riillw.vno. Advertiser & Times, June 2Jr<l, 100i_ News from the Villages


Treasure walk HThe Newton Village theay evening. This year, ased by Mr John Barber


sureall annual walking trea­ d hunt was held on Fri­


And Mi’ Martin Beattie.


being held on Saturday at the school, between 2 and •1 ii.ni. There will be cream teas, a fairground organ, a clown to entertain the chil­ dren and various side stalls.


S event took place in i laidlnirn and was organ­


the Kims family. P Children: Zoe and Lucy


Scenic outing t A scenic coach drive,


fterwards, supper was served in Newton Village Hall.Winners were: L. Bla- keinan and .1. MacNamee, Mr and Mrs H. Dixon and thc-m.


Narkinson, Kathryn Mac­ a amee, Gemma Taylor


Church birthday RNewton United


nd Kathryn Lewis. theBooby prizewinner was given bv Mrs Guest


the Handley family and were most original answers


lhrough Bowland and the slodder Valley on a clear bunny evening, led mem­ bers and friends of tiis- t urn Mothers’ Union to


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WSIX STEPS TO SUCCESS ^


he Dovecote Tearoom, Waddington, where a deli­ cious light supper awaited


t Later, they adjourned ao the lounge for the


(adult) and Ben Blakeman (children).


b eformed Church cele­


sary on Sunday. du'file service was con­ theellor, of Blackburn, and


rated its 298th anniver­ Mcted by* the Rev. Chris


officers elected were: Mrs Christine Thistlethwaite (enroling member), Mrs Christine Knowles (secre­ tary) and Mrs Hilda Wad- d i n g t o n (t r e a s u r e r ) • Thanks were expressed to Mrs Knowles for organis­ ing the coach and suppei arrangements and to the genial hosts of the Dove­ cote for their warm hospi­


nnual meeting, where vKj tality.


M lesson was read by Z rs M. Beattie. Scholars


p The following day a membersarty of Gisburn MU


ogether and organist was Mrs K. Haslewood. enjAfterwards, everyone


koe. Lucy and Hal Par­ Bormation of the Diocese ol t inson sang a hymn


a oved tea and biscuits chool.


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gation of over t'.bO m Brad­ Toford Cathedral to mark the


joined a congre­ S cou ts and Guides ensure a fun ,


Q L U U U O CilXV-l ....


Snd 'a chat in the Sunday- wf Bradford Cathedral, civen by Mrs Bat Harris, Mentral president of the


inucharist and thanksgiv­ o g was led by the provost


Treasure hunt S Friends of Gishorn


i he next event organ­ Bember Mrs Margaret Gsed by The Friends of


main fund-raiser of the vuar _ a fun day which is


isburn School will be the moved a fitting finale to a ceemorable day of joyful


T, for a lovely supper.


prarker, of Settle, and lebration.


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hchool held a car treasure Munt, which was won by frier Brian S to tt and a nds. The route started Tt Gisburn and went round


f th anniversary of the En sp irin g service ol g ith the address being l Following a picnic


radford. i In the morning, an


by La'ngho Scouts personality, Mr Blobb\.


around the environs of the cathedral close, the con­ gregation reassembled for a performance of a colour­ ful and lively pageant.


unch, enjoyed m and


awiston, finally finishing wnd Celebrate," it was tont the Black Bull, Biming- Britten and produced by


depicting 75 years of the c MU in the Bradford Dio­


aese. Entitled "Rejoice mowland Deanery MU


»*- ......... ..r iim s aureen Bowe, was the mpeaker at Sabdeii W 1 s


MasterChef talk t A North West contes­


Mant on MasterChef, Mrs roued members through the enlv It; were chosen from


onthlv meeting. l The l’aythorne resident t tine that landed her in


s Although she didn t win, apate and a MasterChef


st. , .


he said she thoroughly enjoyed the "marvellous


piiu area fiiuihs of the 1 » 1rogramme. More than o,000 people applied and


rach area, with Mrs Bone Weepresenting the North


experience". c She received a certifi­ b ron and T-shirt. Mein-


wora enjoyeil tho talk, inhich gave them an


a sight into the working ol


comed bv Sabden chair­ man Mrs Bat White and during the evening, birth­ day flowers were pre­ sented to Mrs M, Cooke, Mrs K. Dyer, Mrs M. t Newbold and Mrs A. Whi-


winners were Miss C. Dewhurst and Miss H. Dewluirst and hostesses were Mrs K. Dewlnirst. Mrs M. Moorhonse and


well. The competition


Mrs L. Smith. a Outings to Shrewsbury or this Saturday’s coffee


cnd Chatsworth were dis­ fussed and details finalised morning at St Mary s Hall.


I Over 60s Whist winners at the recent Over fills social in St Mary’s Hall, Sabden, were Mr Dan Houghton


. ... ,-... .. .rood time was the motto adopted


games 'at' the gida,"ho'ld a, Ft Mary's KC Primary School, the voungsters helped man the


,o!ied u " l.M h e t! .'^ n d h o!’ .............- adventurous ones .-mid Walk postponed


^ t s


iLa.:,st Sunday’s spoil- siored walk and country­


bad weather. I


de quiz organised by the RTF A at St Mary s RC Primary School had to be postponed because ot tbe


a The event will now go t he short walk of about


Sponsor sheets are avail­ able from school or the BTFA secretary Flume


vervone is welcome. ; I V u u c I- - •• --------------..


head, weather permit­ ting, this Sunday, leaving T from school at 10-150 a.m.


ahree miles should be suit­ eble for all ages and


Boocock. Club barbecue BSabden Crown Green


TV studio.Mrs Bowe was wel­ Dog fouling hipping.


1 ( ti,e ,lav was topped oil around and bo swal-


""" P'nk wOur picture shows St Maiy s tuns anu TaShe was thanked by Mrs


equipment. in a prize on the duck dip


sense of well-being and quality of lite.


Porcelain dolls linVice president of Bil-


u vlor. A competition for M beauty tip was won by Hrs A. 'll nil wood, Mrs D.


Mgton and Langho W l


thers Noreen Turner was in DNext month, Miss M. A chair to welcome Mrs ted members with


Thoraworth and Mrs M. nber.


delighlison Fleming", wlui malk about "Making the Mrs.). Hoyle.


her collection of hand­ made porcelain dolls. l She told about the his-


0rv of doll-making and explained how todays dolls were cast, fired,


owling Club is holding a summer barbecue on July «nd, in St Mary s Hull.


IKU'DV, \N 1 all


smocked. 1 11 > t


K’ ted and then assem- art\ s. competition for an


M and dressed. Mrs thankary Jackson expressed


waicle of doll’s clothing and


th Fouling hv dugs was at M Mr .Michael Balm and ine top of the agenda dur­


gaMrs Bonnie Kramnsch . . s ve a report on the wheecond triennial meeting, werere guest speakers


ing a parish council meet­ Vg in one of the Kibble maliev’s prettiest and


. . .


Cuch visited villages — a As locals and visitors


n it.


inlike complained of s creasing dog mess in the otreets, and particularly cn the play area, Chipping Rouncillors issued a plea to b ibble Valiev Council for a


esses will be M 1*S G. Moir, Mrs K. Rowntree, Mrs B. Rend. Mrs A. Aspen and


Whist drive a There were II tables for


t owner-Bottomley u ill were Mr T. Robinson and t ost of yourself.” Hos­


h whist and domino drive t eld at the Tosside Insti­


Mr P. Metcalf. D\V i n n e r s w e re : .J.


ute in aid of funds. MCs Kukes, K. Metcalfe, D.


THIS SPACE COULD BE


Hnnwles. B. G'onchie, S. Bo eg, W. Conchie. r .


Berry and R. Eden. Baffle winners were: J. Hartley, K. Robinson, \V. Wilson


ve, M. Oddie, G. W.


arhv. with a dress made --- II IU1IIU,) " * especially for the occasion,


D s won by Mrs Joyce Wtended meeting when hand-stitched


Petra visit atThere was a very well-


. .


rs Mavis Nicholson. atA strawberry fair, held


H. Hartley and K. Car- • ruthers. continued on page IS


hallev W1 members gathered to listen to Mrs ,|„aa Rionnan talk about a


journey to Bell a. loMrs Ronnan hud always


nd was enjoyed by everyone on a gloriously sunny afternoon. A team of six ladies


s nged to visit l’etra ever tince seeing pictures ill a


Kr the home of Mrs was able to take a cruise, a amrisch, raised £5t>2


oylaw to help crack down noDespite parish council


grotices around the play­ a und and playing field, and ail area specifically set cside for exercising dogs, arouncillors and residents thee unhappy at the way


and Mrs E. Marsden. MDomino honours went to


Miss Bernadette Taylor, rs 1 vv Cottam. Mr


_ Miss Edith Hayes, Mrs Cottam, Mrs Evelyn Ford and Mr Roland Ford. Raf­ fle w in n e rs — Mrs I Edmondson, Mr James


KeslSnaon ‘ Law Ladiesid J. —- - - -


Thursdays whist win- •>ers were: Gents —Ml


cleared the hedgerows by Cronshaw Chair, 'fork Village, of three car hoot loads of litter and expressed their feeling that, with a free waste dis­ posal tip in Langho, there was no reason to dump articles, such as fire backs, iu the adjacent country­


side.Members


v are being ignored. n The resulting mess is


reminded that schedules Sfor the Clitherue WI Area


were


aot onlv unpleasant, it is Dresented to Mrs Claire also extremely dangerous, cos it raises the chances of


& K n d S win- „ers were Mrs Cottam, Vuhrerai'le toAccidentally


virus from unwormed ani­ mals. which can cause


ntracting the toxicara


a i(:‘n<1 MMrI A1 V nK RibbleS’alley’V chief legal bite.ent notices an official .


lhu appeal to the


fur help in drawing up a t new bvlaw which will give


Traynor and Mrs Millie Moorhouse.


Organ repairs 1 The long-awaited res-


ock organ in St Nicholas's Church, Sabdun, is set to get under way at the beginning of next year. | The church still needs to


c toration of the John Lay- convenience.


nd’j? Bailey? Dominoes officer, Mr Ihml J.mpson, rhe parish council’s cur­


_ m 1!owke,. is wilh GThree members of Drindleton Wl, Mrs S. Mowds, Mrs M. Miller and


In the swim


n Dog owners are under dotice from a council t etermined to guard its perritory — control your


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for work to begin. I Meanwhile, another


Priest resting


raise a considerable amount for repairs but has set the wheels in motion


fund-raising event, a sum­ mer tea, is to take place in the church hall on J uly 3rd


raise money, by sponsor­ ship, for Cancer Research and the Swimming Devel­ opment and Education


leets or you’ll find their toi­ int more than just an


Heating review St.The heating system at


G John's Church, Hurst revreen, has been under a iew for several months, reaching ts the present boiler is M he end of its life. h embers of the ECC cave been visiting other ahurches and getting


| Marys RC Chuich, fc.ab fortab,eblhiswinlcr. den, Fr Leon Means, is


parishioners in wine l he (jj(^ M iclu.lf. ,uinU‘cr,a.ocl<rrpkCrmn'rini dmeofRein*">l'res5- 11 I


weeks ago after collapsing in church.


the August outing to the East Lancashire Towel


ol’s" takes place from 2 to NAll the King’s Men, of Su p.m. on Saturday and Yelson — Matthew, Mnday, July 2nd and 3rd. mrs F. Nuttall will be


Company and to Riming- ton Wl on July 5th..


t


e “Our village life m flow t rea and helped to swell 11 t" i Hi* o i


making a floral arrange­ TTrusting in the Lord. b ent depicting the Wl, to Ae d isp la y e d in St


mbrose Church. h A jumble sale will be


- i ,w l ------------ made, and that the cou­ 1 rt,,------- : a,----------nf ett gregation can look forward


continuing to 'mprove righionerg an(, friemte of after suffei in(j a neai t i , , . jlave given gen- attack. Fr Morns has sent out a general lettei to


r , Sab- to being warm and com- h thjs jn


says he has been o> ('o> c<' lhur 0ff01-ts will be needed to take a


appeal, with a splen- of yii.OAl. Fur-


%'e‘’ ^ ee,.thrift


He was rushed to Buin ey the Kev j ohn Birbeck General Hospital two


, “b ’ to raise sufficient funds, delighted with


1 J {ar. the


dvice from various heat­ ing consultants and soon. hope a decision will be


seld in the Methodist 30choolroom on September ingth. Members will be din­ ( out to celebrate the NV i’ s b i r t h d a y i n Covember and a day of a hristmas cookery is to be


1rranged for November


celebrated. MVisitors from Central a n, were camping m the “he congregation. Led by-


g vonne and Jack — they "ave a demonstration,


s his included worship


ongs, some with actions. Two of the team accom­ panied with guitars. A sketch, entitled ’ Baby Rove,” was performed. The theme was “Coming to Jesus as children.” La Joanne Hacking and


informative and detailed as account of her experience Neneral meeting at the


9th.Mrs It. Cann gave an g delegate to the triennial tutor Helen Cresswell was


se llow s h ip in th e


Fund.Names were taken ol members wishing to go on


ahow should be returned y Mrs Jessie Cottam.


t the next meeting. p Birthday flowers were b avies and the raffle won


theiook, entitled “Wonders ot h past," while visiting l er grandma for Sunday wea as a child. At last she hich had a day trip to


Betra as part ot the itin­ erary.This involved a rough journey by bus from t Aqaba', then a rule


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hrough Betra Gorge on horseback, which in places was only Hl-feet wide. After a very nerve wrack­ ing journey, Betra was readied. Betra is built into solid rock of most hcautituj colours and was wo I worth braving the rough terrain to see. Mrs Bon- nun was thanked by Mis C. Fames.Miss Muriel Kay gave a vorv amusing and. detailed report oil her visit to the triennial meeting m Lii: - minghum as \\ bailey s delegate. U was proposed


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to have a day trip to Leeds and Armlev Homage


Centre Museum on Jul> goth, leaving Wlialley at . a.m. Supper was served


i rs C. Taylor, took part — wimming one mile to


sn National Swimfit Week, l_jv e |y service


by Mrs S. Carlyon and Mrs J. Roilett.


T Jhere was a lively and w I IIL'I C » » * * *• - * . seell-at l ended morning g rvice at Salem Congre­


op, when the Sunday- school anniversary was


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Tational Chapel, Martin soethodist Church, Nel­


o ura Wigan took up the t ffertory. At the close fhere w*as coffee and warm


EC in Birmingham. t Yoga and meditation dhe speaker, giving a


bv Mr Barry Dickinson, of a Nelson. In his message he Fivine plane? Hannah


choolroom.Evening service was led dsked, "Are we in the


en e ill o n s t r a t i o n a n d “ couraging members to pfind the balance,” both riler to improve their


ohysically and mentally, m day.


orrest and Louise Hart­ ley gave Bible readings.


The service closed with "Who is on the Lord s


side?" Mrs Ethel Hartley and Mr Donald Carson were organists for the


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