Beckley

Beckley School log book extracts: this week are from 1870 when Mr Winchester was headmaster.

10.02.1870: Mrs Winchester had trouble with Thomas Bromham while I was out of the room.

15.02.1870: Several boys kept in for being late through sliding.

16.02.1870: Five of the bigger boys kept in for being late through sliding again.

17.02.1870: Boys much better about being on time.

Special offer: if you enjoy the extracts or know anyone who went to Beckley school you can get a special 3 book set from the children’s stall at the upcoming Farmers market or Beckley school office. For just £20 , this would make a great gift for someone who went to Beckley school or who had relatives that did. The set comprises of A year in the life, The Victorian years and The War Years and includes photos from local residents. Proceeds go towards the Beckley School Association. The books are available individually too.

School news: Year 6 children at Beckley School have been set a challenge to raise funds for their leaving gift/party. They will be producing items to sell at the next few farmers markets in Beckley Village Hall. Please support them and come along and buy something from their eclectic mix of things they will have on offer .Yellow wool and old candles-the children are looking for these items for their farmers market project in March. If you have any unwanted wool or candles please drop off at the school office. Unwanted clothing: Beckley school has pledged not to let unwanted clothing end up in landfill sites. Together with the Salvation Army they will be collecting unwanted clothing and filling bags up until March. If you want to have a sort out you can donate your unwanted items of clothing, shoes and sheets but not duvets, underwear or sleeping bags. The date for dropping off clothing will be Monday 25th March at the school. Please do not bring bags before this date as the school cannot store them.

Beckley Church Services: Sunday 17th February 8am.