- Normandy in the Press
- 1915 to 1919
“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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- 1915 January 2nd
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy School concert - Headmaster retirement
Enjoyable concerts were given last week by the children of Wyke School.
The programme included songs, recitations and sketches, and although everything
was exceeding good, the performance of the infants and the singing of the
senior children deserve special mention. The Headmaster (Mr Blaber) Announced
that the proceeds amounted to £3 1s 6d, which would be handed over
to the Belgian Fund. Mr Blaber also stated that this would be his last
school concert, as after serving for sixteen years in Wyke he would in
a few months be leaving the profession.
At the conclusion of Mr Blaber's remarks, three hearty cheers were called
for him by Sgt G Bonham of the Queens, an old Wyke Schoolboy, who spoke
of the regret that would be felt in the village, at the news of Mr Blaber's
departure, and expressed a wish that a new master would be found as good
as the old one. The cheers were very heartily given, and Mr Blaber having
thanked the audience, the National Anthem brought the proceedings to a
close.
1915 January 16th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
The late Sir Owen Roberts - Memorial Service at Wyke (report)
1915 April 10th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
As a taxicab containing four soldiers was passing through the village on
Sunday, a tyre came off one of the wheels, causing it to skid and overturn
in the ditch by the roadside. One of the occupants, who was extricated
from underneath the cab, was badly injured and was removed to the County
Hospital, Guildford.
- On Sunday evening a whist drive was held in the Parish Room in aid
of the War Fund, but there was only a moderate attendance. The prize for
ladies (given by Mrs Elliott) was won by Miss R Marshall and that gentlemen
(given by Mr Hubbard) was won by Mr Worland.
1915 June 19th
Surrey Advertiser
Military hospital at Henley Park - accommodation for 50 patients
(long report)
1915 July 17th
Surrey Advertiser
Ash - School Gardens
Mr W H Porter, correspondent, wrote that he was directed by the managers
of Wyke Church of England School to enquire whether the Council would be
prepared to let for the purposes of School gardens, the small corner of
the land adjacent to the School property, which was now apparently waste
land, though a portion of the Recreation Ground at Wyke. The Rev F N Pickford
moved that the consent of the Parish Council should be given to the proposal,
remarking that it would encourage the children to take an interest in gardening.
Mr Beeton seconded. The Rev F N Pickford added that it was interested if
Col Coussmaker did not require to use the land he had allowed the boys
to cultivate in the past, to continue in occupation, and to grow crops
of potatoes, either for the use of the boys' own families, or for the soldiers
in local hospitals. The motion was carried.
1915 July 31st
Surrey Advertiser
Son of Mr Philip Henriques JP CC and Mrs Henriques of Normandy Park and
33 Grosvenor Square, London, (Second Lieutenant P Brydges Henriques), 8th
Kings Royal Rifles, killed in Flanders on Saturday 24th July. (report)
- 1915 August 7th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Mr A Stedman of Glenmore, Normandy has received news that his son Sgt R
W Stedman R.F.A was involved on July 18th in France. He was wounded in
seven places in the left ankle and leg by shrapnel, and was taken to a
base hospital where he remained for a week. Now he is in the Military Hospital
at Whitchurch near Cardiff, where he is progressing favourable. Sgt Stedman
has been at the front since last November, having come from India with
the battery.
- 1915 September 17th
Aldershot News
- Ash Parish Council
- Business in Brief
Mr and Mrs Henriques, of Normandy Park, wrote expressing their appreciation
of the Council's vote of sympathy to them in their sorrow.
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- Technical Evening Classes at Ash and Wyke
Technical evening classes have been arranged and will commence shortly
at two centres at Wyke and Ash. In the Ash district the carpentry and drawing
classes will be held at the Ash Common School, and will commence on Friday,
September 24th. The instructors will be Mr H W Lodge. A series of lectures
on poultry keeping will be held at the Ash Victoria Hall on October 18th
and 25th. The lecturer will be Mr H W Howes.
At the Wyke Centre boot making classes will commence on Monday, September
27th. The instructor will be Mr J Brown. The carpentry and drawing classes
will commence on Tuesday, September 28th. Instruction will be given by
Mr H W Lodge.
The classes for the Wyke district will be held at the Wyke Technical Institute,
Station Road, Normandy. Poultry-keeping classes will also be given at this
centre in February.
1915 October 16th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke
Wyke church was prettily decorated for the harvest thanksgiving services
on Sunday last. The preacher in the morning was the Reverend F C Lacy.
The offertories, the fruit, and vegetables were given to the Royal Surrey
County Hospital.
1916 January 1st
Surrey Advertiser
Christmas at Henley Park Military Hospital.
Fairy in a Christmas pudding (Long report)
1916 February 19th
Surrey Advertiser
Ash
The level Crossing Gates.
Mr Field complained of the unreasonable delay to traffic, owing to the
lengthy period the gates were kept closed at the level crossing at Ash
Junction. He said that on a recent Sunday his motor was detained for nearly
an hour. He moved that a letter of protest should be sent to the railway
company.
1916 March 11th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
St Johns Ambulance Parade.
The Guildford Division of the St Johns Ambulance Brigade attended morning
service at Wyke Church on Sunday last. The division under Supt' Martin
Williamson marched from Wanborough Station to the Post Office, where they
were met by Lady Roberts, the Commandant, and twelve of the patients and
members of the staff from Henley Park Military Hospital. Lady Roberts having
welcomed them, they proceeded to the church, and the Reverend F N Pickford
gave an appropriate sermon on Sympathy.
1916 March 18th
Surrey Advertiser
Ash - The Level Crossing.
In reply to the letter of the Council to the South Eastern and Chatham
Railway Company, as to alleged unreasonable time the gates were kept closed
at the Junction level crossing, Mr Edwin G Cox, superintendent of the line,
wrote that he had full inquiry made respecting the complaints, and was
assured that at no time had the gates been kept closed for nearly an hour
at a time. There had been one or two exceptional cases of longer delay
than usual, in consequence of an abnormally long train from the Great Western
Railway to Aldershot, conveying horses on Government account, having to
be reversed at Ash, but the delay on those occasions was nothing nearly
approaching an hour, should any further representations be made to the
Council he should be much obliged if they would obtain the dates and times
at which the alleged obstruction occurred, so that he might be in a position
to say exactly what transpired.
- 1916 April 14th
Aldershot News
- Ash Parish Council
At the Council meeting on Monday, held at the Wyke Parish Room, the Wyke
Schools Manager, Mr L Hogsflesh was re-elected.
1916 April 22nd
- Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Tribute to a great soldier
- Corporal Albert Collyer - killed 19th of March 1916
- (report)
1916
May 13th
- Surrey Advertiser
Ash Parish Council
Technical classes - Mr Alfred Payne, Secretary of the Ash and Normandy
Technical Education Committee, reported that some excellent work had been
accomplished at both Ash and Wyke during the past session, which reflected
great credit to the instructors, and also on the keenness and skill of
the students.
1916 August 12th
Surrey Advertiser
Published by authority of the War Office.
Information regarding the whereabouts of the undermentioned men who have
failed to appear for Military Service will be welcomed by the Recruiting
Officer, Borough Hall, Guildford. Information furnished will be treated
as STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.
- Normandy
Clarke Arthur, 38 Single - 2 Eva Cottages
1916 September 30th
- Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Baby show - in connection with Wyke, Normandy and Wanborough Nursing Association
held in Parish Room. (report)
1916 October 13th
Aldershot News
Boys death at Normandy
The Coroner for West Surrey, Mr Gilbert H White, held an inquest at the
Anchor Inn, Normandy on Thursday afternoon touching the death of Frederick
McIntyre, aged 14, the son of Mr and Mrs McIntyre of 8 Garcloch, Mill Road,
Glasgow, whose death took place the previous Tuesday. Mr Stedman was the
Foreman of the jury.
Mr Horace Gates of Bentley Cottage, Normandy, said the deceased was his
brother-in-law , and he had come to live with witness for a change of air,
owing to an attack of rheumatic fever, which he had had prior to coming
to this district. Witness moved from Farnborough to Normandy only the previous
weekend and deceased came with them. On Tuesday evening just before midnight
deceased sat up in bed and asked for a drink of water. He was given this
and shortly after expired. Doctor Fleming of Pirbright was called in.
Doctor Fleming said that when he saw deceased life was extinct. He made
a post mortem examination and found death was due to heart failure following
a rheumatic fever.
A verdict of death from natural causes was returned.
- 1916 November 3rd
Aldershot News
Ash Notes
Ash and Normandy residents will hear with regret the news of the death
of Private Thomas Blaber, London Regiment who was killed in Achan recently.
Private Blaber was the only son of Mr and Mrs Blaber, who resided in Normandy
for about fifteen years, and left the village about two years ago. Mr Blaber
was for many years headmaster of the Normandy Schools and Private Blaber
was, before he enlisted at the beginning of the War, also a school teacher.
He commenced his teaching at the Ash Street School, afterwards went to
College and at the time previous to his enlistment was a teacher at Berkhamsted
Schools.
1916 November 4th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Killed in action
Rifleman Robert Elliott, Queens Westminster Rifles, who has been killed
in action, was the son of Mr and Mrs J Elliott, Gray Street, Workington
and nephew of Mrs Elliott of Normandy. Deceased, who was 31 years of age,
was a young man of marked ability, and after serving for some years in
the office of the Secretary of the old Workington School Board, secured
the position of assistant secretary of the Kingston upon Thames Education
Committee. He was sent to Ireland during the recent rebellion there, and
he had been previously wounded at the front. In a letter to the parents,
Lieutenant Brakspear says Rifleman Elliott was killed instantaneously.
1917 January 13th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Commission for Mr R C Stedman.
We are pleased to learn that Mr R C Stedman, youngest son of Mr Arthur
Stedman of Normandy, has been granted Second Lieutenant on the East Surrey
Regiment. Second Lieutenant Stedman spent eight years in the territorials
and went to India with the 1st/5th Queens in October 1914, returning as
a time expired man in June 1916. After coming home he was for a time in
the 2nd/5th Queens and was then chosen for a commission. His period of
training was spent in Ireland.
1917 April 21st
Surrey Advertiser
Henley Park Military Hospital
Great pleasure was conferred on the patients and staff of the above hospital
on Saturday last, when through the generosity of Mrs Henderson, Hascombe
Grange, near Godalming, and excellent concert was provided. There was quite
an array of talent, and the various songs, and amusing and clever ventriloquetism,
were enthusiastically received. Sergeant Green D.C.M Army General Staff
on behalf of the men, proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs Henderson and the
performers, and the men showed their appreciation by hearty cheers.
1917 May 19th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Private T P Marriot (London Regiment), an old boy of the Guildford Grammar
School and Goldsmiths College, has been wounded by shrapnel in the thigh,
whilst other pieces bruised his arm and broke the lock of his rifle. He
is in hospital doing well. Previously he was in the torpedoed Invernia
on the penultimate voyage, he was nearly frozen to death in a blizzard,
which raged 36 hours, and missed being buried in his dug out by ten minutes.
1917 June 16th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Cruelty to a Horse - Farmer heavily fined.
At the Camberley Police Court on Thursday, John Knight of Cobbetts Hill
Farm was summoned for permitting a horse to be cruelly ill treated on 24th
May. A lad in the defendants employ said that when harrowing grass seed,
the horse fell into a hole, where it laid until the knacker came to take
it away the following day. Walter Butcher, carter, father of the last witness,
said he killed the horse after it had been seen by a Veterinary Surgeon.
The horse had fallen down at work two or three times.
Inspector Jones R.S.P.C.A said he saw the horse lying in the field. It
was in a very poor condition, very thin and very old. It had not got one
sound tooth. The horse fell on the morning of 24th May, and it was killed
on the following evening. It was too weak to get up. Mr Carter, Veterinary
Surgeon, Aldershot, said he thought the horse was between 25 and 30 years
old. He advised it being destroyed.
Lily Strickland employed at Cobbetts Hill Farm, said the horse had been
regularly fed, but would not fatten. The Chairman, (Mr H J B Hollings)
said the Bench considered the case an exceeding bad one, and defendant
would be fined £5 including costs.
- Walter Butcher a witness on the last case was summoned for ill treating
a horse on 24th May, and James Knight was summoned for permitting such
cruelty. Inspector Jones said Butcher was driving a pair of horses attached
to a large roller. One of the horses had a large sore on the off shoulder,
and was quite unfit for work. Knight was fined £2 and Butcher 5/-,
the Chairman stating that no doubt he felt that if he refused to take the
horses out he might lose his place.
1917 June 23rd
Surrey Advertiser, 3rd edition
Wyke and Normandy
Westwood Farm, Normandy, of which Mr A Barr is owner, was the scene on
Wednesday morning of a fire which resulted in the destruction of valuable
stock of cereals. At 8.15am fire was discovered to have broken out in the
barn where the corn was stored, and after an unsuccessful attempt had been
made to subdue the flames with buckets of water, a call was sent to Guildford
fire Brigade, which arrived under Chief Officer G Hickman shortly before
9.30am - within fifteen minutes of the call. A few minutes afterwards the
motor engine of the Aldershot brigade was also in action, and the flames
were quickly got in hand. The steam engine of the Aldershot brigade subsequently
arrived, but its services were not needed.
The barn was gutted, the only portion to remain being the corrugated iron
roof and the iron supports, with a few charred remnants of the woodwork.
The greater part of the contents of the building - including ten tons of
wheat and half a ton of oats was destroyed - the little corn remaining
being rendered useless through the water. Damage was also done to the six
stall stable adjoining, and a cowshed, but the dwelling house and other
barns in the vicinity were saved. The whole of the damage is covered by
insurance.
- Carpenters Sudden Death.
An inquest was held by Mr Gilbert H White at the Church Room, Normandy
on Wednesday evening on George William Summers (45) a carpenter and joiner,
who had been employed at the Cambridge Hospital, living at Spring cottages,
Pirbright Road, Normandy who died suddenly early on Tuesday morning.
Evidence was given by Annie Summers, the widow and Leonard Summers, son
of the deceased. The latter said his father saw Doctor Wright on Saturday,
and did not go to work on Monday, as he did not seem well. Witness went
out with him and when they returned about 8.30am deceased fell down near
the bedroom door. He was removed on to the bed, when he became unconscious.
Deceased did not regain consciousness. Doctor Wright saw him that morning
and again in the evening.
Doctor Eldred Wright of Ash said death was due to cerebral haemorrhage
due to atheroma, accelerated possibly by the fall. The jury, of whom Mr
A Stedman was Foreman, returned a verdict of death from natural causes.
1917 June 30th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
The collections and subscription in connection with the Normandy Wesleyan
Sunday School anniversary service last week amounted to over £55.
1917
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
A Double Bereavement
Mrs F Collyer of Hillcroft, Pirbright Road, Normandy had suffered a second
bereavement by the war, having received official information that her only
surviving son, Henry, a cooks mate on a destroyer, had lost his life on
30th June through the vessel having struck a mine in the North Sea. Henry
Collyer who was 23 years of age and an old boy at King Edward School, Witley.
He had two or three narrow escapes from death previously. He joined the
Navy in March 1913 and had gained his stripe for eleven years (?) good
conduct. After seven months service he won a prize of ten shillings - a
silver medal and certificate, for the excellence of his exhibit at the
Naval Cookery Exhibition in 1913.
Deceased served first on the Indomitable, and was in the bombardment of
the Dardenelles in 1914. In January of the following year he was in action
in the North Sea. Subsequently he was transferred to a minesweeper which
was torpedoed the day before the Jutland battle, and was in the water an
hour and a half before being rescued. His next boat struck a mine in the
Atlantic in March last, and was sunk, and again he was rescued only to
lose his life three months later as stated. His only brother, Fred Collyer,
a first class stoker on the Queen Mary, lost his life in the Battle of
Jutland.
Mrs Collyer wishes to thank all friends for the sympathy she has received.
- (Note- Henry Collyer was serving on HMS Cheerful
when it was sunk by a mine in the North Sea on June 30th 1917).
1917 August 25th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Death of Mr J Collins
The death took place yesterday (Friday) afternoon at the Red Braes Nursing
Home, Guildford of Mr James Collins of Vales Farm, Normandy, at the age
of 60. Deceased who was taken suddenly ill a week ago with appendicitis
was removed to the nursing home, death taking place after the operation
which was found necessary. Mr Collins was well known in Normandy and district
as a practical farmer, he having been a tenant of Bailes Farm for over
38 years. He leaves widow and one little girl with whom much sympathy will
be felt.
1917 September 1st
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Funeral of Mr J Collins (report)
1917 September 15th
Surrey Advertiser
Ash
Parish Council - Food control arrangements
Mrs Pickford has been appointed for Normandy. (extract)
1917 October 20th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Sale of Work
On Friday last week a very successful sale of work was held in the Wyke
School rooms in aid of the fund for restoring the heating system and roof
of the church. It was opened by Mrs Cruickshank (Commandant of Henley Park
Hospital) and stalls were arranged by Lady Roberts, Mrs Addington, Mrs
Field, Miss Hill and Mrs Pickford with many kind helpers. The proceeds
realised over £55.
1917 November 10th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Mrs S Marshall has received word that her son, Lance Corporal Marshall,
The Queens, has been wounded on the right arm (fracture) and is now in
hospital in Sandgate.
- A whist drive, promoted by Mrs Cooper to provide comforts for local
men at the front, was held in the Parish Room on Wednesday night, the prize
winners being Mrs Hubbard, Mrs Rolfe, Miss A Marshall (booby), Mr South,
Mr Hubbard and Mr Woods (booby).
1917 December 15th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Doctor Chester has written to the Ash council regretting the mistake in
cutting firs on the Wyke Recreation Ground or damage done by the Government
contractors, and promising to see that the damage was made good.
1917 December 22nd
Surrey Advertiser
Death of Military Medallist
Mrs Burleigh has recently received the sad news that her husband, Gunner
George Edward Burleigh, son of Mr and Mrs Burleigh, Pirbright Road, Normandy
has died in action in France as the result of shell shock. He was 26 years
of age and joined the Army before he was 18. Earlier in the present war
he was awarded the Military Medal for saving life. The deceased's Major,
writing to the parents says: ' I have always held the highest opinion of
your son - his bravery and conduct was always of the highest order and
I have lost one of the best men in the battery'. The officer expressed
his deepest sympathy with the parents and deceased's wife.
1917 December 22nd
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Henley Park Military Hospital.
A Christmas effort on behalf of the friends of the Henley Park Military
Hospital, successfully organised by Mr George Shaw, took place at the Hospital
on Wednesday evening, under the superintendence of the matron. It was reported
that £14.13s had been raised, and prizes were awarded as follows:
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Live pig - Mr Rixon, Worplesdon
Turkey - Mrs T Bowyer, Normandy
Couple of fowls - Mr E Woods, Normandy
Rabbits - Mr F South - Ash, Mr A Jelley - Brookwood, Mrs A Marriott - Normandy,
Mrs Atfield - Pirbright, Miss L Howell - Normandy, Mr A J Goodwin - Woodbridge
Hill, Mr G Chittleburgh - Woodbridge Hill.
1918 February 4th
Surrey Advertiser
Wanborough
Private Charlie Boxall, Kings Liverpool Regiment, son of Mrs Boxall, Brickfields,
Wanborough, has been reported missing since 30th November 1917, and no
news has since been received of him. Before the war he was employed by
Miss Hammersley of Ash. He was 19 years of age, and his mother would be
glad of any information concerning him. Another son of Mrs Boxall, Private
W Boxall, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, was reported missing on 24th May 1915,
and is presumed to have been killed about that date.
1918 February 20th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Ash and Normandy War Savings Committee.
Mr Lloyd Joyner, Flexford, Guildford Road, Ash, Honorary Secretary of the
above committee, informs us that it has been decided to form four War Savings
associations in the parish, namely Ash Victoria Hall, the Ash Vale, the
Ash Street, and the Wyke and Normandy Association. He hopes all inhabitants
will join one or other of the associations.
1918 February 23rd
Surrey Advertiser
Ash
Army and Navy War Savings Committee.
Mr Lloyd Joyner, Flexford, Guildford Road, Ash, Honorary Secretary of the
above committee, informs us that it has been decided to form four War Savings
Associations in the parish, namely Ash Victoria Hall, the Ash Vale, the
Ash Street and Wyke and Normandy associations. He hopes all inhabitants
will join one or other of the associations.
1918 April 26th
Aldershot News
Wyke
Successful lantern lecture
A most successful lantern lecture on 'War in the Air' was given last Monday
in the Parish Room. All arrangements were made by Mr Miles (Chairman),
Mr Collyer and Mr Woods, member of the committee of the Wyke and Normandy
War Savings Association. The proceedings were opened by the Vicar, the
Rev F Pickford. The function was capitally worked by Mr Woods, and the
explanatory lecture was lead by Mr Britton. Both the pictures and the description
of them were hugely appreciated by a full house. Votes of thanks were passed
to Mr Britten and those who had organised the lecture and two new names
were added to the list of members of the Wyke and Normandy War Savings
Association. The Association, though only affiliated to the end of February
already had 33 members and the numbers are increasing steadily.
- 1918 June 3rd
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
A whist drive in aid of the Surrey Prisoners of War Fund was held in the
Parish Room on Wednesday. The first prizes were won by Mrs Woods and Mr
Howerd.
1918 June 3rd
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
- Private R E Trickey, M.G.C, son of Mrs Trickey, Pirbright Road, Normandy,
is in hospital in Nottingham, suffering from a gunshot wound in the left
foot received in France on 3rd of May. Before the war he was employed at
Messrs Allen and Lloyds, Aldershot.
1918 June 3rd
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
- Second Lieutenant R C Stedman, youngest son of Mr A Stedman, Glenmore,
Normandy, died in France from wounds received. (Long
report)
1918
July 15th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Possession of a cottage
At Guildford County Court on Thursday, Mrs Elizabeth Hale, Junction Cottage,
Ash, claimed for the possession of a cottage, Fernhill, Guildford Road,
Normandy, occupied by James T Mullard, labourer. Mr E Jackson for Mrs Hale
said the house was inherited by Mrs Hale under her father's will, and at
the last court his Honour adjourned the case for a month, and advised that
terms should be come to. Thereupon he wrote to Mullard, but could only
report that the result was 'perfectly hopeless'. He asked his Honour for
an order for possession on the first Monday in August, at a weekly rental
meanwhile of 4/-. Mullard said he could not get a house before Michaelmas,
and declared that the house did not belong to Mrs Hale. Judge Harrington
- 'it does not belong to you - and she has proved her title'. His Honour
made the order asked for and allowed costs on scale B.
1918 July 22nd
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Boys' theft of a bicycle.
At the Farnham Bench on Thursday, George Alfred Frank Kinge was charged
with stealing a bicycle value 30/-, the property of Ernest Goodchild of
Normandy. Prosecutor said he placed the bicycle against the back door of
a house where he went to do some work. Defendant who was working with him
in the morning in the garden, shortly afterwards left, and did not return,
and he (witness) afterwards missed his bicycle. From a statement made by
defendant to the police, it appeared that he smashed the back wheel when
riding at Horndean, and sold the bicycle for 6/-. A letter was read from
the Gordan Boys' Home stating that the lad had been discharged because
he was continually absconding. Defendant stated that he would like to go
to sea, and he was remanded for a fortnight to allow inquiries to be made.
1918 September 14th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Much sympathy will be felt for Mrs Roberts to whom the sad news came of
the death of her older boy, Lance Cpl Roy Roberts, Royal Sussex Regt, in
action. The captain of his company, writing on August 30th, expressing
his sorrow says 'a shell bust close beside him, and he died instantly.
We are all so sorry to have lost him, he was always so cheerful and ready
for any job that came along, and as a Lewis gunner he was invaluable.'
Lance Cpl Roberts, who was nearly 20, and had been in the army two years,
will be affectionately remembered by many friends. For three years he
was a member of the church choir and Sunday school, and after leaving school
was employed in the Army and Navy Stores, Aldershot, and by Messrs Vicks.
Everywhere he made many friends. His younger brother, Douglas, of the
East Kent Regiment, is in hospital in France, wounded, and his father,
who had served in the Army, returned to the forces at the beginning of
the war, and is now serving in the Remount Dept in Egypt.
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- News has been received by Mr and Mrs J Boyer, New Cut, Normandy, that
their son, Lance Cpl J G Boyer, the Queens, was severely wounded in the
right leg on August 8th. He was in hospital in France for a time, and
is now at Paddock House Hospital, near Accrington, Lancashire. This is
the fourth time he has been wounded during the three years he has served
in France. When war broke out he was employed as gardener to the late
Sir Owen Roberts of Henly Park. A younger brother, Pte Thomas Boyer was
severely wounded last April and Mrs Boyer has two other sons by a former
husband serving in France.
1918 October 26th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Private Herbert Eder of Cobbett Hill Cottage, Normandy, is home in England
after serving three years seven months in France, wounded in the right
leg. He has two other brothers serving; one in the army, having been in
Mesopotamia for three years, and the other unfit for the army so is working
on the land.
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- Mr and Mrs William Herbert of Vine Tree Cottage, Pirbright Road, Normandy,
have received news that their youngest son, Private Frank Herbert, 8th
Royal Berkshires, was killed in action on August 27th. His commanding
officer, in writing to his parents, said that death was instantaneous,
a bullet passing through his forehead. He also said he was always cheerful,
and did his duty bravely. Mr and Mrs Herbert have two other sons serving.
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- A Christmas Carol.
An interesting programme took place on Friday and Saturday at the Wyke
Schools, Normandy, of the operetta Dickens' Christmas Carol, given by St
Marks Church choir in aid of the Red Cross and other funds. It was expertly
produced by Miss E Booty, the organist and Miss Welsford. Miss Welsford
enacted the difficult part of Scrooge, of which she gave an excellent portrayal.
Miss Winifred Breton acquitted herself splendidly as Bob Cratchitt, the
under paid clerk and Lily Mumford as Dick the office boy, was sprightly
and full of humour, Mrs Prior as Mrs Cratchitt was most natural, and sparked
much laughter by her wit over the Cratchitt dinner. A feature of the performance
was the charming rendering of the prologue by Master Alan Hyan, whose annunciation
was perfect. The Vicar (the Rev F N Pickford) thanked Miss Booty and Miss
Welsford for their pains in the training of the children, who he said had
done remarkably well.
1918 November 1st
Aldershot News
Wyke
Successful operetta.
An attractive operetta, entitled, A Christmas Carol (by Charles Dickens)
was given by the choir of St Marks Church, Wyke, in the Wyke schools on
Friday and Saturday. The attendance on each evening was very good, some
280 tickets having been sold, proceeds of which are to go to the Choir
fund and Red Cross.
Each entertainment was preceded by a prologue by Master Allan Hyman, which
was greatly appreciated by the audience.
Performers included: - Miss Welsford, Winifred Breton, Mrs Nobbs, Gladys
Benwell, Lily Mumford, Marjorie Matthews, Florence Packham, Alma Roberts,
Pearl Collyer, A Gower, A Arthur, Mrs Prior, Edith Gower, Annie Gower,
Molly Dyson, Nora Mumford, Ruby Collyer, Evelyn Prior, Harold Benwell,
R Shorter, E Bowbrick, W Bowbrick, Edgar Marriott, and Eric Marriott.
Great credit is due to all who carried out their part exceedingly well.
The dresses and costumes were all that culd be desired, and was evidence
of much time and labour having been spent in making them so attractive.
The carols were loudly applauded by the audience especially the solo by
Miss Madge Matthews, entitled "Angels ever bright and fair".
The Reverend F N Pickford, on behalf of the audience, thanked Miss Booty,
Choirmaster and organist, and Miss Welsford, for the great pains they must
have taken in training the children, whom he was sure had done reasonably
well. Thanks were also due to those who had provided the curtains etc,
and to those who had made the proceedings such a success.
A charming tableau was the last scene on the programme, and the National
Anthem brought a very enjoyable evening to a close.
1918 December 21st
Surrey Advertiser
Worplesdon
Henly Park Military Hospital
Christmas competition. (Results)
1919
January 30th
Surrey & Hants News
Normandy
- A Crimean veteran
- The death has occurred, at the age of 82 years, of Charles Collins,
a Crimean veteran who had for some years lived at Farncombe. He was a native
of Normandy, and was living at Puttenham when he volunteered out of the
militia to serve his country in the Crimean war. Collins was appointed
attending to Florence Nightingale, and carried her lamp when she made her
last rounds.
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- Husband's sad homecoming
Curious inquest story - Inquest at the Anchor Inn, Normandy on Saturday
10 January on the body of Mrs Mary Nicholson, who died on the previous
Wednesday at Holly Bank, Station Road, Normandy
[Long report]
- 1919 February 1st
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Henley Park Hospital - its four years work.
Henley Park Auxiliary Military Hospital was closed on 15th January, having
been open for three years and eight months, during which time 1,876 men
were received as patients.
Early in 1915, Lady Roberts offered the house, rent, rates and lighting
free to the Aldershot Military Authorities. The offer was at once accepted
and Pirbright Red Cross Voluntary aid detachment, Surrey, undertook to
staff the hospital. Henley Park was equipped for fifty patients, namely
as to furniture, by loans from sixty householders of the neighbourhood.
In 1915 ten extra beds were added, a new ward being opened, and two huts
given for outdoor treatment. In the spring of 1918 tents were erected,
and the numbers made up to 75. Late in 1916, Sir Arbuthnot Lane and other
specialists visited Henley Park, and arranged for the hospital to specialise
in the treatment of joint cases - a gymnasium was then fitted up, and the
two masseurs engaged. This special treatment proved a great success.
There have been three Superintendents (?) - Mrs Shute, who opened the Hospital,
was succeeded in the following October by Miss A D Allen, whose place was
taken by Mrs W Cruikshank in February 1917. Dr Fleming has been Honorary
Medical Officer during the whole period. Miss F M Abell (who organised
the nursing department, and was awarded the Royal Red Cross second class
in June 1918) has been Matron since the opening. The post of Quartermaster
has been filled by Miss Evelyn and Miss Winifred Thompson, who with several
V A D nurses, have worked there during the whole 3½ years. Services
have been held every Sunday by the Rev J Pickford, vicar of Normandy. A
committee of ladies, with Lady Roberts in the chair, and as Treasurer first
Sir Philip Henriques and latterly Mr Hugh Lang, has managed the financial
and other business. Many generous subscriptions and gifts, as well as entertainments
for the patients have been given by the neighbourhood.
The evening before the hospital closed, the men had a fancy dress competition
and dancing, and a few days later a dance was given for the nurses, for
which many formerly at Henley Park returned and eighty, including friends,
were present.
- 1919 February 6th
Surrey & Hants News
Normandy
- A successful whist drive in aid of the School Maintenance Fund was
held in Normandy Schools on Friday. The drive was organised by Mr H L Mumford,
schoolmaster and Mr Matthews, and there were about 80 present. Prizes were
given by Lady Roberts, Mr Matthews, Mrs Mumford and Mr Miles, and the winners
were Ladies: 1 - Mrs Elliott, 2 - Mrs Marriot. Gentlemen 1 - Pte P Shorter,
2 - Pte Baker, booby - Mr T Bowyer. The drive was followed by a dance,
Mr Matthews acting as MC.
- 1919 May 24th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Musical Society formed.
It was decided at a meeting held at Wyke Lodge last week, Mr Palmer
presiding, to form a Musical Society for the Normandy - Wyke district.
The Society will at present be limited to choral work and a junior section
will be formed. It is hoped to give a concert for the peace celebrations.
The following were elected the committee. Miss Wilson, Mr Palmer, Mr Dyson.
Miss Welsford, Miss Booty, Miss Field. Miss Deedman, Mr Groves and Miss
F Stedman. Secretary Mr Dyson, Assistant Secretary Miss F Stedman, Treasurer
Miss Wilson. About fifty of those present gave in their names as members.
Miss Wilson offered the Society the temporary use of her schoolroom.
- 1919 June 28th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Stale Bread Means Less Trade.
At Woking on Saturday, William J Henry, bakery, Normandy was summoned for
having carried for sale, bread which had not been made for at least twelve
hours, and for having sold new bread to a Mrs Singleton of Worplesdon.
Mr Triggs Turner prosecuted and evidence was given by Mr Amos Shrives,
Executive Officer.
Defendant said since being summoned he had sold nothing but stale bread,
with the result that in one week he had to destroy 160 loaves, whilst his
trade had gone down 33%. That was putting a heavy weight on a man who had
been disabled in the war. Fined £2, with £2 2s costs.
- 1919 July 3rd
Surrey & Hants News
Normandy
- The death occurred in Farnham Infirmary on June 20th of James Leader
at the age of 84 years. The deceased was a labourer, and at one time lived
at Normandy.
- 1919 July 18th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Baby Show.
A baby show and jumble sale was held in the Wyke Schools on Friday last
week, when all members of the Wyke, Normandy and Wanborough Nursing Association
were invited, and tea was given by Lady Roberts. 31 children attended.
They were judged by Miss Simpson (the Superintendent of Surrey County Nursing
Association) and Miss Sheppard (the health visitor for the district) both
of whom expressed their high opinion of the health of the children, and
considered they gave evidence of excellent home care.
Two first prizes were awarded in Class 1 (up to one year) - William Rogers
and Joan Humby both obtained full marks. The second prize was won by Kenneth
Bolton. In Class 2 (up to two years) Harold Jackson took first prize and
Mary Muriel Welley and George Albert Lamport took second prizes. In Class
3 (two to five years) the first prize was won by James Barr with full marks,
but he had a close rival in Richard Bosely, who was awarded second prize.
It was announced that it is hoped before long to open an infant welfare
centre in Normandy.
1919 July 18th
Surrey Advertiser
- At Farnham Perry Session yesterday (Thursday), William Richards and
Edward North were summoned in respect of a horse affected with parasitic
mange, and failing with all practical speed to give notice thereof, at
Normandy. The Bench decided that although Richards had pleaded guilty,
he was not the responsible party, and dismissed the case against him. North
was fined £10.
1919 July 30th
Surrey Advertiser
A Double Bereavement
Mrs F Collyer of Hillcroft, Pirbright Road, Normandy has suffered a second
bereavement by the war having received official information that her only
surviving son, Henry, a cook's mate on a destroyer had lost his life on
30th June through the vessel having struck a mine in the North Sea. Henry
Collyer was 23 years of age and an old boy at King Edward School, Witley.
He had two or three narrow escapes from death previously. He joined the
Navy in March 1913 and had gained his stripe for eleven (sic) year's good
conduct. After seven months service he won a prize of ten shillings, two
medals and a certificate for the excellence of his exhibit in the Naval
Cookery Exhibition in 1913. The deceased served first on the 'Indomitable'
and was in the bombardment of The Dardenelles in 1914. In January of the
following year he was in action in the North Sea. Subsequently he was transferred
to a Mine- sweeper, which was torpedoed the day before the Battle of Jutland
and was in the water an hour and a half before being rescued. His next
boat struck a mine in the Atlantic in March last and was sunk and again
he was rescued only to lose his life three months later as stated. His
brother Fred Collyer, a first class stoker on the Queen Mary, lost his
life in the Battle of Jutland . Mrs Collyer wishes to thank all friends
for the sympathy that she has received.
1919 August 2nd
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Peace celebrations and flower show.
Tea, sports and supper for ex service men at Westwood.
- 1919 October 18th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
At a public meeting in Wyke Schools on Thursday evening last week, Mr W
F Field, the treasurer of the Flower Show and Peace Festivities, presented
the accounts, showing a balance in hand of £44 19s 3d. It was decided
to devote the whole balance to the flower show fund.
1919 November 15th
Surrey Advertiser
Wyke and Normandy
Post Office sold.
At the Lion Hotel, Guildford, on Tuesday, Mr F Tanton sold by auction the
Normandy Post Office, producing 19/10d per annum to Mr C J Brake, for £545.
The cottage adjoining was not sold. Big Meadow and Great Allroads, parcels
of land of respectfully 13 acres and 13½ acres, forming part of
the Normandy Manor Estate, were sold to Messrs Hammond and Marshall for
£360 and £430 respectfully. Other lots on the same estate were
withdrawn.
- 1919 November 20th
Surrey & Hants News
Normandy
- At the Lion Hotel, Guildford last week, the Normandy Post Office, producing
£19.10s per annum was sold by auction to Mr C J Brake for £345.
The cottage adjoining was not sold. 'Big Meadow' and 'Great Allroods',
parcels of land of respectively eleven acres and 13.5 acres, forming part
of the Normandy Manor Estate, were sold to Messrs Hammond and Marshall
for £360 and £430 respectively.
- 1919 December 13th
Surrey Advertiser
Ash
Tennis for Normandy.
Sir Philip Henriques JP, granted the request of the Secretary of Normandy
Tennis Club for permission to make a tennis court on the recreation ground
at Normandy.
1919 December 13th
Surrey Advertiser
- Normandy War Memorial
Sir Philip Henriques JP, wrote on behalf of the Normandy War Memorial Committee,
thanking the Council for having undertaken the maintenance of the War Memorial
to be erected on Normandy common, and asking that a representative of the
Council should meet the committee with a view to the property being stumped
out, preparatory to the army authorities drawing up the deed of transfer.
It was arranged that the Clerk should meet the Committee for the purpose.
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