John bycroft   0 #1 Posted July 17, 2021 (edited) It was the highlight of my Childhood, being invited to the Christmas party at Richards.  I was 10 in 1956 and had never seen such a spread or been with so many children, all enjoying the festive event. There was entertainment too, though I don't remember what. I only remember the treats, the crackers and the little gifts, and my utter delight at being there.  Edited July 17, 2021 by John bycroft Correction to spelling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jim Hardie   495 #2 Posted July 17, 2021 I went to a couple of Christmas parties at Burngreave Liberal Club around about the same time and recall the same feelings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
John bycroft   0 #3 Posted July 18, 2021 We're was the Burngreave Liberal Club. I only ask because my dad was a member of the Nether Edge Liberal club, and went there often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jim Hardie   495 #4 Posted July 18, 2021 1 hour ago, John bycroft said: We're was the Burngreave Liberal Club. I only ask because my dad was a member of the Nether Edge Liberal club, and went there often. Brunswick Road. On the left hand side heading towards town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jonjo2   10 #5 Posted July 21, 2021 On 17/07/2021 at 20:58, John bycroft said: It was the highlight of my Childhood, being invited to the Christmas party at Richards.  I was 10 in 1956 and had never seen such a spread or been with so many children, all enjoying the festive event. There was entertainment too, though I don't remember what. I only remember the treats, the crackers and the little gifts, and my utter delight at being there.  hi used to go every year,, born across the road, bishop st,  in 56 i would have been 13. memory fading now , but a lady called mrs fowler used to get tickets for us ,,in those days it was a mr. or mrs,..  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Lionel Richtea   9 #6 Posted September 2, 2021 This has to be the most Sheffield thread title I have ever seen - love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...