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' BILLINGTON


Sugar history Mrs Joyce Yates, from


Billington's Sugar, was a most entertaining guest speaker at the monthly meeting. One minute she had the audience rolling about with laughter at her stories of growing up in postwar Liverpool, and the next, they were almost reduced to tears hearing of the deprivation of some of the children she later fos­ tered. She told of the history of


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, Ye are hereby sum­ moned to ye village hall for an evening of Medieval Merriment on Saturday, June 29th, at 7-45 p.m. in honour of the continuing reign of our good Queen Bess. There will be dancing to


minstrels, contests in yard- of-ale swilling, arm wrestling and cow calling (now imported from the Norselands). Trophies will be awarded to the champi­ ons. Victuals to include roast meats, pease pudding and earth; apples which will be served at sundown. The drawbridge will be


lowered at.7-45 p.m. to allow the kings, knights, surfs, villains and their ladies to enter. Dress to be Medieval. All revenue raised to go into the coffers of ye jousting field com­ mittee. Admission is £7, and tickets are available from Barbara Green, tel. 01995 61013.


G1SBURN Annual walk ,,


Gargrave was the venue • • j„n jj^e a wounded stag, he for WI members and their rece}yed a standing ova-


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friends who took part in the annual walk. They split into three groups, with two going in different directions along the canal bank and the rest, led by walk organiser Dorothy Earnshaw, on a pacey six- mile trek thoroughly enjoyed by all. The various groups met


up at the Old Swan Inn for soup and sandwiches. A toast to Queen on the occa­ sion of her golden jubilee preceded a short business meeting. Members were asked to


grown on the island of -Mauritius.. It is complete-. . .on July 6th.


be ready to leave Gisbum for the next monthly meet­ ing' on July 4th at 6 p.m., to go to Alston Hall Col­ lege, Longridge. They were also asked to take their buns to the Jubilee celebra­ tions on the playing fields


ly unrefined, natural sugar. M y s t e r y tOUP A vote of thanks was The annual "mystery


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ers' Union provided several , Visitors from 10 neigh- pleasant surprises for the


corned by president Mrs Marie Smith. The competition for a


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and friends last Tuesday. Firstly, the gloriously


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netball team greeted their victory over Billington in the Clitheroe league with much jubilation last Wednesday evening. The impressive 21 points to five win represented the first win of the season for this newly-formed team. No one deserves this result more than long suffering coach Kathleen Moon, who immediately led the team in another gruelling post match training ses­ sion in the Sun Inn!


Hilary Scott- and -Mrs passed scenery, pausing at Barker.


sunny evening ensured breathtaking views over the Ribble and Hodder ■Valleys. Surprise No. 2 came when, at Clitheroe, Mrs Mary Parker boarded the bus and, in her role as official Ribble Valley guide, gave a most inter­ esting and entertaining commentary as the coach passed through the unsur-


particularly stunning


viewpoints. At Slaidbum, Mrs Park­


er led the ladies into St Andrew's Church, where she explained much of its ancient history and fur­ nishings. Surprise No. 3 came


when the coach finally came to rest on the River­ side car park. Several members of Slaidbum WI were waiting in the old chapel with a warm wel­ come and a delicious sup­ per - a delightful end to a super evening. MU branch member


Mrs C. Thistlethwaite thanked Mrs Parker, the Slaidbum WI ladies and Gisbum MU secretary Mrs Christine Knowles, whose hard work and plan­ ning had made it all such a success. The Gisburn branch is looking forward to staging


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son took four wickets in as many overs to offer Grindleton a glimmer of hope, but it proved to be too little too late. Glover (30 n.o.) steered the home


side to 160 for seven with eight overs to spare. This was Grindleton's


worst performance in the field for a long time. Man of the match for


Grindleton was Hutchin­ son for a fine all-round per­ formance.


Flying Members of Grindleton


Women's Institute invited husbands and friends to join them for a visit by ex- Squadron Leader Tony Parrini to talk about the role of the RAF and the reasons for military low flying. He. gave a most interesting talk and showed a video about the different types of aircraft which could fly low, and the restrictions and exclu­ sion zones to which they must adhere. On a more worrying


note, he said that from Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. there were 400 aircraft fly­ ing low every day. Bearing that in mind, members did not think we had had many in .this area, although the speaker did


an exhibit at St Mary's . explain that a clear weath- Parish Church "theme er prediction would ensure weekend" on August 24th, that pilots planned their 25th and 26th, and their routes away from the bad next monthly meeting is weather. Maybe this had on September 10th in Gis­ bum Church at 7-30 p.m., where their opening service will be led by the Rev. Eric Kyte.


a founder member, on the occasion of her 90th birth­ day. Will all members note


there will be no meeting before the trip. The next meeting will be in the Jubilee Room, Hurst Green Memorial Hall, on July 9th.


LANGHO


Mothers' Union On Tuesday at 6-45


p.m. members of St Leonard's Church, Lang- ho, Mothers' Union are continuing to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the MU and the Queen's Gold­ en Jubilee, with a walk round the historic sites of Whalley. Afterwards a potato pie supper will be held at Mytton Fold Hotel, with Golden Jubilee music. Tickets are £6 and for information tel. Kath­ leen Staziker 01254 247307.


Cycling Year 6 cyclists of St


something to do with it! A mouth-watering selec­


tion of home-made cakes was served with tea to end a lovely evening, and the


Mary's RC Primary School, Langho, will be put through their paces during a three-day proficiency course on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The passport to safer cycling will be run by par­ ent Mrs Alison Bury, sup­ ported by deputy head Mr Mike Emberry and other volunteers. Mr Emberry is confident all the children are capable of achieving the required standard, but is worried about being rained off. Also on Wednesday at 7 p.m. St Mary’s annual


ala procession The schools at Read and


Simonstone were linked by a procession which cele­ brated the golden jubilee.


in the procession on Satur­ day and villagers gave their support, despite com­ petition from the World Cup football.


more success. Hutchinson and Wilkin­


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30 overs at the crease were taking their toll on Ainsworth, whose fine innings came to a close with the score at 114 for two. Walking to the pavil-


tion. With eight overs


remaining, Crossland (12) and Leach (44 n.o.) man­ aged to add 44, enabling the visitors to reach 158, a respectable total under the circumstances. During the interval for


tea, the weather took a turn for the worse with showers becoming heavier and more frequent. The travelling supporters, including skipper Cross- land's parents, who had made their annual pilgrim­ age from Nottingham, looked almost as dejected


as the players. As the showers contin­


ued, Grindleton reluctant­ ly took to the field. Early breakthroughs by the opening bowlers did little to fire up the visitors. Bolton-by-Bowland, aided by several dropped catch­ es, never looked in trouble. Harrison (54) and Boson- net (22) took the home side past 100 before


GRINDLETON


Tough fixture travelled to Bolton-by-


ju u i i i ia iu io Bowland. Always a tough Thornber third. _ . . . ,


fixture, and this one . Mandy Brennan promised to be no differ- ; kindly agreed to take over en£


running the tnp to "Sunset Grindleton skipper Boulevard", now on Sep-


Crossland once again won • tember 10 th, and anyone the toss and elected to bat ' wanting a seat should con- first. Hutchinson (32) and


Ainsworth (44) got the s0®;


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innings off to a solid start. Four members have The home side, despite taken part m the county- lacking penetration, were federation bowls competi- making it difficult for


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U O h c A L & y n l m j n a tm n o r w z y The White House Stables, 82 King Street, Whalley Tel: 0 1254 822220 Outdoor clothing and equipment for everyone Genteel folk


:• held in school. Talented was judged by Mrs Bar- 29th. From 1 p.m. to 4 the near future. Ball raise;


speaker was thanked by summer concert will be jubilee Teddy competition : park on Saturday, June parties is to be arranged in MrsKathPaul.


The competition for a musicians will show o f f baraHollingworth.com- p.m., he will be available to Coun. Whalley reported souvenir of a flight was their skills in a musical munity safety officer with give advice on home seen- on the success o f the wonby Mrs Judy Cowling, extravaganza featuring a Burnley police, and the rity, preventing crime and jubilee celebrations and


nn ^ in d a v Grindleton : with Mrs Kay Hopkinson variety of instrumentalists winners received - Teddy will undertake property complaints had been On bundayjjnndleton gecond and Mrs M ab ei and vocalists. Musical co- bears.


ordinator Mrs Vivien They were, first Jasmine Barker expects it to be a Armitage (six), second


sell-out.


. - KNOWLE GREEN


Village hall The annual meeting of


•Knowle Green Village Hall will be held there on Mon­ day at 7-30 p.m. Everyone


Grindleton to scors runs, and twoat Chipping. They


The opening pair put on a had a lot of fun and met partnership of 64 before some lovely ladies, but Hutchinson fell victim to sadly neither duo made it spinner Bunyan. Ains­ worth, carrying several long-term injuries, was joined at the crease by Leach, and the pair began to swing the bat in order to boost the run rate. Constant showers and


HURST GREEN


Over 60s The meeting of Hurst


Green Over 60s Club took the form of a whist and domino drive, with the MCs being Mrs Helen Hartley (whist) and Mr Ronnie Knight (dominoes). The winners were:


whist, ladies - Mrs Dorothy Hogg, Mrs Joyce Meyler; gents - Mrs Beryl Waddington, Mrs Mary Green. Dominoes: Mrs June


Carr, Mrs Florence Loft- house, Miss Joyce Ainsworth, Mrs Sheila Baker. Raffle: M. Parkes, B.


Morton, M. Acton, B. Bass. The trip to Haworth


takes place next Wednes­ day, leaving the Old Oak,


Longridge, at 10 a.m. and Hurst Green Village Hall at 10-15 a.m. Final pick-up


go who has not given in their name should contact Mrs Joyce Meyler 01254 826439.


e will


Catherine Clarkson (eight) and third Louise Cunning­ ham (five). The children enjoyed a


picnic lunch, organised by Vicki Lee, dancing and games.


through to the next round. Next month, members


two at Hurst Green is welcome, and afterwards did not.mar the celebra- with an offer of a £10 book A„pnrv t, to be contacted the new co nnmmiftftoea w?n hold its first meeting and all are welcome to remain and listen to the proceed­ ings.


Ordination The Friday evening floods which hit Sabden


are going to Smelt Mill in the Trough of Bowland for a visit with supper.' Trans­ port arrangements will be made nearer the time, but members are expected to arrive at 7-30 p. m.


At the hall meeting, the


chairman will give his report for the year and the accounts will be presented. The subject of the


monthly talk in the hall at 7-30 for 8 p. m. on Wednes­ day, July 3rd, will be "What's in a Name”. Tickets at £3.50, includ­


ing a glass of wine and light refreshments, can be booked on 01254 8785447. An open garden and


cream tea is being held at 1 New Row, Knowle Green, on the afternoon of Satur­ day, July 13th. All proceeds are towards


the cost of upgrading the car park of the village hall.


NEWTON


Anniversary The United Reformed


Church held its anniver­ sary service on Sunday. The preacher was the


tions to mark the 40th anniversary of the ordina­ tion of the parish priest of St Mary's RC Church, Fr Peter Birmingham. An outdoor Mass and buffet had been planned but, as the freak floods left the vil­ lage almost cut off for a time, it was moved indoors and proved a joyous occa­ sion even though many of the guests struggled to make it in time. It took some people


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token for the winner. Entry forms were issued


in the recent village newsletter and should be returned to the clerk or any member of the council by June 28th. If you have mislaid your entry form, please ask for another.


School The PTFA at Sabden


more than an hour and a half to get from the Bum- ley area, as many of the outlying roads were closed. The Mass was concele-


brated with several of Fr Birmingham's fellow priests from the deanery,


and he was delighted to receive a Papal blessing from the Pope and a spiri­ tual bouquet from parish­ ioners. Fr Birmingham, who


actually reached the anniversary on Sunday, thanked


Rev. Peter Brain, Modera­ tor of the North-West Synod. The congregation was St Mary S


swelled by members from Clitheroe and Barrow


churches.. Organist was Mrs E. Waterworth and a lesson


will be at Clitheroe Station. was read by Mrs M. Pin- at 10-30 a.m.


der. Any member wishing to After the service, every-


one enjoyed refreshments in the Sunday school.


everyone


involved. On Sunday, June 30th, there will be a musi­ cal celebration in church at 7 p.m. with the Accrington Male Voice Choir and soloist Sue Moretta.


Pupils and staff at St Mary’s RC School are rais­


ing cash to help buy a £5,000 wheelchair needed by one of the pupils. The


school is serving coffee and biscuits every Friday from


3-30 p.m. to 4-30 p.m. and today the headteacher, Mrs Tina Bradley, is undergoing a sponsored walk to school from her home in Burnley to raise cash. If anyone wants to sponsor Mrs Bradley they can ring the school on 771009. Last Wednesday, all the pupils took part in a con-


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songs and entertainment such as "He's a Laddie From Lancashire" and


No service There will be no service


at St Peter’s, Simonstone, on Sunday morning, but a joint parish Communion service will be held at St John's, Read, at 10 a.m. to celebrate the 25th anniver­ sary of the vicar's ordina­ tion.


WI meet Simonstone with Read


WI meet at the Old School Hall in Simonstone tonight at 7-30 p.m. It will be the institute's golden jubilee evening.


SABDEN


Picnic time Teddy bears were on


parade in Sabden during the jubilee weekend of cel­ ebrations. The village Holme


Committee ran a Teddy bears' picnic for the chil­ dren, and 71 of them,- along with parents and grandparents, turned out to enjoy the fun. A iife-sized Teddy bear


helped to entertain, while Kevan Lingard provided the music and entertain­ ment inside a huge mar­ quee. erected on the Holme. A best-dressed


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Murder Mystery Excursion lo Chafiworth House


Wednesday 17th July and 28th August. Depart MaruhesterVictoria and Leeds approximately 9.30 am , retorts approximately 8 p .m .'


Enjoy a three coarse Buds Fez Brunch on the outward journey. Coach transfer to Chatswoith House. Meet the suspects, one ot which has committed a terrible murder and try and solve the crime whilst visiting one of the most impressive. houses in Great Britain. Enjoy a large glass of champagne, table canapes, a sumptuous tour course meal with hail a bottle of wine per petson on the return.


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"Congratulations". The school was packed with guests, including friends from Littlemoor sheltered housing and Age Concern, and Fr Birmingham thanked the children for all their efforts and best wish­ es.


Open Gardens A special weekend is


planned in Sabden with the much anticipated Open Gardens event on Saturday and Sunday. Gardens big and small all over the village will be opened up to the public from noon to 6 p.m. Pro-


,grammes and refreshments are available from St Nicholas's Church Hall, where there will also be a plant and cake stall, a tombola "and raffle. There


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Best-kept Judging for the Best-


Kept Village competition is now under way, so please help to keep Sabden as tidy as possible as the judges can visit any time up to the middle of July.


Roadshow Crime prevention officer


PC Peter Wareing will stage a crime prevention roadshow on the village car


Primary School raised more than £350 at a table- top sale in school. The next PTFA event is a fun run at 2-30 p.m. on Friday, July 5th. This week the school has


hosted the sports days for the nursery and main school, and on Tuesday class one will be taking part in a rounders tourna­ ment at Whalley School at 1- 30 p.m. The annual swimming gala is a week today at Padiham Pool.


Guitar An evening of all types


of guitar music and enter­ tainment is planned on Saturday, July 6th, in St Mary's Hall at 7-30 p.m. It is part of the local arts Spot On event and will be led by Howard Haigh and Guy Morris, who will also run a percussion workshop for everyone in the after­ noon, with children over seven and young people especially welcome. Instru­ ments can be provided, but please ring Janice on 771878 to book. The evening event costs


£3 for adults and £1 for children, pay on the door.


Fellowship Sabden Ladies' Fellow­


ship meets on Tuesday at 2- 15 p.m. at the Methodist Church. All ladies are wel­ come, and the speaker is the Rev. Susan Turner,


chaplain at Burnley Gen­ eral Hospital.


Many organisations cert to mark e r Binning- COUnCU


from the villages took part. ham’s 40th jubilee with 'Sabden Parish Council's music and a medley of


June meeting was held in


the Methodist Rooms and attended by Coun. Anita Whalley, who chaired the meeting, and Couns Audrey Barrett, Gordon Higham, Frank Goss, John Shorter and Anthony Gra­ ham. Apologies were received from the chair­ man, Coun. Bernard Parfitt, and Coun. Paul Cull. A letter of resigna­ tion was received from Coun. Roland Nicholson. The vacancy for a council­ lor will now be advertised. The youth shelter light-


about the state of the brookside which most members felt was an eye­ sore. A resident of Whalley Road had asked if the old village toilets could be made into a residents’ only car park. But the clerk pointed out that it was a Ribble Valley Council deci­ sion and the village school— - had been given first option on the site. It was agreed to ask the


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county council why the gateway signing to Sabden which should have been completed by April is still not in place. The county is also to be asked to put drainage at the bottom of the ramp to the Jubilee Bridge, which floods in bad weather. . Councillors agreed in


principle to a request to place two memorial bench­ es in the village in memory of the late Mrs Elsie Jack- son. The request was from her daughter. The next parish council


meeting will be on Tues­ day, August 6th.


SIMONSTONE


Toddlers A mums and toddlers'


group meets in Simonstone Old School on Tuesdays during term time from 9- 15 a.m. to 11-15 a.m.


Friends' gala The Friends of Simon­


stone School will hold a gala on Sunday, June 30th, at noon.


TOSSIDE.


Domino drive There were 14 tables for


a whist and domino drive held in.Tosside Village


Institute in aid of its funds. MCs were J. Keny­ on and R Metcalfe. ■


T. Pickles, R. Brown, S. Maude, M, Maude, H. Grainger, M. Wellock, J. Waddington, P. Oddie, A. Taylor, F. Lofthouse, M. Berry, J. Pye, J. Oddie. ' Raffle winners were: R.


Winners were: S. Hogg,


Brown, N. Taylor, I. Boothman, M. Bowker, M. Wellock, Rachel Taylor. The next drive will be on Saturday, July 20th.


WADDINGTON


ing has been fixed and JUDllGB p a r ty signs for the new stone At the meeting of the pots to be placed at the Waddington Women's entries to the village have Institute in the Methodist been ordered. There was -school room, there was a still concern about the celebration party for the


state of the land in Watt Street used by site cabins until recently. New plans received were for change of use of a bam'


will also be a tombola in St -and stable at Hollins Farm, Nicholas's Mews. Entry to Clerk Hill Road, to a all the gardens is just £3.


dwelling and engineering works and for a house at 9 and 10 Badger Wells Cot­ tages to be changed back into two dwellings. There were no objections to either. The future of the bus


stop at Whalley Road near the hairdresser's was again discussed. Neighbouring residents are unhappy because youths use the shelter as a toilet and the smell gets into homes. A meeting of all interested


Queen's Golden Jubilee. Everyone dressed in the


colours of red, white and blue and brought either sandwiches or trifle. A cake was made by Mrs Marion Barrow and decorated by Mrs Pam Entwistle. After supper, games


were played and a sing- along was enjoyed by all. The next monthly meet­


ing will feature Jane Brown speaking on "Flow­ ers into Design". Tea hostesses will be


Mrs Snowden, Mrs Seed, Mrs Swain and Mrs Underwood.


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Vehicle technician Mr pink, li| Colin Andrew McCrerie Attel married chemistry grad- Aldred uate Miss Anna Eliza- and beth Vickery at St They Leonard's Church, Dow- gold dil nham, the day after a brocatj film crew recorded carrie scenes at the church for Besl the BBC drama series Adriarf "Bom and Bred"


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works for Rimington- David based Rufus Carr, is the ton Cf son of Mr Michael and ■ Aid


. Mrs Lynn McCrerie, of T h l Chapel House’, Sabden. condl His bride is the daugh- . Trev|


t e r o f M r D e r e k and -Mrs ,


■ Mrs Brenda Vickery, o f was t| Downham Avenue, churcl)


Great Harwood. Sylvir Given away by her Chatb


father, the bride wore an Folll ivory matte satin at the! princess-line gown Hurst J detailed with pearls and weds i embroidery on the moon I bodice and through to The the full skirt and train, home il Her shower bouquet of Phol summer flowers was in raphyl


Competition ‘ There is still time to


enter the parish council's Best-Kept Garden Compe­ tition. There are certifi­ cates and trophies to be won for large, medium and small gardens, window boxes and hanging baskets. There is also a section for the best children's comer,


marking. Everyone is received about the state of invited to go along.


the youth shelter. PC Paul Sherratt asked


people to be on their guard as stone and flag thieves were about and a few days earlier thieves had stolen 40 yards of coping stones from Whins Lane, Simon- stone. He asked people to take the registration num­ bers of any parked vehicles in outlying areas. The Environment


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