Bernard Dafter, circa the mid 1980s, New Jersey USA. Bernard's family came originally from Cricklade, where his family had lived since the 1700s. Just after Bernard was born, his family moved to Bampton. His father had been a farm manager in Cricklade and it is thought that he moved to Bampton to manage Home Farm, which was later purchased by the Rouse family. Bernard's brother George was much loved in Bampton being involved in Bampton Town football. Most will remember him as the village postman. In 1937 when Bernard was living in one of the cottages- since demolished- in Lavender Square, he married Phyllis Silman from Black Bourton. They later emigrated to Canada although Bernard still made trips home to Bampton.
Bill Mathews with mother and dogs, at the back of Dutton's shop. At this time Dutton's was the local Chemist, run by Bill Matthews' father. Since then it has been a delicatessen, grocer and greengrocer. It is now a coffee shop and antique shop.
Carnival Queen Inga Rubensteiner, Barbara Laurence, Dinah Dafter & her cousin Allen Danford, late 50s early 60s. Inge lived in Broad Street with her sister and brother-in-law, Ernestine and Roy Stroud. Roy was Church Organist and Choirmaster for many years. Dinah was the daughter of George and Nan Dafter. She later married Barry Taylor. Bampton Carnival was an annual event organised by The Bampton British Legion on Whit Monday.
Death of Horace Holifield Jan 18th 2019. Although Horace did not live in Bampton, He was well-known and loved in Bampton. He did a huge amount for many charitable organisations. He would regularly entertain groups for lunch or tea in his home and garden. The members of the Bampton Bush Club were frequent, appreciative visitors.
