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Lynne · 16-10-2007, 16:07

Whenever I think of the wonderful old days the working mens club picnics and christmas parties of the 50's and 60's always come to my mind. I have not lived in Accrington for many years, so these annual events could still be around today.
But to me as a kid they were many times the highlight of my year.
When the coach (or sharrabang as my dad called it) drew up to the club door we all piled on with our name badges in case we got lost. My Dad was a member of the AEU and Willow Mount, my uncle Canine and Band Club so even if we could not afford a holiday at least I was guaranteed 4 days out. Southport, Blackpool Tower Circus and a Fun Fare in Manchester but I can't remember the name were always the favourites.
At Christmas I loved the parties with fun and games and of course anyone who could sing a song got sixpence, and we never left without a gift. The Canine club in addition to the gifts always gave fruit a big red apple and tangerines.
Does anyone else have fond memories of these wonderful days.

16-10-2007, 16:07	#1
Lynne Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 54 Liked: 4 times Rep Power: 0	WMC's picnics and xmas parties Whenever I think of the wonderful old days the working mens club picnics and christmas parties of the 50's and 60's always come to my mind. I have not lived in Accrington for many years, so these annual events could still be around today. But to me as a kid they were many times the highlight of my year. When the coach (or sharrabang as my dad called it) drew up to the club door we all piled on with our name badges in case we got lost. My Dad was a member of the AEU and Willow Mount, my uncle Canine and Band Club so even if we could not afford a holiday at least I was guaranteed 4 days out. Southport, Blackpool Tower Circus and a Fun Fare in Manchester but I can't remember the name were always the favourites. At Christmas I loved the parties with fun and games and of course anyone who could sing a song got sixpence, and we never left without a gift. The Canine club in addition to the gifts always gave fruit a big red apple and tangerines. Does anyone else have fond memories of these wonderful days.