Chairman Mr S Clifton. Committee Mr Jolley, Mr Allen, Simpson, Tassell, Bailey, Billing, Smith.

The Committee passed that G Tyler be paid £1.10.0 for the service he had rendered during the past year and to collect the subscriptions for 1952. It was expressed that the fund would fulfil its rights to keep within the limits for the forthcoming Social at the Athletic Club.

The Annual General Meeting to be held on the 11th March 1952. Next meeting 12th February.

S Clifton. 12/2/52.

The Annual Meeting was held 25th April 1952.

The Chairman being Mr S Clifton. The Secretary read the report of the year’s work. The Treasurer read the Balance Sheet through and was passed as read. The Chairman was re-elected, Vice-Chairman Mr Bailey, Secretary Mr Smith, Treasurer Mr Tassell, Committee Simpson, Allen, Mayes, Jolley, Hillson, Billing Timpson. Mr Tyler to collect the Subscription for the year and to receive £1.10.0 for the work. Mr Billing to represent for the Darts Team. Members were informed of the visit of the Luton Girls’ Choir and of Barnwell Gardens being opened on a Sunday. The proceeds from both these efforts were to be for the National Benevolent Funds. The Flag Day for Rushden would be on September 8th. Next meeting 1st May 1951.

S Clifton. 11/3/52.

Meeting held 12th February 1952.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Committee present: Mr Jolley, Mayes, Billing, Allen, Tassell, Bailey, Simpson, Hillson, Smith.

The Balance Sheet was gone through by Mr Tassell and the order for its printing given. Members to be informed of the General Meeting at the coming Social. The method of collecting the years’ subscriptions be left till the General Meeting.

S Clifton. 6/5/52.

Meeting held 6th May 1952.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Committee present: Mr Bailey, Hillson, Simpson, Tassell, Smith.

Subscriptions for the year to be collected by the Committee. Mr Tassell to get the receipt book. The debt arising out of the Social at the Athletic Club to be paid out of the Fund, the amount being £10. Proposed Mr Hillson, seconder Mr Bailey. The gardens at Barnwell Manor would be opened again on September 8th and party for a bus be got together. Sunday evening trip to be on June 15th to Woburn. Start from the Fire Station at 5.15. Flag Day for the Widows’ and Orphans’ Fund has been fixed for Saturday August 30th.

S A Bailey. 9/9/52.

Meeting held on Tuesday 23rd September 1952.

Chairman Mr S Clifton. Others present: Mr Hillson, Bailey, Jolley, Simpson, Billing, Mayes, Tassell, Allen, Smith.

The Flag Day proved a success and thanks were sent to all helpers from the Chief Officer for the . . . collected. Mr Billing had taken in hand of arranging an Outing to the Earls Court Pantomime on . . . in the New Year. The 8 oclock performance being booked for. Seats to be about 10/6. The time of starting from Rushden to be 8.30 am. The date being 24th January 1953. Any members who wished could have a card on which to pay any money they wished. The bus be booked through Mr Neville. £1 to be sent to Mr King who is abroad for a Christmas Box from the Fund.

S Clifton. 2/10/52.

Meeting held 21st October 1952.

Chairman Mr S Clifton. Others present: Mr Hillson, Jolley, Tassell, Billing, Smith.

Members of the Committee agreed to the proposal of Mr Billing, that a deposit of 5/- be made for each booking of seats for the pantomime. The Darts Team were to play the Cup Match at Wollaston on Friday.

S Clifton. 20/1/53.

Meeting held on Tuesday 20th January 1953.

Those present: Chairman Mr Clifton, Jolley, Mayes, Allen, Billing, Hillson, Bailey, Timpson, Smith.

The London Outing. All tickets that were booked wee claimed. The time of starting from the Fire Station was fixed at 8 oclock. A break on the journey to London to be left to the driver of the bus. The party would be picked up outside the Empress Hall for the return journey. Dinner for members and their wives was brought forward and it was decided to test the members on this matter. The next meeting to be on the 3rd February.

S Clifton. 10/2/53.

A Meeting was held on February 10th.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Others present were: Mr Bailey, Tassell, Allen, Smith.

As no number of members and their wives could be made for the Dinner it was left over for another meeting. The Annual Meeting was fixed for March 10th 1953. the next meeting to be on February 17th.

S Clifton. 23/6/53.

The Annual Meeting was held at the Fire Station on the 11th March 1952.

The Chairman Mr S Clifton.

Before a small gathering of members the Balance Sheet was read by Mr Tassell. It was proposed by Mr G Owen, seconder Mr Hillson that it be passed as read. Election of the Officers was made for the year En Bloc on the proposition of Mr G Owen, the seconder being Mr A. Timpson. Thanks for the Officers of the past year were expressed by Mr Timpson and Mr Owen.

It was approved by all present that the Collector of Subscriptions meet the Committee in regards of collecting the next year’s Subscriptions. Mr Timpson pointed out that Sunday Evening Hikes round the countryside would keep the movement in being. The members of the Dart Team had promised through their Captain to carry on as in previous years. The meeting to be held on the 6th May for the Committee Elections.

S Clifton. 7/7/53.

The Annual Meeting was held at the Fire Station on the 7th July 1953.

Chairman S Clifton.

Balance Sheet was read by Mr Tassell and was passed as read. The Officers for the coming year were elected. Mr Clifton Chairman, Mr Bailey Vice Chairman, Secretary Mr Smith. Committee Mr Goosey, Bateman, Hillson, Billing, Treasurer Mr Tassell, Simpson. Mr Bateman undertook the duty of collecting the Subscriptions for one year and to increase the membership if possible.

Outing on a Saturday to London for the Christmas Pantomime was to be arranged, also a trip on a Sunday evening after the August holiday, the date to be September 6th, round the district of Rockingham with a stop at Kettering. Entry fees for the Darts Team to be paid. Committee to meet the 1st Tuesday in each month at 8 oclock. The next meeting to be August 11th.

S Clifton. 23/3/54.

Meeting held on 11th August 1953.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Others present: Mr Tassel, Goosey, Billing, Simpson, Hillson, Bailey, Bateman, Smith.

Barnwell Castle. It was left to members to go to the grounds by their transport. Christmas Pantomime. A notice to be prepared and hung in the Station to attract members. Sunday Trip to be on September 6th, leaving at 5.15 pm. Booking of the bus left to Mr Billing. Children to be charged 2/6. Grant to a sick member of £2. Next meeting 1st September.

S Clifton. 1/9/53.

Meeting held 1st September 1953.

Chairman Mr S Clifton. Others present were: Mr Billing, Goosey, Tassell, Hillson, Bateman, Bailey, Timpson, Smith.

Mr Billing gave his report of the Annual Show in London and that it would be Sinbad the Sailor at the Empress Hall Ice Rink, and the 8 oclock performance was discussed upon. Monies could be paid to Mr Billing if they wished. Mr Bateman gave a list of new members he made during his calls. The Committee gave him a hearty vote of thanks for his good work. Mr Tyler be granted £1 for and after late holiday. Next meeting October 6th.

S Clifton. 6/10/53.

Meeting held 6th October 1953.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Others present: Hillson, Tassell, Bailey, Bateman, Goosey, Billing, Timpson, Smith.

The Sunday Trip around Corby and Kettering was carried out and proved a success. The London show was discussed at length and Mr Billing was asked to arrange for another bus and tickets in excess to the previous bookings.

S Clifton. 3/11/53.

Meeting held 3rd November 1953.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Others present: Mr Simpson, Hillson, Bateman, Goosey, Tassell, Billing, Timpson, Smith.

Mr Billing confirmed the booking of three buses with tickets for the London Ice Show, and would make enquiries for tickets for a football match for those who wanted to attend. The Flag Day returns were £57. The last Thursday in February 1954 was fixed for the Dinner and to be for a mixed company, the meal to be a hot one.

S Clifton. 1/12/53.

Meeting held 1st December 1953.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Others present were: Mr Billing, Bailey, Bateman, Tassell, Simpson, Timpson, Smith.

February 25th 1954 was the date fixed for the Annual Dinner in the Athletic Club billiard Room. The charge to be 6/- per adult person, Children under 10 years the charge to be 4/6. A 3 piece band and 2 artistes to be engaged. The Dinner to commence at 7 oclock prompt. Caterers to be contacted for their prices and menu.

S Clifton. 5/1/54.

Meeting held 5th January 1954.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Others present were: Mr Simpson, Timpson, Billing, Hillson, Goosey, Tassell, Bateman, Bailey, Smith.

Final arrangements were made for the Pantomime. The start of the Buses to be at the Fire Station at 8 oclock. Dinner. Messrs Hankins of Wellingborough were to do the catering at 6/- per head. Number of diners to be ready by February 2nd 1954.

S Clifton. 2/2/54.

Meeting held on February 2nd 1954.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Others present wee: Mr Bateman, Goosey, Hillson, Tassell, Billing, Bailey, Smith.

Thanks for the work that Mr Billing put in for the London Show that proved a success. Annual Dinner. Actual number of diners to be made known by February 21st. the expense of the band to be £3.10. Artistes £4.10 and recompense to anyone who gave a show on stage. Four tickets for the Headquarters staff and two Mr Baxter of Kettering.

S Clifton. 9/3/54.

Meeting held Tuesday March 9th 1954.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Committee present: Mr Hillson, Billing, Tassell, Goosey, Bateman, Bailey, Smith.

The Annual Dinner proved successful to everyone. Any money that was deficit from the ticket charged for to cover the Social after the Dinner to be taken from the Funds. The Annual Meeting to be on March 23rd at 8 oclock. The Balance Sheet to be handed round to the members present. Darts. 8 tickets to be paid for at 4/- each for the team at the Annual Dinner, also the prize money of 7/6 each to two players Mr Felce and Mitchell, all to be taken from the Fund. Note Mr Bateman present.

S Clifton. 6/4/54.

Meeting held on 6th April 1954.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Committee present: Mr Bailey, Bateman, Billing, Simpson, Hillson, Owen, Tassell, Smith.

Mr Billing was appointed Vice chairman for the year. Evening Summer Trip. the Sunday Evening Trip to be on Whit Sunday June 6th around the county on Northampton area so that a break could be made at Northampton, time of starting to be at 5 pm at the Fire Station. The charges to be 5/- for adults, 3/6 for children. The bus to be booked as usual conditions. Next meeting 4th May.

S Clifton. 4/5/54.

Meeting held 4th May 1954.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Others present: Mr Bailey, Bateman, Timpson, Tassell, Hillson, Smith.

Notice was given by Mr Tassell that the coach had been booked and the other coach would be available if needed. Mr Bateman brought forward a motion of Social events for members in the way of Billiards, Snooker, Cards and Skittles amongst Clubs. It was left that Mr Bateman contacted these members to arrange first matches with the personnel of the Fire Service on the recommendation of Mr Timpson. Next meeting 1st June.

S Clifton. 1/6/54.

Meeting held on 1st June 1954.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Committee present: Mr Hillson, Owen, Billing, Tassell, Bailey, Bateman, Smith.

Whitsun Sunday Trip. After the number of members going on the trip had been counted the chairman moved that Mr Billing be left to cover the extra seats that were available. Seconder to the motion Mr Hillson. Carried. A Grant of 10/6 be made to the Athletic Club for services rendered to the Old Comrades’ Association. Next meeting 6th July 1954.

S A Bailey. 6/7/54.

Meeting held 6th July 1954.

Chairman Mr Bailey. Others present: Mr Bateman, Hillson, Tassell, Owen, Smith.

Sunday Evening Trip. Any money that was short to be made up out of the Fund. A fixture to be arranged for members with the Social Service at Station in September, re Billiards and Snooker, on a Wednesday night. A grant of £2.0.0 to be made to a sick member. Next meeting 7th September.

S Clifton. 7/9/54.

Meeting held 7th September 1954.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Others present: Mr Tassell, Owen, Hillson, Bateman, Bailey, Smith.

September 22nd was the date fixed for Billiards and Snooker between members of the Old Comrades and Rushden Fire Service Social club at 7.30 pm at the fire Station. The entry fee for the Darts team to be paid.

S Clifton. 2/11/54.

Meeting held 2nd November 1954.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Others present: Mr Bailey, Hillson, Owen, Bateman, Tassell, Timpson, Smith.

Winter Outing to London and Football Match, Mr Billing to be contacted on this matter.

S Clifton. 15/2/55.

Meeting held on 15th February 1955.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Others present: Mr Bateman, Owen, Hillson, Bailey, Tassell, Smith.

It was decided that the Annual Meeting will be held on the 24th March at 8 oclock. The Annual dinner to be brought up at that meeting. The sum of £1.1.0 be paid to Mr Beeby who is ill. Next meeting 1st March 1955.

L A Bailey. 1/3/55.

Annual Meeting held 23rd March 1954.

Chairman Mr S Clifton.

The years business was read through by mr Smith and also gave his report for the year. The Balance Sheet was read by Mr Tassell and adopted as read. The proposer was Mr Clifton, seconder Mr Simpson. Thanks for the work Mr Billing had done was expressed by Mr Timpson. Also to Mr Bateman for getting enrolled many of the old members. The Officers for the year were elected. Chairman Mr Clifton, Treasurer Mr Tassell, Secretary Mr Smith, Collector for Subscriptions Mr Bateman, Committee Mr Hillson, Bailey, Owen, Simpson, Billing, Ex Officio Mr Timpson. Mr Billing wished that thanks be recorded to the Rushden Athletic Club for the permission given to the Darts Team to use their Board for Home matches. The Office of Vice Chairman be left till the first monthly meeting, this being April 6th at 8 oclock.

S Clifton. 24/3/55.

Meeting held 3rd May 1955.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Others present were: Mr Owen, Green, Hillson, R Smith, Tassell, A E Smith.

The Sunday Evening Trip was discussed and the Sunday 10th July was the date fixed. 1 Bus to be booked by Mr Tassell on terms. Mr Green offered to route the way for the trip. Allowance to be made for children. It was moved and passed that if there were four members of the Committee at the Station on the night of the meeting the meeting would be held. Next meeting 7th June. Mr Green read Mr Perkins.

S Clifton. 7/6/55.

Meeting held 7th June 1955.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Others present: Mr Tassell, Perkins, R Smith, Owen, Hillson, Bateman.

The Outing will be on Sunday as booked starting from the Fire Station at 5.15. The Darts Team fees to be paid for the season 1955-56. It was proposed to hold an Annual Dinner in October, on Thursday 20th or 27th.

S Clifton. 5/7/55.

Meeting held 5th July 1955.

Chairman M Clifton. Others present: Mr Owen, Hillson, R Smith, Perkins, Tassell, Smith.

Sunday Trip. Tips to the Driver to be paid from the Fund. Annual Dinner. Menu and price to be obtained from Hankins of Wellingborough. 6/6 being the price to be the object. The Athletic Club to be asked for the room as used before. Next meeting August 16th.

S Clifton. 6/9/55.

Meeting held 6th September 1955.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Others present were: Mr R Smith, H Perkins, A Hillson, G Owen, H Bateman, F Tassell, A Smith.

The Sunday Evening Trip expenses were Balanced so no call was made on the fund. Annual dinner. October 20th at 7.30 prompt. Artistes. Two to be engaged and a three piece band. Children tickets if any to be at reduced price and printed as such. Mr Bateman to speak of Winter Games for members at the Dinner. Mention of an Outing to Coventry for one of the Pantomimes during the run to be made on Dinner night. Next meeting 4th October.

S Clifton. 4/10/55.

Meeting held 4th October 1955.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Others present: Mr R Smith, Bateman, Owen, Perkins, Tassell, Hillson, Smith A.

It was decided that the charge for any children that may come to the Dinner to be 4/6. The latest date for the tickets to be 12th October as Hankins Stores required the number on that date. It was reported the arrangements for Dinner were all working and the final check up to be on the night of 11th October. Next meeting 1st November.

S Clifton. 1/11/55.

Meeting held 1 November 1955.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Others present were: Mr Bateman, Owen, R Smith, Perkins, Hillson, Tassell, Timpson.

Money to be refunded to the member whose tickets for the Annual Dinner had the wrong date inserted. Expense of the Annual Dinner that was Deficit to be taken from the Fund. £1.1.0 to be given to the Rushden Athletic Club Benevolent fund for the use of the room. The proceeds of the Raffle to be put to good use as the Committee desires. Winter Social to be arranged with the full Time personnel for the 3rd Thursday January 56. Thanks were expressed for all who worked so hard to make the dinner the success it was. York Bros to be contacted as regards the Outing to the Pantomime in the New Year.

S Clifton. 6/12/55.

Meeting held 6th December 1955.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Others present were: Mr Owen, R Smith, Bateman, Hillson, Timpson, Tassell, Smith.

Contact be made with York Bros with regards to theatre and football match arrangements on the first or second week in February 1956. Mr Hillson moved that £1 be given to three members for Christmas who had been ill, this was passed. Next meeting 3rd January 1956.

S Clifton. 3/1/56.

Meeting held 3rd January 1956.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Committee present: Mr Hillson, R Smith, Perkins, Owen, Bateman, Bailey, Tassell, Smith.

The venue for the Saturday Outing to London. The show to be the Pantomime Cinderella at the Palace on the 4th of February. Numbers of members going to be given at the Fire Station on Monday night to enable York Bros to book the seats and the coach. All members to be checked for the outing on Sunday morning the 15th January.

S Clifton. 7/2/56.

Annual Meeting held 24th March 1955.

Chairman Mr Clifton.

The meeting was held before a small gathering of members and the meetings of the year were recalled and the year’s working was given by Mr A Smith. Mr Bateman gave his report of his year of collecting and of getting in touch with new members for which he was wholeheartedly thanked by all present. The Balance Sheet was read over by Mr Smith as Mr Tassell was not in attendance. This showed that Fund of the Old Comrades was still good.

Officers for the coming year were elected as follows: Chairman Mr Clifton, Secretary A Smith, Treasurer F Tassell, Committee Mr Hillson, G Owen, R Smith, H Perkins, A Bailey, W Bateman, and Mr J Billing if he would sit. The Vice Chairman to be elected at the next monthly meeting. Mr Bateman put forward that we should arrange a Social evening for games between members and the Full Time personnel. The date to be the 3rd Thursday night in February at the Fire Station. Two prizes to be given to the Darts Team of 7/6 each. A Saturday Evening Trip to be arranged and the meeting for the next month be April 5th.

S Clifton. 27/3/56.

Meeting held on 1st May.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Others present were: Mr Bateman, Hillson, Perkins, Tassell, R Smith, A Smith.

Mr A Smith undertook to give out cards as regards the Outing to Yarmouth on receiving the address from Mr Bateman. A letter to be sent to Mrs A Robinson on the loss of her husband an old members of the Association. Mr Bateman made the date of the Dart League meeting in June so that the team would be, could be, informed as to their entry for the coming season. The meeting would be held at the Railway Inn. Next meeting 5th June.

S Clifton. 5/6/56.

Meeting held on the 2nd October 1956.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Committee present: R Smith, B Hillson, W Bateman, G Owen, F Tassell, A Smith.

The Annual Dinner was discussed at length, the date to be either the 14th or 21st February 1957 at a charge about 6/6 per head. The Athletic Club to be asked for the use of the room on the date fixed. Hankins of Wellingborough asked for a price as for Hot and Cold meal for about 60. The Entertainment fees to be about £5. The fee for the Dart Team 6/11/56. be paid. The next meeting to be 6th November 1956.

S Clifton. 6/11/56.

Meeting held 6th November 1956.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Committee present: Mr R Smith, W Hillson, W Bateman, H Perkins, F Tassell, G Owen, A Smith.

Annual Dinner. After discussion over the menu and price it was decided that it be a Hot Meal at 6/6 each Adult. February 21st at 7.15. Mr Childs of Highfield Road to be the printer of the tickets.

S Clifton. 3/12/56.

Meeting held 8th January 1957.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Committee present were: Mr Hillson, R Smith, G Owen, H Perkins, F Tassell.

Tickets were issued to the members present and the No. expected for the Dinner to be reached for the night of the next meeting that being the 5th February.

S Clifton. 5/2/57.

Meeting held on 5th February 1957.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Others present: Mr R Smith, Tassell, Hillson, A Smith.

Annual Dinner. It was decided that the Dinner be held if the request for tickets reached the number of 36. The time of 11.30 on Sunday morning at the Fire Station as the meeting of Mr Clifton, Tassell and A Smith to check up the tickets sold. Mr Baxter be informed of case in the hospital at Kettering. The Annual Meeting to be held on the Committee night of 5th March.

S Clifton. 5/3/57.

Annual Meeting held 27th March 1956.

The Meeting held. Only the Committee put in full attendance, other members make a poor response to attend.

The Year’s working was read through and was accepted. Officials were then proposed. Treasurer Tassell, was proposed by Mr Smith, seconded Mr Bateman, this was carried and Mr Hillson then moved that all Officers be elected En bloc, this being done. Mr S Allen be asked if he would attend as a Committee man. Outings were then brought up to get members together. Felixstowe and Yarmouth being listed. Yarmouth was the place decided on and it to be on the 23rd June. Mr Bateman was heartily thanked by all present for his good work for the Association.

S Clifton. 5/3/57.

Meeting held 5th March 1957.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Others present: Mr Bateman, R Smith, H Perkins, F Tassell, G Owen, A Smith.

Annual Dinner. Re the Raffle, any profit arising from the sale of tickets should go into the Association Fund. It was decided to grant the Rushden Athletic Club Benevolent Fund £1.1.0, also the Fire Service Benevolent Fund £1.1.0. H Perkins moved that owing to the non attendance of members to the Annual Meeting tonight that it be postponed till 2nd April and that members be notified by cards.

S Clifton. 7/5/57.

Meeting held 7th May 1957.

Chairman S Clifton. Other members present: R Smith, G Owen, F Tassell, W Hillson, S Allen.

The prize money for Seasons Dart Team be paid to G Gell being 15/-. It was decided to try for Sunday evening outing on the 1st Sunday in September. The route to be around the Pitsford Vale area. The Committee to ask members if they desired a seat in the coach. The meeting closed very sharp as the result of the fire warning.

S Clifton. 2/7/57.

Meeting held on 2nd July 1957.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Committee present: Mr Allen, R Smith, H Perkins, F Tassell, W Hillson, G Owen, Mr Bateman.

Sunday Evening Outing. The Coach to be booked for 32 seats with the arrangement for extras if needed. York Bros, for September 1st for about 55 miles. The route being arranged by Mr Perkins. The last day for booking to be 30th June when a meeting will be called. A grant of £3 was made to a sick member.

S Clifton. 3/9/57.

Meeting held 2nd September 1957.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Committee present: Mr Bateman, R Smith, W Hillson, H Perkins, F Tassell, A Smith.

The Evening Trip was discussed over the journey made by the Coach and the time taken afterwards. Mr Clifton thanked all for the effort. One fare was put to the Fund for non attendance. Darts. Owing to the players having little interest it was decided not to enter for the Season of 1957-58 but would review it for the next season. Social Evening. It was put forward for one to be held at the end of November at a charge of 2/- if a number of members could be reached as coming. Next meeting 5th November 1957.

S Clifton. 5/11/57.

Meeting held 4th February 1958.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Committee present were: Mr R Smith, H Perkins, G Owen, S Allen, F Tassell, A Smith, W Hillson.

Social. It was decided that the number of members replying to the circular to hold the Social at the Masonic Hall on March 8th. The caterer to be Mr Cox at charge of 6/- or thereabouts. Music to be supplied by Harrods Radio. The MC for the evening to be Mr H Perkins. The expenses for the prizes for the games etc to be 30/-. Any extras or doubtful members be notified to any of the Committee by March 1st. A Meeting of confirmation of the numbers 25th February at 6.30.

S Clifton. 4/3/58.

Meeting held on 4th March 1958.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Committee members present: Mr Hillson, G Owen, F Tassell, R Smith, Allen and Mr E Perkins. Mr E Perkins had been asked to attend the meeting so as to take over the duty of MC at the social. In reply to the circular sent out to members the number attending the Social was reasonable. Mr Perkins said he was prepared to run a Beetle Drive at the Social with two good prizes. Mr Tassell would provide the cards and all other arrangements be left to Mr E Perkins. Tea and sugar to be provided by Smith and Tassell. Mr Clifton proposed the money for the prizes to be £2. This was carried.

S Clifton. 8/7/58.

Meeting held 8th July 1958.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Other Committee present: Mr Perkins, Allen, R Smith, Owen, Hillson, Tassell.

Letter was read from Mrs Stokes thanking all for the good deeds of the Fund to her husband. Mr Perkins, W Hillson proposed and seconded that £2 be donated to the Fund for a retiring gift for Mr A Timpson who was retiring from the Fire Service after years of good service. This was carried. Sunday Evening Bus Trip. It was proposed to canvas members for the trip on the evening of August 31st. the charge to be 5/- each Adult. The route to be taken as laid down by Mr Perkins. Messrs Johnson’s bus to be booked for the trip. A meeting to be called the Tuesday August 19th for the names of members going on the trip.

S Clifton. 2/9/58.

Meeting held 2nd September 1958.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Committee present: H Perkins, R Smith, F Tassell, W Hillson.

The Sunday Evening trip was considered a success as all the riders were pleased with the ride. The account of monies was talked over but the fiscal position was not arrived at owing to the bill not being returned. Another Evening Social was talked over and it was decided to ask members their views on coming to the Social.

S Clifton. 4/11/58.

Meeting held 4th November 1958.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Committee present were: Mr H Perkins, Mr Hillson, W Bateman, Mr F Tassell.

The Sunday Trip showed that there was £1.10.0 to be taken from the Funds. Mr Perkins, Mr Hillson moved this be passed. Social Evening. Mr Hillson proposed that a Social evening be held early in 1959 at the Masonic Hall and the dates quoted were 14th or 21st February. The charge to be 6/- each adult. Mr E Perkins be asked to run the Amusement with £2 for prizes. Mr Perkins asked that members be sent a circular advising them of the Social. Mr Bateman made a request of the Darts League but after a debate it was that the members who had played had no interest at present so it was best to see who appended in season of 1959.

S Clifton. 2/12/58.

Meeting held 6th January 1959.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Hillson, Tassell, Smith, Perkins were in attendance. The date for the Social was fixed for the 21st February. The Date of February 14th was made for members to reply as for them to book the numbers of them coming. Mr Harrod be asked to provide the music. Mr Perkins was making the arrangements for the entertainment. The usual fee to be allowed for the prizes, this being £2. A meeting be held on the 17th February to fix the numbers of members for the Caterer, this being Mr Cox.

S Clifton. 3/2/59.

Meeting held 1st December 1959.

Chairman Mr Clifton. Others present: R Smith, F Tassell, W Hillson, H Perkins.

Both sick members had received the grants and their thanks were reported to A E Smith and both had received a visit from the National Fund Welfare Officer. Another Old NFS member was reported as being sick but as to being member it was left to contact Mr Bateman to see if he was a paid up member, if in order £2 to be granted. Next meeting 5th January.

S Clifton. 5/1/60.

Notes at back of book not dated:

Rushden were not placed in the Senior Steamer, the event being won by Market Harborough in 30 3/5 secs.

Rushden won the Martins Cup for the Hook Ladder Drill and £1.5s, the Clark Cup and £1.5s for the Junior Motor Pump. Also £2 for the second prize in the Senior Motor Pump and 15s for the second prize for the Escape.

Teams entered: Senior Steamer & Senior Motor Pump: J W Whiting, F Tear, H Bailey, A Timpson & F Underwood.

Junior Motor Pump: J W Whiting, F Tear, A Bailey, A Timpson & F Underwood.

Escape Drill: A Timpson, E Walker, F Tear, F Underwood.

Hook Ladder Drill: Two teams, A Timpson, J Whiting, F Tassell, A Bailey, F Underwood, L Bridgeford.