Gordon & Lily Lennard

Gordon & Lily Lennard lived at Kenton, Main Road, Lacey Green

Lily Lennard represented the The 81st Club on the Village Hall Committee from 1981 to 1986.

Lily wrote the report on behalf of The Womens Institute for Hallmark on six occasions during the 1980s

In Hallmark May 1998, Aug 98, Nov 98,May 99, Gordon Lennard was assistant editor to Pat Slade. He later became editor for a while.

Hallmark February 1988. Death. It is with great sadness we have to report the death of Mrs Lilian Lennard. Lilian (Titch to all her friends) came to Lacey Green many years ago, and put all her efforts into The Womens Institute, The 81st Club and the Village Hall. A happy friendly lady who will be sorely missed. Our sincere sympathy to Gordon.

Gordon Leonard died in 2008. He was the Editor of Hallmark for a while. He was a keen sportsman and the following obituary was written by Ian Feasey on behalf of the Sports Club :-

Born in Tottenham, Gordon moved to High Wycombe early in life, living in Totteridge and Cressex before moving to Lacey Green 30 years ago. Enjoying the village life, he was an active supporter of village functions, editing the local magazine, Hallmark, and serving on the Village Hall Committee.

He attended Terriers Infant School and later High Wycombe Grammar School. His working life started with Cross & Blackwell in London, followed by a long spell at Aston & Full in Monks Risborough. He later spent time with Mardon Packaging in Royston selling Food Packaging.

Gordon had many sporting interests. A life supporter of Tottenham Hotspur FC, he was a member of High Wycombe Rugby Club, High Wycombe Cricket Club, Bucks County Cricket Club and Lacey Green Sports Club. He played cricket for High Wycombe 3rd XI and was their captain in 1973/4. Gordon was a member of High Wycombe's first overseas cricket tour to Kenya in 1973. He also played soccer for Ernest Turners Sports Club and, at the time of his death was secretary of Lacey Green Sports & Social club.

Golf was probably Gordon's strongest sport, joining Weston Turville Golf Club in the 1980's. At his peak he obtained a 13 handicap, winning the occasional competition and monthly medal. Gordon particularly enjoyed the Weston Turville golf tours to, at first Spain, and later Scotland. Gordon later moved to Ellesborough Golf Club but never lost touch with Weston Turville, playing in their Old Goats competitions, Gordon performed the duties of Handicap Secretary.

Good general knowledge skills made him a valuable quiz team member, enjoying a wide range of music, particularly modern jazz and big bands. Gordon also enjoyed amateur dramatics, films and art.

Gordon was never happier than spending time with friends and a pint of real ale in the convivial atmosphere of the Black Horse P H.

Also

Other thoughts expressed by various people, including David Highgate, Chairman of the Lacey Green & Loosley Row Sports and Social Club, were in praise of Gordon's gusto in willingly & enthusiastically taking on the club secretary's work and his ability to write effective letters requiring a delicate touch. Everyone concerned felt Gordon would be greatly missed.