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Silver Jubilee Celebrations
On May 6th, 1935, Wickersley celebrated the Silver Jubilee. 
Events
1.30 p.m. A copper beech tree to be planted near the War Memorial by Mr. W. Catchpole, chairman of the Jubilee Committee, assisted by Mr. W. P. Baker, Rev. H.C.May, and members of the Parish Council. Wreath to be placed on War Memorial by the Chairman of the Parish Council.
2 - 3 Procession from Council Schools via Goose Lane, Woodside, Morthen Road, Bawtry Road, Green Lane, Melciss Road, Black Carr Road, Bawtry Road, Airmount Lane, Old Cricket Field (kindly lent by Mr. E. Styring). The procession will be composed of schoolchildren, and members of the Quarryman's Pride Lodge, RAOB Lodge, Boys Brigade - Bawtry Road Church, Boys Brigade - St.Albans Church, Parish Councillors and other bodies in the village. Marshal - Mr. W.P.Baker.
3.0 Patriotic Songs by schoolchildren. Land of Hope and Glory, Jerusalem, The Red White and Blue, The National Anthem. Conductor: Mr. A. Catley
3.30 Comic Football Match. Teams playing 20 minutes eaxh way. Holmes Mills Prize Band will render selections.
4.30 Interval for tea at the Council Schools.
6.00 Balloons to be released by children and Maypole and Country Dances by Children.
5.30 Football Match between boys.
7.0 Games for girls
7.30 Tug-of-War. 4 teams. Captains: Messrs. B. Stubbs, A. Catley, R. Allen and T. Murgatroyd.
8.30 Veterans Race.
9.15 Fireworks and Bonfire to be lighted by Mr. J. C. Lister, Esq., assisted by Mr. F. A. Jolly.
In the case of inclement weather, alternative programmes will be given in the Church Schools, Council Schools, Institute and Listerdale Estate Hall.
Next Page Villagers were invited to a garden party on the 8th June, at Wickersley Grange