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Normandy in the Press
1910 to 1914

“Normandy in the Press” presents a past view and happenings of the village as seen from selected reports and articles in the local papers. The reader should note that until 1955 Normandy was predominantly part of Ash, Willey Green was part of Worplesdon and a small part of Flexford was in Wanborough.

The researched material held at County Libraries and Record Offices was hand-copied over a number of years by society member Peter Trevaskis. Those notes have been subsequently transcribed by members: Alan Norris, Eira and James Nursaw; Emma Rafferty; Peter Blakiston and Stephen Cranstone.

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure correctness in the copying and transcribing, readers are advised to refer to the original newspaper source for the full account.

Normandy in the Press Index
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1910 January 1st
Surrey Advertiser
Pirbright
- Marriage of Captain H.H. Mangles
Long Report

1910 January 15th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke & Normandy

On Friday evening last week there was a Cinderella dance in the Wyke School, when a good company was present, and a very enjoyable time was spent.
Mr Blaber supplied the music, and Mr Henry provided the refreshments.

1910 February 12th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke & Normandy
- Successful Concert
On Friday evening last week, organised by Messrs H. Rickard and P Drewitt, was given in the Wyke School in aid of the funds of the Sunday School. The performers acquitted themselves well and their contributions were warmly applauded by the large audience, encores being very frequent. Mr Blundells' comic songs were extremely well received. Mr Prosser Cranes' recitations were particularly good, and Master H. Mephams' contributions were much applauded. Those taking part were - Miss Jones and Miss Field (piano solos): Mr J. Prosser Crane (dramatic recital and monologue): Miss Bowles: Miss Nethercott: Miss A. Bosley: Messrs R.S. Brush: P. Drewitt: F.W. Summers: W. Blindell and H. Pickford and Master Mepham (songs) and Mr Summers and Master Mepham and Messrs Rickard and Drewitt (duets). The Misses Field, Jones and Bowles were the accompanists.

1910 March 12th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke & Normandy
- Magistrate and his mother
Mr P. Henriques J.P., of Normandy Park, attended the Kingston County Petty Sessions on Thursday when his chauffeur, Edward John Robbins was summonded for exceeding the speed limit in Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton. P.C. Beck and other officers gave evidence as to the timing of the car, which was found to be travelling at 28mph. Mr Henriques said that on the car he had one of the best speedometers it was possible to obtain, and his chauffeur had instructions to drive very cautiously. He was not in the car at the time, but Mrs Henriques was, and she was a nervous motorist. The Chairman (Mr W.T. Cockburn) said the Bench was satisfied with the evidence of the police, and that the owner had done what he could to prevent excessive speed, but in his absence his chauffeur had exceeded the limit. A fine of £2 and costs were imposed.
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Ash - Technical Education
Mr Lodge is making a three year report on the work of the technical classes and he said that the total number of the students who attended their classes the first year were 54 from Ash and eight from Wyke - total 62: In the second year Ash numbered 70 and Wyke 61 - total 131 - and in the third year the numbers were Ash 112 - Wyke 64 - total 179. The committee meetings had been well attended. Subjects taught during their term of office included ambulance, nursing, cookery, dressmaking, carpentry and drawing, horticulture.

1910 April 2nd
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke & Normandy

The annual report of the Wyke, Normandy and Wanborough Nursing Association is a very satisfactory one. The number of members has increased from 75 to 103 and the nurse attended 68 cases and paid 1,037 nursing visits.

1910 May 7th
Surrey Advertiser
Normandy

A meeting to support Womans' Sufferage was held at Henley Park yesterday afternoon - Sir Owen Roberts presided. A report will appear in our next week's issue.

1910 May 14th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke & Normandy
- Womens' Suffrage
Under the auspices of the Guildford and District Branch of the National Union of Womens' Suffrage Societies, a meeting in support of Womens' Suffrage was held at Henley Park, Normandy by permission of Sir Owen and Lady Roberts on Friday afternoon last week. There was a large attendance, among those present being Sir James and Lady Walker, Lady Pechell and Mr Morgan, Miss Rose Mangles, Mrs Bruce Armstrong, Mrs Scudamore, Mrs Ricardo, Dr Chester C.C. and Colonel Pennyquick C.S.I. J.P.
Sire Owen Roberts, who presided, said he supposed he might reckon himself as about the oldest supporter of Womens' Suffrage in the county (applause). In 1865 he canvassed for Mr John Stuart Mill - the first occasion on which the question of Womens' Suffrage was ever prominently before the public. The movement appealed to him on many grounds. Women had put themselves more and more to the fore as the years had gone on. It seemed to him that women were called upon to pay rates and taxes should have a voice in the affairs of the nation. He believed that women served the State as effectively as men (applause). In addition, justice required that women should have the Parliamentary Franchise. He believed that if the question was put soberly before the British public, it was bound to win. He personally was not inclined to agree to any extension of the Franchise unless women were included, and justice thereby done.
Miss Rendel of the N.U.W.S.S. in the course of an interesting address, said some women were so fortunate that they did not want to vote, but that was not a reason why they should stand in the way of their less fortunate sisters (applause). She proposed 'that this Meeting is of the opinion that the Parliamentary Franchise should be extended to women on the same terms as it is, or may be, granted to men' (applause). Col. Pennyquick in seconding, said he might claim to be an even older advocate of Womens' Suffrage, than the chairman. The physical force argument was often used against Womens' Suffrage, but they had not yet come to making Sandow Prime Minister or Heckenchmidt the Chancellor of the Exchequer (laughter). No men had to be medically examined before receiving a vote.
The resolution was carried without a dissentient.
Dr Chester CC Proposed and Mr Morgan seconded a vote of thanks to the speakers, and on the proposition of Miss N. Baker, seconded by Sir James Walker, thanks were accorded the chairman and Lady Roberts.

1910 July 30th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke & Normandy
- Cottagers' Show
The annual Cottagers Horticultural Show was held on Wednesday at Westwood, by kind permission of Col. Coussmaker. There was a creditable show of garden produce, which was judged by Messrs Holt and England, victory resting with the latter. A tea was provided for the school children, and there were numerous races, rifle shooting etc. Music was provided by the Hale Band. The catering was in the hands of Mr Harvey and the arrangements generally were made by Col. Coussmaker, as in former years.

1910 September 3rd
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke & Normandy
- Motor Car Accident
On Monday a motor car belonging to Col. Watson of Farnborough, when proceeding towards Guildford, came into collision at the junction of Station Road, and the main road with a milk cart belonging to Mr Christmas. The motor car was travelling comparatively slowly and Col. Watson, who was driving, turned into a ditch s avoid an accident. The horse, however, swerved towards the motor, with the result that the shaft of the cart smashed the glass screen to pieces and also the colonel, by falling glass, a severe blow to the body. Col. Watson was helped into Mr J. Hornes' house, where he was attended to by Nurse Harboard. The other occupants of the car - two ladies and two gentlemen escaped with a severe shaking, though one lady was hit by a piece of glass, which damaged her eye glass, without fortunately hurting the eye beyond a slight bruise just above it. A gentleman, passing by in his motor car, kindly took the party home and later in the evening the damaged car was towed away.

1910 October 15th
Surrey Advertiser
Normandy - Harvest Festivals

The Harvest Festival was held at St Marks, Wyke on Sunday. The services were well attended, and the decorations which were much admired, were carried out by Mrs Pickford, the Misses Stedman, Bluck, Richardson and Field and Messrs Smith and Bluck. The offertories were in aid of the County Hospital.

1910 December 10th
Surrey Advertiser
Normandy

The third Whist Drive of the season took place on Wednesday, when there were about 40 present. The prize winners were - Ladies - Miss Bluck 172 - Mrs J. Collyer 171. Gentlemen - Mr B. Collyer 170: Mr H. Tuller 168: Mr Blaber carried out of the duties of steward.

1910 December 17th
Surrey Advertiser
Normandy

On Friday evening last week a Social Dance was held was in the Wyke School, and in spite of the inclement weather, was attended by between 50 and 60. A very enjoyable time was spent.
On Wednesday and Thursday evenings, an entertainment consisting of songs, recitations, drill and two sketches, entitled 'Persecuted Police' and 'Domestic Frugality' was given by the children attending Wyke St Marks School, and their efforts were warmly applauded by appreciative audiences, which crowded the school on each occasion.

1910 December 24th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke & Normandy
- Christmas Celebrations
On Tuesday evening the wives and children on the Henley Park Estate were entertained by Sir Owen and Lady Roberts as is their custom at the season the year. Tea was provided, and afterwards there were games, but the chief attention was a Christmas tree, decorated and illuminated. Gifts of a useful character were presented to all the guests by Lady Roberts. Mr Bluck, Mr Holmes and in fact all the staff lent valuable assistance in making the party a success.
On Wednesday evening all the male employees were entertained, supper was served at 7 o'clock, and afterwards there was a gramophone concert interspersed with songs by various members of the Company. During the evening Sir Owen Roberts gave each suitable present. Two toasts were honoured - namely 'The King' and 'Sir Own and Lady Roberts'.

*1911 - No Weddings, Deaths etc.


1911 January 7th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke & Normandy

The children attending the Wesleyan Sunday School had their annual new years' treat, the younger ones on Monday evening, and the older ones on Tuesday. The proceedings commenced with a tea and the rest of the evening was given up to games. The arrangements were made and carried out by the Misses Deedman, Smith, Hubbard, Woods and Mr Marshall.
The annual social was held in the Wyke School on Wednesday evening, and was, as usual, a great success, pretty decorations, and a good floor for dancing. Splendid music by Messrs Rawlins and Smith and a joyful company of between 60 and 70, all conducting themes (?). The committee consisted of Messrs Field, Blaber, Woods, Bluck, Harvery and Hubbard and deserve credit for their capable arrangements.

1911 April 22nd
Surrey Advertiser
Normandy - Easter Vestry

The Vicar, Rev. N. Pickford, presided at the Easter Vestry on Thursday, and nominated Mr. Field as his warden in the place of Mr Bluck (retired). Mr Stedman was elected peoples' warden. Messrs Smith, Woods, Rickard, Bluck, Pryor and Clark were elected sidesmen.
Votes of thanks were accorded to Mr Bluck for his services as church warden: to Sir Owen and Lady Roberts for the Summer treat to the Sunday School children, and to Mr Stevens for the Christmas treat.

1911 May 6th
Surrey Advertiser
Normandy
- Presentation
On Saturday afternoon, at Wyke School, Miss Robertson, who had been Honorary Secretary of the Local Nursing Association for the past few years, but is now relinquishing the position on leaving the district, was presented with a handsome gold bangle inscribed by the members. The presentation was made Sir Owen Roberts, in the regretted absence of Lady Roberts, who was indisposed.
On Wednesday afternoon, there was a lumber sale in Mrs Richardsons' grounds at the Vicarage, in aid of the Funds for the Nursing Association. Buyers were very numerous, and a brisk business was done.

1911 June 17th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke & Normandy
- The Parish Room
A successful sale of work in Wyke Schools was opened by Lady Roberts on Wednesday afternoon on behalf of the Fund for the Parish Room, which has now been erected in the garden of Wyke Vicarage. The Bishop of Guildford spoke a few very encouraging words on the value of such a room for religious and social work in the parish: and Lady Roberts then pronounced the sale open.
The room was well filled during the afternoon. There was keen competition at the Baby Show, and the evening concluded with a jumble sale. The Parish Room Building Committee consists of the Vicar (Rev. P.N. Pickford); Messrs Stedman, Field, Bluck, Blaber, Clark, Pryor, Rickard and Woods. The ladies committee, who organised the sale of work were Mrs Pickford, Mrs Field, the Misses Stedman, Mrs Clark, Gower, Kybeed, Melrose, Rickard, Smith, Underwood and the Misses Allen, Blaber, Crichton, Field, Elliott, Humphreys, Pryor and Harbord. A very enjoyable programme of music was provided by Mrs Montgomery.
The satisfactory sum of £35 was realised in the afternoon to supplement the subscriptions already promised, which include Sir Own and Lady Roberts £20: The Lady Pirbright £30: Rev P.N. and Mrs Pickford £5: Mr Hill £3. Mrs Montgomery £2.2s: Mrs Shute £2: Mr Pryor £1 - and other sums under £1.

1911 July 8th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke & Normandy
- School Treat
On Sunday the children of Wyke Sunday School were given their annual treat by Sir Owen and Lady Roberts at Henley Park.
The children, numbering about 110, marched to the park, headed by the Boy Scouts, with the vicar and Sunday School teachers. Swings and games were provided before tea, which was served at 4 o'clock to the children, and afterwards to the mothers. Subsequently the children had sports, and a delightful afternoon was concluded by the distribution of prizes by Lady Roberts. Before dispersing, very hearty cheers were given for Sir Own and Lady Roberts.

1911 November 4th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke & Normandy

Another enjoyable whist drive was held for the benefit of the funds of the Parish Room on Monday evening. Mrs Pickford again presided over the proceedings, and arrangements were made by Miss R. Field and Miss Blaber. Miss Bosley and Mr Thompson won the prizes for the highest scores and Miss Humphrey and Mr Rickwood those for the lowest.

1911 December 2nd
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke & Normandy
- Sewage Scheme Opposed
A eagerly attended meeting to protest against the proposed sewage scheme for the Farnham Rural District as it affects Wyke and Normandy was held in the schools on Thursday, Mr Philip Henriques presiding -
The Chairman, in a lucid speech, explained the scheme, and they were face to face with an expenditure which would probably be £60,000 to £70,000, and he believed the rate would not be less than 1/11d or 1/- in the £1, which was a preposterous cost to ask any person to pay when they would receive absolutely no benefit. Having explained the course to take to oppose the scheme, and after remarks from others present, the following resolution was proposed by the Chairman, and seconded by Col. Coussmaker was carried unanimously - 'That this meeting of the inhabitants and ratepayers of the ward of Normandy and Wyke do oppose in tote the suggested drainage scheme: and that a committee be appointed to further the end to the utmost of their powers'. The following committee were appointed - Messrs P. Henriques, W. Deedman, W.F. Field, W. Woods, J. Blaber and A. Stedman.
Vicar's Accident
As The Vicar, (the Rev. F.N. Pickford) walking near the Victoria Hall at Ash on Sunday evening, a motor car and cyclist came along in opposite directions. It is supposed that the cyclist and the Vicar were dazzled by the car's headlights, and the cyclist collided with Mr Pickford, who was thrown heavily to the ground. The cyclist sustained minor injuries, but Mr Pickford was in an almost unconscious condition when he was picked up, having received somewhat serious injuries to his face and head, as well as being badly bruised. He was taken by the motor car to the Vicarage, where he is making favourable progress.

1911 December 23rd
Surrey Advertiser
Normandy

The scholars attending the Wyke St. Marks School gave their annual concert on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in the school room, which was crowded on each occasion. The programme was of a varied character, and was carried out by the youthful performers in a manner reflecting great credit on the teachers. The prizes were distributed on Wednesday evening by Mrs Howse in the regretted absence of Bishop Howse, who was to have done so.

1912 January 20th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
- advert
Mr R.J. Harvey (late Walford Bentley) Grocer etc. is the local agent for the "Surrey Advertiser and County Times". Mr Harvey will give personal and prompt attention to all orders for papers, advertisements or printing that can be entrusted to him.

1912 April 13th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy

The concluding dance of the class which has been in existence since Christmas was held in Wyke School on Monday evening, between 60 and 70 being present.
The prize winners at the Whist Drive in the Parish Room on Wednesday evening were Messrs. Cox, J. Horne, G.A. Butler, S. Lee, H. Peltant and Bowyer.
1912 July 13th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy - Golden Wedding

Fifty years ago Mr Frank Smith, a labourer of 24, married and brought his young bride to live in an old cottage in the lane near the Farm House at Wyke where he was then working. Today (Saturday) they will celebrate their golden wedding Both are in receipt of the old age pension, and Lieutenant Colonel Coussmaker, to whom we are indebted for these facts, remarks that there are not many couples who can say that they have spent fifty years of married life in the same house. We wish them many more happy returns of their wedding day together.
1912 July 27th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke & Normandy
St Mark's Wyke, Sunday School
The school, numbering rather over 100 scholars were given a delightful feast at Henley Park Saturday by sir Owen Roberts and Lady Roberts. Boating, cricket, games and races filled the time and at the conclusion beautiful prizes were presented by lady Roberts to the successful scholars.

1912 November 6th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy- Enjoyable social.

The annual social was held on Wednesday evening in the school, which had been greatly decorated for the occasion. The company numbered close on 100, and dancing interspersed with games and songs contributed by Miss F. Blaber and Dr Fleming, was kept up from eight o'clock to 3.30., excellent music being provided by Messrs Bowlings and Smith. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Messrs Fifeld and Woods. The members of the Committee which made the arrangements were Messrs Deedman - Bluck - Elliott - Blaber - Clarke - Richards - Stanard - Horne - Wainwright - Woods and Field.
A whist drive which was organised by Mrs Melrose and Mrs Stedman and was very well attended took place in the Parish Room on Friday evening last week. The prize-winners were Miss Elliott, Messrs Tucker, Lipscombe and Cox.

1912 November 15th
Aldershot News
Ash

The drainage question - Folly Hatch Lane. (long report).

1912 December 13th
Aldershot News
Ash

Mr Chester and Folly Hatch Lane. (report).

1913 January 18th
Surrey and Hants News
Ash Parish Council
Mr Beeton deals with hints from Wyke.
Wyke's Share
Mr Beeton said that little hints had been thrown out here and there as to Wyke's share of the money spent on the parish. On the occasion of some distress from unemployment in the parish, certain money was put aside to be spent at Wyke and at Ash. The Wyke people could not come to much agreement, so the money for Wyke was handed over to himself (Mr Beeton) to be spent on the new recreation ground at Ash, on the understanding that Wyke men should be given employment there. Instead of losing by this, said Mr Beeton, the Wyke men gained enormously. In the first year they received £12.15s, in the second year £17.15s, in the third year £11.12s.6d and last year £5.7s.6d, a total of £45.14s. He did not think there was much to complain of.

1913 March 1st
Surrey and Hants News
Ash - Schoolmaster and the Council
We understand that Mr J Blaber, headmaster of Wyke Schools has consented to be nominated as a candidate for the Wyke Ward at the Ash Parish Council election on March 17th.
 
Airship Comes to Grief
An experimental airship constructed at the Royal Airship Factory out of the old gas envelope of the BETA and the car and engines of another airship, came to grief yesterday (Thursday) while being taken on a flight by Lt. Woodcock RN and Petty Officer King. Passing over the Fox Hills, engine trouble developed and a hasty landing became imperative.
The wind carried the dirigible over Ash village, and after narrowly missing the roofs of half a dozen cottages, the airship crossed the main road, carrying away 42 telegraph and telephone wires, and landed in a cottage garden, being held by a couple of men who ran to render assistance. No one was injured, and the airship escaped with very little damage. It was deflated and removed on lorries to the factory.

1913 March 1st
Surrey Advertiser
Ash
Airship Mishap

On Thursday morning an experimental military airship, whilst on a flight over the village, developed engine trouble and in an attempt to land the vessel narrowly escaped colliding with the roofs of some cottages in the neighbourhood of Guildford Road. A large number of telephone wires were carried away, and the airship eventually came to ground in a cottage garden. It was then deflated and removed to the Royal Aircraft Factory at Farnborough.

1913 March 22nd
Surrey Advertiser
Ash
Parish Council Election

The annual parish meeting for the Wyke ward of Ash was held in the Wyke Schools on Monday evening. Mr H Murrell presided and upwards of 40 electors attended. Messrs J Blaber, schoolmaster, W Deedman, farmer, W F Field, fruit grower and T Hogsflesh and the Reverend F N Pickford, the vicar, were nominated and in the absence of a demand for a poll, Mr Deedman and Mr Field each of whom received 34 votes, and the Reverend F N Pickford 22 votes were declared elected. Mr Hogsflesh received 11 votes and Mr Blaber 4. Messrs W and T Deedman and L Hogsflesh were the retiring councillors.

1913 April 5th
Surrey and Hants News
Normandy
James Newman, a private in the 2nd Dragoon Guards, was summoned for having driven a motor car at a speed exceeding 20mph at Normandy on March 8th. [Report]
 
Wyke
Church's threepenny balance
The Easter vestry of St Mark's Church, Wyke was held on Friday evening last. The churchwardens accounts, which showed that the receipts amounted to £68.8s.4d., and the expenditure £68. 8s 1d were unanimously adopted. The Vicar (The Rev. F N Pickford) nominated Mr W field as his warden, and Mr A Stedman was again elected peoples' warden. Messrs H Rickard, Smith, Woods, Bluck, Clarke, and Pryer were appointed sidesmen.
 
Choir Fund Concert
An excellent concert yielding £6.10s. for the Parish Church Choir Fund was held at Wyke Schools on Wednesday week. The building was crowded with an appreciative audience. The artistes included the Misses Hilda Pearce, Nethercott and Hood and Messrs Garrood, Badcock, S.Gillians, H Rickard and Master Reggie Adams (songs). Miss Field and Mr Pallant (piano and violin duets). Mesrs Badcock and Garrood and Messrs Bosley and Rickards (duets): Miss Pearce and Mr Gould (dialogues) : Mr Snow and the Misses Field and Nethercott were the accompanists.

1913 March 29th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy

On Wednesday evening a concert organised by Mr M. Rickard in aid of the choir fund was held in Wyke School. There was a crowded audience, and an excellent programme was contributed by Miss Field and Mr Pallent (piano and violin duets), Messrs Hood - Nethercott and Pearce and Messsrs Garred, Gillians, Richard, Basley and Messrs Reggie Adams (songs) and Miss Pearce and Mr Gould (dualogue). The accompanists were Miss Field - Miss Nethercott and Mr Snow. On the proposition of the Vicar (Rev. F.N. Pickford, a very hearty vote of thanks was given to the performers.
1913 May 24th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy

In connection with the Congregational Sunday School, a concert was given by the scholars on Wednesday evening to a crowded audience. The reverend A Cave presided. (Please refer to newspaper archive for correct version of this report)

1913 May 24th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy

In connection with the Congregational Sunday School, a concert was given by the soloists on Wednesday evening to a crowded audience. The Rev. A. Cowe presided.
1913 June 21st
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy

On Wednesday evening a meeting, preceded by a tea, was held in the Wesleyan Sunday School to augment the funds. About 40 attended. The chair was taken by Mr Laxford, and addresses were given by Mr Chapman and Mr Ives. Various scholars also contributed a dialogue, recitations etc, and helped to make a successful evening. (Please refer to newspaper archive for correct version of these two reports)

1913 June 21st
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy

On Wednesday evening a meeting preceded by a tea, which was provided by the teachers, was held in the Wesleyan Sunday School to augment its funds. About sixty attended. The choir was taken by Mr Luxford and addresses were given by Mr Chapman and Mrs Iver. Various scholars also contributed a dialogue, recitations etc and helped to make a successful evening.

1913 July 19th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy

On Saturday a cycling party had a run to Hampton Court. The buildings and grounds were inspected, and afterwards some time was spent on the Thames.
On Monday the church choir, accompanied by numerous friends, had their annual outing, a visit being paid to Margate. Unfortunately, owing to a mishap to the engine, their train was nearly two hours late in leaving Wanborough, and it was nearly mid-day when the party reached Margate. The most was made of the time at their disposal, and all seemed to enjoy themselves immensely.

1913 July 26th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy - Presentation on Wednesday afternoon

When the Wyke School closed for the summer holidays, the Vicar - Rev. F.M. Pickford presented Miss Humphrey, who is leaving, with a handsome Chippendale clock on behalf of the managers, teachers, children and some parents. as a token of the esteem in which she is held. Miss Humphrey has taught the infants here during the last seven and a half years and is now taking up a post in the Whytlleafe Council School near Croydon.

Sunday-School treat - On Saturday, by the kind invitation of Sir Owen and Lady Roberts, the Wyke Sunday School had their treat in Henley Park. The weather had been wet in the morning, but improved in the afternoon. Tea for the children (about 100) was provided in the Coach Room and the afternoon was spent in games and races. The prizes for attendance and conduct were presented by Lady Roberts. Very hearty cheers were given by the children for Sir Owen and Lady Roberts, who had afforded them such a happy day
1913 August 2nd
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy

In view of his approaching marriage Mr R Bosley was presented at a meeting at the church on Tuesday evening with a handsome cruet suitably inscribed, as an indication of the good wishes of his fellow members of the choir.
The Vicar, the Rev. F.N. Pickford made the presentation.
A Potato show and Fete were held in the grounds of Westwood House, the residence of Colonel Coussmaker, on Wednesday. Prizes for potatoes were awarded to Mrs Bridger - Mrs Blower - Mrs Adams - Messrs E. Colman and A. Marshall. Prizes for wild flowers were given to Edith Bridger, Mary Turner, Hilda Butler, Elsie Rice and Ivy Hale. A programme of races for children and for adults were gone through under the superintendence of Messrs W. Elliott, Collyer and Youngman. The proceedings were enlivened by selections by the Perry Hill Band.

1913 August 16th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy

At the Aldershot County Court on Wednesday, Annie Goldsmith,an elderly resident of Dolleys Hill, Normandy brought an action against an old man named Thomas Smith of Sonning Common near Reading for £4.8s for dilapidations, and £1.8s for loss on fruit trees. Mr Coggins of Aldershot was for the plaintiff, and Mr Ratcliffe of Reading for the defendant. Mr Coggins stated that the defendant was a person of means, and that in 1910 his client accepted him as a tenant of 2 South View, Guildford Road, Ash under a three year's agreement. Defendant quitted the house in March last, and he left it in a disgusting condition. Mr Ratcliffe submitted that, as the agreement (produced) allowed of "reasonable wear" the defendant was not liable. His Honour said the case was already one for a referee, and at his suggestion it was agreed that the Registrar should appoint a valuer to decide between the parties.

1913 September 5th
Aldershot News
Ash Parish Council

Previous to the Ash meeting, a parish meeting was held at the Wyke Schools to elect the member for Wyke and Normandy. Mr J H Beeton presided and there were twelve present. The only nomination received was that of Mr Arthur Stedman, builder, proposed by Mr Alf Clarke, seconded by Mr W F Field. He was accordingly elected.

1913 November 15th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy

The Care Committee of the above school met in the Parish Room on Wednesday to discuss the prospects of the children leaving school before Easter. The members expressed themselves willing to visit parents and give advice if desired. Those who were present at the meeting - the Vicar as Chairman - Mr Blaker - Mr Deedman - Mr and Mrs Field - Mr and Mrs Stedman and Mr Kenney (Secretary of the Guildford Labour Exchange).

1913 December 13th
Surrey and Hants News
Ash Parish Council Meeting on Monday
Proposed Wyke Footpath
The Rev. F N Pickford brought before the Council a suggestion for a footpath to be made from Elm Hill to Station Road at Wyke - no action was taken, but it was understood that the matter would be put on the agenda for the next meeting.

1913 December 27th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy - What is a Footpath?

At the Farnham Petty Sessions on Wednesday, Eric Gillies of Hillcroft, Wood Street - Joseph Clark of Stoughton, Foster Cowlishaw of Normandy, Henry Kings, Charles Garfood, Charles Willis, all of Guildford and several soldiers, one being a lieutenant stationed at Aldershot were summoned for cycling on the footpath between Youngman's nursery and the post office. P.C. Aysnall gave evidence. It transpired that the road was under repair at the time and Mr Gillies contended that there was absolutely nothing to define any footpath. P.C. Sawyer and Superintendent Simmonds bore out the constable's statement that there was a footpath and the justices imposed a fine of 7/6d in each case. Mr Gillies appealed to the justices for a definition of a footpath, which they declined to give. Defendant was very persistent and eventually when requested by Superintendent Simmonds to leave the Court he remarked that it seemed extraordinary that a person could not get any information on such a point.

1914 February 14th.
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy

Mr Youngman - grocer etc, local agent for the 'Surrey Advertiser' and County Times - Mr Youngman will give personal and prompt attention to all orders for papers, advertisements, or printing - (advertisement).
 
The annual tea of the Wyke, Normandy and Wanborough Nursing Association was held at the Parish Room on Wednesday week, and was well attended. Lady Roberts (president) said she was glad to be able to report that the association had considerably increased its roll of membership during the past year. The Honorary Secretary (Mrs Shutte) read the annual report, which included a short summary of the events of the year, and stated that the nurse had paid 11755 visits and attended 84 out of a total of 148 subsconben ??
 
Mrs Moorgood of the National Health Society, 53 Berners Street, London W, gave an interesting address on "How we help in getting and keeping well", in which she pointed out that the greatest help towards warding off disease was keeping themselves and their surroundings cheerful and letting as much air and sunshine as possible into their homes.
 
A hearty vote of thanks was accorded for Lady Roberts for so kindly giving the tea and arranging for the address.

1914 February 21st.
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy.
People with a grievance.

A correspondent writes - ' A well attended meeting of the newly formed Horticultural Society was presided over by Dr Chester CC, on Friday last at the school room, when Mr Burgass L.R.M.S gave an instructive address. What would otherwise have proved a very pleasant evening was much marred by persons who had a grievance to air. It is to be hoped that a hint will be taken from this and those people will in future refrain from such conduct at a public meeting when strangers are present, and will settle their differences in a proper manner in private'.

1914 March 7th.
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy.

Funeral of Mr John Edward Smith, one of the oldest members of the National Deposit Friendly Society. (report)

1914 March 14th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy

The Care Committee of the Wyke School met in the Parish Room on Tuesday to discuss the future of the children who are shortly leaving school and to report on work done since the last meeting. One of the members of the Committee has found employment for one boy, and kindly offered to take another. At the recent medical examination it was found that several children need further advice. Members of the Committee have undertaken to interview the parents of these children.

1914 April 18th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Concert for the School Fund

An enjoyable concert was given in Wyke School on Wednesday on behalf of the repairers' Fund as a result of which about £5 will be handed over. Those contributing to a diversified programme were Mr and Mrs Pallant - Mr and Mrs Allen - Mrs Harris - Miss Deedman - Mme Garvosliva - Miss Tebble - Messrs Badcock, Snooks, Gerrodd, Gaud and Hutton, while members of the choir rendered "Dreadnought Melody". The Misses Field and Deedman and Mr Snow play the accompaniments. The Vicar, the Rev. N. Pickford thanked the performers for their services.

An enjoyable social dance took place in the School on Monday evening. Between the dances there were games, and Mr E.A.F. Jenner rendered pianoforte solos.
1914 April 25th
Surrey Advertiser
Ash

Meeting held in the Parish Room, Wyke on Monday - Mr J.H. Beeton, Chairman: Rev S.N. Pickford: Messrs E. Bull: L. Hogsflesh: A. Steadman: W.R. Field: H.P. Ward: W. Deedman: M. Sleet: W.J. Ogden: T. Osgood with the clerk Mr W. Wren. Mr Beeton was unanimously re-elected Chairman.

Wyke
The Easter vestry was held at the Parish Room on Thursday last week. The churchwardens' accounts showed receipts of £82. 5s. 9d.and payments of £82. 9s. 2d. The Alms Fund Choir and Sunday-School expenses were also laid before the meeting, and ordered to be printed. The Vicar again nominated Mr Field as his warden. Mr Stedman was re-elected as parish warden and Messrs Clark, Woods, Pryor and Rickard were elected sides-men. It was decided to increase the fire insurance on the church

1914 May 16th
Aldershot News
Ash Parish Council - The meetings at Wyke

Mr Hall said he supposed they would have no more meetings at Wyke this year. They had been there the requisite three times.
The Chairman (Mr J H Beeton): - 'Do you move a resolution?'
Mr Hall: - 'I move that no more meetings should be held at Wyke.'
Mr Ward seconded.
The Chairman said the last meeting was held at Wyke for the convenience of the Council, because they could not get the hall.
The motion was lost, four voting for and five against.

1914 August 1st
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy

On Saturday, by the kind invitation of Sir Owen and Lady Roberts, the Wyke
Sunday-School treat, as on previous years, was held at Henley Park. About 80 children and their teachers were present and every possible arrangement had been made for the children's and the teachers' pleasure. After tea there were games and sports, concluding with the gift of beautiful prizes from Lady Roberts. The party dispersed with very hearty cheers for Sir Owen and Lady Roberts.

Mothers entertained - On Wednesday the Mothers' Union annual treat was held at Wyke Vicarage, having been preceded by a short service at Wyke Church. Over 80 visitors sat down to tea, more than 40 being members of the Mothers' Union. The mothers were delighted with a short play, rendered by their own children, which had been arranged and cleverly carried out by some of the teachers at Wyke School. After a happy afternoon the party broke up with hearty cheers for the Vicar and Mrs Pickford.

1914 December 5th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy - A Good Record

The parish of Wyke and Normandy, a village of just over 900 inhabitants, has on its roll of honour the names of 25 men now serving in the army and navy. The women meet every week at the Parish Room, and have up to now finished 242 garments for the Red Cross Society, the Belgians and The Queens, including 40 men's shirts, 14 bed jackets, 13 pairs of socks, 85 pillow cases, two nightingales, five pairs of mittens, eight pairs of flannel pants, one pair of boys' knickers, nine women's undergarments, twenty children's under garments, four boys' serge blouses, eleven girls' serge skirts, thirteen women's serge skirts and four women's blouses.
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