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and, after the business was concluded, president Mrs Ann Lancaster closed the meeting, reminding every­ one that next month's meeting, on September 5th, would include a talk on cave rescue ,by Mr P. Lethabee.


GRINDLETON


Change of venue All parishioners of St


mer evening in the Jubilee Room, and a whist and domino drive was enjoyed by all. MCs were Mr J. Kenyon and Mrs M. A.


Cardwell.


Mrs Dorothy Hogg, Mrs Edna Hartley. Gents-- Mrs Joyce Meyler, Mr Richard Barker. " Dominoes: Mrs Eleanor


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excuses for not going to church, but to encourage people to make time in their lives to have quality' time.with God. Mr John Thomson played the organ and piano. , Refreshments were served following each ser­ vice with time for every­ one to have friendly chat.


Jacques, Mr Ronnie Knighti Mrs Sheila Bark­ er and Mrs Beryl Bass. Raffle: R. Knight, J.


Ambrose Church, Grindle- ton, are reminded that for the next few weeks Sunday services will take place in the primary school hall because of renovation work in church. The ser­ vices.will be at the usual


time of 9-30 a.m.


Jennie Cowgill travelled from Stratford-on-Avon for the outing and present­ ed Mrs Nuttall with a gift voucher for her golden wedding anniversary which was celebrated


Supper evening Tickets are available for


recently. Vice-president Mrs


Marion Billows thanked Mrs Nuttall for the hospi­ tality everyone had enjoyed in her lovely retreat and, after a happy relaxing interlude, the coach carried members back to Whoop Hall for dinner to round off an excellent outing. The final golden jubilee


celebration for Bolton-by- Bowland WI was a parish tea and concert by Baxen- den Concert Band. Both visitors and 25 members of the band were very complimentary about the tea prepared for them. The band played several selections from musicals, including "Les Miser- ables", "Gigi" and a collec­ tion from "Star Wars" and space music. The afternoon conclud­


D r e a m i n g o f a p l a c e i n t h e s u n ?


a. supper evening on August 30th to be held at Hill House Farmhouse, Grindleton, (on the lane at the back of Bowland School) by permission of Mr Derek and Mrs Eva Tomlinson. The farm­ house, which is situated on the old pack-horse route from Sawley Abbey to the Trough of Bowland, is about 250 years old and is currently undergoing ren­ ovations. A splendid hot and cold buffet supper will be served and there will be a licensed bar. Tickets are £8 available from Mrs C. Pye tel. 441507 or any St Ambrose Church, Grindle­ ton, member.


MITTON-


Monaghan, V. Duckworth, S. Barker, D. Knight and B. Bass. • Names were taken for a


Grand tour At the meeting of Mit-


. ised by Mrs M. Acton which did a lively trade for dub funds. It was noted that the


-826439. A plant stall was organ-


mystery trip to be held on September 4th, and any members who would like to be added to the list are asked to contact Mrs Joyce Meyler, tel. 01254


car park area at the Memorial Hall has been resurfaced, and thanks were expressed to the vil­ lage hall committee for this improvement. The next meeting will


christening gowns, some of them being modelled by charming, lifelike baby dolls, delighted members of Rimington WI at their meeting. Mrs Liz Fryer explained the history and customs which have grown up around the naming cer­ emony of children. Each of the gowns had


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^ EN A h— 1 W > P ~ - o n X *26 ‘4 A a^ ^ hire The Clitheroe .


I meeting. It was reported that the


annual meetings for Downham Parish was held in the pre-school at which Lord Clitheroe was re-elected chairman and Mr Geoffrey Braithwaite was re-elected clerk of the


Parish meeting One of the shortest


I village hall, were being well used. However, there


bottle bank,'together with the paper bank, near the


I was some concern that the litter bins in the village were being missed occa-


Grindleton WI took the form of a Golden Jubilee garden party at the home of Mrs Judy Cowling. LFWI chairman Mrs Hazel Short and her hus­ band, Michael, were among 12 special guests which included past mem­ bers, who had moved away and friends from the vil­


lage. A souvenir photograph


taken in the garden, by Mr Cowling, showed a colourful group of party- goers dressed in red, white and blue toasting the occa­ sion with a champagne cocktail made by Mrs Mandy Brennan. A heavy shower.drove the party inside where birthday flowers were presented to Mrs A. Marshall^ After­ wards a Jacob's join sup­ per, provided by members, was enjoyed by everyone. A jubilee quiz was


held in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall and presented by John Travis Events will recommence next Thursday, when pianist Gitanjali Ram will be making a welcome return visit to the hall. Her programme will


Piano recital The lunchtime concerts


ton WI members were' treated to a colourful and' informative talk, illustrat­ ed with slides, by Whalley librarian Mrs Jean Harri­ son. She told members Austria was her favourite country and she had speqt the last 17 years visiting there on holiday and so has a great knowledge of each region's history, also its architecture and many beautiful palaces. Her slides showed the breath­ taking scenery as she began her tour in St Wolf­ gang, of "White Horse Inn" fame, then Saltzburg and Vienna with the musi­ cal associations of Mozart and Strauss. Mrs Harri­ son described Zell-am-See and Seefeld, the winter ski resorts with their chair­ lifts going up to dizzy heights giving spectacular views from the top of mountains of lakes and valleys. The final destina­ tion was Innsbruck with its monuments and churches and famous Olympic ski jump. Mrs F. Grime thanked


its own story, and Mrs Fryer showed the delicate hand-embroidery. and. varieties of fine lace used, as styles changed over the years, her oldest gown being from the 19th Cen­ tury. Mrs Lesley Marklew thanked Mrs Fryer for her fascinating talk, enjoyed


by all. President Mrs Helena


Keighley expressed thanks to Mrs Ethel Hartley, Mrs Pat Johnson and helpers who organised the WI jubilee walk at Grassing- ton, a very pleasant occa­ sion. Some members had visited Simonstone with Read WI meeting the pre­ vious week. A delegate was sought


even higher, despite the weather which had tested gardeners to the limit. A steady stream of visi­


by St Nicholas's Players was a huge success, play­ ing to a packed hall and raising more than £600 for


Swindlehurst; 3, M. Wood. All green arrangement: 1, J. Green­ wood; 2, D. Swindlehurst; 3,


M. Wood. Arrangement in a wine


the church. The players performed


a comedy, "Raise The Roof", written and pro­ duced by Mrs Eileen Pear­ son, who said it had been a great success.


SLA1DBURN


to attend the LFWI autumn council meeting on September 30th in Bolton. Birthday greetings for


WI Mrs Jean Parker wel­ comed new member Mrs. Pat Garnett to the latest meeting. She also intro­ duced as guest speaker fel­ low committee member Mrs Dorothy Maskell, who received the MBE at Buckingham Palace from the Queen and spoke about the build-up to her


Day at palace President of Slaidburn


big day. A video recording


include Schubert's Impromptus D935 Nos. 1, 2 and 4. As usual, the con­ certs begin at noon, fol­ lowed by lunch. To book, tel. 01254 826948.


Mrs Harrison and said that she could understand her passion for the coun­ try, as she also had made eight visits. A competition for an


August were given by Mrs Hartley, and several forth­ coming village and local events were announced, including the Bank Holi­ day exhibition of "Seasons in the Church's Calendar" in Gisburn Parish Church on August 24th to 26th. Village residents are to be asked to continue to sup­ port the WI monthly waste-paper collection at the memorial institute. Members were able to


allowed her listeners to see the event, with pho­ tographs and news cut­ tings completing the pic­ ture. She was thanked for her enjoyable talk by Mrs Christine Blakey. A Christmas shopping


tors attended, keeping the ladies making refreshments very busy. Overall, there were 48 classes, ranging from cut flowers, plants, flower arrangements, veg­ etables, cakes, preserves, paintings and hobbies to a children’s section. Ribble Valley councillor


glass: 1, H. Meadows; 2, W. Marsden; 3, M. Wood. Gerani­ um: 1, M. Wood; 2, M. Fox; 3, M. Shepherd. Any flowering plant: 1, M. Shepherd; 2, S. Leigh; 3, E. Aspin. Fuchsia pot plant: 1, D. Swindlehurst; 2, E. Manning; 3, M. Shepherd. Cacti: 1, C. McNeal; 2, E. Manning; 3, A. Townson. Foliage plant: 1, M. Fox; 2,


Mrs Gwen Pye presented the trophies, and president and chairman Mr David Sharp thanked everyone who had entered exhibits. He pointed out that the unusually high number of geraniums this year was due to the garden club hav­ ing given its members a plug plant at the beginning of the growing season to be judged at the show. The winner received a


E. Aspin; 3, P. Mares. Hanging basket: 1, M. Fox; 2, M. Shep­ herd; 3, D. Swindlehurst. Vegetables-Selection veg­


etables: 1, M. Wood; 2, M. Fax; 3, E Titterington. Tomatoes: 1, M. Wood; 2, E. Manning; 3, M. Fox. Onions: 1, M. Wood; 2, P. Titterington; 3, M. Lawton. Any variety beans: 1, M. Wood. Potatoes: 1, M. Fox; 2, M. Wood. Cucumber: 1, M. Wood; 2, E. Manning; 3, J. Greenwood. Preserves and confectionery—


garden voucher, and a packet of fertiliser was the booby prize. Mr Sharp thanked


everyone who helped, those who supported the car boot sale, with special thanks to the judges for their unenvi­ able task of choosing the winners, and .to the playing field committee for their help in staging this event.


TROPHY WINNERS The silver coffee set for best


Austrian souvenir was won by Mrs D. Walmsley and Mrs D. Balshaw. President Mrs Sheila


Trip of a lifetime Local young ladies Julie


Rainford and Nes Starkey will he telling of their experiences last year when they walked "The Way of St James Roncesualles to Santiago do Compostela".


This will be in Knowle Green Village Hall on September 4th at 8 p.m. For tickets, tel. 01254 878447.


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entertaining and a compe­ tition for a royal souvenir was won by Mrs Sheila Hailwood. A bouquet of flowers


Cup final The Ribblesdale League


was presented to Mrs Judy Cowling as a thank- you for hosting a wonder­ ful event. It was announced that


I sionally by the bin men. The recent floods were


I also ways to disperse the water rapidly.


GISBURN


j Rags to riches I Miss Katy Bellwood, of | Ragamuffin Rugs, visited | the meeting of Gisburn WI and showed members and friends a spectacular


discussed and ways to pro­ tect the houses affected,


Morgan congratulated members on their efforts in the Clitheroe Area WI Show and gave special mention to mother and daughter Mrs Alwyn Lay- cock and Mrs Freda Haynes, also to Mrs Dorothy Dixon and Mrs Frances Singleton's grand­ daughter, Hannah Cottier, who won the children's ; competition. 1 Names were taken for 1


the autumn council meet-' ing to be held in Bolton. A collection for ACWW


raised £16 and supper hostesses were Mrs Renee Houston and Mrs Myra


there are 10 spare tickets to see "Sunset Boulevard" in Manchester, on Septem­ ber 10th, with a coach leaving the village at 6 p.m. Tickets, excluding travel, are £22.50 and available from Mrs' Mandy Brennan tel. 441551. Members who have already hooked a ticket are reminded to let Mrs Brennan have pay­ ment as soon as possible. Next month 26 guests from neighbouring insti­


Ramsbottom Cup final between Cherry Tree Cricket Club and Settle CC will be held at Read Cricket Club ground on Sunday, starting at 1 p.m.


MARTIN TOP


Anniversary The 186th anniversary


RIMINGTON


| display of pegged rag rugs. ' Displaying the different techniques and tools used over the years, quite a few of those present were


- village, but in order to organise supper please let Mrs Kay Hopkinson know, tel. 441387, if you would like to attend.


tutes will attend the meet­ ing to meet the Calendar Girls. The meeting mil be open to residents of the


I inspired to have a go. Using the looped method, it is possible to make amazingly detailed pic­ tures. Examples shown included otters, badgers and even a kingfisher. Mrs Dorothy Eamshaw gave the vote of thanks


dvertiser and limes Holidays rn ■ i in association with


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■ From £139 * . HURST GREEN


• Green Over-60s' Club met recently on a warm sum-


Over-60s Members of Hurst


•' Roberts, of Knowle Green. "At the Name of Jesus" and choruses were


' jwas led by Mrs Caroline j Rogers and Mrs Pamela-


of Salem Congregational Chapel, Martin Top, was celebrated on Sunday. The morning service was led by Mr Michael Atherton, of Whalley, and the first hymn was "Oh God Our Help in Ages Past". Dur­ ing the service, passages from the Bible were read by Mrs Sylvia Ranee and Mrs Christine Parker. In his address, Mr Atherton warned the congregation that churches not obedi­ ent to the Lord are in dan­ ger of closing. Organist was Mrs Ethel Hartley. i In the evening, worship


heartily sung. The theme of the message challenged everyone not to make


Winners Winners at the whist,


be guests from Hurst Green, Rimington and Waddington, attending the 77th birthday party, when the speaker will be Mr David Mower, of the Royal Society for the Pro­ tection of Birds at Leighton Moss.


Clegg. Next month there will


look more closely at Mrs Fryer's collection, and she gladly answered many questions before going on to judge the competition for a christening gift, awarding points to those of Mrs Christine Knowles, Mrs Marklew and Mrs Brenda Greig.


SABDEN


Show time Entries need to be in


. ject as the WI representa­ tive.


trip to Manchester on November 19th and a the­ atre trip to Blackpool on October 17th are being arranged by Mrs Mary Parker. Mrs Jean Parker was proposed as the dele­ gate to the autumn coun­ cil meeting in Bolton, and Mrs Kath Mason report­ ed on the Slaidburn Com­ munity Development Pro-


hold an open walk a week on Saturday, when every­ one will he welcome, start­ ing from the village hall at 11 a.m. The next meeting to be


The outdoor group will


exhibit in show was presented to Helen Meadows for her flower arrangement in a wine glass; Michael Shepherd (Gar­ den Club Ball Cup for flowers); Helen Meadows (Dugdale Sil­ ver Salver for flower arrange­ ments); C. McNeal (Ultra­ frame Cup for'plants); Marilyn Wood (Castle Shield for veg­ etables and Craft Fayre Cup for most points); Susan Shep­ herd (Garden Club Cup for cakes and preserves); D. Walm­ sley (M. Wood Cup for hob­ bies). Children's section: Lucy


Pearson (Garden Club Cup for best in show and Village Hall Cup for 4-7 year-olds); Rose­ mary Nolan (WI Cup for 8-11 year-olds).


RESULTS Flowers and flower arrange­


ments— Single rose: 1, E. Manning;


tonight for Sabden Horti­ cultural Society's annual show on Saturday.. Entries from members


held in the chapel will be on September 4th, when the speaker will be Mr John Parry describing his charity cycle ride in India.


WADDINGTON


and non-members are invited, and anyone wish­ ing to take part does not have to live in the village. Entry forms are on the ■ back of the schedules delivered to every home in the village, or are available from any committee mem­ ber or Mrs Betty Clarkson on 01282 772762. Entries for all the class­ es for'flowers,vegetables,


and domino drive organ­ ised by Rimington Memo­ rial Institute management committee were: Whist, ladies - Mrs S. Tennant, Mrs R. Brooks- bank, Mrs Pickles. Gents - Mr H. Brooksbank, Mr J. Davies, Mr J. Traynor. Dominoes: Mr P. Met­ calfe, Mrs E. Hartley, Mr


pot plants, wine and beer, photography, which this year features a special jubilee class, arts and crafts, baking and chil­ dren's classes should be returned by 9 p.m. tonight to either Mr Alan Cliff, at 33 Pendle Street East, Mr Leo Clarkson, Brogden Farm, or Mr Aiun Parfitt, 10 Alston Close. The show will open at 2


p.m. in St Mary's Hall, and the presentation to trophy winners will take place at 2-15 p.m.


A. Fox, Mrs A. Lowe, Mr J. Pye and Mrs F. Lowe. Raffle: Mr Berry; B.


Wilson, A. Lowe and E. Fox.


" The next drive will be on October 12th.


MCs were Mr J. Kenyon (whist) and Mrs E. Hart­ ley (dominoes).


Supper was served and


Beautiful gowns A collection of beautiful


Queen Mother ’s Scotland


The Castle of Mey


Price includes: Admission to the Castleof Mcy in Caithness • AWisiVlo John O'Groats • A,guided tour of beautiful


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nights in Inverness-••Dinner and full Scottish breakfast • Coaching throughout; j


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' ladies are welcome. Coffee


Ladies' Fellowship meet­ ing at the Methodist Church on Thursday, August 29th, will be the Rev. Laura Hardy. I t begins at 2-15 p.m. and all


Fellowship The speaker at Sabden


St Nicholas's. Church, Miss Michaela Parfitt, will host a coffee morning at 17 Pendleside Close, Sabden, on Saturday, August 31st, from 10 a.m. to noon. Entry is £1 and there is a raffle, cake stall


The new rose queen at


Holiday club Waddington Methodist


Church will be holding its annual holiday club each morning next week from 10 a.m. to noon. The children will be


2, J. Greenwood; 3, C. Nolan. Three gladioli: 1, M. Shepherd; 2, V. Sharp. Single gladiolus: 1, M. Shepherd; 2, D. Swindle- hurst; 3, T. Lawton. Sweet peas: 1, M. Fox; 2, J. Green­ wood; 3, D. Swindlehurst.


Dahlias: 1, M. Shepherd; 2, D. Swindlehurst; 3, M. Fox. - :Mounted fuchsia: 1, M.


Shepherd; 2, M. Wood; 3, S. Pinder. Miniature arrange­ ment: 1, H. Meadows; 2, J. Greenwood; 3, B. Rayner. Jubilee arrangement: 1, E. Aspin; 2, D. Swindlehurst; 3, M. Wood. Flowers from open garden: 1, E. Aspin; 2, D.


joining the "Desert Detec­ tives" on an archaeological desert site trying to track down the "Mighty God Sword". The schoolroom will


WHALLEY


.drive, in Whalley, were: , Ladies—Mrs B Woof, Mrs


Abbey winners Whist winners at the Abbey senior citizens’


El CKaniley.'Gents-Mrs' N. Naylor, Mrs G. Walms- ley and - Mrs D. Farnsworth. • Dominoes: Mrs M.


Jam: 1, S. Shepherd; 2, N. Leigh; 3, J. Chew. Fruit pie: 1, J. Smith; 2, J. Fox; 3, M. Wood. Fruit scones: 1, S. Shepherd; 2, J. Fox; 3, T. Lawton. Raspber­ ry buns: 1, J. Smith. 2, J. Fox; 3, P. Mares. Chocolate cake: 1, E. Aspin;


2, J. Greenwood; 3, V. Sharp. Date and walnut cake: 1, M. Wood; 2, J. Smith. Flap-jack: 1, J. Fox; 2, M. Wood. Victoria sandwich cake: 1, M. Wood; 2, E. Aspin; 3, V. Sharp. Handicrafts - Item of


needlework: 1 and 2, M. Berry; 3, J. Fox. Favourite craft: 1, D. Walmsley; 2, B. Jones; 3,* N. Marsden. Oil painting: 1, W. Marsden; 2, N. Marsden. Watercolour: 1 and .2, H. Waggett; 3, N. Haworth. Pho­ tography - "My holiday":!, M. Nolan; 2, C. McNeal; 3, S. Leigh. Coloured view: 1,2 and 3, S. Leigh. Humorous: 1, A. Marsden; 2 and 3, L. Marsden. Children's section — Minia­


tu re garden: 4-7 yrs - 1 , L. Pearson; 2, J. Exell; 3, R. Pin­ der. 8-11 yrs - 1 , M. France. Felt tip picture: 4-7 yrs -1 , R. Prnder. 8-11 y r s - 1, M. France. Plasticine model: 4-7 yrs - 1, J. Exell. 8-11 y r s - 1, R. Nolan; 2, J. Nolan. Any handicraft: 4-7 y r s - 1,


A. France. 8-11 yrs - 1, R. Nolan; 2, J. Nolan. My pet photograph: 4-7 yrs - 1, R. Pin­ der; 2, A. France. 8-11 yrs -1 , M. France.


Town hisi is captur on vide*


by Vivien Meath


VISITORS to Clith­ eroe wishing to return home with a memento of the town now have at least three videos from which to choose. . The most recent and


grounds history o Graphic used to rt tie of 172 torian ca: The p


certainly to date the most different is a docu­ mentary-style produc­ tion tracing the town's history over the past 1,000 years. Entitled "Time and


Place - Clitheroe Woven in Time," the hour-long film features several familiar local faces as it charts the impact of the Castle on the growth of Clitheroe. Produced by former


Castle m in the p Pendle I Lancast examine tional cc the proi Witches church-it reen Stod There |


Ribble Valley residents Mr Peter Underwood and his son, Adam, the video is the first in a sequence of documen­ tary-style films. Clith­ eroe has been chosen to launch the "Time and Place" series due to the Underwoods' knowledge of and connections with the town. The town's band pro­


insight il of the tef school.! wood, hjj and joint) tory of tq some of t connectd cationalj which hf more tq turies. Down


vides the background music, the "Clitheroe March," penned by Bill Carter, providing a fit­ ting musical backdrop. The video uses spe­


and Cj quarry t Keith HI backgrof stone ind forward | role in tn Local


cially commissioned 3D graphics of the Norman castle, recreating how it would have looked when first built in the late 12th Century. North West Sound


Archivist Mr Andrew Schofield joins John McGoldrick, of the Lan­ cashire Museums Ser- the Castle


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David : the pa industr; industrlj the othej Hill, a if nient os and i ts | town. 1 persona Entwia clock b;| riots of I inimitai The [


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Maden and Mr G. Pit- lovits.


have sprouted a few palm trees and many of the children’s activities will take place in tents, while being refreshed at the "oasis". They will be able to


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make something each day and hear the archaeologi­ cal digs leader and, each morning, when the chil­ dren gather in the base camp, they will be able to see what artefacts have been recovered by the pro­


fessor's helpers. If you have a child at


school between reception and Year 6, the church still has spaces available for which there is no charge. To book one of the spaces, contact Mr Mark Sleet, tel. 01200 422392.


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LOOKING into the undamaged| - _image I


Village attracts artist A PROFESSIONAL artist with an eye for the past in detsiil has selected his favourite scenes of


Downham for an exhibition. John Chapman is exhibiting recent paintings of


Lancashire until September 28th at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery. The Ribble Valley, he says, is a constant source


of inspiration. He has painted Clitheroe on numer­ ous occasions in the past, but the jewel in-the crown has to be the village of Downham, says Mr


has all the essential ingredients, right down to the ducks, and the lack of phone wires is the icing on


Chapman. "No wonder film-makers flock to the village. I t


t/ll6 Cflkfi " The Bolton draughtsman turned artist has a


meticulous eye for architectural detail and is renowned for his period street scenes. Our picture shows one of Mr Chapman’s delight­ ful paintings, (s)


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DEFRA c h a n g e


FARMERS in the Ribble Valle: welcomed the major changes m; the livestock movement restri; still in place after foot and mout DEFRA has announced that


farm. The announcement folio'


intense series of one-to-one me between NFU president Mr B; and ministers Lord Whitty and


Morley.Mr Gill said it was vital t farmers now stuck by the nevi


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and cattle for breeding this s which go into isolation for 20 d; arrival on the farm will not tri 20-day standstill on the rest


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