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Old woman who lived in a shoe was a popular choice
10:30am Thursday 9th July 2009
Bourton Carnival in 1979 took as its theme The Year of the Child.
Have your say »Indoors was better than a muddy lawn
10:28am Thursday 9th July 2009
THE hosts of a garden party 75 years ago were fortunate enough to have a ballroom at their disposal after rain made dancing outside impossible.
Songs, glees and high tea
10:27am Thursday 9th July 2009
THE terrible weather of this week 100 years ago did not stop the people of Moreton enjoying a fete at the rectory.
Glorious weather at event to raise money for a new cemetery
10:27am Thursday 9th July 2009
“SHADY spots were at a premium in the gardens of Luggershill, Broadway,” the Journal reported 75 years ago, “when glorious weather aided a garden fete organised by a committee of Broadway PCC to defray an adverse balance of £150 on Broadway Churchyard Extension Fund.
From the Archives - July 9, 2009
10:26am Thursday 9th July 2009
100 Years Ago July 10, 1909 A fortnight since we recorded the success of the garden fete held at the rectory, Mickleton, on June 24, and which would undoubtedly have been more so had the weather been favourable. At a meeting of the committee, the rector, in submitting a report, said that owing to the liberality of the parishioners and friends outside there were so many provisions left over that he thought it would be advisable to hold a secondary fete to clear it up. This was agreed upon so that without much trouble a pleasant evening was spent. As it was delightfully fine a large number joined in the dancing on the lawn while others strolled about the large and well kept grounds or made purchases at the stalls. A very substantial sum was raised for the organ and restoration fund.
Town’s public convenience plan put on hold
10:51am Thursday 25th June 2009
MEMBERS of Moreton-in-Marsh Parish Council discussed the provision of a public convenience for the town 75 years ago.
From the Archives - June 25, 2009
10:48am Thursday 25th June 2009
100 Years Ago June 26, 1909 The quarterly meetings of the Wesleyan Circuit were held at Mickleton on Wednesday, the proceedings opening with a local preachers’ meeting at 2pm, which was followed by the Circuit Board at 3pm. The Rev W Griffiths presided, while the Rev W Floyd acted as secretary. there was a very good attendance, The membership of the circuit showed a slight increase on the quarter. The financial statement was presented by the Junior Steward (Mr H Masters), and was considered very satisfactory, the circuit rally which was held at Quinton showing a net profit of £8 12s 7d. Votes of thanks were presented to the local preachers for their voluntary pulpit services, and to Mr. F. Eccles for kindly providing tea at the circuit rally. The members of the meeting were entertained to tea by Mr John Taylor who, with the ladies who presided at the tables, was heartily thanked for his kindness.
Village’s bid to maintain its identity
10:49am Thursday 25th June 2009
Blockley Parish Council was dismayed at the prospect of the village losing its name from the telephone book.
Toilet plan
10:49am Thursday 25th June 2009
At the monthly meeting of Bourton-on-the-Water 75 years ago, Mr J H Wilkins presided.
Helicopter rides prove a highlight of successful fete
10:51am Thursday 25th June 2009
Bourton-on-the-Hill church fete 30 years ago was a mixture of the old and the new, with the traditional sideshows and stalls on the lawn on one hand and helicopter rides on the other.
Perfect weather for outdoor service saw not one candle put out by the wind
10:20am Thursday 18th June 2009
THE Journal gave a highly detailed account of a Roman Catholic procession and service held in a Cotswold town 75 years ago.
Nile veteran’s death aged 73
10:21am Thursday 18th June 2009
A DECORATED war veteran who fought with the Grenadier Guards in Egypt until catching malaria died 75 years ago.
Princely sum for river work
10:21am Thursday 18th June 2009
BOURTON Parish Council 100 years ago agreed to clean the bed of the river Windrush in the village centre – but only as long as the work did not cost more than £1.
A packed year for Cotswold Guides
10:33am Thursday 18th June 2009
A MEETING held 30 years ago heard that despite the closure of one local group, Girl Guiding was alive and well in the Cotswolds.
From the Archives - June 18, 2009
10:19am Thursday 18th June 2009
100 Years Ago June 19, 1909 A VERY amusing entertainment took place at Moreton on Tuesday evening, when a singing contest took place for a live pig, given by the proprietors of Chipperfield’s Royal Show, which was on a visit to the town. The contest drew a very full house. The conditions were for the singer to hold the pig under his arm and sing either a comic or sentimental song; the one who held the pig and sang the best song to be the winner. There were only five competitors, and needless to say the efforts of each one as he tried to hold the pig and sing caused roars of laughter. Eventually the pig was awarded to Mr J Invine, of Bourton-on-the-Hill, who sang Stop our tickling Jock and fairly brought down the house. The pig was about three score live weight.
Mystery deaths of fine-looking trout
10:21am Thursday 21st May 2009
the mysterious death of fish in the river Cam at Chipping Campden and Paxford was being investigated 30 years ago.
Dealers did well at Stow Fair in 1934
10:20am Thursday 21st May 2009
A REPORT in the Journal 75 years ago about the spring Stow Fair gives an insight into how much trade and commerce the time-honoured event brought into the Cotswolds.
From the Archives - May 21, 2009
10:20am Thursday 21st May 2009
100 Years Ago May 22, 1909 On Wednesday evening a meeting was held in the schoolroom to consider the scheme proposed by the Charity Commissioners for the regulation of the Keyte Charity, and to decide whether or not the proposed scheme should be applied for by the trustees. The scheme was outlined as follows:- (1) The money to be divided in equal shares among the twenty recipients. (2) The recipients are to be poor persons of good character, resident in the township of Ebrington. (3) No person is to be entitled to claim periodical re-election as a right. (4) Instead of paying the whole amount of his or her share to a recipient, the trustees are to have power to expend the whole or part of the benefit as they think fit. Note:- The sum to be divided annually is not to be less than £80 and the Earl of Harrowby will secure this sum to the satisfaction of the Commissioners on his property in the Ebrington parish.
‘At least they sang in tune,’ said organist
10:48am Thursday 14th May 2009
A TOP London organist judging a choir festival in Stow 75 years ago seemed to be damning local singers with faint praise when he said “at least they are singing in tune”.
From the Archives - May 14, 2009
10:47am Thursday 14th May 2009
100 Years Ago May 15, 1909 THE annual holiday of the children attending the Council School at Long Compton was celebrated on Friday in glorious weather. Much interest had been taken by them in the event, and flowers were contributed in abundance. At 9.30am a procession was formed at the school, headed by a lovely garland. Next came the May Queen, Lizzie Taylor, who was attired in white muslin with mauve bows and green under-skirt, also a wreath of marguerites and violets. She was attended by a band of maidens, each becomingly attired and carrying bouquets. The handsome school banner and some gay flags composed of bunting helped to produce an extremely pretty effect. The village was travelled from end to end, merry songs being sung at the houses of the parishioners. At 4.30pm some 103 children heartily partook of the liberal supplies of cake, bread and butter and tea provided.
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