8th July 1960 SS

OPENED BY MISS ANN TAYLOR Sandon Village Club effort

A successful fete was held in the spacious and lovely grounds of Sandon Hall, by the kind permission of the Earl and Countess of Harrowby, on Saturday.

This represented an effort to raise money for the Village Club, now in need or urgent repair.

The event was opened by Miss Ann Taylor, of television fame, who wore a delightful blue ensemble. With her on the terrace for the opening were the Earl and Countess of Harrowby, Mr. C.C. Welsh, Mr. E. Chambers, Miss S. Jerrett, Mr. M.C. Bagshawe and Mr. P.J. Berrisford, all members of the committee, who have worked so hard for the event.

After a brief speech explaing the object of the fete, Miss Taylor was presented with a handsome Wedgwood vase by the chairmn, Mr. C.C. Welsh, and with a spray of carnations by Miss Diane Williams, the youngest member of the Young People’s Social Club.

THE STALLHOLDERS

Stallholders were:—Produce Mrs. Greenup and members of the Sandon Mothers’ Union. Cakes, Miss Jerrett (President) and W.I. members. Burston sweet stall, Mrs. John Sidall and helpers. Flower stall, Mrs. John Wright and helpers. Tombola bottle stall, Colonel A.H. Jerrett and members of the P.C.C. Miscellaneous tombola, the Parent-Teachers Association. Roof tiles, Mr. Brian Welsh. Wedgwood raffle, Mr. Malcolm Welsh. Crockery smashing, Mr. H.W. Sargent. Buttonholes, the Misses Mary Ellwood, Gillian Powner, Jean Shaw, Diane Williams.

Treasurer. Major Targett. Stewards. Mr. M.C. Bagshawe and estate helpers.

During the afternoon the Stone Town Band played and two delightful displays were given by the Scottish dancers.

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