Normandy in the Press

1935 to 1937

“Normandy in the Press” presents a past view and happenings of the village as seen from selected reports and articles in the local papers. The reader should note that until 1955 Normandy was predominantly part of Ash, Willey Green was part of Worplesdon and a small part of Flexford was in Wanborough.

The researched material held at County Libraries and Record Offices was hand-copied over a number of years by society member Peter Trevaskis. Those notes have been subsequently transcribed by members: Alan Norris, Eira and James Nursaw; Emma Rafferty; Peter Blakiston and Stephen Cranstone.

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure correctness in the copying and transcribing, readers are advised to refer to the original newspaper source for the full account.

Normandy in the Press Index

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1935 January 4th Aldershot News Normandy Women's Unionists Jolly New Year's Dance at Normandy Village Hall (Report - including Fancy Dress prize list - including Mrs Grimshaw, (Queen of Hearts) 1935 February 22nd Aldershot News Football Friendly - Tongham Reserves - 3 Wyke Rangers 2 Played at Wyke 1935 March 8th Aldershot News Guildford Rural Council Pigsty complaint A letter from the Ministry of Health forwarding a copy of a petition received from residents complaining of pigstyes at Westwood Lane, Normandy was read. It was recommended and agreed that the owner be requested to remove the pigs complained of, and that the Ministry be notified of the action taken. Letter from Ash Parish Council read relative to obstruction of footpath across Farmoor, Normandy 1935 March 8th Aldershot News Guildford Rural Council Normandy Overhead lines A letter from the Mid Southern Utility Company was read, relative to the company's intention to apply to the Minister of Transport for consent to the placing of an overhead electric line from St Mark's Church, Wyke, along School Road, to its junction with Pirbright Road, Normandy… It was recommended and agreed that no objection be raised. 1935 April 5th Aldershot News Ash Parish Council Jubilee celebrations - proposal 1935 April 6th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy A member of a family which has resided in the district for generations, Mr Arthur Collyer of Dolleys Hill, Normandy, died on Saturday aged 55. For about 40 years he was employed by Mr A W Milton at the Manor Fruit farm. The funeral at Wyke Church on Tuesday, was conducted by the Reverend F N Pickford. (List of mourners) 1935 May 10th Aldershot News Ash and Normandy jubilee celebrations Behind 3 and 4 ranges. (report). 1935 May 11th Surrey Advertiser Ash and Normandy Jubilee celebrations on Monday near No 3 and No 4 ranges, thousands in attendance. 1935 May 18th Surrey Advertiser Guildford Rural Council not to join Aldershot drainage scheme. (Long report) 1935 May 25th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Congregational Church - 100th anniversary services (report) 1935 June 1st Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy First public meeting of the Normandy branch of the League of Nations Union An offer by the Ministry of Transport to grant 60% of the cost (estimated at £404) of the widening of the Guildford - Pinewoods Road at Clasford Corner has been accepted by the Surrey County Council, and the work has been authorised. 1935 June 15th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Cross roads collision - bus passenger flung out of seat. At the Farnham Petty Sessions on Thursday, William Charles Ferrier was summoned for driving a lorry without due care and attention at Normandy on the 15th May. Mr G F Wright appeared for defendant who pleaded not guilty. Frank William Taylor, 15 South Road, Guildford, the driver of an omnibus, said he sounded his horn on approaching the crossroads. When he reached the centre of the cross roads, a van come out of Station Road at a fast speed, and hit the rear wheel of the bus. Several panels of the bus were badly dented, also the rear wing, and the hand brake was locked. Witness questioned defendant who said his brakes were no good. George Donald Wells, 15 South Road, Guildford, the bus conductor, said there were eight passengers in the bus. One of them was flung from one side of the bus to the other by the force of the impact. Defendant told him his brakes would not pull the lorry up. Edward Christopher Waldron, a hairdresser's assistant of Frimley Green, said defendant had plenty of room in which to pull up. The force of the impact flung him out of his seat. Percy Skilton, Vine Villas, Stoke Fields, Guildford, and P.C. Harwood also gave evidence. Mr Wright said he did not propose to call defendant. Defendant had only been driving for one year, and had only driven this lorry for three days. He had not been familiar with the district, and his foot slipped off the brake pedal at the critical moment. Ferrier was fined £2 and ordered to pay £2.1s.2d witness expenses. ---------------------------------- Tennis Tournement There were 50 entries for an American tournament held by the Normandy Tennis Club on Sunday in aid of the Village Hall funds, and some keen matches were watched by a large assembly. Mr R White and Miss Heath were the winners, beating Mr S C Jacques and Miss H Reeves in the final 6.4, 6.3 after having beaten Mr Baker and Miss Hutchings in the semi final. Teas were served under the supervision of Mrs Stilwell. 1935 July 6th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Scout Jamboree at Normandy. (Report) 1935 July 13th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Better postal facilities. In a letter read at the meeting of the Ash Parish Council on Monday, the Head Postmaster of Guildford stated that with a view to improving the public facilities, it was proposed to make considerable changes in the postal arrangements. The first delivery would be made by motor van from Guildford, about half an hour earlier than at present. Morning collections from the Normandy Post Office, and from the Normandy Street, Pirbright Road, Willey Green and Wyke letterboxes would be made by the van on delivery, and connect with the general dispatches from Guildford at 9.50am. The afternoon delivery would begin at 4.0pm from Guildford by motor van, about two hours later, but it would bring the delivery arrangements at Normandy into line with those of other districts in the Guildford area, and would ensure delivery of considerable correspondence received at Guildford between 12.30pm and 3.45pm for London and neighbouring towns, which at present were held back. 1935 July 20th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Gift to Church - Mr A G Page, who is leaving the neighbourhood, recently presented Normandy Congregational Church with two large teapots and case, as a parting gift. Mr E Coleman, Hon Secretary, said the members appreciated it and all that Mr Page had done for the Church and Sunday school. 1935 August 8th Surrey Advertiser Ash and Normandy Parish Council Meeting held at Normandy on July 8th 1935 Normandy street lighting needs It was suggested that Normandy would be wanting lights in ten years time, whereupon Mr Dean remarked "that will be their funeral". Mr W.J. Henry: "Yes, but we don't want to pay for lights ten years too soon." Mr A.P. Bevan said he thought Normandy should be consulted, as he knew some residents were extremely anxious to have lighting. He was thinking particularly of some of the residents of Station Road. 1935 August 24th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Prize winning babies - competition at Normandy fete. (Report) 1935 September 7th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Funeral of Mr Henry Weston of The School House, Normandy. (Report) Labour Party revived - meeting. Sunday School outing to Littlehampton. Normandy, Methodist (Wesleyan) Sunday school. 1935 September 13th Aldershot News Ash Parish Council Meeting on Monday September 8th Referring to the local postal delivery at Normandy by van from Guildford, which has now been in operation for two months, Mr Milton said that instead of there being any improvement, it was often ten minutes past nine at night when the delivery was made. On his suggestion, it was decided to send a letter to the Head Postmaster at Guildford, pointing out that the second delivery was loo late to be of any service. 1935 September 14th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Wedding of Normandy Cricketers - Mr Cyril Frederick White of Sunningdale to Miss Winnifred Dorothea Clements of London. Reception at Grafham Cottage, Bailes Lane, Normandy. James Smith of Homestead, Guildford Road, Normandy was fined 2/6 at Woking on Saturday for riding a bicycle without a light. Mr P H Pain of Frimley was principle speaker at a well-attended open-air meeting arranged by the Normandy Labour Party, held on Wednesday near the village hall. 1935 September 21st Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Death of Mr Charles Fay, Chiltern, Flexford Close, who died on 11th September aged 67. (Report) 1935 September 28th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Sir Arthur Michael Samuel MP will address a meeting at the Village Hall, Normandy, on Wednesday evening arranged by the Normandy Women's branch of the National Unionist Association. Recitations will be given by Miss Nellie Sargent of London. Guildford Rural Council are urging Surrey County Council to give early consideration to the making up of the road across Normandy Common fronting the Manor House. 1935 October 5th Surrey Advertiser Germany watches and waits - Sir Arthur Samuel on Italy's policy - speech at Normandy. (long report) 1935 October 19th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Wedding of Miss R A Coleman of Clydesdale, Bailes Lane, Normandy to Mr Eric Rivitt, Clovelly, Hillside Road, Aldershot (son of Mr and Mrs P Rivitt - P&O Chief Engineer) at Normandy Methodist Church on Saturday. ---------------------------------- Ash At a meeting of Ash Parish Council on Monday Mr J A Norris presided. Price of electricity at Normandy - Complaint was made by Mr A P Beven that the price of electricity in Normandy was so high that many people could not avail themselves of the supply. Mr W J Henry said there was no hope of getting a reduction as the price compared very well on the average with some places, where it was 11d per unit. He did not think they could quibble when they considered the length of cable required. Various road improvements are to be suggested to the Rural District Council, including cutting back hedges at the junctions of Pirbright and Guildford roads, the removal of the church wall (or well), cutting back the hedge and moving the telephone kiosk, and the outlet to the ditch at South Lane. It was decided to ask the Post Office authorities for stamp machines to be placed outside the Normandy and Ash Vale post offices. 1935 October 26th Surrey Advertiser Governments record debated. Exchange of views at Normandy - Mr Noel Palmer - National Labour member for South Tottenham (long Report). ---------------------------------- Wyke and Normandy Bankruptcy claim granted. An application for discharge from bankruptcy was successfully made before Judge Spencer Hogg at Guildford County Court on Thursday by Albert Edward Durbridge, now of Westwood Lane, Normandy, who at the time of his bankruptcy 23 years ago was a baker and grocer of The Anchor Stores, The Cut, Normandy. Mr C Roy Waterer, the Official Receiver, said the Durbridge's assets were not of a value of 10/- in the £, he had continued to trade after knowing himself insolvent, and had not kept proper books of account. Judge Spencer Hogg - "It is 23 years since you were made bankrupt - what have you been doing since?" Durbridge said that he had been working as a carpenter, and the continued bankruptcy hindered him from getting a job of his own. Judge Spencer Hogg - "It is a long time since you became bankrupt, and I am taking that into consideration. Discharge will be granted, to be suspended for one day." 1935 November 9th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy A Socialist defined - Sir Arthur Michael Samuel's speech at Normandy Village Hall on Friday. Collision between two lorries, one owned by William Albert Woods, 1 The Firs, Pirbright Road, Normandy, at Wanborough. Court case 1935 November 29th Aldershot News Walking in Westwood Lane on Sunday evening, John William Hart of "Claymore", Flexford Road, Normandy, sustained a fractured collarbone and abrasions through being knocked down by a cyclist - Rowland Nathanial Rockcliffe of Appletree Cottage, Christmaspie Road, Normandy. He was taken to Guildford Hospital and detained, but we understand he is progressing favourably. 1935 November 30th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Poaching at Normandy. At Farnham on Thursday, two brothers - Edward Albert Standing and Ernest William Standing, both of Wyke Avenue, Ash, were summoned for trespassing in search of coins at Wyke on 2nd November. Harry Woodward, an employee of Mr Sherwood, Wyke Farm, gave evidence in support of the charges. Edward Standing was bound over for twelve months, and his brother who did not appear, was fined 5/-. 1935 December 21st Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy £144.10s.8d paid to 48 members of the 'Duke of Normandy' Tontine Club on Tuesday. Secretary -Mr W Taylor, Hon Treasurer - Mr A G Binfield. 52 members of the Slate Club divided £49.18s.2 on Thursday. Secretary - Mr W Sewry, Hon Treasurer - Mr A G Binfield. Scout group progress - overdraft turned into credit balance. Report of annual meeting. 1935 November 29th Aldershot News Delivery tricycle in smash Following an accident in Westwood Lane, Normandy on November 3rd at 5.10 pm, in which a stationary delivery tricycle was damaged by a car, George James Harry Coomber of Westwood Farm, Normandy was summoned at Farnham Police Court on Thursday for having no lights on the tricycle. John Hibbs of Worplesdon, the driver of the car which collided with it stated that there were no lights at all on the tricycle. Coomber was fined 10/- and ordered to pay 7/- costs. ---------------------------------- Wyke and Normandy 164 members of Normandy Village Hall Slate Club received £1.1s.4d each. Sick benefit totalled £43.17s.6. Hon Secretary - Mr A G Oldershaw. 1935 December 28th Surrey Advertiser Normandy women in road fatality - knocked down after leaving bus - Coroner and need for care. Inquiry into death of Mrs Janet Laing Douglas (63), Wyke Heath Farm, Normandy. Stepped behind bus upon alighting into path of car. Visiting Brookwood Hospital. 1936 January 4th Surrey Advertiser Ash - Accident - Death of Mr Henry Small, labourer (35), 3 Wyke Avenue walking with Albert Edward Partridge, 46 Wyke Avenue in heavy rain. 1936 January 11th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Dancers great New Year About 120 people welcomed the New year at a dance arranged by the Hall Committee on Tuesday. At midnight Father Time (Mr L. Hudson) appeared on the stage to greet New Year Fairy (Miss Hudson), who made her entry through a large clock The MCs for the dance were Mr E.S. Hose and Captain F.J.N. Barber, and prizes won on spot dance and other competitions were distributed by Miss Hose to Mrs Oldershaw, Mr Alfred Butler, Miss Madge Atkinson, Mr H. Phelps and Mr H. Jenkinson and partner. Music was by Billy Pitcher's Bank and refreshments were served under the supervision of Mrs Tulk and Mrs Harris. 1936 February 7th Aldershot News Guildford Rural Council A letter from Ash police constable was read, drawing attention to an obstruction to a footpath leading from Westwood Lane to Folly Hatch Lane, Normandy, by trees which had blown down and completely obstructed the right of way. The technical advisor reported that he was in consultation with the owners in connection with such obstruction, and it was recommended by the Highways Committee and agreed that consideration of this matter be deferred pending the result of the technical advisor's communication with the owners. 1936 February 22nd Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Crash near the Anchor A collision between a car and a motorcycle at a bend in the road near the Anchor Inn, Normandy on July 16th was the subject of actions for damages heard at Farnham County Court yesterday (Friday). Messrs Sampson and Dodd of Ealing sued Private George William Ash, 2nd Battalion, The Queen's Royal Regiment, and Private Ash sued Francis Sydney Sampson of 32 Ockley Avenue, Ealing, partner in the firm of Sampson and Dodd. Private Ash was the driver of the motorcycle and medical evidence was given that his injuries were such that it would mean his leaving the Service. Mr Johnston of the Open Road Garage, Normandy, who examined the motorcycle after the accident, said it was beyond repair. After hearing considerable evidence on both sides, his Honour, Budge Bernard Lesley dismissed each action without costs. ---------------------------------- Wood as missile At Farnham Petty Sessions on Thursday, Elizabeth James, 2 Stone Villas, Station Road, Normandy summoned Oliver Stevens of Tongham, and formerly of Station Road Normandy for assault at Normandy on February 5th. Defendant admitted throwing a piece of wood at complainant, and said it was because the latter had made an allegation against him. Defendant was bound over for twelve months, and ordered to pay 4/- costs. 1936 March 7th Surrey Advertiser Normandy sewage disposal Sir - I was very surprised to see in your issue of February 29th that it was proposed to purchase more cesspool emptiers and I would suggest to the Guildford Rural District Council the consideration of a policy of sewering villages instead of fixing in their minds a policy of the inevitability of cesspools. Cesspool emptiers are, of course, necessary for isolated property, but the time seems to me ripe for a sewerage scheme for Normandy, where the close congregation of cesspools is a menace to health and comfort. In approving plans for new houses the Council appears to have very little regard as to what is to happen to the effluent from cesspools, and I would suggest a more enlightened policy. Possibly the matter is one of additional staff, but certainly more care should be exercised in the supervision of the piping in of ditches and the diversion into them of cesspool effluents. Normandy, March 1st 1936. E.G. Timbrell BscMInstC.E. 1936 March 13th Aldershot News Normandy Notes Trouble over licences. Partners in business, Anthony John Raymond Bradley and Richard John James of Westwood, Normandy, found themselves in trouble over Road Fund licences, and a carriers licence, at Farnham Police Court on Thursday. Bradley was summoned for driving without a Road Fund licence on February 8th, James for a similar offence on 14th February, while both were jointly summoned for using a goods vehicle for the carriage of goods without a carriers licence at Normandy on 8th February. PC Harwood gave evidence that Bradley was driving a lorry on 8th February and James a private car on 14th February. James told the Bench that the registration books had been mislaid, but the licences were applied for and the money sent at the beginning of February, and produced a letter from the authorities in proof. The first summons against Bradley was dismissed, but he was fined 30/- on the second count. James was fined 20/- on the first count and 30/- on the second. 1936 March 21st Surrey Advertiser Advert - Hello Normandy - It's Mrs Carpenter, at the Normandy Bakery, calling just to enquire if you have tried her noted Homemade Farmhouse Bread and Cakes. If not, why not? For Purity and quality you cannot beat them. Will you give them a trial? A postcard will bring you a free sample in a few hours. Old resident's death - Mr Thomas Bowyer (88) of Guildford Road, Normandy - native of the village. (report) 1936 March 27th Aldershot News Guildford Rural Council - Normandy Ward. Only one candidate has been nominated for the vacant seat in the Normandy ward of the Guildford Rural Council, and consequently the village will not have to go to the poll. The retiring candidate is Mr W J Henry, who is seeking re-election in the Ash ward, and the candidate nominated for Normandy is Mr Edward Shaw Hose of the Manor House, Normandy, retired colonial civil servant, who retires from the Ash ward.   Normandy lighting - costs of proposals etc. 1936 March 28th Surrey Advertiser Ash and Normandy Annual Parish Meeting (Long report - including street lighting for Normandy) 1936 May 2nd Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Fines of 5/- in each case and costs imposed at Farnham Petty Sessions on Thursday on Anthony John Raymond Bradley and Richard John James, business partners, for taxing a vehicle for removing furniture for payment at Normandy on two occasions without an appropriate licence. ---------------------------------- League of Nations Union - First Annual Meeting of Normandy Branch held on Thursday last week in Normandy Village Hall Chairman - Mr E.S. Hose Treasurer - Mr Oddy Elected Chairman - Miss Wicks Secretary - Miss E. Kirsch Committee - Miss Booty - Miss Chate - Mr Cook ) Miss Deedman _ Mr Kirsch - Mrs Milton and Mr Price 1936 May 15th Aldershot News Street lighting at Ash - Parish Council discuss thorny issue - big opposition from Normandy. 1936 May 16th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy ASH - Town Planning proposals of Guildford Rural District Council on Monday May 11th (Long report including - "The report also alleges that the convenience of the Normandy public as regard a shopping centre has not been dealt with adequately") 1936 June 27th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Woman seriously injured by bottle Mrs Ethel Roberts - Chez Nous, Station Road, Normandy (report) ---------------------------------- The Guildford Rural District Council are applying to the Ministry of Health for sanction to buy land in Westwood Lane, Normandy for houses to abate overcrowding in Ash and Normandy 1936 July 4th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Wedding of the son of Mr Richard Atkins to Miss Edith Andrews, Pinecroft, Pirbright Road, Normandy at Ash Roman Catholic Church. 1936 July 25th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Village Hall Finance - Urgent need of larger support - Annual Meeting. (Report - faint print) 1936 August 8th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Wanborough Women's Institute - Tennis Tournament and Garden Party on Saturday 1936 August 8th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Advert. For General Drapery - Fancy goods - Wools - Embroidery - Haberdashery - and Lending Library - also stamps - visit Rills - Station Road - Normandy - under new and personal management. 1936 September 12th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Wanborough Women's Institute - Tennis Tournament and Garden Party Fete on Saturday September 5th at Manor House, Normandy. (report) 1936 September 18th Aldershot News Normandy wedding - Miss I Cousins and Mr F Lee. In Wyke Parish Church on Wednesday, the same church in which her parents were married 25 years ago, Miss Ivy Ann Cousins, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs H Cousins, Fox Lodge, Ash, was married to Mr Frederick Alfred Lee of Cheriton, near Alresford, Hampshire, the third son of the late Mr and Mrs F Lee of Portsmouth. The Reverend E Logan Hunter (vicar) officiated. The bride, given away by her father, wore a becoming ankle length ivory satin gown with a long embroidered tulle veil, held in place by a wreath of orange blossom, and carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations with sprigs of white heather. The bridesmaids were the Misses Rush and Mary Cousins (sister of the bride) who were attired in pretty dresses of powder blue floral georgette with headdresses of silver leaves and forget-me-nots. They wore silver chains, the gifts of the bridegroom and carried bouquets of pink and white asters. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr C Lee. At the conclusion of the service, the bride's bouquet was placed on the grave of her grandparents in the adjoining churchyard. The reception was held at Fox Lodge, where about fifty guests were entertained, and later the bride, wearing a two piece costume of blue silk maroccain trimmed with grey fur, with a white and blue hat to match, left with the bridegroom for London, where the honeymoon is being spent. ---------------------------------- Ash Notes Stamp machine for Normandy. Another attempt to obtain a postage stamp machine for Normandy is being made, and on the proposition of Mr Beven and Mr Milton, it was decided to write to the Guildford Postmaster, asking for one at Normandy Post Office. 1936 September 19th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Ernest E. Goodchild, Hillcrest, Pirbright Road, Normandy was fined 2/6d at Woking Police Court on Saturday for riding a bicycle without a front light. For causing unnecessary obstruction with a motor car, Norman Newland, Ashgrove, Station Road, Normandy was fined 5/- at Woking Police Court on Saturday. ---------------------------------- Fete at Normandy Park - Normandy (report) ---------------------------------- Late Miss Nellie Deedman, Fairview, Normandy (53) died on holiday at Llandudno on Friday September 10th. (long report) ---------------------------------- Power of Fellowship - Wyke Vicar's sermon at Oddfellows Parade at Wyke. Lodges from Guildford, Godalming, Haslemere, Petersfield, Farnham, Aldershot, Farnborough, Odiham, Hook, Woking, Normandy, Chiddingfold, Rowledge, The Bourne, Frensham, Alton, Tilford, Knaphill, Upper Hale and Reading district. (long report) ---------------------------------- Wireless set without a Licence At Farnham Petty Sessions on Thursday, John Summerville, a cinema commissionaire living at Barney, Westwood Lane, Normandy, was summoned for working a wireless set without a licence at Normandy between 9th March and 24th July. Kenneth Ernest Hughes, Post Office Inquiry Officer, stated that defendant said he did not think it was necessary to have a wireless licence, as he was not using the set. Dennis Robert William Connell, Post Office engineer gave evidence that he examined the set and found it in working order - Defendant who did not appear was fined 20/- and 12/6d costs. 1936 September 26th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Ethel Rolph of Alton Cottage, Normandy was fined 5/- at Woking on Saturday for cycling against the signs in a one-way street at Worplesdon. Political Dance - The Normandy branch of the National Unionist Association held a dance at Normandy Village Hall on Wednesday. 100 people danced to the New Viennese Dance Orchestra. 1936 October 2nd Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy First of a series of lectures in connection with air raid precautions was well attended at Normandy Village Hall on Tuesday. Miss D. Tringham of Camberley was the Speaker, and Mr E. Hugh Hudson, divisional secretary of the British Red Cross Society was also present. Miss Betty Grimshaw, daughter of Mr and Mrs J.L. Grimshaw of Holme Chase, Normandy, presented a purse to Queen Mary on behalf of the Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street at the party for children of the Peter Pan League at the Mansion House on Thursday. 1936 October 2nd Surrey Advertiser Doctor Scott Lidgett, eminent Methodist preacher was at Normandy Methodist Church on Wednesday. (report) Debate was held at Normandy Village Hall by the Normandy branch of the League of Nations Union. (report) 1936 October 9th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy The standard of the Normandy branch of the British Legion will be dedicated by the branch chaplain (Rev. F.N. Pickford) on Sunday October 17th. The County Chairman (Major G.E. Cohen), the County Secretary (Captain E.V. Stock) and about seventeen branch standards will, it is expected, be on parade, and Sir Philip Henriques, chairman of the Surrey County Council has also consented to attend. The band of the R.A.S.C. will play. Reverend C.J. Tapsfield, vicar of Oakwood, near Dorking, has been appointed vicar of Wyke and Normandy to succeed the Reverend E. Logan Hunter, who has resigned on account of his health. (Description.) 1936 October 23rd Aldershot News Normandy Unionists There was an attendance of about a hundred at a dance held by the Normandy branch of the National Unionist Association in the Village Hall on Wednesday and everybody spent a most enjoyable time, with the music supplied by the New Viennese Dance Orchestra. The dance was one of a series of propaganda dances organised by the branch and during an interval a short speech on current policies was given by Mrs Ramsbottom. Refreshments were supervised by Mrs Bevan and Mrs Grimshaw and the steward's were Messrs Petrie Harboard, Ashley and Harvey. 1936 November 14th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy On Thursday, Mrs Beatrice Herbert of Manor House Cottage was knocked down by a cyclist at the crossroads and suffered cuts to the head and left hand and concussion. She was taken to hospital in the St John Ambulance. Legion Branch proposed - Meeting to be held. The formation of a local branch of the British Legion was mooted at the annual Normandy ex-servicemen's tea at the village hall on Sunday, and a meeting of those interested is to be held at the residence of Major H. Darby. 1936 November 28th Surrey Advertiser Sir Philip Henriques - He is quite well again and the doctor gives him a sound report, was the reply which the 'Surrey Advertiser' received yesterday (Friday) morning to an inquiry at his London residence as to how Sir Philip Henriques of Normandy Park, Normandy was progressing after having been suddenly taken ill on Tuesday. Sir Philip, who is vice chairman of the County Council and one of His Majesty's Lieutenants of the City of London, was taken ill when attending a dinner of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers. After a few minutes he recovered and was able to go home. On Tuesday morning Sir Philip had attended the meeting of the County Council and had been very busy during the day, and the heat at the Guildhall probably accounted for his sudden illness. Sir Philip was 69 a fortnight ago. ---------------------------------- Wyke and Normandy The Reverend E. Logan Hunter, (vicar of Normandy) who is suffering from pleurisy was yesterday (Friday) stated to be making good progress. Hand of Friendship - Lodge of Oddfellows - social at Normandy Village Hall (Report) ---------------------------------- New legion branch A Normandy branch of the British Legion was formed at a meeting on Wednesday at Orchard Dene, Normandy, the residence of Major H. Darby, and the following officers were appointed - Chairman - Major H. Darby: Hon. Treasurer - Mr W.J. Henry: Hon. Secretary - Mr T. James: Hon. Assistant secretary - Mr C. Sanders - Committee - Messrs Oliver, Greenwood, Hammond, Nunn, Roberts, Potter, Hodson and Bamett. The appointment of President and vice president was left in abeyance. About 35 members have already enrolled, and a further meeting will be held at Ochard Dene on December 9th. Orchard Dene will be branch headquarters until further arrangements are made. 1936 December 5th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy The Rebels Concert Party gave an enjoyable concert in aid of the Royal Surrey County Hospital on Wednesday at the Normandy Village Hall. Death of Mrs W. Deedman (88) of Fairview, Normandy on Sunday (report) 1937 January 8th Aldershot News Former stationmaster's sudden death. Mr Alfred Clark (64) of Alfredeth, Manor Way, Onslow Village, died suddenly on Monday night. He went to post a letter about 7:15pm and as he had not returned after some time, his wife went to look for him. Mrs Clark went to the garden at the back thinking he might have gone to a little shed there. She then saw him lying in the middle of the lawn, apparently unconscious. A doctor was called but pronounced life extinct. Mr Clark was formerly Stationmaster at Wanborough. 1937 January 23rd Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Funeral of Mrs E E Marshall, Westwood Lane. (Report) 1937 January 23rd Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Scholars of the Congregational Sunday School held their annual party on Wednesday (20 January). Mrs Coleman supervised the tea, and Mrs Mellings, Mrs Cranstone and Miss G Marshall were responsible for the games and competitions for which prizes were given. Presentations were made to Mr and Mrs Cranstone and Mrs Coleman for their help to the school. Gifts in kind and subscriptions were given by friends in the neighbourhood. Mrs Mellings proposed a vote of thanks to all the helpers. 1937 January 29th Aldershot News Two on a bicycle. When Albert Edward Durbridge and Joseph Durbridge of The Rest, Westwood Lane, Normandy, were summoned at Farnham Police Court on Thursday for riding two on a single bicycle, some surprise was caused when Joseph appeared alone and stated that the other defendant was his father. The offence occurred at Normandy on December 28th was admitted in a letter from his father who took the entire blame and a fine of 2/6d was imposed on him. The summons against his son being dismissed. 1937 February 5th and 12th Aldershot News Ash and Normandy sewerage articles. 1937 February 6th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Powdered notes - story of how stolen notes were discovered. Gracie Ann Turner (47) of Park View, Guildford Road, Normandy - stolen from Mr Perrie, Rosemary, Station Road, Normandy [Report - on edge of paper - difficult to read] 1937 February 13th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Death of Mr W E Stevenson, who at one time lived in Station Road, Normandy for nearly 20 years - member of the Rural Council - member of the Board of Guardians and of Parish Council - steward of Normandy Methodist Church. Senior partner in firm of Pocock of Aldershot. [Report] 1937 February 19th Aldershot News Normandy Unionists Annual meeting of Normandy branch of the National Unionist Association at Normandy Village Hall on Tuesday. Captain F J N Barber presided - (Report) 1937 February 27th Surrey Advertiser Public Open Spaces Having regard to the urgency of completing the planning scheme, the Guildford Rural District Council on Thursday (25 February) decided to zone as public open spaces an area of land lying to the east of School Lane, Normandy, including the present cricket field, and comprising 7.8 acres, and also an area to the west of School Lane and adjoining the school playground comprising 17.9 acres. 1937 February 27 Surrey Advertiser Ash Re-election of councillors - Normandy Messrs A P Bevan; W J Henry; S N Jenkinson; A W Milton 1937 February 27th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Normandy branch of the League of Nations Union meeting at Normandy Village Hall on Wednesday (24 February) [Report] 1937 March 13th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Cricket Club Annual Meeting Normandy Coronation Celebrations Committee Meeting - proposals. 1937 March 19th Aldershot News Sir Philip Henriques of Pirbright Park, who has been Vice Chairman of the Surrey County Council and Chairman of the Finance Committee, was elected Chairman of the Council at the Annual Statutory meeting of the council on Tuesday at the County Hall, Kingston. Sir Richard Mellor was elected Vice Chairman. 1937 March 20th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Death of Mrs J Hammond, widow of late Mr James Hammond of Station Road, Normandy. 1937 March 27th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Eighteen members were enrolled at the first meeting of the newly formed Normandy and District branch of The Odd Fellows (Manchester Unity) held at the Village Hall on Thursday. Mr G T Harris, Hillside, Westwood Lane, Normandy is the Secretary. 1937 April 9th Aldershot News Ash and Normandy sewerage. (Long report) -------------------------------------- A summons for leaving a motorcar without the required lights, and not having the rear number plate illuminated at Normandy on 5th February, was proffered against Richard Ralph Noyes at Farnham Police Court on Thursday. Police Constable Harwood said the car was stationary in Guildford Road, Normandy an hour after lighting up time, without lights, and was in a dangerous position and likely to cause an accident. The Magistrates imposed a fine of 10/- and 20/- on each count. 1937 April 24th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Air Raid Precautions - Sir Philip Henriques presided at an Air Raid Precautions meetings held in the Normandy Village Hall on Wednesday. He was supported by Captain C R B Knight (Air Raid Precautions Officer for Surrey), Dr J E Haine (Medical officer for the Guildford Rural District) and Mr E Hugh Hudson (Deputy County Commissioner for the British Red Cross Society). There was a large attendance and many volunteered to join classes for air raid precautions at Wyke School. Mr E S Hose congratulated Sir Philip on his recent appointment as Chairman of the Surrey County Council. 1937 May 1st Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy The Guildford Rural Council have deleted the path from Pound Farm to (undecipherable) Leas, Normandy from the schedule of rights of way, it being a branch of another right of way on the Wanborough estate which the Council now recommend be scheduled. ------------------------------------------------------ Normandy motorist fined at Guildford. Edward Shaw Hose of The Manor House was fined £2 at Guildford Borough Police Court on Monday for driving a car without due care and attention, and £3 for failing to stop when signalled to do so by a Special Constable. (Report) 1937 May 7th Aldershot News Death of Col Coussmaker. (Long report). 1937 May 15th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Coronation celebrations - [Report] ---------------------------------- Wedding - Miss Gladys Rosette Wright, the Nest, Flexwood Close, Normandy to Mr William Victor Sprat, 35 Fourth Avenue, Queens Park, London. ---------------------------------- Inquest on Lt Col L J Coussmaker - [Long report] 1937 May 22nd Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Coronation celebrations for Old Folk. Funeral of late Mr Ernest Hibberd (64), Christmas Pie Cottages, Normandy - [Report] 1937 June 5th Farnham Herald Gun tragedy at Normandy - market gardener worried over trifles Coroner's Inquest at Farnham Early on Saturday morning there was a gun tragedy at Normandy, the victim being Stephen Marshall (49), a market gardener at Wyke Rough Holding, Normandy. He was found dead by his mother, having sustained terrible head injuries, just outside the back door, between 5.30 and 6.0am. Close to his feet lay a double barrel 12 bore shot gun, having a 30in barrel. There was a spent cartridge in one chamber. At the inquest, which was held at the Court House, Farnham on Tuesday morning, Mr G Wills Taylor (Coroner for West Surrey), Mrs Marshall (mother of the deceased) was asked if she suggested the affair was an accident. 'I cannot say' was her reply. 'Do you think it was?' pursued the Coroner. 'He was the most careful man there ever was with a gun' was the reply of Mrs Marshall. 'There was no one else involved in this was there?' asked the Coroner. 'No' answered Mrs Marshall, who said there was no one in the house except her son and herself. Worried a lot Answering further questions, by the Coroner, witness said that deceased served in the East. He suffered no disability and had no pension. His business affairs were all right, but he was a man who worried a lot. Any little thing would worry him. Witness did not hear the report of the gun. Her son got up about 5.0am. The affair happened just outside the house. On Friday night her son had a good supper, and went to bed about 10.30pm. That was the last she saw of him alive. The Coroner - 'Why do you think this happened?' Witness - 'I cannot say - it never dawned upon me. I never thought of such a thing.' George Collyer, 2 Westwood Lane, Normandy, who has worked for the deceased and his mother for the past four years, described deceased as a 'chap who would worry about anything'. But he had never, to witness' knowledge, said anything to suggest that he might shoot himself. The Coroner - 'Has he ever said anything to you about people being better off dead?' Witness - 'Yes, he did once, but I didn't take any notice of it.' Coroner - 'What do you really think about this?' Witness - 'He worried over nothing, I think.' Coroner - 'That was the type of man he was?' Witness - 'Yes.' Evidence of hearing the gun fired between 4.45 and 5.0am was given by Mrs Lucy Elizabeth Chambers of North Wyke Farm. Robert Charles Lipscombe, 1 Westwood Lane, Normandy described how deceased was lying as P C Harwood, the last named saying deceased worried over trivial things of which other people would take no notice. Doctor Eric Gardner (Weybridge) said the cause of death was a gunshot wound, which had not been accidentally inflicted, and the Coroner returned a verdict that deceased committed suicide while the balance of his mind was disturbed. The funeral of Mr Marshall took place at Wyke on Wednesday afternoon. 1937 June 5th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Funeral at Wyke Church of Mr Stephen Marshall, Wyke Rough Holding [Report] ---------------------------------- Death of Mr Henry Joseph Tenison Halsey, formerly of Henley Park (80) at Monte Carlo. ---------------------------------- British Legion Meeting About thirty members of the Normandy branch of the British Legion attended a branch meeting at Orchard Dene, Normandy on Wednesday when Major H Darby presided. It was decided to hold a tennis tournament at Orchard Dene on 12 June in aid of the new headquarters funds. Negotiations with the Military authorities at Aldershot are now complete, and it is hoped that the site for the headquarters will be on Normandy Common. 1937 June 12th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Coronation Festivities Balance to be used in providing a seat. The final meeting of the Normandy Coronation Celebration Committee was held in the Normandy Village Hall on Thursday. Mr E S Rose presided and about thirty of the committee attended. The accounts show a balance of £4.7s.6d, the total income being £127.7s.10d, and they were adopted on the proposition of Major Gordon Alexander. A proposal that the balance should be used for the provision of a hardwood seat with commemorating tablet at the bus stop near Wyke Church was made by Mrs Oldershaw, seconded by Miss Hose and carried after some discussion. Mrs Marsh proposed that the crockery should be sold to the Normandy Village Hall for £2. This was carried. Mr E Ramsay Moodie thanked the general committee, and congratulated them on their excellent work which was prominent throughout the preparation for the Festivities, an don the days in question. Their work, he said, went a long way towards the complete success achieved. The following were elected to a sub-committee to deal with the matter of the Coronation seat - Mrs Oldershaw, Messrs Henry, E.S Hose-Beer and A L Oldershaw. 1937 June 12 Surrey Advertiser Wanborough The Guildford Borough magistrates on Monday (7 June) heard an adjournment summons against Anthony Joem Raymond Bradley, Westwood Stores, Wanborough of alleged obstruction of Sydenham Road, Guildford with a motor car on 20 March. He told the magistrate that he left his car in Sydenham Road to avoid congesting High Street. He was fined £1 and paid 5/- [5 shillings] towards that amount, being allowed a fortnight in which to pay the remainder.   Worplesdon protests - Merrist Wood Mental Hospital [no report included with notes] 1937 June 19 Surrey Advertiser United service at Wyke Church - Addresses by Rev. Rudland Sherwell (Methodist) - Rector - Rev. E. Logan Hinks 1937 June 19th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Tennis Tournament at Orchard Dene - raised £9 for British Legion Funds. 1937 June 26 Surrey Advertiser Opposition to Mental Hospital, Merrist Wood [Long report]   Mabel Shepherd, Bailes [Lane], Normandy fined £1 at Woking Police Court - leaving motor car in Commercial Road, Woking. 1937 June 26th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Mabel Shepherd, Bailes [Lane], Normandy was fined £1 at Woking Police Court on Saturday for leaving a motor car in Commercial Road, Woking so as to cause unnecessary obstruction. P C Ash gave evidence, and defendant said she went to have her eyes tested, and was kept longer than she thought. 1937 July 24th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Farmer fined for not stopping - Edward Magner, farmer and cattle dealer of Wyke Heath Farm, Normandy was fined £3 and 12/6d costs at Dorking Police Court on Wednesday for failing to stop after an accident when motoring in Reigate Road, Dorking. William Thomas Woolford of Petworth, Sussex stated that he was motoring with his wife and three children in Reigate Road. A double line of traffic was approaching. Then a car driven by defendant, shot out from behind the witness' car. To avoid a smash with the oncoming vehicles defendant drove in front of witness' car, necessitating fierce braking. His car scratched the paint from one end to the other of witness' car. Defendant saw that he had brought witness car to a standstill, but he did not stop. The Chairman: 'He writes to say that you came up on the near side.' Mr Woolford: That is ridiculous. United Service at Manor House on Sunday evening. 1937 July 31st Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Labour Conference - 'Labour's immediate programme was the subject of a discussion at a divisional Labour Party Conference held in Mr A W Milton's garden, Station Road, on Saturday. The chair was taken by Mr J W Baker, and the speakers included Lt.Col. Hamilton (Haslemere) and Mr Peter Pain. Interesting discussion ensued afterwards. ---------------------------------- Village Hall needs - calamity if it had to be closed down. - [Long report] ---------------------------------- Drowned in a stream - Mrs Emily Elston (71) - 11 Spring Cottages, Pirbright Road, Normandy, found drowned in a stream on the Common near Henley Park on Sunday - [Long report] 1937 September 4 Surrey Advertiser Scouts in Camp at Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight Acting ASM [Assistant Scout Master] - Mr D Instone in charge. Joined by three Westborough cubs with cubmaster Miss M Harding, formerly A C M at Normandy. C M [Cub Master] Mrs Henry with Mrs Shepherd as first aider. 1937 September 18 Surrey Advertiser Ash Main drainage / footpaths, Normandy [no report included with notes]   Ernest E Goodchild, Hillcrest, Pirbright Road fined 2/6d for riding bicycle without front light at Woking Police Court.   For causing unnecessary obstruction Norman Newland, Ash Grove, Station Road, Normandy fined 5/- [5 shillings] at Woking Police Court.   Fete at Normandy Park [Report]   Late Mrs M Deedman, Fairview Nursery Report of funeral including attendance of Mr and Mrs Appleby and Dolley 1937 October 23rd Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy New Legion Standard - large parade at Normandy dedication - [Long report] 1937 November 6th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy William Bayliss of Chapel Farm, Normandy was fined 10/- [ten shillings] by Woking magistrates on Saturday for causing unnecessary obstruction with a motor car and trailer. An order for possession in 28 days was made at Guildford County Court on Thursday against Robert H Leopard of Westwood Lane, Normandy in respect of a house belonging to Mr C F Cull, formerly defendant's employer. There was also judgement for plaintiff for £6.15s and costs. 1937 November 20th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy At Guildford Borough Police Court on Monday Mrs Muriel Irene Matilda Hawkins of Whipley Farm, Normandy was fined £1 for obstruction with a motor car. 'That machinery has benefited mankind' was the motion before the meeting at a debate held by St Marks Young Communicants Guild in the Church Room on Tuesday. The motion which was proposed by Miss E Kirsch, seconded by Mr W Pooley and opposed by Mr C Dyson, seconded by Mr A Macmillan was defeated by eight votes to four. 1937 December 4th Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Funeral at Worplesdon of Mr James Boyer (83) of New Cut, Normandy [Report] 1937 December 22nd Surrey Advertiser Wyke & Normandy Possession Order - At Guildford County Court on Thursday, Alice J Baker of Guildford Road, Normandy applied for the possession of Dew Fain House, Guildford Road, Normandy, occupied by Harry Davis, and for the arrears of rent amounting to £14.8s. An order for possession in 28 days was made and judgement for the amount claimed was given. ******

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