Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, May 14th, Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified)


SABDEN


Charity coffee Patients at the Christie


Hospital in Manchester will benefit from a coffee morn­ ing in Sabden on Saturday. The event is being held at


HURST GREEN


Ireland Members of Hurst Green


the home of Mrs Heather Groves (nee Walmsley), at 107 Padiham Road, from 10 a.m. to noon, and there will be a raffle, tombola, gifts and bric-a-brac. All the proceeds will go to the hospital's endocrinology unit.


WI were spellbound at their meeting when Mrs Netta Brodrick gave a talk on her


Spring fair The annual spring fair,


RIMINGTON


organised by members and friends of Gisburn Parish Church, proved a popular occasion at the festival hall and


holiday in Ireland. She told of her first


raised £750 for church funds. Churchwarden Mr George


Winning hands The latest winners from


Sabden Over-GOs' socials are as follows:Monday's whist: Ladies - Mrs G. Thompson and Mrs Dorothy Houghton. Gents - Mrs Gladys Walmsley and Mr W. Wright. Dominoes - Mr K. Thompson, Mrs Maud Wade and Mr Richard Eden. Raffle - Mrs Nora Hargreaves, Mr Dan Houghton and Mrs G. Thompson. Thursday's whist winners


attempt at travelling in a horse-drawn caravan, with her husband. She painted a picture of a battle of wits with the horse, who had a definite mind of its own and the friendliness shown by many people on the journey, which would be remembered for years to come. Members were reminded


Prizewinners The monthly whist and


Bargh welcomed everyone and introduced Mrs Chris­ tine Walker, of Hellifield, who declared the fair open. Gisburn gala queen Sarah


domino drive, organised by Rimington Memorial Insti­ tute management commit­ tee, was well-attended. Sup­ per was served and prizes


Calvert was in attendance and Caroline Winckley pre­ sented Mrs Walker with


flowers.Stalls selling cakes, plants, gifts, crafts and bric-a-brac were well patronised, and the tombo­ la was busy all afternoon. Canon Graham Walker thanked everyone for their


of the annual outing in June and Mrs Cecily Holden gave


an account of an evening


spent at Lea. Competition winners were


Mrs T. Crotty, Mrs E. Jacques and Mrs E. Wilson. Members sang happy


hostesses.


birthday to Margaret and Mary Holden and refresh­ ments were served by the


were: Ladies - Mrs R. Wright and Mrs E. Hutchin­ son. Gents - Mr W. Wright and Mr Dan Houghton. Dominoes - Mrs Maud


Over-60s Successful prize winners


were: Raffle — 1, Mr J.P. Monaghan, 2, Mr P. Henry,


Wade, Mrs Nora Hargreaves and Mr Jimmy Royal. Raf­ fle - Mrs Millie Moorhouse, Mrs E. Hutchinson and Mrs Maud Wade.


3, Mrs M. Green. Whist: Ladies -1, Mrs M.


Summer fair Plans are well under way


Green, 2, Mrs E. Under­ wood. Gents — 1, Mr J.P. Monaghan, 2, Mr J. Kenyon. Dominoes - 1, Mrs M.


for a Summer fair in the grounds of St Mary's RC


DOWNHAM.


Gardening Twenty members and


awarded. Whist: Ladies - Mrs M.


Edmundson, Mrs D. Mason, Mrs R. Brookbank. Gents - Mr W. Barker, Mrs J. Robin­


son, Mr J. Parker. Dominoes: Mr J. Oddie,


support and those who worked hard preparing the stalls and refreshments. There was laughter as it was announced that Mr Walker had correctly guessed the name of a large cuddly toy dog - however, he raised fur­ ther funds by auctioning off the furry toy. Raffle winners were: Mr D.


Mr D. Lowe, Mr W. Ireland,


Mrs F. Parker. Raffle: Mr A. Stott, Mrs


B. Garnett, Miss F. Jeffs, II. Lofthouse, G: Parker.


Caring help Due to the unavoidable


absence of the WI president and both vice-presidents,


friends of Downham and Twiston Gardening Club met in the village hall for a very enjoyable evening. Chairman Mr Shaun Roney advised members on com­ post and useful plants, con­ struction and design for the hands-on hanging basket planting session. Some members also pot­


she told members how Cross­ roads, a charitable organisa­ tion, started in the Ribble Valley 10 years ago. The scheme is to help and support people who care for someone living in their own home. Sec­ retary Mrs Phyllis Rumsey thanked and congratulated Mrs Siddall for her work and information. Winner of the competition


"THINKING ABOUT AN EXTENSION”


Read Cricket Club pavilion on Saturday at 8-30 p.m. Tickets are £3.


Disco A disco is being held at


was Mrs Dixon, and Mrs Clarkson thanked those who helped to organise recent evening walks and outings, which had been a huge suc­


ted-up tubs and troughs. Mr Roney brought, as a sample, a basket he had made earlier, and much fun was had by all. Supper was provided by Mrs Molly Roskell and Mrs


cess.News and events from the LFWI were read by Mrs


Sheila Bowles. Members were informed


Brenda Lund. Raffle winners were: Mrs


Nicholson, Mrs Winckley, Mrs E. Moorhouse, Mrs J. Gornall, Mrs A. Seed, Mrs Knott, Mrs E. Jackson, Mrs C. Nicholson, Mrs Lister, Miss M. Birkbeck, Miss L. Famworth, Mrs S. Graveston.


BASHALL EAVES


Parkes, 2, Mrs M. A. Card- well, 3, Mr P. Henry, 4) Mr


Church on May 30th. Children's entertainments


and games, stalls selling plants, cakes, jams, a tombo­ la, books, Teddy bear stall, a bouncy castle and lots more


on Tuesday.


are all planned. Anyone who can donate


Adrian Holden. The next meeting of the


Markets Country garden markets is


Over-GOs will be held as usual in the village Memorial hall


raffle prizes or items for any of the stalls can leave them at church or the presbytery.


Macrame Vice-president of Bolton-


Vouchers Please hand in any out­


standing Asda vouchers to St Mary’s School as soon as


possible.


green is open again after having to be closed unex­ pectedly following an algae affecting the playing surface. Bowlers were able to com­ mence playing again at the weekend, and league fixtures are now back on line.


Bowling along Sabden's crown bowling


In fashion F A lad ies 'clothing sale by ashion Flair Proved a big


success on Friday ' , The evening in St Mary s


Hall was organised by the Friends of St Mary's School, who hope to have raised around £100 for funds. There was a very good turnout, lots of "end-of-line" bargains on sale and the ladies rounded off the evening with a glass of wine.


Busy diary A busy diary of events is


planned at St Mary's RC School in the summer term. A representative from the


by-Bowland WI Mrs E. Moorhouse welcomed guest speaker Miss Magaret Lam­ bert,who gave an illustrated talk on macrame. Miss Lam­ bert has been blind since she was 21, 11 years ago, and members were intrigued with the wide range and quantity of items she produces, rang­ ing from hanging basket nets and handbags to frogs and piglets.Thanks were expressed by Mrs J. Lilburn to Miss Lam­


bert and her mother, who accompanies and helps her daughter.


extended to Mrs M. Shaw, of Slaidburn, who told mem­ bers about the resolutions for


A welcome was also ,


the AGM.Members were in agree­ ment with urging the Gov­ ernment to legislate for the provision of support for fam­ ily carers and that, in the future, brown field sites should be used wherever appropriate for the big increase in future home development ^ schemes,


instead of green field sites. Winners of the competi­


NSPCC will be in school on Tuesday to collect a cheque from a sponsored event. The Dragon’s Mouth puppet the­ atre will be in school on June 2nd, when .it is also Book


Week.Pupils will visit Roch­ ester Roman Museum on


June 9th, and its swimming gala day on June 19th, fol­ lowed by a table top sale in the hall the following day.


tion were Mrs D. Wells and Mrs M. Pickles. Mrs Moor­ house thanked the hostesses Mrs G. Mills and Mrs L. Hine-Hackney.


Whist winners A whist and domino drive,


organised by members of Bolton-by-Bowland WI, was


Re-elected The chairman of Sabden


well-attended and there were


the new official title for WI markets. Mrs Elizabeth Backhouse, a producer for the very popular Clitheroe WI Market, was the speaker at Bashall Eaves WI. Why, when, where and how mem­ bers could become producers, and sell their wares through the market scheme was explained and many ques­ tions were answered. Thanks were expressed by president


Mrs E. Jackson took the chair at Rimington WI meeting. She welcomed members and two visitors from Downham WI and thanked those who helped make the border group meet­ ing successful. . Speaker Mrs S. McGaffin


Winners Winners at the weekly


whist drive held in Read Constitutional Club were: Ladies - Mrs D. Birch, Mrs E. Hutchinson. Gents - Mr R. Elliott, Mr A. Shaw. Spe­


E. Edgar, Mrs D. Porter, Mrs J. Eastwood and Mrs Lund. Arrangements were made


that a cake and coffee morn­ ing will be held on May 23rd in the Mayor's Parlour, Church Street, Clitheroe. Resolutions for the inter­


mediate general meeting were discussed and voted on.


for a trip to Towneley Hall, Burnley, members to meet on the car park at 6-45 p.m. to travel in cars. Supper, if wished, will be at the Black Bull, Rimington, afterwards.


gave a most informative talk about the care of the elderly and the services and facilities to which they can turn when in need of practical help and support. She was thanked by Mrs A. Seed before answer­ ing members' questions, rais­ ing many interesting points and explaining procedures. A competition for a tip for


Mrs G. Whowell. Resolutions on housing


there had been an excellent response to the collection of unwanted jewellery for the National Heart Foundation Appeal. The theme for the LFWI calendar for the year 2,000 is to be "Lancashire Heritage”, and WI members may submit slides or pho­ tographs for this. Members wishing to order


Members were informed .


and young carers were dis­ cussed and voted upon. Notices included: a table- top sale at Mytton Fold Country Hotel, golf chal­ lenge '98, cycling from Edis- ford and market and car boot sale at the village hall on May 24th. The WI country show will be held at Barton Village Hall on June 23rd with something for everyone. A competition for an egg


cup was won by Mrs S. Finch a n d th e r a f f le b y M r s E .


Hind.There will be no meeting in June, and the next will be on July 6th, when Mrs Greenwood's subject will be Christmas cards.


HOLDEN


Anniversary Speakers at Holden


an older person was won by Mrs C. Knowles and Mrs J. Knapp.


Chapel's Sunday School anniversary services were Matthew Parker and Naomi Chidgley, of Oswaldtwistle. The young people sang three songs: "I am a sheep — baa- baa", "Can you be sure" and "He loves me too". Recitations were given by


cial prize was won by Mrs E. Charnley, and MC was Mr G. A. Holden.


Open meeting Members of Read Moth­


ers' Union are holding an open meeting on Tuesday in


Tail".


cussed at the next meeting of Simonstone with Read WI next Thursday. There will also be a mini-horticultural


Mini-show Resolutions will be dis­


show.The choir's spring concert will be held on Monday in St John's Church, Read, at 7-30 p.m. Tickets are available from choir members or at the door, and proceeds will go to the Altham Church Restora­ tion Fund.


Kayleigh Jackson, Andrew and Robert Harrison, Nicola and Fiona Capstick, Seth Blakey, Shanice and Siobhan Jackson and Peter Gilmour. Organists for the day were Mrs Brenda Harrison and


spring bulbs should give their order to Mrs M. McPherson as soon as possible. Secretary Mrs C.


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Read School at 7-30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Mrs


Pat Taylor, and her talk will be entitled "A Whale of a


Read United Read United FC played


Bamoldswick Park Rovers at home and won 3-1. Sam Marshall was man-of-the- match, scoring two of the Read goals, and Chris Royle scored one.


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Abbey senior citizens' drive in Whalley, were: Ladies - Mrs E. Charnley, Mrs J. Cutler, Mrs R. Wright


Mr Mark Blakey. Collections were for Sun­


attended a whist drive held in Simonstone Old School. Winners were: Ladies - Mrs Vernon, Mrs Charn- ley, Mrs Earnshaw (cons). Gents - Mr Earnshaw, Mrs Walsh, Mr Hull (cons). Special prizes were won by Mrs Earnshaw and Mrs Marshall, and Mr G. B.


Pollard was MC. The next drive will be on


Tuesday at 7-30 p.m.


Thistlethwaite introduced two resolutions for the NFWI intermediate general meeting in Brighton in June. These concern the use of brown field sites, as opposed to using green belt land for future development, and the problems of school-age chil­


dren caring for ill or disabled relatives. Voting ins tructions were noted by link delegate Mrs Wilson, of Downham


WI.


for a visit to Hellifield WI on May 20th, and names were taken for an outing to Kirk- by Lonsdale on July 30th.


Arrangements were made


Inn meeting President of Mitton WI


Mrs Edna Clarkson wel­ comed members and guests to the meeting, held at the Three Fishes Inn. Members observed a silence in memory of former member Mrs Kathleen Thornton.Guest speaker was Mrs S. Siddall, area manager of the Crossroads Care Scheme, and


Garden shop Simonstone Garden


Club shop will be open on Sunday from 11 a.m. to


noon.


Waste-paper The next waste-paper col­


lection at Simonstone School will be held on May 22nd.


(cons).Gents - Mr W. Wright, Mr E. Whitehead, Mr J.


Whitehead (cons). Dominoes: Mrs S. Carly-


on, Mr J. Hartley, Mrs M. Maden (cons).


sale will be held in Whalley Methodist Church hall on


Rummage sale A table-top and rummage


Saturday morning, starting at 10 a.m.


Parish meeting All Whalley residents are


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cordially invited to attend the annual parish meeting tonight at 7-30 p.m. in the


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village hall. Chairman of Calderstones


NHS Trust, Mr Kirk, will address the meeting and answer questions about the hospital.


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Gift dayAt the annual gift day, held at Chatburn Methodist Church, the minister, the Rev. Chris Cheeseman, was in church to receive gift


envelopes.The amount donated was £796 and this will be used for essential work on the church property. Officials of the church are grateful for the support received.


21 tables in play. The event was supportea


Parish Council, Coun. Frank Goss, was re-elected at the annual meeting in Sabden Methodist Church last Tues-


daCoun. Bernard Parfitt was appointed vice-chairman. In his annual report, the


chairman outlined the parish council's work during the vear, presented the financial report and thanked council


Salad supper Eighty members and guests


sat down to a salmon salad supper at the family birthday party of Slaidbum WI. The president, Mrs Mari­


by many village organisa­ tions, and this year the sum raised was £425, which will be divided between Christie Hospital and Cookridge


Hospital, Leeds. MCs were Mr S. Hogg


(whist) and Mr J. Singleton (dominoes). Mr Hogg also auctioned the many bottles


Plants At the meeting of Grindle-


ton WI, to be held tonight in the Methodist Church school room, resolutions will be dis­ cussed. A chicken supper will be served and members are reminded to bring items for


and cakes donated. Mrs M. Billows thanked


colleagues and clerk. Coun. Goss will continue


the plant stall. There will be an opportu­


the people who helped and


supported the event. Whist winners: Ladies - J. Holden, M. Coultherd, M.


to represent the parish on the Parish Councils' Liaison Committee and the Ribble


Valley Area Committee. Borough Co u n . Jpileen


Lowe, who represents Sabden a t Ribble Valley Council,


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said i t had been a fulfilling vear. The monthly meeting of


the parish council followed.


Pye, F. Jeffs, II. Grainger, D. Bannister. Gents - R. Elliott, J. Maylor, J. Holden, 1.


nity to discuss suggestions for next year's programme, and members are asked to bring along ideas for speakers. On Wednesday the insti­


Armer, R. Brown, R. Hewitt. Dominoes: D. Knight, P. Oddie, C. Wiseman, J.


on Parry, welcomed every­ one, especially Mrs Entwistle, a retired VCU, and Mrs Betty Bainbndge, who is recovering from her injuries. She thanked all the people who had helped to prepare the food, Mrs Betty Peel for co-ordinating the operation, Mrs Barbara Steen for making table cloths and Mrs Margaret Shaw and Mrs Kathleen Taylor, who made and iced the birthday cake, which was cut by Mrs Kitty Casson. A Norwegian


celebration cake was made by Mrs Anne Russell-Smith. Speaker Mrs Julia Critch-


ley, a beauty therapist, gave an insight into her work with the beauty industry and pre­ sented useful tips and prod­ ucts. Mrs Jennie Bradley enjoyed a facial treatment even though a large number


Oddie, R. Eden, R. Knight Raffle: N. Hurford, W.


Wilson, E. Nowell, F. Turn­ er, T. Armer, G. Capstick, M. Billows, A. Hoard, J. Faw­ cett, S. Phillips, M. Howard, J. Cowgill, M. Cowking, E. Underwood.


Island life At the meeting of Ebenez-


er Baptist Church, Social Hour, Billington, Pastor


Geoffrey Howarth, of Black­ burn, spoke of his time spent in the Shetland Islands. He lived at Walls on the west side and was pastor to eight


Young Farmers Eight members of Gis­


Methodist Churches. He gave a very interesting


talk and details of.allthe area, and had with him a


beautiful selection of hand- knitted garments made with


Shetland wool. He showed a video narrated by Magnus Magnusson, giving informa­ ltion of the wild life, family


ife and deferent activities of island life. Thanks


burn Young Farmers took part in the Annual District Rally, with six members suc­ cessful in their judging. The results were: Sarah


tute will be hosting a general knowledge quiz in Grindle- ton CE School Hall at 7-30 p.m. This will be open to members of other institutes as well as Grindleton families and friends. Teams of three should be fielded and the entry fee per team is £2.50, to include tea and biscuits. Contact Mrs Ruth Cann for further details (441278).


Paper The usual waste paper col­


lection will take place today. Contributions of newspaper; magazines and cardboard can be left in the space pro- vided at the top of Back Lane, near the chapel wall.


Cricket The first match of Grindle­


ton Cricket Club will take place on Sunday at home against British Aerospace. Home matches are played


Newbould, 3rd pony judg­ ing- Sarah Moorhouse, 2nd pony judging; Steven Pre­ ston, 3rd beef cattle judging; Phillip Mellin, 2nd breeding sheep judging; Kathryn Newbould, 3rd dairy cattle judging; Laura Craig, 2nd


expressed to Mr Howarth for


an interesting journey by Mrs Anne Holmes. Refreshments were served.


ing on Tuesday at 2 P-m- wd be Mrs B. Riding, of Black burn, and everyone is wel-


Speaker at the next meet­


come. 1


of ladies were watching. Thanks were expressed by


Mrs Jean Duck. Mrs Mar­ garet Shaw, delegate to the National Conference in Brighton in the autumn, reported back from an inter­ im resolution meeting held m Leyland.A competition for a pretty perfume bottle was won by Mrs Jennie Bradley, Mrs Mary Silverwood and Mrs Connie Holland. Prize winners in the rattle


were Mrs Betty Bainbridge, Mrs Ann Phillips, Mrs Jean Duck, Mrs Jane Unsworth, and Mrs Mary Parker. Everyone went home after


enjoying a good night out.


on pitch across the road from the playing fields and every­ one is invited to go along and support the local team.


MU meeting Very few members attend­


ed the meeting of St Helen's Church Mothers' Union, held in the community room at Waddington Hospital. Enrolling member Mrs G.


dairy cattle judging. Congratulations to every-


0I1The next stage will be held at the County Rally at Har­ rogate on June 7th. Forthcoming meetings


sports evening.


Flea market Almost £600 was raised for


Pennington conducted a short service and introduced


Newton-in-Bowland Village


will include the annual trea­ sure hunt, "Superstars" and a


Hall funds at the annual May Day flea market held in the hall. Stalls did a brisk trade and the ladies catering committee was kept busy serving refrosh- .ments throughout the day.


guest speaker Mrs C. Thistlethwaite, whose sub-.


ject was "All My Own". Thanks were expressed by


Mrs D. Edmondson. . Refreshments were served


and arrangements made for transport leaving the village


at 6-30 p.m. on Monday for the MU Deanery Festival at Gargrave.


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