Westwood Works 1903-2003

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The Retired Member's Section

The Retired Members' Section still meets on Wednesday afternoons at the New England Club in the old New England Cinema - see here.Why not come along and see old friends, play dominoes, snooker,etc. and join the several outings that are organised each year. For more details please contact Mick Reed on 01733 222601.

BPHS Activities in 2010

Alma Road Plaque. We have received a positive response to our wish to have a commemorative plaque attached to the Health Centre – the central part of the housing development on the Alma Road Sports Ground. It is hoped that final agreement will be obtained sometime during 2010 – the Centenary year of the Sports & Social Club.
Peterborough Heritage Weekend. Peterborough City Council are planning a major Festival in the city centre on 3rd/4th July 2010, for which funding is currently being sought. It is understood that the theme has been changed from “Sport in Peterborough” to “The War” – more details later. It is likely that BPHS will wish to play a part in such a Festival.
2010 BPHS Reunion. The next Reunion is planned for 8th October 2010. Not surprisingly, the theme is likely to be the “Baker Perkins Sports & Social Club”. Please take a few moments to let us have your thoughts on the possible format for this event.

A New Publication

Gainsborough Heritage Association is now taking orders for its new, comprehensive history of Rose Brothers (Gainsborough) Ltd.

Beginning with William Rose’s invention of a tobacco packeting machine in 1885, Rose Brothers grew into a company designing, manufacturing and selling many different types of packaging machines around the world. Now the history of Rose Brothers has been published in a book.

From William Rose’s earliest struggles to perfect his packeting machine through to the merging of Rose Brothers with Baker Perkins, this new book tells the story of one of Gainsborough’s great firms. The book contains photographs of the people, machines and buildings that made up Rose Brothers; together with the story of the Rose family. Also included are memories and anecdotes from many of the people who worked at ‘Roses’ through its long history. The book also contains information about the Rose National Car, Roses Sports Club, The Rose Fire Brigade, Northern Manufacturing Company and the National Folding Box Company.

The 288 page softback edition costs £11.99. Due to its weight (over 1.2kg), it can only be sent it by first class post as it is too heavy for second class post. This costs £5.15 or £5.90 for recorded delivery.

Cheques should be made payable to - "Gainsborough Heritage Association" and sent to: J B Edlington, The Old Bus Depot, Ropery Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2NS.