BURLEY VILLAGE MAGAZINE - Articles from 1968
June P17 JACK SHUTLER OF BURLEY STREET
Mr. J.W. Shutler, who was born in Burley Street 76 years ago, and who lived there for most of his life, died on March 28th, 1968 in Christchurch Hospital.
As a boy he attended Burley School, and subsequently assisted his father in his building business until 1914. On the outbreak of war he enlisted in the Hampshire Yeomanry, and served in German East Africa, where he acted as driver to General Smuts. He contracted blackwater fever and was invalided home. In September 1918 he married Miss Mabel Brown of Romsey and, together, they opened the Petrol Station in Burley Street.
Mr. Shutler was well known in the district, and took a keen interest in local affairs, having, until a year ago served as a member of the Burley Parish Council, for 21 years, part of the time as Chairman. He also was a member of the R.D.C. amongst his many other activities. A great lover of the Forest and of animals, he was bluff and outspoken and of an independent mind, which was coupled with a gay sense of humour, and his smile was infectious. He is succeeded by his son, Mr. John Shutler, owner of the Burley Garage, and there are two grand-daughters, Sandy and Mary. Mr. Shutler also leaves a brother, Mr. W. Shutler and a sister Mrs. G. Noakes, both of Burley Street.
The Burley Parish Council, in response to suggestions by local residents, that the many years of service given to the Village of Burley by the late Mr. J.W. Shutler, should be commemorated, are now opening a Subscription List, with the object of providing a Bus Shelter, to be erected at Burley Street.
Donations will be accepted on behalf of the Parish Council, and should be sent to: Mr. A. Hutchings, The Cross, Burley.
As a boy he attended Burley School, and subsequently assisted his father in his building business until 1914. On the outbreak of war he enlisted in the Hampshire Yeomanry, and served in German East Africa, where he acted as driver to General Smuts. He contracted blackwater fever and was invalided home. In September 1918 he married Miss Mabel Brown of Romsey and, together, they opened the Petrol Station in Burley Street.
Mr. Shutler was well known in the district, and took a keen interest in local affairs, having, until a year ago served as a member of the Burley Parish Council, for 21 years, part of the time as Chairman. He also was a member of the R.D.C. amongst his many other activities. A great lover of the Forest and of animals, he was bluff and outspoken and of an independent mind, which was coupled with a gay sense of humour, and his smile was infectious. He is succeeded by his son, Mr. John Shutler, owner of the Burley Garage, and there are two grand-daughters, Sandy and Mary. Mr. Shutler also leaves a brother, Mr. W. Shutler and a sister Mrs. G. Noakes, both of Burley Street.
The Burley Parish Council, in response to suggestions by local residents, that the many years of service given to the Village of Burley by the late Mr. J.W. Shutler, should be commemorated, are now opening a Subscription List, with the object of providing a Bus Shelter, to be erected at Burley Street.
Donations will be accepted on behalf of the Parish Council, and should be sent to: Mr. A. Hutchings, The Cross, Burley.
September P11 BURLEY VILLAGE SHOW
In view of the increasing urbanisation of the countryside, and of the domination being assumed by the road planners over all other interest, it is more than ever necessary to preserve what remains of village life, village customs and village traditions. It is, therefore, very encouraging to know that this year's Burley Village Show, held in the Village School on 3rd August, achieved records both in the number of entries and in attendances.
This was the 70th Burley Village Show and, although it did not include, as in early years, a children's fancy dress procession, headed by the Burley Band; or children's sports followed by a bumper tea in a Marquee in the grounds of Burley Manor; or a Carnival in which everyone joined, nevertheless it represented a pleasing cross-section of village activities, including exhibits from the youngest, aged five to the oldest aged ninety-eight, the latter being an embroidered cushion cover worked by Miss K. Bromfield (affectionately known to everyone as "Aunt Kate") which so impressed the Handicraft Judge that she awarded a special prize which she insisted on presenting herself. Miss Bromfield is one of the many Burley residents of advanced age who are still actively engaged in their varied interests, and to the life of the village.
A notable exhibitor was Mr. H Marchant, B.E.M. who, amongst his many awards, won first prize for the tenth time with his plate of carrots (not, we hasten to add, with the same carrots).
We regret that lack of space does not allow the inclusion of all Cup and Prize winers.
This was the 70th Burley Village Show and, although it did not include, as in early years, a children's fancy dress procession, headed by the Burley Band; or children's sports followed by a bumper tea in a Marquee in the grounds of Burley Manor; or a Carnival in which everyone joined, nevertheless it represented a pleasing cross-section of village activities, including exhibits from the youngest, aged five to the oldest aged ninety-eight, the latter being an embroidered cushion cover worked by Miss K. Bromfield (affectionately known to everyone as "Aunt Kate") which so impressed the Handicraft Judge that she awarded a special prize which she insisted on presenting herself. Miss Bromfield is one of the many Burley residents of advanced age who are still actively engaged in their varied interests, and to the life of the village.
A notable exhibitor was Mr. H Marchant, B.E.M. who, amongst his many awards, won first prize for the tenth time with his plate of carrots (not, we hasten to add, with the same carrots).
We regret that lack of space does not allow the inclusion of all Cup and Prize winers.
December P13 THE "QUEENS HEAD" HOTEL
Congratulations to the "Queens Head" for being awarded the Evening Standard Plaque for the "PUB OF THE YEAR in the Southern Area, out of 100 competitors.