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 One job that some of us boys had was to go potato picking.  The only farmer brave enough to employ us was Mr Reg Tilbury (click [[Reg & Lucy Tilbury]] for more about Reg) who lived at [[Parslows Hillock]] (down the lane from [[The Pink and Lily]]).   We boys would cycle to the farm, and had a very enjoyable afternoon away from school.   Another job, which I was landed with during school holidays in wartime, was in Hampden Woods, helping the chair bodgers.  My oldest brother and I would have to work one end of a cross cut saw, while a man was at the other end.   This was hard work, which I did not enjoy very much.   My brother, being older and stronger than me, was allowed to hold the handle of the saw, while I was a yard away, pulling on the end of a rope.
-'''Reported by Dudley Stevens''' at the School Reunion in 2000 "'''An air-raid shelter''' '''was positioned on the school playground''' and I well remember when the sirens sounded our going into the shelter and putting on gas masks
+'''Reported by Dudley Stevens''' at the School Reunion in 2000 "'''An air-raid shelter''' '''was positioned on the school playground''' and I well remember when the sirens sounded our going into the shelter and putting on gas masks.
 '''Reported by Doug Tilbury.'''  This snapshot is of how Lacey Green Church coped in 1944 in WW2

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 One job that some of us boys had was to go potato picking.  The only farmer brave enough to employ us was Mr Reg Tilbury (click [[Reg & Lucy Tilbury]] for more about Reg) who lived at [[Parslows Hillock]] (down the lane from [[The Pink and Lily]]).   We boys would cycle to the farm, and had a very enjoyable afternoon away from school.   Another job, which I was landed with during school holidays in wartime, was in Hampden Woods, helping the chair bodgers.  My oldest brother and I would have to work one end of a cross cut saw, while a man was at the other end.   This was hard work, which I did not enjoy very much.   My brother, being older and stronger than me, was allowed to hold the handle of the saw, while I was a yard away, pulling on the end of a rope.
 '''Reported by Dudley Stevens''' at the School Reunion in 2000 "'''An air-raid shelter''' '''was positioned on the school playground''' and I well remember when the sirens sounded our going into the shelter and putting on gas masks
 '''Feb 1940'''. researched by Rita Probert. On Monday evening Mr Day of Saunderton gave the second of his series on air raid precautions, at the Lacey Green [[Village Hall]].  About a dozen enthusiasts  were present and were well rewarded for their trouble.   Mr Day explained how the appearance of gas bombs can be recognised by the ear, the eye and the nose and by special mechanical means, such as chemically prepared boards.   He also, with the greatest precautions, allowed those present to small samples of the various gases like to be used!   Next week at the village hall, the third lecture will be delivered upon the use and care of gas respirators.  All those attending are requested to bring their respirators with them.   ''Note added by Joan West. "Mr Day was the Station Master at Saunderton Station".''
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 We were sent out in groups of six by lorry to nearby farms.   I well remember working a threshing machine.   When we wanted a rest, we used to detach the belt, and it would take a few minutes to get it put back on again.   It was hard work and eventually I injured myself and got sent home.  I was then sent to work on Lancaster Bombers.
 '''1944'''.   Research by [[Rita Probert]].  Comedian, singer, actor and monologist was famous by the 1940’s for his comic and character roles on stage & screen.   His monologues included ‘Albert & The Lion’ – Albert Ramsbottom ‘ and his stick with the ‘orses  ‘ead  ‘andle.

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 to 1945 during WW2, '''British Double Summer Time''' was introduced as an energy saving device effectively putting the UK on the same footing as mainland Europe.   This made Britain GMT +1 in winter and GMT + 2 in summer.   This effectively gave more light hours in the day and evening, when work could be done.   Things reverted to normal by 1947.
-Reported by Gordon May.  We were allowed 20 half days off school per year during the war.
+'''Reported by Gordon May.'''  We were allowed 20 half days off school per year during the war.  We had a permit from the school for this.
-Another job that some of us boys had was to go potato picking, for any farmer who wanted us.   We had a permit from the school for this.  The only farmer brave enough to employ us was Mr Reg Tilbury (click [[Reg & Lucy Tilbury]] for more about Reg) who lived at [[Parslows Hillock]] (down the lane from [[The Pink and Lily]]).   We boys would cycle from Lacey Green to the farm, and had a very enjoyable afternoon away from school.   Another job, which I was landed with during school holidays in wartime, was to cycle to Hampden Woods, where the chair bodgers had turned thousands of chair legs over the years.  My oldest brother and I would have to work one end of a cross cut saw, while a man was at the other end.   This was hard work, which I did not enjoy very much.   My brother, being older and stronger than me, was allowed to hold the handle of the saw, while I was a yard away, pulling on the end of a rope.
+One job that some of us boys had was to go potato picking.  The only farmer brave enough to employ us was Mr Reg Tilbury (click [[Reg & Lucy Tilbury]] for more about Reg) who lived at [[Parslows Hillock]] (down the lane from [[The Pink and Lily]]).   We boys would cycle to the farm, and had a very enjoyable afternoon away from school.   Another job, which I was landed with during school holidays in wartime, was in Hampden Woods, helping the chair bodgers.  My oldest brother and I would have to work one end of a cross cut saw, while a man was at the other end.   This was hard work, which I did not enjoy very much.   My brother, being older and stronger than me, was allowed to hold the handle of the saw, while I was a yard away, pulling on the end of a rope.
-Reported by Dudley Stevens at the School Reunion in 2000 "'''An air-raid shelter''' '''was positioned on the school playground''' and I well remember when the sirens sounded our going into the shelter and putting on gas masks
+'''Reported by Dudley Stevens''' at the School Reunion in 2000 "'''An air-raid shelter''' '''was positioned on the school playground''' and I well remember when the sirens sounded our going into the shelter and putting on gas masks
 '''Feb 1940'''. researched by Rita Probert. On Monday evening Mr Day of Saunderton gave the second of his series on air raid precautions, at the Lacey Green [[Village Hall]].  About a dozen enthusiasts  were present and were well rewarded for their trouble.   Mr Day explained how the appearance of gas bombs can be recognised by the ear, the eye and the nose and by special mechanical means, such as chemically prepared boards.   He also, with the greatest precautions, allowed those present to small samples of the various gases like to be used!   Next week at the village hall, the third lecture will be delivered upon the use and care of gas respirators.  All those attending are requested to bring their respirators with them.   ''Note added by Joan West. "Mr Day was the Station Master at Saunderton Station".''
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 Click  [[Evacuees]] regarding children sent here out of London.  Also adults who stayed here, with reports from their hosts.
 click [[1945 V.E.Day. Local Legacies]] by Joan West

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 Reported by Gordon May.  We were allowed 20 half days off school per year during the war.
-Another job that some of us boys had was to go potato picking, for any farmer who wanted us.   We had a permit from the school for this.  The only farmer brave enough to employ us was Mr Reg Tilbury (click [[Reg & Lucy Tilbury]] for more about Reg) who lived at [[Parslows Hillock]] (down the lane from [[The Pink and Lily]]).   We boys would cycle from Lacey Green to the farm, and had a very enjoyable afternoon away from school.
+Another job that some of us boys had was to go potato picking, for any farmer who wanted us.   We had a permit from the school for this.  The only farmer brave enough to employ us was Mr Reg Tilbury (click [[Reg & Lucy Tilbury]] for more about Reg) who lived at [[Parslows Hillock]] (down the lane from [[The Pink and Lily]]).   We boys would cycle from Lacey Green to the farm, and had a very enjoyable afternoon away from school.   Another job, which I was landed with during school holidays in wartime, was to cycle to Hampden Woods, where the chair bodgers had turned thousands of chair legs over the years.  My oldest brother and I would have to work one end of a cross cut saw, while a man was at the other end.   This was hard work, which I did not enjoy very much.   My brother, being older and stronger than me, was allowed to hold the handle of the saw, while I was a yard away, pulling on the end of a rope.
 Reported by Dudley Stevens at the School Reunion in 2000 "'''An air-raid shelter''' '''was positioned on the school playground''' and I well remember when the sirens sounded our going into the shelter and putting on gas masks

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	1941 to 1945 during WW2, '''British Double Summer Time''' was introduced as an energy saving device effectively putting the UK on the same footing as mainland Europe. This made Britain GMT +1 in winter and GMT + 2 in summer. This effectively gave more light hours in the day and evening, when work could be done. Things reverted to normal by 1947.		1941 to 1945 during WW2, '''British Double Summer Time''' was introduced as an energy saving device effectively putting the UK on the same footing as mainland Europe. This made Britain GMT +1 in winter and GMT + 2 in summer. This effectively gave more light hours in the day and evening, when work could be done. Things reverted to normal by 1947.
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		+	Reported by Gordon May. We were allowed 20 half days off school per year during the war.
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		+	Another job that some of us boys had was to go potato picking, for any farmer who wanted us. We had a permit from the school for this. The only farmer brave enough to employ us was Mr Reg Tilbury (click [[Reg & Lucy Tilbury]] for more about Reg) who lived at [[Parslows Hillock]] (down the lane from [[The Pink and Lily]]). We boys would cycle from Lacey Green to the farm, and had a very enjoyable afternoon away from school.

	Reported by Dudley Stevens at the School Reunion in 2000 "'''An air-raid shelter''' '''was positioned on the school playground''' and I well remember when the sirens sounded our going into the shelter and putting on gas masks		Reported by Dudley Stevens at the School Reunion in 2000 "'''An air-raid shelter''' '''was positioned on the school playground''' and I well remember when the sirens sounded our going into the shelter and putting on gas masks

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	1941 to 1945 during WW2, '''British Double Summer Time''' was introduced as an energy saving device effectively putting the UK on the same footing as mainland Europe. This made Britain GMT +1 in winter and GMT + 2 in summer. This effectively gave more light hours in the day and evening, when work could be done. Things reverted to normal by 1947.		1941 to 1945 during WW2, '''British Double Summer Time''' was introduced as an energy saving device effectively putting the UK on the same footing as mainland Europe. This made Britain GMT +1 in winter and GMT + 2 in summer. This effectively gave more light hours in the day and evening, when work could be done. Things reverted to normal by 1947.
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		+	Reported by Dudley Stevens at the School Reunion in 2000 "'''An air-raid shelter''' '''was positioned on the school playground''' and I well remember when the sirens sounded our going into the shelter and putting on gas masks

	'''Feb 1940'''. researched by Rita Probert. On Monday evening Mr Day of Saunderton gave the second of his series on air raid precautions, at the Lacey Green [[Village Hall]]. About a dozen enthusiasts were present and were well rewarded for their trouble. Mr Day explained how the appearance of gas bombs can be recognised by the ear, the eye and the nose and by special mechanical means, such as chemically prepared boards. He also, with the greatest precautions, allowed those present to small samples of the various gases like to be used! Next week at the village hall, the third lecture will be delivered upon the use and care of gas respirators. All those attending are requested to bring their respirators with them. ''Note added by Joan West. "Mr Day was the Station Master at Saunderton Station".''		'''Feb 1940'''. researched by Rita Probert. On Monday evening Mr Day of Saunderton gave the second of his series on air raid precautions, at the Lacey Green [[Village Hall]]. About a dozen enthusiasts were present and were well rewarded for their trouble. Mr Day explained how the appearance of gas bombs can be recognised by the ear, the eye and the nose and by special mechanical means, such as chemically prepared boards. He also, with the greatest precautions, allowed those present to small samples of the various gases like to be used! Next week at the village hall, the third lecture will be delivered upon the use and care of gas respirators. All those attending are requested to bring their respirators with them. ''Note added by Joan West. "Mr Day was the Station Master at Saunderton Station".''

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 '''Feb 1940.''' Researched by [[Rita Probert]].   A successful dance was organised recently by Mrs Dell and Mrs Hickman to raise funds for the Red Cross Working Party at Lacey Green & Loosley Row.   After all expenses had been paid, £2-16s (£2.80p) was handed to the treasurer of the fund and was gratefully received.
 click [[Charity Events]] for other fund raising for charity
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 I was one of 24 Land Girls who were billeted at [[Wardrobes]].   The owners were not there, but we had a Warden to look after us.   She was strict and gentlemen callers were not allowed in the house.   We had reasonable food, but only the amounts allowed by rationing.   There were two uniforms, one for work, with no tie.   The other was just for best, and that was worn for dances in the [[Village Hall]].   One of the bands was run by Jack Parnell, son of the famous Val Parnell.   Jack lived in Walters Ash.
 We were sent out in groups of six by lorry to nearby farms.   I well remember working a threshing machine.   When we wanted a rest, we used to detach the belt, and it would take a few minutes to get it put back on again.   It was hard work and eventually I injured myself and got sent home.  I was then sent to work on Lancaster Bombers.
 click [[Families with Fallen WW2]] for these.

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	'''War fund raising''' -		'''War fund raising''' -
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−	~~click [[1940 Spitfire Fund Fete in Lacey Green]] for details~~
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−	~~click [[1940 Dance at Lacey Green for Red Cross]] for details~~

	click [[1944 Stanley Holloway Stars in Lacey Green Concert]] for details		click [[1944 Stanley Holloway Stars in Lacey Green Concert]] for details

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 click [[Charity Events]] for other fund raising for charity
-'''September 1940'''   Researched by [[Rita Probert]].  Lacey Green may well be congratulated upon the excellent support which the inhabitants of the village gave on Saturday to a fete in aid of a Spitfire Fund, the excellent sum of £40 being raised.  This has been added as a contribution to the Princes Risborough Spitfire Fund.   (put 'charity' in Search for other similar events)
+'''September 1940'''   Researched by [[Rita Probert]].  Lacey Green may well be congratulated upon the excellent support which the inhabitants of the village gave on Saturday to a fete in aid of a Spitfire Fund, the excellent sum of £40 being raised.  This has been added as a contribution to the Princes Risborough Spitfire Fund
-'''AT WIMBLE END'''
+Mrs Austin organised the fete in the grounds of her residence, [[Wimble End]], [[Church Lane]], and received considerable help from her husband, Mr A. St.J. Austin, Mrs Mason, Mrs Agar, Miss Clements (who acted as stall-holders), Doctor Dudley Cooper, Mr F Bennett and Miss V Bennett, who assisted with numerous side shows.   The Reverend J Steward declared the fete open.   Lacey Green set an example for enthusiastic support of the Spitfire Fund effort in villages.(click '[[Charity Events]] for other similar events)
-Mrs Austin organised the fete in the grounds of her residence, [[Wimble End]], [[Church Lane]], and received considerable help from her husband, Mr A. St.J. Austin, Mrs Mason, Mrs Agar, Miss Clements (who acted as stall-holders), Doctor Dudley Cooper, Mr F Bennett and Miss V Bennett, who assisted with numerous side shows.   The [[Reverend J. Steward]], Vicar of Lacey Green, declared the fete open.   Lacey Green set an example for
+'''1940'''  Report by Joan Cooke.  The Land Army was formed for WW1.   It was revived in June 1939, first for volunteers, but by 1941 could be by conscription.     ‘Mucking in’, the land army had at first a rather soft, ‘girl’s school’ reputation, but it soon turned out to be one of the hardest jobs open to women.    The working week was 50 hours -   and much more at harvest time.
-enthusiastic support of the Spitfire Fund effort in villages.   Competition winners included Squadron Leader Wilkins, Mr Green, Mrs Allaway, Mrs Turney, Mrs Mason, Mrs Matteson, Mr Rixon and Mr J Matteson.
+I was one of 24 Land Girls who were billeted at [[Wardrobes]].   The owners were not there, but we had a Warden to look after us.   She was strict and gentlemen callers were not allowed in the house.   We had reasonable food, but only the amounts allowed by rationing.   There were two uniforms, one for work, with no tie.   The other was just for best, and that was worn for dances in the [[Village Hall]].   One of the bands was run by Jack Parnell, son of the famous Val Parnell.   Jack lived in Walters Ash.
 click [[Families with Fallen WW2]] for these.