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Old people have suffered in the biting cold. Many residents from “Oakfield” hostel
for the aged, are in bed, and two old people were taken to Wokingham Hospital over
the week-end with bronchitis.
Accidents in the town were comparatively few. A double-deck Thames Valley bus
slipped partly into the ditch near Warren House, Forest Road, on Sunday afternoon.
Mr. M. Naylor, from Perkins Garage, who went out to free the bus had 12 other calls
during the day.
On Friday last week, a car, driven by Mr. David Archer, of 416 Wokingham Road,
Earley, braked in the Forest Road, to avoid a collision with a tractor, driven by Mr.
Vincent, of Pyke’s Farm, Forest Road. Mr. Archer’s car struck a concrete pole in the
road. There were no injuries.
On Sunday, Mr. S. Barnes, of 316, Barkham Road, came down the Barkham Road
in a gritting lorry. Near the junction with Molly Millars Lane he braked—and hit a
stationary car.
Several bricks were knocked out of a wall in Matthews Green Road on Sunday
morning when Mr. Ronald Haye, of 6, Shute End, skidded by The Dog and Duck. His
car hit the wall, and was slightly damaged.

A GIANT CRACKER
For Dr. Barnardo’s Home
A seven feet long Christmas cracker holds pride of place at the Dr. Barnardo’s
Home, High Close, Wokingham. For the giant cracker—presented to the children by
the “tin-bashers,” of Handley Page, Woodley—contains 84 pounds of chocolates.
Delivered on the Saturday before Christmas the cracker has not yet been opened. It
stands in a dining room alcove at the home. “We’re keeping it until the school re-
opens and everybody who belongs to the home is back,” explained head mistress,
Miss Evelyn Dunn.
Next Tuesday all 56 pairs of hands will be ready and waiting as the cracker—almost
a yard in diameter—is pulled and the sweets distributed.
Handley Page, the “Aunt Emily” of the Wokingham Dr. Barnardo’s home, have also
given presents for each of the children.

Fri 26th Jan
DEATH OF MR. R. HERRING
Son of the man who founded Herring’s china and glass business in Peach Street, Mr.
Rich Herring, of 70, London Road, Wokingham died in Battle Hospital last Friday.
Mr. Herring was born at the old Welcome Inn, in Peach Street, 77 years ago, and
moved with his father to the present Herring’s shop when he was only five. His
grandfather, Mr. William Henry Herring, was a chief Constable of Berkshire.
Mr. Herring, who went into hospital just before Christmas, will be remembered for
his wonderful knowledge of Wokingham many years ago. He is survived by his
widow, his son Patrick, who carries on the business, and one grandson. Cremation
took place at Woking on Wednesday.

MR. AND MRS. PURVER
The Bakery, London Road, Wokingham
Beg to inform all their customers that they have disposed of all their business as from
January 31st, 1962. They wish to thank them all for their custom over the last 30
years. Customers will be pleased to know that M. Killan & Son Ltd., who are taking

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