J " News from the Villages


doorstep, it is time to have a final clear out before closing the door on the winter’s chills and how much of the last few months’ accumulated rub­ bish is just wastepaper and cardboard? Chipping residents are urged not to throw it away, however, as every little will add to the fund for the new play area.


Have a clear out With autumn on the


ski]) will be back on the Garstang Hoad car park on Saturday and Sunday. Anyone who cannot take their newspapers, maga­


The regular wastepaper


zines and cardboard to the skip themselves may leave a message at the post office or telephone 61323 and it will be collected.


village school, as the vil­ lage hall was being repaired. President Mrs E. Brindle welcomed everyone and birthday greetings went to Mrs L. Nelson and Mrs E. Edgar. A cookery demonstration is to take place at the day conference at Stonyhurst and members were reminded of the autumn council meeting in Lancas­ ter.


Calls for help Downham WI met in the


have recently visited insti­ tutes at Mitton, Sabden and Dunsop Bridge. Guest speakers were


Downham members


Samaritans Jean and Mar­ garet, who showed a video and explained how people


approached the organisa­ tion for help. They told members how they were on call 24 hours a day in shifts and answered many questions. Mrs A. Binns proposed


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a vote of thanks and served supper, along with Mrs M. Courtney and Mrs Edgar. Mrs E. Parker referred to the “Messiah” performance on October 8th at Blackburn Cathe­ dral and the rehearsal at Downham on October 2nd, at 2 p.m., to which everyone is welcome.


HURST GREEN


Ladies — Mrs R. Richard­ son, Mrs C. Holden. Gents — Mrs D. Knowles, Mr J. Waddington. Dominoes: Mrs M. A.


also sent to Mrs Kathleen Seed, who is ill at home, to Mr Charlie Holden, who is recovering from an acci­ dent, and to all sick mem­ bers and friends. The next meeting will


sorry to hear that Mrs Mary Duxbury, one of the group’s founder members, is ill in Blackburn Royal Infirmary and good wishes were expressed for her speedy recovery. Get well messages were


by Mrs Helen Hartley and Mrs Mary Jackson. Members were very


be on Tuesday, in the jubi­ lee room, at 7-30 p.m.


Cardwell, Mrs M. McMan- oman, Mrs E. Jacques, Mrs M. Whalley. Raffle prizes were won


at Hurst Green Over 60s’ Club, due to members being on holiday or ill. Whist and dominoes were played. Whist winners were:


Good wishes Numbers were depleted


Tale about tea Visitors from Barley


to mark the death of Mrs Margaret Oldfield and Miss Hannah Heaton, valued past WI members and close friends of many local people. Members heard that


Centre will benefit from part proceeds of this year’s Christmas fayre, which will be held on December 3rd. Mrs Janet Whitaker, senior physioth­ erapist, has accepted an invitation to open the event. A silence was observed


nall thanked all members who had contributed to the successful Clitheroe WI Show and proudly dis­ played the two trophies won by Gisburn members for their combined efforts in the preserves and con­ fectionery sections. Clitheroe Physiotherapy


and Heilifield attended the Gisbum WI meeting, when Taylor’s Tea, of Harrogate, gave a talk and video presentation about the story of tea and its countries of origin. A cup of tea followed, accompan­ ied by supper made by the host members. President Mrs J. Gor-


to share the harvest even­ song at St Peter’s Church, Simonstone, at 6-30 p.m. on Sunday, when the preacher will be the Rev. Peter Furness, retired vicar of Worsthome.


AGM will take place onTuesday at Read Con­ stitutional Club at 7-30


Show society Read Show Society’s


E.m. Afterwards there will meeting.


e a short committee


ers’ Union are asked to try and attend special meeting in church on Tuesday for the enrolment of new members and com­


Enrolment date Members of Read Moth­


missioning service of Mrs Joyce Law as enrolling member and Mrs Cynthia C a r te r as a s s is ta n t enrolling member.


classes will commence again at Read School on Monday at 7 p.m. Further details may be obtained from Mrs Iris Baldwin (0282 772795).


Flower arranging F low er a r ra n g in g


that a well-earned place on supermarket and main shop shelves has been won by the WI’s fact-filled magazine, "Home and Country.” Members heard that to obtain a sales posi­ tion there are many cri­ teria to meet, before per­ mission is given. At October’s meeting,


Denman College, the WI’s educational and residential outlet, which runs a wide variety of courses contin- ously throughout the year, has announced an exten­ sion of buildings to accom­ modate more music, dance and arts. It was also reported


both seniors and juniors will be received at Read Cricket Club’s annual pre­ sentation on September 30th at 7-30 p.m. in the pavilion. A murder evening has


Cricket awards Individual awards for


been arranged for October 15th, with professional actors from Preston taking part.


ish Council will take place tonight at 7-30 p.m. at Read School, S tra its Lane.


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bers of Gisburn YFC met for a talk by Mr Derek Knowles a b o u t his experiences as a motor cycle scrutineer at York­ shire and Lancashire rac­ ing circuits. lie brought along a


All about bikes On Monday night, mem­


wishing to join Gisburn WI are invited to attend on the first Thursday in the month at the Festival Hall at 7-30 p.m. — or contact any member, who


there will be a budget plant stall, the proceeds of which will boost the sun­ shine box, which finances cards and flowers sent to members on various occa­ sions. Any new members


Parish council A meeting of Read Par­


SABDEN Rwandan effort


School, Sabden, are hold- Biggest in world ing a fund-raising effort


Pupils of St Mary’s RC


next Thursday to help refugees in war-torn


used toys and books in school from 2-30 p.m September 29th, when they are hoping for lots of


Whist results . . ,


p.m., at 12 Woodside Road. Goods will be on sale and catalogues are available from Marjorie Hodbod. Everyone is wel­ come.


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at Sabden Over 60s’ social Records.” were: Ladies — Mrs M. Edmondson and Mrs I. Hodgson. Gents — Mr J. Traynor and Mr W. Ire­ land. Dominoes — Mrs F. Lowe, Miss E. Heyes and Mr R. Eden. Raffles — Mrs N. Hargreaves, Mrs M. Edmondson and Mrs M. Wade.


den, Mrs 1. Cottam and Mrs E. Ford.


raised at a recent gift evening, was presented on behalf of Sabden WI to a representative from the Derian House Appeal, Mr John Clayton. Mrs Pat White made the


Derian gift A cheque for £102,


Constitutional Club on Monday evening were: Ladies —joint 1, Mrs D. Slinger and Mrs M. Red- path. Gents — Mr E. Dearing, Mrs P. Larkin. Special prize: Mr L. Grime and MC was Mrs Pat Lar­ kin.


of a talk given at the monthly Dunsop Bridi WI meeting by Mrs Bridges, of Great Har­ wood. She explained that, in


cotton mills was the theme 'T


motor bike and leathers owned by local racer Nickv Lofthouse. Mr Knowles was thanked by


1921, children as young as eight years old had to work part-time in the mills, part-time at school. Mrs J. Wood gave a


Stephen Preston. Members met last week


vote of thanks and wel­ comed 19 members from Downham WI. A letter of thanks from


it Varley Field Farm, Horton-in-Craven, by per­ mission of Mr and Mrs S. Watson. The boys judged beef cattle and the girls :ul a handwriting com]>e-


Mill life Life in the Lancashire


various plants he had shown, including a beauti­ ful red delphinium he had raised after many years of hard work. He took along a selec­


ham Iddon, who has a nur­ sery at Hesketh Bank, gave a demonstration of a fo l ia g e and f low e r arrangement. He also showed slides of gardens, flower show displays and other attractive gardens he had seen on his travels. He told many amusing anecdotes and spoke about


completed for an outing to Chatsworth on Saturday, with the coach leaving Sabden at 9 a.m.. Other events were also discussed and members were told that the WI magazine, “Home and Country,” would be available soon. The speaker, Mr Gra­


p re s e n ta t io n a t the monthly meeting of the WI when members and guests and visitors from Barley and Downham WI attended. Arrangements were


tion of plants for sale. He was thanked for his educa­ tional and entertaining talk by Mrs K. Dyer. Supper was served by


the evening’s hostesses and birthday flowers were


Mrs I. Bleazard was given for the wedding gift and good wishes she received on her recent marriage. Mrs E. Waddington


tition. ResulLs. Boys: Senior —


sages


Steven Preston, David Graveston. Intermediate — Damon Newhouse, Alan Newhouse. Junior — Robert Lancaster, Dean Lancaster, Luke Lancas­


members. “Granny’s


she received


given to Mrs F. Cooke, Sirs M. Cliff. Mrs J. Hart­ ley, Mrs F. Haworth, Mrs H. Lansdell, Mrs M. Roberts, Mrs G. Walmsley and Sirs V. Warburton.


expressed t to to ter . plant and get well mes-


Invited from lowship meets this after- Sabden Women’s Fel- Sabden Women’s Fel­


Houghton and Mrs M. Moorhouse. Gents — Mrs P. Taylor and Mrs E. Marsden. Dominoes — Mrs N. Hargreaves, Mrs A. Parkinson, Mrs F. Cook and Mrs I. Cottam. Raffles: Mrs E. Mars­


T h u r s d a y ’s whis t: L a d ie s — Mrs D.


Monday’s whist winners G u in n e s s Book of


hoped, with support, to increase the entry in “The


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Social Hour, Billington, a sale of harvest produce was held. In total, £237 was raised


Croatian aid At the Ebenezer Baptist


from the sale of goods and donations, which will go towards Operation Agri. This will provide agricul­ tural tool sets for the Croatian Baptist churches to help rehabilitate the land damaged during the conflict. Grateful thanks were


expressed to those who supported this project with harvest goods and money. Next week’s speaker


Beauley Avenue, Simon- w.‘ ,


DALE HEAD


gregation at St James’s Church, Dale Head, and the church was beautifully decorated for the harvest thanksgiving service on Sunday. Organist was Mrs Calverley. On Monday evening, 10


tables were in use for a whist and domino drive. MCs were Mr Hogg and Mr W. Kenyon. Prizewin­ ners for whist were: H. Lofthouse, H. Jackson, S. Hogg, Mrs Grainger, Mrs Waddington, Mrs Sutton. Dominoes: Mrs Oddie,


Mr W. Kenyon, Mr D. Lowe, Mrs Pickard.


Traynor, Mrs Sanderson. Over £150 was raised on


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ter.Girls: Senior — Susan Graveston. Intermediate — Carol Graveston, Susan Downing. Junior — Helen Thwaite, Gemma Lancas­ ter, Sophie Hacking. At next week’s meeting


there will be a talk on tourism by Mrs Mary Parker. Members should meet at Gisburn Festival


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Youth group There will be an activity


and enrolment night for Read Youth Group tonight at the school on Straits Lane from 7 to 9 p.m. Please wear soft shoes as there is a new floor. Weekly sessions will


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Remedy” was won by Mrs Hall. Women in the village 'and- He was welcomed bv M. Porter, who also won invited to go along.


The competition for ker Mrs H. Homer, at 2-15 to Bolland Gardening Club Favourite


her birthday this month and she was given flowers by the president. A competition was held and won by a Downham


s])oke about her life as a preacher at the last meet­ ing, which was chaired by Mrs Pat Ainsworth.


The Rev. Rachel Simper


team. The Dunsop Bridge


president thanked mem­ bers who helped to arrange the display for the Hodder Valley Show. It won first prize and was awarded the Hodson Cup, which is now on display. The Downham represen­ tative thankedev eryone for


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and a lovely supper. The October meeting


SIMONSTONE Himalayas


Read WI, member Mrs M u r ie l B a in b r id g e enthralled everyone with slides of her trip to the Himalayas. She visited the


At Simonstone with


a very enjoyable evening ?rea a .


takes the form of a 47tn birthday dinner at the Copy Nook, Bolton-by- Bowland. The annual whist and


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the year and is open to all young people who have started secondary school, up to 16 years of age. Older members may join as volunteer helpers. For further information please contact Mrs Helen Booth (0282 772161).


Jumble sale There will be a jumble


sale in Read United Reformed Church tomor­ row at 6-15 p.m. Items for the sale can be taken to the church from 1 p.m. onwards and proceeds will go towards church funds.


Church, Read, are invited


Harvest service Members of St John’s


and Times” photographer Mr John Barry was the guest speaker at the Sep­ tember meeting of Wad­ dington WI. The meeting was pre­


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domino drive will be held in the village hall on October 29th.


scenery.Mrs Bainbridge was thanked by president Mrs Anne Atkinson. A compe­ tition for a limerick pro­ duced much laughter and was won by Kathleen Barnes, Evelyn Howarth and Kay Russell. Two teams entered the


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Games A games night was the


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night and Mr Barry spoke affectionately about the life and times of Mr Buck, as well as showing a rich tapestry of Ribble Valley life many years ago. Mrs Cowman gave a


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