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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Juiy 15th, 1999


ews from the Villages ^


BARROW


Council Wiswell Parish Council


has announced that Kibble Valley Borough Council is intending to expand the


'•waste paper collection scheme to Barrow. This will


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‘ begin on Friday, July 23rd, and collections will be made


fortnightly. If you already save waste paper tor other organisa-


' tions, such as churches. Scouts, Pendle Club etc., please continue to do so.


' The scheme is not in com- ■ petition with groups such


as these. The method of collection


• will be from the front of the properties from 8 a.m. onwards. Newspapers and


~ magazines should be left by ^ the front door or garden “ gate, neatly bundled and ' tied, or in supermarket car-


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'■ rier bags. Participants are ' asked to ensure that the bags/bundles are clearly visible for the collectors.


' The properties taking ^ part in the scheme will then ' be supplied with a blue ■


" recycling bag which should be used for all future collec-


" tions. They will take news- papers, magazines, pam- phlets and junk mail, but


■ do not want cardboard, telephone books, catalogues


; and envelopes. I The future collection


I dates are: July 23rd, August ; 6th and 20th, September


1 3rd and 17th, October 1st, I 15th and 29th, November


;• 12th and 26th and Decem- '■ ber 10th and 24th.


BOLTON-BYr BOWLAND'


Walkers The July meeting of


Bolton-by-Bowland WI took the form of a walk, organised by Mrs Edith Booth and Mrs Alice Pickard.


of the IVI's autumn council meeting on September 27th in Bolton, and also of the triennial meeting in June 2000. An invitation to join Mitton WI to celebrate its 14th birthday on Septem­ ber 1st was accepted. Mrs M. Lord, who had


Sixteen members enjoyed


a walk around the Paythorne area and fin­ ished the evening with sup­ per at the Buck Inn,


Paythorne. The president, Mrs E.


Moorhouse, reminded


members of the August 4th outing to East Riddlesden, meeting at the Coach and Horses at 6-15 p.m. She thanked Mrs Booth


and Mrs Pickard for arranging a very enjoyable


evening. BASHALL EAVES-


WI news At the first meeting after


the summer break, the speaker was Mrs Tomlin­ son, who spoke of her 60 years living in clergy hous-


GS. She was born in the vic­


arage where her father was the vicar and later also married a clergyman, so


she lived in various vic­ arages, some quite modern and others not so wonder­ ful, until her husband


retired. Mrs Tomlinson was a


delightful speaker and was thanked by Mrs A. Fox. During the business meeting, notice was given


attended the meeting at the Albert Hall, in London, in June, gave a concise, but entertaining, resume of the


proceedings. Final arrangements were


made tor the canal trip from Skipton on August 2nd, meeting at Bashall Village Hall at 5-40 p.m. A raffle prize given by


Mrs E. Wrennall was won by Mrs D. Miller and the competition tor a pray^ book was won by Mrs P. Py0, Tea hostesses were Mrs J.


Ellington, Mrs J. Hacking and Mrs E. Spurgeon.


CHATBURN:


Village sights Residents of the Manor


House, Chatburn, had an enjoyable trip taking in the sights of Ribble Valley and Yorkshire villages. The places visited includ­


ed Bolton-by-Bowland, Long Preston, Tosside and Slaidburn, where the group enjoyed a picnic lunch on the village green, followed


by ice-cream. They returned home via


Waddington, West Brad­ ford and Grindleton.


Bingo night Gisburn Festival Hall


Committee held a fun bingo night at the White Bull


Hotel, Gisburn. All the tables were taken


and players enjoyed the night, with 25 bingo prizes, a £100 last house and 20 raffle prizes. Members pro­ vided crisps, nuts and nib­ bles and a splendid night was had by all. The pro­ ceeds will go to the Festival


Hall fund. The next bingo night will


be held on December 1st.


Future dates A "Sale of the Century"


Vet's work Local vet Mr Glyn


Davies was guest speaker at a meeting of Chipping


WI. As part of a humorous


and interesting talk entitled "Veterinary Cornucopia", he showed slides of the happy and less pleasant


aspects of his work. In a second presentation,


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Mrs Redmayne, of Lon- gridge WI» gave a detailed report on the National Fed­ eration Conference, held last month at the Royal Albert Hall. At the confer­ ence, she represented Chip­ ping and three other


groups. Members were shown a


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display of papermaking, a course organised in the vil­ lage by Clitheroe's Platform Gallery. Mrs Helen Powell and Mrs Joyce Preston showed members the book they had produced from natural materials. As a fol­ low-up, there will be a card­ making day on Sunday in Chipping Village Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event is open to all. Further details can be obtained from Ms Elaine Sagar, on


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Mrs Audrey Weatherill, wrote to thank WI mern- bers for their efforts in making the Lancashire Federation Hoghton Tower Extravaganza such a suc­ cess. Chipping's president, Mrs Joan Porter, added her


will be held at the Festival Hall on September 6th, from 3-30 p.m. to 6-30 p.m. Everything is £1 and there will be unbelievable bar­ gains, with cakes, groceries, fruit baskets and bric-a-


brac stalls. The sale will be followed


by a concert by The Pen- sionaires at 7-30 p.m. - a brilliant variety show, again in the Festival Hall, and suitable for all ages. Tickets are £2.50 and


include tea and biscuits. There will also be a grand


raffle, with super prizes. Tickets are available


from any Gisburn Festival Hall committee member or by phoning 01200 445441. Both events are to raise funds for the premises.


WI walk A walking party formed


of members and friends of Gisburn WI travelled to Foulridge for the group's


annual July trek. In perfect weather, there


were distances to suit the strollers and the enthusi­ asts, who met up for supper at the canal-side restaurant. The group's next meet­


ing, scheduled for August 5th, is a visit to Stonyhurst College, which includes a guided tour and supper. Members are to meet out­ side Gisburn Festival Hall


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Church and the Methodist Church in Grindleton \yill have an opportunity to sing some of their favourite hymns when they join together for a united Songs of Praise on Sunday at 6-30


p.m. It will take place in St


Ambrose Church and will be led by the Rev. David Mewis and the Rev. Chris Cheeseman. Anyone wishing to join


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Chapel, Marlin Top, held its Flower Sunday celebra­ tions at Llie weekend. Mr Norman Pearson,


from Blackburn, led the family service with the theme of "Oh to bo a Daniel". During the service the youngsters brought along pretty bunches of flowers, which were received by Mrs Kathleen Scott, the Sunday School Superintendent, who placed them on the commu­ nion table. "All Things Bright and


Beautiful" wa.s then hearti­ ly sung- There was coffee, juioo, biscuits and warm friendship at the close. The afternoon service


was conducted by Pastor Jeff Jones using "By the Grace of God" for his mes­ sage. The hymn "Help Us to Help Each Other, Lord" was sung. At the close, the communion of the Loid s Supper was observed. Mrs Ethel Hartley and


Mr Don Car.son were the organists for the day. The flowers were Ihoii disti ib- utod to the sick and the elderly living in the area.


WI The work of the upper


Wharfedale Full Rescue Association was explained to Rimington WI members on Tuesday. Mr Peter Miller spoke of


the formation of the associ­ ation and explained, with slide illustration, the use of the specialised equipment and techniques needed to rescue pot-liolers and climbers in rugged Dales


country. He answered questions


and was thanked by Mrs H. Keighley. Mrs Freda Korol, of Gisburn WI, gave a most interesting report of the National Federation WI IGM at the Royal Albert Hall, London, at which she had represented a group of local WI branch-


es. Members applauded the


achievement of Mrs E. Hartley and Mrs P. John­ son, who recently joined a parly of some 250 to 300 people walking across Morecambe Bay, a trip organised by the Royal British Legion. Mrs Hart­ ley told of their experiences , on the strenuous tramp over the sands on the eight-


mile journey. Recently Rimington WI


members have been out and about with visits to Langlio and Billington and Pendle­ ton WIs, Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire, and the mar­ vellous Hoghton Tower extravaganza and Uio Lan­ cashire Federation WI county sliow. Eacli of these events had been tlioroughly


enjoyed. The Lancashire Federa­


tion WI autumn council meeting takes place at tlie Victoria Hall, Bolton, on Septmber 27tli, and a whole variety of courses, visits and happenings, organised by the various sub-committees of the LFWI executive were


announced. Mrs C. ThistleUiwaitc


organised a group of mem­ bers interested in putting on a 10-mimite skctcli, as part of a WI concert, to take place in Clitheroe on October 23rd. Mrs B. Spencer, as Rimington WI t nwn crier, announced local summer activities, includ­ ing tlic Rimington and Dis­ trict Gardening Club out­ ing to the Vicarage Botani­ cal Gardens, Didsbury, on Tuesday. Anvoiie iiitere.sl-


ed should ring 01200


445644. Rimington Luncheon


Club's day out to i\Ioi e- cambe, with lunch at Cat ii- forlh, takes place on July 28th. Details are available from Mrs E. Jackson on 01200 445430. On August 11 til an


"Ecli|)so Lunch" takes iilace at Rimington Memorial Institute starting with cof­ fee at 10-45 a.m. Again, contact Mrs Jackson for


details. Mr Miller judged a com-


Iietition for an ai tide made from rope or string, clioos- ing those of Mis A. Seed, Mrs M. Anderson, and Mrs C- ThistleUiwaitc.


Results There were 14 tables in


play at the Rimington whist and domino drive. Whist winners were as fol­ lows. Ladies; Mrs Brooks- baiik, Mrs M. Adamson and Mrs V. Duckworth. Gents: Mr H. Bolland, Mr


Walkers More than 20 members


and friond.s of Sabden WI enjoyed a country walk led by Mr Colin Cooke last


week. The parly set off on a


lovely summer's evening up to Hill 'I’op Farm, pausing at Green o' th' Rocks to view the valley below. Tliey could sec Blackpool Tower in the distance and Mr Cooke gave a short talk on how fanning in the valley liad changed over the years. Tliey walked on to White


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thanks and congratulations to prizewinners and espe­ cially to all concerned with the entry for the co-opera­ tive class. Chipping won third prize in the champi­ onship class, reflecting the theme "kaleidoscope" bril­


liantly. The evening's competi­


tion for a photograph of a pet was won by Mrs Mar­ garet Whitaker, following her five awards in the pho­ tography class at Hoghton Tower. Mrs Whitaker also won the raffle, and the birthday flowers were pre­ sented to Mrs 'Betty


Costall. At the next meeting,


scheduled for 7-30 p.m. in the village hall on August 4th, guest speaker Mr Kevin Pendlebury will advise "Go V/est Young Man" and the competition will be for a flowering pot


plant. Clitheroe BB7 2EW.


READ AND < . SIMONSTONE:


WI meeting Members of Simonstone


with Read WI will meet in the Old School, Simon­ stone, this evening at 7-30


for a talk by Mrs Pat Hay­ ward on "What use would a microwave be to me?" The competition will be for three ginger biscuits and there will be a red stall.


Flower festival A flower festival with the


theme Flowers and Books is being held at the United Reformed Church, East


View, Read, on July 24th and 25th. It will be open from noon to 4 p.m. on both days, with lunches served from noon until 1-30 p.m., and light refreshments from 1-30 p.m. to 4-30 p.m. There will be various stalls and hourly slide


shows from 1-30 p.m. Admission is 25p and


everyone is welcome.


Whist drive The winners at the whist drive held last Monday


evening at Read and Simonstone Constitutional Club were as follows. Ladies; 1, Mrs E. Charn-


ley; 2, Mrs E. P. Larkin. Gents: 1, Mrs W. Baker; 2,


Mr II. Simpson. The special prize was


won by Mrs J. Marshall and the MC was Mr G. A. Holden.


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Fallon and Mr Campbell. Dominoes: Mr Pye, Mrs Knight, Mrs J. Carr and Mr Husthwaite. Raffle: J. Robinson, MrsD. Knowles, Mr G. Parker and M. Edmondson. The next whist and domi­


no drive will be hold on Sep­ tember nth. There will be no meeting in August.


ISllAlbBURNi;


Calligraphy Farmer's wife Mrs Ruth


Patchett travelled from Masham to be guest speak­ er at Slaidburn Women's


Institute meeting. She demonstrated her


skills in calligraphy and water colours by .showing members items produced over many years, especially illuminated invitations and


cards. A brief outline of the


tools required to produce the beautiful work was fol­ lowed by questions and members were able to inspect the items at close


quarters. The appreciation of the


audience was expressed by Mrs Margaret Sliaw. Members are invited to


Sabden Women's Institute on August 9th and the WI dinner will be held on Octo­ ber 13th at the Mark to Bounty, Slaidburn. 11 was proposed to hold a


buff paper day with aro­ matherapy as the topic. Members were asked to


take part in a fund-raising day on Seiitcmber 5th by producing a lunch for fami­ ly and friends at a cost of £10 per head. After expens­ es, any profit will go to WI


funds. Chairman Mrs Jean


Parker invited Mrs Lord, from Bashall Eaves, to report on the annual moot- ing at the Royal Albert


Hall, London. The competition for a


treasured and decorative invitation was won by Mrs .Icnnie Bradley, Mrs Bernie Towiison and Mrs Barliara


Steen. The Augu-st meeting will


be hold at the homo of Mrs Margaret Shaw who will demonstrate some of the party catering ideas from a recent trip to Denman Col­


lege.


Tonight the school is holding its leavers' disco.


Bowls Teams from Sabden and


Fleetwood fought for the honours in the annual Sab- wood Trophy at Sabden Bowling Club on Saturday. In a light-hearted, but hard- fought day of compe tition, after all the scores were added up the Fleet- wood contingent had taken the trophy by just one


point. Afterwards the visitors


stayed in the village for a karaoke evening at the White Hart pub. The event was organised by licensees Steve and Janino Robinson, who lived in Fleetwood before moving to Sabden.


Fellowship Sabden Women's Fellow­


ship is taking a break in July, but will meet again next month. The speaker has yet to bo arranged but the meeting will take place on Thursday, August 26th, at St Nicholas's Church


Hall at 2-15 p.m.


Services Sabden Methodist


Church will welcome M rs Marjorie Coyles as guest preacher at Sunday’s 10-30 a.m. service, whiio at the Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Mr Geoffrey Burrows will lead the service.


Collection Tomorrow is waste jiapor


collection day. Old newspa­ pers and magazines should be left outside in the blue bags provided by Ribble Valley Council for collec­


tion.


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Open gardens Villagers in West Brad­


ford arc hosting an open gardens w'alk on the week­ end of July 31st and August 1st between 1 p.m. and 5-30 p.m. There will be a £2 per lioad charge, witli proceeds in aid of the village Millen­ nium fund. For further


information, telephone Mrs M . Wood on 01200 422097.


Coffee care Members of West Brad­


ford Methodist Chapel raised £285 for chapel funds when a coffee morning was held at the home of Miss Joan Squires.


Hats off Clitheroe Masonic Fel­


lowship held its monthly meeting at West Bradford Village Hall. Some 22 mem­ bers attended to liear Mrs Judith Roberts give a talk entitled "Wearing Other


liat.s". At next montli's meeting,


the speaker will be Mrs R Jellcy with a talk entitled "On the Bench".


For more News


IVom the Villages, see page 17


Hill liouse whore Mr and Mrs T. Fletcher invited them to view the beautiful gardens. Tliey passed the .site of the old gamokeoiier’s cottage at the Wliite Hill crossroads and went on througli Black Mill wood, ero.ssiiig tlie road and on to Dry Corner and liaek into the village by Stulibins. The iiarty returnod to |.


the I’endlo Witch for supper and Mr Cooke was tliaiikcd by Mrs Doreen Wright.


Over-60s Last Monday night's


whist winners at Sabden Ovor-60s’ social weie Mis ,, F. Marsdeii and Mrs D. Houghton (ladies) and Mr y D. Houghton and Mrs G. #'| Walmsley (gents).


, Tliursday niglit's social in


St Mary's Hall saw Mrs E. 'f i Charnlev and Mis D. 'tj Houghton playing tlie win­ ning ladies hands at whist. Gents: Mrs G. Walmsley and Mr D. Houghton. Dominoes; Mis F. Cooke ami Mrs 1. CoUam. Raffle; Miss B. Pay lor and Mis 1.


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Mass Sciiool leaveis fioni St


Mary's RC School said goodbye in a cclebiation Mass on Saturday night. The ehikiren, w’ho move on to St Augustine's at Billing- ton in Soptcmlior, all gave readings they had iirepared


theni.selve.s. Last Sunday morning a


party of parents, children and staff enjoyect a country walk around the village led by Mr Colin Cooke. This has now' become a poinilar


annual event. To niarli the eml of term


they have also had tlie annual sports ilay, this year on the Holme while build­ ing work is taking place on the school field. They also joined in with the eounty lirimary scliool for a visit from a dance and drama group, Rapa, from the Plat­ form Gallery in Clitheroe.


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