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Rushden Echo, 5th May 1916, transcribed by Kay Collins

Rushden Artistes at Hinwick—A most enjoyable programme was given at the Hinwick V.A.D. Hospital yesterday week, arranged by Mr. J. L. Clipson, A.R.C.O., and Mr. G. Pitchford, of Rushden. There was a good attendance of the wounded soldiers, who are in the charge of Nurse Winnie Clipson. Mrs. Rouse Orlebar and the members of the family were present together with the Boy Scouts. Mr. J. L. Clipson contributed two pianoforte solos in brilliant style. Nurse Clipson sang a couple of songs with good effect. Mr. Pitchford, who is and entertainer of considerable powers, gave the following:- Song, Farewell in the desert; song, Absent; recitation, Little Bill; Irish song, The Mountains o’Mourne; monologue, The clean sweep. The programme was greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Orlebar called for three hearty cheers for the entertainers, and the audience heartily obeyed.


May King & Queen 1930
Crowning the May King & Queen 1930
outside the Rectory

Rushden Echo and Argus, 12th January 1934
Tea party

“Alice in Rushden-Wonderland”
The Mad Hatter’s Famous Tea-party was re-enacted by pupils of
Miss Connie Hall during an Elocutionary Recital at the B.W.T.A. Hall.



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