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| Congratulations At the' meeting of


I members who entered the I Clitheroe Area WI Show |and earned more than;


13,800 points for the insti- | tu te . This ensured th a t i they won the trophy for I the large institute with the | most points. Also on dis-


Billington and Langho WI, president Mrs Marie.. Smith congratulated all •


"Queens", i'Tittums" and. ."Whittington". A group of-: members were given the opportunity to have a go themselves with a set of hand-bells, and very soon produced a number of recognisable tunes. Presi­ dent Mrs Carol Grant thanked Mr Walmsley for- a most interesting talk. ■. Mrs Jean Tomlinson, of


l play were six other tro­ phies won by institute


I members at the show.' After news of various'


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ThornleyWI, described events at the WI confer­ ence in Brighton and was thanked for acting as dele­ gate and for her informa­ tive report on develop­ ments in the national fed­ eration.


Raffle winner was Mrs


Langho member Mrs Bon-, lie Kramrisch, who gave a- very interesting talk about her craft work, and how she became involved with it.


exquisite pieces of her work, in various crafts. Mrs Dorothy Harrison expressed thanks and pre­ sented Mrs Kramrisch with a bouque’t. Birthday flowers were


. She had on display some . . . .


county events, MreSmith ' Clarice Birtwistle, and a introduced Billington and


Phyllis Gifford, A plant was presented to Mrs Pauline Patterson.


when Mr Joe Carroll will describe "Life as a School­ teacher”. New members and visitors are welcome.


tie. Tillage


. corners which were very unusual. Thanks were, expressed by Mrs M. Fin­ der. ■. A competition for a


. Pinder, who received flow­ ers.


bookmark was won by Mrs J. Jones, Miss M. Worswick. and Mrs B. Clarkson, while Mrs Beat- tie won the draw., Birthday greetings went to Mrs J. Carr and Mrs


read from Mr and Mrs; Wells for condolences -^dball.


A letter of thanks was


received, and also . thank-. ing members for the plant and good wishes on their


f°o “ b™M?s ' Mrs Shirley Singleton


gave a very good report on her visit to Denman Col­ lege. She had chosen the course on painting and


presented to Mrs Noreen Turner, and raffle prizes were won by Mrs Maureen Topham, Mrs Keeley Robertson, Mrs Ann Osliffe, Mrs Mary Jackson and Mrs Janet Leaver. The next meeting will


family has been organised by members of St Bartholomew's Church, Chipping, to take place on September 1st in the gar­ den of the vicarage. Entertainment at the


Garden party A fun day out for all the


be on September 16th at 7-45 p.m. in the communi­ ty centre.


bers agreed that the annu­ al dinner in October will be held at Ferrari's Restaurant, Longridge. Guest speaker at the


there/ After discussion, mem­


delayed due to rain, but the downpour did little, to dampen Grindleton's spin- its. Urged on by their impressive-travelling sup­ porters, they were confi­ dent of victory.' .


; before Hutchinson fell vie-, ; tim to Cook. Leach and - Middlebrough carried on in the same vein, picking runs up off the occasional


Middlebrough ; got Grindleton off to a steady start, taking no uncertain risks. The pair, put on 23


sensibly, sharing a stand of -, 55 before Middlebrough (30) was caught in the covers off the bowling of Snowdon. With the score on 78 for


Both batsmen played SIMONSTONE.


meet on September 2nd drawing and tho^ou^hly needed only five. : ,


to the bowlers,-.smashing : potential uses. six boundaries in quick she has a lifetime's


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two, Grindleton required 35 for victory with 13 overs remaining. They


and the next WI meeting enl°yed all the various Leach opened his shoul- will be on September 4th, aspects of her time spent , ^ers an(j tookthe attack


stone with Read WI were taken "Round the U Bend" when guest speaker Mrs Pauline Birkett gave a fascinating account of all the cleaning products'on the market" and their


Round the bend Members of Simon-


[ bers of Bolland Gardening Club by Mr Andrew and Mrs Hilary Shaw, of Gar- denmakers, Coars Farm, Wigglesworth. They took


ri" was the title of a fasci­ nating talk given to mem-


Pot-pourri "A Gardener's Pot Pour-


garden party will be pro­ vided by the Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Jazz Band, and nine stalls will be selling a variety of goods from cheese and wine to plants and pro­ duce. Games competitions, a raffle and refreshments will be available all after­ noon from 2 p.m. Admis­ sion is 50p for adults, with accompanied children free.


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[ along an array of plants, shrubs and herbaceous perennials and gave mem­ bers an insight into the origin of the plants' names. They explained that many have Latin ori­ gins, but others were called


Children's service The Rev. Alan Reid has


next meeting will be Mr R. Hope, of Newton, and the competition will be for a wildlife photograph. Hostesses will be Mrs M. Beattie,. Mrs R. Carr and Mrs S. Mason.


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Calendar An exhibition is being


succession to see the visi-- - experience of the commer- tors home, finishing on 113 for two with eight overs remaining. Like buses, Grindleton


waited months for victory, then two came along after each other. Once again there were


favourite products in a very entertaining way. A competition, judged


her


held in Gisburn Parish Church over the Bank Holiday weekend, entitled "A Church Calendar". The exhibition will be


the bat. But Grindleton man of the match was' Leach, for his match win­ ning all-round perfor­ mance.


Unf ftnTulletnn's


| after the grower or nursery from which they came. Tea hostesses were Mrs Cooper, Mrs Owen and


I at 2 p.m. Trophies and prizes will be presented at


made for the 24th flower and vegetable show on September 1st in Bolton- by-Bowland Village Hall


Arrangements were — in'


| visit to York Gate Garden on the edge of Leeds. This


3-30 p.m. Members enjoyed a


| mature garden was estab- 1 lished by a mother and son partnership. Unfortunate-


agreed to repeat the chil­ dren's Communion service in St Leonard's Church, Downham, on Sunday for those families who missed the first. The family service will


[ Mrs Fox and thanks were I expressed to Mr and Mrs ! Shaw by Mrs : Myer- scough.


open between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday and Monday, and midday to 6 p.m. on Sunday. There will also be an evening Songs of Praise celebration ser­ vice at 6-30 p.m. on Sun­ day. Refreshments will be


ture arranged for this weekend but, having won their last two matches, Ainsworth's men are keen to try to arrange one.


Grindleton have no fix­


At home A supper evening is to


available for the duration of the exhibition and admission is free, although donations will be grateful­ ly accepted.


be quite short and com­ mence at 10-30 a.m. . Refreshments will be


GRINDLETON


served after the service and children of all ages will be very welcome. .


Downham WI enjoyed a car treasure hunt organ­ ised by Mrs Christine Newhouse and Mrs Eliza­ beth Wrigley. Clues, con­ sisting of anagrams and poems, guided members along the country lanes via Bolton-by-Bowland to Tosside, where a potato pie supper was enjoyed at the Crowtrees Arms.


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| Ringing changesl Guest speaker at the


Cricket score , On Sunday, .‘^ririilleton


Cricket Club' team trav­ elled to Giggleswick School to take on Rath- mell and, with the excep- . tion of one or two clouds, it was a perfecLday for


cricket.


ly the evening was wet, mittee had thanked mem- but that did not spoil the bers for their help with


The village hall com-


refreshments and the cake stall at the Downham Hall open days, and Mrs Bren­ da Lund and Miss Marion Jones were also thanked for their help with the Clitheroe Area WI Show. Any photographs of WI


I meeting of Chipping Women's Institute was Mr Stan Walmsley, of Dalton-


events held in the village hall would be welcome for a forthcoming exhibition, to be held in conjunction with Rural Evaluation and Action for Lancashire. If you can help, contact the secretary.


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sop Bridge WI, held in the village hall, guest speaker Miss H. Johnston, of Rochdale, gave a talk on bookbinding which mem­ bers found much more complicated than expect-


Bookmark At the meeting of Dun-


and elected to bat first. Ainsworth set his field and urged his troops to repeat their previous perfor­ mance in the victory over 1 Hurst Green. Robinson and Leach were soon caus­ ing the home side prob­ lems. In the first 10 overs, Grindleton Jiad conceded only 12 runs, but had taken two wickets. A fine piece of fielding between Taylor and keeper Raw saw Walton run out for one. At 28 for three, Ainsworth's men were in control. Shepherd (29) and


Rathmell won the toss -, '


Snowdon (43 not out) tried to up the rim rate for the home side, but Grindleton's bowlers were always on top. Ainsworth brought Cherry and Mid­ dlebrough into the attack and, despite several dropped catches, Grindle­ ton maintained its stran­ glehold on the Rathmell batsmen. Three quick wickets saw


be held at Hill House Farm House, Grindleton, home of Mr Derek and Mrs Eva Tomlinson, on August 30th. The renowned St


OHerenshaw in the field confectionery trophy was and Middlebrough with


success at the WI Area Show in Clitheroe, and the


awar(jed to the institute. The next meeting will


be on September 19th, when Mrs M. Morgan will be guest speaker with a talk entitled "Call the Midwife".


TH O RN L EY Members enjoyed some ,


several notable perfor­ mances to entertain Grindleton's "Barmy Army": Robinson and Cherry with the ball, Raw behind the stumps.


cial, industrial and domes­ tic cleaning industry and demonstrated


by Mrs Birkett for a deco­ rative scarf, was won by Mrs Eleanor Treadwell, Mrs Linda Sawley and Mrs Virginia Speak.


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Items for inclusion- . should be sent to: Village News, Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, 3 King-Street, Clitheroe' BB72EW.


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take place next Saturday, August 31st, at 1.7 Pendle— side Close, Sabden, in aid of St Nicholas's Church Roof Fund. . :


Coffee A coffee morning will


Fellowship ■ Sabden Ladies'Fellow­ ship will meet again after a break on Thursday at 2- 15 p.m. in the Methodist Church. The Rev. Laura Hardy will be the speaker. All ladies are welcome.


M: Woods, J. Carr, J.-Pye, W. Wilson and F. Lowe. Raffle: R. Eden, C.


held on September 21st. WADDINGTON


Wiseman, A. Shaw, R. Taylor, M. Berry and E. Ireland.' The next drive will be


A sad farewell to a true friend


W O N D ER FU L


Waddington WI, held in the Methodist School­ room, president Miss Hylda Emsden introduced the speaker, Mrs Audrey Weatherall, of Barley, who had stepped in at short notice due to the planned speaker being unable to attend because of illness. Mrs Weatherall told


Help is at hand At the meeting of


fam i ly man and friend to many has died suddenly at the age of 74. Born in Thorner,


near Leeds, in 1928, Mr John Alderton moved to the Ribble Valley in 1964. A former farmer at


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ANOTHER application to includl in a countryside business venture) refused. i Members of the Rib- age the ridin But this i


ble Valley Borough Council Planning and Development Commit­ tee followed officials' recommendation on a plan for a riding centre at Langho. ; ;• I t would have had 20


members how she began her WI skills in the late '60s, becoming a Denman College representative and county chairman for many years. She had a spell as a tour guide, and . also attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace. She was thanked for her very interesting and entertain­ ing talk by Mrs Shirley Hartshome. A report on the inter­


Wike, near Harewood, he became a technical fatstock officer for the Meat and Livestock Commission, a job he enjoyed until his retire­ ment some 14 years ago. Mr Alderton (pic­ tured) was well known among the Ribble Val­ ley's farming communi­ ty, coming into contact with them a t auction marts in Clitheroe, Gis­ burn, Skipton and Hel- lifield. He married Chris­


mediate general meeting was read by delegate Mrs Margaret Jackson, who really enjoyed the experi­ ence. Members were informed


stables, an arena, a car park and a House with conservatory and double garage. i Members of the parish


JOHN ALDERTON


that the autumn council meeting will take place on September 30th in the Marine Hall, Fleetwood and a coffee morning will be held at Waddow Hall on September 25th. There will be various stalls and a guided tour of the hall with everyone welcome. The next meeting will


Walking sticks . President of Thornley- with-Wheatley WI MrsJ. Tomlinson welcomed members to the meeting. . . .


Ambrose Church cooks will provide a splendid hot and cold buffet, and there will be a licensed bar. Tick­ ets are £8 from Mrs Carol Pye.


K N O W L E G R E E N


Social time • The usual fortnightly


speaker Mr B. White, who gave a most entertaining and interesting talk on walking sticks. He took along some very unusual sticks, which he described in great detail. Thanks were expressed to Mr White by . Mrs B.


whist and domino drive will be held in Knowle Green Village Hall on Bank.Holiday Monday at 7-30 p.m. Admission is £1, including tea and biscuits.


concert will be held in Knowle Green Village Hall next Thursday, fea­ turing the Kingston Quar­ tet playing music by Mozart, Haydn and Tchaikovsky. To book, tel. 01254826948.


Recital A summer lunchtime


article made from wood . was'won by Mrs I.' Xirey and Mrs M. Sanderson. Raffle winners were Mrs I. Airey and Mrs J. Tomlin­


i ,A competition for an son.


extended to Mrs A. Roper, Mrs T. Clarke and Mrs N. Tomlinson. Social time was spent


Birthday greetings were


with a quiz about "Which man am I" and "Place names of London Tube Stations". Members were remind­


tine, on Boxing Day, 1960, and they had two daughters, Elizabeth and Kerstin. Both Mr and Mrs Alderton were keen gardeners and were devoted to their grandchildren, Victoria and William, and son- in-law, Andrew. Sadly, Mrs Alderton, a former district nurse, died last year. When they came to


be held in the Methodist Schoolroom on September 10th at 7-30 p.m., when Clitheroe members will surprise and entertain.


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She introduced guest A b b S y W in n SFS Whist winners at the


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Abbey senior citizens' drive in Whalley were Ladies - Mrs E. Charnley, Mrs G. Walmsley. Gents Mr J. Wooff, Mrs D Farnsworth. Dominoes: joint 1, Mr G. Pitlovits and Mrs E


j B row n . ■Raffle: Mrs J. Bishop.;


Methodist Church hall on Saturday evenings at 6-45 p.m. for whist and domino drives. New members are always welcome.


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FORMER weaver and great-grandmother Mrs Maud Wade is celebrat­ ing her 90th birthday this weekend. Mrs Wade, who has


ed about the show at Garstang Country Hotel on September 17th and a taster day in Bilsborrow Village Hall on October 15th. At the next meeting on


; A children's beach party disco will be held in Read Constitutional Club on Wednesday from 6-30 to 8 p.m. Admission is £1 and . reme<jy beach wear is optional.


arty time SABDEN


ed.■ .She gave very interest-’ home side stumbled to a ing details of various total of 112 for seven,


Rathmell struggling on 99 for six with seven overs remaining. Leach, brought back for his second spell, was as mean as ever, con­ ceding just three runs in his last four overs as the


forms of assembling and After tea, play was


is taking place in Sabden in October. "Showdown At The OK


Pantomime A Western-style panto


Corral" will be staged by St Mary's and Friends in


ing stick dressing was ju s t a hobby for him. and something he did not want to become other than for his own' pleasure. However, locally he did teach the craft at Whalley Adult Centre. Over the years, Mr


Alderton appeared on various television pro­ grammes, including "One Man and His Dog" and Richard Whiteley's


the Ribble Valley, the Aldertons made their home in Chatburn Avenue, Clitheroe, moving to West Brad­ ford around 20 years ago. More than three


"Stargazers" with one of the Grumbleweeds. More recently, he had supplied sticks for the Ribble Valley filmed drama series "Born and Bred". He was well known


show


decades ago, Mr Aider- ton started to show an interest in the rural art of stick dressing, a hobby his grandfather had enjoyed, a fact he was to discover later. In the past 35 years,


for showing his prod­ ucts a t shows, often winning prizes for his exhibits. He was also one of the main officials who started stick dress­ ing and showing at the Royal Lancashire Show - this was the first year he had not participat­ ed.


He was a well-known


Zealand. At one time he was approached by a London shop) where Prince Charles purchas- es;his country .ware, asking if he would sup ply them, but Mr Alderton declined,' say-


Mr Alderton made many shepherd's crooks and walking sticks, sending them as far afield as Australia, America and New


requested, wifh'dona­ tions in lieu .to go towards the church, care of Mrs Pauline Price, (s)


lowed by interment. Only family.flbwers are


Celebrations to mark 90th f'


September 12th, guest speaker will be Mrs J. Wilby, who will speak on herbal medicine, past, pre­ sent and future. The com­ petition will be for an old


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lived in Sabden for the whole of her life, will b e : surrounded by her fam­ ily, and friends at. a party at Mytton Fold . Farm Hotel, Langho, r on Sunday. This is being organ­


ised1 by: her daughter, / Mrs Marion Dewhurst, and, more than 60 friends and relatives will join her in the cele­ brations. Mrs Wade met and


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al service takes place at St Catherine's tomor­ row a t 2-30 p.m. fol­


figure at St Catherine's Church, West Bradford, and was a mason, of the Castle Lodge. Mr Alderton's funer­


council had objected to a major riding centre in the narrow lane east of Northcote Road, Lang­ ho. They questioned the need for a manager's dwelling, particularly of the size proposed. A report from the


special juf needed for bti policy of nq new dwellii countryside. | al could not| type of te would have t l to an agricul er's dwellinj report. Then tification for| an isolated 1 countryside.l Councillorf


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Plans for old which is in ‘sej distress’ refu


R E B U I L D I N G proposals for the gable end of a 300- year-old Clitheroe barn which is in "severe distress" have


been refused. , Members of the Rib­ ble Valley Borough Council Planning and Development Commit­ tee were told by officials that the plan would lead to "an unnecessary loss of historic fabric and character" at Pimlico Farm, Pimlico Road, Clitheroe. . Extensive bulging and cracking of the gable end has led to the site being


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