From the archives

A triple entertainment consisting of tea, concert and dance was given in the Old Schools, Badsey, on Tuesday, in aid of the Clock Fund. The tea was not so well patronised as might have been expected but the concert attracted a large and appreciative audience and there was a fair attendance at the dance. The dance was rendered more enjoyable from the fact that the schools had recently been painted and decorated throughout and the satisfaction of the dancers was such that another dance will probably be given before the beginning of Lent.

75 Years Ago

January 19 1929

The annual meeting of Bretforton Cricket Club was held at the Memorial Hall and the balance sheet showed a balance in hand of £4 0s 4d. This balance was exceptionally good seeing that at the commencement of last season the club had no money whatever. As far as playing went, of the 14 matches played, seven were won, six lost and one drawn. It was unanimously decided to continue the club, and efforts are to be made to lay out a pitch in the Recreation Ground. In case this cannot be completed in time for playing, the club have the kind offer from Mr. A. Wheatley of his field in which to play matches.

50 Years Ago

January 16 1954

Two men using small cars equipped with radio could possibly cover the district of five village policemen, said Major D. Blore (Fladbury) at Monday's meeting of Worcestershire Standing Joint Committee. His suggestion that village policemen might be abolished was not supported by the Chief Constable of Worcestershire, Capt. J. E. Lloyd-Williams. Major Blore spoke of the rising expenditure of the Police Force and the possibility of a need to increase the number of policemen. He wondered whether the best use was being made of the strength available.

25 Years Ago

January 18 1979

Vale of Evesham lorry drivers are helping to keep the country's vital food supplies moving this week, as the national lorry drivers' strike starts to bite. But militant pickets are making the drivers' task a difficult one and lorries from one of Evesham's haulage companies, Marshalls Transport, have been turned away from Sainsbury's. The drivers all belong to the West Midland Region Five and are exempt from the national strike because they have been promised a deal equal to the best offer in the country. But the situation could change rapidly if union officials representing 3,000 rebel drivers in the Midlands, who met yesterday to demand cash on the table, are not satisfied with the offer.