Clitheroe 2282b (Editorial). 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 422331 (Classified)' J fm s from the Villages April 23rd in the Memorial


Jean Watson and beauti­ fully iced by Susan Gra- veston.


kept to a minimum and members were d isap ­ pointed to hear that the darts team was narrowly


Business discussion was


ket will start another sea­ son on Tuesday. A craft d a y h a s y e t to be arranged. The competition for a hand-made birthday card was won by Susan Graveston, with Maureen Bowe in second place, F. Waddington in third and B. Wright in fourth. A session of card bingo


finished off the evening and Susan Graveston was


thanked for organising it. The next meeting is on


beaten by Pilling WI in February. The Clitheroe WI Mar­


lo r Gisburn WI when members attend its 47th birthday party at the Copy Nook Hotel, Bolton-by- Bowland. The cake was baked by


Birthday It was celebration time


acclaimed audio-visual presentation, “Solitude”. The chairman of the WI


Institute, when Mr Mike Berry will give his


a report oh the recent LFWI annual spring meeting at Southport. Outings secretary Mrs Spencer explained that she was planning a trip to the show, “Evita”, in Man­ chester on August 14th, and anyone interested in joining the party was


Handicraft and Produce Show Committee, Miss Mary Bairstow, told of new items for the WI show schedule, including a flower arrangement in an item of footwear, a piece of crazy patchwork and a photograph depicting a religious building. Mrs Thistlethwaite gave


asked to contact her on 01200445412 before April 2nd. Mrs J. Sherras gave the


birthday greetings while town crier Miss Bairstow had a full list of local events to proclaim, includ­ ing a coffee morning at the


g a re t Dorgu on comple­ mentary therapies. Members and friends


Service The annual Mothering


A p r i l 4 th , wh en th e speaker will be Mrs Mar­


were encouraged to con­ tribute to the waste paper collection on April 4th.


Sunday family service at St Mary’s Church, Gis- bura, is to take place on Sunday a t 11-30 a.m., when posies and cards will be distributed. St Mary’s annual paro­


chial church meeting has been planned for March 23th at 2 p.m. in Gisburn Church, and all parishio­ ners are invited, says a spokesman.


Festival Hall, Gisburn, on March 30th, from 10 a.m. to noon, arranged by St Mary’s Church; and Rimington and District Gardening Club’s annual spring flower and bulb snow, at 2-30 p.m. on March 31st. It was reported that schedules were available from Mrs J. Gornall, Church View, Gisburn.


Winners There were 21 tables in


play at the whist and


domino drive at Rimington Memorial Institute on Saturday. Organised by the Rimington WI Handi­ craft and Produce Show Commitee,


of action and adventure in the lively company of local broadcaster, writer and angler Mr Martin James. Excellent slides, acccom- pnnied by anecdotes and vivid descriptions of peo­ ple and places in "North America, gave the ladies a taste of white-water raft­ ing down the wild Des­ chutes River, cattle drov­ ing along the Oregon Trail, riding in the saddle for days, and trekking in covered wagons in a re-en­ actment of the days of the gold rush. Mr James also spoke of


were transported to a land


USA visit Rimington WI members


a lucky escape from a mishap along a desert trail and an encounter with a family of bears on a fishing trip. Mrs J. Duerden thanked him for sharing


his holiday experiences in such a realistic and enter­


•first, with Mrs C.Knowles second and Mrs S. Ranee third. President Mrs Edith


petition involving entries depicting a fish. Mrs B.Spencer and Mrs C. Thistlethwaite were joint


taining way. Mr James judged a com­


follows. Ladies: Mrs John­ son, Mrs Garnet, Mr J. Dukes. Gents: Mr J. Scho­ field, Mrs S. Tennant, Mrs B. Field. Dominoes: Mr D. Seed, Mrs J. Howarth, Mr Cook, Mi’s F. Parker. Children’s


raised cash to finance Rimington WI Show on August 10th. A pie-and- peas supper was served. Whist winners were as


the event


Langley, Helen Pate. Raf­ fle: Mrs E. Peel, Mrs C. Thistlethwaite, Mrs ^ V. Duckworth, Mr C.Wise-


Rosalyn Pate,


dominoes: Isobel


‘show committee, Miss


inan. The chairman of the


Mary Bairstow, thanked members and friends for their support and asked them to put August 10th in their diaries,with a warm invitation to all to attend the popular show.


PENDLETON


Officials The comm itte e and


Mothers • Day A family service mark­


held at St John’s Church. Read, on Sunday, at 11


ing Mother’s Day will be


a.m. Posies of flowers and


greetings cards, provided by the Mothers’ Union, will be p re s e n te d to


mums. Long-service awards


will be p re s e n te d to several members of the MU by deanery president Pat Shapcott.


of the Cystic Fibrosis Fund will be held on March 23rd at the home of Mrs Vicky Longton, at 24 Woodhead Road, from 10- 30 a.m. to 1p.m. There will be a raffle


Coffee A coffee morning in aid


and a bring-and-buy stall. Everyone is welcome.


day’s whist drive at the Read and Simonstone Constitutional Club were: Ladies — Mrs E. Hutchin­ son, Mrs M. Fallon. Gents — Mr L. Grime, Mr C. Reynolds. The special prize was


awarded to Mr R. Elliott and the MC was Mr G. A. Holden.


Read to scoop a-prize in this year’s Best Kept Vil­ lage Competition.


Litter, untidiness and


dog fouling were cited in the judge's remarks last


year and an action plan nas been formulated by th e p a r ish council to address these. A complaint about the number of signs at Friend­


officers of the Pendleton branch of the Conserva­ tive Association were re­ e le c te d en bloc. The'


branch is to have an eve­ ning at Standen Hall in September.


Peel gave details of a cof­ fee evening planned for


from All Saint’s Church, Pendleton, confirmed at a service at St Nicholas’s Church, Sabden, were Gemma and Daniel Bush.


Confirmation Among the candidates


ship Mill in the village has been dealt with by parish councillors and site manag­ ers. Read Gala Day will be held on June 22nd and a


lated shortly and the par­ ish council would welcome


th e s u p p o r t o f a l l interested parties. A parish councillor is to


.to organise a Neighbour­ hood Watch and crime-


a t te n d th e “ Tackling Drugs Together” forum at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel on March 19th. Arrangements are in hand by the parish council


n & Oioth^


prevention meeting. The Read Recreation


ter at the site were dis­ cussed, as well as the illicit use of the football club shelter. Wood from the fence is


Ground Sub- ommittee reported that vandalism to the playground fence is to be rectified. Measures to combat lit­


being used to light fires in and around the shelter, and empty bottles and broken glass at the site are presenting a further hazard to children, sports­ men and spectators. A suggestion to organ­


ise patrols of the site was rejected, but it was agreed to seek the co-operation of


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parish council is bn April 17th, at 7-30 p.m., also in Read School.


SLAIDBURN


Tasty A cookery demonstra­


started his demonstration of the preparation of a th re e -c o u r s e meal by declaring the pans ready, hot and waiting. The main course was a mild curried chicken dish in a rich sauce. This was passed around the audience for tasting. This was followed with a


sweet course, Beignett fritters with a generous


tion tickled the taste buds of around 40 Slaidburn WI members at the monthly meeting in the village hall. Mr Clifford Ferguson


the football club in rectify­ ing the problem. The annual council tax­


preliminary meeting will be held at Read School, on April 18th, at 7-30 p.m. Letters will be circu­


explore the possibility of h a z a rd s ig n s on th e approaches to acute road angles. The b a t t le is on for


th ro u g h th e Amenity Lighting Scheme and were of no financial burden to the parish. I t w a s d e c id e d to


explained that the lights would aid the enforcement of a 30 m.p.h. speed limit, provide better visual con­ ditions for driving and deter criminal activity in the area. The lights were funded


Lane area had expressed concern rega rding the lighting installed recently at the top of George Lane and Straits Lane. Chairman Mr C. Pollard


the top of the agenda at a meeting of Read Parish Council. Residents in the Whins


Parish meeting Street lighting was at


Winners The winners of Mon­


covering of sugar. The


final course prepared was the starter, seafood par­ cels in a rich cream sauce. Mrs Betty Peel thanked


Mr F e rg u so n for his mouth-watering selection, prepared and cooked in an hour. Members viewed this as a record time, agreeing that most hou­ sewives might have taken all morning or even a day to produce it. T h e m e e t in g w a s


the Lancashire Federation .were discussed.


several copies of “An Orig­ inal Cookery Book,” were won by Betty Bainbridge, Marie Walker and Anne Swindlehurst. Mrs Joan Howarth pre­


The competition prizes,


sented a clear and concise report about the spring council meeting, which she had attended earlier this month. Leaders of the three activity groups gave an a c c o u n t o f th e i r progress after their first meeting. Led by Kath Mason, the


was unable to attend. Leaflets and news from


WHALLEY


holding a coffee morning on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon, at P a t’s Place, 7 Woodfield View. There will be cakes and plants for sale, plus a tombola and draw.


Coffee morning Whalley Bowling Club is


chaired by vice-president Mrs Mary Parkerm, in place of Marian Parry who


Travel Wise Whalley CE Primary


looking for new members. They met the Samaritans at the Hark to Bounty, Slaidburn, on Friday.


MARTIN TOP


gregational Chapel, Mar­ tin Top, celebrated Ladies’ Day on Sunday. Mrs Dorothy Kelsall, of Hol­ den, led the morning family service. Angela and Tony Kelsall and James Taylor, together with Mrs Kelsall, performed a sketch, “The race to heaven,” which high­ lighted the message that no one can get there through their own good­ ness, only through Jesus. James gave a Bible


reading and, later, Mrs Kelsall spoke of the three


E’s, encouragement, evan­ gelism and eternal life. Mrs Ethel Hartley was


Jean Fawcett, from Ingle- !ton, led the “Songs of Praise” worship on the theme of “Fill thou my life in every part with praise” and talked about various experiences from her life as she became a Christian


the organist. Coffee, juice, biscuits and warm fellow­ ship followed in the schoolroom. In the afternoon, Mrs


and grew in faith. Mrs Jennifer Bridges


provided music on the piano.


WEST BRADFORD


tions, West Bradford WI had to cancel its February meeting but members were able to enjoy the March meeting with better weather. The president, Miss K.


Meeting .Due to arctic condi­


Fellowship Members of Salem Con­


Hazel Waddington, met to discuss ideas and is meet­ ing again in the village hall, tonight. The extrovert group is


walkers had explored Bol- ton-by-Bowland church and hall, with a walk along the river bank. The next meeting is on March 24th. The craft group, with


School pupils are taking part in a “Walk to School Day” n ex t Thu rsd ay . E v e r y o n e is b e in g encouraged to walk some, if not all, of the way to school. The Travel Wise campaign is just one of the county council’s initiatives aimed at encouraging peo­ ple to give real thought about how they travel. Their general campaign highlights the problem of pollution, noise and traffic congestion and the solu­ tions of public transport, walking, cycling and car sharing. Parents and chil­ dren will be hoping for a nice day. Travel Wise states: “The benefits are clear, walking is free, it means you d o n ’t g e t caught in traffic jams and it improves your health and fitness.”


Service invites children to tak.e th e i r p a ren ts to Spring Wood to discover more about the country­ side. The afternoon will include identifying trees and flowers and searching the undergrowth for bugs. Wellingtons or boots are recommended to explore the woods on Saturday, March 23rd, at 1 p.m. To book, telephone 01772 264709.


Activity Lancashire Countryside


Young Families’ Group enjoyed a talk and slide show entitled “ Illusion D re s s in g,” by Katrina Rhodes, a colour consul­ tant. The evening gave an insight into the use of colour for clothing and m ak e -u p . The s l id e s showed before and after treatment, highlighting how you could look follow­ ing the right colour analy­ sis.


Illusion Members of the Whalley


new studio the first week in April at Kirk House, Gisburn.


The speaker is opening a


members, there is an invi­ tation to drop into the upper room of St Joseph’s School on Fridays between 7-30 p.m. and 9 p.m. The age range is from nine upwards and older helpers a re welcome to come along.


programme of speakers, competitions and excur­ sions. Further information is availab le from Mrs Young on 01254 826361. For the younger village


WADDINGTON


world was described to members of Waddington Methodist


Network when Mr Jim Parker, of Twiston, was the guest speaker. His talk was thoroughly


Church


enjoyed by all present, who joined the speaker in singing several songs from various musicals. The pianist was Mrs Sarah Baines and refreshments were served. Mrs M. Wood presided


Melodious A life in the musical


the village fete committee and the WI. The fete com­ mittee works all year to ensure the success of the popular annual event. F u r th e r information is available from Mr Rimmer on 01254826751. The WI provides a lively


t r e a s u r e r , of P en d le Street East.


t a k e s p l a c e a t S t N ich o la s ’s Church on Saturday at 3 p.m. when the children of the Sunday School will be selling gifts and goodies they have made themselves to raise money for Sunday School funds.


Fair The annual Pedlars’ Fair


Hoe-down Tomorrow n ig h t St


venue for the first hoe- down of th e y e a r . I t begins at 8 p.m., there is a hot-pot supper and people should take along their own drinks.


Nicholas’s Church is the


Service Mothering Sunday will


be marked at the 9-30 a.m. morning service a t St Nicholas’s Parish Church when flowers and simnel biscuits will be given out to th e women in th e church community.


Show “The Wizard of Oz” is


and said prayers for those in the village suffering ill health. The next meeting will be the last in the pres­ ent session and the Rev. A. Bailey will be the speaker. Afternoon teas will be served.


coming to Sabden next month. Following on from its success in Read in Jan­ uary the show is being presented in Sabden on behalf of St Mary’s RC Church. Producer and parishio­


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ner Dee Bottoms who staged the sell-out show in the New Year has decided to stage it again for Sab­ den people on April 25th,


26th and 27th and has lined up some of principals and dancers from the Read performances as well as many of St Mary’s School and church members to take part. Ticket details will be


Made £200 A quiz night at the Rib-


announced later, so make a date in your diaries.


chester Working Men’s Club held by the village cricket and tennis teams raised £200. The questions were compiled by Bill Sharpies, the MC was John Hutchinson and the winners were Cosy Cor­ n e r , com pr ising Carl Palmer, Tim Greenwood, Jim Ridge and Tony Whit­ field.


collection in the village has been brought forward a week to Friday, March 29th, to enable people to have a good clear out of all th e i r waste paper and cardboard before Easter.


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thinking about spring cleaning, especially as the rubbish skip is in the Memorial Hall car park until Tuesday. The village will get a


Clean up Now is the time to start


for volunteers, so if you fancy a bit of exercise, while doing something worthwhile, meet at the war memorial at 10 a.m. Bring old gloves. The Bowling Club’s annual general meeting


Hanson, welcomed mem­ bers and said th a t the


craft and social afternoons during the winter had yet again proved popular and the last one was to take


the form of a lunch on March 19th at the Country Kitchen, Waddington. It was ag re e d th a t th e squares knitted at these afternoons would in future be made up as knee blan­ kets for the elderly. Birthday greetings were


spring clean this week, when the parish council carries out its litter-pick on Saturday. The council is looking


and Mrs Gladys Walmsley played the winning hands at whist, and domino win­ ners were Mrs Ivy Cot- tam , Mrs N ora H a r ­ greaves, Mrs Evelyn Ford a n d M r s D o r o t h y Houghton. The only man to fe a tu re among the evening’s winners was Mr Dan Houghton who, along w ith Mrs N o ra H a r ­ g re av e s and Mrs Eva Marsden, won the raffle prizes. Thursday’s whist win­


60s met for their Monday night whist and domino drive. Mrs Bessie Brcnnand


Jenny Bradley, was then introduced, her topic being “Tower Bell Ringing”. Mrs B rad ley spoke of her interest as a child and her ambition to be a bell ringer, which was then strictly for males only, but today females had been welcomed, Mrs Bradley being one of 11 regular ringers at Clitheroe Parish Church. She gave a brief history of church bells - how they disappeared dur­ ing Cromwell’s days and came back during the Res­ toration — and how they were used to announce items of news. M e m b e r s w e r e


extended to Mrs Singleton (February) and Mrs Sut­ cliffe (March). The guest speaker, Mrs


was great concentration when members had the opportunity to play hand bells, which included very simple changes done with great difficulty. I t cer­ tainly made one appreciate the hard work, skill and devotion involved. Mrs J . T r ip p ie r , on


behalf of the members, thanked Mrs Bradley for her most interesting talk and tuition.


enthralled by the different sequences rung and how very involved the plans were, including Queens and Whittingham. There


Learning to Care charity. Tickets are available from th e th e a t r e on 01254 826063 or Clitheroe Tour­ ist Information Centre on 01200 25566. Villagers are invited to


a recital evening by the staff and pupils of Stony- hurst College in the Cen­ tenaries Theatre. The con­ cert starts at 7-30 p.m.and tickets cost £5, with con­ cessions at £4 and students for £2. Wine and coffee will be available. P ro c e ed s go to the


t a k e s p la c e in th e Memorial Hall on Monday, starting at 8-30 p.m. On March 22nd, there is


ners were as follows. Ladies: Mrs E. Duckworth and Mrs Bessie Brennand. Gents: Mr W. Duckworth and Mrs M. Edmondson. Dominoes: Mrs Pauline Taylor, Mr William Cooke,


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