Essex Chronicle

Police are hunting for two teenagers who robbed a pensioner of £50 after stabbing him with a Stanley knife. The 68 year old man was only slightly injured but suffered severe shock. The pensioner, who is nearly blind,  was on his way to the shops in Watchouse Road when the youths approached and threatened him….

Helix Garage Ltd in Stock Road has been judged regional winner in a national competition organised by Citroen UK Ltd. to encourage and reward quality in pre-delivery inspection. In receiving the prize of £1000 of equipment, Director Peter Balm said “We have been associated with Citroen for twenty years and are delighted to remain with…

Four members of the Keep Fit Class are preparing to represent Galleywood in the National Annual Keep Fit Demonstration. Barbara Webb, Wendy Walden, Pam Stanley and Barbara Chappell will be taking part in the display at the Albert Hall. 5th June 1987

Several thousand people enjoyed the annual Carnival and procession in July.  Carnival Queen Lisa Swift, with her deputy Sue Abbott, and Princesses Tania Jeffries and Hayley Swift, were joined by eleven visiting carnival queens. The prize for the best decorated float went to Galleywood Infants’ Parents’ Association with the Social Club taking first place in…

Champion race horse Red Rum was guest of honour at The Running Mare Pub in August. With his trainer, Ginger McCain, he was the focus of attention when the refurbished pub was re-opened by the managing director of Romford Brewery, Alan Davis. 14th August 1987

Over 200 children and parents attended a surprise party to say farewell to their nursery school teacher. Pat Wortledge had run their school in a small garden building for over twenty years. After her retirement last term,  parents began planning the farewell presentation which took place at the home of Chris Edwards in Private Road….

Student Pamela Spilsbury, 19, is setting off from her home in Horse and Groom Lane for a 12 week trip to the Rockies and the Appalachian Mountains in the USA. She will be taking part in Operation Raleigh and is hoping to do some sea diving off the East Coast. She has been preparing for…

The cost of an annual season ticket from Chelmsford to Liverpool Street is set to rise to £1280. This represents an increase of 10% – just over the national average of 9%. The chairman of C.A.R.T. – Chelmsford  Commuters and Rail Travellers says “We should not be asked to pay anything like the national average…

A steering committee of Liberals and Social Democrats has been set up to oversee the formation of a Galleywood branch of the Social and Liberal Democrats. Chairman of the new branch will be Keith Francis with Graham Evans as Vice chairman, Carol Colledge as secretary and Marie Wolfe, Treasurer. Existing members will automatically qualify for…

Almost alone amongst the many local organisations, the Women’s Institute regularly submits reports of its activities to the local newspaper. The following account appeared in the Essex Chronicle on September 2. There was a good attendance at the September meeting despite ten members being on holiday. The president, Mrs Hess opened the meeting and said…