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Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) [ews from the Villages WHALLEY


Disco A'family disco will take


place in Whalley Village Hall on April 26th from 7 to 10-30 p.m.


all ages-and admission is only £9 per family or £3 adults and £1.50 children.


There will be music for


Cookery Whalley Guide and


Scout Group is hosting a cookery demonstration in the village hall on April 29th at 7-30 p.m. Rosemary Newman, of


tory workers in days gone by, painting a way of life and environment far removed from the rural Ribble Valley. Members appreciated his sincere and thought-provoking talk. Arrangements were


DOWNHAM AGM


made for visits to the Bowland MU Deanery Festival, at Bolton-by- Bowland, on May 19th and to the diocesan link branch at Calverley on May 13th. S e v e r a l m em b ers


Downham Village Hall Management Committee AGM was well-attended on Monday evening. All officers and committee


were re-elected en bloc with the exception of Mrs Sylvia Fielding who resigned. Officers re-elected were:


the Tudor Rose Res- tuarant, Whalley, will be presenting a fabulous spring dinner party menu, with lots of hints and tips for a successful stress-free evening. There will be an opportunity to obtain recipes and a chance to ask questions to one of the Ribble Valley’s well-


known restaurateurs. Tickets are available


from Sue Fendall (01254 824555) or Sue Brookes (01254 822390) and are £4 including a glass of wine.


Whist Whist winners at the


Abbey senior citizens’ drive, in Whalley, were: ladies — Mrs C. Horsfall, Mrs I. Hibble. Gents — D. Farnsworth, J. Woofe. Dominoes: joint 1, Mrs


M. Maden, Mrs M. Mor- ley. There will be no drive


y PENDLETON Fund-raiser


on Saturday or the follow­ ing Saturday.


attended the Lady Day service at Skipton Parish Church, which had been an uplifting occasion, with a capacity congregation of MU members drawn from all parts of the Bradford Diocese. The MU branch will be


vehicles are unable to locate Simonstone Busi­ ness Park through lack of signs at the Shuttleworth Link Road. The council has been informed that work will commence on traffic calming measures on the AC71 before the end of May and a request to LCC to re-align kerb­ stones on Tennyson Avenue has been made. The annual parish meet­


Lord Clitheroe (presi­ dent), Mr Geoff Braith- waite (chairman), W. Barker (secretary), E. Parker (assistant secre­ tary), R. Hall (treasurer), K. Hall (vice-chairman)


running a gift stall at the church spring fair on May 10th at Gisburn Festival Hall. Items for this would be appreciated and may be handed to any MU mem­ ber. The meeting ended on a


tuned, this will be done as soon as it can be arranged. Chairman invited new­


Mrs Nora Hargreaves and HURST GREEN Reunion


Mrs Pauline Taylor. Raffle — Mrs Ireland


ing will be held on May 19th at 7 p.m. followed by the parish council meeting at 7-30 p.m.


Whist Whist winners of the


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the secretary and trea- son> Mrs E. Howarth. surer and a request was Qents — Mrs M. Redpath, 5 p:


Reports were given by Ladies"—Mrs E. Hutchin-


happy note when congra­ tulations were extended to Mrs Mary Bairstow for being a recipient of Royal Maundy money from the Queen at Bradford Cathe­ dral. She brought along the red and white leather purses with the specially- minted coins for members to admire. Miss M. H. Bairstow,


comers to the area to come forward with ideas and support for fund-raising events for hall funds, which Mrs E. Wilson will be pleased to accept. The Hon. R. C. Asshe-


Monday social at Read Constitutional Club were:


Mr J. Pollard. Special prize was


BILLINGTON Social


who had been her mother’s official companion at the service, told of their experiences and gave a delightful impromptu “ behind the scenes” description of the glitter­ ing event.


Tear Fund, held at Bui- at the meeting will hope- cock’s House, Pendleton, fully produce ideas and raised£250. A talk about the fund


A coffee morning for the An informal discussion


was given by Joyce Gwin- nell, who thanked everyone for attending.


GISBURN wtute. Enrolling member : begin a week on Saturday


Mothers’'Union met at Rimington Memorial Insti-


Union Members of Gisburn


Mrs C. Thistlethwaite welcomed m em b ers ,' friends and the Rev. Geoff Rodgers, minister of C l i t h e r o e U n i t e d Reformed Church. He took his audience on


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the way forward. Anyone interested in


GRINDLETON


Anniversary A special chapel


anni- will


“A Geordie Pilgrimage”, tracing his life back to his youth in the industrial North East and of the experiences and travels which eventually led him to train for the ministry. Accompanying himself on guitar, Mr Rodgers sang


at ~ Grindleton Methodist Church at 7-30 p.m. To mark the occasion there will he a special visit of the musical group “New Crea­ tion”, of Inglewhite, who will accompany them­ selves on musical instru­ ments while singing a selection of songs. Supper will be served during the evening. On the Sunday at 11 a.m. there will be an anni­


traditional songs, telling of the harsh life of the coal miners, fishermen and fae-


be held in Gisbum Festi­ val Hall at 7-45 p.m.on Tuesday when a summary of the main findings of Gisburn Village Appraisal will be presented.


Meeting A public meeting is to


suggestions from those present which will help the steering committee decide


the future of the parish is urged to attend.


ton explained the ques­ tionnaire he had circulated round the parish and the results of the poll of ideas. He explained the plans for extending the village hall and the grants which are available, these were cir­ culated to all present, everyone was agreeable to him continuing his quest for grants. Thanks were expressed


pupils of St Joseph’s RC Bleasdale. Gents — Mrs School, gathered together Eva Marsden and Mr W. in Hurst Green Memorial Carr. Hall for a reunion. Eight Dominoes — Mrs Nora of the guests were Hargreaves, Mrs Maud between the ages of 80 and Wade, Mr John Abbott, 90 years old and had a ' Mrs Helen Lawless and i wonderful evening remin- Ivy Cottam.


More than 200 past loway and Mrs Margaret


hymn was sung accompan- ShOW ied by organist Mr Mark, Jerziersky


. Thanks were expressed


the small group who arranged the reunion and


awarded to Mr W. Baker and MC was Mr G. A. Holden.


by Mr Hubert Wilcock to f t


to Mr Carl Simms for the excellent buffet supper. There has been a school


’ Fr Edmund Willoughby greaves, Mrs Cottam and opened the event with Pauline Taylor, prayers and the school


scing. Raffle — Mrs Nora Har-


'■ Something ..Special by tne Inends of


in St plays tomorrow and


HaTlftd


in Hurst Green since the reign of James II, over 300 years ago, and it is still flourishing while others have closed. It was founded by Richard Shire- bum, lord of the manor at the time, and above the


to Mr Assheton for his work so far, by Canon L. Cragg on behalf of all who were present.


trivia quiz night, held in Downham Village Hall and arranged by Mrs C. Palmer, raised £152 for village hall funds. Supper


Quiz A very entertaining


prepared


ladies, with a bar and raf­ fle.


READ


Jumble Sale A jumble sale will be


along to the hall on the afternoon of the sale from 1-30 p.m. Proceeds will go towards church funds.


held in Read United Reformed Church Hall tomorrow at 6-15 p.m.. Jumble may be taken


Service On Sunday at St John’s


Church, Read, there will


be a service of Holy Com­ munion at 9 a.m. and a family service at 11 a.m.


to include members of the uniformed branches in the village. Evensong and ser­ mon is at 6-30 p.m.


Outing Read Show Society has


versary service led by the Rev. Brenda Leigh. Everyone is welcome to attend this special week­ end celebrations.


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organised an outing to Holker Hall, near Cart- mel, to visit the Great Garden and Countryside Festival on June 1st. The cost of £10 for adults and £6 for children includes admission and coach fare, which will leave the Con­ stitutional Club at 9 a.m. Further inquiries, tel. 778582.


Parish Council retiring chairman Coun. Clifton C.


Council At the meeting of Read


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experience and told a ladies. Chairman Mr Dons yjcar and the fabric of the h appy b i r th y ra y a n d the secretary.


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She read a poem, and thanked him and Helen for told a story, about a their thoughtful gesture.


given by Mrs K. Lowe and organist was Mrs C. Wall- bank. The. meeting was followed by refreshments.


B0LT0N-BY-B0WLAND


Times past The chairman of Bolland


Gardening Club, Bolton- by-Bowland, Mr Andrew Snaw, welcomed Mr Roy Jackson, of Southport, who gave members a fascinating glimpse into the past with a talk enti­ tled “The Missing Dimen­


sion”.


spectacles to take them back into the past using slides of old trams, steam trains, canal barges and ships. He then moved on showing many old halls and gardens, around the country, which have been


Members were given 3D .


expressed by Mrs Joyce Walker.Following a business


to parish clerk Mrs Sheila thanked her for her dedi- - v


and offered special thanks P


elected chairman and Coun. Mrs Susan Lord vice-chairman. Coun. Alan Mashiter was re-elected allotments chairman. Concern was expressed


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Sturrock. Coun. Cyril Law was


cated work during 20 years in office. M e mb e r s w e r e


reminded of the coming evening visits to gardens at Heptonstall in June and Catforth in July. At the next meeting on


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at the proposed termina­ tion of the use of Read Cricket Club pavilion for youth club activities. Other venues are to be


appreciates all the activi- ties and opportunities the club offers villagers. Councillors were


May 14th Mr Martin Hes- keth will talk on “Ground


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arranged for next Thurs­ day at 7-30 p.m. in Read CE School to discuss Read’s annual gala. Representatives of local organisations will be invited and any other resi­ dent interested in partak­ ing is welcome to attend. The new district line for


01200 443344. An approach will be


WI held in the village hall.ll. 0~ ’*”


“The History of Furni­ ture” was the topic at the meeting of Dunsop Bridge


, given by Mrs M. Beattie. There were 21 members


villagers requiring contact with the local police is


pentry tools and explained their uses in days gone by. A vote of thanks was


p resen t and birthday greetings went to Mrs K. Bond and Mrs A. Parring- ton, who both received flowers.


Mr Mike Smith, from Slaidburn. He brought along a quantity of old car­


” dereT The" council Mrs Maureen Bowe and plans to introduce a new


cover and other useful plants”. Tea hostesses will be Mrs Linda Sproston,


junior section. Anyone interested in


joining the club should r in g Mr Boocock on


informed that a waste skip will be placed in the vil­ lage sometime in Septem­ ber and delivery of replacement swings, expected before Easter, has been delayed. A meeting has been


772365. Coffee


The talk was given by £ prii 26th, at the home of » ^kth/wicentenm^ '


of the Ribble Valley Mayor’s charity fund takes piace a week on Saturday,


their home at 26 Whalley Road; Sabden, for the event between 10a.m. and ”xpjained each cheese in 12-30 p.m. and stalls .Will


The couple will open


include a tombola and cakes and the grand raffle will be drawn. Proceeds will go to the


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lowing the course of the include a talk by Mrs J. old railway line. The par- Beeden on “The Meanings ish clerk informed council- of Surnames”. The compe- - .......f


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made by*the parish council wooden object was won to Lancashire County by: first, Mrs K. Brown; Council regarding the installation of a footpath from Martholme, Great Harwood, over the viaduct and through to Read, fol-


The competition for a


second, Mrs S. Mason; and third, Mrs M. Rushton. S o c ia l The draw winner was Mrs A. Marsden.


Ribble Valley Crossroads Care and Blackburn


Soroptimists, which cover the Ribble Valley.


The May meeting will Monday night social whist


lors that LCC has been .tition will be “an old docu- — Mrs Janet Riley and told of the difficulties ment” and the hostesses' Mrs Elizabeth Ireland,


tam, Mrs Helen Lawless, el -


winners were: ladies — Spurgeon. HafRe Priz® ,


At Sabden Oyer 60s ITXvUUGY i l lg l lv gwv*»**


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Mrs Edmondson and Mrs donated by Mrs J. Barg*1, Dorothy Houghton. Gents was won by Mrs J. Chew. ■


being experienced in Read will be J. Parkinson, M. Dominoes — Mrs Ivy Cot- when drivers of large Beattie and K. Bond.


detail, its origin and con­ tent, in a most fascinating! and amusing manner. Afterwards members were invited to taste the various cheeses and the< verdict was excellent. Thanks were expressed by Mis D. Miller.


ita aricrin And con-


favourite kitchen gadget was won by Mrs K. Nowell and Mrs Jane


A competition for a A coffee morning in aid


grandfather clock. The meeting ended with mem­ bers singing the song “My Grandfather’s Clock”. A vote of thanks was


Ladies — Mrs Edna Hart­ ley, Mrs C. Holden. Gents — Mrs M. Jackson, Mr J. Waddington. Dominoes: Mrs M.


Whist winners were:


Cardwell, Mr R.Wilson, Mr A. Holden, Mr H. Ainsworth. Raffle: Mrs E. Ridge,


Mr A. Holden. The next meeting will


Baptist Social Hour, Bil- inscribed 1686 RI, the im- lington, held a meeting tl?Js of Richard and his recently, hearing Mr M.B. w*®6 Isabel. Ormerod give a lecture on early religious art in Italy. It was illustrated by beautiful slides of walls and ceilings in marble mosaics from Bologna, Ravenna, Padua Verona, and many carv­ ings on buildings, depict­ ing Biblical stories. A vote of thanks was


Members of Ebeneezer entrance to the school is


aJHI being made a primary an school in 1947.


given by Mrs K. Lowe and this was followed by refreshments.


iieamiicuia.


on the history of clocks Ernest Hartley, who has p e o p i e *s w a r d e n , and watches at last Tues- just celebrated a signiii- Appointed to the council day’s meeting. She told cant birthday, decided,. for three years were Mr how the earliest known with the assistance of a A tk in so n , Mr D. time-keeping was through competent confectioner ^ scroft> Mr R. Frankland the position of the sun and and cook, his wife, Helen^ and Mr H. E. Boden. |


ity school as it was con­ nected to the founding of the almshouses. In 1860 alterations were made and a chapel opened, finally


Originally it was a char­


Surprise At the meeting of Hurst


Mrs M. Fogg gave a talk


Green Over-60s* Club, members received a won-


derful: surprise during the inte rval. BAcmber Mr


annual meeting of Christ Church, Chatburn, chair­ man the Rev. W. Drain! paid tribute to two retir-j mg long-serving members of the Parochial Church Council — Mr A Farriell for 60 years’ service, 45 of which were as treasurer, and to Miss F. Jeffs for 50 years of continuous service on the council. Both retir­ ing members were pre­ sented with gifts to mark their long service. Mr D. Ascroft was appointed vicar’s warden auu iuia ^


nd Mrs E. Douglas as


worked through history to hatterv


battery,


time- sandwiches and a delicious PT1 uinn with the addition chocolate cream cake. The ofMrG Scott


to provide a variety of icne


ana aeucious


salespersons were elected en ^foe ^ th


She illustrated her talk party was completed by a A report on the church personal cup of tea made by the servjces was given by the


story of the watch that Knowles wished Ernest church was reported on by had lost its faith.


s e n te d th e a u d i te d accounts and Mr R. Warmer reported on the meetings of the Deanery Synod,


Mrs E. Thorpe pre­


. Officials appointed were: .Mr H. Thorpe (vice- chairman), Mrs E. Thorpe (treasurer), Mr H;- E. Bodeh (secretary) and Mr| K. Taylor (auditor). .


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take place on Tuesday in the village memorial hall and all senior citizens are welcome to attend.


SABDEN


force to boost the funds and lend support to Sab- den Crown Green Bowling Club. More than 100 people


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attended a coffee morning at the Pendle Street East


____ _____ __________ member club’s recruit- be a very clever mind-bog- restored to their former ment drive; which started glbig evening, showing his g lo ry . Thanks were with letters sent to each skills and tricks. Although house in the village.


berafor t S s u p p o r S - Rented" fo ^ e f t r ^ s S r a r plans are afo“ot7or flood- hTs" show/Thanks were InThkfiw vearaof Mrs Joan Corless with a lights and a sprinkler sys- expressed by Mrs N.Kay. Po t t ed c ame l ia and tern for the green.


of Sabden to take part,” said club chairman Mr John Boocock.


“We wanted the people


the whole village.” The new season starts


clubhouse will soon have volunteers soon stepped a new heating system and forward to help him with


Hopes are high that the apprehensive at f irs t some members were


, & competition for an old M spaper


the club was private but it meeting on May 14th, at is not. This is a facility for


this week and runs until August. At the moment, mem­


“A lot of people thought. the forthcoming group Gisbum was among other |


dated 1901. A discussion regarding


items on the agenda. Supper was served by


bers must be at least 11 years old but there are


hostesses Mrs Walker, Mrs Weather, Mrs Wigg- lesworth and Mrs Arm-1 strong.To conclude, a reminder was given of a plant stall at the meeting in May.


BASHALLEAVES


Eaves WI assembled early for their meeting to have|


Photo Members of Bashall


J^nh^akeJTtS I the Mayor, Coun Mrs ^ ^ j ^ S p u ^ e o n


Eileen Lowe and Mr introduced guest speaker Lowe.


Mr Austess, of Shaw, near Oldham, who exhibited the most amazing collection of unusual cheeses. He|


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club, which raised £325. The open day was the ject being “Magic of the I latest event in the 130 Mind” which turned out to


the order of the day at the meeting of Waddington WI when president Mrs D. Hammond presented a certificate to Miss H.Whit- tern for reaching the 50 year milestone of being a member. Everyone pres­ ent applauded her and gave a special welcome to visitor Mrs Paline Sykes. Guest speaker, was Mr Michael Maxwell, his sub­


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Saturday at 7-30 p.m. The concert features songs from the shows. Tickets are available from Mrs Betty Clarkson.


CHATBURN


Tribute At the opening of the


and Mrs Cottam (two). Thursday’s whist win­ ners: ladies — Mrs J. Gal-


SIMONSTONE


Garden club The AGM of Simonstone


place in the old school next Thursday at 7-30 p.m, This will be followed by a talk “A walk through old Padiham” by Margaret


Garden Club will take


Jones. The club shop will be


Wednesday from 7 to p.m. in the farm buildings at the corner of Simon­ stone Lane and Whalley Road.


open on Sunday from 11 a.m. to noon and next


drive in Simonstone Old School on Tuesday at 7-30 p.m.


Whist drive There will be a whist


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