday. As the annual meeting is


in October, nominations for th e com m itte e will be


required at the September meeting.Birthday greetings were extended to Mrs Wrathall. A competition for a house plant was won "by Mrs M. Sleath and Mrs J . ’Trippier won the raffle.


MITTON Floral triumphs


official title of Mrs Barbara Charlson’s talk to members of


“Wedding flowers” was the


Little Milton WL There was much fun and laughter as. (luring the demonstration,


Mrs Charlson related some amusing incidents and hap­


GISBURN


been arranged by Read and Simonstone Players entitled “Something Special.” Perfor­ mances will be held on Sep-


Back in time A trip buck in turn.' to 18411,


when East Lancashire Hail- ways originated, was pre­


Views wanted


interest were discussed at Bimington and Middoj) Parish


Various matters of local


Council meeting* which was attended by County Conn. A. Atkinson.Among items for considera­


sented to members of Gisburn WI by Mr Frank Walton, of Accrington, in his fascinating talk, illustrated by slides, tie explained how the linkage of all the small towns of East Lancashire took place. This was quite an achieve­


BILLINGTON


ment when completed in 185b, ns there was no modern earth-moving equipment in those days. It is a fact that it was quicker by train in 1859 th a n b y ro a d in 1!)!M! T h e familiar landmarks, places, people, memorabilia and social history were depicted, making


tion was the response to the pro p o sa ls of the Local Government Commission to the proposed review. Council­ lors remain in favour of the commission’s option number three, preserving the status quo, which is the present two- tier system. Residents are urged to let


Baptist Social Hour, Billing- ton, enjoyed a slide show on Tuesday evening, given by Mr and Mrs Nutter, of Cliviger. The photographs took them


Limestone scene Members of the Ebenezer


the commission know their own views by returning the questionnaires which have


on a journey starting and fin­ ishing in Settle, showing scenes of Malham, Goredale Scar and cove, the limestone scenery and caves of Atter- mire Scar, together with places of interest in Skipton. Thanks were expressed l;y


Mrs K. Lowe and Miss M.


been circulated to all house­ holds, for which postage is


free. Vice-chairman Brian Ash­


ton gave a report on his visit


it a very enjoyable evening. As a'fimule to his lecture, a


few slides introduced the "Vegetation Witch of Fondle.” As Mr Walton explained,


to the Blackpool Tower com­ plex, in the presence of the Queen and Duke of Edin­


there lias not been much pub­ licity surrounding this shape, which is strongly depicted among the natural vegetation which grows at the hack of I’endle Hill. Only the “snow witch" has received publicity


in the past. The competition attracted


interest, with an original rail­ way lamp, a locomotive cigarette card hook and an East Lancashire Hailwav


plate on show. President Mrs Gornall


penings which hud occurred during the organising and preparations for weddings at many different venues. Photographs of bridal


thanked members who contri­ buted items to make “a gift


quee.


groups and floral arrange­ ments. both inside and outside churches and at receptions, were on display to be viewed by members. Table and pew- end arrangements made dur­ ing the evening were raffled for institute funds and won by Mrs Anne Leecv and Mrs


Phvllis Rumsev. Mrs Freda flavnes thanked


the “flower lady," as Mrs Charlson likes to be known, Ibr making the evening so


August 20th to assist in arranging flowers for the fes­ tiva l in Gislnirn Parish Church. The theme will represent local industries, featuring agriculture, horse breeding, metalwork, horti­ culture, wheelwrights and carriage-making. Representatives of The


Helpers are required for .


enjoyable. Show representatives Mrs


P. Rumsev and Mrs S. Silson were on ’hand to give out


entry labels for U members and ‘six children entering the Clitherue Area Show on Saturday at St Augustine’s RC School. Billington. Some of the rules were explained to new members and Mrs M. Eogg, Mrs U. Laycock. Mrs (I. Pearson and Mrs E. Rum- seV volunteered to help on the day of the show. President Mrs I). Balshaw


for granny" at the ltoyal Lan­ cashire Show, ensuring a super display in the WI mar­


burgh. The Queen was visit­ ing the town to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of Blackpool 'Power, which coincided with the 100th anniversary of the for­ mation of parish and town councils. Various councillors were


Mr |:. PMiisf Blackburn. GRINDLETON


Kay played the organ. Refreshments were served. Next week’s speaker will be


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Waste not. . . The usual waste paper


invited to attend the event, held in the Tower Ballroom, and refreshments were pro­ vided, together with enter­ tainment by top stars appear­


ing in the resort. The next council meeting


will be held on November l lth, at 7-20 n.m., and mem­ bers of the public are welcome to attend.


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Visit mill centre An enjovable evening was


Yorkshire Tea Company will attend the September meet­ ing and tile competition will lie for a special teaspoon.


Hosting trials Members of Gisburn Young


Farmers' Club met on Mon­ day at the home of Mr and Mrs .1. Thwuite, of Hol ton Hall Farm. llorton-in-Craven. where tile boys judged butch­ ers’ lambs and the girls made- greetings cards. Judges were Itoli Lancaster (luinbs) and Trisli Ormerud (cards). Gisburn YFC will host the*


thanked the show representa­ tives for their hard work dur­ ing the year on members' behalf by serving on the com­ mittee and giving their time


to help organise the annual


show. After supper, provided by


hostesses Mrs S. Barker and Mrs Eogg. Mrs Eogg quickly changed hats and reported on her visit, as delegate, to the triennial meeting of WIs, held


in Birmingham. Members were reminded


that the next meeting will be the fibth birthday party and


Downham WI has been invited to hear Dr J. Bond speak about "Life at the top. ’ Arrangements were made


SAVE €120 spent at the Watershed Mill


Centre, in Settle, when Bol- ton-by-Bowland WI hosted an evening for fellow members of Sawley. Gisburn, lame Ends and Heilifield WIs. Welcoming tin* groups was


BoUon-by-Bowlnnd Wf presi­ dent Mrs Nancy Corntlnvaite. A good supper was served and afterwards everyone browsed through the centre, where mohair knitting was


MASSIVE SAVINGS ON


demonstrated during the evening. A draw was won by Sawley


WI members Mrs Anne Par­ tington and Mrs Joan Crad­


H0TP0INT NOW


annual sheepdog trials of the Settle Young Farmers' Clubs, to he held at Deer House- Farm, Gishurn, and tile- foot­ ball and rounders tourna­ ments. to he lie-ill on tile- play­ ing fields. Next week s meeting will


croft. RIMINGTON


Country run Members of Kimington


for providing items for the buffet and any members absent should contact the


secretary for details. A competition for an


arrangement using a cup and saucer was won by Mrs Lav-


usual tlininyr room at Kiming- tun Memorial Institute and instead enjoyed a country run


Luncheon Club forsook their


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Mamas & Papas in the area


and many other famous brand names


cock. A trading stall and library were well patronised and a “coins for friendship” collection was made on behalf of the Associated Country Women of the World.


M Coin, Road O DOWNHAM


Parking concern At Downhain’s annual par­


| lected clerk. The meeting was well


elected chairman and Mr Genffrev Braitlnvaite re-e-


ish meeting, held in the school, Lord Clitheroe was re­


i attended and the topics dis­ cussed included street lighting


by coach, arriving ill time for lunch at historic Smithills Coat-hill); House, near Holton. Later the party was able to


dock and Mrs Liz Moorhouse, of Bolton-bv-Bowland. Mr? Rita Webb, Sawley WI presi dent, expressed thanks for : lovelv evening. The next WI meeting, on


land.


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September f>th, will feature a slide show ofsceiies from Scot- , given by Mr C. Walms- and the competition will


take the form of a mock auc­ tion at 7-,'iO n.iii., at Ske-lda


Farm, West Martini. by per­ mission of Mr and Mrs J. Ban­


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Howlum! YFC met for the- first time after the summer recess for a scavenger hunt round the village. Groups were dropped off at


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various locations and had to , collect items varying from matchboxes to newspapers. However, they also had to ensure that they did not get spotted.^otherwise they would


Jack Ingham’s team, with Ala stair Howard’s team


lose a life. The eventual winners were


second. Next week's meeting will


look round a nearby pardon centre, before tile return journey to Kimington. Miss M. Bairstow thanked


outing.


Rural ramble Stout shoes and Pac-a-macs


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were tire order of tile day as showers th re a te n e d for


Kimington \V1 members when they set out on a rural ram­


ble.' Following local footpaths


thev walked by- Halsteads, llridge End, Little Dudkmds


I and on-street parking by visi­ tors which might prevent public services such as ambu­ lances and fire engines gain­ ing access, particularly in


government was also con­ sidered and Lord Clitheroe suggested that a letter con­ cerning villagers’ views should be sent to the appro­ priate commission.


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maned Downhum Cricket Chib’s animal barbecue, held s in the village, was the lack of


upport. Even cricketers were conspicuous by their absence. Cricket captain Chris Swarbrick thanked all who attended or helped in any­ way to make the evening


enjoyable. HURST GREEN


Over 60s Hurst Green Over fids Club


held its whist and domino where a welcome cup of tea


and Stankhiil, then across by Stoops back to the institute,


awaited them. O th e r m e m b e r s h a d


enjoyed a shorter stroll and


those who preferred stayed in the institute to play dominoes. After reassembling, presi­


Tin- mily tiling which LEWI autumn council meet­


dent Mrs V. Gardiner thanked everyone who had helped to make the recent cheese and wine evening a success, both financially and socially. Mrs E. Hartley was thanked for organising’ the art and craft exhibition, which had been much admired. Notice was given of the


ing, at Lancaster Town Hall on October fith. Members in the area wishing to attend may contact Miss Mary Bair­ stow, WI area leader, who is organising a coach. It was decided to hold the


28 members of Slaidburn \\ 1


Farm night out Ou a fine summer evening.


walked or rode to the home of their president, at Quarry House Kami, for the monthly meeting, where they were welcomed by hosts Bob and


Joan llowarth. In her capacity as a \M


national executive member, Mrs Jean Duck describt*d her visit to a Buckingham Palace garden party, which she found verv speciafand memorable. Members were reminded of


he a farm walk at Seat House Farm, Wintcrburn, near Gar- grave, home of Mr Brian Wel- look, a dairy and sheep fanner. Members, parents and advisory members should meet at fi-l*5 p.m. in the vil­


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the family walk to be organ­ ised bv Christine Scott and Kathleen Taylor. The route will follow roads and path­ ways to Knowlmere if fine, but organised games will take place at Hubert Parker’s barn


at Eober if wet. Transj>ort for the 50th cele­ bration dinner at the Spread


Eagle was arranged for August 2fith and the new date for the coffee morning will be


Rimington WI dinner on October Uth at the Black Bull Hotel and places may be booked with Mrs E. Jackson. Mrs C. Wilson and Mrs D.


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M a s s iv e P r ic e R e d u c t io n s


in October. A buffet supi>er was pro­


vided bv Mr and Mi’s t Howarth and thanks were


Eecles agreed to take charge of the Rimington WI exhibit at the Festival of Village Industries and Flowers at Gisburn Parish Church, on August 27th, 28th and 2i)th. Show secretary Mrs E.


drive in the Jubilee Room. Whist winners: Ladies —


Mrs Doris Knowles, Mrs Ethel Underwood. Gents — Mrs Rose Richardson, Mr Horace Jackson. Dominoes — Mr Hubert


Walker,The outing to North Wales on August 22nd will leave the village hall at 0-55 a.m. The trip is fully booked and


The raffle was won by Mrs Rose Richardson and Mrs Ada


t


ill); with :i difference. At the next meetin);, on


-xpri'.-'Si i! t« them for :» meet-


September 7th, town crier Mr It. Hailwood will demonstrate his vocal skills.


CHATBURN


Wells, Mrs Evelyn Ridge, Mrs Mary Carwell, Mrs Amy Isherwood.


Hartley gave details of the •17th Produce and Handicraft Show, taking place on Satur­ day in the Memorial Institute, to be o|>cned at 2-2U n.m. by Mrs Barbara Blades, licensee of the Black Bull Hotel. The show promises to be as colourful and fascinating as ever and a warm welcome is


Holiday topic The main topic of chat


extended to all visitors. _ Town crier Miss M. Bair­


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anuniK members at the Libb- U-sciale Club, Chatburn, was their summer holiilays. There was a good atten­


stow gave news of forthcom­ ing local and village events. Birthday greetings were read


members who have not paid are asked to do so at the next meeting on August ltith. There are still vacancies for


■ Membei’s expressed good wishes to Mrs Edith Cross, who is in hospital in Rlack-


the trip to the Old-Time Music Hall on September 21st. but it is essential that you l>ook with the secretary or treasurer as quickly us possible.


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sion and |)oints were awarded to the walkers for things observed along the way. Mrs Hartley expressed


dance at the elub, where tlie usual domino session was enjoyed. Tea hostesses were Mrs F. Campbell and Mrs M.


by Mrs E. Peel. Mrs A. Seed had the high­


est score in the domino ses­


thanks to Miss B. Woodcock for organising the enjoyable ramble and to Mrs Peel for arranging indoor games. A reminder was given that


tion.


ItidK'vay. Today there will be a bmpo session, stalling at 2-15 P-m-


For children A coffee moraine and brine-


nml-buy stall held at Chat- burn Methodist Church raised £87 for the National Chil­


dren’s Home. This effort was to support


next month it will be the quarterly waste pa|>er collec­


an appeal to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the NCH and to hell) build a home for abused children on the Fylde.


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