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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, February 22nd, 2001 5 Clltheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified), www.eastlancashireonlme.co.uk iireonline.co.uk


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loffering English


liEROE could be [host to more foreign than usual this


Imington resident is I up a centre in the Iffering English as a (language. (Christine Weeks has l/ears of experience Jg language schools, licently in Somerset, finally


Apples and pears "Fruit growing" was the


title of a talk given to mem­ bers of Bolland Garden Club, Bolton-by-Bowland. Guest


speaker was Mr Ben Andrews who drew on his vast experience of growing many varieties of fruit to explain the problems, pitfalls and pleasures associated with the subject. His talk covered aspects of


was Mrs Hudson and refresh­ ments were served at the close.


CHIPPING


Coffee break A big thank-you is


expressed to everyone who helped with the coffee morn­ ing in Longridge Civic Hall and to anyone who donated baking or bric-a-brac. The event raised a wonder­


foe, Mrs Weeks (nee li lived for a while in lAfrica, returning to Ind to live in the


from


■west. len t in Italian, she I working with a lan- | school in the area lg host families for (visitors.


propagation from cuttings, types of soil, pests and dis­ eases, pruning and the best varieties to plant. In express­ ing thanks to Mr Andrews, Mr Rawlings said "Hopefully


these hints can soon be put to good use now that spring is just around the comer!" Vice-chairman Mr Philip


Nierop conducted the AGM during which the officers were elected for the coming


year. Mr Nierop thanked the


Iring moved back to [bble Valley, she is now process of launching a


Jer school in Clitheroe J-pects to have 40 stu- I visiting the town in liostly from Italy, who (iso be staying with lo s t families. (ey will be here for lan- 1 courses as opposed to [ stays with excur- (" says Mrs Weeks, . |n e requiring more pation should contact t 01200 445748.


hostesses Miss Porter-Harg- reaves, Miss Whittaker and Mrs Hartshome and remind­ ed members that the next meeting will be on March


ful £440.84 towards the Chip­ ping defibrillator fund. The fund-raising will con­ tinue with food bingo in the


village hall on Saturday at 7- 45 p.m. Following the bingo, there will be a sponsored hair loss experience in the Tillot-


son's Amis. On March 9th, there is an


American games night in the village hall with tickets at only £6, including supper. Anyone who would like to donate a prize should contact Mary Harrison. Villagers can be proud that


14th when the speaker will be Mr, Nick Middleton on the subject of bonsai.


Y F C Members of Bolton-by-


Bowland Young Farmers1 Club enjoyed a wet and wild swimming session at Waves in Blackburn on Monday


night. Next week's meeting will


be a talk in the village hall at 7-45 p.m.


In Moor Lane after a


Lain burst. The bro- (r-old, 6in. bore, cast- Ld with a modem 8iii. [supplies were cut to (is for 10 hours.


Lrs ago.


|R fire destroyed the l in n at Waddington. I ’udor-style building | firemen from three I hours to extinguish.


Jjump water almost a 1st hydrant. The own- |is to rebuild it in the ( it back on the map as Top hostelries. Jbble Valley Council picture of house prices | l further beyoud the


l i e and of high priority pnable to find council


J Chief Executive [said that perhaps for I s country a report had plough detail to show Ibe a problem in rural


Tan centres, nocal association of the Lf Teachers were dis- fy Education Commit-


p e the length of time [lid benefit from infant ■esman said that some [ffer educationally at a


[ their lives.


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her Danish students set follow in their footsteps,


rile Calderstones staff iuld find themselves work- g temporarily in the Dan- i system.


Mrs Peters, who hosted a sit to Calderstones for 32 anish delegates last year ; the request of Manches-' >r Social Services, said:" We are hoping that the


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-lower power At the meeting of Billing-


ton and Langho WI, guest peaker was Mr Peter Foley,


of Holden Clough Nursery, Jolton-by-Bowland. He gave


a very enjoyable slide show and talk on herbaceous >erennials and cottage gar-


len plants. A competition for one


spring garden flower was won jy Mrs M. Heyes, Mrs M. Nicholson and Mrs M.


Topham. Raffle winner was MrsP. Boardman. Several members gave


interesting accounts of recent WI activities which they had


taken part in. 1/V ' New members are welcome


to the meetings on the third Monday of each month in Billingtori and Langho Com­ munity Centre at 7-45 p.m. At the next meeting on


March 19th, there will be a talk entitled "Skeletons in the Cupboard" by Mr Bill Taylor.


CHATBURN


Like a cedar Guest speaker at Chatbum Methodist Church Women's


Fellowship was Coun. Howel Jones. He based his talk on part of Psalm 92 where the psalmist states "The right­ eous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon". Coun. Jones described, in an inter­ esting way, how the righteous can be compared to a palm tree with its long roots, its flexibility in a hurricane and its many uses. He also spoke of the cedar of Lebanon, the wood of which was used in the building of Solomon's temple and other temples


and palaces. Mrs Giles, who presided, thanked Coun. Jones. Pianist


in just six months the target for the purchase of the defib­ rillator has almost been reached. Now there is a need for volunteers to trajn in CPR and also as first respon­ ders. The cost of training vol­ unteers will be an on-going expense and, if possible, a fur­ ther machine will be pur­ chased if residents are willing


A meeting will be arranged


next month when an expert will explain the system, and all villagers are welcome.


DUNSOP BRIDGE


Cycle ride Wheels were set in motion


at the meeting of Dunsop Bridge WI, when guest speaker Mrs Pat Ascroft, of Catforth, spoke about her sponsored cycle ride through


India.


also heard about the ride which was in aid of the chan­ ty Mencap and Mrs Ascroft's hilarious talk gave an accoimt of her experiences including the poverty she saw. At one point, while cycling at 20,000 ft. the party came across a landslide, which was no great problem in India, as a lot of men with shovels arrived to clear away the rubble in quick time. Thanks were expressed to Mrs Ascroft by Mrs B.


Visitors from Chipping W1 Alan Reid. .


who entitled their talk "Optimum Nutrition for


Health". They told mem­ bers how to keep healthy by eating the correct fmds and explained why diet is so important. Afterwards members asked many ques­


tions. Thanks were expressed ,


by Mrs Margaret Jackson. Members stood in silent


tribute to the memory of a former loyal member, Mrs Betty Todd, who died


recently. Birthday greetings were


extended to Mfiss Gladys Parkinson, Mrs Bernice Baker, Mrs Edna Jackson, Mrs Kathleen Seed, Mrs Eileen Capstick, Mrs Valerie Hall, Mrs Kirsteen Walmsley, Mrs Brenda Lund and Mrs Susan


Walmsley. Mrs Chris Newhouse


reported that the LFWI quiz night had been a great success and, even though Downham members had


not won, all who had taken part had enjoyed the evening. Mrs Judith Nixon told that she, along with lb other members, had enjoyed a demonstration of flower arranging when they were gu.6sts of Barley "WI* Delegate at the spring


council meeting to be held in the Floral Hall, South- port, on March 1st, will be


Mrs Elizabeth Wrigley. Correspondence read to


members included the sub­ jects of a craft day in Bils- borrow Village Hall on May 10th, an activity day at Myerscough College in June and a bingo night with Grindleton WI in March. A delicious supper was served by Airs Jackson, Mrs


Porter and Mrs Hanson. Members were reminded


that next month Downham WI will celebrate its 81st birthday at Mytton Fold Hotel,’•Langho, when the speaker will be the Rev.


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Scale the heights Be transported to the


Shrove Tuesday Members of Gisburn


Parish Church PCC would like to invite residents of the parish and their friends to a pancake party in Gisburn Festival Hall on Tuesday


from 6-30 to 8 p.m. There will be games and


Clarkson. A competition for a piece of


India was won by Mrs M. Cooke, Mrs M. Porter and


MrsS. Mason. Birthday greetings were


extended to Mrs M. Cooke,


Mrs J. Wood, Mrs M. Wor- swick and Mrs K. Metcalfe who received flowers. A letter of thanks was read


from the Hodder Day Centre for Christmas gifts received. Delegates at the spring


council meeting in Southport will be Mrs Mason and Mrs


Metcalfe. At the next meeting Dr


and Mrs S. Kellington, will give an illustrated talk on Australia and the competition will be for a photograph of springtime in Bowland. Host­ esses will be Mrs Worswick, Mrs W. Fox, Mrs Wood and


Mrs J. Carr. downham


Hale and hearty How to stay fit and


pancakes for all, and admis­ sion is £2 for adults, £1 for children.


Victorian era Guest speaker at the meet­


ing of Gisbum Parish Church Mothers' Union, Mr Gordon Marr, took his listeners on a light-hearted ramble through the pages of part of his large collection of Victorian books. Household hints, advice on bringing up children and how to be happy, though married, were subjects covered. Along with books of sermons, Charles Kingsley’s "Water Babies", Lewis Carrol's "Alice in Wonderland" and the "Life of John Wesley" were quoted as required reading for the


Victorian family. Arrangements for the


annual MU Wave of Prayer were made and "Count Your Blessings" leaflets distrib­


uted. Members were asked to , j .


healthy was the theme when members of Down­ ham WI last met. Guest speakers were Mr Robert and Mrs Hilary Hughes,


support the ongoing scheme to provide welcome packs for women and children arriving at refuge houses for those flee­ ing domestic violence. Toi­ letry items, sheets, blankets, children's books, clothes and toys will all be put to very


good use. The MU branch has been


heights of the Himalayas, in Grindleton School Hall, on March 8th at 7-30 p.m. - when Eva Tomlinson will give an illustrated talk enti­ tled "A Trek Towards Ever-


est". Proceeds are in aid of St n * 0


Ambrose Church funds and admission is £5, including a hot-pot supper. Tickets avail­ able from the rectory, tel. 441154, or Pye's Photogra­ phers, York Street, Clitheroe.


KNOWLE GREEN


Bells and ribbons There was a colourful


theme for the meeting of Knowle Green and Dutton WI when Mr Roy Smith showed slides on the history of Morris dancing and the different costumes worn by the dancers over the years. He described how the Ley-


land Festival evolved with the different dancers, Morris, country, Irish, Scottish, Welsh and Greek, taking part, and how the music has gone from dance to Top of the Pops with Terry Wogan’s "Floral Dance" and Mike Oldfield's "Portsmouth". Thanks were expressed to Mr Smith by Mrs Margaret


Bolton. Names were taken for a


day at Myerscough College when members can try their hands at golf, tractor driving, rally car driving, horse han­ dling or dry stone walling. It was suggested that a visit to Alston Hall for dinner and a guest speaker be organised together with a visit to the Lowry Centre, in Manches­ ter, for a tour behind the


scenes. * Members were asked to


asked to run a bathroom stall at Gisburn Parish Church


spring fair on May 12th. The speaker at the meeting


on March 13th will be the Rev. A. Hodge, when the Gis­ burn ladies look forward to welcoming members from other MU branches.


Listen to the band A musical treat was in


store for the large crowd who gathered in Gisburn Parish


Church on Saturday evening. Barnoldswick Town Brass


Band, under the baton of Mr Jolyon Felton, performed a varied programme which included several pieces with a local flavour, the acoustics in the church enhancing the stir­


ring music. Light refreshments were


served and at the close the Rev. Mrs Gill Hall thanked the band and its conductor for a wonderful evening of excellent music, a sentiment echoed in loud applause from


the audience. Proceeds from the concert


will go towards the Gisburn Parish Church Roof Repair


Fund.


Violet's story At the meeting of Gisburn


WI, members enjoyed the sequel to Violet's Story, the first part of which they heard at their meeting in December. The enthralling story was told by Mrs Denise North, illustrated by slides, and the amount of research done by herself and her partner was greatly admired by members. A competition for a recipe


including honey was won by Mrs M. Bowe, Mrs A. Lan­ caster and Mrs H. Wadding-


Members were advised of


the successes by two of their four darts teams and the


results of the fun quiz, both organised by the LFWI. Transport arrangements


were made for the birthday party at the Calf's Head, Worston, next Thursday. Members are to leave the fes­ tival hall at 7 p.m.


GRINDLETON


intermediate general meeting to be held in Cardiff in June and also to consider taking the bursury available for either Denman College or for


Alston Hall Two teams which entered


the LFWI quiz, held at Whit­ bread's Brewery, Samlesbury, did very well and nine mem­ bers represented the WI at the Knowle Green festival dinner, held at the New Drop Hotel. A party of members are to travel to Clitheroe to see the musical "Mack and


Mabel". At the next meeting on


March 14th, guest speaker will be Mrs Rosemary Wal­ ton who will give a slide show entitled "Overland to India and the competition will be for a memento of India. Hostesses will be Mrs N. Roberts, Mrs E. Provine and Mrs N. Ashworth.


Tricks and spots ‘ The fortnightly whist and


domino drives, in Knowle Green Village Hall, continue on Monday at 7-30 p.m. Admission £1 including tea


and biscuits.


Smells and potions For an entertaining


evening, why not visit Knowle Green Village Hall


on March 7th. There, Mrs Pam Roberts, of Longndge, a qualified aromatherapist, will speak about the benefits of aromatherapy. Tickets are £3.50, including a light sup­


per and glass of wine.


Screen talk The second computer


course for beginners will start on March 13th at 3-30 p.m. in Knowle Green Village Hall. These classes are free and held each Tuesday for five weeks. To book tel. 01254


MITTON


Bible story The young people of All


Hallow's Church, Mitton, are to perform a musical tomorrow evening from 7 to


8 p.m. in church. The musical is entitled


"Cruising with Noah" and is part of the half-term activities organised by the young church. There will also be a sale of Tearcraft products and donations in lieu of admission will go


towards the Tear Fund. For further details con­


tact Mrs Jackie GaUimore, tel. 01254 822391. •


PENDLETON


Race night A race night in Pendleton Village Hall proved to be a


great success. More than 70 people


attended, with proceeds going to village hall funds.


READ Scoreline


Read United Football Club second team drew 3-3


with Mill Hill on Saturday. Goalscorers were Andy Rush- ton (2) and Neil Snape.


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Mothers' Union Members of Read Moth-


ers’ Union will meet in Read CE School on Tuesday at 7-


30 p.m., when Mrs Marie Finney will speak about "Life


on the Bench”.


held in Read Constitutional | Club on Monday were:


Social time Winners at the whist drive ,


Ladies - Mrs S. Law, Mrs M. Pickles. Gents - Mrs E.P. Larkin, Mr F. Fallon. Mr A. Shaw won the special prize, and MC was Mr G. A. Hold-1


en. SAWLEY


Expert's film Members of Sawley WI


nominate a delegate for the were joined by their part- S o f f i t s & F a s c i a j. Q M g s, * ‘ :< : : y - . m - v ; .• . v - • • . • - see I awftex •' C3353 : .1


ners and friends and some members from Bolton-by- | Bowland WI, in anticipa- , tion of a first-class audio­ visual presentation by Mr Gordon Yates, the renowned | birdlife expert, of Rochdale. . His hour-long film, enti- ,


tied "Birdlife through a Pen­ nine Year" was one of 30 he | has made in the same num­ ber of years of bird study. His patience and expertise | rewarded his audience with . a fascinating insight into the surprisingly wide-range of species, their activities and the threats posed to some of them.


A display of superb a 2. u ' I t ' s a l l a b o u t y o u ! ' |


framed photographs, some prizewinning, tempted sev­ eral members to invest in a memento. Mrs Walker thanked Mr Yates for a very | interesting evening.


The prize for a bird pic­


with Mrs Vera Giles and Mrs Carol Cowell as run­ ners-up. Raffle winners were Mrs Christine Lord, Mr J. Walker and Mrs Helen


Kelly. Members were reminded , |


of Grindleton WI's annual charity bingo night on March 12th at 7-45 p.m. in the Pendle Hotel, Chat- I


burn. At the next meeting of |


Sawley WI, on March 15th, | Mrs Mary Parker will speak on "Tourism in the Ribble | Valley". The competition will be for a traditional Lan­ cashire recipe.


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