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Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994There was a rota of 16 teams. In this photo are Margaret Norris, Janet King and Yvonne Kime. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023
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Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994A team of 5 would cook meals from 9am until 11.30am. 20 to 30 meals per round were delivered with 3 rounds each Monday to Thursday. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023
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Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994A typical meal: Cheese & onion flan, potatoes, sprouts, Cherry Eve's pudding with custard. Price in May 1994 £1.25. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023
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Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994Barbara Preston and Ms Bircher loading the van outside Marple Senior Citizens' Hall. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023
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Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994Barbara Preston and Ms Bircher loading the van outside Marple Senior Citizens' Hall. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023
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Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994Barbara Preston and Ms Bircher head off in the van from Marple Senior Citizens' Hall. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023
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Mrs Harriet Gaskin and family at the Toll HouseMrs Harriet Gaskin with Mrs Bradshaw and Mrs Greenhalgh (her mother and grandmother) descending from the Dan Bank Toll House towards Marple Brook - it's an unusual angle, they are going down the small road opposite Dooley Lane. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Sep 12, 2023
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Mrs Harriet Gaskin and family at Roman BridgeMrs Harriet Gaskin with daughter Maud, Mrs Bradshaw and Mrs Greenhalgh (mother and grandmother) on the Roma Bridge. One of the men in the foreground is Albert Gaskin but we don't know which. From Marple Local History Society Archives. Sep 12, 2023
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Mellor Football Club 1980sA Mellor Football Club team from the 1980s provided by George Dearsley (Hon President Mellor FC).Sep 12, 2023
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Mellor Football Club 1923One of the very first teams at Mellor Football Club from when they were formed in 1923. Provided by George Dearsley (Hon President Mellor FC).Sep 12, 2023
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Mrs Harriet Gaskin and daughter Maud at StrinesFour generations - Harriet and daughter Maud on Strines Road with grandmother and great-grandmother Mrs Greenhalgh and Mrs Bradshaw. They are just passing Plucksbridge Road in the direction of Marple (the house on the right is very recognisable) and Strines Printworks is to the left. From Marple Local History Society Archives. Sep 05, 2023
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Goyt Mill Nursery 1949Children and their teacher / supervisor at the Goyt Mill Nursery in 1949 provided by Marjorie Donaldson. That's her front row 2nd left and her sister is behind her, holding a triangle. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Jul 24, 2023
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