Kiffy;The Events Organiser

My nan was not one who would kick back and relax if she had time on her hands. After all, "the devil finds work for idle hands" she would often say!

Now as being a wife, a mother of 12 and holding down a few part time cleaning jobs meant she was not doing enough, nan decided to arrange day trips to the seaside.

 A big deal in those days for most people who had barely ventured outside of the area, let alone go to the seaside.

Her motive, as always, washer family at the heart of it all.

By hiring a coach and selling tickets to neighbours and residents of Harpenden, it was possible (and affordable) to take the family to Clacton or Felixstowe for the day.

For years to follow, due to its popularity, the annual day trip to the seaside became a regular event that many looked forward to.

As were the events that followed over the years and decades such as Christmas pantomines, theatre trips and shopping excursions to the large outdoor markets.

As a young child, I fondly remember a trip to see Disneys Holiday on Ice in London early 1980s.

As well as day trips, nan also arranged many discos and parties over the years at St. Johns Hall, now the Trust Hall which were also a huge hit.

Any special occasion would always be a worthy cause to throw a party!

The Silver Jubilee 1977 did not pass by without celebration! Meadway had a street party, a huge street party, with the help of Bob and Babs and just about anyone who Nan could rope in

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