Collection of SPAJERS dance tickets from 1958 and 1960 and 1970. for Shirt Race Ball held at Weald Manor and WI Hall. Featuring Frantic Fred and his Fantastic Foursome, his Family and his Frolics. Fabulous Butch Quartz (who was Fred's son) and his Four Pintz, Profit was used to promote the Shirt Race
Various letters, receipts and newspaper cuttings from the records of the SPAJERS. Poster advertising the exhibition in the Vesey Room, on 11 September 2011 The receipts from local businesses and Brewery, thank you letters from the pensioners, Entry Rules, Lists of winners, Newspaper cuttings from Oxford Mail and Gazette
2004 Programme for the Donkey Derby, annual event held on August Bank Holiday and organised by the SPAJERS. Proceeds from this go to the senior citizens of Bampton and used to provide a monetary Christmas gift and possible summer outing. The Donkeys are ridden by children in races, which are sponsored by local businesses and bets are made on the winners. Held in Sandford's Field with accompanying Fete.
2006 Programme for the Donkey Derby, annual event held on August Bank Holiday and organised by the SPAJERS. Proceeds from this go to the senior citizens of Bampton and used to provide a monetary Christmas gift and possible summer outing. The Donkeys are ridden by children in races, which are sponsored by local businesses and bets are made on the winners. Held in Sandford's Field with accompanying Fete.
2022 Programme and a variety of photos showing donkeys before saddles were used, and some senior citizens enjoying the teas. Roy Shergold, Ann Shergold, Rita Govier. Ralph and Primrose Seacole, Mrs Clarke, Joan Pearce, Mr and Mrs Taylor, Freda Bradley, Mrs Elward, Miss Hobbs SPAJERS COMMITTEE Andrew Money Chairman Simon Chatterton Vice Chairman lan Watson Treasurer Michael Fallon Secretary Julia Williams Social Media and communications Don Rouse Advertising and PR Nick Rivett Committee Member Mike Dunbar Committee Member Josie Buckingham Committee Member Ollie Weaver Committee Member Connor Mcclure Committee Member Toby Perry Committee
Copy of Newspaper Cutting reporting the passing of Jean Countess of Donoughmore. This is the mother of Lord Donoughmore, the 8th Earl of Donoughmore resident of Bampton, he lived in The Manor for several years and a prominent member of the SPAJERS and other Bampton organisations. The article also reports on the kidnapping of Lord and Lady Donoughmore by the IRA in 1974 and made National headlines.
Programme of village events planned for the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002 from 31st May to 4th June Includes Bell ringing in the Church, the SPAJERS 50th Shirt Race, Flower Festival, Art Exhibition, Garlands, Sports Day and Plant Sale. Commemorative Mugs and a Barn Dance in the Market Square