100 Years Ago January 23 1904

Again it is necessary to call the attention of the managers of the Broadway School to the dangers which children run in being forced into the street to play. Somehow the school managers seem quite incapable of providing a proper playground. On this question our Mr Bumbles meet and talk, and no doubt look very wise, but nothing comes of it. If, however, something is not done soon - for the safety of the children is gravely concerned - I would suggest that the parents present a petition to the Board of Education on the matter. G. A. Powell, Broadway.

75 Years Ago

January 26 1929

During the three years that it has been in existence the Evesham Police Kiddies' Boot Fund has given away over 1,100 pairs of boots, and has in many other ways helped along life's highway some of the youngsters whose chance of putting up a successful fight against rheumatism and kindred ailments seemed very remote. That excellent fund is now £30 in debt, and an earnest appeal is made for more funds in order that its work may not have to be curtailed. The financial year began with a balance in hand of £61, but so heavy have been the demands upon the money available, and so urgent have been the cases, that 400 pairs of boots have been issued at a cost of £170.

50 Years Ago

January 23 1954

"On no occasion has the surveyor altered a plan without the housing committee's approval," said Mr. D. G. S. Russell, chairman of the housing committee, on Monday when Evesham Rural District Council again discussed irregularities concerning a number of house contracts. After his motion that the Ministry of Housing and Local Government should be asked to hold an official inquiry into Broadway and Offenham contracts had been defeated, the former chairman (Mr. Henry Ashwin) announced that he would send a petition to the Ministry asking for an investigation.

25 Years Ago

January 25 1979

Preparatory work begins next week on the building of 49 old people's flats on the Evesham Baptist church site in Cowl Street, Evesham. As part of the scheme, the 180-year-old church, which had become uneconomic, was demolished, along with several old cottages, and the schoolroom was converted into the new church. The work was paid for by the lease of the land to the Baptist Men's Movement Housing Association. It is hoped that the flats, double and single, including one for a warden, will be finished by September next year.