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Wl meeting Members of Billington


and Langho WI attended the first meeting of the year at the community centre. President Mrs Lilian


' ers, who entertained the ladies with stories and poems with invoking humour in her excellent talk "Thro1 a Woman's Eyes". The competition was


Hargreaves welcomed the speaker, Mrs Wendy Bow-


won by Mrs Margaret Pratchett and birthday flowers were presented to Mrs Edith Warning.


posed by Mrs Shaw. During the following business meet­ ing the vice-chairman, Mr Philip Nierop, thanked the evening's hostesses, Mrs Rumbold and Mrs Walker. The next meeting is on Feb­ ruary 10th when Mr David Oyston will speak about "A ranger's walk through the Forest of Bowland."


A vote of thanks was pro­ ^ chAtburn


Spring A foretaste of spring was


enjoyed by members of Bol- land Gardening Club when they had a talk from Mr Peter Foley, of Holden Clough Nursery. His talk about alpines was illustrat­ ed by slides, many showing his own pri'/owinning exhibits. The varieties and hues of plants available to bring colour to this spring garden are astonishing and some varieties will even flower through to the early autumn.


meeting of Chatburn Methodist Women's Fellow­ ship this year was Captain Noel Toner, of the Salva­ tion Army. Mrs Giles presided and Mrs Hudson was the pianist. Mrs Giles thanked Mrs Mabel Shaw for presiding when she was unable to be there. Captain Toner spoke


Fellowship The speaker at the first


about Nicodemus going secretly to Jesus, who told him he must be born again. He spoke about going


round the streets of Liver­ pool during the night and ministering to the homeless. He himself had taken drugs and suffered as a result, but after being born again he joined the Salvation Army. Captain Toner is in charge of the Salvation Army in Clitheroe where there are two services on Sunday in


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speaker and, after the final hymn, refreshments were


served.


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Ted, who worked for the Duchy of Lancaster. She was widowed in 1992, but continued to take an inter­ est in village activities by helping at the village hall on "Tea Sundays" and with other efforts. She was a keen WI mem­


Food and games were on


the agenda to start the New Year programme followed


by an adapted and humor­ ous version of "Cinderella", performed by Glynis Lath­


am. Time Out Ladies meet


Dale Women's Institute found it a pleasure, on a bitterly cold evening, to be surrounded by all the "Per­ fumes of Arabia", while Mrs Janet Hartley demonstrat­ ed the art of aromatherapy and reflexology, with the title "A Gift from God's Garden", a comment made by one of her happy clients. It all seemed so simple ry.


watching her, but her diplo­ ma was gained by serious study and hard work, which only started as a hobby now that her children are grown up and she has time for her-


self.Mrs Hartley began with Swedish massage, which is very hard on the masseuse, and she lost a stone while training. She decided to transfer to aromatherapy, but still needed to study anatomy, circulation and muscle structure. There were three four-


ber and was treasurer for many years. Mrs Parring- ton leaves a brother and sis­ ter and the funeral took place at Scorton Methodist


Chapel.


Trip down under Members of Dunsop


Bridge WI began their meeting with a minute's silence in memory of Mrs. Agnes Parrington, a WI member for many years. A donation to Scorton Chapel has been sent in her memo-


Guest speaker Mr Neil


Beattie gave an interesting talk on his trip to Australia. Thanks were expressed by Mrs T. Parkinson. A competition for a


Football match Read United FC second


humorous Christmas card was won by Mrs M. Beattie and Mrs J. Parkinson. Draw winner was Mrs


Betty Pinder. There was a letter of


hour examinations taken over three days, covering practical work to hands-on experience as well as written work on three different client cases, which she stud­ ied over several weeks. Mrs Hartley says the only prob­ lem her qualifications can­ not help is her own epilepsy. She brought her very


thanks read from Susan Talbot, deputy matron of Roefield Nursing Home, for Christmas gifts sent to resi­ dents. Letters of thanks were received from mem­ bers who were given boxes of biscuits at Christmas. Birthday greetings went to Mrs J. Parkinson and Mrs M. Lonsdale. At the next meeting Dr


team were beaten 2-1 by Colne United. The scorer was Dean Ashton and man- of-the-match was Derrick


Lynagh.


will meet on Tuesday evening. There will be an enrolment service in St John's Church at 7-30 p.m. followed by the annual meeting in the vestry.


Mothers' Union Read Mothers' Union


Talent night Auditions for the forth­


heavy, but portable bed, which takes all shapes and sizes, plus fluffy towels and soft pillows. Her first client, WI member Mrs Marjorie Jones, was at first reluctant, but admitted it was very enjoyable and would recom­ mend it to everyone. Mrs Hartley, who is also the local vicar's wife,


Steuart and Mrs Anita Kellington will give an illus­ trated talk entitled "Peru­ vian Adventure". The com­ petition will be for an old map and hostesses will be Mrs S. Singleton, Mrs B. Pinder and Mrs M. Cowk-


ing.


Village hall The AGM of Dunsop


Bridge Village Hail com­ mittee will be held on Feb­ ruary Uth at 8 p.m. More members are needed.


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Annual meeting At the annual meeting of


most enjoyable evening was proposed by Mrs Elsie Cort. The competition for a


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| Vicar of Whalley at St Leonard's Church on Sun­ day morning. As the sermon is also cele-


Sunday service The annual Assheton Ser­ mon was preached by the


| brated at Whalley, he said it was a nice change to deliver | the sermon instead of just


coming talent night, to take place at Read United Reformed Church, East View, will take place on


each second and fourth Monday every month at 8 p.m. in the Parish Room of St Ambrose Church


Grindleton. At the next meeting, on


January 25th, local histori­ an Joan Williams will show slides on Dalehead before Stocks Reservoir was built. Anyone who lives in the


January WI The president of Sabden


Seasonal quiz A seasonal quiz was held


WI, Mrs Doreen Wright, welcomed a somewhat depleted gathering to the


January meeting. Members were asked to


village or surrounding area, or visitors to the district, are welcome to attend the friendly and informal gath­ ering.


volunteer as readers and administrative helpers with the Talking Newspaper for the Blind. Names were also sought for a proposed din­ ner and talk"at Alston Hall in March, otherwise the visit will not go ahead. The committee asked members to give some thought to the theme "Have Fun With a Fiver" to see what ideas emerged. Members were told that


at the Black Bull Hotel, Rimington, over the holi­ day period, attracting a large number of partici­ pants. The winning team of Martin Bury, Graham Dudley, David Johnstone and James Taylor were awarded a trophy donated by Chris Todd Sports.


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Cheshire was hosting the Federation walk this year, and that the coach was full for the trip to "Countdown" and there was a waiting list. The parish council has


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invited organisations to join a working party to help Sabden in its efforts for the Best Kept Village Competi


tion. Mrs Joyce Harrison and


Mrs Pat White have joined the programme planning committee which is looking towards the millennium year programme. Birthday greetings were


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of Knowle Green Women’s Institute, members were


Magic At the January meeting


told of a visit to Bridgemere G a rd e n 's , i walks in the Cheshire countryside and of the county meeting to be held in the Southport the­


Gisburn Mothers' Union, tribute was paid to the memory of Mrs Dora Rawl- inson and Mrs Barbara Thurogood and members stood in silent respect, remembering their loyalty and work for the branch over many years. Letters of thanks were


ham, of Clitheroe, showed an awe-inspiring collection of slides from a holiday in Peru, where the Inca influ­ ence was very much in evi­ dence. Peru has suffered from


earthquakes and active vol canoes and there are many poor people, as was shown in the slides, along with the tremendous variety of crafts made by the people. She gave a fascinating insight into another culture and was thanked by Mrs


item of Ribble Valley mem­ orabilia was won by Mrs


Marion Procter. T h e c om p e t i t io n fo r an


atre when Mrs P. Lamper will be the delegate. There was an invitation from the Safeway supermarket at Longridge to a preview of the new store on February 8th and final arrangements were made for the dinner at Stonebridge Bistro on Jan­


uary 20th. The evening's speaker


read from several MU char­ ities for donations from the proceeds of the annual silent auction. Preliminary plans were made for the 60th anniversary of Gisburn MU in September. Mem­ bers admired the tapestry kneeler worked by Mrs A. Jackson, as part of Gisburn Parish Church "Kneelers for the Millennium" project. Treasurer Mrs II.


listening to it. The congregation includ-


| ed members of the Bible [ Society, which enhanced the occasion. Mrs Adele Pridding was


the organist and a full choir enjoyed singing the rousing hymns.


| Jumble sale A jumble sale will be held


| in Downham Village Hall at 2 p.m., with items and help being gratefully


was Mr John Pye, of Clitheroe, talking about and showing some magic illusions with the help of members. Everyone was amazed and amused. The vote of thanks was pro­ posed by Mrs N. Ashworth. Mr Pye judged the compe­ tition for a top hat, won by Mrs Celia Eccles, with Mrs Kate Akroyd second. A letter from Mr Peter


Waddington presented the financial report and enrolling member Mrs C. Thistlethwaite outlined the year’s events and activities, expressing thanks to all members and friends for their loyalty, enthusiasm and generosity. Canon Graham Walker


oversaw the election of offi­ cers: Mrs Thistlethwaite


(enrolling member), Mrs C. Knowles (secretary) and Mrs Waddington (treasur­


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of Dunsop Bridge WI, and a founder member of the village hall committee, Mrs Agnes Parrington has died in hospital. She had moved to Roefield Nursing Home almost 12 months ago. Mrs Parrington was born


in Mallerstang, near Sed- bergh, and moved to Dun­ sop Bridge 37 years ago with her her late husband,


Christine Walker gave an interesting talk outlining the development of hymns as part of worship within the Christian church, giving the stories behind some well-loved hymns and how they came to be written. They then tested the knowl­ edge of members with a written quiz, giving the opening words of the sec­ ond verse of popular hymns, causing much head-scratch­ ing and off-key humming. Thanks were expressed to Canon and Mrs Walker by Mrs Thistlethwaite and tea and biscuits were served.


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Anne Jones, Mrs Shirley Ratcliffe and Mrs Pam Calvert. Refreshments were served by Mrs Sheila Howarth, Mrs Jennifer Hartley and Mrs Nora


Jones.


Over 60s A poor turnout meant


there were not enough play­ ers for dominoes when Sab­


den Over 60s held the Mon day night social. Whist winners were Mrs


Dorothy Houghton (ladies’ hands) and Mrs Gladys


Walmsley (gents). Thursday night's whist


Morgan was read by Mrs Mavis Earnshaw, the repre­ sentative on the Knowle Green Village Hall Com­ mittee. It told members of the work being carried out with money granted to the village hall by the Lottery. Mr Morgan has been invit­ ed to attend next month's meeting to answer ques­ tions and listen to members'


ideas for the hall. Four members are to


enter the fun quiz at Clitheroe at the end of Jan- uary and four are joining the darts tournament, which starts this month. The next meeting is on


winners were as follows. Ladies: Mrs Dorothy Houghton and Mrs E. Charnley. Gents: Mrs Eliz­ abeth Ireland and Mrs M. Edmondson. Dominoes: Mr J. Traynor, Mrs G. Thompson and Mr Richard Eden (joint second). The club meets at 7-30


p.m. each Monday and Thursday in St Mary's Hall. Anyone can go along, whatever age, and will be made most welcome. New players are always needed.


Unity Week All Sabden's churches


February 10th, when Mr P. Cordall will give an illus­ trated talk titled "Plant Hunting in Siberia," and the competition will be for a bowl of bulbs. Visitors will be welcome to attend.


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Open meeting An open meeting was


held by Slaidburn and Eas- ington Parish Council in the Hark to Bounty to dis­ cuss millennium celebra­


tions. Approximately 40 people


members are reminded that their annual meeting takes place on Tuesday in the vil­ lage Memorial Hall, at 7-30 p.m. The normal whist and dominoes drive will take place after the meet­


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attended and a committee was formed consisting of Mrs Linda Blakeman (chairman), Mr John Parry (secretary), Miss Isobel Bristow (treasurer) and Mr Philip Cook, Mrs Gillian Cowking, Mr Nick Hey, Mrs Jackie Howard, Mrs Jean Lawson, Mr Tom Robinson, Rev. Mark Rus- sell-Smith and Mrs Betty


Walker. Several fund-raising


events will be held to raise money for the celebrations and after the first meeting of the Millennium Commit­ tee the sequence of events for the coming year will be announced.


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have been taking part in the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Short ser­ vices have taken place this week at St Nicholas’s and the Methodist Chapel and tonight the venue is the Baptist Chapel at 7 p.m. Tomorrow, a service and hunger lunch will be held at St Mary's at 12-15 p.m. The week culminates with the main service on Sunday at 4 p.m. in the Methodist Chapel when Fr Peter Birmingham, from St Mary's, is the speaker.


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St Mary's St Mary's RC School is


"books for schools" scheme. The village post office is also a collection point. The school is also looking


for donations of Walker's crisps and snacks tokens, to help provide books, and for the foil lids off Pringles snacks to help provide sports equipment. They can be left at school or at St Mary's Church.


Collection A collection at St Mary's


Church last week raised 569 for the White Flower Appeal for SPUC, the Soci­ ety for the Protection of Unborn Children.


AGM Sabden Bowling Club


holds its annual meeting on Tuesday in the pavilion at 8 p.m. The committee and officers will be elected, members' resolutions dis­ cussed, and questions invit-


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