Clitheme 22,W (Editorial), dAJd.l (Advertising). Huntley 4ddJ.Sl (Classified) BJews from the Villages


Matinee Whist winners at the


ton-le-dale W1 with the t news that the speaker for


Saved by cheese l’anic reigned at Clay-


posed. As the day was bit­ terly cold, members knew that attendance wotdd be down, bat those who made the effort deserved more than chat. Then they remembered


he evening was indis­


Abbey senior citizens’ drive, in Whalley, were: Ladies — Mrs B. Preston, joint 2 Mrs 1. Barker and Mrs A. Rigby. Gents — Mrs M. Naylor and Mr G. Hawthornthwaite (.joint). Dominoes: Mrs M.


lev Mayor Conn. Tony .Hickson and the sermon given by Mayor ol Glith- eroe Conn. Howel Jones, whose talk included points


Rearranged A domino drive at Lane


Maden, Mrs T. Green­ wood. A large group of senior citizens enjoyed a matinee


member Mrs Margaret 1’anikkar, who had enter­ tained them so well with


her talk “History on your doorstep.” Could she step


in at such short notice? Trouper that she is, she


dill and saved the night


with "A taste of Lanca­ shire." She talked about the history of cheese mak­ ing, how her previous research on census returns and wills revealed cheese [nesses everywhere, but no mention of the now famous Lancashire cheese. Cheese, she said, has


Ends Community Centre has been rearranged for March lllth, at 7-1.1 p.m. Evervone is welcome.


SIMONSTONE


performance of “The Pajama Game" at Clith- eroe Parish Hall on Satur­ day.


Way to go “Dying and finishing"


was the title of a talk given to Whalley Twinning


Winning hands Winners at a whist drive


Association by Mr Cliff Astin, of Ciayton-le-


Moors.Mr Astin discussed headstones and recounted some amusing epitaphs during his talk, which took place at Whalley Abbey. He was thanked by chair­ man Mr Colin Armstrong.


been produced in the area since the 1700s or earlier. London merchants were known to have up to It) ships docked in Liverpool waiting for their factors’ collection from farms in the area as diverse as St Helens and Ribchester, but no Lancashire cheese. It could only be, she said, that the merchants called all cheeses from the North West Cheshire cheese! Her slides were colour­


TOSSIDE,


Well attended There was a good atten­


ful and interesting and her escapades in taking them added to the story. A vote of thanks for an interest­ ing and enjoyable evening was given bv Mrs Ruth Rearson.


dance for the monthly whist and domino drive held in Tosside Institute m aid of funds. MCs were Mr .1. Kenyon and Mr \ \ . Kenyon.Winners: D. Knowles.


Raffle: S. Clark, B. Waddington, P. Metcalfe.


Lowe. , , ,,


in Simonstone Old School were: Ladies — Mrs B. Pollard. Mrs M. Town, Mrs D. Birch (cons). Gents — Mrs Dennis, Mrs Bewell, Mrs ,1. Hull (cons). The special prize was won


on Tuesday, at 7-HO p.m., in the old school.


CHATBURN


of interest during the DO years' history of the


chapel.One of the hymns sung during the service was written by Mrs Howel Jones. Organist was Mr 1). Hartley, who inspired the congregation in the sing­


ing. For Mothering Sunday,


on March 1:1th. the preacher will be the Rev. E. Joselin and on March 27th there is a choral treat, Stainer's "The Cru­ cifixion.” sung by the choir of St Helen’s Church, Waddington.


bv Mr G. Pollard. 'The next drive will be


Saying prayers Anvone in Simonstone


Romantic theme Members of Sawley WI


interested in supporting local schools by praying for their staff and pupils can join the School Prayer Group at a “Pray and make” session next I hurs-


continued the romantic theme of Valentine's Day at their meeting, when Mrs Barbara Charlson demonstrated “wedding


dav.For further information For hospice


This year's Lenten appeal at St P e te r s


M. Cowking, A. Harper, J. Kenvon, T. Harrison, R. Brown, F. Parker, .1. Oddie, P. Metcalfe, D.


Church, Simonstone, is in aid of Derian House Hospice, is now open and serving families in the area, but completely dependent on voluntary donations for its running


costs. As many people as pos­


Tips for showing Growing plants for


by Mr Peter Foley. Members braved the


showing was the subject ol a talk given to Whalley W 1


elements to hear him speak on the growing and pruning of roses, as well as greenfly treatment and feeding, lie demonstrated how to arrange plants to look their best for show


was the subject for an amusing and informative talk given to Pendleton


Mountain walk A walk in the Pyrenees


Wl.


sented the talk, while her husband showed slides of


Mrs Jean Maude pre­ ing, as well as growing judge a competition of cro- ................. Mrs Maude went on to


the wonderful limestone scenery through which she had travelled.


plants from seed, either in cliet work, which was won greenhuuse or cold by Mrs A. Slinger. Second


frame. He was thanked by Mrs


Wl meeting in Southport. OP March 2nd. and Mrs J. Ronnan was elected as Whailey’s delegate. The coach will leave Whalley at


D. Simpson. Supper was provided by Mrs R. Mans- ley and Mrs K. Woodhead. Notice was given of the


was Mrs J. Jelpke and third was Mrs M. Ross.


8-10 a. m. It was announced that


Mrs M. Kay will be the delegate at the Wl trien­


drive in aid of the funds of All Saints’ Church, Pend­ leton, raised £95. There was a very good atten­ dance at the event, held in the village hall, with some excellent prizes for the competition and raffle win­


Beetle drive A successful beetle


ners.


nial general meeting, in Birmingham, in June. The Kemplc End group


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Toss up Winner of the pancake


meeting will be held in Wha lley M e th o d is t


Church, on April 12th, at 7-20 p.m.


1R R ton, was Roger Nelson.


race organised by Steve Dilworth, of the Swan with Two Necks, Pendle­


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Leaflets giving more


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conditions, hardy knitters arrived for the monthly a f t e rn oo n c r a f t get-to g eth e r of West Bradford Wl, held at the home of Mrs 15. Aspin. During the afternoon


Ill spite of the arctic


sible are urged to have one of the appeal boxes in their home. These are available from church and should be returned by Easter Sunday.


Saving hard The monthly waste


flowers."She made a table decoration and pew end arrangements, which were


about this informal group for all ages, contact Anile on 772772.


later raffled, and showed beautiful wedding photo­ graphs of brides and the flowers she had arranged for them, including bou­


quets, headdresses and a r r a n g em e n t s


lo r th e church. Mrs Galloway


thanked her. A competition for a


small child's posy was won by Mrs Webb. Miss Cross- lev, Mrs Askew and Mrs O'Brien.Members


Offer of land


the Stonebridge Mill site at Ribblc Lane, Chatburn, was welcomed by the par­ ish council at its monthly


A development offer for meeting.


Ltd is prepared to offer, as a gift, an area of land on the east side of Hoy’s Brook, adjacent to the building site. The company proposes


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Famous glass A talk about the world-


famous Tiffany glass was given by Mr Potter at Sabden WI. He explained the fascinating back­ ground to the glass and how the maker was the son of a Tiffany jeweller.


was the fact that a young Burnley man, Joseph


•Also of great interest


Briggs, went to America and began work at the Tif­ fany factory, became a


to give the area a general tidying up, plant a number of'sapling trees and a quantity of bulbs, and install a pair of stone-back seats. It was agreed that, if


his enthusiasm for creat­ ing the wrought iron mas­ terpieces for which he and his wife, who designs all his work, have become justly famous. Mr Carter described the detailed research which


glass mosaic expert and a director of the company. Mr Potter himself visited America and met Joseph’s son, Joseph Briggs junior. He showed slides of some beautiful glass


this scheme was carried out to the satisfaction of both parties, the land would eventually be handed over to the parish council and the public


lamps, vases and other examples of the Tiffany collection on display at the Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington. Birthday flowers were


given free access. Representation is to be


went into ensuring that each piece was appropriate for its s ituation and showed slides of their work, including the gates of Bolton Parish Church, depicting some SO plants of the Bible. Mr Carter was thanked by Mr J. Spur­ geon. T h e e v e n i n g w a s


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arranged by the village hall committee as a charity event and LI! was raised for Mr Carter’s chosen


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charity — Barnardo’s. It was announced that a


presented to Mrs Mary Griffiths and Miss Chris­


made to Lancashire County Council’s high­ ways surveyor regarding the standing water at the entrance to Darkwood Crescent and the poor state of Grindleton Road from Darkwood Top to Grindleton Bridge. The application to have


second reunion, on similar y lines to the one held two


tine Dewhurst. Competi­ tion winners were Miss C. Dewhurst, Mrs J. Harri­ son and Mrs G. Walmsley. Hostesses were Mrs Carol Mellows, Mrs Carol Slip­ per and Mrs Barbara War-


burton. Mrs Pat White wel­


comed everyone and a let­ ter of thanks was received from Mrs E. Honeywell


a salt bin at the junction of Ribblesdale View and Robinson Street has been refused by the highways department.


Numbers down Inclement weather and


enjoyed “The Pajama Game." at Clitheroe Par­ ish Hall. Tickets lor the group meeting were on sale and a reminder that jumble is required for 'March l!Uh was given out.


recently


paper collection continues at Simonstone School tomorrow. Used postage stamps are also required I r jcH j in by Kileen Vernon for Inbl1 Guide Dogs for the Blind.


Parish matters The monthly meeting of


Simonstone Parish Council will be held in the new school tomorrow, at 7-20 p.m. All villagers are wel­ come to attend.


H U R S T GREEN-


TV complaint There were 15 members


sickness o n c e a g a i n reduced the number of members attending a meeting of the Ribblesdale


Club, Chatburn. N e v e r th e le s s , all


enjoyed a domino drive,


the winners being Mrs M. Ridgway and Mrs M.


Fund. contact:- LEAFIELD WINDOWS


on May 12th. All village residents, past and pres­ ent, and ex-school attend­ ees, will be welcome. Those interested should telephone 025-1 82(>I87 for future details.


ears ago, will take place


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for the blankets donated to the Save the Children


bingo at St Mary's School, Sabden, was an enjoyable- occasion and raised money for the Friends of the School A s so c iatio n , despite attendance being down on previous events. A potato pie supper was served and there were numerous bingo prizes and a raffle.


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greetings were sung tor Mrs Frankland. Tea hos­ tesses were Mrs E. Camp­ bell and Mrs Ridgway. There will be a bingo session today at 2-15 p.m.


Frankland. A ft erwards, birt hday


.CHIPPING


WI were doing the Irish jig at their February meeting. Instead of a speaker,


Members of Downham Vet centre


the group welcomed a troupe of young dancing girls from Blackburn. The girls, aged between seven and 1-1, were most enjoy­ able to watch, but before their routine had finished, some of the members were invited on stage with them, which was hilarious. President Mrs 1. Brin-


of Hurst Green Mothers'


Union aa a meeting held at the vicarage, beginning


On Monday evening, members of Chipping Young Farmers' Club travelled to the Veteri­ nary Investigation Centre, Barton Half, Broughton, where Mr Gibbons gave them an insight into the


with a Wave of Prayer, followed by Ash Wednes­ day communion. New secretary is .Mrs


Susan Birbeck and Mrs Jane Spurgeon is trea­ surer. Three new mem­ bers will be enrolled oil Mothering Sunday and it is hoped to hold a stall on the village green on July <lth to raise money for funds. Mrs Birbeck read a let­


d 1 e e a r l ie r in v i ted everyone to stand in memory of Mrs Frances R o bins o n , w h o d i e d recently.Birthday greetings were given to Mrs K. Seed, Mrs K. Capslick, Mrs B. Lund, Miss K. Scott and Miss S. Walmsley and the flower arrangement for the Max- lev Cup at the Royal Lan­ cashire Show was dis­ cussed. There is an agenda conference at Whalley on


ter from Granada TV in reply to a complaint she made regarding a very dis­ tasteful programme shown at !) p.m. Members were urged to write to televi­ sion companies if they do not agree with a pro­


gramme.Discussion look place regarding the shabby state of the MU banner, which will have to be replaced at a future date. An invitation will be


April 22nd.Members were remin­ ded about a cake stall to be held on Easter Monday at Mrs Barker's, The While House, Downham. Group meeting tickets for March 22rd were on sale. The competition for the


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ton, was Mr Cliff Astin, who gave an enlightening talk on folklore and wild flowers, illustrated with a series of beautiful slides. Chairman was Mrs


Edith Proctor.


work of the centre and showed them the labora­


tories. After refreshments and


a video about wildlife and how to protect it, Steven Proctor expressed the


Boos and cheers It was a wonderful night


club’s gratitude. Members are currently


rehearsing a nantomime to be performed, along with contributions from the vil­ lage schools and amateur theatrical society, in the village hall on March 10th and 11th, when everyone is welcome. A six-man team has won


out at the pantomime in Read for 12 Cub Scouts, who were accompanied by Akcla and Duke of Kdm- burgh member Jessica Padgett as they encoun­ tered Dick Whittington and Idle Jack, bet ter known as the vicar — although Akela forgot to tell the boys that King Rat should be booed and the


its way through to the quarter-finals of the


federation county quiz. On Monday, club and


p.m.


most unusual item in a member’s handbag was won by the president with a bell. Runners-up were Mrs P. Bailey and Mrs E. Parker. Hostesses were Mrs M.


sent to the Young Mums' Group, inviting them to attend a meeting when the speaker will talk about young families.


SABDEN. JP’s talk


Walmsley, Mrs E. Can- stick and Mrs S. Capstick.


members from enjoying Sabden Age Concern’s monthly luncheon in St


Snow did not deter


The next meeting on March 17th will be the 7-lth birthday party, which will be held at Barrow Lodge.


THORNLEY Treading on air


with-Wheatley WI, Miss A. Biding, walked home light-footed after guest speaker Mrs M. Navesey used her feet in her demonstration and talk on


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Tricks and spots Whist winners on Mon­


reflexology. A competition was held


resolve to write to that effect. A pleasant after­ noon concluded with refreshments served by the hostess. As this was the last of


for members to speak for one minute on any subject without saying the word “and.” This proved harder than it sounds, as mem­ bers found out amid gales of laughter. Winners were Mrs M. Blackburn (58 sec­ onds) and Mrs M. Sand­


the winter craft after­ noons, it was agreed to mark it by a lunch at the Apricot Meringue on March 15th. Mrs J. Trip- pier, in the absence of the president, thanked Mrs Aspin for her hospitality.


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E. Charnlcy and Mrs Hodgson. Dominoes: Mrs Cottam, Mrs Wade, Mrs Abbott and Mrs Nora Hargreaves.


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enjoyed a special service in the Community Centre, at West Bradford Method- will be Town Crier Mr It. 1st Chiirch in its 9()th anni­


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Brenda Leigh led the ser­ vice, in which the le>sons were read by Kibble Val-


Hailwood, of Clitlieroe, and the competition will be for a piece of a member's own needlework. New members are always wel­ come.


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