BADSEY
Badsey village looked gay with bunting and streamers, but the festivities had to be somewhat curtailed owing to the weather. The day opened with a service in St James’ Church at 8 am. At 10 am about 150 parishioners gathered at the pike and formed a procession to the church where a thanksgiving service was held. During the afternoon children’s sports were held on the Recreation Ground and at 4 o’clock the youngsters were entertained to tea in the schools. Owing to the weather the adults’ tea was served in the school playground, and about 500 sat down. The whole party afterwards returned to the Recreation Ground where a programme of sports for adults was held. There were also fancy dress competitions for adults and children. At 8 pm the gathering listened to the speech of the King, but unfortunately the rain made it impossible for the firework display to be given.
