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All Saints Church

Wellingborough News, 17th May 1884, transcribed by Kay Collins

Stanwick - Confirmation—On Tuesday afternoon a special confirmation service was held in the parish church by the Bight Rev. Bishop Mitchinson, acting for the Lord Bishop of the Diocese. The following candidates from the respective parishes presented themselves for the rite:- Raunds 41 candidates, Stanwick 23, Hargrave 10, Denford-cum-Ringstead 9, Chelveston 3, total 86. After the administration of the rite an excellent address was given by the Bishop. The church was literally crowded by an attentive and earnest congregation. The candidates from Stanwick were subsequently entertained to tea by the Rector and Mrs. Bonner.


Rushden Echo & Argus, 25th June 1948, transcribed by Kay Collins

Old Folks Get Treat
At the old folks' annual treat held in the school at Hargrave, an excellent meat tea was provided by members of the Women's Institute, and about fifty-five elderly folk throughly enjoyed themselves. The president of the Women's Institute (Mrs. A. Gore) welcomed the party, which included Mr. L. G. H. Lee, of Raunds, Canon P. G. Tibbs, of Hargrave, and Mr. Edmund Smith, the farmer.

After tea songs were given by Mr. G. Slope, of Shelton, accompanied by his wife at the piano. Miss Gill Cox also gave songs at the piano, and a duet was given by Gill Cox and Janet York. Mr. C. Berwick played a number of old songs for the old folks to join in.

A beetle drive gave much pleasure and interest, at which Mr. L. G. H. Lee proved an adept, and the champion.

Cigarettes and refreshments were handed round, and after more old songs, one of which was sung by Mr. Blanchard, and "Smiling Through," by Mrs. Blanchard, the party broke up.


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