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Saturday was open day at The close. Bridge» When friends.
helpers and many others gathered round to help swell the funds
of the Bridge group of the League of Friends of Canterbury
Hospitals—and find some bargains.

The fete was opened by
the vice-patron of The Close,
Councillor Dr. Robert Mclntosh,
chairman of Bridge-B18311 Rural
District Council. _

He reminded the VlSi'iOI‘S_ that
last year the Bridge Friends
raised £220. They wanted more
money this year. he said. and
also they wanted to increase
their membership from 371 to
over -100.

"Break into next week's
housekeeping." he exhorted his
audience.

He was welcomed by the

chairman of the branch. the
Rev. Colin Perry, Who D315 tri-
bute to the work of the mem-
bers of the branch. Mrs. F. E.

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Bowling for prizes is not the exclusive preserve of the young people.

 

Apps. branch secretary, thanked
Dr. McIntosh for performing
the opening ceremony.

The display of items bought
for The Close by the League
was a new idea designed to
show visitors just how much
work the League does.

During the afternoon there
was el display of dancing by
children from Bridge Primary
School and the band of the
Queen's A.\'.R. under Band—
master E. Clarke also performed.

Films were shown during the
afternoon using the projector
partly paid for by the League.

Stallholders: Cakes and pro-

riends

duce, The Close staff; Hand-
made gifts, Mrs. W. Clarke and
Mrs. Webb; Fancy goods, Nursel
Bryant and helpers; Sweets.
Mrs. Apps, Miss Wraight and
Mrs. Cherry; Kitchen items.
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Lawrence:'
Jackpot. Mr. and Mrs. Mi1ton:'
Jumble, Miss Williams and
helpers;

Bowling. Mr. Morgan and Mr.
Pomroy; Treasure hunt. Mr.
Smith: Soft drinks. Mrs. Morgan
and Mrs. Beaumont: League of;
Friends display. Mr. Pratt;.
Darts, Christian Urwin: “Guess
the weight" cake, Mrs. Wim-
pery: “Name the Dolly." Mrs.
Ladd; “Guess the number of
sweets" jar, The Close staff:
raffle. Mr. 1Pratt, Mr. Pomroy
and Mr. Turpin; Teas, Mrs.
Pratt and helpers.

The open day raised £200 for
the Bridge group's fund.

 

Here one of the

older visitors to The Close, Bridge. tries her hand with a ball.

 


 

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Bowling for prizes is not the exclusive preserve of the young people. Here one of the

older visitors to The close, Bridge, tries her hand with a ball.

ntosh at the Open Day at The close. was this group of Brownies from the

Amongst the many people listening to Dr. Mcl
village, who also had a stall.