Royal Visitors
Including:- The Prince of Wales was guest of
honour at church concert 1993
1935 Silver Jubilee
Celebrations
King George V and Queen Mary.
School closed for Silver Jubilee. All children presented with a Jubilee
Mug by Mr A Dent and a Union Jack by Mrs R Long.
Celebration programme read as
following:-
10.45
United Service in Cawston Parish Church.
Cawston Branch British Legion, Cawston Prize Silver Band,
Rangers, Guides, Scouts, Friendly Societies.
Regalia to be worn if possible.
12.45
Grand Decorated Parade.
Two Horse Waggons, Motor Cars, Trade Carts and Private
Traps assemble on Market Hill for judging 12.45
Prizes:-
1st 15/- 2nd 10/- 3rd 3/- for horse waggons,
1st 10/- 2nd 5/- for motor cars,
1st 10/- 2nd 7/6 3rd 5/- for trade carts and private cars.
Marshall:- F. W. Howell, Egq.
Judges:- Messrs H. Wells, E. S. Wells, H Budrey,
E. Lawes, Mrs Bradburne, Mrs S.E. Pye,
Mrs Chambers.
12.45
Grand Decorated Parade.
Decorated Bicycles and Perambulators assemble on market
Hill for judging 12.45.
Prizes:- 1st 7/6 2nd 5/- 3rd 3/- for Decorated Perambulators.
Judges:- Mrs Office, Senr. Mrs N. B. Howard, Mrs Baldry.
1.30
Grand Procession. Marshal:- F. W. Howell, Esq.
Cawston Prize Silver Band, Decorated Motor Cars, School Children in
Decorated Waggons,
Decorated Trade Carts, Private carts and Bicycles. Route:- Sygate and Eastgate.
3.0
Baby Show at the Church Farm by kind permission of Mrs Payne, for Cawston babies
under 2 years
of age. Prizes:- 1st 10/- 2nd 7/6 3rd 5/-. Judge:- Nurse
George.
10/- will be presented to the first male child and the first female child born
ib Cawstonon or after the 6th
May 1935. The children to be named respectively Gerrge and Mary.
3.30
Planting the Commemoration Copper Beech Tree on land kindly given by Mrs
Granville Duff.
4.0
Free Tea will be provided for all children and people of 70 and over.
A Silver Mug will be presented to each child by Mrs Bradburne.
Light refreshments will be provided for all.
Parishioners of 70 and over will be given a Commemoration Canister of Tea which
will be delivered
to their homes.
5.30
Grand Sports Programe.
By kind permission of Mr W. A. Payne on the Homestead, arranged by Major H.
Rodwell .
Races and Prizes for Infants.
Prizes
1st
2nd
3rd
50 yards.
Girls under 10
years
3/-
2/-
1/-
50 yards.
boys under 10 years
3/-
2/-
1/-
75 yards.
Girls under 11 years
4/-
3/-
2/-
75 yards.
Boys under 11 years
4/-
3/-
2/-
100 yards.
Girls under 17
years
5/-
4/-
3/-
100 yards.
Boys under 17 years
5/-
4/-
3/-
100 yards
Men, Open
6/-
5/-
4/-
100 yards
Woman, Open
6/-
5/-
4/-
100 yards
Men over 40 but
under 60 years
6/-
5/-
4/-
100 yards
Men over 60 years
6/-
5/-
4/-
75 yards
Woman over 50 years
6/-
5/-
4/-
240 yards
Men. Open
7/6
6/-
4/6
1 Mile
Men. Cycle. Open
7/6
6/-
4/6
100 yards
Woman. Thread
Needle. Cycle. Open
6/-
5/-
4/-
75 yards
Woman and Girls Egg
and Spoon, Open
5/-
4/-
3/-
75 yards
Mixed, Three Leg
Race. Open
5/-
4/-
3/-
75 yards
Men. Sack Race. Open
5/-
4/-
3/-
75 yards
Woman. Sack Race.
Open
5/-
4/-
3/-
Tug-of-War
Woman, Married v Single, 8 Prizes at
2/6
Tug-of-War
Men. Teams of Eight
8 Prizes at
2/6
Ankle Judging
Competition. Woman
5/-
4/-
3/-
No Competitor may
take more then on First Prize
Presentation of Prizes by Mr. H. Rodwell.
Dancing on the Lawn
1937 Coronation Celebrations
The programme read as
following:-
10.45am with a united service in Cawston Parish Church which was also attended
by the Cawston Branch British Legion, Cawston Prize Silver Band, Rangers,
Guides, Scouts and Friendly Societies. Regalia to be worn if possible.
1.00pm-Grand Decorated Parade. Assemble on Market
Hill for Judging - Marshal:- F.W. Howell Esq.
Two Horse Wagons:- Judges - Capt. Palmer,
Messes A.I. Dent and H. Budrey.
Prizes 1st £1.10.0. - 2nd £1. - 3rd 10/0
Motor Cars;- Judges - Mrs. Bradburne,
Miss F. Wells, Mrs Chambers.
Prizes 1st 10/- - 2nd 7/6 -3rd 5/-
Trade Carts, Trade Cars and Private Traps.
Judges - Mrs. Bradburne, Miss F. Wells and
Mrs. Chambers.
Prizes 1st 10/- - 2nd 7/6 - 3rd 5/-
Decorated Bicycles - Judges - Mrs. Rodwell, Mrs. Howell and Mrs.
C. Tuddenham.
Prizes - 1st 7/6 - 2nd 5/- - 3rd 3/-
Decorated Perambulators - Judges - Mrs. Rodwell, Mrs. Howell and Mrs. C.
Tuddenham.
Prizes - 1st 7/6 - 2nd 5/- - 3rd 3/-
Fancy Dress Parade - Judges - Mrs. H. Palmer, Mrs. N.R. Howard and Mrs. C. Pye.
Prizes - Ladies and Gents - 1st 4/- - 2nd 3/- - 3rd 2/-
Girls and Boys 11 and under - 1st 3/- - 2nd 2/- - 3rd 1/-
1.45pm Grand Procession - Marshal - F.W. Howell Esq.
Cawston Prize Silver Band.
Decorated Motor Cars, School Children in Decorated Wagons, Decorated Trade Cars,
Trade Cars, Private Traps, Bicycles, Perambulators etc.
Route via Sygate and Eastgate returning to The Homestead by kind invitation of
Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Payne.
3.30pm Folk Dancing by Cawston School Children.
3.55pm Coronation Mugs will be presented to Cawston School Children by Mr.
and Mrs. A.I. Dent.
4.00pm A Free sit down Tea will be provided for all children. (if wet in
the Institute)
A
Free sit down Meat Tea will be provided for all parishioners including a pint of
beer for
the men. (if wet in Mr. Payne's barn)
Will Grown-ups kindly bring a knife and fork.
4.14pm Ladies' Tea
5.00pm Gentlemen's Tea
6.00pm Grand Sports Programme commences.
7.00pm The King's Speech and the other Speeches will be broadcast on
the Lawn.
9.00pm Presentation of Prizes by Mrs Mc Dougall and Dancing on the
lawn.
The Coronation was celebrated
enthusiastically by the parish 2nd June, 1953.
The school children had a weeks holiday, with Coronation day on June 2nd.,
when despite heavy rain a procession of decorated floats, a football match,
a fancy dress competition and parish teas went ahead and were enjoyed by
all ages.
The Programme read as following:-
8 am Holy Communion in Cawston Parish Church
10am United Service in Cawston Parish Church with
Cawston Silver Band in attendance
1.30pm Grand Decorated Parade,
Assemble on Market Hill for Judging
Marshal:- Mr C.A.Pye
Horse Wagons, Tractors, Cars.
Judgers- Mrs H. Mc Dougall, Messrs G.N.Foster
L. Cross. A Ramsey.
Special Prizes for decorated bicycles and perambulators.
Fancy Dress Parade- Judges:- Mesdames M. Clark, S. Dent.
G. N. Foster. H. Rodwell, J.P. Shaw. Van Camp.
1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes in Four Glasses:- 1 & 2:- Girls & Boys under 10
3 & 4:- Girls & Boys over 10
1.45pm Grand Procession,
Cawston Silver Prize Band, Route via Sygate and Eastgate returning to the
Homestead. (By kind permission of Mr R.J.Payne)
4.00pm Football Match
5.00pm Tea for Children in C.C.M.I. Followed by presentation
of souvenirs by
Major H. Rodwell, M.C. Chairman of the Parish Council.
A Buffet Tea will be free for everyone.
6.15pm Sports on the Homestead.
9.00pm Gala Dance in C.C.M.I. Tickets 2/- M.C. Mr S.Lee. The
Modernaires Band
Sunday, 31st May--Trinity Sunday:- An Order of Divine Service has been issued by
command of the Queen. Services at usual times.
Monday, 1st June:- Tea for the older folk in the C.C.M.I. at 5.00pm
25th May:- School Managers and parents were invited to the school where the Rev.
E.F.W. Ames
presented to each child a "Coronation New Testament" , the gift of the Norfolk
Education Committee.
Silver Jubilee
1977 saw the Queen's Silver Jubilee. Villages, towns
and cities all over the country celebrated the event with
parades and street parties. In Cawston it was memorable
occasion, with a whole week of varied activities, including special services,
floats, sports events at the School, a Jubilee Disco, Maypole Dancing, a
concert by Cawston Band,
and the street party in the High Street, which was possibly the highlight of the
festivities. The photos and programme below give you
an idea of how Cawston celebrated.
For Jubilee School Photo
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Jubilee Queen
Mrs Evelyn Duffield with her two Princesses Jessica Farnham & Mandy Key
Cawston Church Choir, Jubilee Float Winners.
Back of truck-?-on box-Richard Dack-behind him Kevin Cook-
Front Julian Connelly-behind him Terence Lobbick-
In shelter far back-Darren Black-next Tom Ching-?-Anthony Dack.
26th July 1981: Children with Royal Wedding mugs presented to them after a
service at
Cawston Church for the wedding of Prince Charles & Lady Diana Spencer 29th July
1981.
On
May 27th 2003 the Primary School had celebrations
for the 50 years of our Queen's Reign with a variety of Jubilee activities
for the children culminating with a special party and the presentation of
commemorative mementos for all the children.
Sunday June 2nd 2003 a United Service was held in St. Agnes' Church.
Sunday June 16th 2003 a Summer Fayre was held at the Primary School
which was organised by the Friends of Cawston Primary.
Royal
Visitors In 1294 Edward 1
came here on a hunting trip.
The Church visitors book show Queen
Elizabeth, The Queen Mother was
here in 1982 and again in 1984.
Friday 21st May 1993
The Prince of Wales was guest of honour at a concert at Cawston Church staged by
Music in Country Churches of which he is patron.
The Prince chatted to Scouts, schoolgirls and other locals on his short walk
from the helicopter landing field on the farm of Mr Jimmy Payne. (also used as
car park)
The Prince heard soprano Yvonne Kenny and pianist Malcolm Martineau perform
works by Schubert, Mahler, Liszt, Hahn and Walton.
The Prince arrive by Helicopter at Church Farm
and chats to farmer Mr Jimmy Payne and Mrs Peggy Farm
Lindy Barringer left of Jimmy Payne
