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•■'ft ■ ’*oo± \\siusiujteaj *A News from the Villages


a ccomplished flower entertained


Floral Two members who are


Sabden Wl at the January meeting. Mrs Kay Dyer kept, to a traditional theme


modern and continental arrangements. The evening was further


minutes she transformed a sheet of paper into a snow scene of high quality which would normally take the artist some two hours to complete. The arrangements and


enhanc ed by Laur ie famith s wa ter colour p a in t in g . I n ju s t 20


painting were raffled. I t is hoped to hold a choir concert for the WI’s


extended to Laurie Smith, Anne Jones, Eileep Har- rop and Marion Procter. The competition for a dried flower arrangement was won by Doreen


ood wi shes were


February 12th will be all about dance and entitled “From Helen of Troy to Isadora”. New members and visitors are always welcome.


Wright and Mary New- bold. The next meeting on


after a longer than usual Christmas break following the flood in St Mary’s Hall, Sabden Over GOs resumed their twice weekly meetings. At the Thursday meet­


Over 60s At their first meeting


birthday. She provided a birthday supper and prizes fur liic ruffle. The whist winners were as follows. Ladies: Mrs Sarah Law and Mrs Joyce Bailey. Gents: Mr W. Duckworth


winners were as follows. Ladies: Mrs Maud Wade and Mrs Eva Marsden. Gents: Mrs Bessie Bren-


and Mr Derek Oldham. Dominoes: Mrs Pauline Taylor, Mr John Abbott, Mr Richard Eden and Mrs Amy Parkinson. Raffle: Mrs Maud Wade, Mrs Lilian Abbott and Mr Rowland Ford. Monday night’s whist


nand and Mrs Janet Riley. Dominoes: Mrs Nora Har­ greaves, Mrs Ivy Cottam, Mrs Amy Parkinson and


ing there were nine tables for whist and dominoes and a special celebration for the oldest member Miss Edith Hayes who was marking her 96th


tion and a delegate was sought for the Federation meeting next month. Members put their name down for the LFWI lun­ cheon at the Mytton Fold restaurant, Langho, and new m em b e rs we re encouraged to put their names forward for a “new members’ roadshow”. g Birthday flowers and


p A-London weekend was


SuperScan Charity and a bingo evening on April 10th for branch funds.


ut forward for considera­


" 111,0 Mrs Hazel Lansddl, currently in her third year ° f a City and Guilds course, demonstrated


Mrs Pauline Taylor. Raf­ fle: Mrs Nora Hargreaves, Mrs Amy Parkinson and Miss Edith Hayes.


begins tonight with a short prayer service at St Nicholas’s Church at 7 p.m. On Monday, the prayer service is at 7 p.m. at the Baptist Church and Tuesday the same time at St Mary’s. The week will conclude with a united ser­ vice at the Methodist Church on Wednesday.


Christian Unity in Sabden m


meal entertainment was provided by Mr Paul Lee. Raffle winners were R. Lord, S. Driver, C. Ash­ worth, V. Rumfitt, A. Roney and E. Wilson. The next meeting will be on February 1st in Downham Village Hall.


and friends attended the annual dinner of Downham and Twiston Garden Club, held at the Duke of York Hotel, Grindleton. After a three-course


Dinner Twenty-six members


Mrs June Rumfitt, for items suitable for the homeless, resulted in 30 shoe boxes being sent to the Salvation Army for distribution at Christmas time. Mrs Rumfitt wishes to thank all who contri­ buted to her appeal.


post mistress of Downham


been forwarded to the SuperScan Appeal by members of the cnoir of St Leonard’s Church, Down­ ham, as a result of the suc­ cessful carol singing. The remainder of the total raised will go towards choir funds.


Appeal A cheque for £120 has


WADDINGTON


wished all the ladies a happy New Year and then welcomed the Rev.


afternoon, fewer members than usual attended the first meeting of the new year of Waddington Meth­ odist Afternoon Fellow­ ship Network. Mrs Marion Wood


Excellent Due to the wet, cold


Homeless A request by former


Prayers The Week of Prayer for


DUNSOP BRIDGE ject of a talk given to Dun-


sent to Mrs J. Parkinson. Thanks were expressed from senior members for Christmas gifts, which were delivered Mrs A. Marsden. Thanks were received from Mr J. Blea- zard for the book token he was given by the group for attending to the accounts and from Mr R. Howarth, who produces the pro­ grammes. The draw was won by Mrs J. Carr. A delegate is needed for


donated to a Romanian charity and the speaker was thanked by Mrs F. Nelson. Birthday greetings were


the Wl show in Southport in February.


lage Hall AGM is on Jan­ uary 31st, at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome.


GRINDLETON


Andrew Scutt and his wife, Jennie, as guest speakers. Due to the absence of


the pianist, who was ill, Mr Scutt accompanied the hymns on his guitar and his wife recalled the day when the couple acquired a pet from the lost dogs’ home. The afternoon was


served. The next meeting takes


thoroughly enjoyed and tea and biscuits were


place on Thursday, when the speaker will be Mr D. Oyston.


include a domino and scrabble afternoon at Rushton House on Jan­ uary 31st, “Look good, feel great” at Longridge Civic Hall on March 8th and 9th, and the annual bingo evening on March 18th at the Pendle Hotel, Chatburn. Names were taken of those willing to donate prizes and gro­ ceries, which should be brought to the March meeting.


They were Mrs H. Read, Mrs M. Thornber and Miss M. Brennand. Competition secretary Mrs A. Marshall presented Mrs Read with a trophy for the member


with the highest number of points. beOn May 8th there will


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prizes to the competition winners for the past year.


Mrs Dowds presented


by Mrs Greta Moil* for a very enjoyable and enter­ taining evening. Forthcoming events


teams and were asked to identify 20 local villages from aerial photographs. Winners were: Mrs J. Royle, Mrs R. Cann and Mrs R. Rushton,with Miss M. Ord, Mrs M. Parker and Mrs C. Taylor tying for second place with Mrs B. and Mrs H. Read and Mrs A. Aspin. Thanks were expressed


evening were Mi* and Mrs Trevor Gate, who gave a talk, illustrated with slides, about microlite fly­ ing. Members were fascin­ ated to hear about their hobby, and an aerial vil­ lage quiz rounded off the talk. Members formed


dleton Wl, Mrs Sally Dowds, welcomed mem­ bers to the first meeting of the new year in the new venue, the parish room of St Ambrose’s Church. Guest speakers for the


Busy start The president of Grin­


The Dunsop Bridge Vil­


Wl talk Romania was the sub­


sop Bridge Wl by Mr Roland Hailwood, of Clith­ eroe. Gifts of toiletries were


available from Mrs Cann and a quiz night is to be arranged. The darts team will play Nether Kcllet at the Buck Inn on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Supporters are welcome and should book sandwiches in advance, if they require supper. Hostesses for the next


visiting institutes should be invited to the June and September meetings. Grindleton Wl has received an invitation from Fence. Show schedules are


Mrs Jean Maud and Mrs Minnie Robinson, who will show slides of “A walk in the Pyrenees”.


meeting will be Mrs M. Hogg, Mrs Hailwood, Mrs Cann and Mrs Rowntree and the speakers will be


evening at Alston Hall can be arranged. Members decided that


those wishing to buy a fuchsia named Adelaide Hoodless, founder of the Wl movement, to com­ memorate the 75th anni­ versary of the Lancashire Federation. It is hoped that another


Fold Farm Hotel, Langho, when the subject will be “From washing-up to Wo- man-of-the-Y ear”. Names were taken of


;B0LT0N-BY-B0WLANDi


Mary Wallace, and Mr Mason welcomed two new members to the club, Mrs J. Norcliffe and Mrs G. Dobson. chMr Mason read the b*V


airman’s report, written


Aerobics If you would like to get


by Judith Kay, take place on Monday from 1 to 2 p.m.and Thursday from 1- 45 to 2-45 p.m. in Read United Reformed Church Hall. Each session costs £2. 20 and both ladies and gents will be most wel­ come. For further details con­


tact Judith on Padiham 776172.


Wl is celebrating its birth­ day with a party tonight in Simonstone Old School hall at 7-30 p.m. Supper, cost­ ing £3, will be provided by


Birthday Read with Simonstone


the committee and mem­ bers are reminded to take


resumed rehearsals and meets every Wednesday at 7-30 p.m*. in St John's Church, Read. Now would be an ideal time to join.


Show’s annual hoe-down on Januai*y 27th at 7-30 p.m. at Read CE School Hall. Tickets are £5 for adults and £3.50 for chil­ dren, there will be a buffet supper, but own drinks should be taken.


your ticket for Read


awarded to Mrs E. Hut­ chinson and MC was Mr G. A. Holden.


Monday were — ladies: Mrs E. Charnley, Mrs E. Hutchinson. Gents: Mrs B. Nichols, Mrs M. Redpath. Special prize was


CHATBURN;


burn Methodist Church Women’s Fellowship, Mrs Giles, welcomed members to the meeting and wished them a happy New Year. Prayers were said for members who are ill and for the relatives of Mrs Doreen Mashiter, who died the previous day. Two letters of greeting


Fellowship The president of Chat-


Royal Grammar School Mr Stevenson began his career as a reporter for the “Clitheroe Advertiser and Times”. After a num­ ber of years he moved to the “Lancashire Evening Telegraph” and from there to Radio Lancashire. Eventually he obtained a position as a sports repor­ ter on BBC I “Look North West”. He showed a video of some amusing incidents which could never be shown on television and afterwards part of a video of an interview with the Princess Royal. This was when Manchester was hoping to be the host to the Olympic Games. Following an entertain­


he had travelled to most parts of the world in his job. After leaving Clitheroe


ing afternoon refresh­ ments were served. Pian­ ist was Mrs Hudson.


Peter Stevenson, a BBC television reporter, who confessed to feeling shy with live audiences as opposed to speaking to a camera. He told members that


were read from former members now living in Clitheroe. Guest speaker was Mr


Constitutional Club on


Results Whist winners at Read


Hoe-down There is still time to get


to become a member can attend the party if they let Sue Ogden know (Tel: 7730(50). The WJ Choir has


their own cutlery and a wrapped gift costing 75p. Anyone who would like


tone-up in time for your summer holidays, the new aerobics and body toning class could be for you. Afternoon sessions, run


rid of some winter flab and


was as follows: chairman, Mr A. Shaw; vice-chair­ man,Mr I. Mason; secre­ tary, Mrs K. Dyson; assis­ tant secretary, Mrs J. Norcliffe;treasurer, Mrs J. Corless; assistant trea­ surer, Mrs J. Wood; show chairman, Mrs M. Bowe; show secretary, Mrs L. Sproston. The next meeting will


been some good speakers and enjoyable outings and the year had been rounded off with a successful show. The election of officers


be on February 14th, when Mr W. Blackledge is to talk about wall shrubs and climbing plants.


Bowland Young Farmers’ Club worked off the extra Christmas pounds with a work-out led by Tracy Wilson. All members enjoyed doing aerobics. Next week members are to meet in the village at 6-30 p.m. to travel to Qua- zar, Preston. The cost of the evening will be £4.


Work-out Members of Bolton-by-


WEST BRADFORD Smiling


the first meeting of 1996, at which West Bradford Wl president, Miss K. Hanson, wished everyone


members started the new year with a smile after lis­ tening to listening to a talk entitled “The Humorous Side of Clerical Life.” The talk was given at


West Bradford Wl


ter on a grey day by relat­ ing the funny side of a serious profession. Mrs P. Rushworth


added that he was sad to see the trend of people unwilling to become involved or committed to the church, schools or other organisations, as well as the way people were reluctant to change. He certainly brought a ray of sunshine and laugh­


H.A. Reid, started his talk by saying that, at this time of year, people were prone to depression, but he quickly dispelled this condition by amusing WinDGrS members with tales about his 40 years as a parson. His job appeared to cover all aspects of life. However, Mr Reid


a happy and healthy new year. The speaker, the Rev


that 1995 had been a suc­ cessful year. There had


Club’s annual meeting was presided over by Mr Ian Mason in the absence of meetings the chairman, Mr Andrew ings. Shaw. Guest speaker Mr Seats for “Fiddler on White, of Sabden, gave an the Roof’ are now being informative talk and slide booked, show on “Spring in the The next meeting is on Garden”. He spoke about February 7th. the desirability of having all-season colour in the garden and answered questions on the subject. He was thanked by Mrs


Gardeners The Bolland Gardening


fI,..#- inniz ti.i/1 L/iam .* mif. .. reporting. At next week's meeting, . . . . . ®


the village hall, there will be a talk by Fr John Cha- loncr.


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29th at Southport and a federation lunch on May 8th at Mytton Fold Farm


February 5th, Mrs C. Sun­ derland will speak about


speaker will be Mrs Aileen Armitage. At the next meeting on


Hotel, Langho, when the


embroidery. The competi­ tion will bo for the pret­ tiest thimble and hostesses will be Mrs Colley, Mrs


Chew and Mrs Finch.


about forthcoming events, including the annual coun­ cil meeting on February


members that donations are needed to set up a second bursary to pay for respite care to allow another carer to attend a course at Denman College. Members were informed


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Mrs Mary Parker will speak about tourism in the Kibble Valley.


SLAIDBURN


experiences of the local people with whom she stayed, as well as showing pictures of the farms and animals seen on her trav­ els.


her


the village hall and it was first time in the chair for new president Mrs Marian Parry. Mrs A. Daborn thanked the speaker for an unusual and well illus­ trated talk.The competi­ tion was an unusual holi­ day souvenir. The president thanked all the members who


The meeting was held in


land was the subject of a talk given to Slaidburn Wl members at their fn*st meeting in 1996. The sneaker, Dawn Taylor, snowed slides and described a recent journey through Finland. She talked about


Finnish A journey through Fin­


side of the meeting, Miss Hanson showed members the West Bradford contri­ bution to the ACWU’s Friendship Quilt and thanked Miss Bottomiey for her work on the project. Also on display was the completed blanket for Save the Children and members were thanked for their work in knitting the squares. The next meeting will be February 6th, at which


meeting, Mrs Hanson extended birthday greet­ ings to Mrs Joan Trippier. Following the business


thanked him on behalf of members. At the beginning of the


peas supper was served and whist prizes awarded to the following. Ladies: Mrs D. Knowles, Mrs.A. Seed, Mrs D. Mason. Gents: Mr S. Hogg, Mr J. Waddington, Mr J. Kenyon. Dominoes: Mr P. Metcalfe, Mrs F. Pye, Mr R. Hartley. Raffle: Mrs J. Haworth, Mrs B. Garnett, Mrs F. Ingleby, Mrs A. Seed.


slides and a talk will be given on Tuesday at 7-30 p.m. at Rimington Memorial Institute by Mrs Christine Walker. The subject of her talk will be the historic pilgrim routes through France and Spain, which have been followed for centuries to the shrine at Santiago del Compos- tella. There will be cake and bring-and-buy stalls and refreshments. Everyone is welcome.


GISBURN


1996, Gisburn MU was led in group discussion by Canon G. Walker and Mrs C. Walker on the subject of baptism. Members were aided by Bible texts and material from the MU publication “I believe and Trust”, and found much to set them thinking. Canon and Mrs Walker were thanked for providing a most stimulating evening.


WHALLEY


helped with the carol sing- Mrs M. Naylor. Dominoes: ing around the village. Mrs P. Twitchen, Mrs M. They collected £134 which Morley.


Abbey senior citizens’ drive, in Whalley, were as follows. Ladies: Mrs B. Preston, Mrs L. Barker. Gents: Mrs J. Walmsley,


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Karen Hardman spoke on the whys and wherefores of aromatherapy, explain­ ing how three drops of an essential oil in 10ml of a carrier oil, such as almond oil, can be massaged into the skin and absorbed into the body. Guinea pig for the evening was Mrs Sheila Hartley who bene­ fited from a soothing hand massage. Mrs Spurgeon informed


Eaves Wl were asked to bring visitors to meetings and to introduce them to the ways in which the Wl group works. President Mrs E. Spurgeon passed on this message from “Federation News”. Guest speaker Mrs


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Young Farmers’ Club met at the Ribble Valley Mayor’s Parlour, Clith­ eroe, where Mayor of the Ribble Valley, Coun. Dorothy Pearson, gave a talk about the work of a councillor. She was thanked by Neil Beattie.


Her work Members of Slaidburn


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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, January 18th, 1996 5 L e t o u r p a t i o d o o r s b r in g


J SIMONSTONE: skip will be outside Simon­


Paper The usual waste paper


stone New School, tomor­ row for the monthly collec­ tion.


•Club will meet in the old


Meeting Simonstone Garden


school next Thursday at 7- 30 p.m. when Mr Harry Mays will speak about “Cacti and other succu­ lents”. New members are welcome.


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Classes Dancing classes are due


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