Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, January 2<th 1094 i (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 422331 (Uasstpeaj _ A|ews from the Villages t WEST BRADFORD


Loss of plaque Members of West Brad­


ford WI spent a friendly and absorbing afternoon at the home of Mrs Pat R u s h w o r t h for th e ir monthly craft meeting, stopping only to enjoy refreshments provided by their hostess. One item of news spoilt


Broughton, Mrs Oddie, M r s H u n t e r , Miss McArthur, Mrs Joyce, Mrs Sharpies, Mrs Whittle and Mrs Grainger. Winners at bingo were


WHALLEY


Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Whittle, Mrs Riley, Mrs Hanson, Mr B ro u g h to n , Mr s Hunter, Mrs Wrathall and Mrs Simpson.


CHIPPING


an otherwise enjoyable afternoon and that was the disappearance of the engraved plaque, placed


Herbal medicine At Chipping WI, mem­


last October near the tree planted to mark the 25th a n n iv e r s a r y of th e branch’s formation. Although of little value


bers welcomed Mrs .1. Wilby, of Grimsargh, who gave’ a most interesting


to anyone, the plaque will be expensive to replace and this appears to be another case of mindless vandalism. The police have been informed, but presi­ dent Miss Kathleen Han­ son would be grateful for any information on the matter. Miss Hanson thanked


Mrs Rush worth for her hospitality.


lunch of the year, at West Bradford, was very well attended. MrsJ. Robinson asked members to stand in silence as a mark of respect in memory of Mrs Joan Kay, a founder mem­ ber, whose death occurred recently after a long ill­ ness. An enjoyable lunch was


Mark of respect The first leisure club


Abbey activities Places are still available


for Whalley Abbey’s organised activities. A lay retreat, led by the


and s e rv ic e s w e re attended, but all was not work, however,as a recep­ tion was given for the 400 ladies by the Mayor of Dublin and a tour of the c i ty by coach was arranged by the hostesses. Thanks were expressed


Workshops, lectures


Rev. Paul Nener, costs £-15.50 and takes place between March 1th and


(ith.Quiet day is on March 6th, between 10 a.m. and -1 p.m. Led by the Rev. Colin Williams, it costs £8


and includes lunch. A prayer workshop


called “Praying with young people’’ takes place


talk on “Herbal medicine.” She told how she had been


a district nurse for many years, before deciding to attend a course on herbal medicine, which was com­ pletely different from nursing. She enjoyed it so much that she now has her own practice. Mrs Fazack- erlcy expressed thanks. A competition for an


on March 23rd, at 7-30


p.m. It is being led by Mrs Margaret Sherdley and costs £2 (£1 concession). Anyone


should contact the Man­ ager, Whalley Abbey, Clitheroe, BBT OSS (025-1


interested 8222(58). Crusader castles


old-fashioned remedy was won by Mrs Gifford and the birthday plant was given to Mrs 1 .atham. The evening ended with a quiz.


Coronary unit On Monday evening,


how to Chipping Young Farmers


A well-attended open meeting of Whalley WI


enjoyed a fascinating talk entitled “Crusader castles


and desert cities." In the chair was newly-elected president Mrs R. Mansley. New member Mrs Muriel Kay and guests were wel­


travelled to Preston Hospital to visit the Coro­ nary Care Unit. Members were shown resuscitate


had by all and Mr H. Kay thanked the team respon­


sible.Following lunch, for which Mr H. Kay thanked the team responsible, the social side consisted of a


raffle and card bingo. Raffle winners were


Mrs Robinson, Mr Peel, M r s R i 1 e v , M r s


someone and how to deal with a heart attack. After­ wards Margaret Colder gave members a guided tour, showing the equip­ ment in use which they had raised money to pur­


chase last year. At next week’s meeting


there will be a talk by PC Chris Creelman on “Pen- dle for Romania” in the community centre at 7-15 p.m.


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comed.The illustrated talk was given by Mr and Mrs Nor­ man Thorpe, who have travelled to many parts of the world. They showed wonderful slides of a jour­ ney from Damascus through miles of deserts to Palmera, with pictures of huge castles and temples built in vast areas. The journey continued into Jordan ami finally to


HURST GREEN


Long service At the AGM of Hurst


Green Over (50s Club, held b in the Jubilee Room, mem­


the resignation of founder president Mrs Mary


ers were asked to accept


Brown, due to ill health. Mrs Brown was


appointed to office on December 4th, 1U73, and has served ever since and her resignation was accepted with regret. New president elected


leighton.


presented a framed photo­ graph of Whalley to Mrs Lily Garside on behalf of members. Mrs Garside had been a member for many years and members


The Rev. Brenda Leigh .


l! SABDEN Birthday buffet


to Mrs Twinning by Mrs Marian Fogg and pianist was Mrs E. Worm-


Sabden Over 60s Club, Miss Edith Hayes, cele­ brated her 94th birthday with a party for fellow members at the meeting in St Mary’s Hall. Miss Hayes, of Whalley


The oldest member of


Mr Byrne, of Dutton Brook, Ribchester, had a


or St Peter’s Church, com­ plete it and return it to the


varied life, from the time his fa th e r , who was awarded the VC for brav­ ery while serving with the 17th Hussars, sent him to military school at the age of nine. Following a period in India, he joined the Queen’s Regiment as a


Road, who has been a member of the club for more than 20 years, laid on a buffet to celebrate


wished her well at her last meeting before moving to


vicar by the end of Jan­ uary.


Come along A meeting of Simon-


bandsman. Unfortunately, an acci­


come.


dent while operating as a despatch rider cost him an eye and a few years later an accident with a machine


with her friends. At the whist and domino


Blackburn. At the meeting next Wednesday the speaker


will be Canon E. Wynne and all women of Whalley and surrounding district are welcome to join in.


drive that followed she was also among the hon­ ours. Whist winners were: Ladies — Mrs Bessie Brennand and Mrs E. Charnley. Gents — Mrs Gladys Walmsley and Mrs L. Scott. Dominoes: Miss Edith Hayes, Mrs Maud Wade, Mrs Evelyn Ford and Mrs Amy Parkinson. Monday’s whist: Ladies


PENDLETON.:


took away a middle finger — and his career as a


musician. A friend said: “He was


engaged to be married at


this point and he sent Mavis, his bride-to-be, a telegram: ‘No finger, no band, no wife!’ The mar­ riage, happily, went ahead and Bill took a course in horticulture, which was to occupy the rest of his life.” His various appoint­


— Mrs Dorothy Houghton and Mrs Bessie Brennand. Gents — Mrs L. Scott and Mr James Traynor.


Popular Friday night’s hoe-down


in St Nicholas’s Church Hall, Sabden, again


church funds. Not this way


Parents of pupils at St Marv’s RC P rim a ry


Petra, the "Hidden City,” which is carved out of rock. Mrs Thorpe’s detailed account of the journey was thoroughly enjoyed and the couple were thanked by Mrs J. Konnan. Names were taken for


is Mrs Doris Knowles. Mr Bob Wilson was elected vice-president and Mrs Helen Hartley (secretary) and Mrs Rose Richardson (treasurer) continue in office. Members of the retiring committee were re-elected, with the addi­ tion of two new members. A whist and domino


the spring council meeting at Southport on March 2nd, when transport will be provided. An appeal was made for a WI repre­ sentative for the Commit­ tee for Age Concern. Sup­ per was served by Mrs M. Naylor and Mrs A. Wood-


head. Abbev senior citizens’


Open to all Whist winners at the


drive,’ in Whalley, were: Ladies — Mrs I. Hibble, Mrs J. Cutler. Gents — Mrs M. Naylor, Mr N.


The senior citizens club holds a whist and domino I drive every Saturday, at 7


, ,


| membership is open to all I senior citizens in the local­


p.m., in tlie Old Grammar School, Whalley, and


ity. Crete


W hall e v Methodist i Church Men’s Fellowship


chairman Mr Brian Slow introduced guest speaker


| talk about Crete, llhis- r a r t y TUtl tra ted by a map and i photographs.


Mr B. Hornby, who gave a Dublin visit


Guest speaker at Whal­ ley Methodist Women s


the


Afternoon Fellowship was Mrs Edna Twinning, who


spoke about her visit to i»nc


f


Dublin bv The Federation party games am la s tn ^ of Methodist Women.


conference held in n iu m r*'-^ ............ This organisation meets \ . A km=on ’ , • :


ers’ Union of St John's Church, Hurst Green, and All Hallows Church, Mit­ ton, rounded off their 00th anniversary celebrations on Wednesday in the vicarage, enjoying hot­ pot, apple pie and mince pies with wine,followed by


Members of the Moth­ song \oA by guitarist M. s European Conference inp, ‘b.rmg whi h Mis S


"women of the North West nominated to the commit- Distriet to go along and


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meet and work with women from many coun-


tries including represen- Belchei, ftlis J. aiai sucu lathes from Estonia, who and MrsJ. R.ercv for their had been sponsored by cuithusiasm anti suppoit their church members, over seveial jeais. Mis J.


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The Estonians did not have any personal monies, but this was quickly recti­ fied by the host ladies.


Fender and Mrs J. Spur­ geon will continue for another year on the com­


mittee.Several members hope to visit Bradford Cathe­ dral on June loth, when the Diocese will be cele­ brating its 75th anniver­


sary. During the year, £oo has


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(t NEWTON Unity


The United Reformed Church, Newton, was the venue for the Hodder Val­ ley service for Christian Unity on Thursday after­


noon.


gregation from all the churches in the valley. The service was conducted by the Rev. G. Rodgers, of the United Reformed Church, and the address was given by Fr John Challoncr, of St Huberts RC Church, Dunsop Bridge. Tea and biscuits were served at the close.


There was a good con­ . thanked


kinson. joint 2 Mrs R. N u t te r a n d M r s M . I Madun.


Walmsley. Dominoes: Mrs M. Par­


School, Sabden are being asked not to drive down the back street behind the school when dropping off and collecting their chil­


Books welcome St Mary’s RC School,


drive was held, winners being: Ladies — Mrs M. Ramsdale, Mrs E. Under­ wood. Gents — Mrs M. Jackson, Mr H. Jackson. Dominoes: Mr H. Ains­


proved popular and more than £S0 was raised for


Tasty


A “Tipples and tasties" evening in aid of Pendle ton Village Hall funds proved to be a most enjoy­ able and successful event. Held at the home of M


stone Parish Council will


be held in the new school tomorrow evening, at 7-30 p.m. All villagers are wel­


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ments were at Weston Park in Shropshire, Wrea Green, Black Moss at Thornley, Mrs Shutt’s estate at Hoghton and, finally, Stonyhurst Col­


lege. Home Take partners


had a t Read Show Society’s annual hoe-


A wonderful time was down. ’


dren, as it is already rut­ ted with pot-holes and not very suitable for vehicles.


Sabden, is appealing for villagers to save their waste paper for a one-off collection on February


Read CE Primary School, where people front the vil­ lage grabbed their part­ ners for a quick spot of doh-si-doh around the


The event was held m , ,. . dance floor.


Mr and Mrs Smith, ol Preston, provided the


.


music and calling and everyone got into the Country and Western


worth, Mr W. Seed, Mr A. Hayhurst, Miss J. Ains­


worth. Raffle: Mrs M. McMano-


man, Mrs E. Jacques. The next meeting will


be held on Tuesday, at 7- 30 p.m. in the village hall.


Valuable surveys After family service at


St John’s Church, Hurst


5th. The skip will be out­ side the school in the morning, when people are asked to take their paper along or it can be left at school on the previous


cess


Exquisite Read and Whalley Lun­


cheon Club, meeting at the


day.At the same time, par­ ents, staff and governors will be having a clean-out of the disused upstairs room at the school. The next social event is


to be a bingo evening organised by the Friends


on February’ 18th. The school is also


Green, on Sunday, Mrs Margaret Cartwrignt pre­ sented the Rev. John Bir- beck with a detailed record of the graves at All Hallows, Mitton, with their monumental inscrip­


tions. This record has been the


work of the Ribble Valley branch of the Lancashire


aldry ‘ Society. Eighteen months ago a similar record was completed by the society on the graves at St John's Church. In expressing his appre­


Family History and Her­


ciation, the vicar said the surveys were a splendid achievement and would be of immense value for reference in future years.


appealing for children's


books in good condition to supplement the class libraries. Anyone with books their children no longer read is asked to pass them on to St Mary’s.


More the merrier Sabden’s Holme Com-


mittee desperately needs new members to swell its flagging ranks. The committee arranges


Foxfields Restaurant, Bil- lington, heard two speak­ ers, Mrs Gillian Newbury and Mrs Lorna Rogerson, on the Shuttloworth col­ lection at Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham. They showed several


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exquisite samples of the treasured collection to the large audience ami a vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs Dorothy Hutchinson. Chairman was Mrs Edith Proctor.


Mixed fortunes


At a parents and execu­ tive meeting of Read


Scout and Guido Group it was reported that events still seemed to be taking a downward trend, with the imminent dissolution of


four village events a year, the main one being the country street market in September, but it is


the Guides. The Brownies and Cub


purely a social committee, with meetings held on a very informal basis, and any new faces would be welcome. Please contact any of the present_inem- be’rs or ring 773173 for more information.


CHATBURN Weight order


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The deferment of the Bellman Quarry applica­


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Scouts are still going well, but there are some vacan­ cies in the Cub section for boys aged eight. Val Ben- l nett can be contacted (770S3S) for further infor­ mation.There is also an active Venture Unit and the group supports a thriving Duke of Edinburgh


scheme. There will be no St


George’s Day parade this year, but there will be a


service in Read Church. Some fund-raising social activities have been


March 5th.


the allotments in Saw-ley Road and Greenfield C a k e i s CUt Avenue were reported to be in a poor state and it was agreed that a small grant would be made available when the woik was done on a DIY basis. No objections were


raised to the felling of a diseased elm tree at Mu! Hey Farm, with the request that replacement planting is undertaken. Lancashire County Council Highways Depart-


through the village would come into force in early


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Members and guests of Simonstone with Read WI


met for the annual birth- day party. A celebration cake was made by Mrs Atkinson and a magnifi­ cent buffet was prepared


by committee members. ‘Guests enjoyed a very


fun.


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February.The date for the annual parish meeting was fixed for March 14th, at 8 p.m., * | | t h e a c e s and the annual newsletter will be distributed to each household prior to this.


RIBCHESTER


Sorely missed Ribchester Allotments


and Garden Society has


Sciiool appreciate the sup­ port for their waste paper collection on Fnday._ the next is on February 25th


Friends of Simonstone - <■•=--


held in Simonstone Old School were: Ladies — Miss E. Green, Mrs B Pollard. Mrs S. Law-


Winners at a whist drive icons). Gents — Mr


RilcVt Mr 0. Mr k Elliott (cons). Mrs Pat Larkin was MC and spe­ cial prizes were won by Mr Ken McKeand and Mrs


lost its much-loved presi­ dent with the death of Mr Bill Byrne.He was the key figure m


Eileen Vernon.


the launch of the group in 1986 and was appointed chairman at its inception. As a professional gardener for much of his life, he provided guidance and support through his mem­ bership and colleagues say his presence will be “sorely missed.”


Starting soon Confirmation classes


will be starting on iFebruary 7th, at 6-30 p.


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