Back to the Past 1984
Published Date:
19 September 2008
HIGH winds and a flash thunderstorm didn't stop the crowds turning out to see the then MP for Buckingham George Walden open the North Bucks Disabled Association's annual fete in September 1984.
Held on the Winslow Recreational Ground, the fete was also attended by the MP's wife, Sarah, and Association president Sir Edward Tomkins, along with Winslow's Carnival Princess Leonie Rush and her attendants Kara Wilson and Rachel Dickins.
Proceeds from the fete were used to benefit the Association's disabled members.
Also in 1984:
..."THE best yet" - that was the general feeling of 50 members of Brackley European Association, who returned home after a weekend visit to Brackley's German twin town of Montabaur.
...BRACKLEY market stallholders are to have their £5 weekly rents increased by 50p as from October 5, to help pay for the new South Northants District Council owned street sweeping machine, which cleans up the Market Place after they have gone.
...CONGRATULATIONS to the Rotary Club of Towcester for putting together an enjoyable programme at its first ever Towcester Festival, which boasted a broad spectrum of events.
100 YEARS AGO
THE Deanshanger Cricket Club, who won the North Bucks Cricket League Cup, held their annual dinner and smoking concert on Saturday, and the gathering was specially interesting, owing to the club's successful season and the "lifting" of the Cup at the first time of asking.
THE annual round-up of the deer in Whittlebury Park took place on Thursday and Friday last. A number of stags and hinds were required for the various Hunts.
50 YEARS AGO
FOR Sale: 1953 Daimler Conquest Saloon in black with tan leather, one owner. Chauffeur driven and maintained by Daimler distributor. Taxed. £575.
IN The very warm September sunshine on Saturday, Twyford battled to a very handsome win in the first round of the Buckingham Junior Charity Cup, when they defeated Great Linford Hornets by five goals to three.
THE first AGM of the Buckingham Model Aero Club was held in the Stratford Road Clubroom when it was reported that members had attended several rallies during the year, including the world aero-modelling championships at Cranfield in August, when 24 nations took part.
25 YEARS AGO
THE Buckingham branch of Tesco Stores has now entered the price war, and in a costcutting battle has just introduced generics to its shop. Generics are cheaply packaged products without a brand name.
DAVID Kissinger, son of the famous Dr Henry Kissinger, was a surprise guest at a social evening held by Buckingham and District Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry.
AN assembly of 116 Rotarians and friends gathered at Brackley Town Hall last Thursday evening to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the founding of Brackley Rotary Club.
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19 September 2008 10:00 AM
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