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Coleshill Chronicle, 25 August 1961

First Sun, Then Showers at Minworth’s Junior Sports

Sunshine welcomed the early visitors to the 13^th annual Children’s Sports, organized by the Minworth Social Club, on Saturday, but the sun had been replaced by dark clouds by the time the record entry of 32 paraded for the fancy dress competition.

The judges, Alderman Mrs KE Smith, Mrs N Paulin and Mr T Walker, had a difficult job, but returned their verdict just before rain caused the 20 minute postponement of the actual sports.

The running track was crowded with parents and friends urging on their children, and some exciting races resulted. Trophies presented to the boy and girl with the highest number of points were awarded to Patricia Hemmings and Trevor Barnes, both of whom scored seven points.

Sports secretary Mr H Masters said that sports activities in Minworth were rapidly expanding and he praised the work of the president, vice-presidents and members of the social club and local tradespeople.

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Coleshill Chronicle, 23 May 1975

Tamworth Youth Centre, packed with mouth-watering foods and eye-catching flower arrangements was the scene of an annual county event on Saturday.

Over 50 young people representing seven areas of Staffordshire gathered at the centre for the County Festival of Food and Flowers.

Lichfield and Tamworth who entered three Lichfield girls Jackie Brooks, Jill Edwards and Dale O’Callaghan in the flower arranging contests, were beaten by Newcastle, and came equal second with Cannock and Rugeley. In the cooking stakes Tamworth youngsters Kay Atkins, Julie Dodd, Sheena Gibson, Karen Leedham, Philip Brassington and Andrew Clancy were a bit disappointed in coming equal third behind Uttoxeter and winners Leek and Cheadle.

Sixteen year old Andy Clancy said, “We’ve had great fun making the food event if we didn’t win.”

Solar Supper

Philip Brassington, who is 19, was quick to point out that he and Andy had volunteered to help out with Tamworth’s Solar Supper, the title of their buffet which included star shaped sandwiches and candies in the form of rockets.

We just thought we’d have a go, and we’ve had a great time, he said.

A strict budget of £4.20 prevented over-spending on food, and the buffet was intended to be sufficient to satisfy 20 hungry people.

Mrs Audrey Cussins, a school meals organiser at Coventry selected the winning meals and added that the results without exception were excellent.

The floral arrangements were judged by Mrs Beryl Siers, the Midland area representative of the National Association of Flower Arranging Societies, who said the standard of entries was very much higher than last year.

Councillor Mrs Doris Robinson, vice-chairman of the County Education Committee presented the winders certificates and praised the excellent standard of the Staffordshire Youth Service.

Admiration for the competitors also came from Mr Colin Tanner, the Area Youth and Community Advisory Officer, who said after the festival, “I was very pleased, the standard young people reach never ceases to amaze me.”

Coleshill Chronicle, 22 Sep 1967

Win for President

Mrs E North, presided at Curdworth Women’s Institute’s September meeting.

The over 60s party fund was discussed taking into account the rising cost and the number of senior parishioners. It was decided that the fund would be called the Over 65s party fund, in which people of 65, widows of 60 years and the infirm would be eligible.

This year, Christmas gifts would be distributed instead of holding a party. It was hoped the new village hall would be ready in time for next year’s party. Christmas gift application forms will be available in local shops and will be advertised in the press.

Mrs G Drando, produce secretary, invited Mrs Siers and Mrs Thirlby to adjudicate at the show which was won by the president with 45 points. Second place was a tie between Mrs M Tranter and Mrs A Widgley, both with 21 points. Mrs P Roberts was third with 19 points.

The show attracted an increased number of entries. Mr Ray Walters was the pianist.

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County Festival of Food and Flowers, 1975

Mrs Siers judges flower show, 1967