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was transformed into one of sun, sea and sand at the first meeting of Billington and Langho WI of 1998, when Mrs Barbara Charl- son spoke about her holi­ days in warmer parts of the world. She was thanked by Mrs


In the sun! A grey winter's evening


Jean Baldwin for her inter­ esting talk. At the start of the meet­


ing, the president, Mrs Lil­ ian Hargreaves, wished ali members a "Happy and healthy New Year". Members observed a


gave an interesting talk about walking the Dales Way with Trinity Ram­ blers. This was illustrated with beautiful slides and accompanied by appropri­ ate music and sound effects. Thanks were expressed to the couple by Mrs Giles. Light refreshments were


served.


Manor House Members of the Manor


House Women's Fellow­ ship, Chatbum, enjoyed an excellent talk by Mr Jim Taylor, a representative of Gideons' Bibles. He gave an interesting and informa­ tive insight into his work. Refreshments were


minute's silence in memory of a very loyal member, Mrs Doris Garratt, who died on December 13th. She was a founder member of the 39-year-old club. Mrs Hargreaves read a


served. The next meeting will be


on-February 24th at 2-30 p.m.


letter from federation chairman Mrs Audrey Weatherill, thanking mem­ bers for the happy time she spent a t the Christmas party. Members were reminded of the spring council meeting at South- port on March 4th, when the speaker will be Colin


Tam. There were birthday


wishes and a flower arrangement for Mrs Clair


Pidlysky. The competition for


bum Parish Council, coun­ cillors welcomed the deci­ sion of the highway authority to include Rib- blesdale View as a salting priority route in the event of snow and icy weather


Parish council At the meeting of Chat-


conditions. Councillors were advised


that the district auditor's report stated that the accounts were satisfactory, and the Best-Kept Village Competition report was encouraging, saying that if more attention were given to smaller details the vil­ lage could be a contender


1997's most unusual Christmas card was won by Mrs Ann Brewer, with Mrs Margaret Walker Smith second. The February com­ petition will be "My most treasured possession - and


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bargain, there will be an indoor market on Sunday in Billington and Langho Community Hail. Doors will be open from


Market For those looking for a


in future finals. Amended plans for the


provision of a recreation lake and clubhouse for Clitheroe Canoe Club were studied by councillors. While welcoming the reduction in size of the clubhouse, the council stressed the need for a Sec­ tion 106 agreement to be entered into regarding the various activities envis­


10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and refreshments will be avail­


able. Proceeds will go towards hall funds.


aged.Councillors agreed that repairs of obstructions on various footpaths, due to recent gale damage, should be reported to the footpath inspector. The next meeting will be


held on February 9th. DOWNHAM


the New Year of Chatbum S e rm o n Methodist Women's Fel­ lowship, Mrs Hudson was the,pianist. President Mrs Giles welcomed members and introduced guest speakers Dr and Mrs Steuart Kellington, of


Dales Way At the first meeting of


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Clitheroe. Dr and Mrs Kellingtoh


welcomed the Bishop of Penrith as preacher. Before his sermon on the


nnual Assheton sermon


similarities of St Paul and Thomas Cranmer, he thanked Lord and Lady


tClitheroe for inviting him


Donation A donation to Derian


o preach at Downham.


House Children's Hospice has been made on behalf of all who sang carols round Twiston and Downham at Christmas. Thanks were expressed to all who donat­ ed so generously to this cause and to church choir


funds. iWmaSBmB


Charity Convoy Clayton-le-Dale WI


started the year on a seri­ ous note, with a slide pre­ sentation by retired police officer Mr Chris Creelman, chairman of the charity Pendle for Romania. Founded in the late


1980s by the congregation of St Anne's Church, Fence, the charity worte in close association with sister organisation, the Pendle Romanian Foundation, on projects in children's homes, hospitals and med­ ical centres. I t takes a thrice yearly


Chandler, J. Waterworth,


excellent talk entitled


D. Bell, M. Booth, J. Bar­ ber, J. Simpson, E. Waddington, M. Akrigg, M. Harrison, J. Towler, G. Rush, E. Middleton.


SLAIDBURN


Whist Whist winners at the


drive held in Slaidburn Vil­ lage Hall were: Ladies - T. Cowperthwaite, D. Knowles, N. Breaks. Gents - E. Ireland, M. Jackson, J. Meyler Dominoes: F. Lowe, P. Metcalfe, P. Oddie, M.


Pye. Raffle: A. Rigby, P. Oddie, F. Eccles, P. Met­


calfe, F. Eccles. A charity whist drive, in


aid of the Arthritis and Rheumatism Council, will be held in the village hall on Saturday. The next monthly drive will be on February 28th.


convoy to Romania, bring­ ing medical and other sup­ plies which have been donated by companies, organisations and individ­


uals. Apart from supplies,


members, who come from all walks of life, paint, dec­ orate, build, plumb, take on electrical or any other tasks that need doing. Each convoy takes 10


YFC met in the village hall for a talk entitled "The Lite of a Vet". This entertaining account gave members a real insight into the day- to-day work of a veteri­


Vet's life Members of Slaidburn


nary surgeon.’ Next week, magician


Shaun McCree will talk on "Seeing is Believing”. Members should meet in the village hall at 7-45 p.m. and new members are wel-


come.


days - four travelling to and from Romania and six


working. Mr Creelman was assist­


ed in his talk by his wife, Janet.


TOSSIDE


Full house There was a full house


WEST BRADFORD


25 tables There were 25 tables in


play at a whist and domino drive held in West Brad­ ford Village Hall. Whist winners were:


for the annual old-time dance and fancy dress parade held in Tosside Institute. Music was played by


Ladies - F. Jeffs, R. Wright, M. Fallon, B. Townson, J. Robinson. Gents — J. Moon, H. Loft- house, F. Fallon, J. White- head, T. Jackson. Dominoes: M. Pye, F.


Allan and Matt and judges for the fancy dress were Mr and Mrs J. Barber. Fancy dress winners: Mr and Mrs J. Swales (Geoff Boycott and part­


SABDEN


Colour "Winter Colour In The


Garden” is the subject of a presentation organised by Sabden Horticultural Soci­ ety on Tuesday. The speaker is Mr Peter


Foley, of Holden Clough Nursery, who will give his talk at 8 p.m. at the White Hart. Everyone is welcome. The evening is the first


"Sound and Colour Spec­ tacular". He included slides of the Yorkshire Dales depicting sites of some of the television shows, such as "Emmerdale" and "Last of the Summer Wine”, and also Appleby Horse Fair. Thanks were expressed to Mr Barnes by Mrs M. Haworth. A competition for a


favourite timepiece was won by Mrs E. Rhodes, Mrs J. Lord and Miss R.


event in the society's calen­ dar this year and will be followed by the annual din­ ner later next month at the Duke ■ of York Hotel, Grindleton.


whist at last Monday night's social for Sabden Over-60s. Winning hands for dominoes were played by Mrs Maud Wade, Mr Jimmy Royal and Miss Bernadette Taylor. Thursday night's whist winners were: Ladies - Mrs M. Edmondson and Mrs M. Pickles. Gents - Mrs Gladys Walmsley and Mr J. Traynor. Dominoes - Mr W.


Dominoes There were no hands for


Cooke, Mrs Maud Wade, Mr K. Thompson and Mrs F. Cooke. The raffle was won by Mrs M. Edmond­ son, Mrs J. Carr, Mrs E. Ireland and Mr Dan Houghton. Meetings are held Mondays and Thurs­ days at 7-30 p.m. in St Mary's Hall.


ship holds its first meeting of the year on Thursday, February 26th, at 2-15 p.m. a t the Methodist Church. All ladies are wel­ come to go along and hear Mrs Marjorie Oldham give a short talk about the site of the terracotta warriors she visited on holiday in China.


First meet Sabden Women's Fellow­


Parker, L. Abbott, F. Lowe, E. Nowell, K. Thompson, E. Weaver, F.


ner), Mr and Mrs B. New- house (Full Monty), Mrs E. Hartley and Mrs F. Metcalfe (British Beef), Mrs J. Gill (Big Break­ fast), Mr D. Gill (Bopping


Bishop). Raffle: D. Coates, A.


Knowles, R. Elliot, E. Ire­ land, R. Eden, K. Edmondson. The next whist and


Pye. Raffle: B. Townson, N.


domino drive will be on February 18th and there will be food bingo on March 4th.


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Sabden Parish Council takes place on Tuesday at 7-30 p.m. in the Methodist Rooms. Residents of the village are welcome to attend. The meeting agenda is


Council The February meeting of


displayed on the village notice board.


Christian Unity in Sabden culminated in a very well- attended service in St Mary’s RC Church on Sun­ day afternoon. Parish priest Fr Peter Birmingham led the service and the Rev. Roland Nicholson preached on the theme of unity among all denominations. About 50 people attend­


Unity week The Week of Prajter for


ed, representing all four vil­ lage churches, and mem­ bers of each church took part. The Methodist minis­ ter, the Rev. Keith Richardson, led prayers and Baptist Church mem­ bers gave prayers and read­ ings. Mrs Pat Doxey, of St Mary's, was the organist. Fr Birmingham said


tha t the spring council meeting will be held on March 4th in Southport, a games evening will be held in Barton Village Hall on March 26th and a garden­ ing day will take place at Alston Hall on April 28th. Tea hostesses were Mrs


Mundy. Members were advised


ago, was played and brought forth many chuck-


’ Delegate at the spring council meeting will be Mrs E. Belcher, and two ladies will be guests at Broughton WI birthday party. Invitations will be sent


to guests to attend Ilurst Green WI's party in March, and several mem­ bers will attend a play in Southport.


Village News is


continued on page 16


M. Billington, Mrs G. Holmes and Mrs A. Whitaker. At the next meeting, on


February 17th in the vil­ lage hall, there will be a demonstration and display on items from the "Lily of the Valley" shop, the com­ petition will be for a pot­ pourri container and there will also be a bring-and-


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service in St John's Church, Read, tomorrow at noon.


Prayer service There will be a prayer


Circle Members of Read


Friendly Circle will meet in the United Reformed Church on Tuesday at 7-30 p.m. It will be an evening of


ROTARY and LIMIT


musical reminiscence as Dorothy Clutten looks back on songs and tunes which are associated with memorable aspects of her


life.


Whist drive Whist winners at Mon­


day evening's social, held in Read Constitutional Club,


were: Ladies - Mrs S. Law, Mrs A. Hartley. Gents - Mr G. Holden, Mr A. Shaw. Special prize was won by Mrs B. Nichols and MC was Mr Holden.


HURST GREEN o f


Green WI Mrs K. Young welcomed new members to the meeting and reminded everyone of the flea market to be held on February 15th and the Catholic ball


Flea market . President of Hurst


on February 20th. As the guest speaker was


unable to attend, member Mrs Jan Hardy organised a quiz and musical requests. A recording of "Operatic Operation", performed by some members a few years


that services throughout the week had gone well with attendances up at them all. These took place at the Methodist Church on Tuesday, St Nicholas's on Wednesday, the Baptist Church on Thursday and a service followed by a hunger lunch on Friday at St Mary's. About 30 people attended and the ladies of St Mary's prepared the lunch of soup and bread, which raised £50 for Chris­


tian Aid.


Lunch Ministry Members of Sabden Age


Concern Leisure Club met in St Mary's RC Church Hall for their monthly lun­


cheon. Prior to the meal, they


observed a respectful silence in memory of Mrs Helen Lawless. In the absence of club


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chairman, Mr Les White, through ill-health, secre­ tary and vice-chairman Mrs Ruth Shaw introduced St Mary's Fr Peter Birm­ ingham. He took to the floor to


talk about his early life in the Manchester area and his experiences as a priest in various North-East Lan­ cashire towns. He also reminded those


present of the services being hold in Sabden's churches for Christian


Unity Week. A vote of thanks was


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Mr J. Newby, Mrs M. Simm, Mr A. Shaw and Mrs E. Bywater.


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