News Articles recorded during 1999
ByDavid Stacy A regular feature in the village calendar is the Autumn Event organised by the Parish Council. The title this year was ‘Galleywood at War’ and the theme attracted much support from exhibitors and visitors alike. Keene Hall was adorned with posters recalling the austerity and National pride engendered by the war situation and the nostalgic…
ByDavid Stacy The Stanley Barnett Award for conservation initiatives has been won for a second time by pupils from Thriftwood School in Slades Lane. Delighted pupils gasped with disbelief when the result was announced at County Hall. The award acknowledges their efforts and creative flair through their successful greetings card business, Creative Cuts. Year 11 pupils help…
ByDavid Stacy The work of conservation volunteer Stan Church has been recognised at a reception at Buckingham Palace hosted by the HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. Stan devotes much of his time to all aspects of conservation and he was chosen to attend the launch of the 40th anniversary of the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers and…
ByDavid Stacy Parishioners attending the Annual Open Forum meeting found themselves taking some unexpected exercise this year. Following the Chairman’s welcome, Parish clerk, Jane Head, gave a fitness demonstration and presentation with the theme – ‘Are you fit for Life?’. Supported on stage by a group of ladies from one of her fitness classes, Jane persuaded everyone…
ByDavid Stacy The library has re-opened after a major facelift. Newly decorated, with new books and carpet, the branch is now connected to the County computer database for the first time. Users can now get information about the full range of books and services available on E.L.A.N.- Essex Libraries Automated Network. Tickets are now read by computer…
ByDavid Stacy Declining membership has compelled the Galleywood Over 60’s club to close, after providing fellowship activities for Pensioners in the village for over fifty years. Starting life as the Darby & Joan Club, and meeting on Saturday afternoons, the first meeting was held in October 1948 with Mrs Chilcott in the chair. The wide variety of…