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Saturday 11 May 1957 - Death of Arthur Franklin Sadler

DEATH OF MR ARTHUR F SADLER

After an illness lasting for some twelve years, the death took place at Evesham Hospital on Sunday morning of Mr Arthur Franklin Sadler of 11 Belmont Terrace, Badsey, at the age of 72 years.

The sixth son of the late Mr & Mrs Thomas Sadler of Bullybrook, Badsey, he was born in the village where he lived all his life.  He was a market gardener on his own account.  On May 29 1909 he married at St Lawrence’s Church, Evesham, Miss Annie Grove.

Saturday 5 January 1907 - Sladden family amateur theatricals

Mr Sladden’s talented family, assisted by one or two friends, were responsible for some most enjoyable amateur theatricals which took place at the Old School on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, with a matinee on Wednesday.  There were good audiences at the two evening performances (on the first night the room was crowded), but on Wednesday afternoon there was only a small attendance.  The whole of the work in connection with the performances, including the fitting up of the stage and the arrangement of the costumes, was done by the performers themselves, and the whole production re

Saturday 24 January 1903 - Smoking Concert at Badsey

A very successful smoking concert was held at the headquarters of the Royal Oak Sick and Dividend Club, Badsey, on Friday evening, there being 60 members present.  The following were some of the singers:  Messrs C Emma, G Burt (Evesham), F Haines (Evesham), J Sadler and F Evans.  Mr J Pritchard of Offenham kindly gave selections on his powerful gramophone, which were very much enjoyed.  Mr F Finch was at the piano, and Mr G Witts was chairman.

Saturday 1 February 1902 – Wedding of Cynthia Savory at Badsey

At St James’ Church on Wednesday afternoon there was solemnised the marriage of Miss Cynthia  M Savory, elder daughter of Mr A H Savory of the Merry Gardens, Burley, Hampshire (formerly of Aldington Manor) with Mr Charles Selwyn Martin of The Holt, Winchcombe, eldest son of the Rev C Martin, rector of Dartington, Devonshire, and rural dean.  The wedding took place at Badsey in order that Miss Savory, who is well known in the vicinity and deservedly popular with all classes of the community, might be married in her old parish, and amongst her many old friends in the neighbourhood.&

Saturday 27 July 1889 - Bad water at Badsey

BAD WATER

The Sanitary Inspector, in his report, stated that the water used for domestic purposes on the premises occupied by Mr Julius Sladden at Badsey was condemned by the first analysis, and he had not taken the town supply.

THE CHAIRMAN:  He will have the other water, I suppose.

The Medical Officer thought a little pressure would be required.

The Chairman said he would order proceedings to be taken unless the work was done.

Mr T Byrd remarked that Mr Sladden was one of the first to get the town water to Badsey.