The Big Freeze!
Rushden’s Meals on Wheels service can now afford a deepfreeze thanks to the efforts of the town’s Salvation Army and three schools.

They held a carol service at The Ritz Cinema, Rushden, on Sunday and raised £176 for the WRVS.

Brigadier Dora Chandler, of the army, said it was a great success. “We are very grateful to the staff at the Ritz” she added.

The appeal from the Army and three Rushden schools—Newton Road Junior, South End Junior and Rushden Girls’ Comprehensive—was made by Mr Bert Catlin, headmaster at Rushden Boys’ Comprehensive.

Both the Salvation Army Band and the songsters took part. Prayers were taken by the Rev Ralph Martin, minister at Rushden Park Road Baptist Church.

Among the audience was Mr Allen Goulsbra, chairman of Rushden Urban Council.