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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, August 16th, 2000 5 Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified), www.eastlancashireonlme.co.uk i'A*' i |M®1¥ ews from the Villages In association with z j o h a L L e y n o c a z m c x n x p P R y CHATBURN


Hunting Chatburn and District


Community Centre Commit­ tee met to update. The next fund-raising event will be a treasure hunt around the vil­ lage from the Brown Cow at 6 p.m., ending with a pie and peas supper. Tickets will be available from committee members and


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families will be welcome. Other fund-raisers planned are a dance on October 27th, and "Stars in their Eyes" in November. Please see village notice boards for further details.


Teddy bear Everyone is welcome to a


Teddy Bear's picnic on August 25th at the Manor House, Chatbum, in aid of the British Heart Foundation. There will be an opportunity to have a go at the tombola or other games, or to browse round the stall. If


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Sports day Following the cancellation


of the annual steam fair and agricultural show in Chipping, a number of local residents decided there should still be some kind of community event in the village this sum­ mer to help lift the gloom caused by the foot and mouth


crisis. It has been decided to hold


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a sports day from 2 p.m. on August 25th on the village sports field. The aim of the day is to provide an opportu­ nity for local people to come together for an informal social gathering. There will be a range of sporting events which will be open to anyone. To ensure that the day goes smoothly, however, a number of events will be open only to teams which have booked their place in advance. These are: five-a-side foot-


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skills competition, children’s races, tug-of-war, greasy pole and egg catching. Refreshments will be avail­


craft work was won by Mrs M. Cowking, Mrs R. Johnson and


Mrs A. Hargreaves. Birthday greetings were


able and proceeds will go towards the Chipping Recre­ ation Development Fund. Finally, to round off the


day, there will be a disco from 9-30 p.m.


Top entertainment The villagers of Chipping


are in for an extremely enter­ taining time this autumn, as the village hall will be the venue for three very different professional stage acts. The first of these will be on


expressed to Mrs M. Pinder and Mrs J. Carr, who received flowers, and the raffle winner was Mrs Cowking. Names were taken for the


phy popular, especially "Wet, Wet,


All classes in the photogra­ section were


Wet" and ’’Playtime". The vegetable classes con­


54th birthday dinner to be held at the Calf's Head, Worston, in October, and Mrs M. Pinder gave a report on her visit as delegate to Cardiff. A delegate was also requested for the autumn council meeting to be held in Lancaster in Sep­ tember.


September 15th when Phil Cool will be supported by Bob Johnson, Elanan and another surprise act to raise funds for a number of local groups. Tickets for this evening of


the WI annual whist and domino drive on October 27th. Guest speaker at the next


Members were reminded ol


mirth and merriment are available from The Flower Shop, in Clitheroe, or the


shops in Chipping. An hilarious poignant and


preferred, you will be able to . j,y Misfits Touring The- entertain with the karaoke. atre Company,


thought-provoking play, enti­ tled "Love and Money", will be staged on September 27th


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atre Company, which is mak­ ing its first visit to Chipping. Tickets are available from Mrs Doreen Bailey on 01995


61215. A return visit of the Fureys


to Chipping will take place on October 19th, following last


vear's sell-out concert. This .


meeting will be Mrs Anne Far- nell on "New Ideas For Sand­ wiches". The competition will be for a tray bake with four pieces to be sold for Friendship Funds. Hostesses will be Mrs E. Waterworth, Mrs E. Robinson and Mrs M. Beat-


tie. DOWHAM


Parish meeting Lord Clitheroe welcomed


chairm Glitn ro


everyone to the AGM^ of Downham Parish meeting held in the playschool.


can be relied on to provide a lively night's entertainment. For details of these village


tained some fine specimens, possibly due to the recent rainy spells, but flower classes had fewer exhibits than usual. Mr Bob Swarbrick judged


the flower, vegetable and soft fruit classes; Dr Ron Freethy judged the photography class­ es, and Mrs Debbie Keane -----


Winners of the trophies


were: Mr Jon Whitsey (pho­ tography), Mrs Carole Ash­ worth (flower cup and the rose bowl for most points in show), Mr John Hardbattle (vegeta­ bles), Mrs Jane Garner (best in show and handicraft cup). Raffle winners were: Mrs V.


end in Knowle Green are invit­ ed to the village hall on Mon­ day at 7-30 p.m. for an evalua­ tion meeting. This is to discov­ er if the event could have been improved in any way and what lessons can be learned for another time. A committee meeting will follow and every­ one attending the first meet­ ing is welcome to attend this. If you cannot attend the


judged the handicraft and pro- yourcommenfe duce classes.


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the village organisations in the Black Bull Hotel, on Septem­ ber 30th at 8 p.m. to discuss ways to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002. Ideas for the Rimington WI


and local events were announced by Mrs K. Briscoe. A competition for a portrait


evaluation meeting, let the chairman or secretary know


Hall, Mrs A. Roney, Miss S. Driver, Mrs B. Lund and Mrs


Ashworth. The next meeting will be on


September 6th at 7-30 p.m. in the village hall, when guest speaker will be Mrs Heather Walker on antiques.


very special day on Sunday when Mr Tom Mellor and his wife, Margaret, celebrated their ruby wedding anniver­ sary. Three weeks ago, Mrs Mellor fell down the stairs at their Knowle Green home causing very serious injuries to her leg and necessitating a lengthy stay in hospital. The


A local family enjoyed a


display at the Gisbum Parish Church Victorian weekend on August 25th to 27th were approved, and Mrs C. Knowles reported on the recent meeting with the church events committee. A reply has been received


of a lady, judged by the "Cal­ endar Girls", was won by Mrs Keighley, Mrs C. Thistleth- waite and Miss Mary Bairstow.


Whist drive MCs at the monthly whist


from Nigel Evans MP to the Rimington WI letter urging him to do all he could to get the Government to respond to the anxieties and doubts of the farming and rural communi­ ties and bring about a public


enquiry. Mr Evans said he had


received a huge amount of similar letters and would act forcefully on their behalf. Mrs B. Spencer gave details


Summer feast After three days of rain and showers, the sun shone on


well-known Irish folk group Waite were re-elected, and the opened her home and garden " - financial statement was read


and passed. Items discussed in any


events, visit the website at www.chippingvillage.co.uk or


contact Kate Bailey on 01995 61033.


DUNSOP BRIDGE


Designer coat There was a good atten­


dance at the meeting of Dun- sop Bridge WI, held in the vil­ lage hall, when three possible new members were welcomed - Mrs S. Barnard, Mrs R. Johnson and Mrs J. Jones. Guest speaker was Mrs


ball, junior netball (for 13 years and under), senior net-


other business, included the emptying of the litter bins on the green and a few minor problems with the filming in


the village. The Hon. R. C. Assheton


ball (over 13), "Its a Knock­ out" - team of four (two males and two females) and a fell


^ 22nd. ■ Entries will be accepted on


race. To enter these events, contact Kathleen on 01995 61265 or 61009 before August


th e d ay for a ju n io r football


Dorothy Waring, of Darwen, who spoke about "Coat for the Millennium". She showed members the beautiful cre­ ation she had designed and made herself, and explained the intricate work involved. She also showed a selection of wonderful craft work which


- Lord Clitheroe thanked Mr Woodruff for attending the meeting and for his interesting talk, and asked for opinions of its content before closing the


introduced Mr Chris Woodruff, from Lancashire County Council, who outlined the county's thoughts on the designation of some country lanes in the county as quiet roads for users other than motorists. A pilot scheme had been started in Norfolk.


meeting.


was admired by members. Thanks were expressed to Mrs Waring by Mrs J. Wells. A competition for a piece of


Twiston Garden Club show took place in the village hall on Saturday. Despite the wild, wet and windy weather, 15 members and friends produced 137 exhibits of a very high standard. .


Popular show The annual Downham and


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i rPhey were impressed lost people they met Ih and described how ) World War were still I that at Arnhem the


fillet holes. hall Club signed up ISouth African winger


.„acular step towards outside-left problem.


Jars ago J and dried mud were f Reservoir as a save- fit out across the Rib- hffects of the worst j were becoming evi- nd sprinkler bans came


iRibble was slowed to a llaces and bathers were i in waters which were ct breeding ground for


I,Vest Water Authority [’save now or face much


J later." [summer did nothing, J,ho flood of entries for Oth annual handicraft


IX at which over 500 Iiited. [ adventurer Professor km, a Clitheroe Royal | old boy, escaped death nit of Sangay, a 17,000


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|he lead singer in the main ct appeared as Noddy


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■that the coming of a loved The Universal Lover must ly own mother, well into


land clear in mind, but with Tight and physique, would j "why do we live so long?",


j the afternoon when she lay dying she prayed simply l e soon". And when it was ' immediate reaction, over- ; the sense of loss, was a Ijf relief and gratitude.


Jiurse too many deaths are lnate, untimely, and to those |ind, almost unbearable, but j is appropriate, let there be omised regrets. Rev. Ian Robins


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for an August barbecue. Chat- burn butcher Mr Roy Porter gave an informative and enjoyable insight into modem methods of farming and


butchery. Members sampled a variety


of delicious lamb dishes which he had prepared for the barbe­ cue, including delicate and tasty "light lamb" chops, mint-glazed ribs, kebabs, sausages and burgers, with sal­ ads and rolls prepared by the committee and trifle to round off a lovely supper. Mr Porter kindly agreed to


couple's daughter, Sue, togeth­ er with husband Mike and two young children, who live in Dubai, were staying at the family home and, unbeknown to Mr and Mrs Mellor, decid­ ed to have their children dedi­ cated at Knowle Green Con­ gregational Church, where grandma is a deacon. A lovely surprise for the proud grand- parents when, on crutches, Mrs Mellor hobbled into church for the first time since


Chairman Lord Clitheroe Grindleton WI when fellow her accident. and cierk Mr Geoffrey Braith- member Mrs Kay Hopkinson


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Table sale The Lancashire Federation I


of Women’s Institutes is organising a table-top sale in Mytton Fold Hotel, Langho, on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone will be welcome and light refreshments will be |


available. MARTIN JOP


step in when the original out­ ing to Smelt Mill in the Trough of Bowland, the Bow- land Mountain Rescue team headquarters, had to be post­ poned because of the foot and mouth situation. The devastation caused by


Anniversary The 185th chapel anniver­


this disease was uppermost in members’ minds, and they greatly appreciated Mr Porter's comments from a


butcher's point of view. Trips to the Alhambra The­


sary was celebrated at Salem Congregational Chapel, Mar­ tin Top, on Sunday. Beginning with the hymn "The Church's One Foundation", Pastor David Isaacs, of Leyland, con­ ducted the morning family service. Mrs Isaacs read the first Bible reading before Mr Isaacs addressed the children. He told them how a lot of


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Show are being arranged. Grindleton WI will be well


leaves could stop a train, but one by itself could not, illus­ trating how a lot of Christians could make a difference. "Give me oil in my lamp" was hearti­ ly sung. In his message to the congregation, he gave the


represented at various Lan­ cashire County Federation events, including a lecture about "Butterflies" at Cabus, the county show preview din­ ner at Garstang and the autumn council meeting in


Lancaster. The next meeting on Sep­


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agreeing with you?" The minister, Pastor Jeff


Jones, led the evening worship speaking on the theme of


"Prayer". "All For a Thousand Tongues" was sung with gusto,


and the closing hymn was "What a Friend We Have in


•refreshments were enjoyed while having a friendly chat.


Jesus".Flowers had been tastefully arranged by Mrs Edna Jack- son, and organist for the day was Mrs Ethel Hartley. After each service, light


kets will be on sale, and there will be a Jacob's join supper, prepared by members. The meeting starts at 7-30 p.m. in the Methodist schoolroom.


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Evaluation All who helped in any way with the open gardens week-


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Whist drive This week's winners at


Read Constitutional Club | whist drive were: Ladies - Mrs E. Charnley, Mrs M. Dearing. Gents - Mrs M. Fallon, Mr A. , Shaw. The special prize was i won by Mr J. Earnshaw, and | MC was Mr G. A. Holden.


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Fair hurst. Dominoes: Mrs V. Giles, Mr


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| and development of the famous "alternative WI calen­ dar" of 1998, which to their amazement caught on in a big way. This started the Rylstone ladies on a roller-coaster ride of popularity, with TV and radio interviews, articles and pictures in all the papers, per­ sonal appearances and meet­ ing many famous people. It culminated in a memorable


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j try and the USA, for the L e u k a em ia Research Fund.


I expressed by Mrs J. Duerden, and the Rimington ladies had many questions for the visi­ tors, whose good-humoured I response brought much laugh-


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