Old Stationers | School old boys association 16 January 2023 OSA Table Auction Sale The very desirable vintage oak dining table from the Hall has been sold. The name is derived from a hunting stand, from which the surrounding countryside could be scanned for game. Notice effective from 11th August 2022 . to We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. to It would be helpful if you could advise of your intention to attend. A Gannett Company. Some of the alternative rock band Elbow met whilst studying at Stand College in the 1990s. Thu 31 Mar 22 Stand Grammar School for Girls on Higher lane was later renamed Philips High School and is now a comprehensive school and specialist maths and computing college. When the new building was opened, the Old Standians Association put up a memorial to the school's distinguished former pupil, Robert Clive, who became Lord Clive of Plassey. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Sat 15 Oct 22, Bury Council This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Walshaw Mission Church, NRA 18105 Any items donated would be returned. Anyone with information can contact Mr Wilding on 0161 763 9002. THE secretary of the Old Standian's Association is looking for help in compiling a history of the group. contact the editor here. Also, Mr Wilding needs to clarify the dates of service by some of the former headmasters at Stand. V. Vienna_70 Well-Known Member. 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Lille Lever SC 'A' Dommer P. Adamson Assistenter - M. Collinge, 4. embedsmand - K Greenhalgh 2008-09 Lille Lever SC 'A' Stand Athletic 'B' 2009-10 Lille Lever SC 'A' These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Telephone: 0161 253 6782 Email: archives@bury.gov.uk Open: Tuesday-Friday 10-1, 1.30-4.30, Saturdays 10-1 by appointment Book in advance Wheelchair access Research Service Proof of identity. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Bury Choral Society, NRA 36378 Rev Dean's cousin, James Smethurst - a writing master at the school - could also be significant as Mr Wilding is unsure if he served as headmaster inbetween the two clergymen. The boys school continued to develop with 700 pupils on roll and eventually became part of Bury College and was demolished in 2001. Subscribe now for regular news, updates and priority booking for events, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated, About our [10], Last edited on 20 November 2021, at 10:29, "WHITEFIELD - near Manchester - England: STAND HALL(s)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Stand,_Greater_Manchester&oldid=1056200557, This page was last edited on 20 November 2021, at 10:29. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. 11th August 2022 Bethel Independent (Congregational) Church, Bury, NRA 36023 A Gannett Company. The school ran into financial difficulties in the early 20th century and was taken over by Lancashire Education Committee in 1908. OldStandians FootballClub Standians Facebook Log In OldStandians FootballClub Standians Friends Photos Videos More Friends Photos Videos Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 any persons having a claim against or an interest in tie Estate of the, Notice effective from AC Bealey & Son Ltd, bleachers, Radcliffe, NRA 38213 This is to advise of a Special General Meeting to be held at Stand Golf Club, Ashbourne Grove, Whitefield. This information will help us make improvements to the website. Thu 17 Feb 22 Please report any comments that break our rules. to If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Rev John Cropper was also minister at the chapel from 1846 to 1858 and Mr Wilding would like to know when he served as headmaster. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. HP10 9TY. Thu 15 Sep 22 A Gannett Company. Editors' Code of Practice. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Stand Grammar School was founded in 1688 under the will of Henry Siddall and had close connections with the Unitarian Chapel in Ringley Road. [1], Stand Old Hall, built on the highest point in Whitefield overlooking Pilkington Deer Park (now the junction of Stand Lane and Ringley Road) was the manor house of the Pilkington family, Lords of the Manor of Pilkington and Bury. A new school was built on Church Lane on seven acres of land bought from the Earl of Derby and opened on 6 September 1913. Thu 21 Jul 22 Radcliffe Borough, NRA 40381 Please report any comments that break our rules. The school catered for both boys and girls until 1937 when a separate girls school was opened on Higher Lane. A new school was built on Church Lane on seven acres of land bought from the Earl of Derby and opened on 6 September 1913. Stand is a residential area in Whitefield, Greater Manchester, England. Editors' Code of Practice. Editors' Code of Practice. AGM & Annual Lunch, Friday 31st March in Stationers' Hall. O P K. Oadby Imperial. If you are a member of the OSA you can access all magazines published by the school and OSA since 1884 by going to the Library section of this site and following the instructions. O J M Black Country. O L A Newbury. to to Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. The school catered for both boys and girls until 1937 when a separate girls' school was opened on Higher Lane. Notice effective from For more details, contact the honorary secretary on (0161) 763 9002. Prestwich Borough, NRA 15027 Has been thumbed through a few times but has no issues of note. Stand Grammar School Old Standians Association: additional records 1950-1990 (SSG) Stand Independent School: mixed school log book 1869-1909 (SSI) Stubbins United Reformed Church: additional records incl cradle roll wall lists 1910-1984 (CST) Summerseat Rowlands Methodist Church: additional records incl poor steward's records 1845-1906 (CRL) Sat 17 Dec 16, BURY COUNCIL Bury Board of Guardians, NRA 39345 . If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Join Facebook to connect with OldStandians FootballClub Standians and others you may know. Joshua Hoyle & Sons Ltd, cotton spinners, Bacup, NRA 38274 Anyone interested in the job should contact John Davies on 01625250257, or turn up at the meeting, which will take place at Whitefield Bowling Club on Church Lane. Radcliffe United Reformed Church, NRA 15071 Info Connections Comments Don't have an account? Stadium, Arena & Sports Venue The association celebrates its centenary next year and Mr Tony Wilding is currently researching the past 100 years. Full Old Standians squad list for the 2016/17 season with player information, statistics, player profiles, with access to team news, fixtures, results and transfers - Football.co.uk Stand Grammar School Old Standians Association This page summarises records created by this Organisation The summary includes a brief description of the collection (s) (usually including the. Old Standians Afc (Ringley Road) is located in Whitefield, Manchester (M45), and offers Grass Pitches. Robert Battersby & Sons, woollen mfrs, Bury, NRA 27970 Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the aforementioned, Notice effective from contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Old Standians Association The Old Standians Association will be looking for a new secretary at their AGM on 12th March. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please GIVE NOTICE THAT a planning application has, Notice effective from Old Standians history appeal THE secretary of the Old Standian's Association is looking for help in compiling a history of the group. Thu 23 Mar 17 Editors' Code of Practice. He believes the book was handed to Mr T.C Taylor in 1975 by Sir Joseph Latham but does not know where it is now. Sat 30 Apr 22, APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE LICENSING ACT 2003 Notice is hereby given that: Kirsty May Maher has applied to Bury Council for a Premises, Notice effective from Stand Unitarian Sunday School and Chapel Sick and Burial Society, Whitefield, NRA 39342 As an ex Stand Grammar pupil I should have signed for Old Standians but I preferred the set up at Stand Athletic and the post match beer and crib in the Eagle and Child. Their long serving secretary, Anthony Wilding, is being forced by ill health to resign after 20 years in the position. Mr Wilding is the honorary secretary of the association and is appealing for . We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. contact the editor here. The place for Berlin Brats news, and info on reunions, alumni, and contact information. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Notice is hereby given that: Kirsty May Maher has applied to Bury Council for a, Notice effective from To help in his search, Mr Wilding would like to hear from anyone who knows the whereabouts of the associations first minute book, of 1906 to 1928. HP10 9TY. Joined 18 Jun 2009 Messages 33,659 Location 100, 32, 106, +79, 19 Team supported OLD STANDIANS' GIRLS' ASSOCIATION Number 1 March 2022 SERVIAM This edition includes memories of three women who contributed greatly to the life at Stand Grammar School for Girls. The association celebrates its centenary next year and Mr Tony Wilding is currently researching the past 100 years. Sign up. All members are requested to attend the meeting at Whitefield Bowling Club in Church Lane. Members can air their views and make suggestions on the association's future activities. Mr Wilding is particularly looking for early copies of the association annual reports prior to 1933 and the minute book for 1906 to 1928. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Plenty of places still available. [9] Stand Grammar School for Girls on Higher lane was later renamed Philips High School and is now a comprehensive school and specialist maths and computing college. The school catered for both boys and girls until 1937 when a separate girls' school was opened on Higher Lane. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Rev Arthur Dean was the minister at Stand Unitarian Chapel from 1811 to 1831 and was headmaster at the grammar school from 1822, however, there is no record of when he surrendered the post. The meeting will start at 8pm and includes details for the association's centenary celebrations this year and the date of the centenary dinner. PUPILS of the former Stand Grammar School in Whitefield are to be remembered in a special history project. SECTION 67 AND 73 OF THE PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. archive update form Park United Reformed Church, Walmersley, NRA 15026 Bury Family Welfare Association, NRA 28631 The meeting will . It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. The association celebrates its centenary next year. HP10 9TY. Thu 26 Oct 17 Lancashire Education Authority hung on to the 11 Plus exam far longer than many other areas, so I got to Stand Grammar by passing this exam the in March 1964. to Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. 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