Festival Week 1951
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To celebrate the Festival of Britain in 1951, the Scouts and Guides organised a full week of events in Romsley and Hunnington from 25th August to 1st September The money raised from the events were to go towards a new Headquarters. |
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There was one event organised on every day of the week ...
Saturday Grand Carnival Procession from Hunnington Station to Romsley Hill Top
Sunday Devotional Meeting in Romsley Methodist Church
Monday Local Talent Contest in Romsley Methodist Church
Tuesday Whist Drive in Romsley Café (next to The Sun)
Wednesday Grand Variety Concert in Vincent's Canteen - Blue Birds Toffee Factory
Thursday Repeat of the concert for patients of Romsley Hill Sanatorium
Friday Cricket Match at the Cricket Field behind Fighting Cocks
Saturday Grand Gala in field opposite Rectory, in St Kenelm's Road. (This was before the Playing Field were opened)
Followed by Festival Ball at Vincent's Canteen - Blue Birds Toffee Factory
The programme was printed by the leaders in their homes, on an Adana printing press. Here are pages from the programme.
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We hope to publish some photographs of the Festival Week in due course
