March 1945

The Gale

The Gale of March 25-25 did us great damage. It blew down the Service Board(only recently painted) and nearly blew down the large noticeboard. It also whipped the roof of the boiler house and lavatories, smashing it completely. Our plumber Mr.Pratt,swiftly came to our aid (grateful thanks) and Mr Aykroyd is rectifying the resty of the damage.

Worse than the gale is damage continually done by mischievous children to the church wall by the bus stop For six mounths,children have been breaking down the wall. Several times the stones have been replaced. We have hesitated to put up a Police Notice, but if this nuisance continues we shall be obliged to take serious action.

Christmas 1945

The Rev A.E.Handley first Priest-in-Charge of St Martin's has been appointed to the lonely island of Tristan da Cunha. We whish and Mrs Handley God speed

Feb 1942

Briardale Road

The inhabitants of Briardale Road and district are to be commended for the fine community spirit which they have built up. For a year or more they have held regular parties, entertainments and games for charitable causes and to promote neighbourliness and good -feeling Newcomers to the district have been welcomed, and made very much at home in surprising short time. The Briardale people have set a magnificent example in neighbourliness. Let us hope more districts will follow their example.

More later JB