Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 422881 (Classified) News from the Villages READ
with St JosenhV for the cham pionship following their 6-3 win over Huncoat United ami must now face u play-off to decide who will be champions. Captain Andy Bennett scored four goals and Paul Barratt and Martin Thompson chipped in with one goal each. The under-14s also won
Readstone Headstone under-llx tied
Nnughton’s “The Family Way.”
Meeting
School on Straits Lane at 7-30 p.m. The agenda will be on display on the village notice board.
BILLINGTON
convincingly defeating Hun coat Ut(l 10-1 in the rear ranged semi-final cun match. Headstone showed little mercy with Tom Little scor ing four, Philip Greaves (two) and one goal each from Mike Jones, Paul Bracewell, Ste phen Lindley and Mark Dar- byshire. Headstone now face Blue Star or Danven Utd. in the final. The imder-13s continued
Slide show Members of Ebenezer Bap-'
den netted in the Huncoat .win ami Bevan and Daryl scored twice in the Anchor match with one goal each from Matt Smith, Michael Garner and James Waddington. Headstone’s
weekend was completed with a 4-3 victory by the under-lOs
successful
against Cliviger. Headstone’s scorers were Matthew Fisher (two) am) Jamie Dunbar and Hobert Walsh, one each.
Jumble
the United Reformed Church, East View,Read, next Friday
A jumble sale will be held at
evening, s ta rting at 6-15. Admission is 20p and the pro
ceeds of the sale will go towards the upkeep of the church buildings and prem ises. Any jumble may be taken to the church hall from 1 p.m. on the day.
opportunity of meeting pro fessional cricketer Naeem Ashrut at Read Cricket Club’s get-together, before he plays
Cricket Members will g e t the
their good run with two wins, 2-1 against Huncoat Utd and 7-0 over Anchor Utd. Bevan Scarborough and Daryl Hol
tist Social Hour, Billington, on Tuesday evening, emoyed slides by Mrs M. Nuttall, on th e we s t c o a s t of
England.Starting north at Walney Island, off the coast of Cumbria, the journey fol lowed the coast down to Morecarrbe Bay via Grange- over-Sands to Lancaster.on to the scenic River Lunc, as far its Jim Bowen's house, a con- veiled railway station, down the coast, again taking in several interesting places,be fore coming to the resells of Blackpool and Southport. It was inland again visiting the villages of Eccleston, Wood- plunipton, Wrea Green and ending the journey back at Blackpool illuminations. Mrs K. Lowe proposed the vote of thanks ami Miss M. Kay was organist. Refreshments fol lowed. Next week, Mi’s E. Proctor
£50. At the meeting on April 25th, Mrs I. Heaton will visit and she will accept gifts for aid to Russia.
A bring-and-buy sale, in aid of Leprosy Mission, raised
SIMONSTONE
shop will be open on Wednes day from 7 to 8 p.m. in the farm buildings at the corner of
Shop open Simonstone Garden Club
Simonstone Lane and Whalley Road.
for Pakistan in a Middle East tournament. The players are holding their pre-season get- together next Friday at 8
p.im and not on Thursday as planned. Members will be able to admire the new kitchen, hallway and toilet refurbish- H e l n f i i l ments in the pavilion.
Japan, Mr Ken Gedder, is unable to be at the meeting of the Simonstone with Read Wl next Thursday at 7-30 p.m. Instead, Mr Jack Ireland will
Changed The speaker on Korea and
E‘vc an illustrated talk on the
article will still be held. There will be a enko stall, and mem bers are invited to bring and
This will still be an open meeting as arranged, wnen men and other guests and visitors will be welcome to attend. The competition for the most attractive oriental
eeds and Liverpool Canal. buy. < v
a visit to the Octagon Theatre in Bolton recently to see Bill
Eighteen members enjoyed ......... .. - •
sebound, Peel’s Chemist, Padiham, is operating a pre scription collection and deli very. The service includes collection from the surgery or home and delivery of the medicine to you. For more information telephone: 771386' or contact the shop at 61 Burnley Road, Padiham.
To help the elderly and hou **
• Church on April 28th and 20th at 7-30 p.m. Tickets, costing £2, are available from Pol lard’s Garage and Read Post Office, or contact Mrs Dee Bottoms (tel. 773984).
ers present a celebration of words and music of the 'for ties in Read United Reformed
Celebration Read and Simonstone Play
Friday will be held at St Peter’s Church, Simonstone, at 10 a.m.
Service A family service for Good
GRINDLETON
Head Pariah Counci? will be Newsletter next Thursday at Read CE
newsletter will be delivered to all homes in the parish oyer the Easter weekend. Inside
Grindlcton Parish Council’s
will be a q u e s t io n n a ire regarding a suitable site for public toilets to be erected in the village. This has been a problem for many years and up to the present time no suit able place has been found. A second questionnaire will
also be included concerning a housing survey for possible homes on the old Trutex site. Councillors urge everyone
in the parish to respond to these two forms ,as tnis is an opportunity for villagers to air tneir views and to help the
residents. Activities
there will be activities for explanation of the legal side of
On Maundy Thursday, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.,
^ ,
ton. However, space is at a premium due to tne refurbish ment of the school. Those who would like to attend should take a packed lunch and a
giant to be planted in the aster garden.
will give a demonstration of craft.
se rv ic e wi l l be held on Maundy Thursday at 8-30
Service A simple Holy Communion
p.m. in St Ambrose’s Church, Grindleton, after which the altar will be stripped and a prayerful watch kept until midnight. On Good Friday, a service of passion will be held at 9 a.m. On Saturday, at the Easter vigil, the Pascal Can- die will be lit and people are
jn an interesting, informs- t jve un(| often humorous
spoke of fascinating dealings with feuding families. He al so e n c o u r a g e d
Brewer. Mrs M. Woods. Mr P. Craig, and Mr H.-Thorpe. Mr C. Riley .and Mr 11. Thori>e were ap|)oinle<l sides
men. Annual reports were sub- .
audited accounts. Ap)H>inted as officers were
mitted by the vicar, by the secretary, Mr H. E. Boden, and by Mi’s E. TIioi*|m
* on the
Mr A. Parnell (vice-chair man), Mr
H.E.Boden (secre tary), Mi’s E. Thorite Urea-' xurcr), and Mr K. Taylor (auditor).
BASHALL EAVES
About wills Will making was the subject
council act on the wishes of utthevilUip hnll.
of an informative talk given to members of Bashall Eaves WI
amended* his subject title to “Where there’s no will, there are relatives."
damson or apple lattice tart and custard to follow, was on the menu at Rimington and Middop Luncheon Club's
and vegetables, with
Lovely food! . Rosti potatoes,
i>ork
Jackson, Mr D. Knowles, Mrs D. Eccles, Mrs A. Seed and Mr T. Jackson. Winner of the domino session was Mrs M. Bairstow.
meeting. Raffle winners were Mrs E.
Anniversary On Friday, in Rimington
Mi Itqyfance, of bt Amts, wa 1 ker . A video recalling
compered by Canon Graham ______ .. _______
Memorial Institute, an eve ning of entertainment to com memorate the 50th anniver sa ry of VE J3ay will be
“Churchill’s Finest Hour” will be shown followed by refresh ments. The cost is £1 includ in g r e f r e s hm e n t s and everyone is invited to revive memories and have a good old sing.
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keep it up to date by adding drive, organised by Riming- codicils or making a new will ton Memorial Institute man- as circumstances changed. Mrs A. Fox proposed the
everyone to make a will and ............ ....... . .................. .
vote of thanks. Mrs N. Clegg was welcomed back to meet
ings after her illness and Mi’s
1st, resolutions will be dis cussed and noted U|>on.
S. Hinch won the ruffle. At the next meeting on May
WISWELL
invited to renew their baptis- £50 charge mal vows at 8 p.m.
nion to celebrate the Lord’s held an extraordinary meeting resurrection will be held on at Barrow Chapel, adjoining
Easter Day at 9-30 a.m. CHATBURN
1 of Chatburn School donning their wellingtons for a visit to
Frolics Monday morning saw class
tour of the farm and were par ticularly captivated by the antics of the now born lambs. Two of the lambs paid a sur prise visit to playschool, to the delight of the young chil dren, several taking the opportunity to touch a lamb fur the first time.
The children had a grand
Church posts Appointments at Christ
Church, Chatburn, AGM included Mrs E. Thorpe as vicar’s warden, and Mrs E. Craven as people’s warden. The chairman, the Rev.
u the £50 charge per meeting to
School. It was made clear that this
se the usual venue of Barrow
amount was impossible to raise, and after much discus sion a unanimous decision was made that members did not wish to leave Barrow and were gratef ..ul
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generous ofnfer made by the chapel elders,
to
accent.the py
church, even though it was far from adequate. Having returned home with
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the A service of Holy Coinmu- Members of Wiswell WI WI, Mrs V. Gar d in er , 9
Barrow School. There was a good attendance, for the sub ject being discussed was the problem racing the institute of
Results At the whist and domino
agement committee whist
winners were as follows. Ladies: Mrs V. Duckworth,
Mrs M. Davies, Mrs R. Woo- lerton. Gents: Mr T. Jackson,
Mr S. Clark, Mrs M. Car- ruthers. Dominoes: Mr R.
t3cs s a s
Knowles, and Mrs E. Jackson. ■ Forthcoming events, organ ised by LFWl, include a walk across Morecumbe Buy on August 5th. and a sponsored walk along Blackpool s Golden Mile. The chairman of the show committee, Mrs E. Hartley,
BOLTON-BY.BOWLAND
thanked everyone for help at the whist and domino drive. Members were informed of the Border Group meeting at Rimington Memorial Institute on May 17th, when the com petition will be for a thimble. F o r t h c omi n g e v e n t s
join and take a packed lunch, club quiz at the
announced by town crier Miss M. Bairstow included an Eas te r Monday walk, leaving Martin Top Chapel at 11 a.m., in which all are welcome to
Festival Hall on Tuesday at 7- 30 p.m., and, on Wednesday, a recital of music of Francis Duckworth at Gisbum Parish Church. Next month will be a "mem
bers’ night” and everyone is as k e d to tak e along a
favourite possession on which to speak briefly.
WHALLEY
remember at Whalley Meth odist Church when the minis ter, The Rev. B. Leigh, led the “All Age Worship". Whalley Brownie group
Palm Sunday It was a Palm Sunday to
Hartley, Mr D. Lowe, Mr J. Oddic. Raffle: Mrs J. Robin son, Mrs E. Peel and Mr A. Stott. Supper was served and
MCs were Messrs A. Stott and A. Eccles.
Scrapbook The president of Rimington
bers, hud received a highly commended award out of an entry of 84 books. This is a
hours of work put in by Mrs Barbara Spencer and Mrs
great
tribute to the many or!
. — Mrs K. Scott, Miss M. Bajirrstotow
who ontrib ted m
th Wf Mrs
c.Thistleth- P Thi
the decision taken, there was then a new development: the
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who cuuinuuicu to uie project _ Mrs K Scott M s s ’M.
ording every facet of life in the scattered rural commu nity. Thanks were also extended to other members
Christine Knowles rec-
announced that the village scrapbook, compiled by a group of Rimington WI mem
the Brownies as the service unfolded. The Rev. B. Leigh took
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Women’s Afternoon Fellow ship held their meeting in the Methodist Church Half. Mrs Alice Clarke was chair
waite and ,to. friends and vil lagers for their co-ojieration. Mrs Barbara Charlson gave
governors changed their deci sion and once again offered the use of Barrow School, which was accepted with great relief and pleasure.
arrangement and a pretty tied posy for a bridesmaid.
for a pew end, a circular
a delightful talk and demon stration of flowers for a wed ding, creating an arrangement
mittee, and specifically to Mrs graphs of bridal groups and Brenda Backhouse, for her decorated churches. Mrs B. hard work and letters written Spencer thanked Mrs Churl* to get support for the insti- SOn. tute’s predicament.
Thanks must go to the com- dresses and beautiful photo-
She also brought a selection 0f silk and dried flower head-
Walter.’
.Drains-.thanked5 the wardens for their loyalty and sup|>ort over the previous
year. Elected to the parochial church council-were Mrs D.
p.m. in Barrow School as nor- ding h a t, judged by Mrs mal. Hostesses will be Mrs A. Charlson, was won by Mrs C. Hardman and Mrs D. Hilton. Thistl eth waite, Mr s C.
who wishes to join, should, J. Hyde, Mrs J. Sherras, and now attend the meeting Mrs E. Hartley, tonight (Wednesday) at 7-30
a competition for a wed- All members and anyone floral’'arrangement were Mrs Winners of the raffle for a
On a bright spring after noon, members of Whatley
man, and Mrs Edith Worm- leighton pianist. Their choice of nymn was a most appropri ate “All things bright and beautiful”. In contrast to the speaker
the crowd's concept of king- ship and Jesus’s own.
filtered Jerusalem. Then a young )Mjny, a colt in St Marks’ gosjxd, was led into church, while the children waved Palm leaves and shouted "Hosanna". Our thoughts were led to see the difference between
just as the crowd had spread their cloaks when Jesus
kingship as her theme. The girls were asked to spread cloths down the aisles
were on parade and the ser vice started with the flag being carried to the front and received by the minister. There were other duties for
welcomed and introduced the s)>enker, Mrs Brenda Davies, who had breught along muit* than 50 samples of her decora tive work on eggs.. Mrs Davies displayed
egg craft wus given at the monthly meeting of Boilon- by-Bowland WI. President Mi’s Iris Givgson
Egg craft An interesting talk about
ostrich eggs, guinea fowl eggs, duck eggs, goose eggs and pigeon eggs. She was thanked by Mrs Marion Howard. The monthly comi>etition,
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clerstones Fellowship is oil April 25th, ut 2 p.m., ill Lane- side. The Whalley Entertnin- ers will entertain
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lunch and to hear the guest speaker, Mrs O.Harmby, whose topic was “Will Flat tening”, a title which confused many members. Her talk was most fascinating and was, as the title said — flattening old wills. She explained there were .25 groups in the country who volunteered for the task of unfolding wills dated from 1548 to 1858,;. when all wills were the property of the church. She listed people who were not eligible to make a will in those days; this included married women! . Mrs Harmby read extracts
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from some of the wills, many of which1 were very compli cated. Amounts bequeathed varied from £5" to £25,000, with very personal clothing uests being quite normal. Mrs J. Tnppier, on behalf of
all pre sen t, thanked Mrs Harmby for her talk. -The president of Grindleion WI, on behalf o f all the
guests, thanked West Brad ford WI for its hospitality. — The president, Miss Kath
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