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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, 3rd July 1925, transcribed by Kay Collins

Hargrave - The members of the Women’s Institute yesterday week had a day’s outing to Yarmouth. Leaving at 6a.m., they entrained at Irthlingboro’ at 6.35. The return journey was commenced at 7.50, and Hargrave was reached about 1a.m.

An Injustice?—At a meeting of the Northants Education Committee on Saturday the General Purposes Committee recommended the appointment of the following Managers of the Council School at Hargrave. Messrs W Nicholson, C G Beaumont, A W Gore, T Gates, I Nicholson, and J Calf. Mr W Askew, C.C., proposed that the recommendations be referred back to the committee inasmuch as five out of the six were Nonconformists. He stated that he was a Nonconformists himself, but he objected to the recommendation on the ground of unfair proportion. Mr Askew’s proposition was carried.

Rushden Echo, 31st July 1925, transcribed by Kay Collins

Hargrave—A Joint Trip to Hunstanton was made on Saturday by the Rechabites and the Church and Chapel Sunday Schools, Miss L Nicholson and Miss Hope being responsible for the arrangements. Lunch and tea were given by Mrs W Nicholson, and Mr J R Ackroyd and others helped financially towards a most enjoyable day for the children and adults.

The Rushden Argus, 3rd August 1928, transcribed by Kay Collins

Hargrave
Coming of Age—The esteemed secretary of local Wesley Guild, Kenneth Green, youngest son of Mr and Mrs R Green, received many congratulations and useful presents at the celebration of his twenty-first birthday on Sunday.

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.

Evening Telegraph, Monday, November 2, 1981

Village youth club revived
YOUNGSTERS in Hargrave have their own youth club after a lapse of about four years.

The group, which caters for children aged between eight and 15, meets each Thursday evening between 7.30 and 9.30pm at the village hall.

Mr Roland Winser is the club leader, with Mrs Valerie Coleman (secretary) and Miss Penny Howard (treasurer). The new group held its first meeting on Thursday and 22 youngsters turned out.

Hargrave Parochial Church Council has agreed to waive hiring fees for the hall to help the club with running costs.

Charity Event at the Nags Head c1990

The Nags Head at Hargrave held charity events to raise funds and one year they chose to buy splints for Rushden Ambulance Station

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