100 Years Ago

March 31, 1905

The presentations to Col. and Mrs. Long were made at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening. That to Col Long was from the gardeners of the town and neighbourhood, and it had been organised by a committee of which the Mayor (councillor Fisher) was chairman. With the money collected, a very handsome sterling tea tray was purchased. For Mrs. Long, the committee purchased a beautiful diamond brooch which can also be used as a pendant. The Town Hall had been very nicely decorated by Mr. A. Haines with flags and streamers and festoons of artificial flowers, the work of Mrs. Haines, and plants were lent by Miss Burlingham. Altogether the effect was excellent, and we have seldom seen the hall look better.

75 Years Ago

March 28, 1931

At a meeting of Evesham Rural District Council attention was drawn to the need for additional Council houses in Hampton, but it was considered that having regard to the proposed incorporation of this parish into the Borough of Evesham, no steps should be taken in the matter without consultation with the Town Council. It was, therefore, decided the Clerk communicate with the Town Clerk with a view to arrange a conference between representatives of the two Councils to discuss the matter. The Surveyor reported progress with the Bretforton housing scheme, and stated that some of the houses were nearing completion. It was reported that two houses at Sedgeberrow would be ready for occupation in a month's time.

50 Years Ago

March 31, 1956

Loans from members at four-an-a-half per cent are being sought by Littleton and Badsey Growers Ltd. At the annual meeting held in the Public Hall, Evesham, on Tuesday evening, it was explained that a greatly increased turnover had created the demand for more capital. Interest being paid on short-term overdrafts at the bank was heavily draining the resources of the society, whose turnover in 1955 reached the record figure of £540,000, and whose profits were down by £3,000. Mr. C. A. Binyon presented his 37th and last report as president. He has already announced that he was relinquishing the office because of "increasing age and difficulty in hearing." Tributes were paid to his services since the formation of the society in 1908. Mr. E. P. Churchill (vice-president) was appointed president in his place.