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Snitterfield in 1954
Posted by Carol butson |
Last Reply May 4, 2012
at 15:49
Started July 28, 2008 at 08:49 |
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I lived at Hatton Bank Farm in 1954, when my father Harry Rose was foreman for the owner Clyde Higgs who owned several farms in the area, including Black Hill and Hatton Rock, and supplied milk to most of Stratford and surrounding area. He was extremely wealthy and visited his farms in a chauffeur driven Rolls Royce. I went to school in Snitterfield, and am writing a book about my father. I visited Hatton Bank Farm a few years ago and was dismayed o find that the beautiful Queen Anne farmhouse with six bedrooms, cellars, a music room and an acre of gardens had been demolished and some kind of hideous modern barn put in it's place. I have a fund of hilarious (and sad) stories about the farm, our time in Warwickshire forms just one chapter of the book. I wondered if you have a historical society in the village, and if what I have written could be of interest to them. Does any one, aged 65 or over, remember Hatton Bank Farm, the Rose family, Carol Rose, Clyde Higgs, or might my name ap... read more |
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rainbows (Girl Guiding)
Posted by katherine leefe |
Last Reply April 29, 2012
at 17:43
Started November 15, 2011 at 18:14 |
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I am looking at restartingb this group in may / june next year but need to know if any girls aged 5 - 7 are interested in joining. there are 2 brownie and 2 guide packs in the area already so I wanted to make sure the younger girls are not missing out. please contact me by replying or contact me on email kleefe@btinternet.com |
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Garden Fires
Posted by denise |
Last Reply April 23, 2012
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Started March 27, 2012 at 11:48 |
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I am very angry that residents chose to have garden fires in the middle of the day when the sun is shining gloriously, and people have their washing out and also means that i cant have my windows open on a hot day like this...i have had to get all my washing off the line too..why cant people be more considerate when having fires, when we have a fire we wait till early evening when their is no washing out..i will be contacting stratford council about this, as surely there must be conditions about having garden fires. |
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Wellesbourne Airfield
Posted by Andrew Evans |
Last Reply March 30, 2012
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Started August 27, 2011 at 16:58 |
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I live in Wellesbourne and believe it is blighted by the excessive airfield noise. The airfield operators do not live in Wellesbourne and do not care about the locals I hope motorised gliders do not come to Snitterfield but I believe they will. |
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DOGS
Posted by Fred |
Last Reply March 28, 2012
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Started March 28, 2012 at 21:32 |
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Why is it that some dog owners feel that they can leave their dogs poo on the pavement for others to walk through, do they not notice that it has happened, do they have no respect for their surroundings!!! |
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Bygone Snitterfield 3
Posted by Bob Foster |
Last Reply March 18, 2012
at 13:08
Started March 18, 2012 at 13:08 |
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I propose putting on another display of photos of the village and its residents on Saturday May 19th. It will be at the village hall from 10.a.m to 4.p.m. I have a further 150 images to add to the 300 from earlier displatys . They will all be on show. If you have any pictures I might borrow please do get in touch. My email address is bobandlizfoster@btinternet.com |
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help
Posted by tony hartley |
Last Reply March 7, 2012
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Started March 4, 2012 at 19:14 |
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does any one know bob beck ? used to work with me at lucas warwick ? |
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Record research
Posted by Dean |
Last Reply March 2, 2012
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Started February 18, 2012 at 20:05 |
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Hi, Does anyone know of a band called Tennessee stud who released a LP called Making Money for Music, on the back cover it credits The Barstaff at The Snitterfield Arms. The band members are as far as I can gather Bob Pate, Chas Bartlett, Dave Thatcher and Kerry Wilcox. I can find no info' regarding this group at all and as a record collector I find this really annoying. The record was recorded at Tank Records, Kings lane, Nr.Snitterton, hopefully if they played regularly at the public house someone may remember them or even know of a band member. Anyone can contact me at dean.hardy@yahoo.co.uk with any information they may have. Thank you in anticipation, Regards, Dean. |
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Blackhill C1950 - c1980
Posted by Jimbo |
Last Reply March 1, 2012
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Started March 23, 2010 at 17:52 |
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Does anyone remember the buildings and houses on Blackhill between about 1950 and 1980? When did the garage get built and what was there before it? |
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Snitterfield Brass Band
Posted by Barbara |
Last Reply February 20, 2012
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Started August 24, 2008 at 01:30 |
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I have two photos of what is presumably the Snitterfield Brass Band taken 1888 or earlier. They were brought to Australia in 1888 by my grandfather, 16 year old John Thomas Tansey. I know he was a member of the band in 1887 and I think he is one of the younger musicians in these photos. I would like to make e-mail contact with any of your local historians. I know in the past the Women's Institute was very knowledgeable about their village history; or perhaps some of the older members of your community might still have similar photos which were handed down to them. Any help or suggestions would be welcome. I can be contacted at btur@tpgi.com.au |
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Chatterley
Posted by Mike Wells |
Last Reply February 20, 2012
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Started May 18, 2011 at 04:24 |
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Hello from NZ My wife's ancestors, the CHATTERLEYs, lived in Snitterfield for many years in the 19th C. We are visiting the UK next month and are hoping that we can get to Snitterfield to see if we can find any remnant of them. Is anyone able to help with any information please? They were hurdle makers. Thanks Mike |
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LOST. Flat Cap
Posted by violet |
Last Reply February 5, 2012
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Started January 24, 2011 at 14:52 |
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I have lost my flat cap on a walk in the village. I'm not exactly sure where but I went through Brookside to Glebe Lake and then up to the church and back down Bell Lane. It is checed with a dragonfly pin in it. It was a birthday present and I would love it back. Please call my Mum on 01789 731348 if you find it. Thank you |
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Snipe Energy Saving Feature
Posted by Terry |
Last Reply February 5, 2012
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Started October 9, 2009 at 21:14 |
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I was a bit surprised to see the payback figures quoted for some of the hot water systems described in Snipe. I've seen figures bandied around for typical water heating costs for a family of four as being around £100 - £150 per year in respectable newspapers. There would seem to be quite a conflict between these figures and the savings described in Snipe. Using these figures some of the systems would be having paypacks of 50-80 years - and many of these systems won't last that long. Can anyone explain this discrepancy. |
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Bygone Snitterfield
Posted by Bob Foster |
Last Reply January 21, 2012
Started August 17, 2007 at 08:54 |
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I am hoping to run a Bygone Snitterfield event along the lines of those run in Bearley over the last 3 years. To make it a success I would like to borrow (very briefly) any pictures, film etc you may have of the village, however old or new, to turn into an audio visual presentation and DVD. Have you got any? - would you like to help? |
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Tracing Bolton family tree
Posted by Will Bolton |
Last Reply January 18, 2012
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Started September 8, 2007 at 01:35 |
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Hi all, I've been doing some investigation into my family's history and I found out from the 1901 census that my great, great grandfather was born in Snitterfield in around 1833. His name was William H Bolton. He married a woman called Harriet - also from Snitterfield and also born in approximately 1833. I don't know her family name. By 1901 he had moved to Droitwich in Worcestershire and was listed as being a Dairyman and Farrier. If anyone has any information about the Bolton family in Snitterfield I'd be much obliged if you could get in touch with me at willbolton |at| gmail.com Many thanks. |
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BBC star gazing live
Posted by webmaster |
Last Reply January 18, 2012
at 11:33
Started December 20, 2010 at 18:00 |
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Professor Brian Cox is presenting 3 great programmes, on January 3rd, 4th and 5th, introducing viewers to the magic of night skies, planets, stars and Space. We are collaborating with the BBC and staging a "Star Party" on an elevated site at Snitterfield Sports Club, starting at 6.30 on January the 7th (or the 11th if weather dictates). One of the key objectives of the Party is to give young people the opportunity of viewing the heavens through powerful telescopes (400X). Astronomers will help them to understand what they look at. Please pass on this information to relatives and friends to give them a chance of enjoying a very interesting night out. You can pass the word on, and keep up to date with facebook, but first get more information from www.astro.org.uk |
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Electoral Commission boundary proposals
Posted by Chris V |
Last Reply December 6, 2011
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Started September 13, 2011 at 14:40 |
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Under the proposals to reduce the number of MPs, The boundary commission proposes that Snitterfield will become part of the Leamington and Warwick constituency, not Stratford upon Avon. Links provided for information. http://consultation.boundarycommissionforengland.independent.gov.uk/whats-proposed/west-midlands/warwickshire-and-west-midlands/ http://rr-bce-static.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Warwick-and-Leamington-CC.pdf?9d7bd4 |
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Air Force Base
Posted by Ian Almond |
Last Reply December 3, 2011
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Started July 11, 2007 at 04:34 |
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I am doing some research on my fathers postings during the war and found that he was posted to the Royal Canadian Air Force located at Snitterfield. If anyone has any information regarding the air base near you, I would appreciate your assistance. My mother was from Shrewley near to Snitterfield. thank you Ian Almond - Canada |
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Government Petition
Posted by Kitten von Mew |
Last Reply November 29, 2011
at 09:25
Started November 29, 2011 at 09:21 |
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Hello! I do some work for a local gift company called Find Me a Gift and we have raised a Government Petition (see link below) to convert agricultural tractors into snow ploughs in winter to help keep the roads moving. I think we can all remember last year's problems! Please sign the petition if you want to make a difference. Stirling Council have already put up funding to put it in place, let's see if we can do the same here! |
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People with the Surname Harvey?
Posted by Brian Etienne Harvey |
Last Reply November 16, 2011
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Started June 30, 2010 at 19:34 |
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I'm an American genealogist living in London. I traced my own family history to Snitterfield from 1575. Does anyone know if there are any people with the surname Harvey still in the area? |
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