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Stay at home holiday August 1946 by Dorothy Douglas
Whickham's grand Holiday at Home Week opened on Friday with a fancy dress ball in the Miners Welfare Hall, and on Saturday the 'Queen' Miss Lavinia Ackerley was crowned by, the Mayor of Gateshead, Ald. H. Kegie. The Mayor was accompanied by the Mayoress, Mrs Kegie, and was introduced by the chairman of the Entertainments Committee, Coun. N. Gill.
The 'Queen' was attended by two little girls Miss Judith Heywood, (chosen from the Parochial School), and Miss Dorothy Charlton, (chosen from the Front Street School).
After the crowning there was a parade headed by Felling Brass Band, around the village to the recreation field.
In a children's fancy dress competition the winners were
- William Charlton
- Rita Bradley
- Winifred McKenna
The chief attraction on Monday was cycle racing, which was given under the auspices of the British League of Racing Cyclists.
In addition there were sports, music, a Punch and Judy Show and many sideshows.
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Hello, was thrilled to find this on the web - the "Queen" is my mother, Lavinia Ackerley. Unfortunately mum died on 24 June 2006 - just four days before this was posted. She always had the most beautiful smile, and often whistled when she was feeling content. I would love to have copies of these photos, to pass on to my father - he would be as pleased as punch to see them. In 1957,as a family we moved to Melbourne, Australia, then in 1959, on to Christchurch, New Zealand where my father still lives.
Posted by: Sheila Ruaux at March 16, 2008 12:44 PM
Glad you liked the picture of your mother. We will try and trace the original photograph and let you know.
Posted by: Whickham Web Wanderers at March 20, 2008 9:17 AM