Village History
RECREATION GROUND
Major Verney gave an interesting review the past year’s work He was glad say that the sand pit for the c hildren had now been built and was now awaiting the* sand I lie swings and slides had been ordered and it was hoped that a start with tennis and bowls would In- made soon He was especially glad welcome* Major Verney re ferred to the work and valuable help received, from Sir Harry Verney and the part he placed acquiring the Recreation ground Nor could he forget the valuable avastanee received from Mr Wiglev. 111 helping them with the Recreation ground extension Major Vernev said he was very glad to opni the fete and later his wife would be there to help judge the fanev dresses His great grandfather helped to put the spire on the church: his grandfather built the Library ; his father did his part with the Recreation (hound and himself was feeling diffident as his part in helping Steeple Claydon But he felt that he must do something and would assist them If all the proposed plans were carried out, Steeple laydon should possess a recreation ground second none for a village. Major Vernev went on to refer to conditions pre\ ailing in t he world to-day and doubted very much such an event they saw that day in Steeple Claydon could take place liehind the Iron Curtain urged the people to work hard protect themselves against losing their liberties.
Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press – Saturday 12 August 1950
