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SCHOOL SPORTS AT JACKSDALE

Jacksdale Cricket Ground was the scene of much activity last Wednesday afternoon, the occasion being the Jacksdale County Primary School Sports, the proceeds of which were for the School Fund. The School House Cup was eventually won by the “Reds,” and presented to the house captains, Sheila Harrison and Barrie Riley, by Mr. A. Pringle, headmaster, who congratulated them upon their achievement. Winners of the respective events were as follows: - Infants III., 30 yards flat: Boys, 1 J. Bradbury, 2 T. Simpson, 3 R. Barker, 4 E. Speak; girls, 1 A. Selby, 2 E. Lewis, 3 A. Page, 4 N. Cooper. Infants I and II., 40 yards flat: Boys, 1 R. Smith, 2 J. Selby, 3 P. Whitehouse, 4 D. Stokes; girls, 1. J. Mills, 2 B. Dooley, 3 A. Lewis, 4 M. Thorpe. Standard I., 50 yards flat: Boys, 1 B. Maskery, 2 R. White, 3 D. Foulds, 4 B. Smithurst; girls, 1 P. Dobbs, 2 S. Butlin, 3 M. Berrisford, 4 P. Coleman. Infants III., egg and spoon: Boys: 1 R. Cooke, 2 K. Buttery, 3 D. Smith, 4 P. Amott; girls: 1 Ann Page, 2 S. Hughes, 3 N. Cooper, 4 M. Marriott. Standard II., 60 yards flat: Boys, 1 J. Hibbert, 2 J. Harpham, 3 T. Barton, 4 A. Amott; girls: 1 Jean Bradley, 2 Linda Gregory, 3 D. Wigley, 4 J. Woods. Infants I and II., hoop race: Boys, 1 R. Cooke, 2 E. Parr, 3 D. Sutcliffe, 4 P. Whitehouse; girls: 1 K. Hanson, 2 E. Butlin, 3 J. Mills, 4 B. Dooley. Standard III., 70 yards flat: Boys, 1 D. Green, 2 W. Lounds, 3 B. Purdy, 4 S. Harpham; girls: 1 J. Shacklock, 2 D. Lounds, 3 M. Kitson, 4 J. Pears. Standard I., potato race: Boys, 1 K. Darrington, 2 I. Pryor, 3 B. Maskery, 4 R. White; girls: 1 S. Butlin, 2 M. Berrisford, 3 J. Lawmon, 4 P. Dobbs. Standard IV., 80 yards flat: Boys, 1 A. Maskery, 2 T. Smithurst, 3 B. Green, 4 P. Hanson; girls: 1 B. Castledine, 2 M. Brown, 3 M. Sherrard, 4 J. Gregory. Standard II., obstacle race: Boys, 1 H. Amott, 2 J. Hibbert, 3 T. Barton, 4 J. Harpham; girls: 1 J. Shacklock, 2, H. Hanson, 3 J. Pears, 4 D. Lounds. Standard II., skipping race: Girls: 1 L. Gregory, 2 J. Bradley, 3 D. Wigley, 4 J. Woods. Standard III., sack race: Boys, 1 M. Glynn, 2 D. Green, 3 K. Haddon, 4 B. Purdy. Standard IV., wheelbarrow race: Boys, 1 A. Maskery and P. Hanson, 2 S. Ellis and K. Hanson, 3 J. Cade and L. Derbyshire, 4 F. Ward and S. Oldershaw. Standard IV., three-legged race: Girls, 1 B. Leivers and D. Fell, 2 M. Beard and M. Brown, 3 A. Swindell and B. Castledine, 4 H. Hanson and C. Brassington. Relay race: Boys, 1 Red and Blue (tied), 2 Yellow, 3 Green; girls: 1 Yellow, 2 Red, 3 Blue, 4 Green. High jump: Boys, 1 T. Smithurst, 2 B. Riley, 3 A. Maskery, 4 D. Green; girls: 1 B. Leivers, 2 M. Barton, 3 S. Harrison, 4 H. Hanson. The officials were Messrs. H. Fishlock, A. Bonsall, E. Speak and Mrs. J. Brown; recorder, Mr. A. Pringle; starter, Mr. E. Howell; marshals (infants), Miss F. G. Wilbraham (red), Mr. J. Dunsford (blue), Mrs. E. Waplington (green), Mrs. E. Bradshaw (yellow), Mrs. F. M. Clarke; clerk of the course, Mr. C. Wallis; gatekeeper, Mr. A. M. Maskery.

1951 Jun 29 JD Sch Suc JACKSDALE SCHOOL SUCCESSES At the recent admission to Grammar School examination, the following scholars attending the Jacksdale County Primary School, have been successful: - Cedric F. Grainger, New Westwood, and Jeffrey Westmoreland, Main Road, Jacksdale, tenable at the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Mansfield; Edward N. Bonsall, Dixie Street, Jacksdale, tenable at a Grammar School; Maureen Sherrard, Barrows Hill Lane, Westwood, and Marie Brown, Barrows Hill Lane, Westwood, tenable at the Sutton-in-Ashfield Grammar School.

1951 JDSch Sports 044 SCHOOL SPORTS AT JACKSDALE On Tuesday afternoon of last week, the Jacksdale Cricket Ground was the happy scene of a large gathering of parents, scholars, and friends, when the annual sports of the Jacksdale County Primary School was held. This proved to be the most successful sports meeting since the present headmaster, (Mr. A. Pringle), came to take over the Jacksdale headship in 1937. The weather was ideal for the occasion, and Mr. Pringle, in his opening remarks said he was delighted to see such a large number of people showing interest in the school and children, and he extended an invitation to them to join their Parent-Teacher Association. The success of the school, he said, was due to the co-operation of the parents and teachers, also to the influence of the churches and chapels in the neighbourhood. Mr. Pringle presented the silver Challenge Cup to the winning house (blue), who had obtained 85 points during the afternoon, and the recipients were Cedric Grainger, (captain of the boys), and Mavis Heathcote (captain of the girls), who received the Cup amid loud cheers. Other winning houses were 2nd, yellow, with 77 points, green with 65½ points, and red, with 52½ points. Molly Beard, (senior prefect of the school), called for three cheers for Mr. Pringle and the staff, and afterwards the officials were entertained to tea by the staff of the school. A special welcome was accorded Mr. Arthur Wallis, (father of Mr. C. Wallis, a member of the school staff). Results: - 30 yards flat, infants, class 3, boys: - 1, Alan Taylor, 2, Neil Haddon, 3 Michael Willmott, 4, David Smith. Girls: - 1, D, Baldry, 2, M. Martin, 3, C. Hughes, 4, N. Cooper. 40 yards flat, infants, classes 1 and 2, boys: - 1, Paul Whitehouse, 2, James Newell, 3, John Randall, 4, John Linathan. Girls: - 1, Ann Lounds, 2, Jacqueline Golds, 3, Betty Dooley, 4, Enid Butlin. 50 yards flat, standard one, boys: - 1, Roland Smith, 2, Basil Cheeseman, 3, Eric Grainger, 4, David Carrington. Girls: - 1, Ruby Castledine, 2, Maureen Thorpe, 3, Barbara Martin, 4, Joyce Starling. Egg and spoon race, infants, class 3, boys: - 1, James Thurman, 2, Jim White, 3, John Judson, 4, John Holmes. Girls: - 1, Carol Barton, 2, Mary Gregory, 3, Ramond Hall, 4, Maria Buttery. 60 yards flat, standard 2, boys: - 1, Basil Maskery, 2, Ivan Pryor, 3, Kenneth Darrington, 4, Donald Foulds. Girls: - 1, J. Bradley, 2, M. Hill, 3, J. Gregory, 4, S. Butlin. Hoop race, infants, classes 1 and 2: - 1, Robert Barker, 2, Brian Whittemore, 3, Edwin Lancaster, 4, Rex Sheriston. Girls: - 1, Carol Rhodes, 2, Kathleen Harrison, 3, Ann Selby, 4, Sandra Harris. 70 yards flat, standard 3, boys: - 1, John Harpman 2, Tom Barton, 3, Neil Lemon, 4, Colin Anthony. Girls: - 1, Phyllis Hill, 2, Mary Hill, 3, Linda Gregory, 4, Jean Bradley. Potato race, standard 1, boys: - 1, B. Cheeseman, 2, Dennis Stokes, 3, Ivor Skelton, 4, Arthur Gregory. Girls: 1, Wendy Matthews, 2, Ann Lewis, 3, Joyce Slack, 4, Janet Crampton. 80 yards flat, standard 4, boys: 1, Derek Green, 2, Wallace Lounds, 3, Geoffrey Crampton, 4, Trevor Golds. Girls: - 1, Marie Brown, 2, Maureen Sherrard, 3, Sheila Anthony, 4, Joyce Shacklock. Obstacle race, standard 2, boys: - 1, Colin Anthony, 2, Basil Maskery, 3, Roy Bacon, 4, Anthony Gascoigne. Girls: - 1, Pam Derbyshire, 2, Christine Brassington, 3, Kathleen Lancaster, 4, Mavis Hanson. Skipping race, standard 2, girls: - 1, Joyce Gregory, 2, Margaret Berrisford, 3, Jean Bradley, 4, Sheila Butlin. Sack race, standard 3, boys: - 1, Bernard Flint, 2, Selwyn Bland, 3, Raymond Forsdick, 4, Roy Bacon. Wheelbarrow race, standard 4, boys: - 1, Michael Glynn and John Roberts, 2, George Castledine and Trevor Golds, 3, Dennis Brown and Eric Hughes, 4, Michael Wood and Clive Smith. Three-legged race, standard 4, girls: - 1, Marie Brown and Molly Beard, 2, Maureen Sherrard and Ann Fishlock, 3, Una Hall and Mavis Heathcote, 4, Marlene Kitson and Joyce Shacklock. Team relay race, boys: - 1, blue, 2, red, 3, green, 4, yellow. Girls: 1, green, 2, blue, 3, yellow, 4, red. High jump, boys: - 1, G. Crampton, 2, Derek Green, 3, Cedric Grainger, 4, G. Castledine. Girls: - 1, Maureen Sherrard, 2, Hazel Hanson, 3, Joyce Shacklock and Dorothy Lounds tied. The ground was kindly loaned by permission of the committee of the Miners’ Welfare, and officials for the afternoon were: - Judges – Messrs. A. Bonsall, F. Barker, H. A. Simpson, Mrs. J. Brown and Mrs. G. Sherrard; recorder – Mr. W. P. Constable; starter – Mr. J. Bonser; referee – Mr. A. Pringle; marshals – (infants) Miss F. G. Wilbraham, (red house) Miss E. Hardstaff, (blue house) Mrs. E. Waplington (green house) Mrs. N. Rushton, (yellow house) Mrs. F. M. Clarke, clerk of course, Mr. C. Wallis.

1951 Aug 17 OLD FOLKS PARTY AT JACKSDALE Nearly 200 Jacksdale, Westwood and Pye Hill old age pensioners attended a party held at Jacksdale County School on Wednesday in last week. Presents of 5s. each were presented to the oldest man of the party, 85-year-old Mr. G. Slater, the oldest woman, Mrs. L. Hubble also aged 85, and the oldest married couple present, Mr. and Mrs. J. Walters, who recently celebrated their diamond wedding. Mrs. A. Beresford, who celebrated her 80th birthday at the party, was presented by Mrs. E. Gee (secretary of the Old People’s Committee) with a birthday cake made for her by relatives. After the party the old people were taken to Ladybower Dam in buses. The Rev. H. Biddell (vicar of Selston) presided.

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INTER-SCHOOLS SPORTS AT JACKSDALE By kind permission of the Jacksdale Miners’ Welfare the West Notts. Junior Schools Athletics Association (Eastwood Branch) held their Inter-Schools Sports on the Jacksdale Cricket Ground, on Wednesday of last week. The event attracted a large crowd of scholars, parents and friends, and they were rewarded with some excellent competitive results, the competing schools being represented by: Awsworth; Cossall; Devonshire Drive, Eastwood; Beauvale, Eastwood; Jacksdale; Church Hill, Eastwood; Gilthill, Eastwood; Portland Row, Selston, and Bagthorpe. The 1952 champions were: Girls – Devonshire Drive, Eastwood, with 30 points; Boys – Bagthorpe, 27 ½; and the remaining places were: Girls – Beauvale, Eastwood 25; Bagthorpe 14; Jacksdale 11; Gilthill, Eastwood, 10; Portland Row, Selston, 7; Awsworth, 3; Boys – Devonshire Drive, Eastwood, 13; Beauvale, 12; Portland Row, Selston, 10; Jacksdale and Cossall tied with 7 points each; Church Hill 1½. DETAILS: Boys, 7 years, 60 yards. – 1, Church Hill; 2, Beauvale; 3, Gilthill. Girls, 7 years, 60 yards. – 1, Gilthill; 2, Portland Row, Selston, and Beauvale tied. Boys, 8 years, 60 yards. – 1, Gilthill; 2, Beauvale; 3, Bagthorpe. Girls, 8 years, 60 yards. – 1, Beauvale; 2, Jacksdale; 3, Beauvale. Boys, 9 years, 80 yards. – 1, Devonshire Drive; 2, Devonshire Drive and Jacksdale (tied.) Girls, 9 years. 80 yards. – 1, Jacksdale; 2, Devonshire Drive; 3, Beauvale. Boys, 10 years, 80 yards. – 1, Bagthorpe; 2, Beauvale; 3, Awsworth. Girls, 10 years, 80 yards. – 1 and 2, Devonshire Drive; 3, Awsworth. Boys, 7 years, sack race. – 1, Portland Row, Selston; 2, Gilthill; 3, Church Hill. Girls, 7 years, sack race. – 1, Gilthill; 2, Beauvale; 3, Portland Row, Selston. Girls, 8 years, sack race. – 1, Gilthill; 2, Beauvale; 3, Bagthorpe. Boys, 8 years, sack race. – 1, Cossall; 2, Portland Row, Selston; 3, Bagthorpe. Boys, 9 years, ball relay. – 1, Bagthorpe; 2, Church Hill; 3, Beauvale. Girls, 9 years, skipping. – 1, Beauvale; 2 and 3 Portland Row, Selston. Girls, 10 years, skipping. – 1, Gilthill; 2, Devonshire Drive; 3, Portland Row, Selston. Boys, 10 years, dribble ball. – 1, Beauvale; 2, Portland Row, Selston; 3, Cossall. Girls, open, egg and spoon relay. – 1, Beauvale; 2, Devonshire; Bagthorpe. Boys, open, obstacle. – 1, Gilthill; 2, Portland Row, Selston; 3, Bagthorpe. Girls, open, high jump. – 1, Bagthorpe; 2, Devonshire Drive; 3, Gilthill. Boys, open, high jump. – 1 and 2, Church Hill and Bagthorpe (tied); 3, Devonshire Drive. Girls, open relay, 8 x 80 yards. – 1, Devonshire Drive; 2, Bagthorpe; 3, Beauvale. Boys, open relay, 8 x 80 yards. – 1,Bagthorpe; 2, Awsworth; 3, Devonshire Drive. The officials were: - Referee: Mr. J. W. Spittlehouse (Devonshire Drive); announcer: Mr. W. L. Oldbury (Beauvale); starter: Mr. A. T. C. Brown (Beauvale); starter’s stewards: Mrs. J. Laycock (Beauvale); and Mr. R. Wilson (Bagthorpe); judges: Miss M. Fletcher (Portland Row), Miss I. Stirland (Gilthill), Miss M. Hodgkinson (Beauvale), Mrs. D. Mann (Portland Row), Mrs. E. M. Riley (Jacksdale), Mr. H. E. Eggleshaw (Portland Row), Mr. T. Morley (Devonshire Drive), and Mr. A. Pringle (Jacksdale); recorders: Mr. F. S. Farnsworth (Church Hill), Mr. J. Bonser (Jacksdale). The secretarial duties were carried out by Mr. J. Bonser.

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JACKSDALE COUNTY JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTS Jacksdale County Junior School Sports, held on Monday of last week held on Jacksdale Cricket Ground. RESULTS 30 yards flat, boys, 5 years: - 1 Clive Olney (G); 2 Michael Walters (R); 3 Maurice Riley (B); 4 James Lynch. Girls: - 1 Elizabeth Dean (B); 2 Mary Wilson (B); 3 Norma Bustard (Y); 4 Betty Haney (G). Boys, 6 years: - 1 Geoffrey Cooper (Y); 2 Donald Lancaster (B); 3 Ronald Smith (R); 4 Neil Hanley (G). Girls: - 1 Maureen Hughes (R); 2 Jennifer Christian (B); 3 Janice Groves (R); 4 Sonia Bland (Y). 60 yards flat, boys, 7 years: - Alan Taylor (Y); 2 John Simpson (R); 3 Clive Rushton (Y); 4 James White (G). Girls: - 1 Carol Hughes (G); 2 Betty Wilbraham (G); 3 Pauline Castledine (Y); 4 Norma Rhodes (B). Boys, 8 years: - 1 Michael Wilbraham (B); 2 Rex Sheriston (R); 3 Raymond Cook (B); 4 Robert Barber (R). 80 yards flat, boys, 10 years; - 1 Basil Maskery (G); 2 Derek North (Y); 3 Rowland Smith (R); 4 Kenneth Darrington (G). Girls: - 1 Jean Bradley (B); 2 Patricia Dobbs (R); 3 Phyllis Hill (B); 4 Pauline Coleman (R). Egg and spoon, boys, 5 years: - 1 Raymond Beer (G); 2 Maurice Riley (B); 3 Michael Walters (R); 4 Harry Lounds (Y). Girls: - 1 Judy Groves (R); 2 Patricia Wilson (G); 3 Maureen Chadwin (Y); 4 Betty Haney (G). Hoop race, boys, 6 years: - 1 Philip Lucas (B); 2 Leslie Gregory (B); 3 Brian gains (G); 4 Geoffrey Cooper (Y). Girls: 1 Barbara Webb (B); 2 Sonia Bland (Y); 3 Carol Derbyshire.

Please note girls age 8 and 9 and boys age 9 are all mixed up. Newspaper cutting not complete.

1954 JDSch Prizes 041 PRIZE DISTRIBUTION AT JACKSDALE Mr. A. Pringle (headmaster of Jacksdale County Junior School) presided at a function which took place last Thursday afternoon, in the presence of a large number of parents, on the occasion of the annual distribution of prizes. Mr. Pringle gave a welcome to the visitors, and explained that most of the book prizes were given by the Parent-Teacher Association, and the progress prizes by members of the staff. On behalf of the children, Mr. Pringle thanked Mr. E. Brudenell for his services, and the donors of the prizes. Mr. Edgar Brudenell (school manager) stated that the co-operation of parents with members of the staff was essential for the advancement of the child and it was quite evident that the local Parent-Teacher Association was very active. Mr. Brudenell presented prizes to: - Infants. – Class 3: Year’s good work, Gerald Fowkes; handicraft (girls) Jane Newbold, (boys) Colin Earnshaw; progress, Ann Clarke. Class 1 and 2: Year’s good work, Pat Brogdale; handwork (girls) Pam Wilbraham, (boys) Alan Bough; progress, Eric Renshaw. Standard 1: Essay, Carol Hughes; needlework, Karen Ruzicka; art, Philip Lucas; merit prize, Susan Cope; progress, Donald Shacklock. Standard 2; Essay, Dorothy Hall; needlework, Patricia Mills; art, Raymond Cook; progress, Gillian Blythe. Standard 3, Essay, Anezka Ruzicka; needlework, Betty Dooley; art, Dudley Fowkes; progress, Pauline Roberts. Standard 4, Essay, Derek North; needlework, Joyce Starling; art, Derek North; highest total in three R’s, Adrian Clarke; progress, Eric Parr; general progress, (a) Brian Skelton (b) Yvonne Wright. Special Class: Essay, Barry Peterson; needlework, Pauline Simpson; art, Ronald Barker; progress, Janice Groves. The Nottinghamshire Education first swimming certificates were presented to Ralph Cook, Paul Harry Clarke, Janice Mills, John Ward, Ronald Roberts.

1954 Dec 17 CHRISTMAS PARTIES AT JACKSDALE Christmas festivities at Jacksdale County Junior Schools commenced on Tuesday afternoon, and this was the infant’s event, in charge of Misses F. G.Wilbraham and E. Hardstaff. Games were heartily indulged in, and there was a Nativity play by scholars of standard three. Songs and recitations were also given. Tea was partaken of in the School Canteen, when over 60 children sat down to a splendid repast, and to add to the gaiety the rooms were specially decorated, and there was a Christmas tree, kindly given by the N.C.B. Mr. Harvey Reed, recently appointed to the school staff, was responsible for the decorations. Assistance for the party was given by members of the School Canteen, together with members of the Parent-Teacher Association. Miss Hardstaff gave thanks on behalf of the school, and Mr. A. Pringle (headmaster) called for the children to give thanks to Miss Wilbraham and Miss Hardstaff. On Wednesday, standards one and two arranged their party, in charge of Mrs. E.Waplington and Mrs. A. Peacock. Games and the Nativity play occupied the time, and about 100 scholars had a tea. Standards three and four held their festivities on Thursday, with Miss N. Dalby and Mr. H. Reed in charge of the proceedings. There were further members of the Parent-Teachers Association present. At the end of the celebration on Monday, Mr. A. Pringle eulogized the work of the Parent-Teacher Association in the help they had given, and pointed out that both the staff and the P.T.A. had one common interest, that of the children.

1954 Dec 17 2 JACKSDALE On Wednesday evening the Bible Study was held in the Full Gospel Hall, convened by Pastor. G. Oldershaw. Eunice Tinklin played the organ for the singing of hymns, and an offering was taken for church funds. Jacksdale branch of Codnor Park and Ironville Co-op. Women’s Guild met on Monday evening, Mrs. A. Berry presiding. The speaker was Miss H. M. Gibson. A vote of thanks was accorded the speaker by Mrs. G. Clarke and Mrs E. Mills. Mrs. J. Pirdue was the pianist. Refreshments were served. The following three appointments have been made at Jacksdale County Junior Schools and the respective positions will be taken up in the New Year: - Mr. A. R.Amos (Kirkby Woodhouse), at present teaching in the City of Nottingham; Miss Margaret Sheriston, Jacksdale (a former pupil of the school), now teaching at Heanor; and Mrs. Dobb, teaching at Sutton-in-Ashfield. The monthly branch meeting of the Legion took place on Monday at the Portland Arms, Mr. C. V. Earnshaw presiding. A letter from the Women’s Section asked for assistance for the forthcoming children’s party, and the following was formed: Messrs. C. V. Earnshaw, J. Cook, sen., J. Cook, jun., E. Pursglove, R. Thomas, J. L. Tapp, and L. Duffin. On Saturday evening in the Full Gospel Hall, the Fellowship meeting was held, convened by Mr. S. Tinklin. Scriptures were read by Mr. W. H. Newell, sen., and Mrs. Podmore, and a duet was sung by Sandra Mitchell and Yvonne Newell. The biblical questions were asked by Mr. W. H. Newell, sen., and the speaker was Mr. W. Newell, jun. At the gospel service on Sunday evening the speaker was Pastor. G. Oldershaw. The soloist was Margaret Traunter and Miss R. Bacon was at the piano. The Jacksdale Branch of the O.A.P. Association arranged their annual Christmas party on Tuesday evening in the Welfare. The proceedings commenced with a tea, when about 90 members sat down. The tables were tastefully decorated by members of the ladies committee who also attended to the company. The remainder of the evening was spent in concert, and the following artistes contributed to a delightful programme. Mr. F. Smedley (piano accordion), Mrs. Hill (soprano), Mr. and Mrs. Sam Carrington (solo and comedy numbers), and Mr. Morgan (pianoforte selections) who also accompanied his daughter in her solos. Mr. F. Barsby occupied the chair, and Mrs. J. Thorpe played the piano.

1954 Dec 24 PRESENTATION AT JACKSDALE JNR. SCHOOLS

The Jacksdale County Junior School was on Monday afternoon the scene of a presentation ceremony, when three members of the staff were the recipients of gifts to mark their departure. Miss Florence Gladys Wilbraham, of Wagstaff Lane, Jacksddale, retired from the teaching profession after over 40 years of service. Her schools included Westwood, Cinderhill, Berridge Road (Nottingham), Forest Fields Infants’ School (Nottingham), and Jacksdale County Junior School. The gift to Miss Wilbraham was an eight-day clock with chimes, and Mr. A. Pringle (headmaster of the school), on behalf of the children, parents and staff, made the presentation. As Miss Wilbraham did not desire a public presentation, Mr. Pringle wished her many years of happy retirement. During the ceremony, presentations were made to Mrs. F. M. Clarke, of the Post Office, Jacksdale, who has been on the staff at Jacksdale School for seven years, and to Mrs. E. M. Riley, Swanwick, a member of the staff for three years, and formerly a scholar and pupil teacher there, both of whom resigned this term.

1955 Feb 11 NEW HEAD FOR JACKSDALE SCHOOL

MR. F. T. LARKINSON’S APPOINTMENT On September 1st, Mr. Frank T. Larkinson, Paulson’s Drive, Mansfield, will take up the headship of Selston Jacksdale County Junior Mixed and Infants’ School. A teacher for 19 years, he is president-elect of Mansfield District Schoolmasters’ Association. His first appointment was at Newgate Lane Junior School, Mansfield, and after five years at an R.A.O.C. training establishment he took up an appointment at Pleasley Hill Secondary Modern School. In September, 1949, he was appointed deputy headmaster at Carter Lane Junior School, Mansfield, where he is teaching at present. He was educated at Brunts Grammar School, Mansfield, and at Nottingham University College. He is a former secretary of Brunts Old Boys’ Cricket Club and Mansfield Schools Swimming Association. He has also held the chairmanship and secretaryship of Notts. Schools Swimming Association since its inception in 1949. Mr. Larkinson is also a class one football referee. A keen Methodist, he is a former society steward, and trustee of Bridge Street Methodist Church, Mansfield, and is secretary of Mansfield Bridge Street Circuit quarterly meeting.

1955 June 17 JACKSDALE As a result of the dance organised by Mr. Hy. Riley, and recently held in the Selston Matthew Holland Schools, the funds of the Pye Hill, Jacksdale, and Westwood Old People’s Party, will benefit to the extent of £7 12s. 0d. Mr. Riley, and all helpers are thanked for their services which enabled the effort to be so successful. Mrs. A. Berry presided at a meeting of Jacksdale Branch of Codnor Park and Ironville Co-op. Women’s Guild on Monday evening, when the speaker was Mrs. A. Jones of Glapwell, on “History and the purpose of the Guild.” A vote of thanks was given by Mrs. A. Berry and Mrs. H. Cooper, and the pianist was Mrs. J. Pirdue. Refreshments were served by Mrs. J. Hill and Mrs. I. Simons. Jacksdale County Junior School came third in the drama competition at the musical festival held in the Matthew Holland School, last Thursday. The competition was a one-act play, entitled “Hereward the Wake,” and the scholars who were successful were: John Linathan, Neil Haddon, John Randall, Anezka Ruzicka and Kathleen Truman. In the elocution for the eight-year olds, which attracted some 25 competitors, Jane Clay was awarded a second certificate. On Saturday evening in the Full Gospel Hall, the Fellowship meeting was held, and David Taylor was the convenor. Scriptures were read by Eunice Tinklin, Sandra Mitchell, and Mrs. M. Mitchell gave the question. The soloist was Mr. Geo. Tinklin, and speakers were Mrs. S. Tinklin and Mrs. H. Newell. On Sunday evening there was a gospel service, when the convenor and speaker was Pastor. G. Oldershaw. A solo was delightfully rendered by Miss Dorothy Gold, of Plymouth, and Miss Eunice Tinklin was at the piano. Mr. C. V. Earnshaw presided at the monthly meeting of the Men’s Section of Jacksdale and District Branch of the British Legion, on Monday evening, and was supported by Mr. J. Cook, jun. (secretary) and Mr. R. W. Major (treasurer). Final arrangements were made for the branch to be represented at the county rally in Nottingham on Sunday, for the first time for over 20 years. The parade will be led by the band of the 1st Battn. Sherwood Foresters, making their first appearance in the City since returning from the Middle East. A bus will leave Jacksdale at 1-15pm.

1955 June 29 JACKSDALE HEADMASTER RETIRING There was a large assembly of visitors, parents, teachers and scholars present last Thursday afternoon, at the Jacksdale County Junior and Infants’ School, the occasion being a presentation of book prizes to the scholars, given by the Parent-Teacher Association and members of the school staff. Mr. A. Pringle, headmaster, was the compere and made the presentation of awards. The chief item of interest, however, was a presentation to Mr. Pringle upon the occasion of his retirement as headmaster, and he was the recipient of a Westminster chiming timepiece, this gift being handed to him by Mr. A. R. Amos, a member of the school staff, supported by two head prefects, Richard Armstrong and Katherine Truman, who gave him a silver pencil. Mr. Pringle said that after 18 years as headmaster of the Jacksdale County School, he handed the torch to his successor, Mr. Larkinson, at present first assistant at Carter Lane School, Mansfield. Since this school was built at Jacksdale, some 50 years ago, it has had only two head teachers in Mr. G. W. Stringfellow and Mr. Pringle, and the latter was pleased to say that after such a long retirement, his predecessor was still active, and he hoped that he would have the good fortune to maintain similar health and alertness for such a long period. Jacksdale, Mr. Pringle said, was fortunate to have such parents such children. He found in his close contacts with the parents over the years, that they had a very keen interest in the welfare, training and education of their children, and they value the Sunday Schools in the area, which are a splendid asset to the County School. It is grand to note that many parents have encouraged their children to join such local movements as Girl Guides and Brownies, Boy Scouts and Cubs, and the First Aid Cadets, all of which are co-operating with the school in the training of the children as useful citizens of the future. Of the school staff he paid a tribute to their loyalty, and for the assistance during his years of office. Speaking of the special class (for the retarded and handicapped children) he said they had been specially commended by H.M. Inspector in his last report. Mrs. J. Clarke, he said, was especially interested in this class of work. Mr. Pringle first entered the teaching profession half a century ago at Sutton-in-Ashfield. During this long period he served in Australia and New Zealand, Bondi, Sydney, and was headmaster at Woodstock, New Zealand for about four years. In addition to the presentation clock, Mr. Pringle has been the recipient of numerous gifts, as tokens of appreciation of the high esteem which he is held. The musical of the event was supplied by the scholars. There was also a P.T. display, given by the scholars. The classrooms were thrown open for the visitors to inspect the work of the children, and they had high praise for the efficiency and progress of the scholars concerned. AWARDS: Infants 3. – Good work for the year: Malcolm Knight; good work since enrolment: Geoffrey Wilde; handwork (boys): Thomas Wilbraham; handwork (girls): Lorraine Willmott; progress (teachers prize): Janet Birch. Infants 1 and 2. – Good work for the year (boys): John Stubbs; good work for the year (girls): Norma Bustard; handwork (boys): Derek Lewis; handwork (girls): Susan Ellis; progress (teachers prize): Ian Pryor. Standard 1. – Highest marks for three R’s: Patricia Brogdale; needlework: Pamela Wilbraham; art: David Tate; essay: Carole Henshaw; progress: (teachers prize): Maureen Topliss. Standard 2. – Highest marks for three R’s: Karen Ruzickova; needlework: Kathleen Roberts; art: Jim White; essay: Maureen Hughes; progress: (teachers prize): Betty Wilbraham. Standard 3. – Highest marks for three R’s: Dorothy Hall; needlework: Anne Leatherland; art: Raymond Cook; essay: Anna Maria Csonka; progress: (teachers prize): Michael Willmott. Standard 4. – Highest marks for three R’s: Dudley Fowkes; needlework: Betty Dooley; art: Michael Wilbraham; essay: Anezka Ruzickova; progress (teachers prize): Margaret Barnett. Special class. – Highest marks for three R’s: Terence Gascoigne; needlework: Pauline Simpson; needlework (special prize): Irene Maskery; art: Roland Barker; essay: Monica Hannon; progress (teachers prize): Ann Lounds; general progress for the year (headmaster’s prize): Barry Patterson.

1955 Dec 30 CHILDRENS PARTY AT JACKSDALE Upwards of 140 children were in festive mood on Christmas Eve, when they gathered in Jacksdale Miners’ Welfare to be presented with gifts from Santa Claus. The arrangements were carried out by the entertainments’ committee: Messrs. R. Castledine, J. Clarke, J. Marshall, J. Barton, J. Doleman, K. Abbott, K. Thorpe, S. Kendrick, L. Dove, D. Cooper, E. Maskery, and J. Fox Holmes and Mesdames J. Barton, K. Thorpe and J. Doleman. The M.C. was Mr. J. Barton, and a fancy dress competition was judged by Mr. W. E. Bridgett and Mrs. R. Watkins, their awards being as follows: Under 7 years, comic- 1 David Jevons (Nigger Minstrel); over 7 years, serious- 1 Kenneth Derbyshire (Safety First), 2 Ann Cunliffe (Lavender Lady); over 7 years, comic – 1 Janice Gregory (P.C.49), 2 (equal) Rosito Vines, Pat and Rita Brogdale, and Carol Barton. The programme included music (provided by Jowitt’s, of Ripley) and games, with the assistance of Mr. W. J. Bowmer. Winners of competitions were Mr. W. Fletcher, Mr. Ken Housley, Mr. D. Cooper, Mr. W. J. Bowmer, and Mr. D. Woolley. The party was made possible as a result of various efforts arranged throughout the year, and Mr. J. Fox Holmes was responsible for all the secretarial arrangements.

1956 Jun 15 CONCERTS IN JACKSDALE SCHOOLS Judging by the attendance on Tuesday evening in the Jacksdale County Junior School, the concert given by the scholars in standards one, two, three and four on the proceeding evening must have been very popular, in as much there was a large number of parents and friends present to witness the repeat performance. They came away highly satisfied with the fare provided, and congratulations are due to all taking part, together with those responsible for the training of the children. The headmaster, Mr. F. T. Larkinson, presided, and the arrangements were carried out by him and members of the school staff, the proceeds being for the School Funds. The programme included two plays, “Excerpt from Peter Pan.” by standard two, and “Snow White” by standard four. There sea shanties by standard one, choral verse speaking by standard four, and a French song by standard three. In addition there were pianoforte solos, poems, and the infants’ percussion band, which gave nursery rhyme selections.

1956 Jun 29 JACKSDALE COUNTY SCHOOL SPORTS Jacksdale Miners’ Welfare Cricket Ground was the scene on Wednesday of last week of the annual sports, arranged under the auspices of the Jacksdale County Primary School. There was a good muster of scholars, teachers, parents and friends who witnessed some very interesting and keen events. Winners of the Jacksdale and Pye Hill Coronation Sports Shield were the infants. Class 1, who gained 57 points, and Standard 3 were runners-up with 48 points. The officials and details of the various races were as follows: - Mr. and Mrs. B. Brown, Mr. W. P. Constable, Mr. F. Revill (judges): Mr. T. Durose (recorder): Mr. A. R. Amos (starter): Mr. F. T. Larkinson, Miss E. Hardstaff, Mrs. E. Waplington, Miss M. E. Sheriston, Mrs. N. Webb, Miss. J. M. Parker, Miss B. I. Dobb (stewards). RESULTS Flat race, boys aged 5 years: – J. Stuart, A. Wharmby, B. Westmorland; girls: S. Corney, B. Lounds, B. Pirdue. Hoop and bean bag, boys aged 5 years: M. Westmorland, J. Stuart. M. Bullock; girls: B. Lounds, C. Walker, W. Kirk. Flat race, boys aged 6 years: T. Wilbraham, T. Wilson, A. Smedley; girls: A. Reynolds, R. Allen, J. Wilson. Bean bag, boys aged 6 years: T. Wilbraham, T. Wilson, A. Smedley; girls: R. Allen. D. Stokes, M. Denton. Flat race, boys aged 7 years: M. Bacon. F. McCulloch. M. Wright; girls: S. Rhodes, C. Stapleton, J. Stuart. Flat race, boys aged 8 years: D. Lewis, P. Wild, C. Olney; girls: A. Clarke, C. Cornell, N. Bustard. Flat race, boys aged 9 years: P. Enion, D. Kitson. P. Allen; girls; M. Berrisford, P. Harris, J. Storer. Flat race, boys aged 10 years: J. Simpson, J, White, A. Taylor; girls: A. Hibbitt, G. Hughes, R. Hart. Flat race, boys aged 11 years: N. Haddon, K, Buttery, M. Gregory; girls: D. Baldry, M. Wigley, J. Derbyshire. Flat race, 150 yards, boys aged 11 years: N. Haddon, M. Gregory, J.Lounds. Sack race, girls aged 7 years: C. Stapleton, J. Stuart, N. Hewes; boys: R. Gibbons, M. Knight, P. Buttery. Sack race, girls aged 8 years: C. Henshaw, C. Smithurst, J. Newbould; boys: P. Wild, B. Rhodes, J. Wild. Sack race, boys aged 9 years: P. Enion, K. Langdon, P. Allen. Sack race, boys aged 10 years: J. Simpson, A. Taylor, G. Cooper. Skipping race, girls aged 9 years: J. Storer, M. Berrisford, P. Harris. Skipping race, girls aged 10 years: C. Hughes, A. Hibbitt, C. wild. Skipping race, girls aged 11 years: D. Baldry, J. Derbyshire, M. Wigley. High jump, boys: R. Mason (4ft.), N. Haddon; girls: D. Baldry (3ft. 8in.) V. Bradley. The proceeds were in aid of the children’s Christmas party. Thanks were extended to the chairman and committee of the Jacksdale Miners’ Welfare Cricket Club for the loan of the ground.

1956 Oct 5 HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICES AT JACKSDALE The Jacksdale County Junior School was the scene last Wednesday, of a harvest festival service, held in the School Hall. The produce was brought by the children, and arranged by Miss E. Hardstaff, of Jacksdale, and Mrs. N. Webb, and afterwards the following service was held. – Infants: “We bring to Thee our offerings,” Jean Wilson (corn), Sally Haddon (flowers), Robin Fearn (bread and cake), Anne Reynolds (fruit) and Philip Morehen (vegetables): “We thank Thee Lord, for this fair earth”; Psalm 67, read by Clive Olney and Robert Ball; Infants: “The fields and vales” and “Country Workers”; Psalm 104, read by Pauline Abbott and Sonia Bland; Infants: “Thanksgiving for Harvest” and “Harvest Thanksgiving”; Standard 4: “Harvest” “We thank you, Lord of Heaven”; Standard 1: A poem, “Bread.” By H. E. Wilkinson; “For the beauty of the earth”; Standard 2: A poem, “September,” by Mary Howitt; a reading by Jim White and Christine Rhodes from St. Matthew, chapter 13; Standard 3: The feeding of the animals; “Here in the country’s heart”; an address by Mr. F. T. Larkinson (headmaster); “Glad that I live, am I.” Later the produce was sold by auction, under the direction of Mr. A. R. Amos and Mr. F. T. Larkinson. Proceeds of the event were for the school funds.

1956 Dec 28 SCHOOL FESTIVITIES AT JACKSDALE School festivities took place in Jacksdale County Junior Schools, with the infants opening the festive season. A feature was the visit of Santa Claus (Mr. F. Barker), and each child received a gift from a Christmas tree. The festive spirit continued on Monday and Tuesday when teas were served by members of the staff and friends. Every child helped to make his or her own fancy party hat, and prizes were awarded for the most original designs. Judges were Miss F. G. Wilbraham, Mrs. Sheriston and Mr. R. Webb. A carol service followed on Wednesday and took the form and took the following form. – Carol: “Once in Royal David’s City”; readings by Malcolm Knight and Gerrard Fowkes; carol: Infants’ Class III, “Jesus’ Birthday”, readings by Maureen Chadwin and Lyn Beecroft; carol: Infants’ Classes I and II. “Snowy Flakes”; reading by Maureen Davey; carol: Standard I. “The Holly and the Ivy”; readings by Thomas Wilbraham and Anne Reynolds; carol: Standard II. “Past Three O’clock”; readings by Trevor Green and John Simpson; carol: Standard III. “Child in a Manger”; reading by Betty Wilbraham; carol: Standard IV. “Austrian Carol”; carol: Special Class. “While the herds were watching”; address: “The Christmas Story.” by the headmaster. Carol: “Away in a Manger,”

1957 Jul 5 JACKSDALE SCHOOL SPORTS The annual school sports were held on the Miners’ Welfare Ground, Jacksdale (by kind permission) last Wednesday week. Winners of the Jacksdale and Pye Hill Coronation Sports Shield were Standard IV, with 44 points; runners-up: Infants’ Class III, 43, Standard I, 42. Officials were: Mr. M. Hunt (starter), Mr. J. Clarke, Mr. J. Wilde and Mr. F. A. Revill (judges). RESULTS Flat race. – Boys, aged 5: 1 I. Hill, 2 G. Hartley, 3 P. Butlin, 4 C. Abbott; girls: 1 L. Reeves, 2 A. Vasilevskis, 3 S. Haddon, 4 P. Ryan. Hoop race. – Boys, aged 5: 1 G. Amott, 2 F. Lounds, 3 R. Derbyshire, 4 A. Parkin; girls: 1 S. Haddon, 2 P. Ryan, 3 L. Reeves, 4 A. Vasilevskis. Flat race. – Boys, aged 6: 1 J. Stuart, 2 D. Haddon, 3 M. Westmoreland, 4 C. Truman; girls: 1 P. Clark, 2 L. Rawson, 3 J. Needle, 4 L. Culligan. Skittle race. – Boys, aged 6: 1 J. Stuart, 2 D. Birch, 3 D. Haddon, 4 D. Haney; girls: 1 B. Lounds, 2 C. Walker, 3 P. Fry, 4 B. Pirdue. Flat races. – Boys, aged 7: 1 N. Topliss, 2 T. O’Donnell, 3 M. McCulloch; aged 8: 1 M. Bacon, 2 C. Wigley, 3 F. McCulloch, 4 N. Marshall; aged 9: 1 C. Olney, 2 D. Lewis, 3 G. Howard 4 B. Rhodes; aged 10: 1 P. Enion, 2 P. Lucas, 3 P. Allen, 4 M. Bullock; aged 11: 1 J. Simpson, 2 R. Johnson, 3 G. Cooper, 4 J. Holmes. Flat races. – Girls, aged 7: 1 M. Hall, 2 J. Wilson, 3 R. Allen, 4 L. Earnshaw; aged 8: 1 M. Wilson, 2 A. Rhodes, 3 S. Oliver, 4 S. Gregory; aged 9: 1 M. Wilson, 2 A. Clarke, 3 N. Bustard; aged 10: 1 P. Harris, 2 M. Berrisford, 3 V. Oliver, 4 M. Hughes; aged 11: 1 C. Hughes, 2 B. Wilbraham, 3 A. Hibbitt, 4 R. Hall. Sack races. – Boys, aged 7: 1 M. McCulloch, 2 N. Marshall, 3 C. Bullock, 4 R. Cummings; aged 8: 1 K. Lowe, 2 F. McCulloch, 3 K. Hartley, 4 T. Wilson; aged 9: 1 B. Rhodes, 2 D. Lewis, 3 G. Howard, 4 J. Wilde; aged 10: 1 K. Langton, 2 P. Allen, 3 P. Enion, 4 P. Lucas. Sack races. – Girls, aged 7: 1 M. Denton, 2 L. Earnshaw, 3 M. Lindley, 4 J. Wilson; aged 8: J. Brogdale, 2 J. Stuart, 3 S. Rhodes. Skipping races. – Girls, aged 9: 1 M. Wilson, 2 D. Flint, 3 C. Henshaw, 4 S. Rhodes; aged 10: 1 P. Harris, 2 M. Berrisford, 3 M. Hughes, 4 V. Oliver; aged 11: 1 J. Burgin, 2 C. Hughes, 3 A. Hibbitt, 4 C. Wild.

1957 Jul 26 JACKSDALE Pastor F. Horner, of Chesterfield, paid another visit to the Full Gospel Hall, on Wednesday evening, to speak to members at the weekly Bible Study. Miss Brenda Newell presided at the organ. The Mothers’ Union met in the Church Rooms, Jacksdale, on Thursday, presided over by Mrs. R. J. Dunford. Arrangements were made for the garden party to be held in September. Mrs. J. Musgrove officiated at the piano, and refreshments were served by Mrs. H. Bakewell, Mrs. M. Wibraham and Mrs H. Leighton. All the services in the Full Gospel Hall on Saturday and Sunday were convened by Pastor F. Horner, of Chesterfield. Mrs. D. Taylor and Miss Brenda Newell accompanied. Master David Tate was soloist on Sunday evening. The prayer, praise and testimony gathering on Monday evening was convened by Mr. P. Oldershaw. A whist drive was held in the Social Clubroom on Monday, Mr. Archie Cartlidge being the M.C. Prize-winners were: Ladies – 1 Mrs. S. Bonsall, 2 Mrs. A. Cartlidge. Gentlemen – 1 Mrs. F. Skelton, 2 Mrs. H. Amott. Mrs. G. Barker won the snowball and Mrs. E. Mills the weekly competition. A knock-out was won by Miss A. M. Bailey and Mrs. F. Skelton, with Mrs E. Sewell and Mr. A. Cartlidge as runners-up. An interesting feature in Eastwood and district is the formation of a Rounders League for girls, open to junior schools in the area. Jacksale County Junior School, who are members of the organisation, have experienced two narrow defeats, 8-6 against Holly Hill, Selston, and 1-0 against Bagthorpe, and are hoping for a more successful session. The training is in the hands of Miss M. E. Sheriston and Mrs. N. Webb. The Social Club was the scene of another whist drive on Wednesday evening, when prizes were won by: Ladies, 1 Mrs. E. Thurman, 2 Mrs. E. Mills. Gents, 1 Mrs. S. Roberts, 2 Mrs. H. Edwards. Mrs. C. Adshead won the “snowball,” and Mrs. W. Riley the weekly competition. The M.C. was Mr. A. Cartlidge. A knock-out competition was won by Mrs. W. Riley and Mrs. G. Barker. While Mrs. H. Edwards and Mrs. E. Lambley were second. Although much disappointment was felt at the absence of the Alfreton No. 1 Choir owing to the bus strike, the secretary of the Old Age Pensioners’ Association ably improvised a programme on Tuesday evening, which the large company thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. J. Tinsley officiated as chairman and Mrs. J. Thorpe played the piano. Contributing items were Mrs. J. Gregory, Mrs. J. Pemberton, Mrs. Wm. Short, Mrs. Jack Riley, Mrs. Martin and Eva Randall, Mr. J. White, Mrs. Martin (pianist) and Mr. Stuart. Refreshments were served by Mesdames Barsby, Elkington, Short, Hutchinson, Hill and Ward. Several prizes were won in the competition and Mr. F. Barsby expressed thanks to all who had contributed to the programme. The secretarial arrangements were carried out by Mr. Wm. Short.

1957 Jul 26 2 JACKSDALE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL Golden Jubilee celebrations took place in the County Junior School on Wednesday afternoon and evening, when over 200 parents and friends including Mrs. B. M. Sharrard (chairman of the School Managers), Mr. Frank Barker, Mrs. Grundy, and Mr. A. Pringle (former head of the school) now residing in Lincoln, and past members of the staff attended. In the afternoon, the classrooms were open for inspection, and parents saw how children progressed in their work, and had a talk with the headmaster, Mr. Larkinson, and members of the staff. There was also a display of school uniform, and country dancing took place inside the school owing to weather conditions. Scandinavian and English Country Dancing was a delight to the large company, the scholars having been trained by Mrs. N. Webb and Mrs. B. I. Dobb. The classrooms were open during the evening, when Mr. Larkinson spoke to the parents, answering numerous questions on the education of the children. The day was brought to a successful conclusion by the scholars of Standard IV, who gave a play entitled “The Mayor’s Mistake,” the children were trained by Mrs. N. Webb. The first part of the original school buildings, which is now used as a canteen, was built in the year 1907, and the main part 1908. All the arrangements were ably undertaken by Mr. Larkinson, together with members of the staff.

1957 Sep 20 Top Missing. A Harvest Festival Evangelist Tom Wilson as speaker. A duet was rendered by Pastor and Mrs. Walters, of the Nottingham Assembly. Mrs. P. Hunt presided at the piano. A harvest festival presentation service was held in the County Junior School on Wednesday afternoon, when a large number of scholars, teachers, parents and friends attended. Those taking part in a number of musical and biblical contributions were Douglas Haddon, Helen Clay, Bridget Pirdue, Christopher Truman, Colleen Walker, Roy Wharmby, Sally Haddon, Linda Rawson, Peter Bryan, Ian Hill, Ian Smedley, Julia Greasley, Graham Fry, Pat Clarke, Ann Reynolds, Pamela Fry, Michael Greaves, Geoffrey Thorpe, Nora Hewes, Brenda Haddon, Gail Radford, Barbara Webb, Peter Allen, Karen Ruzickova, Sonia Bland, Mary Wilson, Pauline Abbott and David Willmott. The head teacher gave the harvest story, and the hymns were introduced by Eric Castledine, Philip Aston, Alan Walker and Joan Simpson. The pianist was Mrs. N. Webb, and decorations were in the hands of Miss E. Hardstaff and Mrs. N. Webb. The event was organised by Mr. F. T. Larkinson and members of the staff, and realised about £18 for the Children’s Christmas Party Fund.

1958 Jan XMAS PARTIES AT JACKSDALE SCHOOLS On Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, Christmas parties were held for the children of Jacksdale County Primary School. Monday was the infants’ party day, but before they had tea there were games and a fancy hat competition. The winners of this competition were: Eileen Hodgkinson (Christmas Cake), Peter Lounds (Christmas Tree), Peter Bryan (Holly Tree), and Lynn Culligan (Post Early For Christmas). On Tuesday, the first and second year juniors had their party. Once again there were games and the fancy hat competition. The competition winners in this age group were: Anne Reynolds (Christmas Cake), Maureen Lindley (Wizard), Rhena Allen (Winter), Thomas Wilbraham (The Nativity), Malcolm Knight (Crackers), and Geoffrey Wilde (Santa’s Rocket). The final Christmas party, which was on Wednesday, was for the third and fourth year juniors. The winners of the fancy hat competition were: Denise Cooper (Yule Log), David Kirkby (Christmas Lantern), Peter Allen (Sputnik III), Dorothy Flint (SputnikII), Karen Ruzickova (Crinoline Lady), Paul Enion (Post Early For Christmas). Preparations for the parties were in the hands of friends, parents and members of staff. On Friday afternoon the headmaster, Mr. F. T. Larkinson, conducted a carol service for the school. At the conclusion of the service, Mr. Larkinson extended good wishes from himself, the staff and scholars to Miss M. E. Sheriston on her forthcoming marriage and to Mrs. B. I. Dobb on leaving the school to take up another appointment in Lougborough.

1958 Jun 27 CONCERT AT JACKSDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL A concert, given by the children of Jacksdale County Primary School in the School hall on Tuesday evening of last week, and repeated on Wednesday evening, was attended by a very appreciative audience. the headmaster (Mr. F. T. Larkinson) presided and introduced the items. The Infant Department’s Percussion Band, trained by Mrs. Stubbins, accompanied by Miss E. Hardstaff and conducted by John Golder (Class 2), rendered a programme of popular nursery rhymes. The School Choir, conducted and trained by Mrs. N. Webb, and accompanied by Mrs. M. Hunt, also sang a number of pleasing items, including “Christopher Robin,” “The Goslings,” and “Five Eyes.” The School Recorder Group played “Air from Water Music,” “Emperor Quartet,” and “Silent Worship,” from the opera Tolomeo. Scholars of Standard II presented the play “Safety First,” produced by Mrs. E. M. Simpson, which earned a third class certificate at the recent Selston Drama Festival. For Standard IV, Mrs. N. Webb produced the operetta “Let the Wind Blow,” written by Miss Elspeth Whitaker. The operetta tells the simple story of the Jolly Miller, his pretty daughter Mary, her sailor sweetheart Bob, and the wicked Squire Peel, and introduced the following songs, “Begone dull care,” “Jolly Miller,” “Blow the man down,” “My Bonny,” “John Peel,” “O Dear,” “Let the Wind Blow,” “Little Brown Jug,” “Goodnight Ladies,” “Fare thee well,” and the dance “Dashing away with the Smoothing Iron.” Miss M. Quigley and Mrs. E. Waplington were in charge of seating and Mr. J. T. Topping, the stage arrangements. Proceeds were for school funds.

1958 Jun 27 2 SCHOOL SPORTS AT JACKSDALE A large crowd of parents and friends assembled on the Jacksdale Miners’ Institute ground on Tuesday, for the annual School Sports of Jacksdale County Primary School. The weather was fine and an enjoyable afternoon was spent by children and adults alike. Officials were: judges, Mr. J. Clarke, Mr. W. P. Constable, Capt. R. J. Dunford, CA., and Mr. J. Wilde; recorders, Mrs. H. Brogdale, Mrs. R. J. Dunford; starters, Mrs. M. E. Simpson, Mr. J. T. Topping; stewards Miss E. Hardstaff, Mrs. H. Stubbins, Mrs. E. Waplington, Mrs. M. Hunt, Mrs. E. Bradshaw, Miss M. Quigley, Mrs. N. Webb. Results. – Infants: Boys flat race, age 5, 1 J. Newbold, 2 J. Czonka, 3 M. Ryan. Girls flat race, age 5, 1 J. Lounds, 2 A. Tapp, 3 A. Appleby. Boys flat race, age 6, 1 P Lounds, 2 G. Hartley, 3 I. Smedley. Girls flat race, age 6, 1 L. Rawson, 2 L. Reeves, 3 J. Bramley. Boys obstacle race, age 5, 1 J. Czonka, 2 J. Newbold, 3 A. Tinklin. Girls obstacle race, age 5, 1 J. Lounds, 2 A. Appleby, 3 A. Tapp. Boys obstacle race, age 6, 1 B. Bryan, 2 R. Harris, 3 G. Hartley. Girls obstacle race, age 6, 1 L. Reeves, 2 P. Ryan, 3 L. Rawson. Juniors: Boys flat race, age 7, 1 A. Amos, 2 D. Butcher, 3 T. Martin. Girls flat race, age 7, 1 Y. Bradley, 2 M. Primmer, 3 B. Pirdue. Boys flat race, age 8, 1 N. Topliss, 2 M. McCulloch, 3 C. Bullock. Girls flat race, age 8, 1 S. Lumb, 2 D. Stokes, 3 A. Reynolds. Boys flat race, age 9, 1 K. Lowe, 2 N. Marshall, 3 F. McCulloch. Girls flat race, age 9, 1 M. Wilson, 2 S. Gregory, 3 M. Rhodes. Boys flat race, age 10, 1 P. Wild, 2 C. Olney, 3 J. Wild. Girls flat race, age 10, 1 J. Newbold, 2 N. Gregory, 3 A. Clarke. Boys flat race, age 11, 1 P. Enion, 2 P. Allen, 3 M. Bullock. Girls flat race, age 11, 1 P. Harris, 2 M. Berrisford, 3 V. Oliver. Boys sack race, age 7, 1 A. Amos, 2 P. Morehen, 3 T. Martin. Girls egg and spoon race, age 7, 1 Y. Bradley, 2 M. Primmer, 3 E. Hodgkinson. Boys sack race, age 8, 1 K. Mills, 2 A. Smedley, 3 M. Westmoreland. Girls egg and spoon race, age 8, 1 A. Reynolds, 2 L. Goodall, 3 S. Lumb. Boys sack race, age 9, 1 K. Lowe, 2 M. Knight, 3 A. Gibson. Boys sack race, age 10, 1 J. Wild, 2 M. Walker, 3 C. Olney. Girls skipping race, age 9, 1 M. Wilson, 2 A. Barton, 3 S. Gregory. Girls skipping race, age 10, 1 J. Newbold, 2 A. Rhodes, 3 J. Groves. Girls skipping race, age 11, 1 P. Harris, 2 P. Dovey, 3 P. Grainger. Boys 100 yards flat race, age 11, 1 P. Enion, 2 P. Allen, 3 M. Bullock. The Pye Hill and Jacksdale “Coronation” Sports Shield was won this year by Infants Class 3, with a total of 48 points.

1958 Stringfellow Obit Jul 18 FORMER JACKSDALE SCHOOLMASTER DEATH OF MR. G. W. STRINGFELLOW Many friends at Jacksdale will learn with regret of the death in Worksop Hospital, on Sunday, of Mr. George William Stringfellow, of Ollerton Road, Ordsall. Mr Strinfellow was the founder headmaster of Jacksdale Schools in 1908, and moved to Retford in 1937, on his retirement. Cremation took place at Wilford Hill on Wednesday, preceded by the funeral service at All Hallows Church, Ordsall.

1958 Jul 25 JACKSDALE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL SECOND OPEN DAY On Wednesday week, Jacksdale County Primary School held its second open day, when during the afternoon and evening children were able to meet their parents and to take them round the school. In each class there was an exhibition of work done by the children, including group work in a great variety of subjects, needlework, art and craftwork. All examination papers and reports were on show, and parents were able to discuss with the class teacher the progress of their children. Seventy-four per cent of the children brought one or both parents, and many returned at the evening for a second visit. “Open day” closed with prize distribution, when the large attendance of parents included Mr. and Mrs. J. Sharrard, Mr. F. Grundy and Mr. C. T. Coates school managers. The headmaster Mr. F. T. Larkinson, spoke to the parents. He said that “open day” was not intended to be a display. Much quiet and unobtrusive work was carried out, and the school was proud to claim that it was a happy and hardworking place and much of the work devoted to the three R’s did not lend itself to display work. “Open day” was really an occasion for parents to come into the school and discuss with the staff, children’s work in term and examinations and also terminal reports. He asked parents to note particularly the comments on the reports and to appreciate the thought and hard work that this had demanded of the staff. He went on to pay tribute to the staff, particular those who, in addition had to work at home. Without them, he said that the Education Service in these days would break down. He also paid tribute to those many parents who send their children regularly and punctually, well fed and clothed, and alert after refreshing sleep, and well mannered. “We, as parents and teachers can be proud of the many children like this in the school.” In conclusion, he explained the purpose of book prizes and said that an effort was made to reward progress, effort and helpfulness, so that many children found it possible to win a prize during their junior school life. The prizes were presented by Captain R. J. Dunford, Church Army, serving St. Mary’s Church, Westwood. Captain Dunford expressed his appreciation as a parent having a child in school, in being invited to present the prizes. He noted with pleasure of the beauty of content of the books he was about to present, and reminded the children and parents of the greatest book of all – The Bible – our greatest heritage. He said that parents of children in the school must be very thankful that their children were in the hands of a headmaster and staff who also believed that religious was the basis of all teaching. Capt. Dunford then presented prizes as follows. – Secondary Schools Selection Examination (1958): Sonia Bland, Patricia Brogdale, Carole Henshaw, Maureen Hughes, Karen Ruzicka. (Mansfield Queen Elizabeth Grammar School for Girls); Patricia Osborne, David Kirkby, (Eastwood Hall Park Secondary Technical School). Essay Competition (“School Uniform”): Sonia Bland, Patricia Brogdale, Karen Ruzicka (Std. IV): Dorothy Danford (Std. III): Mary Primmer (Std. I). Progress Prizes. – Standard IV: Karen Ruzicka, Denise Cooper, Donald Lancaster, Michael Heathcote, Basil Hall, Pamela Wilbraham and Paul Enion. Standard III: Christine Gration, Clive Olney, Janet Dobbs, Pauline Abbott, Alan Baugh, Gerard Fowkes, Dorothy Dunford and Ian Pryor. Standard II: Nora Hewes, Brenda Haddon, Jeanette Brogdale, Ann Rogers, Malcolm Knight, Geoffrey Beard, Geoffrey Wilde and Danny Elliott. Standard I: Mary Primmer, Brian Davey, Andris Vasilevskis, Neil Marshall, Linda Earnshaw and Dennis Taylor. Special Class: Melvyn Bacon, Christine Barker, Pamela Harris, Keith Skelton and Michael Wright. Transition Class: John Stuart, Michael Westmoreland, Helen Clay, Bridget Pirdue and Lyn Culligan. Infants’ Class 2: Eileen Hodgkinson, Sandra Johnson, Judith Needle, Josef Czonka, David Butcher, Christopher Brown, Colin Renshaw, John Goulder, Malcolm Bullock, Raymond Clay and Graham Fry. Infants’ Class 3: Angela Tapp, Christine Rawson, John Newbold, Ian Revill, Jennifer Lounds, Elizabeth Fincham, Ian Hill, Vera Webb and Paul Rawluk. Ald. Mrs. J. Sharrard, chairman of the managers, thanked Captain Dunford for presenting the prizes, and congratulated the headmaster and staff for all that they had done, with a special word for the caretaker, Mr. F. A. Revill.

1958 Dec 26 JACKSDALE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL ANNUAL CAROL SERVICE For the first time the annual carol service of Jacksdale County Primary school was held in St. Mary’s Church, Westwood. The church was filled with parents, children, School Managers and friends, the focal point of the service being the manger. The service opened with “O Come all ye Faithful,” and readings from the scriptures were by Mr. J. F. Hewes, Mesdames R. J. Dunford, M. Fowkes, M. Clark, E. Fincham, P. Abbott and M. Newbold (parents); Dorothy Dunford, and Gerard Fowkes, Pauline Abbott and Jane Newbold, and Maureen Chadwin and Mary Wilson. The Christmas Story was told by the Vicar of Selston (Rev. G. N. Pearce), and the organist was Mrs. M. Hunt. Children taking part in the tableaux at the manger were: Geoffrey Thorpe (Joseph), Janice Harpham (Mary), Maureen Riley, Jean Wilson, Susanna Lumb, Linda Earnshaw (Wise Men), Malcolm Knight, Neil Topliss, Geoffrey Beard, and Geoffrey Wilde (Shepherds). The infants’ classes offered their gifts of toys and games at the manger. Those taking part were: Janice Bramley, Joy Rushton, Jane Castledine, Graham Duffin, Edward Smith, Vera Webb. The juniors offered symbols of adult life and work from local industries. Those taking part were: John Stuart (pipe clay worker), Lynda Rawson (housewife), Christopher Truman (woodworker), Judith Needle (builder), Jeffrey Barton (miner), and John Goulder (mineral factory worker). A collection for Church restoration funds realised £4. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, the children had their Christmas parties. Staff and children had been very busy decorating their classrooms and the staff and helpers prepared the food and tables. On the afternoon of each party children had games and also a competition for the best party hat or for the best Christmas parcel. Monday was the Infants’ party day and this was organised by Miss E. Hardstaff, Mrs. E. Else and Mrs. H. Stubbins. Winners of the party hat competitions were: - Class 3: Janet Castledine (Christmas cake), Joy Rushton (Christmas cracker), Susan Knight (box of crackers), Lita Reeves (palm tree), Gail Holmes (golliwog), Heather Wallis (cake), Ralph Amott (Treasure Island), Graeme Fowkes (Christmas cracker), Graham Duffin (Christmas tree), John Wilde (Christmas cake), and Edward Kirkby (Glad tidings). Classes 1 and 2: Janice Bramley (birthday cake), Angela Tapp (Christmas), Elizabeth Fincham (mince pie), Robert Harris (clown), John Newbold (plum pudding).

1959 Aug 21 JACKSDALE TEACHER Death of Mrs. H. Stubbins Mrs. Hannah Stubbins, of Palmerston Street, Jacksdale (New Estate), died on Friday of last week in Mansfield General Hospital, following a long illness. She was 69 years of age. Formerly Miss Hannah Grainger, Mrs Stubbins was born at Old Westwood, and was a member of the staff at Jacksdale Council Schools, until five weeks ago, when she was compelled to finish owing to illness. Mrs. Stubbins leaves one daughter, Mrs. S. Younger. The funeral took place on Tuesday in Selston Churchyard, the Vicar, the Rev. G. N. Pearce conducting the service. Mourners were: Mrs. S. Younger (daughter), Mrs. V. Grainger, Mr. and Mrs. G. Grainger (brothers and sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. F. Hodgkinson, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bacon (brothers-in-law and sisters), Mrs. H. Cartlidge, Mrs. D. Slack (nieces), Mr. V. Hodgkinson (nephew) and Miss Anne Younger (grand- daughter). Jacksdale Council Schools were represented by three members of the staff, Miss. D. Hardstaff, Mrs. Bradshaw and Mr. Topping.

1959 Dec 25 JACKSDALE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL Christmas Parties Children’s Christmas parties were held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week, Wednesday being the day of the infants’ party. Thursday, 1st and 2nd year juniors, whilst 3rd and 4th year juniors had their party on Friday. Tea on each occasion was prepared by the staff, who were ably assisted by parents. On each day there were games, competitions, etc., organised by the staff, and held in the school hall before tea was taken in the canteen. Every child wore a home-made mask, and these were judged for originality of design, prizes being awarded as follows: - Wednesday. - Infants, Class 3: Richard Caudwell (Horace Hare), Patrick Culligan, (Clown), Felicity Hutton (Clown), Linda Riley (Black Cat). Classes 1 and 2: Graeme Fowkes (Mouse), Barbara Leeke (Cat), Gary Burnham (Chinaman), Susan Knight (Christmas Pudding). Thursday. – 1st year juniors: Heather Wallis (March Hare), Rex Derbyshire (Teddy Bear), Angela Tapp (Clown), Robert Harris (Hare), Michael Bustard (Santa Claus), David Birch (Elf). 2nd year juniors: Sally Haddon (School Badge), Christopher Truman (Christmas Pudding), Bridget Pirdue (Mickey the Monkey), Helen Clay (Elephant), Janice Appleby (Lion), Elaine Tomlinson (Red Indian), Edward Smith (Owl). Friday. – 3rd year juniors: Ann Knowles (Cat), Peggy Lounds (Funny Face), Jane Brooks (Cat). 4th year juniors: Danny Elliott (Chinaman), Pamela Fry (Flower), Rhena Allen (Wild Man of Borneo).

1959 Dec School party JACKSDALE SCHOOL PARTIES Jacksdale County Primary School parties included the Infants’ on Wednesday, the 1st and 2nd years Juniors’ on Thursday and the 3rd and 4th year Juniors on Friday. Tea on each occasion was prepared by the staff, assisted by parents. There were games and competitions, organised by the staff, in the school hall before tea in the canteen. Every child wore a home- made mask. These were judged for originality of design, and prize-winners were: - Infants, Class 3. - Richard Caudwell, Patrick Culligan, Felicity Hutton, and Linda Riley. Infants, Classes 1 and 2. – Graeme Fowkes, Barbara Leeke, Gary Burnham and Susan Knight. 1st year Juniors: Heather Wallis, Rex Derbyshire, Angela Tapp, Robert Harris, Michael Bustard and David Birch. 2nd year Juniors. – Sally Haddon, Christopher Truman, Bridget Pirdue, Helen Clay, Janice Appleby, Elaine Tomlinson and Edward Smith. 3rd year Juniors. – Ann Knowles, Peggy Lounds and Jane Brooks. 4th year Juniors. – Danny Elliott, Pamela Fry and Rhena Allen.

1960 Jul 8 SPORTS DAY AT JACKSDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL The annual sports of Jacksdale County Primary School were held on the School playing field last Wednesday, when Green house won the Sports Cup with 80 points. Results Potato race, boys, 5 years: 1 Russell Harris (G), 2 Alan Meeson (Y), 3 Jeffrey Cope (G), 4 Christopher Dodd (R); girls: 1 Felicity Hutton (R), 2 Helen Pirdue (Y), 3 Patricia Thompson (Y); boys, 6 years: 1 Edward Kirkby (R), 2 Tony Rawluk (G), 3 Alan Tinklin (Y); girls: 1 Joy Rushton (G), 2 Susan Knight (Y), 3 Gillian Haddon (G), 4 Diane Chamberlain (G). Egg and spoon race, boys, 5 years: 1 Russell Harris (G), 2 Jeffrey Cope (G), 3 Christopher Dodd (R), 3 John Brooks (G); girls: 1 Felicity Hutton (R), 2 Susan Wright (G), 3 Patricia Thompson (Y); girls, 6 years: 1 Joy Rushton (G), 2 Gillian Haddon (G), 3 Sarah Haney (G), 4 Carol Smith (R); boys: 1 Edward Kirkby (R), 2 Paul Rawson (B), 3 Tony Rawluk (G). Flat race, boys, 6 years: 1 Edward Kirkby (R), 2 Alan Tinklin (Y) 3 Tony Rawluk (G). The sports cup was presented by the Rev. R. J. Dunford, who was welcomed back to Jacksdale by the headmaster, Mr. F. T. Larkinson. The house captains, Brian Fallows and Joy Rushton, received the cup on behalf of their house. Red house was second, with a total of 38 points, Yellow third with 36, and Blue fourth with only 6 points. The officials were. – Judges: Mrs. O. Atkinson, Mrs. S. Hodgkinson, Mr. T. Knight and Mrs. L. Meeson; starter: Mrs. L. Richards; recorder: Mrs. H. Bark; stewards: Mrs. E. Bradshaw, Mrs. M. H. Cotterill and Mr. D. W. Holloway; referee: Mr. F. T. Larkinson.

1960 s JD Infants Sports Jacksdale Infants’ Sports Day The Rev. J. R. Dunford presented the Sports Cup at the Jacksdale Primary Infants’ sports day on Wednesday last week and was welcomed back to the district by the headmaster Mr. F. T. Larkinson. House captains Brian Fallows and Joy Rushton received the trophy on behalf of the Green House winners with 80 points. Second were Red House, 58 points, third Yellow, 36, and fourth Blue house 6. Results (1,2,3,4 in order given): - Potato race: 5 years. – Russell Harris (G), Alan Meeson (Y), Jeffrey Cope (G), Christopher Dodd (R); Felicity Hutton (R), Helen Pirdue (Y), Patricia Thompson (Y). 6 years. – Edward Kirkby (R), Tony Rawluk (G), Alan Tinklin (Y); Joy Rushton (G), Susan Knight (Y), Gillian Haddon (G), Diane Chamberlain (G). Egg and spoon race: 5 years. – Russell Harris (G), Jeffrey Cope (G), Christopher Dodd (R) John Brooks (G); Felicity Hutton (R), Susan Wright (G), Patricia Thompson (Y). 6 years. – Joy Rushton (G), Gillian Haddon (G), Sarah Haney (G), Carol Smith (R); Edward Kirkby (R), Paul Rawson (B), Tony Rawluk (G). Flat race: 6 years. – Edward Kirkby (R), Alan Tinklin (Y), Tony Rawluk (G).

1960 Jul 22 JACKSDALE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL Open day “Open Day” was held at Jacksdale County Primary School on Thursday last, and as in the previous four years the school was open between 3 and 4p.m. and 6 and 7p.m.to give every parent an opportunity to visit the school. Even greater interest was shown by parents this year, for out of 200 families with children in the school 164 were represented on “open day” by at least one parent, and many brought both father and mother. Grandparents and past scholars were much in evidence amongst the visitors. There was a wide display of articles made in art, craft and needlework lessons. The work of every child was available for inspection-exercise books, test papers, terminal reports, etc. Parents sat down at the child’s work and examined this with the child looking on, for in many cases parents and children came to “open day” together. Parents were also able to meet the class teachers and discuss the child’s progress.

1960 Jul 22 2 JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTS AT JACKSDALE The 10th annual district junior school sports were held on Jacksdale Cricket Club ground on Wednesday last. Eighty three heats and finals were held and about 600 children competed for the Area Trophies, which this year were won by Kimberley (boys ‘trophy), Awsworth, Cossall, Kimberley, Gilthill, Nuthall and Selston Schools (girls trophy) Jacksdale, Brinsley, Holly Hill, Bagthorpe and Underwood Schools. The trophies were presented by Mr. Lawson, Deputy Director of Education for Nottinghamshire, who remarked on the enthusiasm, excitement and ability of the children, in spite of the inclement weather. The following letters indicate the schools to which the winners belong: Awsworth A (boys), B (girls); Cossall C (boys), D (girls); Eastwood E (boys), F (girls); Beauvale H (boys), G (girls); Jacksdale I (boys), J (girls); Brinsley L (boys), R (girls); Kimberley Junior boys M; Gilthill N (boys), O (girls); Holly Hill P (boys), Q (girls); Bagthorpe S (boys), T (girls); Nuthall U (boys), V (girls); Brookhill Leys W (boys), X (girls); Underwood Y (boys), Z (girls). Results: Boys. – High jump, open – 1 S. Unwin (H), 2 R. Wood (P), 3 M. Hayes (W), 4 N. De’Ath (U); dribble ball, open – 1 B. Bonsor (P), 2 B. Haslam (L), 3 N. De’Ath (U), 4. D. Hutsby (I); 7-year-old flat, 60yds. – 1 J. Rainbow (W), 2 R. Langham (M), 3 J. Gilbert (M), 4 J. Wesson (A); 8-year-old flat, 80yds. – 1 R. Mardo (I), 2 P. Walvin (P), 3 A. Parkin (I), 4 T. Rainbow (H); 9-year-old flat, 80yds. 1 M. White (M), 2 M. Head (M), 3 M. Dalton (S), 4 G. Chapman (A); 10-year-old flat, 80yds. – 1 I. Jenkinson (M), 2 T. Barker (U), 3 P. Moseley (U), 4 R. Simpson (H); 11-year-old flat, 80yds. – 1 J. Cox (U), 2 J. Gregory (S), 3 R. King (Y), 4 K. Lowe (I); 7-year-old sack, 40yds – 1 J. Chonka (I), 2 G. Clowes (P), 3 C. Burrows (L), 4 R. Langham (M); 8-year-old sack, 40yds. – 1 R. Davis (U), 2 J. Watkinson (W), 3 G. Fry (I), 4 J. Wallace (P); open 150yds., flat – 1 J. Cox (U), 2 K. Lowe (J), 3 J. Gregory (S), 4 D. Fletcher (W); 9- year-old ball relay – 1 A, 2 C, 3 S, 4 I; 4 x 80yds. shuttle relay – 1 U, 2 W, 3 Y, 4 M; girls high jump, open – 1 M. Wilson (J), 2 J. Coldman (T), 3 J. Fletcher (Q), 4 B. Marriott (O); ball relay, open – 1 J, 2 F, 3 V, 4 T; 7-year-old flat, 60yds. – 1 P. Brych (P), 2 P. Clift (R), 3 M. Sheridan (R), 4 T. Bull (T); 8-year-old flat, 60yds. – 1 S. Cross (V), 2 A. Wright (B), 3 D. Shaw (T), 4 J. Lowe (J); 9-year-old flat, 60yds. – 1 J. Ogborne (Q), 2 W. Sheldon (V), 3 J. Brych (V), 4 C. Arben (Q); 10-year-old flat, 80yds. – 1. Y. Moulton (X), 2 D. Shipman (T), 3 A. Bower (R), 4 A. Farndon (X); 11-year-old flat, 80yds. – 1 C. Heath (F), 2 S. Cooke (G), 3 M. Wilson (J), 4 A. Woodfield (Q); 7-year-old sack, 40yds. – 1 P. Brych (V), 2 S. Cumberland (G), 3 A. Tapp (J), 4 E. Jackson (R); 8-year-old sack, 40yds. – 1 S. Cross (V), 2 B. Blant (D), 3 E. Lee (T), 4 S. Clarke (Q); 9-year-old skipping, 60yds. – 1 W. Sheldon (V), 2 J. Ogborne (Q), 3 J. Harris (Z), 4 J. Carlin (X); 10-year-old skipping, 60yds. – 1 M. Develin (Z), 2 R. King (R), 3 M. Palfreyman (F), 4 B. Hankin (Q); 11-year-old skipping, 60yds. – 1 C. Heath (F), 2 M. Wilson (J), 3 J. Cox (V), 4 D. Peck (R); 4 x 80yds. shuttle relay – 1 V, 2 T, 3 F, 4 G.

1960 Dec 30 JACKSDALE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL Christmas Parties On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday last week, the pupils of Jacksdale County Primary School held their Christmas parties. On each occasion a home-made hat competition hat was held and the hats were judged by the headmaster, Mr. F. T. Larkinson, and members of the staff. On Wednesday, the infant classes held their party, Mrs L. Richards, Miss P. M. Warner, and Mrs. E. Bradshaw being responsible for the arrangements. Hat competition winners were as follows: Class 1 – Angela Tapp, John Brooks, David Maruniak, Margaret Bacon, Susan Wright, Paul Gothard, Susan Sidebottom, Graham Topliss, Trevor Lounds and Yvonne Price. Class 2 – Richard Amos, Felicity Hutton, Gillian Haddon, Patrick Culligan, Susan Taylor, Russell Harris, Carol Smith, Angela Newton, Moira Peach, Angela Slater. Junior classes 3, 4 and 5 held their party on Thursday, Mesdames M. E. Simpson, F. Mardo, E. Bradshaw, and Miss J. M. Everett being in charge of arrangements. Winners of the hat competition were: Class 3 – Susan Knight, David Casteldine, Edward Kirkby, Philip Hodgkinson, John Newbold, Lawrence Parkin, John Wilde, and Graeme Fowkes. Class 4 – Gail Holmes, Ralph Amott, Jacqueline Smithurst, Lita Reeves, Patricia Buttery, Malcolm Cook, Susan Kemp, Jennifer Lounds. Class 5 – Vera Webb, Ian Revill, Sandra Johnson, Margaret Osborne, Janet Lowe, Heather Wallis, Graham Fry, Elaine Topliss, and Christopher Rawson. The final party was held on Friday, when junior classes 6, 7 and 8 celebrated Christmas, Mrs E. Bradshaw, Miss C. M. Bromhall, Messrs, C. Beard and W. E. Marsh making all the necessary arrangements. The results of the final hat competition were as follows: Class 6 – Peggy Lounds, Tony Amos, Denise Bacon, David Pratt, Carol Maruniak, Doris Stokes. Class 7 – Andrew Parkin, John Willmott, Philip Morehen, Peter Bryan, Michael Westmoreland, Lynda Rawson, and Sally Haddon. Class 8 – Pamela Fry, Tommy Wilbraham, Linda Earnshaw, Maureen Lindley, Andrew Mardo, Michael Greaves, Brian Davey.

1960 Dec 30 2 JACKSDALE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL Carol Service in School Hall The infant children held their carol service in the School Hall on Monday week. A large crowd of parents and friends saw the children present their nativity play, and then joined with the children in the singing of carols. Those taking part in the play were: Angela Slater (Mary), Graham Duffin (Joseph), David Grainger, William Appleby, Richard Amos, (shepherds), Alan Meeson, Paul Rawson, Patrick Culligan (kings), Felicity Hutton, Jean Taylor, Angela Newton, Gillian Haddon and Moira Peach (readers). The service was arranged by Mrs. L Richards, who, with Mrs. E. Bradshaw and Miss P. M. Warner, trained the children. Mrs. F. Mardo played the piano. Carol Service in Church The annual carol service was held in Pye Hill Trinity Methodist Church on Tuesday afternoon, with a repeat in the evening for parents and friends. The church was crowded for both services. The service was arranged and conducted by the headmaster (Mr. F. T. Larkinson), who also gave the address. Prayers were offered by the Rev. Conrad Stott (Methodist Minister) during the afternoon service, and the Rev. R. J. Dunford (Curate-in-Charge, Westwood St Mary’s Church), in the evening. The service took the form of dramatic readings of the Nativity story, interspersed with carols for the choir and congregation. Those taking part were: Jenny Ball, Graeme Fowkes, Andrew Mardo and Richard Mardo (narrators), Mary Primmer and Christopher Truman (angels), Sally Haddon (Mary), Geoffrey Thorpe (Zacharias), Michael Greaves (Simeon), Helen Clay (Elizabeth), Christine Graney, Janet Lowe and Angela Tapp (shepherds), Ellen Hogg, Edward Kirkby and Sandra Spencer (wise men), Ann Appleby, Joy Rushton and Jane Tyers (priests), Jeffrey Barton (Joseph), and John Wilde (Herod). Mrs. M. E. Simpson was responsible for the production and training; Mrs. F. Mardo trained the choir and accompanied the singing of the carols. A collection was taken for the work of the National Children’s Homes and Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, by Jane Brooks, Douglas Haddon, Eileen Hodgkinson, Maureen Lindley, Susanna Lumb and Colleen Walker, and realised £7.

1961 May 12 SUDDEN DEATH OF JACKSDALE TEACHER Mrs. E. E. Bonsall

Gloom was cast over Laverick Road, Jacksdale, when it became known that Mrs. Elizabeth Elsie Bonsall, of “Bryn-Mor,” wife of Mr. Bertram Bonsall, had passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning, aged 61 years. Born at Brinsley, Mrs. Bonsall was the youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Haddon, and had spent all her married life at Jacksdale. Previously on the staff of Jacksdale Council Schools, Mrs. Bonsall was a teacher at Selston Church of England School for the past 10 years, and was on duty until last weekend. For some years she was a member of Pye Hill Trinity Methodist Church, and both the Haddon and Bonsall families have been well known and respected throughout the district for many years. Much sympathy is extended to Mr. Bert Bonsall and his daughter, Jean, in their great loss. Cremation is at Mansfield Crematorium today (Friday), and on Sunday evening a memorial service will be held in Selston Parish Church.

1961 JD School Sports Jacksdale School Sports Mrs. F. M. Grundy (manager) presented the Sports Cup to the captains of the winning Red team, Susanna Lumb and Geoffrey Thorpe, at the Jacksdale County Primary School Sports on the Jacksdale M. W. cricket ground before a large crowd. Officials were: - Judges, Mrs. R. Clay, Mrs. K. Haddon, Mrs. R. Hutton and Mr. W. L. Rawson; starters, Mr. C. Beard and Mrs. M. E. Simpson; recorders, Mrs. H. Bark and Mr. K. Simpson; referee, Mr. F. T. Larkinson. Results (1, 2 and 3 in order given): - Boys Flat races: Age 7. – D. Castledine (Green), A. Tinklin (Yellow), E. Kirby (Red). Age 8. – G, Fowkes (G), J. Csonka (R), L. Parkin (B). Age 9. – A. Parkin (R), R. Mardo (B), G. Amott (R). Age 10. –J. Brogdale (B), A. Amos (B), P. Morehen (Y). Age 11. – A. Mardo (Y), T. Wilbraham (B), K. Frost (G). Sack races: Age 7. – D. Castledine (G), E. Kirby (R), A. Tinklin (Y). Age 8. – J. Csonka (R), D. Langton (Y), C. Groves (G). Age 9. – G. Fry (G), M. Bustard (G), C. Abbott (B). Three-legged races: Age 10. – M. Hall and D. Pratt (B), B. Davey and J. Barton (Y), T. Martin and A. Taylor (R). Age 11. – D. Taylor and D. Haney (G), J. Huskinson and M. Asbury (B), K. Mills and P. Morehen (Y). Obstacle races: Age 7. – W. Appleby (B), G. Duffin (Y), R. Caudwell (G). Age 8. – K. Rowland (Y), D. Folkard (B), J. Wilde (R). Age 9. – C. Abbott (B), G. Fry (G), R. Derbyshire (R). Age 10. – R. Burgin (R), T. Tomlinson (G), J. Csonka (Y). Age 11. – D. Taylor (G), K. Mills (Y), S. Rogers (R). 4 x 100 yards relay. – Blue, Yellow, Red. Throwing the cricket ball. – J. Huskinson (B), R. Mardo (B), S. Rogers (R). Girls Flat races: Age 7. – J. Rushton (R), S. Knight (B), J. Wilmott (G). Age 8. – S. Spencer (R), J. Lounds (G), S. Hill (B). Age 9. – J. Lowe (R), H. Clay (Y), A. Lapikens (R). Age 10. – B. Lounds (R), M. Primmer (Y), Y. Bradley (G). Age 11. – S. Cheetham (B), C. Maruniak (G), A. Reynolds (Y). Egg and spoon races: Age 8. – J. Lounds (G), E. Hogg (B), R. Bradley (R). Age 7. – L. Reeves (B), J. Wilmott (G), D. Tinklin (Y). Skipping: Age 9. – J. Lowe (R), H. Clay (Y), P Ryan (R). Age 10. – Y. Bradley (G), B. Lounds (R), P. Fry (R). Age 11. – S. Cheetham (B), C. Maruniak (G), S. Lumb (R). Obstacle races: Age 7. – K. Tooby (R), M. Davis (Y), L. Renshaw (G). Age 8: - M. Osbourne (R), J. Appleby (G), S. Johnson (B). Age 9. – P. Ryan (R), M. Slack (G), J. Barker (Y). Age 10: D. Bacon (G), L. Aston (R), C. Mills (B), Age 11. – M. Lindley (Y), B. Aston (R), A. Knowles (G). 4 x 100 yards relay. – Red, Blue, Yellow. Throwing the rounder’s ball, - B. Pirdue (B), C. Maruniak (G), J. Earnshaw (B).

1961 Jul 7 JACKSDALE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL Annual School Sports A large crowd of parents and friends gathered on the Jacksdale Miners’ Welfare Ground on Friday week to see the annual junior school sports. Afterwards Mrs. F. M. Grundy (Manager) presented the sports cup to the captains of the winning Red team, Susanna Lumb and Geoffrey Thorpe. Results: Flat race, boys age seven – 1 D. Castledine (G), 2 A. Tinklin (Y), 3 E. Kirkby (R), 4 P. Rawson (R); flat race, girls age seven – 1 J. Rushton (R), 2 S. Knight (B), 3 J. Wimott (B), 4 S. Kemp (Y); flat race, boys age eight – 1 G. Fowkes (G), 2 J. Csonka (R), 3 L. Parkin (B), 4 M. Ryan (R); flat race, girls age eight – 1 S. Spencer (R), 2 J. Lounds (G), 3 S. Hill (B), 4 A. Tapp (R); flat race, boys age nine – 1 A. Parkin (R), 2 R. Mardo (B) 3 G. Amott (R), 4 K. Slater, (G); flat race, girls age nine – 1 J. Lowe (R), 2 H. Clay (Y), 3 A. Lapikens (R), 4 A. Vasilevskis (Y); flat race, boys age ten – 1 J. Brogdale (R), 2 A. Amos (B), 3 P. Morehen (Y), 4 D. Haddon (G); flat race, girls age ten – 1 B. Lounds. (R), 2 M. Primmer (Y), 3 Y. Bradley (G), 4 P. Fry (R) and J. Greasley (G); flat race, boys age 11 – 1 A. Mardo (Y), 2 T. Wilbraham (B), 3 K. Frost (G), 4 R. Fearn (R); flat race, girls age 11 – 1 S. Cheetham (B), 2 C. Maruniak (G), 3 A. Reynolds (Y), 4 S. Lumb (R); sack race, boys age seven – 1 D. Castledine (G), 2 E. Kirkby (R), 3 D. Tinklin (Y), 4 P. Rawson (R); egg and spoon race, girls age seven – 1 L. Reeves (B), 2 J. Wilmott (G), 3 D. Tinklin (Y), 4 D. Chamberlain (G); sack race, boys age eight – 1 J. Csonka (R), 2 D. Langton (Y), 3 C. Groves (G), 4 S. Cope (Y); sack race, boys age nine – 1 G. Fry (G), 2 M. Bustard (G), 3 C. Abbott (B), 4 R. Mardo (B); three- legged race, boys age ten – 1 M Hall and D. Pratt (B), 2 B. Davey and J. Barton (Y), 3 T. Martin and A Taylor (R), 4 C. Renshaw and C. Maisey (G); egg and spoon race, girls age eight – 1 L. Lounds (G), 2 E. Hogg (B), 3 R. Bradley (R), 4 S. Johnson (B); skipping, girls age nine – 1 J. Lowe (R), 2 H. Clay (Y), 3 P. Ryan (R), 4 M. Hutsby (B); skipping, girls age ten – 1 Y. Bradley (G), 2 B. Lounds (R), 3 P. Fry (R), 4 B. Pirdue (B); skipping, girls age 11 – 1 S. Cheetham (B), 2 C. Maruniak (G), 4 A. Reynolds (Y); three-legged race, boys age 11 – 1 D.Taylor and D. Haney (G), 2 J. Huskinson and M. Astbury (B), 3 K. Mills and P. Morehen (Y), 4 G. Thorpe and G. Wilde (R); obstacle race, boys age seven – 1 W. Appleby (B), 2 G. Duffin (Y), 3 R. Caudwell (G), 4 T. Aston (R); obstacle race, girls age seven – 1 K. Tooby (R), 2 M. Davis (Y), 3 L. Renshaw (G), 4 J. Gregory (B); obstacle race, boys age eight – 1 K. Rowland (Y), 2 D. Folkard (B), 3 J. Wilde (R), 4 P. Turrell (G); obstacle race, girls age eight – 1 M. Osborne (R), 2 J. Appleby (G), 3 S. Johnson (B), 4 D. Kitson (Y); obstacle race, boys age nine – 1 C. Abbott (B), 2 G. Fry (G), 3 R. Derbyshire (R), 4 A. Lounds (Y); obstacle race, girls age nine – 1 P. Ryan (R), 2 M. Slack (G), 3 J. Barker (Y), 4 J. Ball (B); obstacle race, boys age ten – 1 R. Burgin (R), 2 T. Tomlinson (G), 3 J. Csonka (Y), 4 R. Harpham (B); obstacle race, girls age ten – 1 D. Bacon (G), 2 L. Aston (R), 3 C. Mills (B), 4 J. Brooks (Y); obstacle race, boys age 11 – 1 D. Taylor (G), 2 K. Mills (Y), 3 S. Rogers (R), 4 P. Wilde (B); obstacle race, girls age 11 – 1 M. Lindley (Y), 2 B. Aston (R), 3 A. Knowles (G), 4 L. Earnshaw (B); four x 100yds. relay, boys, open – 1 Blue, 2 Yellow, 3 Red, 4 Green; four x 100yds. relay, girls, open – 1 Red, 2 Blue, 3 Yellow, 4 Green; throwing the cricket ball, boys, open – 1 J. Huskinson (B), 2 R. Mardo (B), 3 S. Rogers (R), 4 A. Mardo (Y); throwing the rounders ball, girls, open – 1 B. Pirdue (B), 2 C. Maruniak (G), 3 L. Earnshaw (B), 4 B. Lounds (R). The officials were: Mrs. R. Clay, Mrs. K. Haddon, Mrs. R. Hutton, Mr. W. L. Rawson (judges), Mr. C. Beard, Mrs. M. E. Simpson (starters), Mrs. H. Bark, Mr. K. Simpson (recorders), Mr. F. T. Larkinson (referee).

1961 Jul 14 JACKSDALE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORTS DAY A large crowd of parents and friends gathered on the school field on Friday to see the Infant Department Sports Day. Afterwards, the sports cup was presented to Margaret Price and Philip Pirdue, captains of the winning Blue team, by the headmaster, Mr. F. T. Larkinson. Results Potato race, boys, five years: 1 Arthur Reeves (B), 2 Geoffrey Ryan (G), 3 Leslie Howell (Y), 4 Stephen Burden (B); girls, five years: 1 Margaret Bacon (G), 2 Christine Haney (R), 3 Susan Tinklin (B), 4 Susan Sidebottom (G); boys, six years: 1 Russell Harris (B), 2 Robert Lounds (B), 3 Alan Meeson (Y), 4 Philip Abbott (Y); girls, six years: 1 Angela Newton (R), 2 Felicity Hutton (R), 3 Margaret Price (B), 4 Patricia Thompson (Y). Egg and spoon race, boys, five years: 1 Leslie Howell (Y), 2 Arthur Reeves (B), 3 Martyn Dudley (Y), 4 Andrew Wilson (Y); girls, five years: 1 Margaret Bacon (G), 2 Susan Sidebottom (G) 3 Jane Mullard (Y), 4 Christine Haney (Y), boys, six years: 1 Alan Meeson (Y), 2 John Stocks (R), 3 Vincent Smith (G), 4 Michael Daykin (R); girls, six years: 1 Sarah Haney (G), 2 Margaret Price (B), 3 Patricia Thompson (Y), 4 Susan Wright (G). The officials were – Judges: Mrs. O. Atkinson, Mrs. S. Hodgkinson, Mrs. T. Knight, Mrs. L. Meeson; starter, Mrs. L. Richards; recorder, Mrs. J. L. Tapp; competitors’ stewards: Mrs. E. Bradshaw, Miss P. M. Warner, Miss J. M. Everitt; referee, Mr. F. T. Larkinson.

1961 Jul 28 PARENTS’ DAY AT JACKSDALE Parents’ day was held at Jacksdale County Primary School last week, when Mr. C. Cleaver, of the County Education Advisory Staff, spoke to the children and presented prizes for the year’s work. The children received their parents afterwards, and took them to the classrooms. Here, exercise books, test papers, etc., were available for inspection, and parents sat down at the desks to examine the work. Teachers were very busy answering questions and reporting on the children’s progress. There are 300 children in the school, drawn from 210 families. Of these 175 families were represented by at least one parent – 33 per cent, is a very high figure, reflecting on the keen interest that Jacksdale, Pye Hill and Westwood parents take in their children’s educational progress. The visitors also included Alderman Mrs. B. M. Sharrard (chairman of the Managers), Mrs. D. Flynn, Mr. F. Barker (Managers) and Mrs Barker; teachers from neighbouring schools, old scholars, property owners and ratepayers who came by special invitation. Special displays included work done in needlework, art and craft lessons. On the following day the school was “open” again to receive the children who will be starting school at the beginning of the next term – 14 for the first time and 21 on transfer from the Westwood County Infants’ School. Parents were welcomed by the headmaster, Mr. F. T. Larkinson. Prizes Class 8. – Andrew Mardo, Mary Primmer, Geoffrey Thorpe, Geoffrey Wilde, Anne Reynolds, Sandra Cheetham, Brian Davey, Tommy Wilbraham, Pamela Fry, Andris Vasilevskis and Jean Wilson. Class 7. – Sally Haddon, Helen Clay, Bridget Pirdue, Lynn Culligan, Richard Mardo, Christopher Truman, Andrew Parkin, Douglas Haddon, Michael Westmoreland and Caroline Dodd. Class 5. – Christine Rawson, Rex Derbyshire, Sandra Johnson, Jenny Ball, Raymond Clay, Heather Wallis, Anita Lapikens, Christopher Brown and Maureen Slack. Class 4. – Ian Hill, Malcolm Cook, Glenys Beecroft, Jennifer Lounds, Susan Taylor, Gail Holmes, Brian Birch, Jacqueline Smethurst and John Sumner. Class 3. – Kevin Rowland, Pauline Atkinson, David Langton, Ellen Hogg, David Sidebottom, Graeme Fowkes, Jane Castledine and Rosemary Edwards. Infants’ Class 2. – Felicity Hutton, Alan Meeson. Patrick Culligan, Paul Rawson, Angela Newton, Moira Peach, Lily Renshaw, Denise Tinklin, June Beard, Michael Daykin and Lynda Smethurst. Infants’ Class 1. – Susan Sidebottom, Stephen Hunt, Susan Tinklin, Jane Mullard. Graham Topliss, Trevor Clay, John Gains, Alison Tapp, Richard Meeson, Marion Duffin and Janet Thorpe. English Schools Football Association Proficiency Certificates: Anthony Smedley, Thomas Wilbraham. Headmaster’s prize for head boy: Geoffrey Thorpe; Headmaster’s prize for head girl: Mary Primmer. Swimming certificates (first): – Geoffrey Thorpe, Keith Mills, Thomas Wilbraham, Michael Astbury, Andrew Mardo, Michael Greaves, Carl Frost, John Willmott, Linda Earnshaw, Jean Wilson, Mary Primmer and Colleen Walker.

1961 Dec 29 JACKSDALE COUNTY JUNIOR SCHOOL Christmas Parties On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday week, the pupils of Jacksdale County Primary School held their Christmas parties. On each occasion a home-made party hat competition was judged by members of the staff, prizes being awarded for the most original designs and craftsmanship. On Wednesday, the infant classes held their party, with games and competitions arranged by Mrs. E. Bradshaw, Mrs. L. Richards and Miss A. Younger. Winners of the hat competition were:- Class 1. – Janet Thorpe (Christmas bells); Susan Sidebottom (balloons); Hilary Bramley (garden); Jill Parkin (sunblaze); Richard Meeson (Santa Claus); Patrick Roberts (Snowman); Paul Gothard (Noah’s Ark); and Malvin Pepper (blackboard and easel). Class 2. – David Maruniak (Yule log); Paula Letts (plum pudding); Patricia Thompson (Christmas tree); June Davis (safety first); John Gains (topper); Yvonne Price (crown); Richard Amos (Pinky and Perky); Graham Topliss (Christmas box); Margaret Bacon (Christmas scene); and Trevor Clay (postbox). The junior classes, 3, 4 and 5, held their party on Thursday, games and competitions being arranged by Miss. I. M. Chambers, Miss F. Holt and Mrs. M. E. Simpson. Hat competition winners were:- Class 3. – Susan Taylor (Christmas tree); Denise Tinklin (Christmas tree); Felicity Hutton (bell); Marilyn Johnson (candle); Diane Chamberlain (Merry Xmas); Christine Lenton (flower petals); Brian Fallows (Santa Claus); Stephen Johnson (Fusilier); Stephen Henshaw (soldier); and Paul Rawson (Moon Base). Class 4. – Susan Hill (Santa Claus); Mary Davis (garden); Jacqueline Smethurst (Christmas crackers); Gail Holmes (Rome); Geoffrey Caddick (Christmas cake); Brian Needle (Snowman); Alan Ratcliffe (Christmas cake); and Ralph Amott (Cupid). Class 5. – Graeme Fowkes (Black Knight); John Wilde (roundabout); Philipm Hodgkinson (winter forest); John Newbold (swan); Susan Knight (cracker); Jillian Letts (the Mad Hatter); Dorrienne Kitson (Sanat Claus); and Janice Appleby (cracker). The last of the parties, for junior classes 6, 7 and 8 was held on Friday. Arrangements were made by Miss C. M. Bromhall, Mr. C. Beard and Mr. W. E. Marsh. Winners of the hat competitions were as follows:- Class 6. – Lilian Reeves (dice); Denise Bacon (Crinoline Lady); Vera Webb (Merry Xmas); Peggy Lounds (Nativity); Kay Shacklock (Christmas tree); Judith Needle (snow roof); Sandra Hill (Christmas tree fairy); and Kathleen Knowles (flower pot). Class 7. – Ian Revill (Gagarin); Graham Fry (church); Elizabeth Fincham (rest before duty); Janet Lowe (snow scene); Angela Tapp (anything to please); Heather Wallis (flower); and Raymond Clay (Big Chief Sitting Bull). Class 8. – Philip Morehen (Santa goes down the chimney); Colleen Walker (bingo); John Goulder (Christmas cracker); Helen Clay (Viscount Linley’s?); Gillian Hutton (angel); Christopher Truman (how time flies); and John Willmott (“I’m nuts”). On each day, parents prepared the food for the parties. The annual carol service was held in the School Hall on Wednesday of last week, when the children assembled for the singing of their favourite carols. Miss. I. M. Chambers accompanied the singing. The service was arranged and conducted by the Headmaster, Mr. F. T. Larkinson, who also gave the address. The lessons were read by Gillian Hutton, Richard Mardo, John Willmott, John Goulder, Helen Clay, Patricia Ryan, Douglas Haddon, Sally Haddon and Andrew Parkin (Class 8); Edward Bunt, Janice Bramley, Alan Moore, Christine Graney and Anita Lapikens (Class 7); Sandra Hill, Malcolm Cook, Judith Needle and Elaine Tomlinson (Class 6); Kevin Rowland, Edward Kirkby and Ellen Hogg (Class 5); Alan Ratcliffe, Jacqueline Smethurst, Gail Holmes, Susan Kemp, Susan Hill and Brian Needle (Class4); Geoffrey Lowe, Felicity Hutton and Andrew Brown (Class 3).

1962 Mar 9 JACKSDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL On Friday, a social was held in Jacksdale County Primary School, when the programme included old time and modern ballroom dancing, with special items for the children. Girls from the fourth year gave a display of country dancing, under the direction of Mrs. M. E. Simpson. Prizes for competitions, etc., were kindly donated by Messrs. Clarke, Newton, Revill, Sidebottom, K. Simpson and Mesdames Cope, Holroyd, Leatherland and Thurman. Winners were as follows. – Raffles: Mr. A. Chambers, Mr. C. Stratford, Mrs. K. Haddon, Paula Letts and “Mick.” Spot Waltzes: Mrs. N. Simpson and Mrs. K. Hodgkinson, Miss S. Langton and Mrs. M. Slater. Elimination Waltz: Mr. A. Storer and Mrs. C. Beard. Children’s elimination twist: John and Geoffrey Stocks. Twist competition: Meryl Bacon and Mary Denton. Mr. C. Beard and Mrs. M. E. Simpson acted as M.C.’s for dancing, whilst Mrs. L. Richards and Miss A. Younger were in charge of music. Refreshments were served by Mr. W. E. Marsh, Miss F. Holt; teas by Mesdames Allen and Crampton.

1962 Jun 29 JACKSDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL Annual Sports A large crowd of parents and friends gathered on Jacksdale Miners’ Welfare Cricket Ground on Friday to see the annual Junior School sports. Afterwards, Mr. A. Mardo presented the Sports Cup to the captains of the winning red team, Patricia Ryan and Edmond McGrath. Officials were. – Judges: Mrs. R. Clay, Mrs. R. Hutton, Mr. F. W. Naylor and Mr. W. L. Rawson; starters: Mr. C. Beard and Mrs. M. E. Simpson; recorders: Mrs. K. Haddon and Mr. K. Simpson; referee: Mr. F. T. Larkinson (headmaster). House officials. – Blue: Miss C. M. Bromhall and Mrs. L. Richards; Green: Miss I. M. Chambers and Mr. W. E. Marsh; Red: Mr. C. Beard and Miss A. Younger; Yellow: Miss F. Holt and Mrs. M. E. Simpson. Results 60 yards flat race, boys, age 7: 1 R Harris (Y), 2 A. Meeson (Y), 3 J. Stocks (R), 4 J. Cope (G); girls: 1 F. Hutton (Y), 2 J. Beard (G), 3 M. Price (B),4 A. Newton (R); boys, age 8: 1 R. Hallam (B), 2 A. Tinklin (Y), 3 D. Castledine (G), 4 P. Mullard (Y); girls, age 8: 1 J. Rushton (R), 2 S. Burgin (R), 3 J. Willmott (G), 4 K. Duffield (Y). 80yards flat race, boys, age 9: 1 J. Csonka (R), 2 G. Fowkes (G), 3 P. Turrell (G), 4 L. Parkin (B); girls, age 9: 1 A. Tapp (R), 2 S. Hill (B), 3 A. Appleby (B), 4 C. Bullock (G); boys, age 10: 1 R. Mardo (B), 2 A. Parkin (R), 3 G. Amott (R), 4 K. Slater (G); girls, age 10: 1 J. Lowe (R), 2 H. Clay (Y), 3 A. Lapikens (R), 4 G. Hutton (G). 100 yards flat race, boys, age 11: 1 A. Amos (B), 2 P. Morehen (Y), 3 D. Haddon (G), 4 C. Maisey (G); girls, age 11: 1 J. Sherrard (B), 2 K. Hannon (R), 3 C. Walker (Y), 4 B. Pirdue (B). 40 yards egg and spoon race, girls, age 7: 1 H. Pirdue (B), 2 F. Hutton (Y), 3 M. Price (B), 4 C. Gregory (Y); girls, age 8: 1 S. Taylor (B), 2 D. Chamberlain (G), 3 G. Haddon (B), 4 L. Smethurst (R). 40 yards sack race, boys, age 7: 1 P. Abbott (B), 2 J. Stocks (R), 3 L. Howell (G), 4 M. Daykin (Y); boys, age 8: 1 P. Bradley (Y), 2 P. Rawson (R), 3 T. Coles (R), 4 D. Castledine (G); girls, age 8: 1 C. Lenton (B), 2 L. Renshaw (B), 3 J. Taylor (R), 4 M. Starling (R); girls, age 9: 1 A. Tapp (R), 2 I. Haney (Y), 3 E. Topliss (G), 4 A. Appleby (B); boys, age 9: 1 J. Csonka (R), 2 B. Birch (B), 3 G. Fowkes (G), 4 K. Smith (G). 60 yards skipping race, girls, age 9; 1 L. Wilson (B), 2 A. Tapp (R), 3 I. Haney (Y), 4 D. Kitson (Y); girls, age 10: 1 J. Lowe (R), 2 P. Ryan (R), 3 M. Hutsby (B), 4 V. Webb (B); girls, age 11: 1 C. Walker (Y), 2 L. Culligan (R), 3 D. Rhodes (R), 4 E. Hodgkinson (B). 40 yards three legged race, boys, age 10: 1 G. Fry and J. Haney (G), 2 T. Healey and I. Hill (R), 3 C. Brown and J. Willmott (B), 4 A. Lounds and T. Butler (Y); boys, age 11: 1 R. Burgin and A. Taylor (R), 2 M. Hall and D. Pratt (B), 3 J. Barton and J. Csonka (Y), 4 C. Renshaw and D. Birch (G). Ball relay, boys: 1 Yellow, 2 Green, 3 Red, 4 Blue; girls, 1 Red, 2 Yellow, 3 Blue, 4 Green. Obstacle race, girls, age 7: 1 A. Tapp (R), 2 S. Slack (B), 3 P. Thompson (Y), 4 L. Taylor (G); boys: 1 V. Smith (B), 2 C. Edwards (Y), 3 P. Pirdue (B), 4 S. Hunt (R); girls, age 8: 1 J. Taylor (R), 2 S. Hall (G), 3 J. Gregory (B), 4 P. Atkinson (Y); boys: 1 T. Coles (R), 2 G. Burnham (B), 3 D. Duffin (Y), 4 B. Cook (G); girls, age 9: 1 L. Wilson (B), 2 R. Bradley (R), 3 C. Bullock (G), 4 K. Shacklock (Y); boys: 1 S. Cope (Y), 2 D. Folkard (B), 3 L. Walker (G), 4 J. Wilde (R); girls, age 10: 1 E. Tomlinson (R), 2 G. Beecroft (Y), 3 C. Taylor (G), 4 K. Knowles (B); boys: 1 C. Abbott (B), 2 E. Bunt (R), 3 A. Renshaw (B), 4 F. Renshaw (Y); girls, age 11: 1 L. Aston (R), 2 L. Rawson (G), 3 C. Mills (B), 4 P. Lounds (Y); boys: 1 A. Taylor (R), 2 C. Roberts (Y), 3 R. Harpham (B), 4 C. Renshaw (G). Relay race, girls: 1 Red, 2 Blue, 3 Yellow, 4 Green; boys: 1 Blue, 2 Yellow, 3 Red, 4 Green.

1962 Jul 20 JACKSDALE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL Infant Department Sports Day A large crowd of parents and friends gathered on Jacksdale County Primary School playing field on the occasion of the Infant Department sports day, which was held on Friday. Afterwards, Ald. Mrs. B. M. Sharrard, J.P., (chairman of the School Managers) presented the Sports Cup to Margaret Bacon and Graham Topliss, captains of the winning Green team. Officials. – Judges: Mrs. O. Atkinson, Mrs. S. Hodgkinson, Mrs. T. Knight and Mrs. L. Meeson; starter: Mrs. L. Richards; recorder: Mrs. J. L. Tapp; competitors’ stewards: Mrs. E. Bradshaw, Miss F. Holt and Miss A. Younger; referee: Mr. F. T. Larkinson (headmaster). Results Potato race. – Boys, age 6: 1 Graham Topliss (G), 2 David Fallows (Y), 3 Geoffrey Ryan (G), 4 Arthur Reeves (B); girls: 1 Susan Sidebottom (G), 2 Christine Haney (R), 3 Susan Tinklin (B), 4 Margaret Bacon (G); boys, age 5: 1 Brian Moore (R), 2 Michael Taylor (B), 3 Albert Gregory (Y), 4 Stephen Taylor (G); girls: 1 Jill Parkin (G), 2 Alison Morehen (R), 3 Dawn Payne (Y), 4 Lesley Vines (B). Egg and spoon race. – Boys, age 6: 1 Joseph Aston (Y), 2 Trevor Lounds (R), 3 Paul Clay (R), 4 Richard Meeson (B); girls: 1 Susan Sidebottom (G), 2 Sandra Birch (R), 3 Maria Leeke (Y), 4 Christine Haney (R); boys, age 5: 1 Alan Smithurst (R), 2 Patrick Wilson (B), 3 Richard Lambley (B), 4 Roy Cosford (B); girls: 1 Jill Parkin (G), 2 Eileen Holmes (B), 3 Diane Hughes (Y), 4 Alison Morehen (R). Flat race. – Boys, age 6: 1 Paul Clay (R), 2 Graham Topliss (G), 3 Geoffrey Ryan (G), 4 Arthur Reeves (B); girls: 1 Jane Mullard (Y), 2 Christine Haney (R), 3 Susan Tinklin (B), 4 Margaret Bacon (G); boys, age 5: 1 Alan Smithurst (R), 2 Tony Fullagar (G), 3 Robert Courtney (R), 4 Andrew Tomlinson (B); girls; 1 Dawn Payne (Y), 2 Alison Morehen (R), 3 Alison Amos (R), 4 Lesley Vines (B). Sack race. – Boys, age 6: 1 Arthur Reeves (B), 2 Geoffrey Ryan (G), 3 Joseph Aston (Y), 4 Graham Topliss (G); girls: 1 Marion Duffin (G), Susan Tinklin (B), 3 Sandra Birch (R), Margaret Bacon (G); boys, age 5: 1 David Dobb (Y), 2 Peter Fry (R), 3 Tony Csonka (B), 4 Tony Fullagar (G), girls: 1 Dawn Payne (Y), 2 Jill Parkin (G), 3 Julie Pettifer (G), 4 Lesley Vines (B). Obstacle race. – Boys, age 6: 1 Trevor Lounds (R), 2 Martyn Dudley (Y), 3 Geoffrey Ryan (G), 4 Arthur Reeves (B); girls: 1 Susan Tinklin (B), 2 Jane Mullard (Y), 3 Christine Haney (R), 4 Margaret Bacon (G); boys, age 5: 1 Leonard Topliss (Y), 2 Patrick Wilson (B), 3 Patrick Haney (G), 4 Brian Tinklin (R); girls: 1 Julie Pettifer (G), 2 Angela Castledine (Y), 3 Lesley Vines (B), 4 Alison Amos (R). Following the sports meeting, managers and staff of the school met to pay tribute to Mrs. M. A. Allan, who was retiring after serving as canteen assistant for the past eleven years. The headmaster paid tribute to Mrs. Allan’s unfailing courtesy, kindliness and quiet efficiency in the performance of her duties. He then presented to Mrs. Allan a handbag and purse as a token of the school’s appreciation of her services. Ald. Mrs. B. H. Sharrard (chairman of the managers) added her appreciation on behalf of the managers and the education committee.

1962 Jul 27 JACKSDALE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL Parents’ Day The school held its annual parents’ day on Thursday afternoon and evening. A record attendance was evidence of the very keen interest taken by Jacksdale, Westwood and Pye Hill parents in the educational progress of their children. The 300 children are drawn from 213 families. Of these 195 (91.5 per cent.) were represented by at least one parent. Twenty-four children from Westwood County Infants’ School, with headmistress, Miss B. M. Bland, visited the school this week, to see the school they were to enter in the autumn term, and toured the classrooms. Other interested visitors were teachers from local schools, former members of the staff, old scholars, managers and ratepayers. Each child’s exercise books, examination papers, etc., were set out for inspection. In addition there was a wide display of work done in art, craft and needlework lessons. The annual prize-giving was held in the school playground on Monday. It was attended by many parents and friends, and also present were Mr. C. A. Williams (Area Education Officer), Mesdames B. M. Sharrard, H. Flintoff, D. Flynn, F. M. Grundy (School Managers), and Miss E. Whittaker (Peripatetic teacher of Speech and Drama). The head-teacher Mr. F. T. Larkinson, addressed the parents and introduced Mrs. D. Flynn, manager, who spoke to the children, congratulating them upon the work she had seen, and also presented the prizes. The school choir, conducted by Miss A. Younger and accompanied by Miss I. M. Chambers, sang the Shepherds Song, Hush-a-bye Darling, Little David, (negro spiritual), Kookaburra, Go and Tell Aunt Nancy and English Country Garden. The verse-speaking choir (class 5) trained by Miss E. Whittaker (Eastwood Area Peripatetic teacher of Speech and Drama) and Miss I. M. Chambers recited Skipping and Don Durke of Dowdee. Prize-winners. – Class 8: Jeffrey Barton, John Brogdale, Peter Bryan, Roy Burgin, John Goulder, Douglas Haddon, Eileen Hodgkinson, Philip Morehen, Bridget Pirdue and Patricia Ryan. Class 7: Anthony Amos, Jenny Ball, Thomas Butler, Paul Butlin, Helen Clay, Melvin Hall, Sandra Johnson, Anita Lapikens, Janet Lowe, Richard Mardo, Janet Marks, Christine Rawson, Heather Wallis and John Willmott. Class 6: Lorna Aston, Brian Birch, Janice Cook, Malcolm Cook, Ian Hill, Susan Kemp, Jennifer Lounds, Peter Thurman, Elaine Tomlinson, Peter Turrell and Vera Webb. Class 5: Anne Appleby, Pauline Atkinson, Gary Burnham, John Csonka, Graeme Fowkes, Richard Hallam, Dorrienne Kitson, Susan Knight, Kevin Rowland, Kevin Smith, Sandra Spencer, John Wilde and Lynne Wilson. Class 4: Terence Aston, Stephen Burden, Richard Caudwell, Diane Chamberlain, Brian Cook, Sonia Hall, Sarah Haney, Stephen Hunt, Margaret Price, Alison Tapp and Susan Wright. Class 3: Peter Bradley, Susan Burgin, Patrick Culligan, Michael Daykin, Keith Filson, Felicity Hutton, Christine Lenton, Geoffrey Lowe, Allan Meeson and Denise Tinklin. Class 2: Margaret Bacon, John Gains, David Hodgkinson, Paula Letts, Helen Pirdue, Patrick Roberts, Susan Sidebottom and Graham Topliss. Class 1: Joseph Aston, Angela Castledine, Wendy Earnshaw, Peter Fry, Diane Hughes, Susan Parr and Geoffrey Ryan. Flower Arrangement Competition. – Class 8: Lyn Culligan, Julie Greasley, Philip Morehen and Michael Naylor. Class7: Elizabeth Fincham, Graham Fry, Sally Haddon, Christopher Maisey, Gillian Hutton, Aina Vasilevskis, Heather Wallis and Janet Lowe. Class 6: Robert Harris, Lita Reeves and Malcolm. Class 5: Richard Hallam, Edward Kirkby and Sandra Spencer. Class 4: Richard Caudwell, Diane Chamberlain and Margaret Price. Class 3: Andrew Brown, Angela Newton, John Sumner, Paul Rawson and William Appleby. Class 2: Alison Amos, David Maruniak, Richard Meeson and Jane Mullard. Class 1: Roy Cosford, Tony Csonka, Jill Parkin, Andrew Tomlinson and Julie Pettifer. Swimming Certificates. – Peter Bryan, Helen Clay, Graham Fry, Christopher Godber, Douglas Haddon, Sally Haddon, Gillian Hutton, Anita Lapikens, Janet Lowe, Christine Leek, Richard Mardo, Philip Morehen. Last paragraph not complete.

1963 Jul 12 JACKSDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL JUNIOR SPORTS Owing to the bad weather conditions, the junior school sports were cancelled on Friday week, but were held on Monday of last week on Jacksdale Cricket Ground (by permission of Jacksdale Miners’ Welfare). After the sports, the headmaster, Mr. F. T. Larkinson, presented the Jacksdale and Pye Hill “Coronation Sports Shield” to the captains of the winning red team, Janet Lowe and Rex Derbyshire. Results Flat races. – Boys, 7 years: 1 A. Reeves, 2 I Johnson, 3 G. Topliss, 4 G. Ryan; girls: 1 H. Kolomanski, 2 C. Haney, 3 Y. Gregory, 4 S. Sidebottom; boys, 8 years: 1 A. Meeson, 2 C. Wilson, 3 R. Amos, 4 R. Hanson; girls: F. Hutton, 2 A. Newton, 3 Y. Price, 4 J. Beard; boys, 9 years: 1 D. Castledine, 2 E. Kirkby, 3 A. Tinklin, 4 B. Fallows; girls: 1 C. Lenton, 2 J. Willmott, 3 S. Burgin, 4 D. Bradley; Boys, 10 years: 1 G. Fowkes, 2 D. Weston, 3 S. Hoggard, 4 L. Parkin; girls: 1 S. Spencer, 2 J. Lounds, 3 A. Tapp, 4 S. Hill; boys, 11 years: 1 G. Amott, 2 A. Parkin, 3 R. Clay, 4 I. Smedley; girls: 1 J. Lowe, 2 H. Clay, 3 A. Lapikens, 4 A. Vasilevskis. Egg and spoon. – Girls, 7 years: 1 S. Sidebottom, 2 J.Mullard, 3 C. Haney, 4 S. Tinklin; 8 Years: 1 J. Rhodes, 2 S. Wright, 3 M. Price, 4 M. Peach. Sack races. – 1 Boys, 7 years: 1 A. Reeves, 2 D. Fallows, 3 P. Rowley, 4 G. Ryan; boys, 8 years: 1 J. Gains, 2 J. Cope, 3 A. Brentnall, 4 A. Castledine; girls: 1 A. Newton, 2 M. Peach, 3 Y. Price, 4 C. Gregory; girls, 9 years: 1 D. Bradley, 2 J. Willmott, 3 S. Hall, 4 S. Burgin; boys: 1 E. Kirkby, 2 P. Bradley, 3 D. Castledine, 4 G. Smedley. Skipping. – Girls, 9 years: 1 D. Bradley, 2 J. Willmott, 3 D. Chamberlain, 4 C. Lenton; 10 years: 1 S. Hill, 2 J. Lounds, 3 S. Spencer, 4 J. Bell; 11 years: 1 J. Lowe, 2 C. Graney, 3 A. Vasilevskis, 4 H. Clay. Three-legged races. – Boys, 10 years: 1 K. Smith and G. Fowkes, 2 J. Newbold and M. Ryan, 3 M. Cook and R. Amott, 4 B. Birch and G. Gregory; 11 years: 1 T. Butler and A. Lounds, 2 J. Haney and G. Fry, 3 I. Hill and T. Healey, 4 R. Mardo and J. Willomott. Boys ball relay: 1 Yellow, 2 Green, 3 Blue, 4 Red; girls: 1 Red, 2 Blue, 3 Yellow, 4 Green. Obstacle races. – Girls, 7 years: 1 M. Duffin, 2 S. Edwards, 3 S. Birch, 4 S. Flint; boys: 1 J. Rowland, 2 D. Fallows, 3 T. Lounds, 4 M. Wilbraham; girls, 8 years: 1 A. Filson, 2 G. Haddon, 3 J. Woodfield, 4 J. Beard; boys: 1 D. Hodgkinson, 2 B. Hoggard, 3 R. Denny, 4 S. Hunt; girls, 9 years: 1 W. Payne, 2 K. Duffield, 3 J. Gregory, 4 C. Cook; boys: 1 G. Duffin, 2 G. Burnham, 3 E. Smith, 4 B. Cook; girls, 10 years: 1 E. Topliss, 2 H. Harpham, 3 E. Hogg, 4 J. Cook; boys: 1 D. Weston, 2 A. Ratcliffe, 3 B. Needle, 4 P. Turrell; girls, 11 years: 1 C. Graney, 2 S. Haddon and J. Cook, 4 J. Marks; boys: 1 G. Fry, 2 I. Hill, 3 C. Abbott, 4 D. Langton; Girls 4 x 100 yards relay: 1 Red, 2 Green, 3 Yellow, 4 Blue; boys: 1 Red, 2 green, 3 Yellow, 4 Blue. Final results: 1 Red, 117½ points; 2 Yellow, 109½; 3 Green, 108; 4 Blue, 65. The officials were. – Judges: Mrs. R. Clay, Mrs. L. C. Johnson, Mr. R. Hutton and Mrs. L. Duffin; starters: Mr. C. Beard and Mrs. F. Gaylard; recorders: Mrs. F. H. Ball and Mrs. K. Haddon; referee: Mr. F. T. Larkinson; house officials: Mrs. C. M. Bromhall, Mrs. L. Richards, Miss I. M. Chambers, Mr. W. E. Marsh, Mr. C. Beard, Miss A. Younger, Mrs. F. Gaylard and Mrs. N. Webb.

1963 Jul 26 JACKSDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL Parents’ Day and Prize Distribution The record attendance at Jacksdale County Primary School parents’ day on Thursday afternoon and evening was evidence of the keen interest taken by the parents in the educational progress of their children. The 300 children are drawn from 205 families; of these, 186, i.e., 90 per cent., were represented by at least one parent. Every child’s exercise books, examination papers, etc., were set out for inspection. In addition, there was a wide display of work done in art, craft and needlework lessons. On Friday afternoon, 18 children from Westwood County Infants’ School, who are to enter the school in September, visited the school with their mothers. Whilst the children made a tour of the school, the head teacher spoke to the mothers. Children who are to enter the reception class in September also visited the school on Friday and were introduced to their teacher, Miss. A. Younger. They, too, were accompanied by their mothers, who were received by the head teacher. On Monday afternoon the annual distribution of prizes and awards took place in the school playground, where the presentations were made by Mr. J. H. Edge headmaster of Selston Matthew Holland County Secondary School. Also present were Mrs. D. Flynn and Mrs. F. M. Grundy, school managers, along with a large crowd of parents and friends. The afternoon opened with the infants’ choir singing several songs. These were followed by the junior school choir, trained by Miss I. M. Chambers and Miss A. Younger, who sang “The Keeper,” “I Love Sixpence,” “The Dandelion,” “Bessie the Black Cat,” “Rio Grande,” “Cradle Song” and “How Do You Do It.” Prize-winners Class 1 (Infants): Tom Atkinson, Angela Castledine, Jacqueline Daykin, Peter Fry, Dawn Payne, Julie Pettifer and Nicholas Tapp. Class 1 (Infants): Paul Clay, Jane Mullard, Jill Parkin, Patrick Roberts, Paul Rowley, Susan Sidebottom, Susan Tinklin, Andrew Wilson. Class 3: Margaret Bacon, Richard Caudwell, Robert Denny, Catherine Gregory, Russell Harris, David Maruniak, Linda Taylor, Reginald Hanson. Class 4: Alan Brentnall, Alan Castledine, Lawrence Green, Brian Hoggard, Stephen Hunt, Helena Kolomanski, David Langton, Lynne Marks, Elaine Osborne, Alison Tapp. Class 5: Peter Bradley, Andrew Brown, Susan Burgin, Trevor Coles, Keith Filson, Felicity Hutton, Stephen Johnson, Paul Rawson, Linda Smethurst, Jean Taylor. Class 6: Janice Appleby, Glenis Beecroft, Janice Cook, Albert Hanson, Robert Harris, Stephen Hoggard, Mary Knowles, Jennifer Lounds, Elaine Tomlinson, Vera Webb, Leslie Walker. Class 7: Pauline Atkinson, Jane Castledine, Ellen Hogg, David Folkard, Philip Hodgkinson, Edward Kirkby, Lawrence Parkin, Alan Tinklin, John Wilde. Class 8: Thomas Butler, Paul Butlin, Helen Clay, Rex Derbyshire, Elizabeth Fincham, Graham Fry, Thomas Healey, Sally Haddon, Gillian Hutton, Janet Lowe, Richard Mardo, Janet Marks, Andrew Parkin, Christine Rawson, Maureen Slack, Elaine Topliss, Aina Vasilevskis, John Willmott. First swimming certificates: Ann Appleby, Christopher Brown, Michael Bustard, John Haney, Robert Harris, Frank Lounds, Andrew Parkin, Kevin Rowland, David Sidebottom, Angela Tapp, Elaine Tomlinson. Flower arrangement. – Class 3: Shirley Kemp, David Maruniak, Richard Caudwell; Class 2: Janet Thorpe, Susan Parr, Tony Csonka, Alan Smithurst; Class 1: Andrew Slater, John Edwards, Elaine Bullock, Dawn Mills; Royal National Lifeboat Institution essay competition, 1963: Jenny Ball.

1963 Jul 26 2 JACKSDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL Infants Sports Day On Friday the infants’ department of Jacksdale County Primary School held their sports day. Later the sports cup was presented to Eileen Holmes and Richard Meeson, captains of the winning Blue team, by the headmaster, Mr. F. T. Larkinson. Blue gained 70 points, red 56, yellow 45 and green 29. Results Egg and spoon. – Boys, age 6: 1 R. Courtney, 2 R. Meeson, 3 P. Wilson, 4 P. Roberts; girls: 1 D. Hughes, 2 E. Holmes, 3 H. Bramley, 4 J. Parkin. Boys, age 5: 1 D. Bishop, 2 A. Hill, 3 T. Gregory, 4 T. Atkinson; girls: 1 L. Goodall, 2 S. Thurman, 3 J. Daykin, 4 E. Bullock. Flat races. – Boys, age 6: 1 R. Meeson, 2 A. Tomlinson, 3 P. Clay, 4 A. Smithurst; girls: 1 A. Amos, 2 L.Vines, 3 A. Morehen, 4 D. Payne. Boys, age 5: 1 A. Hill, 2 G. Johnson, 3 D. Bishop 4 M. Dabbs; girls: 1 J. Daykin, 2 V. Chamberlain, 3 C. Sherwood, 4 M. Hosie. Potato races. – Boys, age 6: 1 K. Daybell, 2 A. Tomlinson, 3 B. Tinklin, 4 R. Meeson; girls: 1 A. Amos, 2 L. Vines, 3 M. Morehen, 4 D. Payne. Boys, age 5: 1 D. Bishop, 2 A, Hill, 3 G. Johnson, 4 M. Dabbs; girls: 1 J. Daykin, 2 V. Chamberlain, 3 C. Sherwood, 4 S. Andrews. Sack races. – Boys, age 6: 1 P. Roberts, 2 B. Tinklin, 3 P. Fry, 4 N. Tapp; girls: 1 D. Hughes, 2 A. Castledine, 3 A. Amos, 4 K. Tinklin. Boys, age 5: 1 M. Dabbs, 2 G. Johnson, 3 T. Atkinson, 4 A. Hill. girls: 1 J. Daykin, 2 C. Sherwood, 3 V. Chamberlain, 4 S. Andrews. Obstacle races. – Boys, age 6: 1 R. Meeson, 2 K. Daybell, 3 S. Taylor, 4 P. Clay; girls: 1 D. Payne, 2 L. Vines, 3 J. Pettifer, 4 K. Tinklin. Boys, age 5: 1 D. Bishop, 2 G. Johnson, 3 M. Dabbs, 4 A. Slater; girls: 1 J. Dawkin, 2 S. Andrews, 3 E. Bullock, 4 C. Sherwood. The judges were: Mrs. O. Atkinson, Mrs. S. Hodgkinson, Mrs. V. Parkin and Mrs. E. Price; starter: Mrs. L. Richards; recorder: Mrs. J. L. Tapp; competitors’ stewards: Mrs. F. Gaylard and Miss A. Younger; referee: Mr. F. T. Larkinson; house officials: Miss C. M. Bromhall, Mrs. L. Richards, Miss I. M. Chambers, Mr. W. E. Marsh, Mr. C. Beard, Miss A. Younger, Mrs. F. Gaylard and Mrs. N. Webb.

1963 Dec 27 PARTY TIME AT JACKSDALE SCHOOLS Christmas parties at Jacksdsale Junior Mixed and Infants School commenced on Tuesday week, when Classes 3, 4 and 5 held their party. The food was prepared by the parents and served in the canteen by Miss C. M. Bromhall, Miss I. M. Chambers and Mrs. N. Webb. The afternoon began with games and competitions and every child wore a home-made party hat. The competitions were judged by the headmaster (Mr. F. T. Larkinson) and members of the staff. Prize-winners were as follows: - Class 3. – First girl, Yvonne Price; first boy, David Fallows. Other prize-winners were Vincent Smith, Russell Harris and Robert Lounds. Class 4. – First girl, Janet Thorpe; first boy, Andrew Wilson. Other prize-winners were Marion Duffin, Susan Sidebottom, Stephen Butler and Martin Dudley. Class 5. – First girl, Marion Lowe; first boy, Alan Castledine. Other prize-winners were Elaine Osborne and John Gains. Christmas parties were continued on Wednesday, when infant’s classes 1 and 2 had their party. Food was prepared by parents and served by Mrs. I. Richards, Miss A. Younger, Miss I. M. Chambers and Mrs. M. Briggs. In a competition for party hats prize-winners were:- Class 1. – First boy, Christopher Amos; first girl, Dawn Mills. Other prize-winners were Timothy Webb, Mary Hosie, David Bishop, Angela Goulder, Elizabeth Burden, Gina Pirdue, Andrew Slater, Sheila Knowles, Michael Johnson and Ian Wilson. Class 2. – First girl, Lesley Vine; first boy, Roy Cosford. Other prize-winners were Michael Taylor, Peter Fry, Nicholas Tapp, Brian Tinklin, Angela Casteldine, Steven Taylor, Vicky Chamber, Susan Parr, David Dobb, Leonard Topliss and Patrick Wilson. During the afternoon competitions and games were held and Santa Claus, the Rev. C. R. Peckover (St. Mary’s, Westwood) gave a present to each child. Afterwards the children sat down to tea in the canteen. Parties for classes 6, 87 and 8 were held on Thursday, organised by Miss I. M. Chambers, Mr. C. Beard and Mr. W. E. Marsh. In the party hats competition prize-winners were as follows: - Class 6. – First boy, Richard Caudwell; first girl, Diane Chamberlain. Other prize-winners were Geoffrey Caddick and Susan Kemp. Class 7. – First girl, Felicity Hutton; first boy, Billy Appleby. Other prize-winners were Paul Rawson, Angela Newton and Christine Lenton. Class 8. – First boy, John Newbold; first girl, Heather Wallis. Other prize-winners were Edward Kirkby, Lawrence Parkin and Pauline Atkinson.

1964 Feb 28 JACKSDALE At the County Primary School on Wednesday, the headmaster, Mr. F. T. Larkinson, presented Mrs. F. Crampton with a half tea service from the staff and children, on the occasion of her retirement after five years’ service as canteen assistant. Mr. Larkinson paid tribute to Mrs. Crampton’s unfailing cheerfulness and devotion to duty. Mrs. J. Sherrard (chairman of the School Managers) voiced thanks on behalf of the managers. Also present were Mr. C. A. Williams (Area Education Officer), Mrs. D. Flynn, Mrs. J. M. Grundy and Mr. J. Sharrard (managers) and Mrs. M. A. Allan.

1964 Jul 3 JACKSDALE PRIMARY SPORTS The annual sports of Jacksdale County Primary School were held on Jacksdale Recreation Ground on Friday week. The headmaster, Mr. F. T. Larkinson, presented the sports trophy to the Red team captains, Sandra Spencer and Michael Ryan. Officials: Judges, Mrs K. Haddon, Mrs. O. Hodgkinson, Mr. R. Hutton, Mr. C. Starling; starters, Mr. C. Beard, Mrs. F. Gaylard; recorders, Mrs. F. Crampton, Mrs. J. White; and referee Mr. F. T. Larkinson; house officials, Blue, Miss C. M. Bromhall, Mrs. L. Richard; Green, Miss I. M. Chambers, Mr. W. E. Marsh; Red, Mr. C. Beard, Miss A. Younger; Yellow, Mrs. F. Gaylard, Mrs. N. Webb. Flat 60 yds., Boys, age 7 – 1 K. Daybell, (R), 2 R. Meeson (B), 3 B. Tinklin (R); ditto, girls – 1 A. Amos (R), 2 A. Morehen (R), 3 E. Holmes (B); ditto, boys, age 8 – 1 J. Merrill, (B), 2 J. Ryan (G), 3 G. Topliss (B); ditto, girls – 1 J. Graney (Y), 2 C. Haney (R), 3 J. Mumford (R); flat 80yds., boys, age 9 – 1 R. Lounds (B), 2 A. Meeson (Y), 3 R. Harris (Y); ditto, girls – 1 F. Hutton (Y), 2 J. Beard (G), 3 A. Newton (R); ditto, boys, age 10 – 1 A. Tinklin (Y), 2 E. Kirkby (R), 3 D. Castledine (G); ditto, girls – 1 J. Rushton, (R), 2 S. Burgin (R), 3 C. Lenton (B) and C. Reed (B) (tied); flat 100yds., boys, age 11 – 1 G. Fowkes (G), 2 J. Csonka (R), 3 L. Parkin (B); ditto, girls – 1 S. Spencer (R), 2 S. Hill (B), 3 A. Cooper (G); egg and spoon 40 yds., girls, age 7 – 1 L. Vine (B), 2 A. Amos (R), 3 D. Payne (Y); ditto, age 8 – 1 C. Haney (R), 2 S. Tinklin (B), 3 S. Sidebottom (G); sack race 40 yds., boys, age 7 – 1 R. Meeson (B), 2 K. Daybell (R), 3 P. Reed (Y); ditto, age 8 – 1 J. Ryan (G), 2 J. Brown (R), 3 I. Johnson (R); ditto, girls age 8 – 1 M. Bacon (G), 2 J. Chamberlain (B), 3 J. Mullard (Y); ditto, age 9 – 1 F. Hutton (Y), 2 A. Newton (R), 3 Y. Price (R); ditto, boys, age 9 – 1 R. Hanson (G), 2 J. Cope (G), 3 A. Meeson (Y); skipping 40 yds., girls, age 9 – 1 A. Newton (R), 2 S. Wright (G), 3 H. Pirdue (B); ditto, 60 yds., girls, age 10 – 1 J. Rushton (R), 2 D. Bradley (Y), 3 J. Willmott (G); ditto, age 11 – 1 S. Spencer (R), 2 S. Hill (B), 3 A. Cooper (G). Three-legged, boys, age 10 – 1 D. McGrath and E. Kirkby (R), 2 G. Smedley and K. Filson (B), 3 A. Brown and P. Bradley (Y); ditto, age 11 – 1 J. Csonka and M. Ryan (R), 2 G. Fowkes and K. Smith (G), 3 G. Gregory and B. Birch (B); ball relay, boys, open – 1 P. Mullard, A. Tinklin, A. Brown, P. Bradley, J. Sumner, R Amott (Y), 2 G. Burnham, K. Filson, B. Fallows, G. Smedley, G. Gregory, B. Birch (B), 3 E. Kirkby, E. Smith, P. Rawson, D. McGrath, T. Coles, S. Smedley (R) ditto, girls, open – 1 S. Spencer, J. Rushton, S. Burgin, J. Knowles, J. Lee, A. Newton (R), 2 E. Hogg, C. Reed, M. Peach, L. Wilson, S. Taylor, P. Buttery (B), 3 D. Kitson, G. Holmes, K. Duffield, R. Edwards, P. Atkinson, D. Tinklin (Y); obstacle, girls, age 7 – 1 J. Parkin (G), 2 D. Payne (Y), 3 K. Tinklin (R), ditto, boys – 1 P. Clay (Y), 2 T. Csonka (B), 3 P. Haney(G); ditto, girls, age 8 – 1 S. Walker (G), 2 Pauline Kemp (B), 3 K. Dixon (Y); ditto, boys – 1 T. Lounds (R), 2 A. Reeves (B), 3 J. Bannister (G); ditto, girls, age 9 – 1 Jennifer Rhodes (Y), 2 E. Osborne (G), 3 L. Marks (R); ditto, boys – 1 S. Johnson (G), 2 J. Stocks (R), 3 M. Daykin (B); ditto, girls, age 10 – 1 D. Chamberlain (G), 2 L. Reeves (B), 3 M. Starling (R); ditto, boys – 1 B. Fallows (B), 2 T. Coles (R), 3 P. Mullard (Y); ditto, girls, age 11 – 1 J. Smethurst (G), 2 J. Knowles (R), 3 A. Appleby (B); ditto boys – 1 K. Rowland (Y), 2 K. Smith (G), 3 B. Needle (R); relay 4 x 100 yds., girls, open – 1 S. Spencer, J. Rushton, S. Burgin, M. Starling (R), 2 C. Reed, S. Hill, L. Wilson, A. Slater (B), 3 D. Bradley, K. Duffield, D. Tinklin, F. Hutton (Y); ditto, boys – 1 J. Csonka, E. Kirkby, P. Rawson, D. McGrath (R), 2 D. Castledine, R Wright, S. Hoggard, G. Fowkes (G), 3 A. Tinklin, R. Amott, D. Langton, J. Sumner (Y); round the field chase, open – boys, junior – 1 Colin Wilson (R), 2 J. Brown (R), 3 J. Stocks (R); girls, junior – 1 A. Amos (R), 2 C. Haney (R), 3 J. Mullard (Y); boys, senior – 1 S. Hoggard (G), 2 E. Kirkby (R), 3 B. Birch (B); girls, senior – 1 S. Spencer (R), 2 J. Rushton (R), F. Hutton (Y). Totals: 1 – Red 143 points; 2 – Green 90 points; 3 – Blue 88 points; 4 - Yellow 86 points.

1964 Jul 24 JACKSDALE SPORTS DAY The Infant Department of Jacksdale County Primary School held its sports day on Friday week, when a large crowd of parents enjoyed a well organised programme under ideal conditions. Mrs. F. M. Grundy (school manager) presented the sports trophy to the captains of the winning team (Blue), Vicki Chamberlain and Ian Wilson. Officials were: - Judges: Mrs C. V. Earnshaw, Mrs. D. Hunt, Mrs. O. Parr, Mrs. C. Webb; starter, Mrs. L. Richards; competitors steward, Miss A. Younger; recorders, Mrs. F. Crampton and Mrs. J. White; referee, Mr. F. T. Larkinson; house officials: Blue, Miss C. M. Bromhall and Mrs. L. Richards; Green, Miss I. M. Chambers and Mr. W. E. Marsh; Red, Mr. C. Beard and Miss A. Younger; Yellow, Mrs. F. Gaylard and Mrs. N. Webb. Results Egg and spoon race, girls, age 6: 1 Helen Cook, 2 Gina Scotece, 3 Marie Hosie; boys, 1 Ian Taylor, 2 Ian Wilson, 3 Michael Dabbs; girls, age 5: 1 Vicky Burgin , 2 Lesley Bull, 3 Christine Johnson; boys, 1 Graham Stone, 2 Andrew Courtney, 3 David Edwards. Sack race, girls, age 6: 1 Sheila Knowles, 2 Vicky Chamberlain, 3 Dawn Mills; boys: 1 Graham Johnson, 2 Michael Johnson, 3 Andrew Burden; girls, age 5: 1 Elizabeth Burden, 2 Vicky Burgin, 3 Kathleen Duffy; boys: 1 Andrew McDonnell, 2 Andrew Courtney, 3 Graham Stone. Flat race, girls, age 6: 1 Jacqueline Daykin, 2 Julie Pettifer, 3 Suzanne Andrews; boys: 1 Adrian Hill, 2 Ian Wilson, 3 Michael Johnson; girls, age 5: 1 Sharon Taylor, 2 Sylvana Bardon, 3 Vikki Horvath; boys; 1 Andrew Hunt, 2 Michael McDonnell, 3 Andrew Courtney. Potato race, girls, age 6: 1 Julie Pettifer, 2 Dawn Mills, 3 Vicky Chamberlain; boys: 1 Adrian Hill, 2 Michael Dabbs, 3 Christopher Amos; girls, age 5: 1 Vikki Horvath, 2 Christine Webb, 3 Sylvana Bardon; boys: 1 Andrew Hunt, 2 Michael McDonnell, 3 Andrew Courtney. Obstacle race, girls, age 6: 1 Julie Pettifer, 2 Vicky Chamberlain, 3 Suzanne Andrews; boys: 1 David Bishop, 2 Graham Johnson, 3 Timothy Gregory; girls, age 5: 1 Elizabeth Burden, 2 Suzanne Taylor, 3 Kathleen Fenn; boys: 1 Andrew Hunt, 2 Michael McDonnell, 3 Andrew Courtney.

1965 Jul 2 JACKSDALE SCHOOL SWIMMING GALA Jacksdale County Primary School held their first swimming gala at Hucknall Baths on Wednesday last week. Taking part were 60 of the school’s swimmers in events organised by Mr. C. Beard, and judged by Mr. F. T. Larkinson, (headmaster), Mr. Bancroft (swimming coach) and Mr. R. Clewer (headmaster of Bagthorpe Junior School). The scorer was Mr. J. White (secretary of the school). The gala was well supported by parents. Results:- Boys (one length): 1 C. Wilson, 2 S. Johnson, 3 A. Meeson, 4 R. Lounds. Girls (one length): 1 F. Hutton, 2 K. Duffield, 3 C. Lenton. Boys (one width): 1 R. Harris, 2 D. Langton, 3 L. Howell. Girls (one width): 1 D. Chamberlain, 2 M. Davies, 3 S. Burgin. One width, beginners with float: 1 P. Abbott, 2 L. Smethurst, 3 P. Turrell. Picking up objects: 1 D. Grainger, 2 R. Caudwell, 3 P. Bradley. Head submerged contest: 1 G. Smedley, 2 J. Rhodes, 3 P. Pirdue. One length (style) front crawl: 1 S. Johnson, 2 A. Meeson, 3 F. Hutton. Breast stroke: 1 W. Appleby, 2 (equal) S. Henshaw, S. Wright. Back crawl: 1 A. Brown, 2 K. Duffield, 3 K. Filson. Medley relay: 1 W. Appleby, H. Pirdue, R. Lounds, 2 F. Hutton, A. Meeson, R. Harris, 3 S. Henshaw, S. Wright, G. Caddick, 4 S. Burgin, C. Wilson, S. Martin.

1965 Jul 9 JACKSDALE JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTS The annual sports of Jacksdale County Junior School were held on Tuesday last week, on Jacksdale Recreation Ground. A large crowd of parents and friends enjoyed a well organised and varied programme. Officials were: Judges, Mr. J. Simpson, Mr. R. Hutton, Mrs. W. Parr, Mr. K. Rhodes; starters, Mrs. L. Richards, Mr. C. Beard; clerks of the course, Mr. W. E. Marsh, Mr. W. Marshall; recorders, Mrs. F. Crampton, Mrs. J. White; referee, Mr. F. T. Larkinson; house officials, Miss. C. M. Bromhall, Mrs. I. M. Beardsley, Miss P. M. Warner, Mrs. N. Webb; and competitors’ stewards, Mrs. J. Thompson, Mrs. M. Briggs, Mrs. J. Gough. Mr. H. V. Haddon, of Pye Hill (a parent) presented the Jacksdale and Pye Hill Sports Trophy to the captains (Corienne Reed and William Appleby) of the winning team, Blue. Results: Potato race, Girls, 7 years: 1 C. Sherwood, 2 A. Rhodes, 3 J. Pettifer; 6 years: 1 G. Scotece, 2 J. Leighton, 3 M. Hosie; 5 years: 1 V. Taylor, 2 A. Price, 3 A. Crich; Boys, 7 years: 1 M. Dabbs, 2 T. Gregory, 3 S. Howell; 6 years: 1 D. Bullock, 2 A. Gregory, 3 T. Webb; 5 years: 1 A. Parkin, 2 A. Fenn, 3 R. Mullard. Flat race, (60 yards). – Girls, 8 years: 1 D. Payne, 2 A. Amos, 3 L. Vine; 9 years: 1 J. Graney, 2 J. Mumford, 3 P. Sharpe; Boys, 8 years: 1 H. Smedley, 2 R. Meeson, 3 M. Hewes; 9 years: 1 K. Daybell, 2 J. Merrill, 3 J. Brown. Flat race, (80 yards). – Girls, 10 years: 1 F. Hutton, 2 K. Stone, 3 G. Haddon; 11 years: 1 S. Burgin, 2 C. Reed, 3 C. Lenton; Boys, 10 years: 1 A. Meeson, 2 R. Lounds, 3 R. Harris; 11 years: 1 E. Kirkby, 2 P. Rawson, 3 W. Appleby. Egg and spoon, Girls 7 years: 1 S. A. Thurman, 2 A Goulder, 3 L. Wood; 6 years: G. Pirdue, 2 G. Scotece, 3 V. Horvarth.

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1965 July JD Sports Crowds flock to Jacksdale school sports A large crowd of parents and friends attended Jacksdale County Junior School annual sports on Jacksdale recreation ground. One of the parents, Mr. H. V. Haddon, of Pye Hill, presented the Jacksdale and Pye Hill Sports Trophy to Corinne Reed and William Appleby, captains of the winning Blue team. Officials were: Judges. Messrs. J. Simpson, R. Hutton, K. Rhodes and Mrs. W. Parr; starters, Mrs. L. Richard and Mr. C. Beard; recorders, Mesdames F. Crampton and J. White; referee, Mr. F. T. Larkinson; house officials, Miss C. M. Bromhall, Miss P. M. Turner and Mesdames I. M. Beardsley and N. Webb; competitors’ stewards, Mesdames J. Thompson, M. Briggs and J. Gough. Blue team gained 123 points, followed by Green (110), Yellow (107) and Red (100). Results (1, 2, 3 and 4 in order given) were: GIRLS Potato, 7 years: C. Sherwood, A. Rhodes, J. Pettifer, S. Knowles. 6 years: G. Scotece, J. Leighton, M. Hosie, D. Kitson. 5 years: V. Taylor, A. Price, J. Crich, S. Daybell. Flat, 60 yards. 8 years: D. Payne, A. Amos, L. Vine, A. Morehen. 9 years: J. Graney, J. Mumford, P. Sharpe, J. Mullard. 80 yards. 10 years: F. Hutton, K. Stone, G. Haddon, C. Gregory. 11 years: S. Burgin, C. Reed, C. Lenton, D. Bradley. Egg and spoon, 7 years: S. A. Thurman, A. Goulder, L. Wood, S. Sherwood. 6 years: G. Pirdue, G. Scotece, V. Horvath, V. Taylor. 5 years: S. Maruniak, S. Bannister, J. Crich, N. Fenn. Sack, 8 years: L. Vine, J. Porter, A. Amos, J. Jepson. 9 years: N. Bacon, J. Chamberlain, J. Hewkin, J. Graney. Skipping, 10 years: F. Hutton, K. Stone, H. Pirdue, C. Gregory. 11 years: S. Burgin, K. Duffield, C. Reed, C. Lenton. Flag, Infants: G. Scotece (Green), A. Rhodes (Blue), S. A. Thurman (Yellow), S. Knowles (Red). Obstacle, Infants: E. Bullock, C. Sherwood, J. Pettifer, L. Wood. Ball relay, Open: 1. G. Haddon, C. Lenton, C. Reed, S. Taylor, M. Peach, J. Rhodes; 2. S. Burgin, A. Newton, C. Smethurst, J. Lee, L. Marks, J. Taylor; 3. D. Chamberlain, S. Wright, E. Osborne, K. Stone, W. Payne, J. Castledine; 4. F. Hutton, K. Duffield, D. Bradley, P. Thompson, D. Tinklin, R. Wright. Obstacle, 8 years: L. Vine, J. Parkin, A. Castledine, C. Spencer. 9 years: S. Walker, Y. Gregory, K. Dixon, S. Tinklin. 10 years: M. Lowe, P. Thompson, Y. Price, J. Rhodes. 11 years: L. Renshaw, J. Lee, J. Gregory, M. Knowles. Relay, Open: 1. G. Haddon, C. Lenton, C. Reed, H. Pirdue; 2. S. Burgin, A. Newton, A. Smethurst, J. Lee; 3. F. Hutton, D. Bradley, D. Tinklin, K. Duffield; 4. K. Stone, W. Payne, J. Casteldine, S. Wright. BOYS Potato, 7 years: M. Dabbs, T. Gregory, S. Howell, T. Martin. 6 years: D. Bullock, A. Gregory, T. Webb, R. Smedley. 5 years: A. Parkin, K. Fenn, R. Mullard, A. Merrill. Flat, 60 yards. 8 years: H. Smedley, R. Meeson, M. Hewes, P. Clay. 9 years: K. Daybell, J. Merrill, J. Brown, G. Topliss. 80 yards, 10 years: A. Meeson, R. Lounds, R. Harris, G. Wilson. 11 years: E. Kirkby, P. Rawson, W. Appleby, J. Smith. Egg and spoon, 7 years: R. Hewson, I. Taylor, J. Jepson. A Courtney, 6 years: A. Gregory, R. Mullard, M. Dabbs, R. Smedley, 5 years: A. Gregory, A. Merrill, G. Pettifer, A. Frost. Sack, 8 years: R. Meeson, M. Taylor, P. Clay, R. Courtney. 9 years: R. Eyam, D. Burgin, J. Gregory, G. Topliss. Flag, Infants: T. Atkinson (Red), P. Hewkin (Blue), M. Thurman (Yellow), A. Slater (Green). Obstacle, Infants: M. Dabbs, D. Bishop, S. Newell, A. Courtney. Three-legged, 10 years: P. Abbott and R. Lounds, S. Johnson and J. Cope, C. Wilson and D. Grainger, R. Harris and P. Nicholson. 11 years; P Rawson and S. Smedley, A. Brown and P. Bradley, G. Lowe and B. Cook, K. Filson and G. Smedley. Ball relay, 10 years: 1. S. Johnson, R. Denny, L. Green, L. Nowell, J. Cope, A. Castledine; 2. N. Lounds, P. Abbott, D. Hodgkinson, G. Stocks, P. Turrell, S. Burden, 3. C. Wilson, S. Martin, S. Smedley, D. Maruniak, I. Johnson, J. Stocks; 4. A. Meeson, R. Amos, E. Harris, G. Gaine, B. Hoggard, P. Nicholson. Obstacle, 8 years: P. Reed, B. Tinklin, P. Sherwood, H. Harpham. 9 years: I. Johnson, G. Rhodes, D. Fallows, M. Wilbraham. 10 years: L. Howell, R. Amos, F. Abbott, D. Maruniak. 11 years: G. Duffin, R. Cauldwell, T. Coles, G. Smedley. Relay, open: 1. A. Meeson, R. Harris, J. Smith, B. Hoggard; 2. R. Lounds, G. Smedley, G. Stocks, K. Filson; 3. E. Kirkby, C. Wilson, P. Rawson, S. Smedley; 4. J. Cope, G. Caddick, S. Johnson, G. Lowe.

1966 Apr 8 JACKSDALE SWIMMING GALA In the first inter-schools swimming gala of Eastwood and District Primary Schools held at Hucknall Baths on Wednesday week, Jacksdale County Primary School were the overall winners. Teams taking part were: Bagthorpe County Primary School, Brinsley County Primary School, Devonshire Drive County Primary School (Eastwood) and Jacksdale County Primary School. A plaque, donated by an Eastwood business man, was presented to Alan Meeson, of Jacksdale County Primary School, by Mr. R. Clarke, headmaster of Brinsley County Primary School. Jacksdale boys’ team also won the boys’ team events statuette. This was presented to Colin Wilson by Miss S. Bingham, physical education adviser to Nottinghamshire Education Committee. The statuette was donated by Mr. J. Sherrard, of Underwood. The children were instructed by Mr. C. Beard, assisted by Mr. C. Bancroft.

1966 Jul 8 SCHOOL SPORTS AT JACKSDALE A large crowd of parents and friends attended the annual school sports of Jacksdale County Junior School, on the Jacksdale Recreation Ground on Friday. An interesting programme of events for both juniors and infants had been organised by Mr. C. Beard, with parents and staff helping in the organisation. The events were so closely contested that one point separated the winning Red team (116) points from Yellow second with 115. Green and Blue equal third with104 points. The Jacksdale and Pye Hill Sports Trophy was presented by Mrs. H. Simpson to the winning Red captains, Colin Wilson and Angela Newton. Officials. – Judges: Mrs. O. Atkinson, Mrs. S. Hodgkinson, Mr. K. Rhodes and Mrs. R. Smith. Competitors’ stewards: Mr. S. W. Sharrard and Mr. H. Clarke. Starters: Mr. C. Beard and Mrs. N. Martin. Clerk of the course: Mr. W. S. Marshall. Recorders: Mrs. J. White and Mr. B. Davey. Referee and House officials: Mr. F. T. Larkinson, Miss M. M. Webb, Mrs. I. M. Beardsley, Mrs. S. M. Barker and Mr. G. R. Nicholson. Results Potato races. – 7-year (girls): 1, J. Leighton; 2, E. Parker; 3, K. Fenn; (boys): 1, P. King; 2, A. Courtney; 3, A. Gregory. 6-year (girls): 1, D. Hoggard; 2, B. Bustard; 3, J. Chrich; (boys): 1, A. Parkin; 2, R. Mullard; 3, K. Fenn. 5-year (girls): 1, M. Selby; 2, A. Nicholson; 3, J. Kitson; (boys); 1, K. Fenn; 2, G. Huskinson; 3, P. Clay. Flat races. 60 yards, – 8-year (boys): 1, M. Newell; 2, D. Bishop; 3, G. Johnson; (girls): 1, G. Scotece; 2, A. Rhodes; 3, A. Dodman. 9-year (boys): 1, M. Hewes; 2, P. Clay; 3, K. Daybell; (girls): 1, D. Payne; 2, A. Morehen; 3, A. Amos. 80 yards, - 10-year (boys: 1, M. Dudley; 2 J. Brown; 3, G. Ryan. (girls): 1, J. Graney; 2 S. Walker; 3, J. Mullard. 11-year (boys): 1, A. Meeson; 2, R. Harris; 3, R. Lounds; (girls): 1, K. Stone; 2, A. Newton; 3, Y. Price. Egg and spoon. – 7-year (girls): 1, J. Leighton; 2, D. Kitson; 3, V. Burgin; (boys): 1 A. Courtney; 2, G. Stone; 3, D. Edwards. 6-year (girls): 1, J. Thompson; 2, S. Daybell; 3 K. Taylor; (boys): 1 A. Parkin; 2, K. Fenn; 3 P. King. 5-year (girls): 1, D. Lemons; 2 D. Northey; 3, M. Selby; (boys): 1, K. Fenn; 2, M. Daybell; 3, T. Smith. Sack races. – 8-year (boys): 1 M. Howell; 2 D. Bishop; 3, G. Johnson; (girls): 1, J. Pettifer; 2, A. Rhodes; 3, G. Sherwood. 9-year (boys): 1, M. Hewes; 2, T. Csonka; 3, D. Wigley. (girls): 1, A. Morehen; 2, L. Vines; 3, A, Amos. Skipping races. – 10-year (girls): 1, J. Graney; 2 J. Mullard; 3 J. Hewkin; 11-year (girls): 1, A. Newton; 2, Y. Price; 3, K. Stone. Three-legged races. – 10-year (boys): 1, D. Burgin and D. Fallows; 2, J. Brown and P. Rowley; 3, J. Ryan and G. Rhodes. 11-year (boys): 1, P. Abbott and R. Lounds; 2, C. Wilson and J. Stocks; 3, R. Hanson and G. Cope. Ball relay. – Girls open: 1, Green team; 2, Yellow; 3, Blue; 4, Red. Boys open: 1, Red team; 2, Green; 3, Blue; 4, Yellow. Flag races. – Infant boys: 1, Blue team; 2, Red; 3,Yellow; 4, Green. Infant girls: 1 Yellow team; 2 Green; 3 Red; 4, Blue. Obstacle races. – Infants (boys): 1, G. Stone; 2, P. King; 3, P. Butlin; (girls): 1, D. Renshaw; 2, S. Taylor; 3, S. Daybell. 8-year (boys): 1, R. Hewkin; 2 I. Taylor; 3, C. Amos; (girls): 1, D. Mills; 2, E. Bullock; 3, K. Simpson. 9-year (boys): 1, P. Clay; 2, H. Harpham; 3, R. Lambley: (girls) 1, J. Rowley; 2, P. Lee; 3, J. Jepson. 10-year (boys): 1, G. Rhodes; 2, J. Merrill; 3, G. Bradley; (girls): 1, J. Mullard; 2, P. Kemp; 3, M. Duffin. 11-year (boys): 1, B. Haggard; 2, D. Langton; 3, L. Green; (girls): 1, L. Taylor; 2, A. Filson; 3, E. Harpham. Relay. – Girls: 1, Red Team; 2, Yellow; 3, Green; 4, Blue; boys: 1, Yellow team; 2, Red; 3, Blue; 4, Green.

1966 Aug 5 JACKSDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL Parting Gifts to Teachers Following “Open Day” at Jacksdale County Primary School, parents, children, staff (past and present), managers and friends, met to pay tribute to two members of the staff who were leaving to take up other appointments. Mr. C. Beard, who had been promoted to the deputy headship of the Tibshelf Town End Junior School, was unable to attend owing to illness. The head teacher spoke of Mr. Beard and of the esteem and respect in which he held him, and paid tribute to the sterling service he had given to the school since January 1959. He referred to Mr. Beard’s love of children, and of their affection for him, and of his work in the classroom, on the playing fields and in the swimming baths. On behalf of all present, he handed Mrs. Beard a brief case, together with best wishes for her husband’s future success, as well as his return to good health. Mrs. Beard graciously acknowledged the gift. Mr. and Mrs. Beard live at 62 Church Lane, Selston. The deputy headmaster, Mr. W. S. Sharrard, paid a similar tribute to Mr. F. T. Larkinson, who is leaving to take over the headship of the Rainworth Python Hill County Junior School. He said that what Mr. Larkinson said of Mr. Beard was equally true of himself. Mr. Larkinson had served the school as headmaster faithfully and well since 1955. On behalf of those present, Mr. Sharrard presented to Mr. Larkinson a lawn mower, gramophone record and a fountain pen. In acknowledging the gifts, Mr. Larkinson expressed thanks to all who had done so much in arranging the presentation. Mr. A. Storer, of Nottingham Road, Selston, and deputy headmaster of Holly Hill County Primary School, Selston, and a former pupil at Jacksdale, will on September 6th succeed Mr. Larkinson. Mrs. F. M. Grundy voiced the appreciation of the managers. Susan Tinklin presented a bouquet of sweet peas to Mrs. Larkinson, and Catherine Spencer presented a bouquet to Mrs. Beard. During the evening, parents and friends had toured the classrooms and spoken to the teachers about the progress of their children. Swimming certificates were presented to the following children:- Second Swimming Certificates: Allan Meeson and Colin Wilson. First Swimming Certificates: Anne Filson, Patrick Culligan, David Langton, Philip Pirdue, Alan Brentnall, Peter Nicholson, Ian Johnson, Reginald Hanson, Susan Walker, Jeremy Brown, Trevor Hickling, Paul Martin, David Dodman, Jane Mullard, Kevin Daybell, Jeffrey Smith, Paul Gothard, Jill Parkin, David Lowe and Leslie Howell.

1967 Nov 3 JACKSDALE TEACHER MARRIED HODSON (Ripley) – SMITH (Ripley) The marriage took place on Saturday week, at Belper Registry Office, of Mr. Michael John Hodson son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Hodson, 37 Chestnut Avenue, Ripley, and Miss Patricia Joan Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith. 19 Glebe Avenue, Ripley. The bride, who is a teacher at Jacksdale Primary School, wore a tweed suit with fur collar, with cyclamen accessories, and she carried a bouquet of pink roses and lilies of the valley. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Trevor Hodson. Paris was chosen for their honeymoon. The wedding gifts included a fruit set and casserole from workmates. The bridegroom is on the staff of Kennings Tyre Remoulds, Ripley.

1968 Jul 12 SCHOOL SPORTS AT JACKSDALE

After two postponements, due to the unfit state of the ground, Jacksdale County Primary School held their annual sports on Monday week on Jacksdale cricket ground. A large attendance of parents and friends enjoyed the keenly fought events. The sports trophy was presented to Dawn Payne, captain of the Blue team, by Mrs. Flint, the winner of the ladies race. Results Obstacle. – Open, Boys: 1, H. Smedley; 2, A. Parker; 3, R. Cosford. Open, girls: 1, D. Payne; 2, V. Chamberlain; 3, J. Rowley. Potato. – 5 years, girls: 1, J. Clarke; 2, A. Meson; 3, J. Ellis. 5, boys: 1, R. Castledine; 2, S. Bryan; 3, P. Stevens. 6, girls: 1, T. Peach; 2, S. Thomas; 3, Y. Hyslop. 6, boys: 1, N. Ellis; 2, J. Kitson; 3, A. Brewster. 7, girls: 1, J. Kitson; 2, T. Riley; 3, E. Pirdue. 7, boys: 1, S. Goodall; 2, M. Lounds; 3, P. Clay. Four-legged scramble. – Open, girls: 1, J. Pettifer, D. Mills, S. Andrews; 2, C. Spencer, S. Langton, V. Chamberlain; 3, T. Rhodes, A. Graney, S. Lee. Open, boys: 1, H. Smedley, A. Parker, M. Nowell; 2, I. Castledine, M. Hewes, R. Hewkin; 3, W. Hutsby, D. Swift, D. Wigley. Flat. – 60 yards, 8 year boys: 1, P. Mullard; 2, D. Hewkin; 3, M. Pilgrim. 60 yards, 8, girls: 1, M. Martin; 2, S. Rowley; 3, D. Bland. 60 yards, 9, boys: 1, M. Gibbons; 2, G. Steele; 3, G. Stone. 60 yards, 9, girls: 1, M. Naylor; 2, J. Leighton; 3, D. Kitson. 80 yards, 10, boys: 1, C. Amos; 2, G. Johnson; 3, R. Hewkin. 80 yards, 10, girls: 1, G. Scotece; 2, D. Mills; 3, J. Pettifer. 80 yards, 11, boys: 1, I. Castledine; 2, R. Cosford; 3, 80 yards, 11, girls: D. Payne; 2, A. Morehen; 3, S. Langton. Catch the bus. – Open, infants, boys: 1, M. Smith; 2, K. Flint; 3, M. Lounds. Open, infants, girls: 1, A. Clarke; 2, P. Brewster; 3, T. Riley. Wheelbarrow. – Open, boys: 1, D. Bullock, C. Amos; 2, R. Cosford, A. Smithurst; 3, H. Smedley, A. Parker. Open, girls: 1, D. Payne, A. Graney; 2, P. Green, S. Beecroft; 3, B. Naylor, S. Knowles. Egg and spoon. – 7 years, girls: 1, A. Clarke; 2, C. Knowles; 3, E. Pirdue. 7, boys: 1, S. Goodall; 2, J. Sulley; 3, M. Lounds. 6, girls: 1, S. Stone; 2, A. Meeson; 3, S. Thomas. 6, boys: 1, M. Smith; 2, P. Amos; 3, G. Hunts. 5, girls: 1, K. Chivers; 2, J. Clarke; 3, S. Knowles. 5, boys: 1, S. Bryan; 2, S. Cope; 3, P. Stevens. Long distance race. – Open, boys: 1, H. Smedley; 2, A, Hunts; 3, W. Hutsby. Sack. – 8 years, boys: 1, T. Smith; 2, K. Houseman; 3, R. Mullard. 8, girls: 1, M. Walters; 2, H. Hall; 3, J. Chrich. 9, boys: 1, A. Parkin; 2, R. Cornell; 3, M. Gibbons. 9, girls: 1, L. Tansley; 2, A. Hutsby; 3, J. Leighton. Skipping. – Girls, 11 Years: 1, A. Morehen; 2, D. Payne; 3, C. Spencer. Girls, 10: 1, J. Pettifer; 2, V. Chamberlain; 3, B. Naylor. Girls, 9: 1, M. Naylor; 2, M Thurman; 3, K. Duffy. Girls, 8: 1, J. Chrich; 2, W. Coote; 3, M. Martin. Three-legged race. – 9 years, boys: 1, A. Hunt, R. Cornell; 2, A. Parkin, G. Stone; 3, P. Bullock, G. Steele. 8, boys: 1, D. Hewkin, J. Brewster; 2, T. Riley, G. Pettifer; 3, A. Merrill, S. Screen. Open, senior, boys: 1, H. Smedley, A. Parker; 2, R. Cosford, A. Smithurst; 3, R. Hewkin, A. Hill. Open, senior, girls: 1, G. Scotece, V. Chamberlain; 2, J. Pettifer, S. Andrews; 3, P. Green, S. Beecroft. Ladies’ race: 1, Mrs. Flint; 2, Mrs. Kitson; 3, Mrs. Lounds. Men’s race: 1, A. Jackson; 2, H. Clarke; 3, B. Roberts. Blue team 141 points, Green 131, Red 105, Yellow 103.

1968 Dec 27 CHRISTMAS AT JACKSDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL After the decorating of the large Christmas tree, activities really began on Monday week, with a children’s concert, in which all classes produced plays and items, to entertain their class-mates. The programme was as follows: Class 2 Juniors (C), Puppet theatre (a) Punch and Judy, (b) The Three Wishes, (c) The Dancing Skeleton; Class 3; The Hippocrump; Class 1, Dance and choral speaking; Class 4, Father Christmas’s Assistant; Infants, Musical Items; 2(M), Dick Whittington; and 4, Nativity Play. On Tuesday, the concert was repeated before a packed hall of very appreciative parents, who were delighted by the children. Parents were especially impressed by the Puppet Theatre Production, put on by Mr. Clarke, and his second year class of children. Much work after school hours had been put into the making of the theatre and some very realistic glove puppets and marionettes. The children and their teacher received very high praise for their professional performance. Peter Butlin being especially commended for his skilful manipulation of the ‘Dancing Skeleton.’ At the end of the afternoon, parents were invited to visit the colourfully decorated classrooms to inspect the Christmas art and craft work. On Wednesday, a sale of surplus toys was held. Proceeds of this sale and the collections donated by the parents at Tuesday’s concert have been donated to children’s charities selected by the children as follows: Pestalozzi Children’s Village Trust, £5; Children’s Officer, £4; Sunshine Homes for Blind Babies, £2 5s. 0d. On Thursday morning history was made when “Radio Jacksdale” went on the air for the first time. The school has purchased equipment which enables programmes to be broadcast throughout the school using the staff room as a studio. A team of broadcasters from Junior 4, led by their teacher Mr. S. Sharrard, presented a very entertaining and topical programme. Regular broadcasts from “Radio Jacksdale” are expected to be a very entertaining and

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1969 Jul 4 SCHOOL SPORTS AT JACKSDALE

Jacksdale County Primary School held their annual sports at Jacksdale Cricket Field, on Tuesday last week. A good attendance of parents and friends witnessed and exciting and entertaining programme, organised by Mr. A. Jackson and colleagues on the Jacksdale School staff. The results were:- Obstacle race (infants): 1 D. Scotece, 2 N. Mee, 3 K. Flint, 4 D. Hewkin. Obstacle race (infants): 1 J. Coote, 2 E. Robinson, 3 E. Duggleby, 4 T. Peach. Obstacle race, 8 years (boys): 1 P. Clay, 2 J. Brentnall, 3 K. Birch, 4 G. Huggins. Obstacle race, 8 years (girls): 1 P. Brewster, 2 J. Kitson, 3 L. Hewkin, 4 E. Wilson. Obstacle race, 9 years (boys): 1 D. Hewkin, 2 T. Smith, 3 G. Swift, 4 R. Vine. Obstacle race, 9 years (girls): 1 J. Thomson, 2 J. Meakin, 3 M. Walters, 4 S. Rowland. Obstacle race, 10-11 years (boys): 1 A. Parkin, 2 G. Johnson, 3 M. Gibbons, 4 P. Hewes. Obstacle race, 10-11 years (girls): 1 J. Thomas, 2 J. Brewster, 3 G. Scotece, 4 S. Knowles. Flat race, 5-6 years (boys): 1 C. Thompson, 2 M. Smithurst, 3 M. Hepworth, 4 D. Stone. Flat race, 5-6 years (girls): 1 D. Coote, 2 S. Clay, 3 W. Lounds, 4 S. Bustard. Flat race, 7 years (boys): 1 M. Clay, 2 N. Ellis, 3 J. Kitson, 4 K. Flint. Flat race, 7 years (girls): 1 J. Coote, 2 E. Robinson, 3 E. Duggleby, 4 S. Stone. Flat race, 8 years (boys): 1 C. Pauley, 2 J. Brentnall, 3 S. Goodall, 4 M. Lounds. Flat race, 8 years (girls): 1 J. Kitson, 2 E. Wilson, 3 J. Vine, 4 S. Hibbitt. Flat race, 9 years (boys): 1 R. Mullard, 2 T. Smith, 3 R. Vine, 4 D. Hewkin. Flat race, 9 years (girls): 1 J. Crich, 2 J. Thompson, 3 H. Hall, 4 H. Hanson. Flat race, 10 years (girls): 1 A. Hunt, 2 R. Cornell, 3 P. King, 4 G. Stone. Flat race, 10 years (boys): 1 S. Wigley, 2 J. Leighton, 3 A. Hutsby, 4 C. Fowler. Flat race, 11 years (boys): 1 G. Johnson, 2 C. Amos, 3 I. Wilson, 4 D. Bullock. Flat race, 11 years (girls): 1 G. Scotece, 2 D. Mills, 3 B. Naylor, 4 L. Goodall. Egg and spoon, infants (boys): 1 N. Skinner, 2 C. Thompson, 3 C. Warnock, 4 D. Lewin. Egg and spoon, infants (girls): 1 K. Chivers. 2 E. Huggins, 3 V. Mills, 4 J. Martin. Wheelbarrow, senior (boys): 1 D. Bullock, C. Amos; 2 A. Parkin, S. Howell; 3 M. Gibbons, C. Hodgkinson; 4 A. Hunt, I. Wilson. Wheelbarrow, senior (girls): 1 E. Bullock, A. Smith; 2 J. Brewster, A. Hutsby; 3 S. Thomas, S. Knowles; 4 J. Leighton, V. Burgin. Sack race, 8 years (boys): 1 J. Brentnall, 2 A. Chamberlain, 3 K. Birch, 4 M. Lounds. Sack race, 8 years (girls): 1 A. Carlin, 2 L. Hewkin, 3 S. Hibbit, 4 J. Naylor. Sack race, 9 years (boys): 1 T. Smith, 2 R. Mullard, 3 G. Swift, 4 D. Hewkin. Sack race, 9 years (girls): 1 H. Hall, 2 J. Meakin, 3 H. Hanson, 4 M. Walters. Skipping, 10 years (girls): 1 M. Naylor, 2 A. Hutsby, 3 V. Horvarth, 4 S. Wigley. Skipping, 11 years (girls): 1 G. Scotece, 2 D. Mills, 3 B. Naylor, 4 M. Hosie. Skipping, 9 years (boys and girls): 1 J. Thompson, 2 J. Crich, 3 R. Vine, 4 W. Coote. Skipping, 10 years (boys and girls): 1 A. Carlin, 2 S. Goodall, 3 K. Birch, 4 S. Abbott. Catch the bus, infants (boys): 1 M. Vickers, 2 M. Williamson, 3 J. Kitson, 3 D. Scotece. Catch the bus, infants (girls): 1 T. Peach, 2 A. Meeson, 3 E. Robinson, 4 E. Duggleby. 3-legged, 8 years (boys): 1 S. Goodall, J. Sulley; 2 C. Pauley, K. Birch; 3 A. Chamberlain, J. Brentnall; 4M. Clay, M Lounds. 3-legged, 8 years (girls): 1 J. Vine, M. Selby; 2 A. Clarke, J. Brewster; 3 J. Kemp, A. Carlin; 4 S. Goodall, S. Abbott. 3-legged, 9 years (boys): 1 J. Brewster, D. Hewkin; 2 R. Thorpe, T. Smith; 3 R. Vine, P. Bullock; 4 T. Riley, K. Chamberlain. 3-legged, 9 years (girls): 1 J. Thompson, J. Crich; 2 S. Rowley, A. Price; 3 H. Hall, S. Huggins; 4 H. Hanson, K. Duffy. 4-legged, open (boys): 1 C. Amos, 2 A. Hunt, 3 S. Howell, 4 I. Wilson. 4-legged, open (girls): 1 G. Scotece, 2 L. Tansley, 3 E. Bullock, 4 J. Leighton. Flag race, infants (boys): 1 S. Martin, 2 D. Hewkin, 3 J. Kitson, 4 M. Dudley. Flag race, infants (girls): 1 E. Robinson, 2 S. Thomas, 3 G. Cockayne, 4 E. Duggleby. Ladies race: 1 Mrs. Lounds, 2 equal Mrs. Mee, Mrs Selby; 4 Mrs. Vine. Gents novelty race: 1 Mr. Jackson, 2 Mr. Clarke. Tug of war: 1 Green team, 2 Yellow team, 3 Red team, 4 Blue team. Relay, open (girls): 1 G. Scotece, 2 D. Mills, 3 C. Fowler, 4 E. Bullock. Relay, open (boys): 1 R. Mullard, 2 A. Hunt, 3 A. Parkin, 4 K. Huggins. Final team points: 1 Blue team 132; Yellow team 127; 3 Red team 124; 4 Green team 107. The Sports Trophy was presented to the Captains of the Blue team, Graham Johnson and Elaine Bullock by County Councillor Mr. A. Brooks, chairman of the school managers. After being entertained by the children, parents were invited to show their paces. As usual there was a good response to the ladies race, the result of a very close and fast race being: 1 Mrs. Lounds, 2 dead heat, Mrs. Mee, Mrs Selby; 4 Mrs Vine. The response from fathers however was most disappointing, no one coming forward to challenge members of the school staff, Mr. A. Jackson, and Mr. H. Clarke. As a result of these sports a full team will be chosen to represent the school at the District Sports which were held at Nuthall Larkfields on Wednesday, July 2nd. The school wished to thank Jacksdale Welfare Committee for the use of the ground and parents and friends who helped in any way to make the afternoon such an enjoyable success.

1969 Jul 25 JACKSDALE SCHOOL CYCLISTS Seven Jacksdale School children gained national cycling proficiency awards on Thursday. The examiners, P.s. Elliott and P.c. Hiscock, commented on the very high standard reached. Three of the candidates received marks high enough to obtain additional awards under the “Knights of the Road” scheme sponsored by the “News of the World.” The successful children were: David Bullock (95), Andrew Slater (95), Richard Mullard (95), Sally Anne Thurman (94), Michael Thurman (91), Gina Scotece (88) and Mark Pilgrim (86). Great credit is due to their instructor, Mr. A. Jackson, who had freely given his time to train the children after school hours. The swimming successes of Jacksdale school children during the past year are also very pleasing. Awards: Amateur Swimming Association (Stage 2), 1; Amateur Swimming Association (Stage 1), 12; S.T.A. young swimmers’ awards 13; and 1st swimming certificate (one length), 45. Ninety per cent of children leaving school this summer are now able to swim.

1970 Jan 2 JACKSDALE SCHOOL CONCERTS “The County Primary School has never looked more colourful” commented visitors to the school last week as they viewed Christmas art and craft work. A sale of unwanted toys on Monday afternoon realised £7 0s. 9d., which was sent to children’s charities listed in the annual appeal organised by a Sunday newspaper. On Tuesday a concert was held, when classes produced items for entertainment of the other children. Classes J1 and J2 held their party on Wednesday afternoon, when the children enjoyed games and refreshments. A party hat competition was won by Nicola Williamson, Johann Coote, Gareth Hunt and Christopher Nowell. The infants’ party was held on Thursday, and once again parents are to be congratulated on the Christmas hats worn by the children. Prizes were won by Simon Hutton, Guy Brewster, Dianne Coote, Peter Skinner, Neil Skinner, Kerry Cosford, Karen Chivers and David Hewkin. Santa Claus made his annual visit with a gift for each child. The senior children held their party on Thursday, when games and discotheque dancing were thoroughly enjoyed. Prize-winners for party hats were Deborah Hoggard, Andrew Parkin, Vicki Howarth and Richard Mee. The staff of the school thank parents who helped to make the parties such a success. The term ended on Friday afternoon with a Christmas carol service taken entirely by the children. Those taking part were: Cherylyn Rowland, Cheryl Fowler, Jane Chrich, Jean Lumb, Heather Hanson, Derrick Hewkin, Robert Thorpe, Elizabeth Wilson, Martin Vickers, Nigel Lenton, Stephen Screen and Janet Leighton. Representatives of the local Sunday Schools were present at this Christmas service, which served as a reminder of what Christmas is really all about. A traditional Christmas dinner was served on Friday to the children who stay for school meals, and the cooking staff at the Matthew Holland School are to be commended upon producing such a meal. Two years ago, when Mrs. Margaret Hunt left the staff to renew her missionary work in New Guinea, she was presented with a set of Ladybird reading books for use in her school overseas. Much delight has been given to Jacksdale School this Christmas when a letter was received from the headmistress from the school at Loe in New Guinea enclosing photographs of her children reading the books sent from Jacksdale. Letters are also on the way from New Guinea and Jacksdale children have written to the children whose photographs they have received.

1970 Jul 3 SUMMER FAIR AT JACKSDALE Although some of the events had to be cancelled owing to the weather, Jacksdale County Primary Schools summer fayre on Saturday was a great success. Many of the visitors really let themselves go at the “crockery shy” and other interesting side stalls. The opener was Mr. T. Larkinson, headmaster of Rainworth Python Hill County Primary School and former headmaster of Jacksdale, who was accompanied by Mrs. Larkinson. Arrangements had been made for the opening ceremony to be held outside, but as this proved impossible, the ceremony was broadcast over the Radio Jacksdale Broadcasting System (the school’s internal radio) to all parts of the school. Mr. A. Storer, headmaster, introduced Mr. and Mrs. Larkinson, who received a button-hole and bouquet from Tracey Peach and Annette Meeson. Approximately £75 was raised. Many stalls and competitions were arranged by the staff, parents, children and friends of the school. A Recorder Group, trained by Mr. R. Hull, and the country dance team, trained by Mrs. E. Boddice, gave much pleasure to the large attendance of visitors. The work done at the school on road safety was emphasised by a safe cycling competition. Among the many prize-winners were. – Flower arranging, egg cup: 1, Elaine Rowe. Vase: 1, Andrew Brewster; 2, Jane Chrich; 3, Maureen Swift. Miniature garden. 1, Margaret Walters; 2, Stephen ?; 3, Stephanie Rowley. The safe cycling competition, which was organised and judged by Police Sgt. J. Elliott and P.C. J. Thompson (Road Safety Section of the Notts. Combined Constabulary) was won by: 1, David Edwards (86 marks out of a possible 100); 2, Graham Stone (84); 3, Michael Gibbons (62). Stop the block. Mr. K. Waterfall; peg in the bottle, Mrs. P. Abbott; skittles, Mr. K. Simpson; bowling at the wicket, David ?; foot ball cards, Mr. Chamberlain and Elaine Robinson; treasure hunt, Mrs. B. Leighton; raffle, Mrs. J. Fletcher; ? the balls, Mrs. V. Buckley, Mrs. B. Leighton and Mrs. M. Moore; ? ?, Mr. D. Carlin. Mr. Storer thanked all who had contributed in any way to make this the school’s first attempt of a summer fayre so very successful.

1970 Jul 3 2 JACKSDALE C. P. SCHOOL SPORTS Jacksdale County Primary School held their annual sports on the Jacksdale Cricket Ground (by kind permission of the Welfare Committee) on Tuesday of last week. A ? ? ? of parents ? ? ? and class competition in which ? children in the school were able to take part. The result was in doubt right to the very last event, when Blue Team became overall winners for the fourth year in succession. Final results were: Blue 136, Red 132, Green 123, Yellow 110. Individual results were: - Obstacle race. – Infants, boys: 1 N. Cockayne, 2 S. Cope, 3 C. Waterall. Infants, girls: 1 A. Bates, 2 D. Coote, 3 T. Peach. Boys, eight years: 1 C. Nowell, 2 N. Lenton, 3 S. Parkin. Girls, eight years: 1 E. Robinson, 2 J. Coote, 3 R. Duffy. Boys, nine years: 1 C. Pauley, 2 J. Brentnall, 3 A. Chamberlain. Girls, nine years: 1 J. Kitson, 2 M. Selby, 3 M. Swift. Boys, ten to eleven years: 1 A. Parkin, 2 M. Gibbons, 3 S. Chamberlain. Girls, ten to eleven years: 1 V. Horvath, 2 J. Thomas, 3 J. Nowell. Flat race. – Forty yards, boys, five to six years: 1 C. Thompson, 2 M. Rowley, 3 M. Dudley. Forty yards, girls, five to six years: 1 D. Coote, 2 W. Lounds, 3 W. Huskinson. Sixty yards, boys, seven years: 1 P. Shipley, 2 R. Castledine, 3 J. Hosie. Sixty yards, girls, seven years: 1 A. Meeson, 2 T. Peach, 3 A. Bates. Sixty yards, boys, eight years: 1 J. Kitson, 2 C. Nowell, 3 N. Lenton. Sixty yards, girls, eight years: 1 J. Coote, 2 G. Rhodes, 3 E. Robinson. Sixty yards, boys, nine years: 1 C. Pauley, 2 J. Brentnall, 3 P. Clay. Sixty yards, girls, nine years: 1 J. Kitson, 2 A. Carlin, 3 T. Riley. Eighty yards, boys, ten years: 1 R. Vine, 2 S. Chamberlain, 3 T. Smith. Eighty yards, girls, ten years: 1 J. Chrich, 2 J. Thompson, 3 J. Nowell. Eighty yards, boys, eleven years: 1 R. Cornell, 2 G. Stone, 3 M. Gibbons. Egg and spoon. – Boys, infants: 1 S. Hutton, 2 S. Martin, 3 N. Skinner. Girls, infants: 1 K. Chivers, 2 J. Ellis, 3 V. Mills, Flat race. – Eighty Yards, girls, eleven years: 1 S. Wigley, 2 J. Leighton, 3 D. Kitson. Flower pot race. – Boys: 1 R. Thorpe, 2 D. Hewkin, 3 M. Gibbons. Girls: 1 V. Horvath, 2 M. Thurman, 3 J. Thompson. Sack race. – Forty yards, boys, eight years: 1 S. Parkin, 2 J. Kitson, 3 N. Lenton. Girls, eight years: 1 E. Robinson, 2 R. Duffy, 3 J. Hanson. Boys, nine years: 1 A. Chamberlain, 2 J. Brentnall, 3 G. Huggins. Girls, nine years: 1 C. Knowles, 2 J. Kitson, 3 T. Riley. Flag race. – Boys, Infant 2 : 1 P. Shipley, 2 A. Hanson, 3 M. Duddley. Girls, Infant 2: 1 J. Martin, 2 J. Hewes, 3 J. Ellis. Skipping. – Sixty yards, girls, ten years: 1 J. Chrich, 2 J. Nowell, 3 J. Thompson. Girls, 11 years: 1 S. Wigley, 2 V. Horvath, 3 J. Leighton. Boys/girls, nine years: 1 S. Abbott, 2 L. Hewkin. Forty yards, boys/girls, eight years: 1 E. Robinson, 2 S. Parkin, 3 R. Duffy. Catch the bus. – Boys, Infant 2: 1 P. Cook, 2 P. Key, 3 D. Hewkin. Girls, Infant 2: 1 E. Colebrook, 2 J. Ellis, 3 D. Coote. Three-legged race. – Forty yards, boys, eight years: 1 A. Brewster and M. Adcock, 2 N. Lenton and C. Nowell, 3 R. Senneck and J. Lemon. Girls, eight years: 1 Y. Hyslop and E. Duggleby, 2 M. Naylor and G. Rhodes, 3 J. Hanson and E. Kemp. Boys, nine years: 1 C. Pauley and K. Birch, 2 J. Brentnall and A. Chamberlain, 3 M. Fowler and P. Clay. Girls, nine years: 1 T. Riley and P. Brewster, 2 J. Kitson and J. Sinfield, 3 J. Skinner and E. Wilson. Four-legged scramble. – Boys: 1 R. Vine, J. Lowe and P. King, 2 D. Hewkin, S. Chamberlain and J. Brewster, 3 R. Thorpe, T. Smith and G. Waterfall. Girls; 1 J. Thompson, J. Meakin and E. Rhodes, 2 V. Horvath, J. Kitson and J. Sinfield, 3 M. Selby, G. Pirdue and C. Kemp. Ladies’ race: 1 Mrs. Flint, 2 Mrs. A. Taylor, 3 Mrs. Kitson. Slow cycle race. Boys: 1 S. Singleton, 2 D. Sinfield, 3 T. Smith. Girls: 1 J. Thomas, 2 V. Horvath, 3 J. Leighton. Relay. – Girls: 1 Blue team, 2 Green, 3 Red. Boys: 1 Green team, 2 Blue, 3 Yellow. Tug-of-war: 1 Red team, 2 Green, 3 Blue. The school sent a full team to compete in the Eastwood and district Junior Not complete

1970 Sep 11 JACKSDALE SCHOOL CYCLING TESTS Ten scholars of Jacksdale County Primary School who have undergone a course of training after school hours in cycling proficiency under their instructor, Mr. A. Jackson, have gained high marks in national cycling proficiency tests. The tests were conducted by Police Sgt. Elliott and P.C. Thompson and P.C. Hiscox. All the candidates who will be presented with proficiency badges and certificates in the near future, are: Vikki Horvarth (96 marks), Paul Bullock (96), Graham Stone (96), Jennifer Thomas (95), Janet Leighton (95), David Edwards (95), Mark Pilgrim (94), David Sinfield (94), Michael Gibbons (93) and Cheryl Fowler (89).

1970 Nov 13 JACKSDALE SCHOOL SWIMMING AWARD Jacksdale County Primary School have been awarded a Dolphin Trophy for consistent achievement in swimming. The award was made by the National Water Safety Committee R.O.S.P.A. In 1968, 76.7 per cent, of the pupils had gained their swimmers certificate; in 1969, 82 per cent.; and in 1970, 94.6 per cent. The beginners are taken to the Bagthorpe County Primary School learner pool and then to Hucknall Baths, under the instruction of Mr. A. Jackson and Mr. R. Hull, teachers at the Jacksdale School. Mr. A. Storer (headmaster) said he was delighted with his pupils progress in swimming and that last year only three children failed to swim a length of the baths. This year 30 children have already gained their first certificate and only started swimming classes two months ago.

1971 Jul 23 PUPILS OF JACKSDALE MAKE SURVEY A survey of Jacksdale and Westwood has been carried out by pupils of Jacksdale County Infants’ School during this term and the fruits of their labours were put on exhibition in the school on Monday evening which was attended by parents and other local residents. The teachers responsible were Mr. R. Hull, deputy head, and Mr. A. Jackson. The idea of the survey was to see what Jacksdale and Westwood were like in the past compared to the present, and also to foresee what it will be like in the future. The pupils have visited many local industries and elderly residents have welcomed the young people into their homes and have answered numerous questions which have been recorded on tape. Many interesting items have been loaned to the school for the exhibition including old photographs, old lamps, a tallow candle used down Pye Hill Colliery years ago and items as used on barges which sailed on the old Erewash Canal. Mr. Charles William Gibson, of Canal House, Codnor Park, aged 91, a former canal inspector, has been most helpful in giving the children information on the time when the canal was used to transport goods to and from Jacksdale area. The children were taken on a sailing trip along the Erewash Canal at Ilkeston and were allowed to assist in the opening of locks and sluices. When the children visited Codnor Castle they not only viewed the ruins but also looked out for items of interest including plants, flowers and wild life. One of the boys found part of a tinsmith’s tool which may have been lost when the smith was visiting one of the Codnor farms to mend farm implements. A model of Wansley Hall, which was made by the pupils, had details of some of its history. Among historical documents were some indentures during the reign of George III, an old copy of Hansard (18th century), details of an act with a view of making the Derwent navigable. The church of St. Mary’s, Westwood, has also been visited and pupils have made brass rubbings which are on display together with many other items of interest. Many people will be pleased to see old school photographs and items from the school log book. One of these people was Mr. A. Storer, headmaster of the school, who first attended at the age of five until he passed his scholarship examination at the age of 11. The models made by the children are most realistic. One model of the canal has the lock gates and a barge sailing on water with parts of water weeds floating on it. Timber from an old barge which once sailed on the Erewash Canal is on view together with nails, coal, etc. Mr. F. Revill, the school caretaker, has loaned a Georgian doll’s house which was made by one of his ancestors 200 years ago from a cherry tree which stood in his ancestor’s garden. A questionnaire has been sent to each house in Jacksdale and Westwood and Mr. Storer and his staff are delighted with the response made by local residents to help these keen young people to make a census. The statistics include how many people of various ages live in the village and it was interesting to see that there are many old age pensioners. One chart showed the number of people in separate age groups and the number of people over 65 was the highest.

1971 Dec 17 JACKSDALE Children of the County Primary School held their annual Christmas concert on Thursday before an appreciative audience of parents and friends. The items were many and varied and included lively singing and percussion from the infants, choral speaking from the upper juniors and the story of Snow White from the lower juniors. A special feature was the part played by a group of children in re-creating scenes from the lives of children of the past and parts played by them in early coal mining in this district. This was an extension of last year’s local study undertaken by the upper juniors.

The prayer meeting at the Full Gospel Church on Monday evening was convened by Pastor W. G. Vell. Mrs. W. G. Vell was leader at the Friendly Fellowship service on Tuesday afternoon. A solo was rendered by Mrs. R. Needle and Mr. C. Stone was the speaker. Mrs. E. Martin was pianist. Bible study on Wednesday evening was convened by Pastor Vell. Children and youth meetings were held on Thursday. The fellowship service on Saturday evening was convened by Pastor Vell. The baby son of Mrs. F. Hughes was dedicated prior to the breaking of bread service on Sunday morning. Mrs. Leighton was pianist. The gospel service was on Sunday evening when Pastor Vell was preacher. The soloist was Mr. F. Tate and a testimony was given by Mr. J. Hollins. Mrs. E. Martin was pianist.

1972 May 5 Police visit Jacksdale School The scholar- police relationship scheme, which is aimed to encourage better understanding between young people and the police, is being introduced at Jacksdale County Infants’ School this week. The scheme, which is supervised by from police headquarters by the force scholar-police relationship officer, Sgt. J. L. D. Price, includes visits from policemen and policewomen from various departments of the who liaise with head teachers and their staff, to arrange films, talks and demonstrations. At Jacksdale School these have included the visit of police patrol car and frogmen. On Monday, a police dog handler accompanied by his dog will visit the school. The headmaster, Mr. A. Storer, was most interested in the visit of the frogmen on Monday for two reasons. One was that one frogman, P.C. John Ward, was a pupil of Mr. Storer’s at the time he was a teacher at the Selston Matthew Holland School. Secondly it brought back memories of his war service, when he served as a Sub. Lt. in the Mine Disposal Section of the Navy, using diving techniques. He was mentioned in dispatches and knew the well-known frogman Lt. L.K.P. (Buster) Crabb. P.C. Page is in charge of arrangements at Jacksdale and introduces the demonstrators and other members of the force to the children.

1972 May 26 JACKSDALE MARKET Realises £110 Jacksdale County Primary School held what proved to be a most popular event on Saturday at the school – the Jacksdale Market. The headmaster, Mr. A. Storer, and staff were overwhelmed by the generosity of parents, friends and every shopkeeper in the village, all of whom gave something to be sold or as prizes. The lovely weather added to the enjoyment, which began with a physical education display and maypole dancing in the school grounds. The stalls at the indoor market were soon sold out. The people in charge of the donkey and pony rides did a roaring trade and so did the competition organisers. Young sports enthusiasts were keen to enter the potted sports, which were won by Stephen Parkin. Refreshments were served by school meals staff in the canteen. This building was the original school, built in January, 1907, and is due for demolition this summer, when the new school extensions are built, during the preparation for this work the old air-raid shelter was demolished and the old school maypole was found in the shelter. It was in poor condition and unfit for use at the maypole dance. The pole used for this occasion was loaned by Mr. Stone, headmaster of Selston/Bagthorpe County Primary School. Mr. Storer hopes to have the Jacksdale maypole repaired and used at future events. Competition winners were: Jane Ellis, B. Lounds, Charmaine Bishop, Mrs. W. Fearn and Mrs. Gains. £110 was raised for the school funds and this is used entirely for the benefit of the children.

1972 Jun 28 JACKSDALE SCHOOL SPORTS

Jacksdale County Primary School held their annual sports on Thursday afternoon. The local cricket field, loaned by the Welfare Committee, made an ideal venue for the event. The beautiful summer weather and the keen sporting spirit of the young athletes attracted a large crowd of parents and friends. The spectators thoroughly enjoyed the programme of events, organised by Mr. A. Dooley and Mr. A. Jackson. Competition was very keen and, as last year, the result depended on the very last event of the day. Leading team, Blue, had to finish in either 1st or 2nd place in the girls’ relay to win the competition. The Red team just beat them for 2nd place and by winning this event Green team became overall winners by one point. Final scores were, Green 150, Blue 149, Red 120 and Yellow 101. The trophy was presented to the Green team captains, Glynn Nowell and Christine Rowland, by Miss A. Watters, who, for the second year in succession, won a fast and sportingly contested ladies’ race. Winners were, 1st and 2nd: Obstacle race – K. Wood, I. Blakey; K. Holdsworth, M. Godber; D. Brewster, N. Dexter; T. Crook, J. Rawson; M. Pitts, M. Smethurst; A. White, J. Curtis; D. Balmer, G. Nowell; T. Peach, J. Cooke. Flat race, 1st and 2nd – D. Coope, P. Dodds; D. Topless, R. Pilgrim; G. Homiak, M. Wilson; N. Dexter, R. Barber; P. Skinner, I. Blakey; Y. Chapman, D. Brewster; K. Holdsworth, M. Chamberlain; T. Crook, A. Crampton; G. Brewster, D. Cope; J. Rowland, D. Bell; G. Nowell, R. Forsdick; S. Bustard, T. Murray; P. Housley, D. Balmer; C. Rowland, T. Peach. Egg and spoon race, 1st and 2nd – M. Merrett, G. Phelan; M. Abbott, D. Topliss; M. Thomson, A. Pitts; N. Dexter, A. Rowe. Flag race – M. Knowles, G. Homiak; Y. Chapman, S. Skinner. Sack race, 1st and 2nd – I. Wood, M. Jackson; W. Wathall, T. Crook; D. Cope, P. Webster; J. Curtis, J. Rowland. Skipping race – S. Bustard, M. Wigley; T. Peach, C. Rowland. Catch the bus – P. Holdsworth, I. Blakey; N. Mills, P. Phelan. 3-legged scramble – 1, I. Wood and R. Bestwick; 2, D. Hoggard and S. Abbott. 1, W. Wathall and A. Topliss; 2, J. Barker and A. Crampton. 1, R. Young and G. Butler; 2, L. Pauley and D. Cope. 1, J. Curtis and A. White, V. Mills and T. Rowe; and 2, H. Wigley and L. Rowland. 4-legged scramble – 1, D. Hewkin, Ph. Housley and S. Cope; 2, R. Forsdick, C. Thompson and M. Timms. 1, C. Rowland, C. Meakin and P. Singleton; K. Bamford, T. Peach and S. Holmes.

1972 Jul 17 JACKSDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORTS After being postponed on Thursday afternoon owing to bad weather, Jacksdale County Primary School sports were held on Friday afternoon. Several parents assembled on the Welfare Cricket Ground which was used by permission of the Welfare Committee. The programme of events was arranged by Mr. A. Jackson, sports master and other members of the staff. For the sixth year in succession Blue team were the overall winners. Team scores were: Blue 149, Red 104, Green 98, Yellow 90. Individual winners were: Ian Wood, Brian Hyslop, Simon Hutton, Kevin Holdsworth, Tracy Crook, Wendy Hutchinson, Jacqueline Shipley, Russell Forsdick, Peter Naylor, Paul Key, Simon Pilgrim, Wendy Lounds, Mandy Wigley, Joy Martin, Gina Cockayne, James Hosie, Paul Shipley, Philip Housley, Darren Balmer, Paula Chamberlain, Jacqueline Cook, Paula Singleton, C. Meakin, I. Brentnall, D. Scotece, C. Nowell, J. Sulley, A. Carlin, J. Naylor, E. Wilson, S. Goodall.

J. Smedley, A. Topliss, W. Wathall, G. Brewster, D. Cope, A. Reardon, J. Shipley, W. Huskinson, M. Smith, T. Rowe, R. Forsdick, C. Thompson, M. Rowley, S. Bustard, W. Lounds, D. Bell, M. Peatman, P. Shipley, R. Castledine, P. Housley, J. Hosie, C. Rowland, K. Bamford, S. Vine, J. Kitson, M. Clay, E. Robinson, R. Duffy, S. Stone, E. Duggleby, C. Pauley, J. Brentnall, R. Laws, J. Sulley, S. Abbott, J. Vine, A. Carlin, S. Hibbitt, P. Skinner, K. Wood, C. Key, K. Knowles.

Y. Chapman, N. Mills, C. Langton, A. Rowe, K. Holdsworth, I. Wood, M. Godber, P. Fantom, T. Cook, A. Topliss, M. Parker, W. Wathall, S. Coope, J. Fowler, G. Rowles, P. Skinner, M. Jepson, R. Peatman, A. Rowe, M. Mills, E. Colebrook, D. Bell, M. Green, P. Shipley.

K. Chivers, J. Cook, E. Robinson, G. Rhodes, A. Price, R. Duffy, J. Vine, G. Brewster, S. Abbott, J. Melbourne, P. Skinner, J. Shipley, N. Selby, D. Brewster, D. Stone, A. Betts, S. Pilgrim, P. Miles, R. Forsdick, M. Schofield, M. Peatman, G. Cockayne, W. Lounds, G. Nowell, E. Skelton, N. Skinner, S. Harpham, P. Singleton, P. Chamberlain, K. Chivers, C. Pauley, C. Nowell, K. Flint, J. Vine, J. Skinner, S. Goodall, A. Carlin. Ladies: Mrs. Flint, Mrs. Hutton, Mrs. Selby and Mrs. Robinson.

1972 Dec 15 Jacksdale Centenarian Says “thank you”

Mrs. Ellen Smitheringale, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday, is pictured at the Jacksdale County Primary School on Friday when she took her giant birthday cake to share with the children. Pictured with Mrs. Smitheringale are her grandson and his wife and her three great-great grandchildren.

On Easter Tuesday this year, pupils of Jacksdale Infants’ School presented a concert for members of the Jacksdale O.A.P. Club. On this occasion they were introduced to the club’s oldest member, Mrs. Ellen Smitheringale, who was then 99 years of age. When she had her 100th birthday last week, the scholars sent her a bouquet. Mrs Smitheringale was so delighted with her gift and the kind wishes of the young children that she visited the school on Thursday to say “thank you”. She also shared her birthday cake which weighed half a cwt. with the children. A special welcome was also given to Mrs. Smitheringale’s great-grandson, Police Frogman John Ward, who accompanied her together with his wife and two children. P.C. Ward visited the school during the Scholar-Police Relationship Scheme programme, he is also a former pupil of the school. His two young children were recognised by the scholars as the children taking part in the “safety film” shown during the scheme. They showed the danger of playing too near to rivers and ponds. The choir sang special items for their guests. The headmaster, Mr. A. Storer, thanked Mrs. Smitheringale for sharing her cake and wished her “Many happy returns” on behalf of the school. Mr. Storer taught P.C. Ward when he was a pupil at the Selston Matthew Holland. They were both brought up on Dixie Street, Jacksdale, and these are not the only things they have in common – during the last war, Mr. Storer served as a frogman in the forces.

1973 Jun 29 JACKSDALE SCHOOL SPORTS Jacksdale County Primary School held their annual sports on Jacksdale Cricket Ground on Thursday, by permission of the Welfare Committee. In brilliant sunshine, a large crowd of parents watched and entertaining programme of events. The sports occasioned great excitement as the result depended on the last event of the afternoon. Full results were: Green 124, Red and Yellow both 121, and Blue 114. Individual winners were: K. Holdsworth, G. Rowles, P. Skinner, J. Melbourne, D. Brewster, T. Crook, W. Wathall, J. Baker, B. Hyslop, G. Brewster, A. Reardon, A. Chamberlain, T. Rowe, M. Smith, S. Brewster, M. Rowley, E. Bradley, P. Skinner, R. Howard, W. Lounds, J. Martin, J. Pressland, V. Blakey, S. Parkin, A. Kitson, M. Adcock, P. Shipley, Y. Hyslop, A. Baker, E. Robinson, P. Chamberlain. M. Vell, D. Rhodes, S. Barker, A. Pitts, S. Harris, L. Chambers, M. Dexter, S. Skinner, M. Renshaw, J. Melbourne, J. Fowler, T. Crook, A. Topliss, D. Cope, J. Shipley, S. Bacon, C. Thompson, R. Forsdick, S. Bustard, C. Bishton, N. Mee, D. Balmer, R. Castledine, C. Rowland, T. Peach, P. Singleton, M. Naylor, J. Kitson, N. Lenton, M. Clay, D. Scotece. G. Rhodes, S. Stone, E. Kemp, M. Thompson, G. Homiak, A. Pitts, A. Green, T. Buckley, T. Greaves, S. Fido, J. Fowler, D. Hoggard, S. Wain, Y. Chapman, N. Selby, C. Langton. M. Vell, A. Pitts, A. Crampton, L. Taylor, N. Selby, A. Green, M. Hyslop, V. Mills, S. Bacon, T. Rowek, R. Howard, G. Cockayne, A. White, J. Pressland. T. Peach, C. Rowland, S. Chamberlain, G. Rhodes, J. Parkin, E. Duggleby, M. Williamson, P. Shipley, P. Housley, A. Steele, S. Parkin, M. Smithurst, J. Lemon, T. Pilgrim. S. Barker, P. Skinner, A. Hodgkinson, J. Rawson, T. Buckley, D. Cope, M. Pitts, G. Degg, T. Machin, A. Reardon. J. Shipley, A. White, D. Smith, H. Waterall, J. Curtis, S. Bacon, W. Bacon, D. Lewin, G. Lemon, C. Thompson, M. Dudley, E. Bradley, R. Howard, D. Chapman, T. Balmer, D. Bell, G. Goodwin, V. Blakey. N. Mee, K. Flint, D. Scotece, A. Steele, N. Lenton, D. Balmer, M. Smithurst, D. Harris, G. Green, K. Bamford, T. Peach, G. Rhodes, M. Bradley, A. Barker, J. Cooke, J. Morton, D. Roe. Ladies’ race: 1 Miss Walters, 2 Mrs. Flint, 3 Mrs. Taylor, 4 Miss Robinson.

1974 Mar 29 JACKSDALE BOYS REPEAT SUCCESS The boys of Jacksdale County Primary School repeated their success of last year when on Saturday they once again won the annual six-a-side football competition organised by Eastwood and District Junior Schools’ Football Association. Sixteen schools took part in the competition which was held at Nuthall Larkfields County Junior School. The schools were drawn in four groups and group results were as follows: - Group 1 P W D L P Bagthorpe ……… 3 2 1 0 5 Priory ……………… 3 2 0 1 4 Devonshire Drive ……… 3 1 1 1 3 Cossall ……………… 3 0 0 3 0 Group 2 P W D L P Kimberley ……………… 3 3 0 0 6 Holly Hill ……………… 3 2 0 1 4 Horsendale ……………… 3 1 0 2 2 Awsworth ……………… 3 0 0 3 0 Group 3 P W D L P Jacksdale ……………… 3 3 0 0 6 Gilthill ………………… 3 0 2 1 2 Langley Mill ……………. 3 0 2 1 2 Brookhill Leys ………… 3 0 2 1 2 Group 4 P W D L P Beauvale ………………. 3 2 1 0 5 Larkfields ……….………. 3 2 1 0 5 Brinsley ………………… 3 1 0 2 2 Underwood ……………… 3 0 0 3 0

The winners of the four groups then played in the semi-finals. Whilst Jacksdale boys, drawn against Beauvale enjoyed a clear cut 2-0 win the other semi-final was much more close. Bagthorpe and Kimberley drew their game 1-1 and the two teams were also level on corners. Under rule 3 of the competition Bagthorpe gained a place in the final thanks to their superior overall goal average. The final thus became a ‘local derby’ between Jacksdale and Bagthorpe. What a close and even game this turned out to be. At full-time neither side had managed to score and extra time had to be played. In this period Glynn Nowell scored for Jacksdale what proved to be the winning goal of the competition. Our congratulations go to the boys of Jacksdale County Primary School, but boys of all schools are worthy of commendation. Not only did they display skill and energy but all games were played in a most sporting manner. Tribute must be paid also to the many teachers whose enthusiasm and efforts enabled such a successful and competition to be staged. It seems only a short time ago that boys like Paul Richardson (Forest) and Alan Buckley (Walsall) were playing in Eastwood and District Junior Schools’ football matches. Saturday’s games showed what a lot of young football talent there is in the area for future development. The proceeds of this year’s competition will be shared equally by the District Association and by a charity chosen by the boys of the winning team. The Jacksdale boys who did well were Michael Green, Paul Housley, Christopher Thompson, Robert Howard, Paul Shipley and Glynn Nowell who was also a member of last year’s successful Jacksdale team.

1974 Apr 12 PRIMARY SCHOOLS FOOTBALL Jacksdale’s fine record Jacksdale boys have continued their notable performances in the matches played since Christmas. Their achievements came to a climax two weeks ago when they won the Eastwood and District six-a-side competition. Individually each boy has played extremely well and together they have formed themselves into a fine playing unit – especially in eleven-a-side matches, in which they have remained unbeaten all season. In fact the only times they have been beaten is when playing six-a-side matches and even then have only lost three of their matches. Their record is as follows: played 19, won 12, drawn 4, lost 3, goals for 38, goals against 14. As can be seen from the above they have a very creditable record for scoring goals and the boys who helped achieve this were: Glyn Nowell (9), Nigel Cockayne (7), Darren Balmer (7), Paul Shipley (7), Robert Howard (4) and Edward Bradley (4). Not only have they scored many goals but they have been very strong in defence due to extremely fine work being done by Paul Housley, Christopher Thompson and Michael Green. However all the boys selected to represent the school have helped to make the results so commendable. The boys include Michael Green, Michael Timms, Mark Rowley, Simon Pilgrim, Chris Thompson, Paul Housley, Robert Howard, Glyn Nowell, Edward Bradley, Nigel Cockayne, Darren Balmer, Paul Shipley, Paul Castledine, Mark Jepson and Philip Housley. Individual results: Somercotes won 5-1; Devonshire Drive won 3-0, 3-0, and drew 0-0, 0-0; Pinxton won 7-1; Beauvale won 1-0, drew 1-1, lost 2-1, 3-0; Horsendale won 2-0, 2-1, 3-1, drew 1-1; Brinsley won 4-2; and Awsworth won 2-0, 2-0, 2-0, lost 1-0.

1974 Apr 12 2 JACKSDALE Jacksdale, Selston, Underwood and Westwood Conservative Branch cheese and wine evening, 27 April, in Selston Parish Hall, 7.30p.m. Admission 35p. Advt. The Royal British Legion Women’s Section held their monthly meeting on Wednesday at the Portland Arms. Mrs. N. Cook (chairman) opened the meeting and the secretary read business items. Mrs. K. Haddon (secretary) said £25.92 had been raised at the jumble sale held at Selston in March. Possible venues for the birthday outing were discussed and June 19th suggested. Mrs. H. V. Haddon was the competition winner. Boys of the County Primary School 6-a-side football team for the second time running have won the Eastwood and District Junior School Football Association award, competing against fifteen other teams in the area. Half of the receipts from the games are being given to district expenses the remainder is being given to a charity of the winning boy’s choice. This year the Jacksdale Boys have decided to give the money to (£8.68) to the Dean Grainger Fund to help send eight-years-old Dean Grainger, of Brinsley, who has suffered from brain damage since birth, for treatment to America. Over 120 ladies assembled at the Miners Welfare on Thursday evening for the annual social evening and Easter bonnet parade, organised by the Miners Welfare Ladies’ Section. Members from Underwood and Greasley sections were invited. The bonnets were judged by Mrs. W. Brogdale and Miss J. Brogdale. Winners were Mrs. E. Parsons, Greasley; Mrs. P. Prow, Underwood; and Mrs. I. Lee, Underwood. There were 40 entries. Mrs. J. Thompson presided and welcomed the ladies from other sections who suitably replied. Jacksdale members provided the refreshments and competition prizes. A programme of dancing was arranged by Mr. and Mrs. F. Hall. Music was by Bert and Ossie on the organ and drums. Having enjoyed a very successful football season, Jacksdale County Primary schoolboys finished their fixtures in style with a visit to Wembley Stadium on Saturday. This time however they were only spectators when a party of 53 children and parents travelled by coach to see England v France schoolboys’ international. The visit was organised by Mr. A. Dooley, sports master at the school. After a very enjoyable day, many boys must have gone to bed with ambitions to one day actually play in that wonderful stadium. At present this is only a childish dream, but according to Mr. A. Storer – if their present skills continue to develop some boys could well turn their dream into reality.

1974 Nov 8 JACKSDALE’S FINE RUN CONTINUES Jacksdale Schoolboys yet again proved too strong for the opposition from Awsworth and Swanwick during the past week. Fine displays of football secured them victories over Awsworth (six-a-side matches) 1-0, 2-0, 0-0, 6-0, and Swanwick (eleven-a-side) 3-1. Very good finishing by Keith Holdsworth and Edward Bradley, plus hard midfield work by Mark Jepson and the captain Robert Howard, and efficient covering at the back by Simon Pilgrim and Chris Thompson, were the special features evident in the victories. Scorers were Robert Howard (2), Edward Bradley (6), Kevin Holdsworth (3) and Mark Jepson. Boys who played were: David Cope, Leigh Pauley, Simon Pilgrim, Chris Thompson, Shaun Ryan, Paul Webster, Jonathan Fowler, Jamie Melbourne, Kevin Holdsworth, Mark Renshaw, Mark Jepson, Robert Howard, Edward Bradley. DEFEAT BUT FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHTER Eastwood District Primary schoolboys played their first match of the season at Hucknall on Saturday and lost 6-1. Captained by Nigel Butler, the initial difficulty lay in co-ordinating their work and functioning as a team. After finding themselves 3-0 down at half-time they did to begin to work together far better, with Robert Howard and Antony Brooks doing some fine work in midfield. They pulled back one goal through Antony Brooks after some fine work on the right by Antony Gentry. Chances were created but the “killer instinct” was not evident in front of goal. Fine work was done at the back by the captain Nigel Butler, Mark Copeland and Chris Thompson. Hucknall finished off their moves well in front of goal and came back strongly towards the end of the match. Eastwood team: Andrew Butler, Mark Robinson, Martin Wilkinson, Chris Thompson, Nigel Butler, Mark Copeland, Alan Hardy, Warren Marriott, Robert Howard, Antony Brooks, Mark Jepson, Antony Gentry, Martin Clay, Stephen Johnson, Neil Wedge.

1975 Apr 4 JACKSDALE SCHOOLBOYS FOOTBALL Jacksdale have recently had a very good run in their football fixtures and recently several players have emerged,and are now pressing for regular places in the team. The boys played against a very strong Gilthill School side who have not previously been beaten, and remained unbeaten winning three out of four matches, 1-0, 2-0, 1-0, and drawing the fourth 0-0. Scorers for these matches were C. Thompson, M. Chamberlain, K. Holdsworth. Then followed an 11-a-side match against Pinxton and despite the heavy conditions a good game was seen. Jacksdale scored early on in the game through M. Jepson and the scored remained 1-0 at half- time. Simon Pilgrim had taken over the captaining of the side and both he and Stephen Coope kept a close grip on the Pinxton forwards. Jacksdale again scored through M. Chamberlain and a third was added from the penalty spot by Chris. Thompson. Pinxton did get some reward by scoring from the penalty spot just before the end. Michael Timms had a superb game in the Jacksdale goal – and on several occasions saved his side. The boys then travelled to Larkfields for an 11-a-side match and were narrowly beaten 2-1. Many of the younger boys played in this game and it looks as if Jacksdale will again have a strong footballing side for next season. The match at Horsendale again showed the boys on the winning trail winning three of the four matches 2-0, 1-0, and 5-0, and losing only one by three goals to nil. Boys representing Jacksdale were: M. Timms, R. Howard, J. Melbourne, C. Thompson, M. Jepson, E. Bradley, M. Renshaw, S. Ryan, S. Pilgrim, S. Coope, M. Chamberlain, J. Fowler, P. Webster, A. Cope, S. Abbott, K. Holdsworth. The season was brought to a fitting close on Saturday, 22nd March, when Mr. A. Dooley organised a visit to Wembley Stadium to see England Schoolboys beat Holland Schoolboys by four goals to nil. A Jacksdale party of 96 children, teachers and parents had a very enjoyable day.

1975 Sep 19 PRESENTATION AT JACKSDALE SCHOOOL David Edwards presented a lectern to Mr. Arthur Storer, headmaster of Jacksdale Primary School, at the School on Thursday. The lectern, made by pupils of Selston Matthew Holland School, and purchased by public donation, was in memory of the late Elaine Rowe, a former pupil, who died in January. Mr. and Mrs. Rowe presented a bible to go with the lectern.

1975 Oct 10 JACKSDALE SCHOOLBOYS’ FOOTBALL The season has again begun with the boys at Jacksdale Junior School making a very good start. Kevin Holdsworth has taken over as the captain of the side and has done well in this position, and is also being successful as a striker, scoring 13 goals so far. Mark Renshaw has also played well and has been selected to represent the district. In midfield, creditable performances have been given Mark Chamberlain. At the back Jamie Melbourne and Paul Webster have shown ability to cover, control and distribute the ball well. It has been a pleasing feature to find three boys who shown both ability and courage in goal this season – namely Stephen Wilson, Leigh Pauley and Shaun Ryan. Of the matches played so far this season these are the results: 11-a-side, v Kimberley, lost 0-4; v Gilthill, lost 1-2. Six-a-side, v Underwood, 5-0, 9-0, 2-1, 4-0; v Hollyhill, 0-0. 0-0, 1-0, 2-0, 0-0, 5-4, 1-0, 1- 2. It has been a pleasing feature to see so many boys participating in schoolboy football at junior school level. Boys who have represented the school are: Leigh Pauley, Paul Webster, Jonathon Fowler, Robert Young, Mark Renshaw, David Cope, Stephen Wilson, Stephen Coope, Mark Chamberlain, Jamie Melbourne, Stephen Abbott, Kevin Holdsworth, James Newton, Ian Wood, Shaun Ryan, Neil Ward, Ian Smethurst, Graham Butler, Kevin Wood, Guy Brewster, Mark Godber, Nigel Forsdick, Tony Curtis and David King.

1975 Oct 10 2 JACKSDALE NURSERY FACILITIES Mrs. Elizabeth Dobbs, of 12 Albert Avenue, Jacksdale, has received the following letter from the director of education for Nottinghamshire concerning the lack of nursery facilities at Jacksdale County Primary School, and parents are now organising a petition to send to the County Education Committee. The letter reads:- “Nursery facilities are being provided in 1974/5 and 1975/6 from the allocation we have received from the department of education and science for the purpose. In a large county, with little existing nursery provision, these facilities are, naturally, thinly spread and many places of the same size in South Nottinghamshire will still not have a nursery.” “We are also given to understand that the financial allocation for the ensuing years is to be cut back considerably. Until we know how much the authority will receive by way of allocation it is impossible to count on possibilities. We can, however, say that with restrictions of allocations and inflation there is a backlog on the 1975/6 still to be cleared up.”

1975 Nov 28 2 Villagers ask for Nursery School

PEOPLE at Jacksdale have petitioned Nottinghamshire County Council in a bid to obtain a nursery school for children under five in the village. There is a nursery unit at the Holly Hill Primary School at Selston and the petitioners feel that Jacksdale should have the same opportunity. The petition has also been sent to the Board of Managers of Jacksdale County Primary School and although it states that the education of young children cannot begin early enough it stresses that no criticism of the school teaching staff is implied. They are described as of “excellent standard”. A copy of the petition has been sent to the Director of Education, Mr. James A. Stone. The local education authority has spent £500.000 on providing nursery units for under fives and they say more will be opened as cash permits. Parents of children aged between three and fivc who live in the Jacksdale area have been told that their children are eligible for admission to the nursery unit at Selston, if places are available.

1975 Dec 26 CHRISTMAS AT JACKSDALE Third and fourth year juniors held their annual Christmas party on Monday week. On Tuesday it was the turn of the infants’ department to hold their party. Of course Santa Claus made his annual call with a present for each child. Wednesday saw the first and second year juniors having a most enjoyable time at their party. The children were brought back to the real meaning of Christmas on Thursday, when a service of carols and readings was held in nearby Westwood St. Mary’s Church. The church was filled with parents and friends at this most enjoyable service, organised by Mr. A. Dooley. A collection was taken in aid of the children in the Cherry Orchard Children’s Home at Wollaton. The selection of this particular home was made from a list of suitable charities suggested by the children. Following the service a large number of parents visited the school to be delighted by the colourful Christmas art and craft work on display. Friday saw the opening of the school post box, which was full to the brim with cards for school delivery – at no charge!

1976 Apr 16 Bonnet Parade

Jacksdale Children’s Bonnet Parade

Jacksdale CP Infants’ Department held their Easter bonnet parade on Wednesday week. The event, organised by the infant staff (Mrs. S. Barber and Mrs. B. Wheeler) was well attended by parents. The judges Mrs. K. Foulds, Mrs. I. Storer and Mrs. H. Reynolds had a difficult task in selecting the winning hats from a wonderful selection. The photograph is of the winners: - Cathy Chambers, Richard Parkin and Helen Cope. After singing suitable Easter songs to their parents all the children received an Easter egg.

1976 May 7 Jacksdale School Footballers Awards

Joint winners of the footballer of the year at the Jacksdale CountyPrimary School are Paul Webster and Mark Renshaw. They received the Melbourne Trophy awarded for the first time. They are pictured with Mr. A. Dooley (sports master), Mr. S. Stoakes (head Warsop School, and Football League chief coach responsible for referee training), Mr. and Mrs. R. Melbourne and daughter Louise.

A handsome football trophy has been presented to Jacksdale County Primary School by Mr. and Mrs. R. Melbourne. Headmaster Mr. A. Storer acknowledged with appreciation the support and interest shown by parents towards the school. The Melbourne Trophy was presented to the footballers of the year on Monday, in front of an assembly of children, parents and school managers. The players coached by Mr. A. Dooley have had a busy and enjoyable season with many successful matches. Two boys, Mark Renshaw and Paul Webster, became joint winners of the trophy. They received the trophy from Mr. S. Stoakes a former league referee and he was the football league chief coach for referee training.

1976 School Sports JACKSDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORTS One of the largest attendances of parents for many years attended this year’s sports held on the Welfare grounds last Thursday by permission of the Jacksdale Miners Welfare Committee. On a beautiful day parents deepened their sun tan as they thoroughly enjoyed a varied and interesting programme of events in which most children took part. Organised by Mr. A. Dooley, the competition once again was not only interesting to watch, but also very keen and even. The yellow team with 131 points were this year’s winners, followed by blue team (124), green team (119) and red team (105). The captains of yellow team Tracey Crook and Stephen Coope, received the trophy from, Mrs. A. Flynn, vice-chairman of the school managers. Individual results were as follows: Obstacle: 1, R. Parkin; 2, D. Coope; 3, D. McCulloch. 1, D. Topliss; 2, S. Oxley; 3, L. Dixon. 1, D. Rhodes; 2, A. Pitts; 3, S. Barker. 1, L. Chambers; 2, T. Buckley; 3, S. A. Duroe. 1, M. Habgood; 2, P. Skinner; 3, R. Smithurst. 1, D. Brewster; 2, N. Mills; 3, K. Roe. 1, N. Ward; 2, M. Renshaw; 3, I. Smethurst. 1, J. Rowland; 2, I. Shipley; 3, S. Bamford. Flat: 1, T. Topliss; 2, R. Hall; 3, C. Habgood. 1, J. White; 2, C. Chambers; 3, H. Cope. 1, R. Parkin; 2, N. Burrows; 3, D. McCulloch. 1, D. Topliss; 2, Y. Bacon; 3, C. Duroe. 1, D. Rhodes; 2, D. Pell; 3, S. Barker. 1, N. Dexter; 2, S. A. Duroe. 3, L. Rhodes. 1, R. Smithurst; 2, P. Richards; S. Richards. 1, S. Carter; 2, D. Brewster; 3, K. Roe. 1, K. Holdsworth; 2, A. Leake; 3, J. Fowler. 1, T. Crook; 2, J. Sherrard; 3, A. Crampton. 1, G. Brewster; 2, M. Pitts; 3, S. Ryan. 1, J. Rowland; 2, J. Shipley; 3, T. Spencer. Egg and Spoon: 1, C. Rhodes; 2, R. Dixon; 3, C. Murray. 1, C. Chambers; 2, G. Fletcher; 3, S. Barker. 1, K. Taylor; 2, I. Beardsmore; 3, A. Smith. 1, C. Duroe; 2, R. Wilson; 3, Y. Bacon. Ball relay: 1, P. Webster; 2, K. Holdsworth; 3, S. Cope. 1, J. Rowland; 2, T. Crook; 3, M. Kemp. Flag race: 1, C. Habgood; 2, I. Beardsmore; 3, P. Meeson. 1, C. Barker; 2, C. Bishton; 3, R. Pilgrim. Sack: 1, P. Holdsworth; 2, A. Pitts; 3, D. Rhodes. 1, N. Dexter; 2, T. Buckley; 3, S. A. Duroe. 1, D. Wilson; 2, R. Smithurst; 3, P. Skinner. 1, S. Carter; 2, D. Brewster; 3, S. Harris. Skipping race: 1, T. Crook; 2, J. Hanson; 3, V. Hanson. 1, J. Rowland; 2, T. Spencer; 3, M. Smith. Throwing the cricket ball: 1, K. Holdsworth; 2, M. Chamberlain; 3, M. Henshaw. 1, P. Webster; 2, L. Pauley; 3, G. Castledine. Catch the bus: 1, N. Burrows; 2, E. Lounds; 3, I. Beardsmore. 1, D. Martin; 2, J. Habgood; 3, S. Oxley. Three legged scramble: 1, S. Holmes and A. Roberts; 2, D. Pell and A. Barber; 3, P. Grainer and M. Taylor. 1, L. Chambers and T. Buckley; 2, S. A. Duroe and S. Skinner; 3, A. Bradley and V. Bishton. 1, I. Blakey and P. Richards; 2, R. Smithurst and W. Martin; 3, P. Key and D. Wilson. 1, D. Brewster and N. Selby; 2, K. Roe and N. Mills; 3, K. Cope and D. Bacon. Four legged scramble: 1, T. Curtis, M. Jackson and J. Newton; 2, S. Coope, M. Renshaw and G. Butler; 3, C. Bostock, J. Melbourne and J. Fowler. 1, J. Shipley, S. Bacon and S. Bamford; 2, V. Hanson, J. Barker and M. Kemp; 3, J. Sherrard, J. Smedley and A. Crampton. Relay: 1, blue team; 2, green team; 3, yellow team. 1, blue team; 2, yellow team; 3, green team.

1976 Dec 31 CHRISTMAS AT JACKSDALE C.P.SCHOOL Christmas concerts were held at Jacksdale C.P.School on the afternoon of Thursday and Friday, 9 and 10 December. Items were presented by the various classes for the entertainment of the other children, including a Nativity play and Christmas songs, dramatisation of ‘A Christmas carol,’ variety including abstracts from ‘Oliver,’ Christmas Alphabet, New Faces and The Generation Game, folk songs, and the Wizard of Oz. On Monday, 13 December, the infants held their party, when Santa Claus paid his annual visit with a present for each child. Tuesday saw the 1st and 2nd years enjoying themselves, whilst the 3rd and 4th years had a very successful party on Wednesday. Parents were invited into school and were able to see the colourful Christmas art and craft work. This year the themes chosen for decorating the school hall were based on well-known pantomimes, whilst the corridor scenes illustrated popular Christmas carols. Children staying for school meals had an extra treat on Wednesday, when they were served with an excellent Christmas dinner. The school post box was opened on Thursday and again on Friday, when hundreds of greetings cards and presents were distributed throughout the school. Westwood St. Mary’s. Term ended with a carol service taken by the children in Westwood St. Mary’s Church. Parents joined with the children at this service. A collection was taken and money so raised will be sent to the new appeals organisation for the City and County of Nottingham to help in the purchase of special wheel chairs for handicapped children. Although term ended on 17 December the school Christmas activities were not yet completed, as a party of 50 children will be taken on New Year’s Day to Nottingham Playhouse to see the Christmas production of a Victorian pantomime, ‘The Sleeping Beauty.’

1977 May 6 JACKSDALE DOUBLE Jacksdale Junior School F.C. were the winners of the Junior Schools’ Cup Final when they defeated Bagthorpe School 3-1, at Brookhill Leys School Ground, Eastwood. The cup was presented to the winning side by Mr. H. E. Eggleshaw, the recently retired headmaster of Selston Holly Hill County Primary School. Earlier in April Jacksdale had become League Champions when they won their final games so they could not be overtaken in the battle for points. In January, however, there were several teams in contention for the League Championship. The winners could have been Devonshire Drive, Gilthill, Kimberley, or Jacksdale. Beauvale beat Gilthill 4-1 and Devonshire Drive 6-2 to complete an unbeaten run of five games and stop the league chances of those two teams.

1977 June 3 JACKSDALE JUBILEE SPORTS The first of many Jubilee events for the children of Jacksdale was held on Thursday morning for the very young, when the playgroup held a Silver Jubilee sports morning on the village cricket ground. In brilliant sunshine many parents and friends watched as the children took part in a variety of races and competitions, organised by Mrs. C. Tomsett, organiser Mrs. C. Renshaw, assistant supervisor Mrs. L. Martin, helper. Forty children took part and the winners were: Graham Young, Paul Flitter, Tracey Simpson (3), Scott Walters, Kennie Appleby, and the winner of the ladies egg and spoon race was Mrs. K. McGrath. Mr. A. Storer, headmaster of the Jacksdale junior school, on behalf of the playgroup, presented each child with a Jubilee crown and a union jack. Raffle winners were Mrs. Featherstone, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Gains, Mrs. Renshaw, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Flitter, Mrs. Walters, Mrs. Hewkin, Mrs. Smith. Teas were served by Mrs. C. Coupe, Mrs. K. Flitter, Mrs. E. Parkin, Mrs. G. Pollard and Mrs. J. Guest organised a second hand toy stall. The effort raised £21 which covered the cost of the children’s gifts.

1977 Aug 12 JACKSDALE TEACHER WEDS Mr Peter Bradley, a teacher at Jacksdale County Primary School, was married on Saturday at Bromley Registry Office to Miss Josephine Toghill, daughter of Mrs. J. T. Toghill, 3 Ryder Close, Bromley. This was followed with the Blessing of the marriage at St. Mary’s Church, Bromley. Mr. Bradley is the son of Mr.and Mrs. L. Bradley, 15 Crossley Street, New Sharlton, Wakefield. The blessing was conducted by the Rev. R. Robert Wallis. The bride given away by her brother, Mr. F. Toghill, wore white crepe culottes with a long white Swedish cotton coat, small white flower hair ornaments and carried a lady spray of gold roses. Bridesmaids were Misses Julie Bradley, Emma Brittain, Rachel Brittain, Tracy Everson and Clare Everson. Mr. Derek Ibbs of Jacksdale was best man. The honeymoon is being spent touring France and Spain by motorbike. The couple will live at Pinxton. The bride is an Executive Officer, Social Services, Nottingham.

1977 Dec Primary School Party

JACKSDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL PARTY

Picture shows Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Snow White, Sally-Ann Duroe; Claire Duroe; Rachel Ibbs; Graham Hodgkinson; Paula Hodgkinson; Paula Hodgkinson; Nicola Dexter; Lee May; Anita Bradley

1978 Aug JACKSDALE TEACHER RETIRES

Photo shows ( L. to R. ) : Mrs. F. Boddice, Mr. D. A. Ager, Mr. Storer

After forty-five years in the teaching profession, Mrs.Ethel May Boddice has retired from Jacksdale County Infants School. She received her training at the Sutton-in-Ashfield Intending Teachers’ Centre. For one year she taught at Hucknall and later was at most of the Selston schools. She left Selston C. of E. School in 1946 when it was badly damaged by fire. She then took her class to Bagthorpe and became a teacher at Jacksdale eight years ago. Throughout her career she has specialised in craft and music. Mrs Boddice was one of the organisers of the May Day Celebrations formerly held at Bagthorpe School. To mark the occasion of Mrs. Boddice’s retirement, a sherry party was held at Jacksdale School when guests included her husband, Mr. William Boddice, her brother, Mr.W. Dean, head teacher at Trentham High School, Stoke, and Mrs. Dean, (Mrs. Dean was formerly Miss Nancy Housley, of Westwood), her niece and husband, Mr. and Mrs. J. Douglas and their children Sarah and Robert, who had come over from their home in Geneva for the occasion, County Councillor John Gardner, a member of the Education Committee, Mr. D. Ager, Area Education Officer, Ashfield, and Mr. B. Smith, vice chairman of the school managers. Mr. A. Storer, headmaster, welcomed everyone and spoke in high esteem of Mrs. Boddice’s contribution to school life. Similar speeches were made by other guests. Mrs. Boddice received Royal Worcester Table Ware from colleagues and the school managers. A bouquet was presented to her by her great-niece, Sarah. At a surprise school-time event, Mrs. Boddice received a table lighter and Royal Worcester Evesham Ware Teapot, to match her other gift, from the children of the school. Mrs. Boddice is a talented pianist and music has always played a great part in her life. She has conducted several school choirs and has helped with the organisation of many school concerts. Since childhood she has had close connections with Westwood St. Mary’s and Selston St. Helen’s Churches and was a girl guide with the Westwood St. Mary’s company. In her retirement, Mrs. Boddice hopes to continue with her music and has volunteered to take part in school activities. She and her husband will have more time for another of their interests – motoring – but one of their first outings will be by plane to visit their niece and family in Geneva. Mr. and Mrs. Boddice live in Wagstaffe Lane, Jacksdale.

1978 Aug 04 JACKSDALE On Wednesday, 28 children of the Jacksdale Pre-School Playgroup were accompanied by mothers for their annual outing to Matlock by coach. On Thursday the playschool held a sports morning when parents and children joined in a programme of activities. There were various stalls and refreshments, and the prizes were presented by Mr. A. Dooley, a member of the teaching staff of Jacksdale Primary School. Race winners were: Sara Draper, Graham Young, Andrew Day, Lisa Testell, Emmas Parks, Sara Hill. Ladies’ race: Mrs. Draper. Men’s race: Mr. Hill. The raffle winner was Mrs. A. Booth and the cake was won by Mrs. E. Parsons. The effort raised £12.26 for playgroup funds. Eight men from the Manchester area are staying in the Jacksdale district to take part in the New Life Crusade being organised by the Full Gospel Church. Their ages range from 19 to 36. Pastor R. L. Smith would be pleased to hear from anyone who would like to receive a personal visit from one of these missionaries during the week 5 to 12 August. Tel.: Ripley 86043. These young men come from all walks of life.- Graham Hague, 36, is an assessor/valuer; Bruce Jowett, 29, driver/salesman; Frank Cavanagh, 30, laboratory chemist; Mark Turner, 19, University student; Peter Ablett, 20, builder; Bob Jones, 35, engineer, Chris Dobson, 27, teacher; Nigel Moores, 27, University student. Competing in the second round of the Notts. Miners’ Welfare Ladies’ Section Quiz, Huthwaite beat Jacksdale 58-51 in an exciting contest. The winners were Mesdames S. Oscroft, R. Brooks, M. Radford and M. Bonser. Jacksdale were represented by Mesdames J. Thompson, L. Wright, G. Fidoe and G. Haves. Proceeds from the competition which amounted to £5 will be given to the Southwell Minster Appeal Fund. Pastor R. L. Smith conducted the prayer meeting on Monday evening at the Full Gospel Church, Sunday School was led by Mr.Graham Stone on Sunday last, Brinsley Outreach Sunday School was led by Mr. Philip Oxley. Morning Worship and the evening Gospel Service were led by Pastor Smith. The Gospel Service took the form of a memorial service to Mr. John Stuart, of Ironville, whose funeral service was held on the previous Friday. On Thursday, young people of the church went on an outing to Bonsall Camp. Bible study on Wednesday evening with the theme “Gifts of the Spirit” was led by Pastor Smith. Mr. Ernest Taylor, of Somercotes, was the speaker at the Friendly Fellowship meeting on Tuesday afternoon. The One Way Club on Tuesday evening was for Missionettes and Royal Rangers.

1978 Dec 8 Unusual Service at Jacksdale An unusual and delightful Christingle service is to be held at Jacksdale County Primary School on 13th December. It is believed that this is the first time that this type of service has been held in the area. The choir have been trained by Mr. A. Dooley and Mrs. G. Hewitt; and the children are trained for chorus singing by Mr. N. Hutchinson. The school staff will be assisted by Rev. J. F. Jacklin, Vicar of Selston; Rev. J. Robinson, Priest-in-Charge, Westwood with Jacksdale; and Rev. S. Rising, West Bridgford, on behalf of the Church of England Children’s Society.

1978 Dec 22 Christingle Service at Westwood Jacksdale County Primary School presented a Christingle service on Wednesday evening in St. Mary’s Church, Westwood. The address was given by the Rev. S. Rising. Items were sung by the school choir and readings were given by Simon Barton, Anthony Barber, Jonathon Wilson, Mark Thompson, Gillian Thompson, Sally Ann Duroe and Adrian Critchlow. Richard Whitmore and Sharon Fidoe were the representatives of the purse holders, who presented gifts for the Church of England Children’s Society. After the handing in of the gifts, each child received a Christingle. The Christingle bearers then formed the shape of a cross throughout the church. During the singing of the Christingle hymn, the church lights were switched off and illumination was entirely by Christingles. At the end of the hymn, the lights were switched on and the children extinguished their Christingles and returned to their seats. The choir were trained by Mr. A. Dooley and Mrs. G. Hewitt; the children’s singing was arranged by Mr. N. Hutchinson; and the School Staff were assisted by the Rev. J. F. Jacklin, Vicar of Selston; the Rev. J. Robinson, Priest in Charge of St. Mary’s Church, Westwood with Jacksdale; and the Rev. S. Rising, of West Bridgford, on behalf of the Church of England Children’s Society.

1980 Head retires Head retires at Jacksdale school

Mr. Arthur Storer, of 55 Franklin Road, Jacksdale, has retired from the Jacksdale County Primary School, where he had been headmaster for 14 years. This school is where he started his education at the age of five. He later went to the Henry Mellish Grammar School, Nottingham and after serving as a pupil teacher at Bagthorpe County Primary School went to further his teacher training at Sheffield City Teachers’ Training College. During this time his course was interrupted for war service. Mr. Storer joined the Royal Navy and served as a signalman on minesweepers, he was commissioned and then volunteered for special service which was secret at the time. Those taking part were known as “Human Minesweepers.” They cleared mines with diving techniques working in ports. During these dangerous missions, Mr. Storer was mentioned in despatches. Books have been written on minesweeping, including this “secret service” and Mr. Storer’s name was mentioned in some of these books. SERVICE

After he left the service as Lt. R.N.V.R. he returned to college and later became a teacher at Westborne Secondary School, Sutton-in-Ashfield, then known as Huthwaite Road, School, after five years he became a teacher at the Selston Matthew Holland School for a further five years. He then moved to Selston Holly Hill County Primary School and after ten years became headmaster at the Jacksdale School. His early retirement has been brought about by ill health. Books and sport always played a great part in Mr. Storer’s life, he has served as a member of the local library committee for Selston and Jacksdale and in his youth played cricket for his schools, college and Jacksdale and Underwood teams. He was part time principal of the Selston Education Institute. He is a member of the Royal British Legion Jacksdale Branch and a member of the National Trust and Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.

TEXAS

Mr. and Mrs. Storer lived at Selston for a number of years, they have recently moved to a new bungalow at Jacksdale, their son Roger, and daughter-in-law and grandson Mark live in Houston, Texas. A presentation evening was held at the Jacksdale County Primary School when Mr. Storer received a number of farewell gifts and good wishes for his retirement from staff and pupils.

1980 July 4 SCHOOL SPORTS AT JACKSDALE After a previous postponement owing to the bad weather conditions, the Jacksdale County Primary School held their annual sports on the Miners Welfare Ground. The event attracted a good number of spectators, who saw an entertaining and well varied programme. Enjoyment as well as friendly competition has always been a feature of the sports which this year was won by the red team. Results: Throwing the cricket ball, 3rd year boys – 1, C. Martin, 4th year boys – 1, R. Parkin. Throwing the rounder’s ball, 3rd year girls – 1, K. Bullock, 4th year girls – 1, R. Pilgrim. Obstacle race, infants boys – 1, M. Franklin; girls infants – 1, A. Fry; 1st year boys – 1, P. Harrison; 1st year girls – 1, S. Stoddard; 2nd year boys – 1, S. Smith; 3rd year girls – 1, M. Brown; 3rd year boys – 1, R. Swain; 3rd year girls – 1, A. Young; 4th year boys – 1, N. Layton; 4th year girls – 1, C. Duroe. Flat race, Robins, boys – 1, P. Cartledge; Robins, girls – 1, D. McGrath; Owls, boys – 1, M. Franklin; Owls, girls – 1, N. Castledine; 1st year boys – 1, D. Topliss; 1st year girls – 1, A. Key; 2nd year boys – 1, S. Burrows; 2nd year girls – 1, C. Bayliss; 3rd year boys – 1, T. Flint; 3rd year girls – 1, K. Bullock; 4th year boys – 1, N. Layton; 4th year girls – 1, C. Bostock. Egg and spoon race: Robins, boys – 1, A. Day; Robins, girls – 1, C. Minkley; Owls, boys – 1, C. Cheung; Owls, girls – 1, J. Bellaby. Ball relay: Boys – 1, blue team; 2, green team; 3, red team, 4, yellow team. Girls – 1, red team; 2, green team; 3, yellow team. Girls – 1, red team; 2, green team; 3, yellow team; 4, blue team. Flag race: Infant boys – 1, M. Franklin; Infant girls – 1, C. Mayers. Mini marathon – 1, S. Bamford. Sack race: 1st year boys – 1, D. Topliss; 1st girls – 1, S. Stoddard; 2nd year boys – 1, S. Burrows; 2nd year girls – 1, C. Chambers. Skipping: 3rd year girls – 1, K. Bullock; 4th year girls – 1, C. Bostock. Wheelbarrow race: 3rd year boys – 1, D. Green and B. Dixon; 4th year boys – 1, N. Layton and I. Beardsmore. Catch the bus: 1, G. Fynney; Infant boys – 1, P. Cartledge; infant girls – 1, J. Bellaby; infant girls – 1, P. Bullock. 3 legged scramble: 1st year boys – 1, G. Mumford and J. Beardsmore; 1st year girls – 1, A. Key and C. Taylor; 2nd year boys – 1, C. Murray and S. Burrows; 2nd year girls – 1, S. Clark and L. Critchlow. 4 legged race – 1, P. Meeson, R. Swain and S. Parker; l girls – 1, R. Barber, C. Duroe and S. Abbott. Relay, open: Boys – 1, red team; 2, green team; 3, blue team; 4, yellow team. Girls – 1, yellow team; 2, red team; 3, green team; 4, blue team. Final score: Red team 171 points; blue team 137; yellow team 133; and green team 128. At the conclusion of the sports the captains of red team, Paula Hodgkinson and Adrian Critchlow, received the trophy from Mr. J. Gardiner, county councillor for the area and a member of the Education Committee. Coun. Gardiner also presented the Melbourne and Mills trophies to the outstanding sporting personalities of the year, Richard Parkin and Sally Housley.

1980 School Caretaker retires

This photograph should be of great interest to many former pupils of Jacksdale County Primary School. It was taken in June 1971. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reville are on the extreme right of the centre row. Centre front is the present headmaster, Mr. Arthur Storer, and on the extreme right of the front row is Mr. Roger Hull, present headmaster of Underwood County Infants’ School.

School caretaker retires After 27 years as caretaker at Jacksdale County Primary School, Mr. Frank A. Reville has retired. His wife Daisy who has been on the cleaning staff at the school for eight years, retired at the same time. As well as his caretaker duties, Mr. Reville was crossing warden for almost 25 years. A native of Golden Valley, he started his working life on the railways until the war when he served in the Royal Engineers. On his return to civilian life, Mr. Reville again worked for the railways at the old Jacksdale station. In 1953, he became caretaker at Jacksdale School. A well known public figure, Mr. Reville is a member of the Jacksdale Ward of Selston Labour Party. He served on the Selston Parish Council for 20 years and was a former vice-chairman. He was also former secretary of the Jacksdale Ward Labour Party. Music has always played a great part in Mr. Reville’s life and he was a member of the old Pye Hill Male Voice Choir under their conductor the late Mr. Bert Bonsall. CHOIR When the choir was reformed eight years ago, Mr. Reville became secretary, a position he still holds and he is also a singing member. He is a member of Jacksdale British Legion and a former society steward at the old Providence Methodist Chapel, Pye Hill, Jacksdale. Since the closure of the chapel, he has been a member of Pye Hill Trinity Methodist Church, Jacksdale. He was a founder member and secretary of the Jacksdale Juniors Football Club from 1947 to 1953 and was a former member of the Jacksdale Branch of the National Federation of Old Age Pensioners. His retirement was voluntary through the release scheme for disabled persons. Mr. Reville himself disabled himself through arthritis. To mark their retirement, the staff and pupils of the school presented Mr. Reville with a ceramic pendulum clock and Mrs. Reville with a potted plant. The couple live at 47 Main Road, Jacksdale.

1980 Playgroup Party-time at Jacksdale

The children of Jacksdale Playgroup were visited by Father Christmas at their party and 36 children received presents. Tea was prepared and served by Mrs. Fynney, Mrs Edge, Mrs. Tomsett and Mrs. Martin. Later, under the supervision of Mrs. Tomsett and Mrs. Martin, the children entertained parents and friends with a Christmas carol concert. The raffle, which made £15 for playgroup funds, was won by Mrs. Caulton, Mrs. Marchant and Mrs. Whyld. Refreshments were served by Mesdames Finney, Pollard and Langton.

1984 Concert

Children of Jacksdale Junior School gave a concert at Westwood Church as part of the church’s Festival Week. Left to right: Karen Stoddard, Joanna Bellaby, Nicola Castedine, Linda Dixon, and Alison Dring.

The many people who attended Westwood St. Mary’s Church Art and Flower Festival, entered the building to a splash of colour not only from flower arrangements but also from paintings, the work of the pupils of local schools and by local artists. These included the Rev. James Robinson and Mrs. Ruth Robinson of Westwood; Mr. Donald Cook of Kirkby-in-Ashfield; Mr. T. Revell of Jacksdale and Mr. R. Tuke. The magnificent new altar frontal, the work of Mrs. Prothero of Kirkby-in-Ashfield, was greatly admired. This fine appliqué work in shades of blue and purple is done on a background of white. The framed ‘Family Tree’, drawn by Mr. Stephen Roberts of Sherwood, Nottingham and signed by families associated with Westwood Church in every leaf, raised £100 by signature signing. Flower and art arrangements were by Young Wives’ Group depicting ‘You must be born again’ illustrated by butterflies; Mothers’ Union, embroidery, crochet and flowers; St. John Ambulance Brigade, a floral display with back cloth of Gold and Black; Mrs. Robinson, floral theme ‘Praise and Glory to God’; Girl Guides with a gold badge and floral display; Other arrangements were by local organisations and members of the church. The British Legions’ window display of poppies stood near to the Sunday School arrangement with the theme Jonah and the Whale.

1994 Nov 11 New play area New play area opened

A newly re-surfaced £1,000 play area was officially at Jacksdale’s Jack-In-The-Box playgroup, after months of fundraising to finance the project. On a fine sunny day, Josie Wiggett, children’s co-ordinator of the Nottinghamshire Library Service performed the opening ceremony, during an open afternoon. New parents and youngsters were invited to go and have a look around and take advantage of the free registration.

Pictured. Little Alice Dean (4) gets a look in at the opening ceremony performed by Josie Wiggett.

1998 JD Offstead Inspectors’ thumbs-up for Jacksdale Primary ‘EXCELLENT,’ ‘dynamic’ and ‘exemplary’ were just three of the words used by Government inspectors to describe the work of staff and children of Jacksdale Primary School. And in particular the recent OFSTED inspection highlighted the tremendous amount of development work carried out over the last two years by Headmaster Rudi Rischer and staff which they said had ensured that the children ‘achieved standards in line with or above the national average.’ The inspectors commented on the ‘excellent attitudes, behaviour and all round personal development of the children’ which they said had ‘a very positive impact on the quality of work that the children produced.’ Recent building work and the upgrading of facilities had also helped the school to provide a welcoming and attractive environment, said the report. Improved availability and use of resources also helped the school to ‘aim for the best possible outcome for the pupils,’ it said. Also praised were the strong ties between the community and the school which provides adult study provision, child care courses, a successful community playgroup and a breakfast club. An After School Club opening at the primary sometime this month also meant that the school would be open for children until 6pm in the evening, said inspectors. Commenting on the report Chair of Governors Betty Dixon said: “The parents, Governors and children at the school are extremely proud of this report which we think reflects the tremendous amount of effort and the high quality of education that is provided by the school.” The school was also praised for its future plans which reflected, said the report, ‘the determination of the Headteacher to make Jacksdale an excellent school.’ No key issues for action were identified by the inspection team, who acknowledged that: ‘issues which will lead to further improvements in standards are fully addressed in the school’s Development Plan.’

2011 June Jachs077

Jacksdale pupils will learn village’s history Children at Jacksdale Primary School are creating a book about what the village was like 100 years ago. The pupils are comparing street maps from 1911 and 2011, researching how housing, jobs and school life has changed and finding out about the history of their own homes and the families who lived there. They are looking at the 1911 census and appealing for information and photos of who appear in it. The end of the project will be a 32 page booklet featuring their findings. The challenge forms part of a wider project by the Jacksdale Heritage Group, which is researching the village between 1911 and 1914 and producing a book in 2014 to tie in with the 100 year anniversary of the start of World War One. The group secured £47,000 from the Lottery Heritage Fund for the project. They put a folder together on every single street in Jacksdale, with pictures and information about shops and businesses, to start the pupils off with their research. Group secretary Carol Taylor-Cockayne said “It’s good to involve people of all ages and the children seem to be really enjoying it.” “Hopefully it will give them an interest in local history and also genealogy.” The school’s booklet will be sold on the village’s annual Soldier Day on June 26 and proceeds will go to the school. Anyone with any information that could help towards the project should call Ms Taylor-Cockayne on 01773 603440. NEAABE110531c2 TEAM WORK: Pupils at Jacksdale Primary School will work on a project about the history of the village to help out a local heritage group.