Normandy in Surrey Normandy in the Press Part 5 (From 1929 to King George V's Silver Jubilee) “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.   Part 1 (Up to the end of the Edwardian era) Part 2 (End of the Edwardian era to the start of the Great War) Part 3 (Great War) Part 4 (From the end of the Great War to the end of 1928) Part 6 (From King George V's Silver Jubilee to the start of the Second World War) Part 7 (Second World War) Part 8 (From the end of the Second World War to the present)   ***** 1929 January 5th Surrey Advertiser 1st Normandy Scouts Scouts New Year's Eve dance held at Normandy Village Hall organised by 1st Normandy Troop of Boy Scouts in aid of their funds. A military band was in attendance. Mr W J Henry was MC. 1929 January 5th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Scouts New Year Eve dance at Village Hall, organised by 1st Normandy Troop of Boy Scouts in aid of their funds. A military band was in attendance; Mr W J Henry was MC. For the Miners Rev F W Pickford, Vicar of Wyke, and Mrs Pickford, have arranged a Whist Drive on behalf of the distressed miners, which will take place at Normandy Village Hall on Saturday next (12th January). 1929 January 26th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy New Headmaster Mr H A Smith, assistant master at Stoughton Boys School has been appointed headmaster at Normandy School in succession to Mr H Mumford. Mr Smith has been at Stoughton since 1921 and previous to that was an assistant master at Charlotteville. He has for some years taken a prominent part in the organisation of the Guildford Elementary Schools sports. 1929 February 16th Surrey Advertiser Ash Ash Parish Council on Monday decided to ask the Southern Railway Company to change the name of Wanborough Station to Normandy, or alternatively to Wanborough for Normandy. 1929 March 2nd Surrey Advertiser Fined for selling weak gin at Chester Arms, Walter Denant, licensee, fined £1 and ordered to pay analysts fee of 10/6d. Wyke and Normandy St Marks Church - Reports and elections at Annual Meeting. The Rev. F N Pickford, Vicar, presided at the Annual Meeting of St Marks Parish Church, Wyke, at Wyke School on Sunday. The balance sheet showed that church expenses and alms had absorbed £226 9s 3d. This sum had been raised by offertories and a free will offering at £99 17s 3d. There had been an expenditure of £30 for the improvement of the church roof and drainage, and the balance in hand was £2 18s 6½d. The following were elected to constitute the church council for 1929; Miss Booty, Colonel L J Coussmaker, Mr James Lipscombe, Mrs de Nevers, Mr A G Oldershaw, Mr W Parry, Mrs Pickford, Mrs Thompson and Mr W Wainwright. Mr H Mills was appointed Vicars Warden and Mr E S Hose was re-elected peoples warden. Mrs de Nevers and Mr Hose were appointed representatives on the Ruri Decanal Conference. 1929 March 9th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Death of Mrs G South - widow of late Mr George South, Elm Cottage, Normandy. 1929 April 6th Surrey Advertiser Ash Died while talking to a friend - James Harwood, 2 Wyke Cottages, Ash. Wyke and Normandy Presentation to late headmaster, M H Mumford. (Report) 1929 April 20th Surrey Advertiser Ash Ash Parish Council. At the meeting at Normandy on Monday, Mr J A Dean was re-elected Chairman of Ash Parish Council. Letter from Southern Railway regarding renaming of Wanborough Station, to Wanborough for Normandy. 1929 May 11th Surrey Advertiser Bus Services Aldershot and District Traction Co. Ltd. - advertisement for Guildford - London Express Service extract: Worplesdon - Mr W J Henry, The Stores Normandy - Mr W J Henry, The Stores 1929 May 11th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Death of Mrs Taylor (90) who formerly lived at Willy Green. 1929 May 18th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Cyclist collision with car - Cycling along the Guildford - Aldershot road at Normandy on Saturday evening, Mr James Collier of Warders Cottage, Normandy, came into collision with a car and received lacerations about the head, neck and face, including a severe wound in the throat. He was taken by the St John Ambulance to the Royal Surrey County Hospital where he had 20 stitches inserted. He was able to go home on Tuesday. 1929 August 9th Aldershot News Normandy beekeepers success, annual meeting of shareholders. (Long report) 1929 October 5th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Normandy Choral society resumed their weekly practice on Wednesday evening. The alterations to the north eastside of Normandy Village Hall are now completed - the whole of the wall having been bricked and panelled. Wesleyan harvest festival. The Rev Scott Ledgett, warden of Bermondsey Settlement, preached at the Wesleyan Church, Normandy, on Sunday in connection with harvest services. The festival was continued on Wednesday, when the Rev Ernest D Green of Oxford preached. Following tea, a conference took place in which the Rev George R Forde, the Rev F Knibbs and the Rev Vipon Byles took part. Mr F Hawkins took the chair at the evening service, when an address was given by Mr Green. The produce was sent to the Children's Home, Farnborough. 1929 October 12th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy The Misses Plunkett of Normandy were very successful exhibitors at the Kennel Club show this week with their Griffon Brick, winning six first prizes, a second and several special prizes. Their bitch, Castlehaven Plum, won the challenge certificate, and was made 'best Griffon in Show', and their Castlehaven Ethiopia was reserve for the challenge certificate. 1929 October 18th Aldershot News Ash Parish Council. Proposed recreation ground for Normandy, site 1 military, site 2 land of late Mr Patrick near Station Road. Aldershot sewerage scheme, Surrey County's determined opposition. (Long report). Wyke scheme. Farnborough, Aldershot camp, Aldershot, Ash, Ash Vale, Tongham, between Aldershot and Wyke, cutting through a shoulder of Fox Hills. 1929 October 19th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Death of Mr Walter Patrick, formerly of Dolleys Hill. Funeral of Mr Charles Marshall of Sandpit Farm, who was associated with Normandy Scout Troop since its' inception. (Report) 1929 October 25th Aldershot News Normandy Labour social. The first of a sequence of dances was held by the Normandy Labour Party in the Normandy Village Hall on Saturday 19th of October. Its success was marked by the number present, and 'Les Georges' band from Guildford did much to make the evening a very enjoyable one. 1929 October 26th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy First Labour Party dance in Normandy Village Hall on Saturday. £1 fine on Albert Ayres (motorist) of New Cut, Normandy. 1929 November 1st Aldershot News Aldershot sewerage scheme. 1929 November 8th Aldershot News Normandy Death of child of Mr and Mrs A G Rickwood of Stedmans Cottages. 1929 November 15th Aldershot News Ash Parish Council - dangerous corner at Dover Arms. Electricity for Normandy Normandy road accident - Mr Henry Oliver of Long Sutton - in Pirbright Road. 1929 November 30th Surrey Advertiser Guildford Traffic Problems - High Street Congestion - Shorter stops at Park Street Terminus. The Watch Committee had disapproved applications by the Aldershot and District Traction Company Limited, to put into operation two additional bus services out of Guildford, Guildford - Wood Street - Normandy - Christmas Pie, and Guildford - Burpham - Merrow Common - Merrow Church. The Committee also disapproved of the company's proposed alteration of their services between Stoughton and Guildford, which would involve clashing with other services on fifteen occasions. The Company notified their intention to suspend nine omnibus journeys to the Westborough Estate between 9am and 1pm daily, and to suspend temporarily their service from Maybury Inn to Guildford. The application to improve the service from Woking to Guildford by one journey was granted. The Company had stated that they had now given instructions that the waiting time at their bays in Park Street is to be limited to five minutes as requested. They suggested that some time limit should apply to other omnibus proprietors on stands in other parts of the town. Messrs Salmon Motors, who had complained that the whole of the 13-foot frontage of their properties in Park Street was obstructed by bus stands, are being informed of the action taken. 1929 December 13th Aldershot News Ash Parish Council Normandy Electricity - A letter dated 2nd December was read from the Aldershot Gas Water and District Lighting Co Ltd, with regard to the supply of electricity in Guildford Road, Normandy. It was stated that this district had been canvassed on two or three occasions, and the amount of support forthcoming was not sufficient to justify the capital cost involved. Arrangements had been made, however, for the matter to be fully investigated and it was hoped that the company would be in a position to write further within a few days. 1930 April 12th Surrey Advertiser Easter Parcels Advertisement for Special Easter parcel: One large tin of Apricots. . . . . . 10 1/2 d One tin of Pineapple cubes. . . . . 5 1/2d One tin of cream. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1/2d Complete parcel for . . . . . . . . . . 1s 6d W J Henry The Stores, Normandy 1930 January 10th Unknown Newspaper source Electric current for Normandy Electricity. Mr Henry, at the Ash Parish Council meeting, recommended that the Board of trade be asked whether the Aldershot Company could be forced to lay an electric main. 1930 January 10th Unknown source Socialism and sociability went hand in hand in the Normandy Village Hall on Saturday (4th) when about 130 children and adults were entertained to a tea and social evening arranged by the Normandy Labour Party. The clown (Mr Goddard) and comedian (Mr Lawrence) contributed largely to the fun. Father Christmas (Mr F Noel Palmer prospective candidate for the Farnham Division) was brought in out of the snow to hand a gift from the Christmas tree to each child present. 1930 January 24th Unknown source The Southern Railway Company have decided that in future Wanborough Station shall be known as Wanborough for Normandy. 1930 February 15th Surrey Advertiser Zeyla Seton of Little Orchard fined 30/- at Guildford for obstructing North Street with a motorcar and failing to produce her driving licence. 1930 March 1st Surrey Advertiser Ash District Council Topics - Gift of land for widening. At the meeting of Farnham Rural District council yesterday (Friday 10th March) in a petition from residents of Beech Road, Normandy, the Surveyor was instructed to prepare an estimate of the cost of making up the road. In accepting the offer of Col. L J Coussmaker of land for widening the road at Westwood Lane, Normandy, the Council decided to write thanking him for his kindness. 1930 April 12th Surrey Advertiser Easter Parcels Advertisement for Special Easter parcel: One large tin of Apricots. . . . . . 10 1/2 d One tin of Pineapple cubes. . . . . 5 1/2d One tin of cream. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1/2d Complete parcel for . . . . . . . . . . 1s 6d W J Henry The Stores, Normandy 1930 May 10th Surrey Advertiser An inaugural meeting to form a woman's branch of the National Unionist Association for Ash and Normandy was held in Normandy Village Hall on Wednesday (7th May). (Report) Officers elected - President/Chairman - Lady Henriques Vice Chairman - Mrs Edmondson Hon Treasurer - Mrs Johnson Secretary - Miss Cox Committee - Barney, Beckton, Collyer, Cull, Grimshaw, Hawkins, Hooker, Mecham, Ramsey Moodie, Rice, Sinclair, Taylor, Wimbledon and Miss Pearkes 1930 May 24th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Gilbert James Garman, Willey Green, fined 10/- at Guildford Borough Bench on Monday for obstructing North Street with a motorcar on 10th May 1930 June 21st Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy For sale by auction at Lion Hotel by Clarke, Gammon and Emerys - ACIS withdrawn at £65 Stanwell cottage did not find a bidder Part of freehold building land also unsold. Reception at Vicarage - departure of Rev F N Pickford. New vicar - Rev Ernest Logan Hunter (from Hale). 1930 June 28th Surrey Advertiser Ash Plan of a proposed scheme for the widening of Station Road, Normandy, were submitted and it was decide that the scheme should be submitted to the Surrey County Council with an inquiry whether the widening could be allowed at 30 feet and not 50 feet with a view to lessening the cost. Provisional plans for the widening of Westwood Lane are to be submitted to the County Council. 1930 July 5th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Parting gifts to Rev and Mrs Pickford, close of 25 years Ministry. 1930 August 2nd Surrey Advertiser Normandy cross roads tragedy Lads' serious statement at inquest. Injured Guildford motorcyclists' evidence. Victim - Sydney Tickner (31) of 2 Fairfield Villas, Station Approach, Wanborough. 1930 August 9th Surrey Advertiser Aldershot sewerage scheme. 1930 August 15th Surrey Advertiser Ash Tongham and Normandy drainage. (Report) 1930 September 13th Surrey Advertiser Ash Electricity for Normandy (Guildford Road) 1930 September 27th Surrey Advertiser Aldershot sewerage scheme - proposal for outfall works at Normandy. Wyke and Normandy Stealing of cabbage plants form Sherwood Bros - Jesse Shorter of Normandy. 1930 October 18th Surrey Advertiser Ash Suggested Normandy footpath - Guildford Road entrance to Henley Park Wyke and Normandy Accident at Pirbright Road - Mrs Mary Stan Hope Derby of Orchard Dene. 1930 November 1st Surrey Advertiser Ash and Normandy sewerage - meeting of Farnham Rural District Council. 1930 November 8th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Horticultural Society - possibility of decision to close down. 1930 November 14th Surrey Advertiser Ash Parish Council Monthly Meeting Wyke Schools A letter was read from Mr A J Smith of Wyke Schools that asked that some attention be given to the school recreation ground to make it safe for organised games. He asked that the holes be filled in and the heather cut and a small area levelled for a netball pitch. The matter was referred to Mr Manfield (Chairman of the footpaths committee) together with one or two Normandy members. 1930 December 5th Surrey Advertiser Farnham Rural Council 1 Fallen trees claim on Col. Coussmaker 2 Westwood Lane improvement 3 Guildford Road footpath 4 Recreation ground adjoining Halsey Cottage not possible. 1931 January 3rd Surrey Advertiser A New Year dance was held at Normandy Village Hall on Wednesday in aid of funds for Normandy Scouts Association. There was a good attendance, and Messrs W J Henry and W H Fowler (Scoutmaster) were the MCs. Wedding of Miss Elsie Cook, Wood Close, to Mr Alexander Chetwynd Heyes of Leytonstone. Labour Party gathering at Normandy Village Hall on Saturday - 250 present. 1931 January 17th Surrey Advertiser Ash Parish Council topics - Normandy refuse collection. At the meeting of Ash Parish Council on Monday, a letter was read from the Rural District Council stating that representations had been made to the contractor at the Wyke housing estate, in regard to the employment as far as possible of local labour. The Aldershot and District Traction Company wrote stating that in May and June of last year they were in correspondence with the Rural District Council and the Surrey Constabulary, and the present stopping place at Ash Bridge was selected as the best. Mr C D Manfield said he had discussed the matter with Sergeant Budd, who suggested that the buses should turn at Ash Vale Station, where there was plenty of room for them to wait. On the motion of Mr J A Norris, a committee of three was appointed to meet Sergeant Budd with a view to making suggestions. Mr W J Henry reported that thrice in succession the refuse had not been collected from the house occupied by Mrs Davey at Normandy, and complaint was also made that after the last collection of refuse, the road outside the Vicarage was left in a disgusting state - Mr A W Milton said the contractor was not doing 25% of the collections in the village. It was decided on the motion of Mr Henry, seconded by Mr Milton, to write to the Rural District Council quoting the special case of Mrs Daveys' house. Mr Henry stated that he had received complaints as to the parking of cars on the path round the Village Hall at Normandy, and it was decided to communicate with the police on the matter. It was decided to make representations to the Post Office authorities as to the need of a telephone kiosk at Normandy. -------------------------------- Woman's institute Christmas Party -------------------------------- Monthly horticultural show proposed. 1931 January 24th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Six cases of diphtheria have been reported in the Normandy district during the past week. All the cases concern children attending Wyke Schools, and the outbreak is not considered serious. The children are in Farnham Isolation Hospital, and are progressing favourable. -------------------------------- Party at Henley Park At the invitation of Mrs Ramsey Moodie about 90 members of the Wyke and Normandy Woman's Institute spent a delightful afternoon at Henley Park on Wednesday. A treasure hunt provided much amusement, and Miss Vera Maconachie and Miss Guelda Walker entertained with their songs in costume. Miss Hose (President) voiced the appreciation of the members to Mrs Ramsey Moodie for her kindness. -------------------------------- Sunday School Treat Children of Wyke Church Sunday School, numbering nearly 100, held their annual treat at the Village hall on Saturday, the arrangements having been made by the Superintendent (Miss D Woods) and staff. The prizes were distributed by Miss Booty with the assistance of the vicar (the Rev Logan Hunter). After tea there were games and an entertainment was provided by members of the Normandy Scout troop. 1931 February 7th Surrey Advertiser Wesley Guild concert. 1931 February 21st Surrey Advertiser St Marks Church meeting. Sunday School treat - Normandy Congregational church. 1931 February 28th Surrey Advertiser There was a satisfactory attendance at an enjoyable carnival dance held by the Normandy branch of the Conservative and Unionist Association at the Village Hall on Saturday. Goodrich's dance band was in attendance and Mr A Ranger was MC. Mrs Edmundson (Hon Secretary) arranged the dance, and the decorations were carried out by Mr and Mrs Grimshaw and others. The catering was done by Mr W J Henry. 1931 March 7th Surrey Advertiser The Normandy Girl Guide Troop, which was formed under the leadership of Mrs Grimshaw, now numbers ten, and new members are being recruited. Mr J W Bowcy gave the first of a series of three lectures on the French Revolution, under the auspices of the Normandy Labour Party at Ashwood, the residence of Miss Hicks, on Monday. There was a large attendance. Over 100 attended an enjoyable dance held by the Normandy labour Party in the Village Hall on Saturday. Mr F Stovell was MC and an excellent programme of music was played by Sonny Lloyds Dance Band. Miss Field won a lucky number competition. Wedding at Guildford (St Saviour's Church) - Mr Henry Edward Jenkins of Park View, Normandy, and Miss Anne C Boyer of New Cut, Normandy. 1931 March 7th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Joint sewerage scheme. In reply to representations by the Aldershot Borough Council concerning a decision to their sewerage scheme which proposed outfall works at Normandy, the Minister of Health has written that he is not prepared to give his final decision upon the Town Councils' application until he had had investigations made of the Rural District Councils' proposals. 1931 March 14th Surrey Advertiser A lecture on rose culture was given yesterday evening by Mr A Norman at the Village Hall under the auspices of the Horticultural Society. Mr E S Hose presided. Mrs Breton, Mr A W Milton, Mr A G Oldershaw and Mr W J Henry were elected to represent the Normandy ward on the Ash Parish Council meeting at the Village Hall on Monday. Mr E S Hose presided. Death of Mrs Mary Weston, wife of Mr Henry Weston of the School House. 1931 March 28th Surrey Advertiser Ash At the meeting of Farnham Rural District Council yesterday, it was decided that Mr W J Holts' contract should be extended to include the erection of a further 24 houses at Ash for £8,352, subject to the sanction of the Ministry of Health. Application is to be made to the borrowing of an additional sum of £9,000. This will make a total of 48 houses at Wyke Lane. Application is also to be made for sanction to the borrowing of a further sum of £375 for the purpose of making and extending the road on the land at Wyke Lane. ----------------------- The total subscription by Mrs A G Oldershaw on behalf of Normandy Cricket Club towards the purchase of a new motor mower was £13.15.6d. ----------------------- Annual meeting of Congregational Church held recently, when the Rev Arthur Lewis (Minister in charge) occupied the chair and satisfactory accounts of the past year's work were given by the Church Secretary and Treasurer. Regret was expressed at the resignation of Mr Hershall (Church Secretary) and Mr Albert Cook was sponsored in his place. 1931 April 4th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Death of Mrs Levina Frith of The Bungalow, Normandy. ----------------------- Inwood Vere Sports Club - carnival dance at Village Hall on Saturday. 1931 April 18th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Normandy Horticultural Society - Daffodil show. Boy Scouts Annual Meeting - £249 in debt. 1931 April 18th Surrey Advertiser At the annual meeting of Ash Parish Council on Monday, Mr W J Henry was elected Chairman, in succession to Mr J A Dean. Mr Henry said Mr Dean had given ungrudgingly of his time to the work of the Council during the three years he had held the office. Mr J A Norris was elected Vice Chairman in succession to Mr A W Milton. Mr S Robinson, Secretary of Ash and Normandy Technical Education Committee, reported that the attendance during the past session had been exceedingly good, i.e. 176 as against 115 last year. Permission was given to the holding of an annual church fete on the Ash Common recreation ground on Wednesday 1st July, subject to the ground being in a satisfactory condition in June. The Clerk (Mr W Wren) reported that he had been in communication with the County Council concerning the position with regard to the proposed recreation ground at Normandy in view of the proposed redistribution of County areas. In reply he was informed that in view of the fact that the future of Ash and Normandy had not yet been fully decided upon, it was not possible to state on whom the outstanding loan charges would, however be made. In these circumstances the council decided to fix the date of the public meeting to be convened for the purpose of considering raising a loan for acquiring land as a recreation ground at Normandy, for Thursday 7th May. The Post Office Telephones wrote in regard to the Councils' recommendations for a telephone kiosk at Normandy that it was not considered desirable to erect kiosks in the immediate vicinity of public houses. A multi coin box would be installed at the kiosk to recover the facilities at the post office. The Chairman explained that when the multi coin box was installed, the post office would be closed for telephone work. Messrs Ward and J A Noms were re-elected representatives on the Burial Board, and Messrs Johnson and Robinson as auditors to the Burial Board. School Managers - Ash Vale - Mssrs Dean and Norris: Heathcote Memorial - Mrs Somerville and Meikie: Normandy - Mr W J Henry: Mr W D Read was re-elected trustee of Smiths' Charity. Wyke Lane Building scheme. 1931 May 9th Surrey Advertiser Ash Recreation Ground question - Normandy and Station Road scheme - purchase disapproved. Ten acres belonging to Mr Patrick of Station Road. (Long report) 1931 May 16th Surrey Advertiser Ash Report to War Department for land for Recreation Ground by W J Henry. (Report) ----------------------- Second flower show - Normandy Horticultural Society. 1931 May 30th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Inwood Vere Clubs, sports and fete - Normandy Gala Day on Whit Monday. Congregational Church 105th anniversary. ----------------------- Death of Mrs Agnes Amy Slaughter, Ashfield Lodge Farm, Normandy. Resident for 29 years. 1931 July 3rd Aldershot News Farnham Rural Council - Wyke Avenue houses. 1931 July 10th Aldershot News Farnham Rural Council, review of boundaries. (Normandy mentioned). 1931 July 18th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Death of Mr Ted Fenner - well known horse breeder, The Glen, Normandy. 1931 August 1st Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Condition of Sandy Lane. Following a letter from Mr J Smith of Normandy about the difficulty experienced in traversing Sandy Lane, Normandy owing to alleged overhanging hedges and trees in summer, and the condition of the roadway in winter, the Guildford Rural Council on Thursday decided to instruct the County divisional surveyor to request the owners concerned to trim the hedges and trees, and that Mr Smith be informed that the road had never been maintained as a metalled highway. ----------------------- Girl Guide Groups The Normandy Girl Guides were presented with their colours by Lady Henriques on Monday, when she entertained them at Normandy Park. The Guides paraded under the captain, Mrs Grimshaw and the Lieutenant Miss Woods and Mrs Bircham, the District Commissioner, was also present, and thanked Lady Henriques. Supper was taken after a display of Guides activities, and Lady Henriques was cheered by the Guides for her generosity. It is hoped that the colours will be dedicated tomorrow (Sunday). 1931 August 8th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Wedding of Mr Leonard William Summers and Miss Alice Elizabeth Hair of Ipswich. 1931 September 5th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Death of Mrs E Thompson, The Elms, Normandy, valued member in village movement. Funeral of Mr Harry Deadman of The Hollies, Normandy. 1931 September 19th Surrey Advertiser Ash Ash Parish Council meeting - objection to erection of telephone kiosk at Christmas Pie. When application for kiosk at Anchor proposed, the Post Office authorities stated that they did not erect telephones opposite public houses! ----------------------- Wyke & Normandy Death of Mrs Ellenor Wainwright - Oak Cottages, Station Road. 1931 October 2nd Aldershot News Normandy collision - near 'Anchor'. Victor James Seward of Addiscombe summoned at Farnham Police Court for driving a motor vehicle without due care and attention. James Walter Thomas Rogers, 4 The Gables, York Road, Farnborough. (Report). 1931 October 3rd Surrey Advertiser Opening service of Roman Catholic Church. First meeting of Normandy Free Church Guild. 1931 October 10th Surrey Advertiser Census return for Ash and Normandy 1921..........1931..........Percentage increase 5,479..........6,108..........11.48% Cedric Instone, 4 years 5 months, knocked down at Elm Hill - ran across road after alighting form bus. Son of Mr and Mrs A J A Instone, Wyke Heather, Pirbright Road. ----------------------- Wyke & Normandy Funeral of Mr Frederick South of 3 Eva Cottages Elm Hill. 1931 October 16th Aldershot News Ash Parish Council - forced lock. A letter was received from a Woking firm with reference to damage done by their employees at Wyke Schools, when delivering coal, pointing out that permission was given to their carmen by the Headmistress to take the cart across the recreation ground, and the only damage done was in undoing the gate, when the staple for the padlock was broken. The Chairman (Mr W J Henry) - "There is no headmistress, and nobody gave them permission as far as I know". Mr Oldershaw moved that a letter be sent to the firm asking them to pay the cost of repairs. Mr Manfield, " It is not true permission was obtained". The Clerk (Mr W Wren) was directed to write, stating that the Council held the firm responsible for the damage. 1931 October 24th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Mr James Collyer-Stratton, Doric Bungalow, Normandy, stepped off the pavement near the cross roads on Sunday night and was knocked down by a cyclist, receiving cuts over the right eye and nose. He was taken by the Guildford St John Ambulance to the Royal Surrey County Hospital, where the injuries were stitched. Captain Charles Henry Hellard (66) of Penryn, Normandy died on Sunday. 1931 November 20th Aldershot News Farnham Rural Council considers 24 houses at Wyke Lane, Ash. 1931 November 21st Surrey Advertiser Wanborough Death of Mrs Alice Mary Pearman of Tollerton, Normandy. 1931 December 4th Aldershot News Farnham Rural Council Council consider an application from the tenant of 30 Wyke Avenue, Ash, for permission to continue to take in washing, as she did previous to taking up occupation of the council house. The Council agreed that no objection be raised to this, but that the matter be reconsidered if any nuisance or annoyance is caused. 1931 December 12th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Funeral of Mr Herbert Charles Coe - brother in law of Mrs Marshall of Sandpit Farm. 1931 December 18th Aldershot News Farnham Rural Council - Wyke Avenue, Ash, housing. 1931 December 19th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Death of Mr Daniel Wakeling, New Cut. Duke of Normandy Slate Club shared out £1.2s.10½d to each of 74 members. 1931 December 24th Surrey Advertiser Normandy mourns a friend. (Long report) Mr Theophilus Arthur Allen, Litttlemead, Wanborough. 'The maker of modern Normandy' - Instrumental in conversation of wooden hut into Normandy Village Hall. 1932 January 23rd Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy The new Roman Catholic Church at Normandy is now almost completely furnished - there being an alter and a number of benches which were supplied by the nuns of the convent of St Maur at Weybridge. In addition to the quarterly visits of the missioner, services will be held on the first Sunday of each month, commencing in February, conducted by Monseignor Philip Halett of Wonersh. Death of Mr Maurice Adams, originally living at St.Rest, Flexford Road, Normandy. 1932 January 23rd Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy It is hoped to start a Brownie pack in connection with the Normandy Girl Guides in the near future. Captain Mrs Grimshaw has obtained the services of Miss Garman as Brown Owl. Death of Mr Arthur Stuart of The Oaks, Pirbright Road, Normandy - former distiller of well-known brand of whisky - owned property on Isle of Bute. 1932 January 30th Surrey Advertiser Ash At a meeting of Farnham Rural District Council it was reported that 48 houses at Wyke Avenue have been completed and are being occupied. A saving on the contract price (£16,914) of £102.2s.11d. In connection with the Council's application for loans for the erection of a third batch of 24 houses at Wyke Avenue, the Clerk reported that he had forwarded to the Minister of Health, the building inspectors report on the applications received, - 234 in all - together with the contractors revised price for the erection of the 18 north aspect houses which was £6,741. 1932 February 13th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Funeral of late Mr R Davey, Station Road, Normandy. 1932 18th March Aldershot News Normandy The winter treat of the Congregational Sunday School was held in the village hall on Saturday (12th March 1932) when some 60 children were present. Tea was provided by Mrs Coleman assisted by Mrs Coom, Mrs Hooker, Miss Cranstone and Miss Marshall. Arthur Coleman, Mr E Coleman, A Cook and W Fook were in charge of amusements. At the close Miss Sheen presented material for making each child a garment - a bequest presented by Mr Attfield many years ago. 1932 March 19th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Newly formed Brownie pack under Owl - Miss Garman held their first meeting yesterday (Friday). Suggestion of fire brigade for Normandy - Ash Parish Council meeting at Normandy on Monday. 1932 April 9th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Summoned for driving a motorcycle on common land at Puttenham - Mr Ronald Williams, Four Pines, Normandy. 1932 April 16th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Nurseryman sentenced - Thomas John Boyton, Elms Cottages, Station Road Normandy, guilty at Old Bailey - offences against Agnes Mary Tyrell (15) - sentenced to 9 months hard labour. 1932 April 23rd Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Death of Mr Eustace Jackson, Rose Cottage, Normandy - employed at Manor Fruit Farm. 1932 May 6th Aldershot News Greater Aldershot. Suggestion to take in parts of Surrey. At the meeting of the Borough Council on Wednesday morning (4th May 1932), a motion in the name of Councillor W M R Davis was adjourned to a special meeting. The motion was to the effect that the Surrey County Council and the Guildford Rural council be invited to appoint representatives to consider with representatives appointed by the Borough Council the inclusion in the Borough of certain of the Surrey parishes immediately adjacent to Aldershot, and forming at the present time part of the Farnham Rural District. 1932 May 14th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Annual meeting of Wyke, Normandy and Wanborough Nursing Association held on Friday at Normandy Village Hall - Lady Henriques presiding. (Long report). 1932 May 28th Surrey Advertiser Blackwater Sewerage - possibility of outfall works at Normandy (long report) ----------------------- Wyke & Normandy Opposition to shop - Mr E H Goddard, Station Road, Normandy. 1932 June 4th Surrey Advertiser Sewage disposal works at Normandy - views of Ministry of Health. (Report) 1932 June 25th Surrey Advertiser Unwanted sewage farm - Normandy opposition to Aldershot appeal to Minister - Mr Szlumper believes works will not come. (Long report). 1932 July 2nd Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Wedding - Henry Murray Owen Knox of Henley Park to Miss Violet Isabel Weere of Tunbridge Wells. 1932 July 9th Surrey Advertiser Normandy mother sentenced - Illegal use of drugs - Joan Scaife - shop assistant at Normandy and mother Francis Ada Scaife. (Long report). ----------------------- Aldershot sewage plant - secret agreement denied. (Report) ----------------------- Wyke & Normandy Late Mrs Emma Horne-Correbelle, Station Road, Normandy died Friday 1st July. Licensed Christmas Pie Social Club - election of officers. Meeting at Littledown, home of C F Cull. Guides and Brownies invited to Henley Park by Mrs Remsey Moodie - entertained by Mr Chester a BBC 'Uncle'. 1932 July 16th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Ash and Normandy branch of Woman's Unionist Association fete at Normandy Park. Wedding at Wanborough - Saturday 9th July - Mr A P Colborne of Quants (?) Normandy to Miss Madeleine Heydon of Chale Green, Normandy. 1932 July 25th (newspaper not stated) Surrey County Council meeting Proposed building / access Mr J.A.Lines, 2 Elm Hill, Normandy - vehicular access from property no.1 Elm Hill to the A323 approximately 140 yards east of junction with A324 1932 July 30th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Village Hall finances - annual meeting. Unionist fete at Normandy Park. ----------------------- Two members of the Normandy Guide Company - Joan Helland and Dorothy Seward, competed in the Guides swimming gala at Dorking on Tuesday. ----------------------- Normandy Wolf Cub Pack held their Annual Inter Six sports on the Recreation Ground on Tuesday. The White Six won the shield with 29 points - the Black Six and Brown Six being runners up with 27 points each. Mr W J Henry was judge, assisted by (Assistant Cub Master?) C Dyson. ----------------------- Gift to Rev T L Thexton, acting Wesleyan Minister for approximately one year. 1932 August 6th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Wedding-Mr Michael Eric Stegpoole of Hertfordshire to Miss Una Kathleen Elkins, St Catherines Cottage, Pinewoods, Normandy. Woman fined for abusive language- Mrs Elizabeth James of Normandy. (Report) Opening of new club-Christmas Pie Social Club opened on Saturday 30th July 85 fully paid up members. ----------------------- Girls Guides Camp at Chiddingly (Eastbourne). Scouts Swimming Sports. 1932 August 20th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Advertisement. D Ranger, Station Road, Normandy. General fancy drapers are agents for Messrs Eastmans, Dyers and Cleaners. Send your curtains, winter coats, suits, to us to be cleaned in readiness for winter season. At a meeting of the Normandy Horticultural Society in the Village Hall on Friday last week, it was agreed to dissolve the society through lack of personal support at meetings. Financially the Society was in a sound position. ------------------------- Sunday School's 106th anniversary. (Report) 1932 August 27th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Mary Mullard made an application at Farnham Petty Sessions on Thursday for an order against Frederick Parfrey in respect of her female child. Complainant was represented by a solicitor, who said defendant had agreed to an order being made whereby he should pay 5/- per week, and this they were willing to accept. The Bench made an order accordingly. ------------------------------- Attempted suicide charge. Arthur Edward Clements was charged on remand at Farnham on Thursday with attempted suicide by drinking a quantity of disinfectant at Normandy on 30th July. On giving his word of honour not to attempt his life again, he was bound over for two years. Defendant's mother refused to be bound over to take care of him, as she said she could not be held responsible for his actions. 1932 September 3rd Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy The first dance of the season arranged by the Village Hall Entertainments Committee was held on Saturday. About 80 attended. Mr S C Lance was the MC, and the Harmony Boys provided the music. ------------------------ First Normandy Group of Scouts. Camp near Herne Bay. (Report). 1932 September 17th Surrey Advertiser Aldershot drainage conference - arbitration refused - fate of joint scheme. (Long report, Normandy mentioned). 1932 October 1st Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Funeral of Mrs Hannah Maria Hull (64), of Fernhurst, Westwood Lane, Normandy. (Report) 1932 October 22nd Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy A chair brings trouble. A chair led to the appearance before the Chertsey Magistrates on Wednesday of Patrick Norman Ashby of Station Road, Normandy. He was summoned for carrying goods (a chair) under a limited trade plate, and for not having duplicates entries. He was fined 10/6d on the first summons, and that covering the entries was dismissed. 1932 October 22nd Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy The Normandy, Wanborough and District Social Club held their first Smoking Concert on Saturday at their club, and there were over 100 present, Mr F Ranger was MC. 1932 October 29th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Longerend Estate - public enquiry to be held. (Report) 1932 November 12th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Mr Albert Cook of Normandy has qualified for a lay readership on the Church of England, and will begin his duties at Wyke Church. Appeal against building ban - a town planning point - question of road communications. Longerend. (Long report) 1932 November 26th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Normandy Institute lost six games in Border Games League billiards match with Aldershot last Monday. ---------------------- Concerts for Nursing Association The concerts in aid of the Wyke, Normandy and Wanborough Nursing Association, of which Lady Henriques is President, at the Normandy Village Hall on Friday and Saturday last week, were both well attended by large and appreciative audiences. (Report). 1932 December 3rd Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Sir Arthur Michael Samuel (MP for the Farnham Division), spoke on current political problems at a meeting arranged by the Ash and Normandy Woman's branch of the National Unionist Association at the Village Hall last Friday night. Lady Henriques presiding. A report will appear next week. 1932 December 10th Surrey Advertiser The Stores, Normandy Possession Order. Mr William John Henry, The Stores Normandy, applied to Judge Spencer Hogg at Guildford County Court on Thursday for a possession order against Edward Hutchings, Acis, Guildford, Normandy. Miss Lewis for the applicant said the claim was on the grounds of non-payment of rent amounting to £13.15s. 0d. An order for possession in 28 days was made unless rent arrears and costs were paid. ------------------------- Death of Mrs Elsie Pearman (33), of Dunromin, Westwood Lane, Normandy. 1933 January 21st Surrey Advertiser Ash School Accommodation It was reported to the Surrey Education Committee on Friday that St Marks Church of England School, Wyke, was full and that additional accommodation was required. The managers had asked the Committee to take a transfer of the school. This the Elementary Committee had decided to do and proposed to add two class rooms. ----------------------- Wyke & Normandy The Vicar (the reverend E Logan Hunter) entertained twenty members of the choir to supper at the vicarage on Thursday evening. 1933 February 4th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Death of Miss Charlotte Emmeline Plunkett of Glenmore, Normandy Death of Mr William Alexander Seabrook of Rosedean, Normandy Golden Wedding solemnised - William Sewry and Miss Jane Baker (from 3rd of February 1883) Funeral of Mrs Mary Jane Symmonds, 5 Pirbright Road, Normandy. 1933 February 18th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Normandy Ratepayers Protection Society - The first meeting of the above Society will be held shortly, the date and place will be announced in the next weeks 'Surrey Advertiser' and locally. Further particulars - write F W Nunn, Honorary Secretary, Westwood Lane, Normandy. 1933 March 4th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Funeral of Frank Carpenter of 'Duke of Normandy'. Case dismissed against Mr William Thompson, Whibley Cottages (?) summoned for stealing three rolls of wire netting, property of Mark Cranstone, Park View Cottages. 1933 March 11th Surrey Advertiser Guildford District Council - Contests at Ash and Normandy - Full list of nominations. (Abstract) Ash & Normandy (Normandy Ward) - William John Henry, Isington - grocer - proposer E S Hose, seconder A W Milton: Stanley Noel Jenkinson, retired manufacturer, Longerend Farm - proposer C W Barrett, seconder F W Nunn. R W Watson. F C Ranger: William George Barclay. Allen Richard Tittlebury: Mr C E Collyer: Mrs E M Marsh: Charles F Cull: James Roberts: F Mew: C Rogers. 1933 March 17th Aldershot News Ash Parish Council - Normandy Recreation Ground. Mr Manfield reported that the turf had been cut and re-laid on the Normandy Recreation Ground, and men were still working there under the Rural Council Employment Scheme. There had been a delay owing to bad weather, but he hoped to get the trenching of the ground finished soon. Mr Manfield was empowered to buy seeds when necessary. 1933 March 24th Aldershot News Guildford Rural Council elections - Ash/Normandy Ward. 1933 March 31st Aldershot News Guildford Rural Council elections - close contest at Normandy. Elected - William John Henry - Isington, Normandy - grocer - 259. Not elected - Stanley Noel Jenkinson - Longerend Farm, Normandy - retired manufacturer - 246. 1933 March 31st Aldershot News Farnham Rural Council It was reported that the statutory notice served upon Mr S N Jenkinson of Longerend Farm, Normandy to abate the nuisance caused by the overflow from the cesspool, had been complied with, improvements to the system and tank having been carried out, and no nuisance on inspection was found to exist. Burst Pipe: It was reported that owing to a burst land drain in the garden of 23 Wyke Avenue, Ash, a rush of water had disturbed the garden of number 24. It was understood that the drain had been repaired by the tenant. The Committee recommended that the tenant of number 24 be supplied with a load of gravel, in view of the damage done by the burst drain. It was decided to leave the matter of the purchase of the gravel in the hands of Mr F J Hawkins. 1933 April 1st Surrey Advertiser Guildford Rural Council, Ash and Normandy (Normandy ward) Elected - William John Henry, 259 Not elected - Stanley Noel Jenkinson, 246 Polling stations - Normandy ward number one station - Wyke School Presiding officer and Deputy Returning Officer - Mr E A Mortimer Poll Clerk - Mr A J Clifton. 1933 April 7th Aldershot News Last meeting of Farnham Rural District Council - Farewell Luncheon. (Long report). 1933 April 14th Aldershot News Ash Parish Council - Normandy Recreation Ground. In respect of the Normandy Recreation Ground, it was recommended that the remaining portion of the ground be dug and seeds sown, also that the Guildford Rural Council be asked to clean the ditch on the north side of the road and contact with the one beside the ground, so that the water could drain away. 1933 April 29th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy In aid of the hall funds a concert was given by the County Co-optimists at the Normandy Village Hall on Friday last week. The Normandy Tennis Club's new hard courts will be completed by the second week in May, when the date of opening will be announced. Those wishing to join the club should communicate with the honorary Secretary Mr F C Ranger. 1933 May 5th Aldershot News Aldershot sewerage - Council and the Normandy scheme. Guildford Rural Council - Telephone kiosk. An application was received from the Post Office Telephones Department asking for permission to erect a telephone kiosk at the junction of Wyke Avenue and Guildford Road, Ash. The Divisional Surveyor reported that there was ample room for the kiosk, and so long as it was placed in such a position so as not to obscure any traffic he saw no reason for objection. The application was granted, subject to these conditions. 1933 May 6th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Nursing Association - The Annual General Meeting of the Wyke, Normandy and Wanborough Nursing Association was held on Tuesday in the Village Hall. Lady Henriques (President) was in the chair. The report for the year showed increased membership and an improvement in the financial position. Lady Henriques was re-elected president and the vice president, honorary secretary and committee were also re-elected. 1933 May 13th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy The Normandy Tennis Club's new hard courts will be opened next Saturday (20th May). Residents wishing to join should apply to Mr J S Molton. 1933 May 20th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Failed to report accident. Alan Damien Conard was fined at Farnham Petty Sessions on Thursday for failing to report an accident at Normandy - Miss Jenkinson, Longerend Farm, Normandy said she was standing in the road with her bicycle when defendant in a car collided with her. He asked if she was hurt, but did not give his name and address. 1933 June 2nd Aldershot News Guildford Rural Council - Widening of Westwood Lane, Normandy - Col Coussmaker donates land. 1933 June 3rd Surrey Advertiser Ash cyclist killed - employed at Dickinsons Farm, Elm Hill, Normandy. Wyke & Normandy A sum of £17.1s.3d was handed to the Normandy Tennis Club as the result of a jumble sale at the Village Hall on Wednesday. The sale was arranged by Mrs Aldershaw, who was assisted by a number of other ladies. At Guildford County Court on Thursday before Judge Spencer Hogg, Mrs Elizabeth James of Westmead Gardens, Normandy applied for possession of four rooms occupied by Edward Hutchins of Westwood Gardens, Normandy and for £11.19s.10d rent and gresno (?) profits. After hearing evidence, his Honour said that he was satisfied that plaintiff was a little bit wrong about the rent. The amount was £9.15s and four Guineas had been paid into Court. He gave judgment for £9.15s and defendant credit for four Guineas. An order for possession in five weeks was granted, and defendant was ordered to pay off the amount owing at £1 a month. 1933 June 9th Aldershot News Joint sewerage scheme. Normandy trial holes to remain (long report). 1933 June 10th Surrey Advertiser Railway subsidence between Wanborough and Ash. A slight dislocation of traffic on the Guildford - Reading Southern Railway line occurred on Saturday, as a result of a subsidence in the embankment between Ash and Wanborough stations. About twelve feet of the up line was affected, at a spot very near the site of a similar subsidence two years ago. The first indication of trouble on Friday night was followed by a watch by a number of railway workers. The first up train on Saturday was allowed to pass, but later the line was closed and traffic confined to the down line. Little delay was caused to passengers and normal working was resumed on Sunday morning. ----------------------- Sketch plans of the proposed two additional classrooms at St Marks Church of England School, Wyke, are under consideration by the Board of Education. The estimated cost is £3490. 1933 June 16th Aldershot News North Camp level crossing. Road bridge proposed. Wyke School transferred to the County Council. 1933 June 17th Surrey Advertiser Ash Parish Council Topics-Managers of Ash Wyke School. The meeting of Ash Parish Council was held at Normandy on Monday, Mr J A Norris (vice chairman) presiding. A letter from the Surrey County Council stated that Ash Wyke School had been transferred to the jurisdiction of the County Council, and requesting the Parish Council to appoint two representatives on the new body of managers. The remaining four managers would be appointed by the County Council. The Parish Council deferred the election until those nominated by the County Council are known. 1933 October 6th Aldershot News Wyke and Normandy Meeting of Guildford Rural Council on Thursday Overhead Lines A letter from the County Engineer to the County Divisional Surveyor was read, asking for the observations of the sub committee, on the proposal of the Mid Southern Utility Company to place overhead electric lines in Normandy. It was reported that such proposal had been approved by the Town Planning Committee of the Guildford Rural Council. Mr Henry stated that the residents in the vicinity were strongly opposed to the erection of such lines. It was resolved and agreed that no objection be offered to the erection of such lines from the highway point of view, subject to the poles being placed in positions approved by the County Divisional Surveyor. 1933 October 13th Aldershot News Normandy Wedding Miss E Woods and Mr J white (report) 1933 October 14th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Golden wedding - Mr and Mrs J Young, 3 Guildford Road, Normandy. Wedding of John Reginald White of Isleworth to Miss Edith Anne Woods of The Furs, Pirbright Road, Normandy, at Wyke Parish Church. Dance for Girl Guide funds in Village Hall. 1933 October 21st Surrey Advertiser Worplesdon An application by Mr A G Binfield for a protection order in respect of the 'Duke of Normandy', Worplesdon was granted by the Woking magistrate on Saturday. 1933 December 9th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Death of Mrs Jane Badcoe, Carmelite Cottage, Flexford Lane, Normandy. 1933 December 15th Aldershot News Ash Parish Council - Joint sewerage scheme again. Ash Parish Council meeting at Normandy Village Hall on Monday. 1933 December 16th Surrey Advertiser Ash Surveying of land at Normandy re sewerage scheme. 1934 January 6th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Guildford Rural Council on Thursday resolved that a temporary footbridge be erected on the north side of the road at Tickners Bridge Normandy at a cost of £30, and that items be prepared for widening the carriageway over the bridge, and constructing a footpath on the south side of the road from Tickners Bridge to Stedmans Cottages. The scheme to be considered for inclusion in the estimates for 1934-35. 1934 February 3rd Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy A fine of 15s was imposed by the Woking Magistrates on Saturday on Lilian Shearley of Bailes Farm, Normandy, for keeping two dogs with licences, (yes with). Peter Addington, Whitehorn, Flexford Road, Normandy, was fined £1 by the Guildford Borough Magistrates on Monday for obstructing Guildford High Street with a motorcar. ----------------------- The final of the Village Hall billiards handicap was played on Thursday between Mr B Meacham (received 35) and Mr Breton (received 35). The final scores were Meacham 100 - Breton 69. Each player received a cue as a prize. ----------------------- Stopped on the London Road, Ripley when carrying a pillion passenger, Charles James Leonard Hellard of Elm Cottage, Normandy was found to have no insurance policy which did not cover a passenger for a motorcycle. Hellard was fined 10/- and disqualified from holding a licence for twelve months. ----------------------- Success at games - Annual fixture at Pirbright. The annual games fixture between Normandy and Pirbright was held at the Village Hall on Tuesday and resulted in a win for Normandy by 24 matches to 17. Scores (Normandy first) - chess 0.1: Bridge 1.0: Whist 5.4: Cribbage 4.3: Darts 7.1: Draughts 1.3: Snooker 0.2: Billiards 5.3: Shove Halfpenny 1.0. Refreshments were served and a very enjoyable evening was spent. ----------------------- In a Border Games League billiards match on Wednesday, Normandy Institute beat Aldershot Conservative Club by 83 points. Scores (Normandy first) J Benstead 100 - Crail 73: W Trussler 100 - Walshaw 82: F Lewlor 71 - Williams 100: J S Milton 72 - Whitehead 100: A G Oldershaw 100 - Mitchell 70: W Phelps 100 - Benson 35; Totals Normandy 543 - Aldershot 460. ----------------------- About 100 attended a dance in aid of the funds of the Normandy Girl Guides at the Village Hall on Saturday. Mr Aldridge was MC - Mr and Mrs Jones won a spot dance and Mr M Jenkinson won a basket of fruit. Refreshments were served under the supervision of Mrs Collyer and Mrs Curtis. 1934 February 17th Surrey Advertiser Ash Sewerage proposals anxiety. (Report) Wyke and Normandy A footpath query. The Surrey County Council wrote stating that they had received notification from Sir Philip Henriques that the footpath leading from The Oaks, Normandy Park to the edge of the recreation ground near Wyke Schools, had been closed by him on 1st of January each year, and that it had not been dedicated to public use. It was decided to inform Sir Philip that the footpath had not been scheduled by the Council as a public path. ----------------------- Boy Scouts Annual Meeting. (Report) Letter - Sewerage disposal. 1934 March 3rd Surrey Advertiser Normandy - Joint Sewage Scheme Public Meeting - (long report) Plus - long letter from A.P. Bevan B.Sc(Eng), A.C.G.I., The Elms Fruit Farm, Normandy. ----------------------- Wyke and Normandy Parochial Meeting The Reverend E. Logan Hunter (vicar) presided over the annual Church meeting at St Marks, Wyke in the Church Room on Sunday. The report and accounts of the Parochial Church Council were submitted. Mr H. Mills was re-appointed Vicar's Warden and Mr E.S. Hope was elected People's Warden. The following lay members were elected to the Parochial Church Council - Miss E.R. Booty - Mr W.J. Brambley - Miss B.K. Butler - Col. L.J. Coussmaker - Miss Kell - Mr J Lipscombe and Mr W. Parry. After the meeting the Vicar invited all those present to tea at the Vicarage. 1934 March 24th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy - Sewage Scheme - three letters. 1934 March 31st Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Philip Alexandre, Bailes Lane, Normandy was fined 5s at Woking Police Court on Saturday for riding a bicycle without a light at Worplesdon. ----------------------- New Parish Councillors - Sewage Scheme opponents elected. Polling took place on Saturday for the election of representatives of Normandy ward on the Ash Parish Council. Mr S.N. Jenkinson, who received the greatest number of votes, and Mr A.P. Bevan, a new resident, who was also returned, are both active in their opposition to the proposal to establish sewage outfall works in Station Road. Over 55% of the electorate voted. The result of the poll (a + indicating old members) was as follows: Elected S.N. Jenkinson 290 +A.W.Milton 264 A.P. Bevan 258 +W.J. Henry 268 Not elected Miss L. Basnett 294 +A.G. Oldershaw 198 +Mrs M.E. Breton 71 A.E. Gower 28 Out of the electorate of approximately 900 - 520 voted. The result confirms the show of hands at the recent parish meeting. Sewage scheme - Letter from A.E. Quennell - Oak Ridge, Normandy. 1934 April 21st Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Wyke Normandy and Wanborough Nursing Association. (Lone Report) 1934 May 5th Surrey Advertiser Daring burglary at Henley Park - haul estimated at £1,000. A daring burglary, attributed to the "Country house robbery gang" was carried out at Henley Park, Normandy, the residence of Mr E. Ramsey Moodie in the early hours of Tuesday. Mrs Ramsey Moodie and her daughter, who were sleeping at home, were not disturbed, and it was not until the staff began their duties for the day that it was found the house had been broken into. Jewellery, objet d'art and other valuables are missing of the estimated value of £1,000. When Farnham police were informed on Tuesday morning they communicated with Scotland Yard. 1934 June 2nd Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Meeting of Women's National Unionist Association. 108th Anniversary of Congregational Church. 1934 June 9th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Stanley Harris of 2, Kathleen Cottages, Elm Hill, Normandy was fined 5/- at Guildford Borough Police Court on Monday for cycling in the footpath adjoining the road from Westborough to Ridgemount, Guildford. 1934 July 7th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Choir outing to Ryde - arranged by Miss E M Booty and Miss A Booty. ----------------------- Members of the choir of St Marks Church, Normandy and their friends formed a happy party on Saturday, when they travelled to Ryde for their annual outing. Miss E M Booty, (organist), and Miss A Booty were responsible for the arrangements and following tea, they were accorded hearty thanks. The weather was ideal. 1934 July 27th Aldershot News Normandy House struck by lightning. During the thunderstorm that broke over Normandy on Tuesday afternoon, Five Trees, the residence of Miss K E Asquith, was struck by lightning and set on fire. The Aldershot Fire Brigade were summoned and extinguished the fire, but not until considerable damage had been done to the roof. No one was injured. Normandy Women Unionists, garden meeting. By kind permission of Mrs M Johnson (Hon secretary and Treasurer), an enjoyable garden meeting was held at Woodlands, Normandy, on Wednesday afternoon. There was a good attendance among those present being Lady Samuel, Admiral Sir Frederick Tudor KCB,KCMG and Lady Tudor. Mrs Ramsbottom gave an interesting address on the Menace of Socialism. 1934 August 25th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Dear plums - A young man's visit to orchard. Alfred Smith (18) was summoned at Farnham Petty Sessions on Thursday for having stolen a quantity of plums, value 3d, growing in an orchard at Normandy on 16th August. He pleaded guilty. Mark Cranstone, a gardener of Park Green, Normandy, said he was instructed by Mr Peters to keep watch on his orchard. He saw defendant come out of the orchard with some plums, which he threw away when he saw witness, and ran away. Witness gave chase and caught him. Mr Peters, the owner, said he did not wish to press the case against Smith, and only wished an example to be made of the case as a warning to stop pilfering. Defendant was fined 10/- and was allowed a week in which to pay the amount. ---------------------- A successful defence. A Normandy man who took a number of people in his motor van to visit Woking August Bank Holiday Sports, appeared at Woking Police Court on Saturday when Walter James Rolph of Alton Cottage, Normandy, was summoned for using a motor van without a proper policy of insurance. PC Govey said that Rolph's policy did not permit the carriage of passengers for reward. Rolph said he did not receive anything for taking the people to the sports. The bench dismissed the summons. 1934 August 31st Aldershot News Normandy Alfred Smith (18) was charged at Farnham Police Court on Thursday with stealing a quantity of plums, value 3d, at Normandy on the 16th of August. Mark Cranstone of Park View, Normandy, told the court that he saw defendant come out of the orchard and throw some plums away. Witness caught defendant and found plums in his possession. Mr Peter to whom the orchard belongs said he did not wish to do accused any harm but to stop his offences which was becoming too prevalent. A fine of 10/- was imposed. 1934 September 1st Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy We are required by Mr James Smith of Homestead, Guildford Road, Normandy, to state that his son, J Smith, has no connection with a Police case reported under the heading 'Dear plums', in our issue of last Saturday. 1934 September 8th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy An unburied carcase. Richard John James was summoned at Farnham Petty Sessions on Thursday, for permitting the carcase of a pig to remain unburied at a place to which dogs could gain access at Normandy on August 10th. Defendant pleaded guilty. PC Harwood said the carcase was lying on the grass in a meadow at Westwood Lane, Normandy. The carcase was near a sty in which there were a sow and ten pigs. Defendant told him that on the previous Monday he had put fresh litter in the sty and the sow had trodden on the pig's neck, which it had broken. He covered the pig lightly with manure, and had forgotten about it until it was brought to his notice. Defendant added witness had a dog, which was sniffing around the carcase. Inspector Reid, RSPCA, also gave evidence. Defendant (to witness) "Do you know anything about pigs, a little? If I hadn't left the pig where the sow could smell it I should have lost the lot. Once before I had a pig die. I buried it, and in the morning they were all dead. The sow had eaten half of them". A fine of 5/- was imposed. 1934 September 15th Surrey Advertiser Big bomber crashes at Normandy. Night drama of the air - shortly before 11pm on Wednesday. Crew saved by their parachutes - villagers search the wreckage. Plane down near Pinks Hill signal box - airmen landed at Whipley Farm and Duke of Normandy. (Long report) 1934 29th September Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Wyke Normandy and Wanborough Nursing association, Monday 1st October Nurse Vaughan will be succeeded by Nurse Porter, whose address will be Woodview, Guildford Road, Normandy. By the courtesy of Mrs Henry, urgent messages for the nurse may be telephoned to Normandy 61. 1934 October 16th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy The Surrey Education Committee have approved the provision of furniture and equipment for Wyke School at an estimated cost of £104. 1934 October 27th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Farmer's sudden death. Inquest on death of Mr George Bell Dykes, (49), of Whipley Farm. (Report). 1934 November 9th Aldershot News Normandy Village Hall, excellent amateur acting. The Fortune Players, a talented company of amateurs from Guildford presented two excellent comedy dramas in the Normandy Village Hall on Wednesday evening, in aid of the Wyke (Normandy) churchyard extension fund. Mr E S Hose, speaking at the interval, said the new extension, which had been kindly given my Col S E Coussmaker of Westwood House, Normandy, should meet the requirements of the parish for a good many years to come. In the meantime the committee had to raise money to pay legal expenses to convey the land to the church, and also to pay for the layout, including suitable entrances, gates, roadways, paths and fences. The plays performed were, The Home with the Twisty Windows, and The Man of Destiny. 1934 November 16th Aldershot News Normandy At the Camberley Police Court on Thursday, George Billinghurst pleaded guilty to stealing a bicycle, valued at £1, the property of John Henry Weston of Normandy, and two ferrets, valued at 10/-, the property of Edwerd Ramsey Moodie, at Normandy on 3rd November. John H Weston said, on November 3rd he left his cycle in the woodshed at Henley Park, he later missed it. The following day he found his bicycle in Pirbright Road, near the common. Charles Smith, gamekeeper at Henley Park, said on 3rd November he missed two ferrets, George Goodchild, a farm labourer at Normandy, said on 3rd November he was walking near Pirbright Road when he saw prisoner cycling along the road. Prisoner got off the cycle and put it on the common. When witness came level with him, prisoner said he had two ferrets and produced them. Billinghurst had been drinking. Sgt Runnegar said Billinghurst had 13 previous convictions, but none since 1929. Billinghurst was bound over for two years in the sum of £5. 1934 November 24th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Order for possession. Judge Spencer Hogg made an order at Guildford County Court on Thursday that Victor Eckett, 2 Whipley Cottages, Normandy, should give up possession of the premises in 28 days. Application for possession was made by Ewen Maclachlan, Beech Cottage, Epsom Road, Guildford, farmer, who claimed £4.16.3d rent and (undecipherable) profits. He was represented by Mr H H Norris. Eckett was ordered to pay a shilling a month, the rate of payment to be increased if his means improved. 1934 December 7th Aldershot News Football Friendly - Wyke Rangers 6, Tongham Minors 2. 1934 December 14th Aldershot News Ash Parish Council, Normandy Cross Roads. Reference was made to the danger at the corner of Guildford Road, Station Road and Hunts Hill Roads. At the last meeting of the Rural Council it was stated that no improvement would be effected by rounding off the corners. Mr Hawkins said if the hedges were cut down it would considerable lessen the danger. It was decided to refer the matter again to the Rural Council. Mr Bevan drew the Council's attention to a footpath from Station Road to Claygate Farm, the bridges of which he said were in a bad and dangerous state. It was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the footpath committee, who would inspect the bridges. 1934 December 22nd Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy. The 52 members of the Anchor Slate club received £1.5s.7d each on Tuesday. Mr W G Lance is Secretary. ------------------- The Duke of Normandy tontine club paid out £161.7s.11d to 51 members on Wednesday. Mr A G Binfield is treasurer. Mr W Taylor, Secretary and Mr H Turner assistant Secretary. The slate club divided £63.19.2 between 57 members. Mr W Sewry is Secretary and Mr A G Binfield treasurer. 1934 December 29th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Theft charge remand. At Farnham Petty Sessions yesterday (Friday), William F Morgan was charged with stealing seven poles, seven planks and four cords, together with £3.5s, the property of Alec James Colborne and A H P Colborne at Normandy between 31st August and 11th September. Superintendent Runnegar said inquiries were being made relative to other charges, and applied for a remand to Camberley on 3rd January, which was granted. 1935 January 4th Aldershot News Normandy Women's Unionists Jolly New Year's Dance at Normandy Village Hall (Report - including Fancy Dress prize list - including Mrs Grimshaw, (Queen of Hearts) 1935 February 22nd Aldershot News Football Friendly - Tongham Reserves - 3 Wyke Rangers 2 Played at Wyke 1935 March 8th Aldershot News Guildford Rural Council Pigsty complaint A letter from the Ministry of Health forwarding a copy of a petition received from residents complaining of pigstyes at Westwood Lane, Normandy was read. It was recommended and agreed that the owner be requested to remove the pigs complained of, and that the Ministry be notified of the action taken. Letter from Ash Parish Council read relative to obstruction of footpath across Farmoor, Normandy 1935 March 8th Aldershot News Guildford Rural Council Normandy Overhead lines A letter from the Mid Southern Utility Company was read, relative to the company's intention to apply to the Minister of Transport for consent to the placing of an overhead electric line from St Mark's Church, Wyke, along School Road, to its junction with Pirbright Road, Normandy… It was recommended and agreed that no objection be raised. 1935 April 5th Aldershot News Ash Parish Council Jubilee celebrations - proposal 1935 April 6th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy A member of a family which has resided in the district for generations, Mr Arthur Collyer of Dolleys Hill, Normandy, died on Saturday aged 55. For about 40 years he was employed by Mr A W Milton at the Manor Fruit farm. The funeral at Wyke Church on Tuesday, was conducted by the Reverend F N Pickford. 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