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Friday 19 September 1958 – Death of William Woodward of Blackminster

DEATH OF MR W WOODWARD, BADSEY

His many friends throughout the neighbourhood will learn with regret of the death of Mr William Woodward of Homemead, Blackminster, Badsey, which took place at his home on Wednesday morning.

Mr Woodward, who was 71 years of age, had been in failing health for some time.  He is survived by his wife, one son and one daughter, to whom sympathy is expressed.

The funeral takes place at Badsey on Saturday morning at 11.30.

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Members' Night

Another successful Members’ Evening was held at The Pub in a Club.  Will Dallimore, Pat Morcombe and Brian Smith kick-started the evening by chatting about Badsey in the 1950s covering a wide-ranging number of subjects:  shops, pubs, school, sports, people, events.

We didn't appreciate it at the time, but this was to be the last in-person meeting to be held for 18 months due to the global pandemic.

Members' Night

Our first Members’ Night, held at The Pub in a Club, proved to be a popular event, so it has been decided to repeat this in May.  The March evening began with a brief talk by Tom Sandham about bell-ringing.  Some members had brought along photos and these proved a useful discussion point.

Friday 13 April 1951 – Wedding of Muriel Robinson at Badsey

WHITE WEDDING AT BADSEY – Mr J E Austin and Miss M Robinson

On Wednesday last week, Miss Muriel Robinson, eldest daughter of Mr & Mrs H Robinson of Manor House, Badsey, was married at Badsey Church to Mr John Edward Austin, eldest son of Mr & Mrs F J Austin of Malvern View, Harvington.

The bride wore a white cloque dress with train.  Her white veil was held in place with a headdress of lilies of the valley, and she carried a bouquet of camellias, lilies of the valley and white heather.