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Enjoyable Ail enjoyable afternoon
was spent by members nf
the Ribblesdale Club, Chatham, at their meet ing' where (Inminues and
chatting gave pleasure to all.
K. Campbell, Mrs A. I’reston and Mrs M. Itidg- way.
Tea hostesses were Mrs
sent to all those unable to attend through illness.
Get well wishes were
bingo session starting at 2- 15 p.m. prompt.
Today there wil be a burn Methodist Church
Holy Land At the meeting of Chat-
Women’s Fellowship, Mrs Doris Giles presided and Mrs Ruth Hudson was pianist. Guest speaker was Miss
life in the form of photo graphs, articles, cuttings etc. The institute was invited to make contribu tions.
WEST BRADFORD
the group meeting at Waddington on March 23rd and names were taken for an evening visit to Alston Hall, with a cookery demonstration on April 27th. A letter was read from
Tickets were on sale for Hall update
CARVE asking members to write to their MP about the reorganisation of Kib ble Valley. A competition for the
largest number of items in a matchbox was won by Mrs D. Haworth (112), Mrs H. Read (101) and Mrs M. Thornber (!)2). At the next meeting oil
Bradford Playing Fieltl management committee, chairman Mr David Sharp gave his report on the vil lage hall, which is nearing completion. Fund-raising events continued to be successful and were essen tial for the purchase of internal fittings and equip ment. A questionnaire has
At the AGM of West
Royal, Mrs Ivy Cottam, Mrs Dorothy Houghton and Miss Bernadette Tay
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lor.T h u rsd a y ’s whist: Ladies — Mrs B. Bren- nand and Mrs Pickles. Gents — Mrs D. Slinger and Mrs G. Walmsley. Dominoes — Mrs Ivy Cot- tam , Mrs D o ro th y Houghton, Mrs Maud Wade, Miss Bernadette Taylor and Mr Roland Ford.
March 10th there will be an audio-visual presenta tion by Mr M. Berry, enti
Carol Walker who gave a most interesting talk about her visit to the Holy Land organised by two former ministers in the circuit, the Rev. Graeme and Rev. Elaine Halls. She told members that her m o s t m e m o r a b 1 e experience was seeing the sunrise over the Lake ol Galilee and two other meaningful memories were to stand where it is thought Jesus stood as he wept over Jerusalem and to visit the garden tomb. There was an excellent
attendance at the meeting and the bring-and-buy stall was well supported.
vision game “Countdown” was the theme for a social evening on Saturday at Chat b u r n Methodist Church. Four pairs competed in
Raised £55 The Channel Pour tele
the heats and the final between winners Bob Frost and Adam McCally will take place in March. Supper was served and
tled “Water is Life.” Hos tesses will be Mrs B. Read, Mrs E. Rowntree, Mrs J. Roylc, Mrs A. Slater and Mrs C. Taylor. M e m b e r s w e r e
reminded to bring bingo prizes and groceries to the meeting, if possible. If not they can be left with Mrs S. Dowds or Mrs C. Tay lor.
SIMONSTONE Floral art
W1 will meet in the old school hall at 7-3(1 p.m. tonight when Mr Peter Foley, of Holden Clough Nursery, will talk about “Plants for llower arrang ing." The competition will be for the best foliage pot plant and there will be a cosmetics stall.
Simonstone with Read
Whist Thirty players enjoyed a
whist drive held in Simon- stone Old School when winners were: Ladies — Mrs Hop wood, Mrs D. Slinger, Mrs C. Scaliill (cons). Gents — Mrs B.
£55 raised for Junior Mis sionary Association funds.
been circulated for resi dents to indicate their hobbies and interests so that their activities can be catered for wherever pos sible. The building has a main hall with sprung floor suitable for most sports, as well as social functions, plus a lounge/mceting- rooni, kitchen, toilets, changing facilities and two rooms at first floor level. It is intended to arrange a preview before the official opening. On behalf of the commit
tivals was given to mem bers of Sabden Women’s
Festivals A talk about Jewish fes
Mrs H. Holmer gave a v e ry humorous and enlightening talk and the meeting was chaired by Mrs Pat Ainsworth. The ladies of the parish church provided refreshments. The next meeting is on
Fellowship who met in St Nicholas's Church Hall.
£500 raised
the annual whist and domino drive organised by Bolton-by-Howland organ isations. MCs were Mr II. Pickard (dominoes), Mr W. Crossley (whist). Whist winners were:
There were 32 tables at W
detailed account of the tri ennial meeting in the Hague, which she attended as delegate and one of her final duties as chairman of LFWI. A vote
of thanks was given by Mrs M. Hopwood. The annual dinner,
which was held at the Abbots Court Restaurant,
Ladies — Mrs .1. Crab tree, Mrs 1). Hogg, Mrs N. Hurford, Mrs M. Blackmore. Gents — Mr J. Taylor, Mrs A. Phillip, Mr S. Hogg, Mrs.I. Robinson. Dominoes: Mrs M. Phi
lips, Mrs E. Capstick, Mrs F. Cooke, Mr J. Black-
more, Mrs Moon, Mr E. Nowell, Mrs W. Concilia.
Miss M. Pye. Thanks were expressed
tee, Mr Sharp presented a gift to Mrs E. Aspin, who has retired after a period of If) years. Amidst the thanks for her loyalty and Stirling work was the gen eral hope that she would return after a rest period. Officials elected for the
man), Mrs I. Lambert (secretary), Mrs D. Court
Thursday, February 24th, in the Baptist Chapel. It begins at 2-15 p.m. and will be a “do-it-yourself’ afternoon and will feature favourite hymns, prayers and verses.
Annual meeting The Sabden branch of
vative Association will hold its annual meeting on Monday, February 28th,
forthcoming year were Mr D. Sharp (chairman), Mr A. Marsden (vice-chair
(treasurer), Miss S. Morris (minute secretary). Com mittee: Mr J. Lynch, Mr T. Knowles, Mr A. Mars den, Mrs J. Robinson, Mr J. Stevenson, Mr A. Bris tol, Mr P. Ireland, Mr D. Leng. Other representatives:
in the Methodist Rooms at S p.m.
Numbers please St Mary's School is the
venue for a prize bingo
Dawson, Mr F. Riley, Mr E. Neild (cons). Mrs P. Larkin was MC and spe cial prize was won by Mrs Wilkinson. The next drive will be
Jumble time
held in Grindleton Meth odist Church schoolroom tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to go along and help raise funds for the chapel. Items for the sale can be taken to the chapel on Fri day afternoon.
A jumble sale will be
WI were welcomed to the meeting by president Mrs
No idle hands Members of Grindleton
S. Dowds. The theme of the eve
ning was •‘members’ night” with demonstrations of rag-rug making, spinning, lace-making and flower arranging, as well as dis plays of completed items including home-made jig saws, photgraphs, shawls and tapestries. Details were outlined of
on March 1st. P a n t o t im e
Players production of “Dick Whittington” con tinues in the United Reformed Church. Read, this evening, tomorrow anti Saturday at 7-15 p.m. and also 2-311 p.m. on
Read and Simonstonc
Mrs C. Cherry and Mr G. Monks (parish council), Mrs J. Trippier (WI), Mr H. Kav (leisure club), Mrs M. Milchell (St Cath erine’s Church), Mrs F. Pye (Methodist Church), Mrs T. Howe, (Mother and Toddler Group), D. Wear- don (Guides), Mr D. Bris tol (Scouts), Dr A. Carter (youth club). Mr David Bristol will
WADDINGTON Woman of vision
An afternoon talk and slide presentation about
continue to organise fund raising activities, which at tile moment are the sports day, a craft fair and the offer to hold a street
who have contributed to make the village hall project a reality.
party. Mr Sharp thanked all
Lent
adults, £2 members, £1.50 juniors and senior citizens, can be obtained from Pol lard's Garage, post office, library or Spar, in Read, and aiso cast members.
Saturday. Tickets costing £2.5(1 for
Wild flowers The next meeting of
Simonstone Garden Club
Bright Hour in West Bradford M e t h o il i s t Church, speaker the Rev.
At the meeting of the
E. Joselin was made wel come. His theme for the
the writing of a Norwich woman who had visions was given to Waddington Methodist Church Net
work.Chairman Mrs Marion Wood welcomed guest speaker tile Rev. Rachel Simper, of Clitheroe Par ish Church, to the well- attended meeting. She showed slides and
evening tomorrow at 7 p.m. for 7-30 p.m. start.
the Kibble Valley Conser
to all those who supported the event, helping to raise over £500.
Spring bulbs Chairman of Holland
Gardening Club, Bolton- by-Bowland, Mr Derek Swindle-hurst welcomed Mr D. Mowle, of Lancas ter. who gave a most interesting and informa tive talk on spring bulbs. He showed many colour
ful slides to illustrate his talk and was thanked by Mrs M. A. Bosonnet. At the next meeting on
March Dili at 7-30 p.m. Mr Ben Andrew will talk about container growing.
Tower repairs A well supported quiz
night was organised by Mi ami Mrs Michael and Claire Dakin, on behalf ot Boiton-by-Bowlaml Drama Group, to raised £220 for St Peter and St Paul's Church tower repair fund. There were 20 teams
and quizmaster was tile vicar, the Rev. David Mewis, who also took part in the quiz. Winners were: Wlii-
Whalley, was enjoyed by everyone. A letter was read from
Mr David Nuttall, of Suf folk, who is trying to trace
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Parade service All Venture Scouts,
his family ancestors who previously lived in Wis- well. He hopes members will be able to help him in his search. Details of the Nab group meeting, to be held at
reminded that Sunday is the monthly parade in St John’s Church, Read, at the 11 a.m. service. All members are asked to attend. l Assistant Venture Scout
Cubs and Guides are
recovering from a recent accident, is wished a speedy recovery by the Scout and Guide commit tee.
eader Helen Vincent,
Whallev Methodist Church hall mi May 4th at 7-30
p.in, were given out. Wis- well WI will be hosts. Competition winners
Waste paper The waste paper collec
tion in Read now has permanent change of date
be held on March Dth, when there will be a jewellery stall and hos tesses will be Mrs Fenlon and Mrs M. Clegg.
were Mrs B. Backhouse, Mrs D. Hill and Mrs D. Corner and raffle winner was Mrs A. Webster. Tile next meeting will
SLAIDBURN: We need help
The committee mem bers of Slaidburn. New
ton, Dunsop Bridge and Lane Ends May Queen Festival and Sports are appealing for more youn ger people to join them. At the moment a great
h u r r y s a l e m u s t e n d s o o n S a v e up to
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are urged to attend the meeting on Monday, in Slaidburn Village Hall a t ;
p.in., and give support.
spoke about Julian of Nor
wich, her city and her writings, “The Revela
tions of Divine Love.” Julian lived in a cell in
Norwich and her work was written after a series ot visions which followed a miraculous recovery from
P. Astin, Mrs D. Green. MrJ. Wrigley. Mrs.l. Pal- lister, Mr M. Dakin, Mrs L. Trotter, Mrs S. Pres ton, Mr D. Pascoe, Mrs
Lloyd.Mr Mewis and Mrs Park thanked everyone for their support.
Carcass judging mOn Monday evening,
a serious illness. Pianist for tile enjoyable
afternoon was Mrs Pliyjis Fisher and tea and biscuits
were served. The speaker at the next
will be held next Thursday at 7-30 p.m. ill the old school. Speaker for the evening Mr Bill Loads, will be talking about “Wild flowers in Britain." The shop will re-open on
a village scrapbook cover ing all aspects of village
Sunday from 11 ii.m. to 12 noon.
afternoon was the period of Lent. He spoke of the ritual performed in some churches on Ash Wednes day when the vicar burnt the palm crosses and placed the ash in the form of a cross on the heads of parishioners. He said how Lent was a time of thought and exchanging ideas between different religions. Mrs M. Sleatli thanked Mr Joselin for his most interesting talk.
Happy returns
Waddin'gton WI enjoyed the -kStli birthday party ot the branch held at Wad- dow Hall. After welcoming evervone. president Mrs Jean Oldroyd read cards from former members who have moved away. A film show was given
Thiriv members of
meeting, on February 2 llh, will be Mr 1-red Leigh, of Whalley.
Bowland Young Fanners’ Club met in the village to travel to E. Slinger and Sons, Butchers, Great Harwood, for carcass judging. Master judge was Mr K. Pilkington. Results. Seniors: Boys
embers of Bolton-by- Dairy visit
Young Farmers’ Club had an enjoyable visit to Sin- gleton’s'Dairy, Longridge, on Monday. They were given a guided tour of the factory by Bill Riding, who was thanked by David Harrison. Next week’s meeting
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Cornthwaite, B. Fergu son, T. Whitwell. Girls — joint 1, L. Bolton and B. Whitwell. J. Towler. A vote of thanks was
given by Mr P. Pope. Next week’s meeting
by Miss Hilda Enisden on ail international rally lor Guides held in India. The extremely good photo
graphs. which delighted members, gave an exotic look at tlie sights of the
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mark Women’s World Day of Prayer with services on March’ -1th entitled "Go, See and Act” written by the ladies of Palestine. The interdenominational
Sabden women are to
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will be on Tuesday when members will travel to “Wavelengths” in Nelson. Members are asked to meet in the village at 7
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attend the spring council meeting in Southport.
After discussion, members unanimously voted to sup port the resolution to improve the law governing company pensions and delegates were instructed
world will be taking part in similar services to mark the day of prayer.
crowd turned out for Sab den Horticultural Society’s “Gardeners’ Question Time,” held at the White Hurt. People keen to solve
weather, a very good Oriental style
their gardening problems came from out of the vil lage to lis ten to the experts, who included pro fessional nurseryman Frank Taylor, from Che shire. Joining him on the panel were society mem bers Mr Alun Parfitt and Mr Les White, an expert on alpine plants. They answered ques
nishing was demonstrated to members of Dunsop Bridge WI by Mrs Wright, of Gisburn WI. She was thanked by Mrs J. Wood. The competition for a
The art of Japanese gar
Aromatherapy On a bitterly cold night.
3!) members and one guest attended the meeting of Billington anil Langlio WI to hear Miss Susan Duer- ilen speak abuut aromath erapy. explaining the dif ferent properties of each oil. Mrs Barbara Cliarlson thanked the speaker on
behalf of members. As a fund-raising effort,
how to vote. A visitor from Aust
ralia. Mrs W. Milligan, who has attended several meetings, was wished well on her return home.
DUNSOP BRIDGE
members were each given £1 and asked to increase the amount within two
months.Meanwhile, they were reminded that those wish ing to take part in the WI trip to the Fdinburgli Tat
too should have made the necessary arrangements before March 31st. It was reported that
plans were being finalised for another trip nearer to home — Alston Hall on Monday for dinner and ail illustrated talk, entitled "Across Canada to the Rocky Mountains," by Mr
John Shaw. Birthday flowers were
napkin was won by Mrs I. Barker and draw winner was Mrs,J. Carr. Birthday greetings were
tions on subjects as varied as rhododendrons, onions and indoor plants, and the audience considered it an evening well spent.
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given to Mrs Wood, Miss M. Worswiek and Mrs K. Metcalfe and a letter of thanks for a hook token was received from Mr R.
presented to Mrs Anne Brewer. The raffle winner was Mrs Audrey Wood and the competition to find the best keep-fit tip was won by Mrs Joyce Darby.
WISWELL
Haworth.Mrs K. Bond will be delegate to the spring council meeting in South- port. The March meeting will
Busy meeting At the meeting of Wis-
include a talk
by.Mr and Mrs Lloynds about the River Ho'dder and a com petition for the best photo
graph of the Hodder Val ley. Hostesses will he Miss Worswiek, Mrs W. Fox and Mrs S. Mason.
well WI, held ill Barrow School, birthday greetings were extended to Mrs Conner, Mrs Clarke and Mrs Webster. Speaker Mrs Joan Fen
In the warmth A cold bins!cry night
was transformed into an
evening full of warmth when members of 1 liorn- lcy-in-Wlieatloy WI were transported, via a highly amusing talk, to the Carib
bean.Mr George Dobson recounted many stories, including how he managed to get a whole ship’s eom- panv to toast tile Queen Mother’s birthday, and was thanked by president
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