London Polytechnic student, 20-year-old Beryl Dewhurst, of Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, admires a choker necklace with a pendant of iron purites. Round her neck is a pierced silver collar with a pendant of five Indian agates.

From an article by Sheila McLennan:
In an age where mass production has become a way of life, it is refreshing to see a small community striving to preserve the best of the craftsman's art. The village leading the way is Higham, now famous as a venue for the annual Easter Sale and Arts and Crafts Exhibition. This, the third event, opened on Thursday 11th April 1974, and continues until Saturday.

Already more than 1,300 visitors had crowded there by Good Friday evening, and the forecasts are that last year's total of 8,000 will be surpassed without difficulty. The emphasis this year is more on local talent rather than out-of-town professional work - a factor which should induce many "unknowns" to come forward for future events. The exhibition retains its vitality and undoubted cottage industry appeal, with work on show from Preston, Rochdale and Bury as well as from surrounding districts. The show has a wide appeal for sculpture, art and jewellery enthusiasts alike. In the oil painting section, works by John Virtus of Green Haworth and Malcolm Sellers of Brierfield have undoubted appeal. Padiham artists are well represented this year with works by Mr R. Schofield of Hargrove Avenue, Mr David Frankland of Coronation Avenue and Mr A. Dooling of St Leonard's Street. A newcomer to the exhibition is teacher Adrian A. Carter of Pennine Grove Padiham and Ron Challen of Pennine Grove has some excellent scraperboard work on show.

One of the most unusual stands on show is one devoted to reproduction gas lanterns by Lampwrights of Padiham - not forgetting some beautiful drawings by Duncan Armstrong of Shakespeare Street, Padiham. One exhibitor who is no stranger to the exhibition is Mrs Annie Hardy of Wilkinson Street, Higham. She has shown her work at all three of the exhibitions, including examples of oil and fabric painting, and some delicate pottery painting. Last year's exhibition raised £1,700, the profits providing forms and playground equipment. Part of this year's profit will go towards St John's Church Centenary Fund.