5th August 1927 - Sunday School Treat

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Sunday School Treat

Not quite the usual number of scholars attending Layston Sunday School were present at the annual treat, several of them having gone away for the summer holidays.

The scholars, accompanied by teachers and a few mothers, assembled early on Saturday afternoon last at St Peter's for a short service, and from there made their way to Aspenden House (the infants being taken by car) at the kind invitation of Capt. and Mrs Williams.

Games whirled away the time until the bountiful tea was served on the lawn. Following this, the usual programme of races was carried out, bucket ball for mothers and teachers concluding the events.

After the distribution of prizes, the Vicar (Rev. A. Howard) expressed his thanks to all who had helped to make the treat so enjoyable, and called for cheers, which were heartily given.

The National Anthem concluded the proceedings.

20th August 1926 - Congregational Church Sunday School

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Congregational Church Sunday School

On Wednesday afternoon in last week, the Buntingford Congregational Church Sunday School held their annual outing.

The scholars, accompanied by the teachers and friends, journeyed over to Coles' Park, a field and barn having been placed at their disposal through the kindness of Mrs Greg.

The rain had cleared, and a very enjoyable time was spent.

Tea was served by the teachers in the barn, and during the afternoon and evening the scholars took part enthusiastically in various games, treasure hunt, &c., arranged by Mr Herbert Cutts, assisted by the other teachers, for which prizes were given.

The transport arrangements were undertaken by Mr E.J. Sparkes, of Buntingford.

13th August 1926 - S.A. Sunday School Outing

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S.A. Sunday School Outing

The children, number 53, attending the S.A. Sunday School, and 25 adults, had a most enjoyable day's outing on the 28th ult.

Accompanied by Captain Winifred Green and Lieut. Alma Andrews, they journeyed in three charabancs supplied by Mr E.J. Sparks and Mr W.H. Smith, to Theydon Bois, part of Epping Forest.

An al fresco lunch was much enjoyed, and games of all kinds and rambles made the day pass all too quickly. Tea was excellently served at The Retreat by Mr Gray.

The party arrived home at 9.30 p.m., highly gratified with their nicely arranged outing.

The local officers wish to gratefully thank the people of Buntingford for their welcome financial aid that enabled the outing to be such a pleasing success.

21st January 1927 - St Peter's Annual Social

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St Peter's Annual Social

The annual social for the adult members of the Layston Choir and Sunday School Teachers, given by the Vicar and Mrs Howard, was held at the Vicarage on Thursday, January 13th.

A splendid repast of refreshments was served, and indoor games of every description were indulged in.

Songs were also sung by Mr H. May (the Lay Reader), and Mrs May, Mrs Corp, and Mr C. Miles. Miss M. Macklin presided at the piano.

At the close, Mr Miles proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Vicar and Mrs Howard for their kindness in entertaining the party who had all spent a most enjoyable evening, this was seconded by Mr Pateman.

The party broke up at 11.30.