15th October 1926 - Wyddiall Harvest Thanksgiving

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Wyddiall

Harvest Thanksgiving

Harvest Thanksgiving Services were held at the Parish Church on Wednesday, October 6th, and the following Sunday.

On Wednesday evening there was a crowded congregation, when the preacher was the Rev. H.A. Marshall, Vicar of Royston. The collection, which amounted to £2 5s. 8d., was for the Royston Hospital.

On Sunday, October 10th, there were again crowded congregations, the Rector preaching at both the morning and evening services.

The collections throughout the day amounted to £3 5s. 7d., and were given to the Buntingford Nursing Association.

15th October 1926 - Women's Institute Building

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Women's Institute Building

The Buntingford Women's Institute is one of the largest in the district. For some time they have been in possession of a very convenient site, admirably situated in High Street.

In a variety of ways they have zealously and assidously acquired funds, and this has place [sic] them in a position to begin the erection of the new building.

It is gratifying to the members, and doubtless to the townspeople generally, that this important body in the town will ere the year has come to a close have a worthy building for their many activities.

The work connected with the building is proceeding apace, and attacting a good deal of interest. Mr C.E. Harradence has the work in hand.

15th October 1926 - Jumble Sale

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Jumble Sale

A jumble sale, in aid of the funds of the Buntingford Bowls Club, was held at the George Hotel on Wednesday afternoon in last week.

Nearly all the articles sent by members and friends were sold, which resulted in a nett profit of £8 0s. 5d.

There was an assortment of articles from old books to golf clubs and live poultry.

15th October 1926 - Football - Aspenden v Buntingford Town

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Football

Aspenden v. Buntingford Town

Aspenden entertained Buntingford in a friendly on Saturday last, and were defeated by 4 goals to 1.

The score was rather flattering to the winners, and a draw would have been a fairer result.

Aspenden attacked strongly in the first-half, but it was the Town that scored first, following a melee in front of the home goal with the goalkeeper out, R. Pledger put through.

This was followed by some fine play on the home left wing and after some missed chances, E. Newman scored the best goal of the match, making the interval score 1-1.

Buntingford started to press in the second-half and an error by the home defence led to S. Thorogood scoring.

Aspenden attacked after this, and only some fine goalkeeping stopped them from scoring. A centre by the visitors left wing, which R. Parker had the misfortune to put through his own goal, and a poor clearance by the home-defence gave H. Clark and easy chance which he accepted.

Mr E.E. Dennis was the referee.