Rushden Research Group: Alfred Street School Memorial Garden

Alfred Street School Memorial Garden

The Memorial Garden to the memory of the children
who lost their lives when a bomb was dropped on
the school on 3rd October 1940.

In 2006 a plaque was laid in the garden at the
Schoolby the Mayor, Sue Homer.

A blue plaque has been affixed to the wall of the school near the garden to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the disaster.

31^st October 2006

My dear friends Chrissie and Janet together with my sister organised a coffee morning at the local Methodist Church, to raise funds for the memorial garden.

They were helped by their families and church members who all worked very hard and raised £230. I am sure you will agree this was a very good effort, several ex-pupils of Lexenden school attended and we had a very enjoyable time talking about the old days. Please find enclosed a copy of our advert and of course, the cheque for £230.

I wish you well with your fund raising.
Written on behalf of

Mrs. Pat Deverell.

left : the poster for the event

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