2nd July 1926 - Sale of Work and Fete

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Sale of Work and Fete

A sale of work and fete was held at the Puckeridge R.C. School on June 29th, 1926, in aid of the new Catholic Church which has been built opposite the school. The sale was opened at 3 o'clock by Miss Slattery in place of Lady Paget, who was unable to be present through illness.

Inside the school there were three stalls of clothing and fancy goods, two of them organised by the people of the Parish of Old Hall Green, and a third organised by the staff of the school and the children. The three stalls were very artistically arranged and very successful.

In the school playground there were numerous amusements organised by the men of the parish.

Teas, ices and other refreshments were served during the afternoon and evening. During the evening an open-air whist drive was held.

The organisers of the fete wish to thank all those who helped to make it a success, and those who generously gave prizes to be competed for.

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[Transcriber note - The Puckeridge RC school mentioned here is the St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School]

Dec 1910 - Old Hall Green: Fire at St Edmund's College

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Fire at St Edmund's College

On Monday, shortly after midnight, a fire broke put [sic] in the old part of the College connected with the servants' quarters. The cause is unknown.

The alarm was quickly given, and the Ware and Hertford fire engines, well manned, were at the scene as early as possible. Fortunately the well directed efforts of the students, with the College manual fire engine, were such that the fire was now completely under control. The damage has been estimated at upwards of £200.

The Right Rev. Mgr. Ward, President of the College, issued on Tuesday the following report: "The President regrets to report that a fire broke out in the College last night soon after midnight. He is glad to say there were no casualties. The boys were all out of the College within a few minutes of the alarm being raised. The College fire engine was at once put into play, being worked by the students who have regular fire drill at intervals. They were thus able to get to work in a few minutes, and within an hour the fire was under control.

Great praise is due to the students for the excellent manner in which they did their work. The damage is chiefly in the servants' quarters. It is less than might have been expected, and the regular work of the college will not be interrupted.

[Note - this is from the Herts and Cambs Reporter]