ARMED with chamois leathers and sponges, Brackley Ambulancemen foamed their way over 100 cars during a weekend in December 1984 to raise money for the Ethiopia Appeal.
Cleaning the cars inside and out, the Ambulancemen collected donations from their many satisfied customers which were sent to a Yorkshire Ambulance Station as part of the nationwide effort by the Ambulance Service, then on to help the victims of the Ethiopian famine.
The Ambulancemen, with the help of some Round Table members, managed to raise some £250 with this event held at Brackley Ambulance Station.
Also in 1984:
- ...TEACHERS and PTA members of Magdalen College School, Brackley, planted over 150 trees and shrubs bought for £440 with part of the proceeds from the PTA Christmas Fair.
- ...MAIDS Moreton Cubs and Scouts raised £160 for their New Scout Hut Fund, at their Christmas Bazaar.
- ...BUCKINGHAM Saturday Club members celebrated the end of their first year with an afternoon of song, dance and games.
100 YEARS AGO
- MANY are familiar with the fluted shaft of the old stone cross that stands eight feet high on a square stately base in Hillesden Churchyard, but few are aware that in 1850 the remains of about 30 persons of various ages were discovered indiscriminately buried in a pit at the foot of it. Most probably these were some of the soldiers and servitors of the manor who were killed in the siege of Hillesden House.
- AT the Stony Stratford Orphanage on Tuesday, December 17, a sale of work was held in connection with the Girls' Institute.
- LOST, last Thursday evening, a bear skin boa, - bring same to C Collins, 2 Bristle Hill, Buckingham, will receive 2/6d reward.
50 YEARS AGO
- THE Marsh Gibbon Band paid a return visit on Sunday evening to the Open Prison at Grendon Underwood. They presented a selection of carols and sacred music, with Mr T Wingfield as Bandmaster.
- A TOTAL entry of 78 beasts made up the six Cattle classes scheduled for the 79th Annual Show of Christmas Fat Stock held at the Cattle Market, Winslow, on Monday.
- FOR SALE - 1938 Morris 8 Series 2, Saloon. Well maintained. £110 o.n.o.
25 YEARS AGO
- WATCHES found at Finmere Market nearly three years ago have been auctioned to benefit Buckingham Hospital. The 214 watches were found by two men clearing up at the market in December 1979, and as the rightful owner could not be traced, and no evidence could be found to prove that the watches were stolen, the Court decided that they should be auctioned and the proceeds go to the Hospital League of Friends.
- FOR the first time since 'going comprehensive' nine years ago, Brackley Magdalen's College School held a presentation evening last Friday.
- WINSLOW shoppers are to have a market. Starting from January 10, market stalls will be set up on the hard surface at Winslow cattle market.
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