CUtheioe 3~J, (Editorial), 22.12.! (Adnertisiiir/). Bimilei/ 122331 (Classified) m News from the Villages
Theatre treats Pupils at St Mary’s RC
School. Sabden, have two theatre treats in store this week.
Theatre Company is pres enting “The Blue Bird of Happiness" for all the chil dren and, next Thursday, Burnley Youth Theatre will present its production about protecting the environment, “The Tale of a Snot Monster," to the juniors. There will also be a workshop. Tomorrow, the school
Tomorrow, the Scottish National
Children’s
their annual trip to the Hot Ice Show in Blackpool oil October 15th. Former Olympic gold medalist Robin Cousins is the show's choreographer and there is a list at the back of church for the names of anyone wishing to go. The cost is i'll.
Witch walk The “Rendle Witch
says farewell to its secre tary, Mrs Joan 1,alloy, who is leaving to take up’ a new post in Great Har wood.
Friends of St Mary's Asso ciation takes place on
The next meeting of the
October (ith in school at 7- 30 p.m.
immediate future will be (i p.m. on Saturday and 1(1- 30 a.m. on Sunday, to be taken by the new parish priest, Fr Michael Fair- dough.
Mary's RC Church for the
Mass times New Mass times at St
at Sabden Over (ids were as follows:
Marsden. Gents — G. Walmsley. Thursday:
Monday: Radies — K.
Radies — Mrs Charnley and Mrs Rickies. Gents — Mr Carr and Mrs Mars den. Dominoes: Monday —
Thursday — Mrs Lilian Abbott, Mrs Ivy Cottam,
Mr James Royal, Miss Bernadette Taylor and Mrs Bessie Brennand.
Mr Richard Eden and Mr William Cooke. Raffles: Monday — Miss
Whist winners Weekly whist winners
speaker, Dr Bond, who gave a talk, entitled "Rife at the to))." Dr Bond, a female scien tist, told members that in
ton Wl invited members from Downham's institute to celebrate - their (Kith birthday with a party. Rresident Mrs 1). Bal- shaw introduced the guest
Birthday party Members of Rittle Mit-
Walk" to raise cash for St Nicholas’s Organ Restora tion Fund sets off on Sun day at ll-JO a.m. from the rose gardens. Colin Cooke is leading the six to seven- mile walk around the Newchurch area and both walkers and sponsors are wanted. Everyone is wel come to take part.
day at 2-15 p.m. at the Methodist Church when
lowship meets next Thurs
Fellowship Sabden Women’s F el-
Mrs Hilda Homer will speak about her work as a courier.
RIMINGTON
Institute gradually filled with colour and artistry on Tuesday night as Mrs Jane Baron unfolded her beau tiful patchwork (iuilts, each one intricate and eye catching, some with bold colours and geometric designs, others of subtle toning shades and floral motifs. Rimington WI members
Patchwork quilts Rimington Memorial
Davies, Mrs H. Grainger, Mrs V. Duckworth. Gents — Mr Knowles, Mr J.
Tra.vnor, Mr B. Edwards. Dominoes: Mrs T. Tay
awarded to: Whist: Ladies — Mrs M.
W. Ingleby, Mr J. Traynor, Mrs M. Edmond son, Mrs Waddington.
lor, Mr B. Cooke, Mrs Oddie. Draw: Mrs Sutton, Mr
how the craft of quiltmak ing had its origins in the early pioneering days of America, springing from the economical patching together of the best parts of worn clothes to make cheap and warm bed covers. Today there is a renewed interest in this form of needlecraft, with nourishing quiltmuking classes in many areas. Members were able to
examine and admire the quilts at close quarters and Mrs Baron answered many questions. Mrs A. Seed expressed thanks to Mrs Baron. Rimington WI president
l!HiS she had become head of Westholme School, Blackburn, where she worked to promote the school and its good work through speeches and lec tures to many outside organisations and at school events. In over 20 years, she
Edith Hayes and Mrs Maud Wade. Thursday — Mrs Nora Hargreaves. Mrs Evelyn Ford, Mrs Gladys Walmsley and Miss Edith Hayes.
in this years large village class of the North West Britain in Bloom competi tion — according to the judge. In a report following his
from residents led to Sab- den winning second prize
Blooming report A good all-round effort
tour of inspection in July, he pointed out several high spots — the colourful gardens along Whalley Road, the baskets a.t the White Hart and the climb ing roses at St Nicholas's Church Hall. Rear Tree Cottage on
had expanded the school’s size, including the estab lishment of the Duke of Edinburgh awards and pupil trips abroad. Dr Bond told many amusing stories of events while headmistress at the school, as well as during her time as a magistrate. Mrs Balshaw presented
her with a flower arrange ment and thanked her for
gave a report on the suc cessful trip to the Edin burgh Tattoo and it was announced that Mrs Marian Dust is to be the delegate at the autumn council meeting. Mr and Mrs Clarkson
life at Westholme. Mrs Rhillis Bumsey
arranged the musical entertainment. Competition winners for
Whins Avenue, the gar dens at Rendleside Close and the sheltered accom modation at Rittlemoor were all given top marks. He said that while there
“A favourite brooch” were Mrs W. Hoyal, Mrs S. Morgan, Mrs M. Chadwick and the Downham winner was Mrs Parkinson. Mrs Newhouse thanked
was not much space for tree planting in the main streets, the village had a good selection of trees in the open areas and some well-maintained pathways. The play area and play
BILLINGTON
ing fields were described as first class and litter- free. The grounds of St Nicholas’s Church and the Methodist Church and the new bowling green were also commended. Overall, he gave the vil
lage 71 out of a possible 90 marks and commented: “I found Sabden a very clean and well-maintained vil lage with a very good chil dren’s play area, and the concerted" effort by the community in building the new bowling pavilion was very commendable. An excellent effort from everyone concerned."
Annual trip St Nicholas's
members are planning Church
■Dewhurst who showed beautiful slides of America where they flew over the Grand Canyon in a helicop ter.
Baptist Church social hour welcomed Mr and Mrs J.
Grand Canyon Members of Ebenezer
a vote of thanks by Mra K. Rowe, and Miss M.Ka.v played the organ.. Next week. Mr J. Earn-
Refreshments followed
shaw, of Wilpshire, will be the guest speaker. At the ladies’ tea and
chat, a surprise party was given by Mrs G. Whittam to celebrate her ruby wed ding. She was given a card, which was signed by everyone, and a plant which she was delighted with.
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listened as she described the history and techniques time being, of the many traditional patterns, with evocative names like “grandmother’s flower garden,” “storm at sea," Dresden plate” and "friendship star.” Mrs Baron explained
been due to take place at Rimington Memorial Insti tute on September 22rd has been postponed for the
Dance postponed The dance which had
WEST BRADFORD
problems and dog dirt „,Tlle venue is St Paul’s were on the agenda at a Church, Low Moor, and meeting of West Bradford Hie event starts at 7-20 Parish Council.
Footpath issue Footpaths,
parking el’oe next Wednesday,
path diversion at the Three Rivers Caravan Park are to be withdrawn, TT-
Scottish scenes
president Mrs Pat Duck worth and thanked by Mrs Anne Cobb. The monthly competi
tish scenes were shown to members of Bolton-by- Bowland Wl by guest s p e a k e r Mr C h a r l e s Walmslcy. He was introduced by
Susan Catternack, Mrs Alice Pickard and Mrs Pat Duckworth. Members were told that
Mrs V. Gardiner told members that the WI magazine “Home and Country” was to be avail able to the general public- on bookstalls in the near future. The R.F.W.I. autumn
village at the beginning of cj:ll vehicles on the playing the month, had raised field parking area was'dis- cussed. A meeting is to be
their Wl stall at the recent Heritage Fair, held in the
0122, and 0211 would be donated towards the
Church Tower Fund of St P e te r and St P au l’s Church. M e m h e r s w e r e
council meeting is on October (ith at the town hall, Lancaster, from 10-20 a.m. to 2 p.m. Miss Mary Bairstow, WI area leader, is hoping to organise a coach from this locality. Anyone wishing to join this mav apply to her (0200 1-15501). There is to be a collec
man of Rimington WI Show Committee, thanked everyone who helped in any way to make the recent handicraft and pro duce show such a happy and successful occasion. Mrs E. Hartley
tion of toys and gifts for the NSRCC at the autumn council meeting and all WI branch members are invited to support this appeal. Mrs A. Reacock, chair
including an invitation to the problem of take-away Pendleton WI next Tues- fuo(] litter in the playing day. On October (ith the ~ ' ‘
Autumn Council Meeting at Lancaster Town Hall lak e s p 1 a c e a n d , o n October 20th, an invitation to join Sawley WI has been extended. The senior citizens’
announced that the crea tive sewing classes were to commence on Septem ber 2,Sth at 1-20 i).m. in the Men’s Club at Riming ton Memorial Institute. Thanks were expressed
Rittle Mitton for an enjoy able evening.
to Mrs C. Wilson, Mrs I). Eecles and Mrs .1. Hyde for their work in arranging Rimington WI’s floral exhibition at the recent flower festival at Gisburn Church. It had been much admired. Mrs B. Spencer gave
Texas," given by Miss J a n e t Wa t e rwo r th , who will also show slides. The proceeds of the WI stall will go towards the senior citizens’party.
Bowland YFC met on Monday for a demonstra tion on sheepdog training and dog agility by Mr T. Jackson. A vote of thanks was
Dog agility Members of Bolton-by-
details of a proposed Christinas shopping trip to York on November 22nd. All interested people should apply to Mrs Spencer (0200 -1-15-112). On Tuesday, the art
Christmas meal will be held at the Duke of York Hotel, Grindleton. and next month’s meeting, on October 5th, will be a talk, entitled “A teenager in
Christmas party takes place on November 12th. December 1st will be a visit to the Spout Farm Nurseries at Rongridge, followed by an evening meal. On January -Ith, the WI
reminded of future events, new litter bins, to alleviate . . • .
parish council. It was suggested that
tion was for a Scottish sou venir and was won by Mrs
Appealing slides of Scot- works.
waiting for comments from Waddington Parish Coun cil, regarding the exit of the footpath via the brick-
down by the Kibble Valley Council are adhered to. The parish council is still
sought from Preston Archives, with a view to celebrating the parish's centenary. The problem of irrepon- sible parking by eommer-
that a further request for a footpath between the village and village hall was not to be considered by Lancashire County Coun cil, which has said it does not consider the site acci dent-prone. It is hoped that an alternative speed restriction will be found. Information has been
Regret was expressed
about the condition of land '(aw lf -V™ need transport, at Pilling’s Corner. It is £.a is "’’ll leave Read hoped that this will be Church at 7 p.m. resolved soon. Objections to the foot
providing stipulations laid HStCO ard enigma President Mrs Sally
GRINDLETON “
Dowds welcomed mem bers of Billington and Rangho WI to the Septem ber meeting, when Mr Ron Severs, of Fuhvood, gave an entertaining ami
G. Moir for what had been a stimulating and absorb ing evening. Flowers were presented
tives and unravel the enigma of “A mysterious Edwardian romance in old postcards." He was thanked bv Mrs
to Mrs A. Hailwood to mark her 85th birthday. A jumble sale will be
held on September 20th. Items can be taken to the Methodist Schoolroom between 2 and -I p.m. on September 29th. After several draw
arranged between the Playing Field Manage ment Committee and the
field area, be sited and that a dog-fouling bin be placed at the junction of Bowland Gate Lane.
pleasant evening as guests was won By Mrs M. Ibbot of Basiudl Eaves \V I and enjoyed listening to Mr Patten recounting the adventures of his journey to India, Nepal and his Himalayan trek. His quite remarkable travelogue of films made his lecture real and enjoyable. The members of Bashall
ford WI spent a very
Eaves WI were thanked by the visitors for the
hospitality shown to them. The fullowing evening.
demonstration entitled: untitled “Wildlife around "What shall we do with Britain and in the gar- it?"
Hey wood, gave a talk and jraVt. a talk and slide show, .
given by Julie Tebbitt. Next week’s meeting includes a games evening and will take place in the village hall at 7-15 p.m.
SLAIDBURN
classes led by Mrs A. Walker resumed in the schoolroom at Salem Chapel, Martin Top, at 1 p.m. The Rimington WI carol concert is to take place on December 20th. Mrs K. Scott read birth
day greetings for Septem ber and the winning entries in a competition for a needlecase belonged to Mrs E. Jackson, Mrs C. Duckworth and Mrs M. McPherson.
and domino drive at Kimington Memorial Insti tute, a plate supper was served and prizes were
Whist drive At the monthly whist
Vet welcomed Slaidburn Young Farm
ers met in the village hall on Monday for an interest ing and amusing talk by Mr Neil Roberts on his work as a vet. Next week’s meeting is
son reminded members of the birthday party on Tuesday at the Lower Buck, Waddington, and also that the next meeting would be the annual meet ing on October -Ith at 2-15 p.m. Birthday greetings were
a visit to Townson’s Trac tors at Hellifield. Mem bers were congratulated on their successes in the Young Farmers’ classes at the Hodder Valley Show on Saturday.
Town crier Guest speaker at Slaid-
burn WI was Clitheroe Town Crier Mr Roland Hailwood. Mr Hailwood explained
that town criers, or bell men, go back in history to when information and news were passsed by word of mouth. Following his talk, he
donned his red coat and called out member Chris tine Scott’s birthday. He was thanked by
Margaret Shaw, before being asked to' judge a competition for “a bell," which was won by Edith Lawson. th President Joan Haworth
extended* to Mrs Chew, Mrs Lewis and Mrs Mack enzie. The competition for a nutritious recipe was won by Mrs P. Rush- worth.
CHATBURN
session, members of Chat- burn’s Ribblesdale Club enjoyed a domino drive. The winners were Mrs
Domino drive In place of the bingo
today, but members are asked to meet at 1 p.m. prompt for the outing.
Prizegiving
The annual promotion Sunday, including prize- (firing, was held at Chat-
arranging the golden jubi lee dinner, which was held at the Spread Eagle Hotel, Sawley, and said that McCally, Kim Mary would be the dele- Becky hrankland gate at the autumn council meeting. Thu next meeting is on
anked Mary Parker for
October 5th, where there will be a demonstration on skin care.
Crafts The next meeting of the
Sunday. Mr Mark Alker, a for
>urti Methodist Church on
Hanson, Kim Townson, Amanda Boyer. Primary — James, Philippa, Rose and Simon Ireland, Joshua and Jasmine Black, Gillian and Karen Hanson, Ashley
mer pupil, presented prizes to the following children: Seniors — Adam Boyer, David
Boyer, Charlotte Keighley and Megan Whittaker. The preacher was Mr R.
Calderstones Fellowship is on September 27th, at 2 p.m., in Laneside School, where Mrs Birtwistle will
demonstrate crafts. Names are being taken
for a trip to Granada Stu dios on October 14th, price £10.50.
C. Johnson. READ
McLoughlin of Whalley and the organist was Mrs
D. Grosvenor and Mrs F. Bowskill. Tea hostesses were Mrs E. Campbell and Mrs M. Ridgway. There is no club meeting
entertaining and enlight ening talk. The products of Mrs Hey wood’s skill were raffled and refreshments were served as the visitors thanked their West Brad ford hosts. President Miss K. Han
assortment of vegetables and fruit into most unusual and attractive dishes. Miss M. Bottomley thanked Mrs Hey wo oil for an
She transformed an
West Bradford WI mem bers became the hosts to Great Harwood WI and the guest speaker, Mrs P.
Himalayan trek Members of West Brad
backs, the team which was eventually fielded in the Hapton quiz achieved a very creditable score. Gifts for needy children, organised by the NSPCC, should be given to Mrs Dowds before October 5th. A Christmas cookery day has been organised for November 19th. Members of other institutes who would like to attend should contact Mrs M. Miller (0200-I I1252). A competition for "My favourite old postcards"
son and Mrs H. Read. At the annual meeting
in October, a chicken sup per will be served. Nomi nation forms for the com mittee are available from Mrs M. Miller.
Concern was expressed Please inform Mrs Joyce P-m.
the Annual Deanery Quiet Hour, to ho hplrl in
bers in Read are invited to
Quiet hour Mothers' Union mem
GISBURN
Hour, to be held in Clith- L iv e ly S e rv ic e In spite of taking part in
the previous day's three peaks walk, along with members of St Mary's Church, Gisburn, and St Aiden’s Church, Hellifield, Canon G. Walker showed no sign of fatigue as he led a lively family service at Gisburn on Sunday morn ing.
Lloyd gave a reading from St Luke’s Gospel, which Canon Walker used as the basis for his address, in the form of a quiz, testing the memories of young and old alike. Mrs Diane Rice was at the organ. Canon Walker thanked
Chorister Matthew
unusual talk about old postcards. He invited the audience to become detec
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PENDLETON
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