Ashbury School Events Across the Years

1984 – Recreation of Rev.Thomas Stock’s School

(photos courtesy of David Howlett)

Children in 18C costume outside the Chapel Lane House which became the venue for Stock’s School when the Church got too small

Climbing the Church steps.

Lining up in front of the Church (includes Philip Whiteman, Nathan & Katy Reade and Amy Leon)

David Howlett (as Thomas Stock) overseeing the childrens’ games

Head Teacher David Howlett dressed in 18C costume being interviewed by a local TV Station.

Children outside the Church at playtime enjoying games typical of the 18C. Elizabeth Boyd can be seen on the left of the photo above and Clare New is in the photo below

1988 – School Children Raised Funds for the “Send A Cow” Charity

(photos courtesy of David Howlett)

Head Teacher David Howlett presenting a prize to the child who raised most funds (photo includes Amy Leon, Timothy Baker and Nicholas Longford)

School children (left) and David Howlett plus Gordon Reade (right) with the calf destined for Africa). The photo on the left includes Shona Reade, Andrew New and Toeni Longford.

1988 – Summer School Trip to the Crofton Canal

(Photos courtesy of David Howlett)

School Visit to Windsor Castle

(photo Courtesy of David Howlett)

Tree Planting at the Top of Ashbury School Field

(Photos courtesy of David Howlett)

Pictures include Phillip Whiteman and Rebecca Reade

1990 – Residential Visit to Big Pit Colliery Blaenavon

Photo includes Christopher White, Jamie Starrit, Timmy Baker, Toeni Longford, Louise Phillips, Katie Turner, Mark Moulding and Geoff Reade. Also David Howlett (Head) and Jill Longford (Parent)

(photo courtesy David Howlett and also Fiona Reade)