Wellingborough News, 8th July 1882, transcribed by Kay Collins
BAND OF HOPE EXCURSION—On Monday last the members of the Bands of Hope had their annual trip to the seaside, and a great number of friends also accompanied them. Messrs. Denton and Son's warehouse was closed, and the men joined the trip. The following Bands of Hope started from Higham Station:—
Higham Ferrers Wesleyan, Rushden Old Baptist, Succoth, and Independent Wesleyan, and Irthlingborough Wesleyan. These and the public that accompanied them made up a total of 1,113 who took a ticket at Higham Station for Cleethorpes. The whole were dispatched in excellent order by Mr. Woodward and his subordinates and in good time. On the excursionists returning at night it was discovered that a lad, named Fred Baxter, aged 11 years, had been left behind, to the grief of his parents, but he turned up at eight o'clock on Tuesday morning, having got into the wrong train at Cleethorpes, and gone to Sheffield. The officials there sent him on to Peterborough by the express, and from thence to Higham by the first train on Tuesday morning.
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Wellingborough News, 8th July 1887, transcribed by Kay Collins
BAND of HOPE EXCURSION—The annual Band of Hope Excursion took place on Monday last, when about 500 persons from Rushden booked from Higham Ferrers to Hunstanton. The trains arrived and returned in good time, and a very enjoyable day was spent.
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Wellingborough & Kettering News 05/07/1889, transcribed by Peter Brown
Trip to Skegness - The annual trip to the seaside of the Rushden Band of Hope Union, came off on Monday last, when Skegness was the place visited. As early as 4.30 in the morning many were making their way to the London and North-Western Station, at Higham Ferrers. Here the numbers were so great that it was found necessary to run two trains. The first train started at 5.45, and after brief stoppages at Peterborough, Spalding and Boston, Skegness was reached at 8.25, twenty minutes earlier than the bills stated. Several of the visitors were struck with the improvements of the town which had been made during recent years. Numbers went sailing, and a good percentage paid the usual penalty, whilst the whale exhibition was an attraction for many, and the switchback railway also received good patronage. Tea was provided for the junior members of the Bands of Hope, to the number of 250, at the Scarborough Restaurant. The return home was commenced at seven o’clock, and after a pleasant ride Higham Ferrers was reached at ten o’clock. No less than 1,200 patronised the trip, and the whole arrangements reflect credit on the officials of the Band of Hope Union and the railway authorities.
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Wellingborough News, 29th August 1890, transcribed by Kay Collins
Choir Outing—On Thursday the choir and teachers connected with the Congregational Church journeyed to Castle Ashby for a day’s outing. The party, numbering 36, arrived at Castle Ashby about midday, and spent a very pleasant holiday in inspecting the grounds, and were also shown round the house. Tea was partaken of on the lawn at the Falcon Inn, and the friends, who were accompanied by the Rev. A. C. and Mrs. Smith, reached Rushden soon after nine, having enjoyed a pleasant outing.
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Rushden Argus, 7th May 1897, transcribed by Kay Collins
Succoth Band of Hope—The closing meeting of the season was held on Tuesday last, presided over by Mr. F. Vorley. Recitations were given by Masters J. Cranch, H. Bennett, and L. Bennett. At the close of the meeting Mr. B. Vorley announced that the trip to the seaside has been arranged for Clacton-on-sea, and that the United Band of Hope festival would be held on Whit Monday. It was decided to purchase some flags so as to take part in the procession.
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The Rushden Argus, 30th July 1897, transcribed by Kay Collins
Picnic.—Through the kindness of Mr. W. Pare, who is spending his holidays at Sharnbrook, paying his devotions at the shrine of Isaac Walton, the members of the Old Baptist Choir and a few friends spent a most enjoyable afternoon in the old Bedford village on Saturday. The party, which numbered about thirty, reached Sharnbrook about four o'clock, some on cycles and others in traps. Mr. Pare then entertained them to tea, and subsequently an adjournment was made to the delightful meadows, where the evening was pleasantly spent with singing and games. A start for home was made about nine o'clock, but a difficulty occurred owing to one of the lady cyclists being without her light, and also one of the traps being without lamps. No one wished to end the day with a summons so heads were put together, and a young man let the young lady have his lamp, whilst he sailed home carrying a gallipot with a piece of candle at the bottom. The trap was accommodated with a stable lantern, so Bedford’s bylaws were fully complied with. Rushden was safely reached about ten o’clock.
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Wellingborough News, 12th September 1902, transcribed by Kay Collins
SUNDAY SCHOOL EXCURSION—On Saturday last, at the annual excursion of the Northamptonshire Sunday School Union, the Rushden and District Sunday School Union was represented by Messrs. J. Jaques, E. Wrighton, J. Sikes, F. Corby, P. Collins, and H. Knight (secretary). The officials of the Nottingham Sunday School Union made splendid arrangements for the comfort and pleasure of the visitors, and the outing was of a most enjoyable character. Addresses of fraternal greeting were given at the tea in the Mechanics' Hall, and a response was given by Mr. A. P. Hawtin for Northampton, Miss Lammie for Kettering, and Mr. J. Jaques for Rushden.
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Rushden Echo, 26th August 1910, transcribed by Peter Brown
THE ANNUAL OUTING of the lndependent Wesleyan Church Bible Class took place on Saturday, the destination of the members being Mears Ashby. Here they enjoyed an excellent tea, the company being quite ready for it by this time. The party then proceeded by a circuitous route to Sywell, where they viewed every department in the water-works, the experience proving exceedingly interesting. Mr. Asher Abbott supplied the brakes.
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The Rushden Echo 6th August 1915, transcribed by Kay Collins
The Members of High-street Independent Wesleyan Bible Class had an outing on Wednesday, driving to St. Neots in two brakes.
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Rushden Echo & Argus, 25th June 1920, transcribed by Kay Collins
Teachers’ Outing—Rushden Park-road Wesleyan Sunday School teachers held their quarterly social on Sunday in the form of a picnic at Bozeat. Upwards of 80 members and friends journeyed by motor char-a-banc and bicycles. The party were entertained at the Grange by Mr. and Mrs. F. Skeeles, who kindly provided tea on the lawn. Tables and crockery were lent by Bozeat Independent Wesleyan friends. A vote of thanks to the host and hostess was accorded on the motion of Mr. A. Gadsby (senior superintendent), seconded by Mr. J. Dickens and supported by the Rev. C. Evans, F.R.A.S. An enjoyable evening was spent at games, competitions, etc. A cricket match, ladies v gentlemen was played and many amusing races were run. The company returned home at 9p.m.
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Rushden Echo and Argus Friday 23rd June 1922, transcribed by Susan Manton
Choir Outing
By the kind invitation of Mr. F. J. Sharwood, president of the Park Road Baptist Choir, the members and a few friends, to the number of 50 went on an enjoyable outing on Saturday by the circular tour to St. Neots and Old Warden. The party left Rushden at 1pm and on reaching Old Warden tea was served. An enjoyable time was spent visiting the beautiful old church and the pine woods where the choir conducted by Mr. Bernard Tomkins, gave part songs, much to the pleasure of the villagers. Return via Bedford, where a halt was made for about two hours. Supper was provided in the Dujon Restaurant, other part songs being rendered, Mr. J Lindsay Clipson A.R.C.O. officiating at the piano. The Rev. J. A. Sutherland accompanied the party. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Sharwood on the motion of Mr. Stanley Knight (secretary), seconded by Mr. Tomkins and supported by Mr. S. C. Brightwell. Resuming the journey, Rushden was reached at 11pm.
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Rushden Echo and Argus Friday 23rd June 1922, transcribed by Susan Manton
Succoth Chapel
Services in connection with the 15th anniversary of the Succoth Baptist Sunday School, Rushden, were held on Sunday, when Pastor C. A. Freston, of Walsall, preached both morning and evening. In the afternoon a special address was given to the scholars by Pastor Freston. In continuation a service was held on Monday evening when Pastor Freston again delivered a helpful discourse. All the services were fairly well attended and the total collections amounted to £12.11s. 0½d which were in aid of the Sunday School funds. Pastor Freston has preached the annual sermons for several years in succession and his discourses were greatly appreciated.
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Rushden Echo, 11th July 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins
Outing—A party of about 36, consisting of the Bible Class of the Rushden Succoth Baptist Church went to Woburn Sands by charabanc on Saturday last, calling at Olney on the outward journey. The party started at 1.30p.m., arriving at their destination at 4.30, and tea was served at five o’clock. After driving through the park, the party started home at seven o’clock, stopping for a short time at Bedford and arriving home about 10.p.m. Mr Asher Abbott supplied the charabanc.
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Rushden Echo, 24th June 1927, transcribed by Peter Brown
MOTHERS’ OUTING – Two charabancs full of happy trippers were to be seen at Leamington on Tuesday, when St Mary’s Mothers’ Union, on the occasion of their annual outing, visited what is styled “the cleanest town in England.” The journey to Warwick was also made, and a happy time was spent. Mr George Robinson supplied the charabancs.
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Rushden Echo, 25th July 1930
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An outing of the Primitive Methodists Sunday School - 50 children, teachers and parents, to Skegness. Arrangements were made by Mr F Eyre, and George Robinson provided the transport. It took 4 hours
to get there, after a roadside stop for refreshments, they arrived at 11am. On the return return they
made stops at Spalding and at Peterborough.
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