We end this look back through the Parish Council Minute Books by sharing with you some of the national events that touched the lives of Froyle people.
April 22nd 1901
“The Chairman, having received cards from the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire for subscriptions towards the Queen Victoria Memorial Fund, it was resolved that one be placed at each Post Office at Upper and Lower Froyle and School.”
March 21st 1935
“Meeting devoted to Jubilee Celebrations of 25th reign of King George. Further Meeting to be held in Hut for collection of subscriptions.”
March 29th 1935
“Sir Hubert Miller reported that £42.0.5. had been collected for the Silver Jubilee. He had made enquiries with regard to obtaining a Band from the West Yorkshire Regiment which price was to be £25 from 4pm to 8pm. It was suggested that a tree should be planted to mark the event.”
April 15th 1935
“Commencing the day with Service at St.Mary’s at 11.30, other items were as follows - tea for children, with mugs to be given by Sir Hubert as his present to the children. Tea for adults, if possible. Sports, cricket, dancing and a bonfire.”
May 22nd 1946
“Committee of 12 have been formed for Victory celebrations.”
November 6th 1947
“It was decided to celebrate the Royal Wedding on Nov.20th by giving all children in the parish a tea, to be followed by a conjuring performance. Chairman arranged for a tea for about 90 children to be provided by the Swan Hotel, Alton at 2/-each.” (What a lot of children we had in the village then!)
March 16th 1953
“The next £40 by Precept be allotted to Childrens Coronation Festivities.”
April 27th 1953
“Vicar to be interviewed about ringing the churchbells for the Coronation. Froyle W.I. were given permission to plant four trees to commemorate the Coronation, the site to be fixed later.”
February 26th 1965
“Special meeting held to consider the Winston Churchill Memorial Appeal. Agreed to have house to house collection from 20th March-27th March.”
December 1st 1976
“It was thought undesirable to join in joint Jubilee Celebrations with Binsted & Bentley. Date suggested was 7th June 1977.”February 2nd 1977
“Jubilee Celebrations to include:-childrens races, a tea, bonfire and Village Dance organised by the Football Club - tickets £1. It was hoped to include dances suitable for all ages. Lord Mayor Treloar College to be approached so that pond at Upper Froyle be turned into a Jubilee Green.”
April 14th 1977
“LMTC hand over Upper Froyle Pond at West End at rent of £1 a year.”
May 22nd 1977
“Jubilee celebrations programme:-11:00 - Races organised by the Prince of Wales, 2.45 to 3.45 - Football Club event, 3.45 to 4.45 - Childrens races, 5 pm - Childrens teas, 6 pm - Bonfire, 8.30 pm - Village Dance.”
September 28th 1977
Jubilee Committee decided to provide a suitable seat for the Recreation Ground.
November 30th 1977
“Jubilee Auction raised £184.45. Froyle Cook Book raised £120.05.”
May 1981
“It was agreed that the Council should not organise any event for the Royal Wedding Day.”
November 23rd 1994
The Council discussed plans for celebrating the Anniversary of V.E. Day on May 8th, 1995. It is hoped to provide a tea party for the children and a bonfire, barbecue, and firework display in the evening.