LifestylegalleryNostalgia: 1986BookmarkShareLifestyleByGavin Castle11:12, 13 JUL 2016A right royal time - residents of Fenay Lea Drive, Waterloo, enjoy themselves in spite of the weather. 23rd July 1986.1 of 21Publicans of the Hare and Hounds, Marsden, Brian and Jean Tillotson (centre), help the children and parents celebrate the royal event. 23rd July 1986.2 of 21Putting on the style for a charity 'Good Old Days' - style show are these members of the Doreen France Dancers. The event was held to raise funds for two old people's homes - the Holly, Marsh, and Longdenholme, Greenhead Road, Gledholt. Residents from both homes attended. The show was organised by Huddersfield Technical College student Brendan Kimmage and featured entertainers from many local societies. As well as the dancers there was singing duo Christine Roberts and Stewart Hepplestone, humorous singer Gordon Powell and another duo, Lesley Coleman and Robert Broadbent. The compere was Mr Malcolm Berry. Refreshments at the event, at Spring Grove School, were provided by members of the technical college's catering department. 29th June 1986.3 of 21Even the rain couldn't dampen the royal wedding fever as people took to the streets to celebrate the Duke and Duchess of York's marriage. Dancing in the rain at Holme Close, Grange Moor, are (left to right) Karen Edinborough, Agnes Cockfield, Eva Stead and Karen Norman. 23rd July 1986.4 of 21Food, glorious food helps the street party at Browning Road, Sheepridge, go with a swing. 23rd July 1986.5 of 21Accordionist Mr Max McMurdo, who is the father of one of the members, entertained children at a picnic organised by Lindley Pre-School Playgroup as part of the celebrations for the silver jubilee of the national Pre-School Playgroups Association. Twenty-five children went on the picnic in the grounds of Lindley Methodist Church Hall. They made jubilee flags and hats and completed their work on a silver robot, which is to be exhibited in Lindley Library during the school summer holidays. 18th July 1986.6 of 21Smash hits É international opera singer Miss Katie Flowers (bottom left) added her support to the threatened West Slaithwaite CE Junior and Infants School when she saw the school's own production of Gilbert and Sullivan's Iolanthe. In preparation for the show the 14-strong cast saw a BBC video of Iolanthe in which Miss Flowers took the lead role. And when the singer moved into the Colne Valley recently, two of the pupils went to get some hints. Miss Flowers could not resist seeing the production and the following morning went back to the school to talk about opera. 'The performance and the set-up at school are both splendid - I fully support keeping the school open,' she said. Kirklees Council hopes to close the school but has been forced to delay plans because a parents' action group won the right to challenge the proposals in the High Court. 17th July 1986.7 of 21Beavering away - members of the one-month-old Salendine Nook scouts beaver colony were given a guided tour of Huddersfield Fire Station. Pictured with fireman Peter Willis are, from left, Guy Colville, Jonathan Ridge and Seven Westmorland. The colony, for six to eight-year-old potential cub scouts, is the first in Huddersfield North District and is based at Salendine Nook Baptist Chapel. They are led by leader Mrs Carolyn Charlesworth and her assistants Mrs Kathleen Dearden, Mrs Lynn Hargreaves and Mrs Norma Jones. 17th July 1986.8 of 21Taking a closer look at Dr Who's famous time-travelling Tardis at Almondbury Library Ð and keeping a close eye on superhero Spiderman. Pictured at the event to get children into the library habit are Almondbury Junior School pupils (from left) Catherine Doran, Christopher Beevers and Colleen Bevan with Spiderman - alias librarian Mrs Gillian Merriman. The Tardis is touring Kirklees libraries, which are keen to attract youngsters over the long summer holidays. The fun included visits from other do-gooders, Superman and Batman. 17th July 1986.9 of 21Mr Peter Clarkson, who is retiring after 13 years as headmaster of Royds Hall High School, Paddock is presented with a camera by pupils (from left) Lee Derrick (head boy), Adrian Waite (deputy head boy), Linda Wear (head girl) and Janine Lomas (deputy head girl). Mr Clarkson, of Marsh, started his career at Huddersfield New College, where he taught technical studies for about 11 years. He then became deputy head of the Agnes Stewart High School, Leeds, and four years later moved to Royds Hall. Born in Paddock, Mr Clarkson is a support group member for the Huddersfield Hospice Appeal. The Royds Hall staff presented him with a compact disc player at a special dinner dance, and there was a farewell coffee reception. 16th July 1986.10 of 21Hello playmates - this cheerful group of toddlers from Quarry Hill playgroup found a new friend in Mr George Sykes, a resident of The Homestead, Almondbury. The group held a Teddy bears' picnic with games and a Punch and Judy show at The Homestead, which is to close shortly for renovation. 16th July 1986.11 of 21Akela Janet Depledge pictured with her leaving cake and cubs, from left, Christopher Somerville, Gary Walker, Tow Walker, Matthew Buck, Richard Gowan and Adam Kitson. 14th July 1986.12 of 21All dressed up and ready to go are Dick Whittington character (from left) Daniel Shaw, Shabana Khan and Ailsa Brogan, who took part in the musical drama at Stile Common Infants School. The children acted, sang and played recorded and percussion at the evening event, attended by parents and friends. The show as produced by Mrs J Weavill and Mrs S Slater. 16th July 1986.13 of 21Headmistress Mrs Audrey Marson is seen with a selection of her former pupils. She is retiring after almost 40 years in teaching. Mrs Marson, who trained and first taught in Liverpool, has been in charge at Moorcross C of E Infants School, Crosland Moor, since it opened nine years ago. She has worked in West Yorkshire schools for most of her career, including a spell as acting head at Crosland Moor's other infants' school. At a special presentation ceremony, past members of staff were there to hear pupils sing tributes to Mrs Marson, a mother of two. Also present were members of Kirklees Council, school inspectors and police. Gifts were also presented to her by teachers, caretaking staff - and the lollipop lady who works near the school. Mrs Marson, who lives at Edgerton, is hoping to retire to the east coast. 15th July 1986.14 of 21Pedal power - setting off on a fundraising 50-mile tandem ride are (from left) John Radford and six-year-old Emma, Alistair Gibson with five-year-old Jane and Denise Broadbent with Daniel, three. 13th July 1986.15 of 21Traditional country dancing for these youngsters from Lepton C of E School at the school's annual maypole dance. The children gave exhibitions of maypole dancing and gymnastics. The event was organised for parents and friends of the school and refreshments were served afterwards. 14th July 1986.16 of 21A flashback to the Good Old Days is provided by parents and children from Outlane Infants School. All 220 children put on a Victorian-style concert for parents as part of the school's centenary celebrations. It included old music hall songs and separate items by each of the eight classes. About 400 parents attended, some in Victorian dress. After the concert, there was an open afternoon when the parents were invited to look at projects the children had done on life 100 years ago. The concert was repeated for grandparents and local pensioners. 11th July 1986.17 of 21Keeping in the swim for Sport Aid are these children from the junior section of the Huddersfield Cambridge Ladies Club, who raised £159.79 in a sponsored swim. Pictured with the cash are Lauren Parton (left) and Rebecca Kelly, who were among 20 children taking part. Six adult members also raised £114.90 when they held a separate sponsored swim for Sport Aid. Both events were at Cambridge Road Baths, Huddersfield. 10th July 1986.18 of 21The roll of the dice Ð Richard Smailing tries his hand at one of the stalls at Mirfield Parish Church fete, watched by cub leaders, from left, Jean Edward, Janette Green and Rachel Green. Huddersfield Town promotions manager Steve Kindon opened the event, which was held in the grounds of St Mary's Church. Entertainment was provided by the Dewsbury Rose Majorettes and there were various stalls and sideshows, such as pony rides, tombola, ducking stool and a darts game. Proceeds were for church funds. There was a children's fancy dress competition which was won by Matthew Smith, with Victoria Ovenden second and third were Daniel and Kristian Rotchell. 28th June 1986.19 of 21These youngsters from Cross Lane Primary School, Elland, have received special awards for their hard work and good behaviour. The awards are given each year as a memorial to a woman who first received a prize for obedience and diligence when she was a pupil of South End School, Elland, in 1884. The tradition of presenting prizes to youngsters showing those same qualities was started after the womanÕs death in 1958. Pictured with their book prizes are (from left) Claire Mitchell, Ruth Botterill, James Baume, Cheryl Hardy, Rachael Agus and Joanne Walker. The youngsters, all fourth year pupils, will start at Brooksbank School, Elland, in September. 9th July 1986.20 of 21The giant bear found a few friends at a fete in Mirfield. He was a special guest at Battyeford First School's annual carnival and joined in the fun on the inflatable fun castle. Other events included stalls, sideshows and games. The fete was organised by the school parent teachers association and raised more than £350 for their funds. 5th July 1986.21 of 21