April 13th 2017

Land Army & Timber Jills (Special Open Evening)
Robert Manton

'Bert" Manton is a local exponent of Rural and Woodland crafts ranging from corn dollies to the disappearing skill of hedge laying. Bert's knowledge includes a vast wealth of information and diaries from the Land Army Girls and Timber Jills. With a variety of information and objects, Bert provides an interesting presentation. Those of you who attended his talk last April will know that he has plenty of knowledge to share.

Please come along and bring your husbands, friends, relatives, neighbours for an interesting evening out just before Easter. £4 for visitors to include refreshments.

Review of the evening

It was agreed that Bert puts on a good show and everyone had an enjoyable evening. He has collected a lot of artefacts over the years and has his own museum to house it all. He provided authentic costumes and instructions for his 5 volunteers and proceeded to interview them in role with an incredible amount of information, including some jokes and anecdotes. There was much laughter in the room.

A raffle was held during the evening when 6 seasonal prizes were won. Delicious refreshments of Easter nests, cup cakes and chocolate biscuits were served during the social time.

Left to right:

Lorraine was the Supervisor, bossy and guarding her petrol can;
Janet the Dairymaid with pail and stool;
Shirley the Timber Jill with axe and saw (her work surprised many people);
Jane the Farm Hand with injured finger, whistle and pole with hook to move the bull;
Barbara the Gardener with wheelbarrow, spade and tyre representing her bike