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Golf gear goes


THE disappearance of golf equipment, valued a t £1,639, is being inves tigated by th e police. The thieves struck between


March 28th and March 30th. They targeted a P-registered


Subaru which was parked in Avenue Road, Hurst Green, and made off with the equip­ ment.


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t ' a 3 j ' J c t . i i *. \ i ,i 1 1 ’ ) ' Ciitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Councillors give phone mast green light


A TELEPHONE communications tower is to be erected a t Withgill, near the B6243 Ciitheroe to Longridge road. The proposal to build the unit was


accepted by councillors a t a planning meeting last week and will mean a 25m high lattice tower, associated antennae and equipment cabinets will be con­ structed in a fenced compound in a field


a t Far Lands Hall Farm, Withgill, Ciitheroe. The parish council objected to the plan


saying that the field concerned is on the edge of the AONB and that the tower will be clearly visible from the north and west of the valley. They added that they have serious concerns regarding the visual impact of what they describe as a large


and ugly construction in an area of open


countryside. Coun. Joyce Holgate (Whalley) was


concerned about the visual impact and tree loss in the area, but planning com­ mittee members heard that the unit will be adjoined by trees to the south-east and north-east, which cannot be lopped, topped or felled by the contractor.


Club heads off for China visit


“CHINA REVISITED” was the title of a talk to Ribblesdale Camera Club by its sec­ retary, Mr Ken Geddes, who traced some of the places in China he visited on business and his first return afterwards for railway pho­ tography.


Starting in Hong Kong, the tour took in


the largest floating restaurant in the world and the spectacular view of the harbour from the Peak. Members were then transported to Taiwan for the changing of the guard, Amer­ ican style, at Chang Kai-Shek’s mausoleum and Snake Alley and other night markets. The first stop in mainland China was


Guiyang for the HuangGuoShu waterfall, one of the biggest and most beautiful in the world. Chengdu and Chongqing were next, the latter with the lovely North Mountain National Park and its nearby paddy fields curving around the mountainsides. The Autumn Lantern Festival at Wuhu was fas­ cinating with every tableau thronged with people, except oddly, the one representing the Communist Party! Then to Hangzhou for the famous West


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Lake, the inspiration of the Willow Pattern plates, and on to Shanghai and Beijing. In Beijing members saw Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Ming Tombs and sunset over the Kunming Lake a t the Summer Palace. The first part ended a t the p o r t and seaside resort of Dalian in the northeast of the country with its renowned sunsets. A very different second half started with


steam trains at the impressive opencast coal mine a t Jalanour, with 42 working steam engines used in a p it 6km in length and 3.5km wide. An equally spectacular sunset with plumes of steam silhouetted against the sky in the -270C temperatures, complet­ ed this visit. The Jing Peng pass in Inner Mongolia was the last stop. Here, double- headed trains of 3,000 tonnes climb to heights of over 4,000ft in the snow, through a series of loops and tunnels. April 20th is the club's annual meeting.


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Season ends with an Alaskan journey


MEMORIES of holidays and walks were shared by members of the Ciitheroe Natu­ ralists a t the final library meeting of the winter season. The highlight of the evening was Mrs


Christine Pickles’ presentation of her holi­ day in Canada and Alaska. After flying over Greenland and the


Rockies to Vancouver, the journey contin­ ued by cruise liner, which put into ports along the route escorted by a pilot boat. Along the rugged coastline were slides of


the bald eagle and a fisherman who had landed a 20lb. wild salmon. P lan ts in the tem p e ra te rain forests


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Alaskan coast, glaciers were spectacular. All had names - Margery was one, White Thunder another. At the end of the cruise, the journey con­


tinued by rail to Anchorage. Slides were of the vast empty landscapes


and fast flowing rivers. The party saw sled dogs and two bear cubs in a tree. In the tundra log cabins built of drift­


wood, coming all the way from Russia, were staffed by students wearing Innuit dress. Captain Cook, who reached this part of Alaska, gave his name to an inlet and was


commemorated by a statue. George Hawthornthwaite produced a


competition based on anagrams of bird names. Frank and Vera Giles took along a pho­


tographic quiz based on local scenes many of which were difficult to identify. Scrapbooks and diaries were on show.


The summer walk programme has now begun.


Officers elected were: BARROW


School reunion Past pupils of Barrow Primary School are holding a reunion on Saturday.


The venue is Pendleton Village Hall at 7 p.m.


Many of the people attending have not been in contact for 50 or 60 years. Organis­ ers have spent the past year trying to contact former pupils and staff, but would still particularly like to contact Miss Lee who was a teacher at the school in the 1940s-see letters.


BASHALL EAVES


Chernobyl At the monthly meet­ ing of Bashall Eaves WI held in the village hall, 16 members were present.


President Mrs J. Spur­ geon welcomed every­ one and introduced Mr G. Holmes, of Ciitheroe, who gave a very interesting talk about “The Children of Chernobyl”. He was thanked by Miss D. Worsley Taylor.


A competition for a pretty handkerchief was won by Mrs G. Whowell, Mrs J. Hacking, Mrs P. Pye. Winner of the raffle was Mrs R. Wood.


Twelve members have been invited to visit Waddington WI in June.


Tea and biscuits were served by Mrs J. Bargh, Mrs A. Duxbury and Mrs D. Miller,


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Cricket club 'here was a good attendance a t the annual meeting of Bolton-by-Bowland Cricket Club held in the Coach and Hors­ es Hotel.


Ihairman Mr Mick Smalley welcomed all and reported on a good year. Special thanks were expressed to Mrs M. A. Bosonnet and Mr Christopher Boson- net for their generous donation towards the new lawn mower for the club.


'reasurer Mr Colin Darlington reported on the successful fund-raising events and thanked Mr Eddie' White for auditing accounts.


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laptain Mr Chris Bosonnet reported on the improved batting


wicket and general in fV>Q


' Mrs M. A. Bosonnet (president), Mr Geoff and Mrs Marion Bil­ lows, Mr Doug and Mrs Stella Moss (vice-presidents), Mr Mick Smalley (chair­ man), Mr John Hill (secretary and fix­ ture’s secretary), Mr Colin Darlington (treasurer and social secretary), Mr Ian Harris (assistant sec­ retary), Mr Bosonnet (captain), Mr Richard Bedford (vice-captain), Mr Tim Hall (mid-week vice captain). Mr Doug Moss (grounds­ man).


Future fund-raising events include a race night organised by Mr Eddie White in


' May and a quiz later in the year.


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part in a vehicle count in the village as part of an explorato­ ry traffic manage­ ment scheme.


Mrs Hopkinson report­ ed on the LFWI spring council meet­ ing in Southport which she had attended with six other Grindleton members.


The highlights of the day for Grindleton WI were the presen­ tation to Mrs Hilda Simpson of her 50 years’ membership certificate and Mrs Annie Slater’s being awarded the Stand­ fast Trophy, which is given annually to an LFWI member for service to the com­ munity. Mrs Slater is Grindleton WI’s most senior member.


3reakfast Easter Sunday started with a breakfast organised by mem­ bers of Chatburn's Methodist and Christ Churches.


The morning service was conducted by the Rev. Stephen Foster and concluded with Holy Communion.


The church was deco­ rated with yellow and white flowers donated by members and friends in memory of loved ones.


CHIPPING


Hanging tubs President of Chipping WI Mrs Rita Joyce welcomed members and visitors to Chip­ ping WI’s meeting in the village hall. She introduced guest speaker Mr Les Foden who gave a demonstration of the preparation of hang­ ing baskets and tubs. Mr Foden worked busily on the contain­ ers, showing members the plants he recom­ mended for the best effect and kept up a flow of anecdotes and gardening tips to entertain his audience while they watched. Mrs Barbara Demaine thanked Mr Foden for an interest­ ing and enjoyable talk.


A competition for a home-grown plant was won by' Mrs Margaret Whitaker, birthday flowers were presented to Mrs Barbara Kitchin and


Mrs Joyce read the report of the spring council meeting in Southport on behalf of delegate Mrs Sylvia Latham, in her absence.


At 99 years-of-age, she has been a member for 68 years having served as secretary for 33.


gHNMi Easter Bunny drops by at Manor


AN Easter Fair a t The Manor House Nursing Home, in Chatburn, was enjoyed by all.


A surprise visitor at the event was the Easter Bunny, whose basket was laden with chocolate eggs for the


Rosemarie O’Con­ nell.


A gardening quiz was held after supper.


The lunch club will meet on Wednesday and the walking group on April 26th.


Guest speaker at the next meeting on May 5th in the village hall at 7-30 p.m. will be Mr Shaun Mills on the topic “Natural Health”. Visitors and new members will be most welcome.


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Communion The Rev. Alan Reid welcomed a large con­ gregation to St Leonard’s Church, Downham, for the Easter Day sung communion service on Sunday morning.


Mrs Adele Pridding was organist for the uplifting hymns and music enjoyed by all who attended and also the beautiful flo­ ral displays by the ladies of the parish.


The next family service will be held in Christ Church, Chatburn, conducted by the Rev. Alan Reid on


many young visitors. A wide v ariety of stalls, including tombola, cakes and games, helped to raise a total of £360.


The money will be used to treat residents and friends in the community to a


Everyone welcome. * GISBURN-


raster bells Bells rang a joyful peal at Gisburn Parish Church to welcome a large congregation to the Easter Day all­ age communion ser- vice.The church was beautifully decorated with lilies and spring flowers. Organist Mr Michael Pain accom­ panied the well-loved Easter hymns and the sendee was led by the vicar, the Rev. E. Kyte.


Young farmers Recent activities car­ ried out by members of Gisburn Young Farmers’ Club have included a visit to Castle Cement, and


judging of dairy cows at Slack Farm by kind permission of Mr and Mrs D New- bould. Thanks were expressed by Neil Bancroft.


Next week’s meeting will be spring lamb judging a t Stocks Farm by kind permis­ sion of Mr and Mrs J. Oldfield, starting at 7-30 pm.


barge trip, professional entertainer and travelling zoo, as well as boosting the community bus fund.


Pictured are some of those who enjoyed the fair, including the Easter Bunny, (s)


JGRINDLETON


Farmhouse fare There was an excellent turnout at the meet­ ing of Grindleton WI on Maundy Thurs­ day when guest speaker Mrs Helen Colley, of Farmhouse Fare, described the various stages in the development of her very successful busi­ ness.


After starting in out­ side catering, she side-stepped to con­ centrate on puddings and now supplies major supermarkets, nationwide from her new site at Anderson House, Lincoln Way, Ciitheroe.


Farmhouse Fare has won countless presti­ gious awards and pro­ duces an impressive list of "decadent” puddings. '


According to Mrs Col­ ley her determination has got her where she is. She enjoys good rapport with her fam­ ily and employees, whose loyalty she val­ ues very highly. A lively question-time followed and Mrs Cynthia Openshaw


thanked her on behalf of the institute for an excellent presenta­ tion. Farmhouse Faro’s meteoric rise and Mrs Colley’s hec­ tic life-style left mem­ bers full of admira­ tion, but'exhausted.


President Mrs Kay Ilopkinson reported that a letter had been received from the parish council thank­ ing the WI for organ­ ising a litter-picking day.


Tickets are still avail­ able for “As You Like It" at Hoghton Tower on June 14th, contact Mrs Mandy Brennan tel. 01200 441551. Tickets are also on sale for the Bowland Forest group meeting on May 4th. Mem­ bers are invited to ask friends.


Mrs Judy Cowling is co-ordinating the annual bulb scheme for the institute. Order forms are avail­ able and should be returned completed at the next meeting. Still on a floral theme, the LFWI is organising a trip to David Austin Roses in July.


Mrs Janet Royle and Mrs June Baron took


She was instrumental in keeping open Grindleton WI when it was threatened with closure and con­ tinues to attend and participate fully.


She was a founder member of Ciitheroe WI Market and still helps on the “cash out”.


She has devoted many years of service to the Friends of Ciitheroe Hospital, is a regular attender at Trinity Church, a loyal mem­ ber of Ciitheroe Con­ certs Society and a stalwart of the Pen- dle Club.


Fellow members of Grindleton WI were delighted th a t the Standfast Trophy was awarded to their remarkable lady.


Forthcoming events include the agenda conference at Barton Village Hall on Wednesday, a federa­ tion holiday in Paris, to be attended by six members and friends, and various craft classes and events organised by the county federation.


Mrs Openshaw baked a beautiful Simnel cake, which she donated to be raffled for the North West Air Ambulance Appeal.


Forty four pounds was raised and the cake was won by the presi­ dent.


The next meeting will be on May 13th when the resolutions for the annual general meet­ ing will be discussed. Mrs Edith Nuttall will run a plant stall to augment the flow­ er fund and there will be a Jacob’s join sup­ per.


‘SIMONSTONE ‘ Whist drive


A whist drive held in Simonstone Old School was organised by Mrs Barbara Youles. Winners were: Ladies - Sarah Haw, Mary Donnel. Gents - Pat Kerkiov, Eileen Vernon. Consolation prizes


were awarded to Dorothy Upton and Gladys Welsh. Win­ ner of the special prize was Mary Don­ nell. The next whist drive in Simonstone Old School will be organised by Eileen Vernon on Tuesday at 7-30 p.m., admis­ sion £1 including tea and cakes. 9 More village news turn to pages 12,13,22


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