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Kitchen Refurbishment
Memorial Hall kitchen is now completely, and expertly, refurbished by Neil,Batty Builders Ltd as a result of a grant awarded by the National Lottery's 'Reaching Communities' fund.See also the equivalent
Amy Woodforde-Finden
A highly successful composer of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, Amy Woodforde-Finden, together with her husband and step-son, is laid to rest in the churchyard of St Thomas à Becket Parish Church. Inside the church there is an impressive marble monument of her, created by the renowned sculptor George Edward Wade. It was unveiled in 1923 and a few years later, Finden Gardens in Hampsthwaite was named in her honour.[Click on title or image to link to articles]
Amy Woodforde-Finden Centenary Events (1)
Amy Woodforde-Finden : re-enactment of her memorial unveilingA wreath was laid on the white marble recumbent figure of Amy to mark the centenary of its unveiling in April 15th 1923. Click on images to open full-size in new window and use the Browser back arrow to return to here.
Amy Woodforde-Finden Centenary Events (2)
Amy Woodforde-Finden : 'An Evening with Amy'A centenary concert to celebrate the life and works of Amy was held in Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall on April 21st 2023 Click on images to open full-size in new window and use the Browser back arrow to return to here.
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Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall What Next?
PLEASE HELP - YOUR SUGGESTIONS ARE NEEDED URGENTLYWe are seeking ideas for how we might extend the facilities at the Memorial Hall. We are clear there is a need for better storage of some items and an enhancement of back-stage facilities to support our excellent Drama Productions.
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Sunnyside Cottage, Carpenter's Cottage and Croft View

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Sunnyside Cottage, Carpenter's Cottage and Croft View - photo

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EZE Party

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Eze Party consultants required for Eze Spa and Eze Cook products.

Dale Hall - photo

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William Henry ('Harry') Parker

Harry Parker

William Henry (known as 'Harry') was born at Clint on the 17th December 1887, the son of William Parker (a farmer and postman) and Ann Parker.

At the age of 16 Henry emigrated to Canada to work as a farm labourer. On the 7th September 1916 he enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionary Force and, after initial training, was sent in about March 1917 to join 75th Battalion 11th Brigade of the 4th Canadian Division at Vimy Ridge in France. It was in the final battle for the Ridge that he was wounded on Easter Monday 9th April 1917.

He died from his wounds on the 20th April and is buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery (Plot4, Row C, Grave 13).

Click here to read a fuller account of his life and service

No medal record has yet been seen but he would have qualified for the British War and Victory medals. His next of kin would have qualified for the Canadian Memorial Cross.


British War Medal	Victory Medal	Memorial Cross

Feast and Show 2013

Hampsthwaite Feast and Show 2013 was held on 20th and 21st July

Theme : 'Royalty from fact or fiction"

Ashville - old photo (2)

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Dale Hall Fashion Show 1946 - photo

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(On stage left to right) :
Olive Haxby; Mrs Hobkinson; Florrie Bowers; Amy Robinson; ?; Elsie Bramley; Mrs Scatchard (later to be Mrs Ralph Robinson); ?; ?; Elmerine?; Mabel Clough; ?; Sylvia Hobkinson (who married Houseman); Doreen ?; ?; ?.
(Choir)
Conducted by Mrs Giles (Headmistress). To her left Mrs Pawson; Mrs Hornshaw and Helen Holmes and, with hands on hips, Carrie Jackson.

Dale Hall Hammond Organ - photo

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The 6th man from the left on the back row is the cobbler Fred Hobkinson and in front of him are his wife and daughter; ? and Sylvia. Second man from the end on the right is Charles Askwith Haxby standing behind Olive Haxby. Finally at the end are Bill and Violet Robinson.

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Beware of Computer Scams

If you receive a phone call purporting to be from Microsoft support or similar, to say that your computer has sent them a critical error message, ignore it even if they have your phone number and name!

They will get you to visit a particular web page in your web browser. Something on the web page will enable them to have control of your computer. They can then load spyware, steal passwords or just use your machine to relay other illegal content, for example.

If you think it might be genuine (VERY unlikely!), thank the caller, put the phone down, then contact your computer supplier or Microsoft Support yourself - see http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

Whenever you receive an unexpected email just copy the subject line or part of its text and paste it into Google. You will soon discover if it is a scam. NEVER open links or accept attachments from emails you are unsure of. Remember: if it sounds too good to be true; it probably is!