BADSEY VETERANS – A SEASON OF BIRTHDAYS

Age shall not wither them, Nor custom stale their infinite variety.

The pleasant village of Badsey might well be described as one which is the peaceful abode of multitudes of veterans, to whom Shakespeare’s (adapted) words most suitably apply.  Of the total inhabitants of something over 1,100 there are no less than 46 who are over 70 years of age, and of these at least 20 are in, or have passed, their 80th year.

DEATH OF AN OLD SOLDIER – A well known and highly respected resident of Badsey died on Monday last in the person of Mr Henry Stewart, who had reached the age of 77 years.  Mr Stewart was a native of Bretforton, was an old soldier, and served 21 years with the colours.  He joined the old 37th Foot (the Hampshire Regiment), and served twice in India, but never saw active service.  He was promoted from private to sergeant on account of his good work during an outbreak of cholera.  He married a Miss Geden, of Badsey, who accompanied him to India, where five

Mrs Bent presided at Wickhamford in the absence of Mrs Litterick.  Mrs Boston reported that £12 11s 3d had been collected in the village for the cancer research fund.  An outing was suggested for the autumn, and names were taken for the group meeting to be held at Blockley on October 21.  Mrs Bent is sick visitor for September.  The competition next month is for the best cake.  Mr Harte was welcomed and gave a talk on silver.  Mrs Garvey and Mrs Thomas took charge of the silver brought by members.  The tea hostesses were Mrs Sutton, Mrs Goldie, Mrs Hemming