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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, August 12th, 1999 5 Clithoroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burniey 422331 (Ciassified) e w s f r o i n t h e V i l l a g e s Items for inclusion should be sent to: Village News, Clithcroe Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe BB7


Wl trip More than 20 members of


Bolton-by-Bowland WI enjoyed a trip to East Rid- dlesden Hall, near Keighley, on a lovely summer evening. The hall is a National Trust property described in their leaflet as "West Yorkshire's hidden secret". That's prob­ ably true, since many mem­ bers had never heard of it, even though it is not too far away for an evening's out­


ing. The hall, dating from the


17th Century, was built by a merchant, James Murga- troyd, of Halifax, and was small enough to be comfort­ ably viewed. After a guided tour of the hall, thanks were expressed to the National Trust guide by Mrs Marion Billows. Afterwards mem­ bers enjoyed a supper served in the Bothy Tea­


rooms. The next meeting will be


on September 1st, when guest speaker will be Mrs Jane Peggs, whose subject will be "Fitness at 50".


"DOWNHAWI’


Village cricket Visitors to Downham for


Sunday's fixture were Grindleton Cricket Club. After a disastrous run of six consecutive defeats. Down- ham CC were desperate for a win. Ironically, the last victory ! was away to Grindlcton in June. The visitors won the toss


and elected to bat. Wickets from Matthew


Bibby, Mark Holden, Sean Ellis and Gem Swarbrick gave the home side a glim­ mer of hope, but the visitors kept piling on the runs, fin­ ishing on 227 for eight off


35 overs. After the tea interval,


Downham's pick of the batsmen was Paul Walrns- ley with an impressive dis­ play, including 10 bound­ aries. The club captain was eventually to the quick bowling of S. Cherry for 47 runs. The home team fin­ ished on 121 for seven off 35


"overs.' " ' ■' A full report of the match


is featured in the Grindle­


ton village column. Hopefully, Downham


GO'S luck will change for the next fixture, which is away against a J. Hen­ nessey XI on Saturday. The next social event will


be a trip to Old Trafford to watch the Roses day/night match on Tuesday, details from Paul Walmsley.


"GRlKiDLETON,


Local derby On Sunday, Grindleton


Cricket Club members travelled to Downham for a local derby, and once again were able to field a full- strength side. Downham, on the other hand were slightly under strength. For the second time in


two weeks Grindleton's skipper won the toss and


elected to bat. The opening pair of Pol­


lard (29) and Robinson (31) got the visitors off to a fine start, sharing a stand of 53. Leach came to the crease and hit a rapid 20 before being trapped Ibw by Bibby, who had now removed the first three batsmen, leaving Grindleton at 97 for three. I t was now the turn of


the middle order to push the score along, and


increase the pressure on Downham. Middlebrough (35) joined Crossland (23) at the wicket. The pair bat­ ted positively, particularly Crossland, who would have scored a lot more runs but for the strategically placed oak tree five yards inside the boundary. Despite the fall of two quick wickets Grindleton stayed firmly in the driving seat, with Mid­ dlebrough and Wilkinson (38) plundering 70 runs off the last six overs, enabling Grindleton to record their best ever total of 227 for eight of 35 overs. After tea it was up to


ing lessons to bo learned from the Garden of Eden. Towards the close, the hymn "Lord Speak to me when I may Speak" was


sung. Finally, Holy Commu­


nion was celebrated. Organists for the day


were Mrs Ethel Hartley and Mr Don Carson.


MITTON


Chief's talk An open meeting of Mit-


Downham to take up the gauntlet emphatically thrown down by Grindle­ ton. Barrett, so often the thorn in Grindleton's side in previous seasons and always scoring heavily against them, stepped up to open the batting. After taking a single off Wilkinson s first over Barrett was out, caught at second slip by Robinson off Middle- brough's opening delivery. The bowlers had a strangle­ hold on Downham's early order and when Middle­ brough caught Bibby off the bowling of Wilkinson the home-side were 13 for three off eight overs. From that point on there was only going to be one winner. Grindleton were excep­


tionally keen in the field, in particular Ollerenshaw and Robinson, who took two fine catches; Hargreaves, who nearly pulled-off the catch of the season; and Crossland, impressive as ever behind the stumps. Clough (20), Walmsley (47) and the talented 13-year-old Lonsdale (20) at least allowed Downham to sal­ vage some pride in reaching a total of 121 for seven. This was a fine day for


30 p.m. All committee members are requested to attend and any parents will be very welcome.


Annual show The 15th annual show of


Read Show Society will take place on August 21st in Read CE School. The show will be open to the public at 2 p.m., and there will be a sale of exhibits at 3-45 p.m. Refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon. Admission is 20p, children free with an adult. Entry forms should be


ton WI ensured a good attendance for the Chief Executive of the Ribble Val­ ley Borough Council, Mr Dave Morris, to talk about his life's work. He began by saying he came to Clitheroe in 1987 from Manchester, and now his position covers overseeing staff, encourag­ ing team spirit and training opportunities. He attends regular meetings concerning financial control and involvement with the corpo­ rate management team. He explained this can be a stressful life and he has to be thick-skinned at times and a sense of humour is an advantage. Ho is an advo­ cate for the council when visiting local parish council meetings, which he fools is important in creating better understanding. He told his audience how he is looking forward to the next five years and the pending mod­ ernisation of local govern­ ment. Mr Morris answered many questions from the guests and was thanked for an interesting talk by Mrs


P. Rumsey. The president, Mrs E.


Grindleton with several notable performances, in particular man-of-the- match Middlebrough who produced an all round per­


formance On Sunday Grindleton


take on Chatburn in the David Pollard Memorial match. Mr Pollard, former president of Grindleton


Cricket Club, was a popular character in both villages. " Anyone wishing’ to


donate - a prize for the-* tombola should take it


along to the field. There will also be a barbecue so take along food to cook and hopefully enjoy an exciting afternoon's cricket.


Clarkson, who had wel­ comed the guests, especially husbands of members, announced that a collection would be made for the Asso­ ciated Country Women of the World Appeal. The last walk had proved


to bo a non-event duo to bad weather, but hopefully the next walk will take place from Chipping, on August 18th, meeting at the lower car park by the church at 6-


30 p.m. Congratulations were


extended to members by Mrs Joan Fenlon on their hard work £it the Clitheroe


Area WI Show and she pre­ sented Mrs Marion-Dust with the trophy for most


points. Arrangements are in


Waste-paper The usual waste-paper collection will take place in


Grindleton today. Contributions of newspa­


per, magazines and card­ board can be left in the space provided at the top of Back Lane, near the chapel


wall. I rMARTIN’TORv


Chapel on the hill The congregation of Salem Congregational


Chapel, Martin Top, cele­ brated its 183rd anniversary


with services on Sunday. The opening hymn was


"Great is Thy Faithfulness" at the morning family ser­ vice, led by Mr Richard Kay, of Barnoldswick. His message was Jesus gives us guidance. At the close, "When We Walk With The


Lord" was sung. Refreshments were


served following the service. The first hymn of the


afternoon service was "Sweet is the Work my God my King". Pastor Jefl Jones led the worship, giv-


Meeting at closure threatened school


A PUBLIC meeting to discuss rural decline and educa­ tion is being hold at the closuro-thi-eatoned Tossidc School


next Thursday. Speakers will include MP Nigel Evans, County Coun. „ r-, , n„..„


Mrs Mary Wilson, Mr James Waddington, chairman of the school governors, and parent govemor Mrs Barbara


MMnbers of the Save Tosside School Campaign, who


have organised the event, are extending an invitation to attend and have their say to parents throughout the Kib­ ble Valley who may be concerned about the problems fac­ ing Tosside School and fear similarities with their own. The meeting sUirts at 8 p.m. at Tosside Institute.


Roman museum scheme gets backing from MP


A CAMPAIGN to help raise the final £20,000 for the Ribchester Roman Museum Development Scheme has received the backing of the


area's MP. Mr Nigel Evans has


thrown his weight behind the campaign, saying: "The tri^t does not have long to raise the necessary £375,000 to fund the Roman Museum and it now only needs £20,000. The dilemma is that if all the money is not raised, the offer of £147,000 from the region­


al development fund could bo lost and the trust will be back to square one. "It is vital that all avenues


of possible funding are explored so that the Ribch­ ester Museum Trust is given every possible chance to develop and improve tho


facilities." Anyone who would like to


contribute, or help to raise the rest of the money, should contact Nigel Evans's office tel. 01712196939, or 01200 425939.


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Readstone AGM The annual general meet­


ing of Readstone United .Iiinior h^ootball Club will take place next Thursday in the Simonstone Hotel at 7-


hand by Mrs Dust for an outing by rail to Appleby from Hellifield on Septem­ ber 29th to visit former president Mrs M. Williamson, who will be delighted to welcome mem­


bers to her home. A competition for an


anti-litter slogan was won by Mrs Pat Kimberley. ^ Forthcoming LFWI


events were announced by Mrs Gwen Park and names were taken foi the autumn council meeting at Bolton on September 27th. Supper was served by


Mrs Laycock, Mrs Hoyle and Mrs Kimberley and the evening ended with a fun quiz, organised by Mrs Clarkson.


handed into the show secre­ taries no later than Wednes­


day.


Kneelerfund A cheese and wine


evening will be' held on. August 20th from 7 p.m. at "Roseneath", High Lea Lane, off Whins Lane, Simons tone. Proceeds are for the St


John's Church Millennium knceler project and tickets can be obtained by tele­ phoning 773407.


Weekly winners Winners at the weekly


drive, held on Monday in Read Constitutional Club,


were: Ladies - Mrs S. Law, Mrs D. Birch. Gents - Mr G. A. Holden, joint 2, Mr F. Fallon and Mrs E.P. Larkin. Special prize was won by Mrs S. Law, and MC was


Mr G. A. Holden. Irimington;


Country walk The president of Riming­


ton WI, Mrs H. Keighley, welcomed members and two visitors to the meeting and introduced Fiona n*id Catherine who, as qualified aromatherapists, practice at Kendal House Clinic, Clitheroe. They kept the audience fascinated as they recounted the long history of the uses of aromatic oils and herbal essences, going way back to ancient Egypt, China and Rome. Their many benefits for healing, calming, skin care, and for use in massage treatments, were explained, and sample bottles of several essential


■ queries and were thanked by Mrs C. Thistlethwaite-


for a most informative and


interesting talk. Thanks were expre.ssed to


Mrs E. Hartley and Mrs C. Knowles for arranging an evening walk. Mis Hartley gave a delightful description of their route along local field paths and by-ways and thanked Mrs M. McPhei- son for her hospitality at supper afterwaids. The LFWI autumn coun­


cil meeting will bo held at the Victoria Hall, Bolton, on September 27th and nienibors weie infoimed that places are available on a coach from Downham. Mrs McPherson read


birthday greetings and town crier Mrs B. Spencer announced forthcoming


local events. A conipotition for a pot­


pourri containoi, judged by Fiona and Catherine, was won by Mrs E. Jackson, Mrs Kdghley and Miss M. Bairstow.


oils were passed round for members to compare-the. fragrances. The two speak-,, ers answered membeis'


there will be no drive on


Saturday. The next whist and domi­


no drive will be on Septem­ ber 11th. Botanical garejens An outing has been


arranged by members of Rimington and District Gardening Club for August 24th, the venue being the Vicarage Botanical Gar­ dens, Carrington, near


Manchester. Anyone wishing to go


may obtain details from Mrs J. Gornall, tel. 01200


445644. Members are looking for­


ward to their late summer flower and vegetable show on September 5th in Rim­ ington Memorial Institute. Schedules are available


from Mrs Gornall. GARDEN


Heart hitting A charity cricket match


has been organised by the Pendle Witch Inn, Sabden. The match promises to


be a great fun event, with dads taking on the lads at Whalley Cricket Club on Sunday, August 15th. The game starts at 1 p.m. and


all are welcome.


Over 60s Sabden over-60s met last


week for whist and domi­ noes, and the winners were: Monday, whist: Ladies - Mrs E. Marsden and Mrs D. Houghton; gents - Mr D. Houghton and Mrs G.


Walmsley. On Thursday, whist win­


ners were: Ladies - Mrs D. Houghton and Mrs M. Moorhouse; gents - Mr D. Houghton and Mrs E. Marsden. Thursday's domino win­


ners were Mrs E. Pearson and Mrs I. Cottam. The raffle winners were Mrs D. Houghton and Mrs E. Marsden.


Bowling A draw is being held


tonight for this weekend's Pendle Witch Doubles Tro­ phy where an experienced bowler is partnered with a


novice. Entries can still be made during'the day. Refresh- I merits are being provided


by the Pendle Witch land­ lord and landlady and they


• are also' organising an end- of-tournament buffet m the


pub. Meanwhile, the Presi­


dent's Singles Open Compe­ tition for club members is being held on August 21st and entries are now being taken.


JsiMONSTCfNE?


BricJge (drive A bridge drive, which


took place in St Peter's Church Hall, Simonstone, raised ,i;l75.50 to be shared between Pendlcside and East Lancashire Hospices. Thanks were expressed to all church members who helped with prizes and cakes, and especially to MC Mr George Pollard. Winners were: Mr Chi is


Whist cancellation Patrons of the monthly


whist and domino drives, hold in Rimington Memori­ al Institute, should note


Pollard and Mrs Janet Bai­ ley, Mr Geoffrey Wharfe and Mr George Pollard. Nearest to zero: Mrs Pat Larkin and Mrs Maureen


Redpath.


Microwave tips At tho meeting of Simon- stone with Read WI, LFWI


chairman Mrs Audrey Weatherill and members of Barley WI were among those who heaird Mrs Pat Hayward's delightful talk on "What use would a microwave be to me?" Everyone had an amusing evening and learned many useful tips on this versatile piece of kitchen equipment. A competition for ginger


biscuits was won by Mrs Sue Ogden, Mrs Kay Rus­ sell and Mrs Edna Simpson)' The institute won three


cups at the Clitheroe Area WI Show, and member Mrs Sylvia Hughes achieved five first awards for her entries. Choir practice will start


on Monday in St John's Church, Read, at 7-30 p.m. and new members will be


welcome. The August meeting will


take place next Thursday at. 7-30 p.m. in Simonstone Old School, when the speaker will be Mrs J . Spencer, whose talk will be about the "History of Beads, Gem­ stones and Ornaments". There will be a bun and bis­ cuit stall and a competition for the most attractive


brooch.


Special service The chairman and mem­


bers of Simonstone Parish Council will attend a service in St Peter's Church, Simon­ stone, on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. for the annual chairman's Sunday.


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Summer fun On a lovely summer's


evening, members of Slaid- burn WI gathered at the home of Mrs Margaret Shaw for their meeting. The president, Mrs Jean Parker, asked for a moment's silence in memory of Mrs Peggy


Hodgson. Members agreed that a


monthly raffle will be held to raise funds for the insti­ tute, and a fund-raising cookery book is to be pro­ duced for the Millennium. A delicious finger buffet


'there. Everyoneapprc-ciated the sweets and Mrs Shaw was thanked by Mrs Mari­


supper was provided by Mrs Shaw and she gave a brief account of a course she attended at Denman Col­ lege for the prarinirig and preparing for a Millennium party, using some.of.the. recipes for the food made


on Parry. Members were reminded


to take a loaded camera to the next meeting on Sep­ tember 1st when the guest speaker, Mr John Hornby, will speak about photogra­


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Tricks and spots There were 27 tables in


play at the Saturday whist and domino drive hold in West Bradford Village Hall. Whist winners were as


follows. Ladies: M. Edmondson, R. Brooks- bank, B. Garnett, May Jackson, Mary Jackson. Gents: J. Hodgson, W. Barker, D. Knowles, J. Traynor, J. Kenyon. Dorm- | noes: M. Pye, H* Ainsworth, J . Chew, 1'. Giles, F. Law, B. Townson, W Cooke. Raffle: J. Seodall, R Chew, G. Firth, D. Bun- yan, B. Waddington, B.


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