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LARGE numbers attended this year’s Hurst Green Village fete to boost the fund for the village playground and the Memor­ ial Hall. The event was opened by Mrs Kathleen


Young, president of the Hurs t Green WI, a member of the Memorial Hall Committee. Among the many guests were the Mayor and


Mayoress of the Ribble Valley, Coun and Mrs Alan Yearing,


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and-buy stall held on Saturday raised £93 for the Chatburn Methodist Church Building Fund . The next coffee morn­ ing for the fund will be on August 9th.


Coffee morning A coffee morning and bring-


local photograph was won by Mrs J. Hacking, Mrs R. Wood and Mrs P. Colley. The raffle was organised by


Miss Worsley-Taylor, and was won by Mrs E. Hind. Supper was served by mem­


bers.


Rourke’s Forge at Burnley in August. The competition for the


thanks. Members are to visit


principal of Alston Hall gave a very interesting talk and showed some beautiful slides of the River Hodder. He was thanked by Mrs Spurgeon. Mrs Jan Weisters of Slaid-


dance and Mrs G. Spurgeon presided and welcomed mem­ bers and friends. Mr Graham Wilkinson, the


Bashall Eaves WI was held in the village hall. There was a good atten­


River Hodder The monthly meeting of the


farlane, 3, Theresa Crotty. Hand tied bunch of flowers and foliage, 1, Catherine Holt, 2, Theresa Crotty, 3, Julie Macfarlane. Rhubarb and ginger


jam, 1, Lucy Wilkinson, 2, Hilary Hopkins, 3, Rita Holden. Three-fruit marmalade, 1, Lucy Wilkin­ son, 2, Margaret Eccles. Apple chutney, 1, Lucy Wilkinson, 2, Clare Holden, 3, Rita Holden. Pineapple upside down cake, 1, Hilary Hopkins, 2, Pauline Tyson, 3, Lucy Wilkinson. Banana bread, 1, M Greasley, 2, Julie Macfarlabe, 3, Rita Hold­


en. Decorated pizza, 1, Julie Macfarlane, 2, Hilary Hopkins. Four coconut macaroons, 1, Hilary Hopkins, 2,


1, Rita Holden, 2, Theresa Crotty, 3, Julie Macfar- lane. Single rose, 1 and 2, Bill Magahey, 3, Theresa Crotty. Arrangement in half a coconut, 1, Theresa Crotty, 2, Rita Holden, 3, Barbara Cooper. Pot plant, 1 and 2, Jo Collinge, 3, Theresa Crotty. Colourful corsage, 1, Catherine Holt, 2, Julie Mac-


Julie Macfarlane, 3, Margaret Eccles. Decorated chocolate cake, 1, Lucy Wilkinson, 2, M T Mid­ dleton, 3, Hilary Hopkins. Individual trifle, 1, M Greasley, 2, Hilary Hopkins, 3, Lucy Wilkison, highly commended Pauline Tyson. Decorated table place card, 1, Hilary Hopkins, 2, Lucy Wilkinson, 3, Hilary Hopkins. Summer Holiday photograph, 1, Hilary Hopkins, 2, Jose Holden, 3, Clare Holden, highly commended Niall Maccfar- lane. Handmade article, 1, Lucy Wilkinson, 2, Hilary Hopkins, 3, Lucy Wilkinson. Handwriting, 1, Amy Bailey, 2, Grace Bell, 3, Joe Bell, highly


providing the sumptuous Jacob’s join supper and the champagne to enjoy with it. He also thanked Mrs Eileen Wilson for organising the evening and her team of ladies for preparing the supper, and he also issued an invitation to anyone who would like to look round the newly re-furbished East Lancashire Hospice, say­ ing they would be very wel­ come..


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Forest Higher Division Parish Council the guest speaker was Mr John Barber, Ribble Val­ ley’s “Quality of Life” officer. An interesting talk was fol­ lowed by an equally interesting discussion. Mr Barber com­ mented that places like Dun- sop Bridge took up little of his time with a thriving youth group and play area and young people were valued as mem­ bers of the community. Lancashire County Council


Quality of life At the meeting of Bowland


served in the village hall dur­ ing August by WI members.


Cowking and winners of the competition for a rose were Mrs A. Hargreaves and Mrs K. Metcalfe. Afternoon teas will be


WI experienced an informative talk by Mr John Cairns on “Firemen and Safety” learning how to protect themselves and their homes. Raffle winner was Mrs M.


Fire talk Members of Dunsop Bridge


home-made cakes and biscuits was served and a raffle, with many prizes, raised £38. A competition for an inter­


esting timepiece was won by Mrs Cynthia Openshaw, Mrs


Barbara Dewhurst and’Mrs Janet Royle.


Forthcoming events were


announced, including the Royal Lancashire Show on July 29th 30th and 31st; Coun­ ty Show preview evening on September 10th; LFWI Coun­ ty Show at Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Club on Sep­ tember 11th.


August 14 th, will be a mystery trip with supper. The coach will leave the Buck Inn at 6 p.m. and members should wear suitable clothes and shoes for outdoors. The competition will be for a duck.


The next meeting, on


Ambrose Church, Grindleton, funds at a barbecue held at Folly Hall, home of Mr and Mrs R. Bendall. The weather stayed fine, the chefs excelled with their cooking and there were some close finishes with the hobbyhorse racing. It proved to be an enjoyable and successful evening and thanks were expressed to all those who supported it.


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everyone and thanked Mr Braithwaite for all that he had done for Downham, Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley for which he had received the award, and proposed a toast. Lady Clitheroe presented


Mrs Braithwaite with a bou­ quet with thanks for her part m the honour.


Mr Braithwaite thanked everyone for attending and


Downham Parish Newsletter to a party in the village hall to celebrate the award of an MBE to Mr Geoffrey Braith- waite in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List resulted in over 100 villagers, family and friends attending on Saturday evening. Lord Clitheroe welcomed


Queen’s award An invitation sent out in the


dent of Grindleton WI Mrs Kay Hopkinson, guests from Billington, Fence and Mitton


evening was Mr Bill Honey­ well, whose subject was “The Lighter Side of Estate Agency”. He told members as buying and selling a house is often a traumatic experience for clients, it would seem to be a serious subject and many sit­ uations do arise which are far from being a laughing matter at the time. However, they can sometimes be looked back on later with amusement. Mr Honeywell had a wealth of these tales, and kept his audi­ ence laughing at misunder­ standings,


WIs joined in singing ’’Jerusalem”. Guest speaker for the


clients, mistaken pride at DIY, bagpipe playing neighbours, lost cats and estate agency


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Selling houses After a welcome from presi­


Church, Grindleton, should note that the service on Sun­ day morning will be at 10-30 a.m. instead of the usual time.


Change of time Parishioners of St Ambrose


in the parish room of St Ambrose Church, enjoyed a visit to Whalley Abbey as the last meeting of the season. They were given an interesting guided tour of the ruins and afterwards had a meal in the Conference House. Mrs Mar­ garet Haynes was presented with a bouquet of flowers in appreciation of her work throughout the year.


HURST GREEN


A perfect day I t was a perfect summer’s day for members of Hurst


Time Out Members of Time Out, held


Fun at the folly Over £700 was raised for St


is to hold its meeting in Knowle Green Village Hall on Monday at 7-30 p.m. Held in the village once a year the members of the public are most welcome to attend and perhaps raise any matters that are of particular concern to them.


Parish meeting Ribchester Parish Council


ues in Knowle Green Village Hall on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Experienced dancers as well as those new to dancing are most welcome. Admission including tuition is £2.50, which includes drinks and bis­ cuits.


LANGHO


will be the visiting priest at St Leonard’s Church, Langho, on Sunday at the 9 a.m., Holy


Visiting priest The Rev. Simon Bessant


Communion service. He will also minister at the 10-30 a.m. morning parish commu­ nion.


PENDLETON


Tony Ormiston, there was a buffet lunch and various stalls and games to entertain, mak­ ing the afternoon a huge suc­ cess.


of waste paper takes place in Pendleton on Tuesday. Paper should be left in the bags pro­ vided.


Waste paper The fortnightly collection


summer sumshine all helped raise the magnificent sum of £1,000 at a fund-raising event for All Saint’s Church, Pendleton. Held at the home of Mr


Summer lunch Salmon, strawberries and


SIMONSTONE


with Read WI will meet in the new school at Simonstone this evening at 7-30 p.m. for a talk about Russian dolls by Mrs Glenys Grimshaw. Guests and new members most welcome.


Russian dolls Members of Simonstone


SLAIDBURN'


tion staged by members of Slaidburn WI was held in Newton Village Hall last


Local artists An arts and crafts exhibi­


Dancing shoes Sequence dancing contin­


that 24 members and friends had experienced Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” in the grounds of Hoghton Tower. The evening started with a pic­ nic and ended in rain, but this in no way dampened the spir­ its and the play continued under twirling umbrellas! Mrs Mandy Brennan was warmly thanked for organising a thor­ oughly enjoyable outing. A delicious supper, with


jokes. He was warmly thanked for his hilarious talk by Mrs Sally Dowds. Mrs Hopkinson reported


commended Holly Wilson. Decorated doily, 1, Brigid O’Reilly, 2, Harry Collinge, 3, Grace Bell, 4, Tom Holden. Decorated straw hat, 1, Brigid O’Reilly, 2, Frankie Molyneux, 3, Alice Molyneux. Fishy collage, 1, James Rimmer, 2, Sam Gate, 3,


Poloczek, 3, Deborah Poloczek. Decorated straw hat, 1, Rory O’Reilly. Shell collage, 1, Rory O’Reil­ ly. Embroidered item, 1, Rory O’Reilly. Miniature seaside, 1, Rory O’Reilly, 2, Sarah Brown. Origami


Sarah Brown, 3, Emma Poloczek, 4, Deborah Poloczek. Jamaican flag, 1, Sarah Brown, 2, Emma


Green WI when they had their annual outing to Garstang Market. The shop­ ping was followed by after­ noon tea and a cruise on the canal on the “Ashanti Gold” starting from Garstang Mari­ na.


fee evening tomorrow in St Peter’s Club, Hurst Green, at 7-30 p.m. to raise funds for the East Lancashire Hospice.


Members are holding a cof­


Church, held a summer fair followed by a barbecue which raised £550 for church funds.


Summer fair Members of St John’s


on repairing the roof of St Nicholas’s Parish Church in Sabden following its closure more than a year ago for safe­ ty reasons. But volunteers are needed on Saturday to help clear the


Volunteers Work is due to begin soon


hour is asked to go along to church at 9-30 a.m. The items removed will be stored in a secure place.


church in readiness for the builders to move in. Anyone who can spare an


when old papers should be left out in the morning for collec­ tion.


Paper Tuesday is waste paper day


Wednesday night pre-season training on the lower Holme pitch starting at 6 p.m. to 6-30 p.m. Anyone interested in playing or helping the club in any way should go along or contact Andy Davies on 01282 779589.


vandalism being caused or any other offences being com­ mitted in the village should call the police on the direct


Police People who see damage or


ety’s annua] show is on Satur­ day August 16th in St Mary’s Hall.


number - 08451253545. Show Sabden Horticultural Soci­


Football Sabden Football Club holds


Jacob Ashley, 3, Harry Collinge, 4, Lucy Collinge, 5, Alan Holt. Miniature seaside, 1, Grace Bell, 2, John Lesley Holden, 2, Frankie Molyneux, 3, Brigid O’Reilly, 4, John Holt. Painting, 1, Sophie Clarke, 2, Alice Ashley, 3, Tom Hopkins, 4, Grace Bell. Coconut ice, 1, Laura Crotty, 2, Brigid O’Reilly, 3, Frankie Molyneux. Fairy cakes, 1, Sam Gate, 2, John Lesley Holden, 3, Harry Collinge and Claire Holt, 4, Jack Bates and Daniel Gate. Carnival poster, 1, Grace Bell, 2, Frankie Molyneux, 3, Brigid O’Reilly. Limerick, 1, Brigid O Reilly and Lauren Cooper, 3, Joe Hopkins, 4, Grace Bell. Handwriting, 1, Deborah Poloczak, 2,


boat, 1, Emma Poloczek, 2, Katie Hopkins, 3, Sarah Brown. Desert island painting, 1, Deborah Poloczek, 2, Sarah Brown, 3, Frances Wemyss- Holden, highly commended Rory O’Reilly. Deco­ rated coconut biscuits, 1, Sarah Brown, 2, Rory O’Reilly. Victoria sponge cake, Kate Hopkins, 2, Sarah Brown, 3, Alice Molyneux and Rory O’Reil­


ly. Limerick, 1, Alasdair Macfarlane, 2, Emma Poloczek.


TROPHY WINNERS Father Magill Trophy for most points in the


baking and handicraft sections, Lucy Wilkinson. Best in show, Rita Holden. Royal Baby Cup for


and Yasmin Hamidi, 3, James and Mattie Rimmer. Races. Boys winners, Luke Powell, Nathan


most points in the under-10 classes, Grace Bell. The Mather Shield for most points in the 10 and over classes, Rory O’Reilly. The Margaret Martin- dale Trophy, Rory O’Reilly. Fancy Dress. 1, Paul Bell, 2, Jules Middleton


Ryde, John Lesley Holden, Andrew Graham Girls winners, Deborah Poloczech, Holly Wilson,


Iona Graham, Abbey Slater, Alice Molyneux, Jes­ sica Collinson. (s)


semi-final between Read and Padiham will take place at Read Cricket Club on Sunday, starting at 1-30 p.m.


High hopes The Ramsbottom Cup


exhibition was a patchwork quilt, hand-embroidered and appliqued by members of Slaidburn WI, which is being raffled. During the two-day event a


are selling well and the draw will be made at the Hodder Valley Show at Newton on September 13 th.


WADDINGTON


.Waddington WI, held in the Methodist Church school­ room, president Mrs Eva Elli­ son welcomed everyone and introduced the speaker Mrs Brisling who spoke about the Air Ambulance Service. Based at Blackpool Airport she told the audience the Eurocopter costs over £700,000 a year to run, but Scotland supports two of these ambulances, relying mostly on donations. Mrs Brisling said the staff


Air ambulance At the meeting of


of 10, plus two pilots, have a two-week rigorous training course before they are allowed to attend the sick and injured. The Eurocopter flies between Cheshire and Cum­ bria, doing a marvellous job together with the mountain rescue team. Miss Moira


bers for their hard work in both setting-up and running the exhibition, saying it was a great team effort from those in the hall to all those who made and served refresh­ ments. Raffle tickets for the quilt


ters said: “There is a wealth of skill and talent among our members in Newton and Slaidburn and the exhibition was a great opportunity to showcase our efforts. It was amazing to see the volume of exhibits from just one WI of 50 members”. Mrs Weisters praised mem­


been decorated with flowers by Mrs Margaret Shaw and Mrs Mary Parker. These included carding and spinning of locally produced wool by Mrs Jane Lewis, stencilling by Mrs Tracy Ankers and decoupage by Mrs Kathleen Taylor. President Mrs Janet Weis­


Mary Bolton’s silverware, a wedding dress made by Mrs Hazel Waddington and Tiffany glass items by Mrs Gladys Baines. The centre piece of the


weekend. The various crafts displayed were of a very high standard and received many favourable comments from the more than 200 visitors at the event, some of whom were LFWI members.. Of special note were Mrs


autumn council meeting in Fleetwood on September 23rd. The next meeting will take


Walker thanked Mrs Brisling for a most interesting talk. Names were taken for the


place in the Methodist Church schoolroom on August 12th when a guest from Well- spring Health Food shop in the Swan Courtyard, Clitheroe, will give a talk “The Best of Both Worlds”. Tea hostesses will be Mrs


HoIIings, Mrs Holding, Mrs Loach and Mrs Lupton.


Toddlers’ waddle A sponsored waddle to raise


number of crafts were demon­ strated in the hall which had


funds for Waddington Methodist Church was held on Friday by “Waddlers” the church’s carer and toddler group.


towards the scheme to improve the church hall facili­ ties to provide disabled access, disabled toilets, a larger kitchen and a new small meet­ ing room. The present esti­ mate for the work is in the region of £300,000 much of . which is hoped to be raised through grants.


Waddington’s recreation ground where a circuit was made for the toddlers to wad­ dle round and for each lap the waddlers had a card stamped with a duck, the toddler group’s emblem. The rain held off just long enough for the waddling to be completed before the weather for ducks arrived with a heavy shower. The group finished off the morning with an indoor picnic in the Methodist Chapel. Money raised will go


The event was held on WHALLEY


senior citizens’ drive, in Whal­ ley, were: Ladies - Mrs E. Charnley, Mrs H. Hardy. Gents - Mr H. Holt, Mrs D. Farnsworth.Dominoes: Mrs M. Maden, Mrs S. Baxter. Raffle: Mrs Baxter. Members are requested to


attend at 5-15 p.m. on Satur­ day for a farewell tea for Mrs Brown, followed by whist and dominoes. For details tel. 01254 822988.


Council meet tonight and, as usual, local people will get a chance to speak on agenda items or about other points they wish to raise. Several issues of vital concern involv­ ing Vale House Gardens, the bus station and planning applications will be discussed. The meeting is in the village hall and starts at 7-30 p. m.


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ny McNamara, Thursday's opening night was an emotional occasion. He was in the audi­ ence at King George's Hall in 1983 when “Yanomamo” was first performed. He had returned from four years in Angola and watched and lis­ tened spellbound. "I knew little about St


Augustine's, other than it was the school my wife's family went to," he now recalls. It was then beyond his wildest dreams to consider that, two decades later, he would be not only working in the school, but leading it for­ ward with two of his own three children, soloist Siobhan and Niamh, on stage taking part in the musical. And, as an inspirational


evening drew to a close, it was Mr McNamara who leapt to his feet to lead a standing ovation, thoroughly deserved. The musical was the first of several to be co-written by the


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an award-winning Roman re-end society based in Portsmouth, stage! matic and exciting weekend of Ronrl tary, domestic and gladiatorial actif They gave an accurate portrayal!


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Former pupil back in class


DELIGHTED Mrs May Milligan (80), of Abbott Brow, Mellor, returned to her former school on Monday -but this time not for lessons! Mrs Milligan had been


specially invited as a former pupil of Balderstone School to present the prize to the winner of the logo design competition for the 500-year- old celebrations next year of St Leonard’s Church, Balderstone. The winner is nine-year-


old Robert Wright of Bos- burn Drive, Mellor Brook who attends Balderstone School. Said Mrs Milligan: "I was


thrilled to be invited. I went to Balderstone School when I was five and left at 15.1 can add up and I don’t need a calculator!”


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