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50 years ago:From the Radcliffe Times of July 8, 1960
10:58am Friday 9th July 2010
* Amelia Goulding retired after 24 years as head of the domestic subjects department at Radcliffe Technical College.
Lake District break for Secondary lads
10:57am Friday 9th July 2010
BOYS from Radcliffe County Secondary School are pictured outside their hostel while on holiday in Ambleside. It was the school’s ninth annual trip to the Lake District. The boys had a varied programme including mountain climbing, hiking, swimming and sightseeing.
Resistance to merger talks
10:56am Friday 9th July 2010
RADCLIFFE Council refused to take part in further amalgamation talks with Prestwich and Whitefield.
Meals on wheels to expand
11:22am Thursday 1st July 2010
RADCLIFFE Old People’s Welfare Committee announced it would be extending its meals on wheels service.
Girls all dressed up for their grand day out
11:23am Thursday 1st July 2010
DAY TRIPPERS: THERE were big smiles from these happy children as they set out on a half-day trip to Southport. They were members of Radcliffe Co-operative Children’s Society Group and were taken on the outing by the society’s education committee.
50 years ago: From the Radcliffe Times of July 1, 1960
11:24am Thursday 1st July 2010
* A 16-year-old boy was fined 10s for driving a motorbike without a licence.
Thousands turn out at Round Table’s annual extravaganza
10:08am Thursday 24th June 2010
ALL the fun of the fair came to Close Park when Radcliffe Round Table held its second annual gala day.
50 years ago: From the Radcliffe Times of June 24, 1960
10:09am Thursday 24th June 2010
* Six houses had to be supplied by water cart when a water main burst in Bolton Road.
50 years ago: From the Radcliffe Times of June 17, 1960
11:42am Thursday 17th June 2010
* Radio and television comedian Harry Bailey was set to open Radcliffe Round Table’s gala at Close Park.
Town went on the march
11:41am Thursday 17th June 2010
HUNDREDS of prettily-dressed schoolchildren escaped heavy rain when they took part in the town’s annual Whit walks.
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