From the archives

The Visitors Committee in their report to the Pershore Board of Guardians favoured the insertion of a false bottom in the kitchen grate to prevent a great waste of fuel. Mr W.J. Sheldon opposed the alteration, and after some discussion Mr T.W. Parkes backed Mr B. Bradley, saying it was certainly worth a trial, since they could not burn very much more coal if they shovelled it down all day.

75 Years Ago

October 20, 1928.

The Evesham Police and Specials Sports Club held another of their popular whist drives and dances in the Public Hall on Wednesday, and a very large number of merrymakers passed a very pleasant evening. About 68 tables were occupied for whist, and 150 attended the dance which followed. Mr. J. M. Hodges made a genial M.C., and the Arcadians supplied dance music with plenty of vigour and harmony. Refreshments were in the capable hands of Mr. J. B. Hughes.

50 Years Ago

October 24, 1953

Pershore paid tribute to its war dead of the 1939-45 on Sunday afternoon when the Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire (Admiral Sir William Tennant) unveiled the War Memorial Clock which has been erected over the Council offices. Those present included men, women and children, with some of the men wearing war medals. Airmen from Pershore RAF station and buglers from the 1st Battalion the Worcestershire Regiment also took part in the ceremony. Mr. P. G. Feek, chairman of the War Memorial Clock Committee, said it would be a viable memorial for all to see as they went about their business in the town.

25 Years Ago

October 26, 1978

Instead of a sponsored walk this year the Evesham Army Cadet Force had a sponsored dig. Twenty-six boys aged from 13 to 16 of the 30 strong Force cleared 16 elderly people's gardens at the week-end in conjunction with Wychavon. The elderly all live in council bungalows in Evesham and the surrounding area. One of them, Mrs A. Westwood, of Charles Close, Evesham, said: "They worked hard and we are all very grateful and would like this appreciation to be shown to them."