The Annual Membership is due in January – £10 per person. We hope to keep the subscriptions at this level for at least next year.

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Our Christmas Social – Coffee Morning was a great success. The room was packed with Christmas spirit. There was mince pies with tea and coffee, for the cost of £3 per person. Plus we had raffle with some great prizes. Thank you Tim Rooney for the entertainment. A good time was had by us all. Happy Christmas everyone

On 27th November, our society enjoyed a delightful day trip to the beautiful historic city of Chester. We were fortunate with the weather, which was kind enough to allow everyone plenty of time to explore both the Continental Market and the city centre. For those visiting Chester for the first time, the city made a strong impression with its elegant streets and distinctive character.

Although not everyone managed to walk the city walls or visit the riverside, what we did see more than justified the journey. The Continental Market, while similar to others found around the country, was pleasantly uncrowded, making it an enjoyable place to browse.

From the comments shared at the end of the day, it was clear that our members thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Sincere thanks go to Pam for organising such a successful outing, and to our coach driver – Gary, for getting us there and back safely and comfortably.

It was a pleasure to welcome back Ned Williams, who once again delivered a fascinating talk. This time, he explored how toys can shape children’s interests and even influence future careers. He explained that Austin was the first car manufacturer to produce model versions of its vehicles, a project that also provided employment for men injured during the war. The idea quickly caught on, and soon many companies were producing miniature replicas of their own products.

For girls, some of the most popular toys were Barbie and Sindy dolls, each accompanied by an impressive range of outfits and accessories that fired young imaginations. Not long after, Action Man arrived on the scene, capturing the attention of boys and becoming an iconic toy of its own.

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Mystery Photography

In our large back log of photos, we found this charming photo, on the back it says Mom and Dad with Maurice about 1941 in Johns Lane.

Can anyone name the couple? 

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