The Servery enables food and drink to be served to the Coffee Bar
Kitchen from the Coffee Bar
Kitchen viewed from the Coffee Bar – This area measures 12ft X 12ft
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Hill Dance Academy
Tuesday 4.30pm to 8.30pm
Saturday 11am to 3pm
Personal Dance Tuition for Adults and Children
Mr.P.M.Hill (Fellow & Examiner ISTD)
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Harlequins Theatre School
Monday 4pm to 6.30pm in Term Time
Contact Ellen Spinks
Harlequins Theatre School Sydenham
07773 066 645
www.facebook.com/harlequinstheatreschoolsydenham
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Salvation and Deliverance Ministry
Salvation and Deliverance Ministry, Sunday 2pm to 4:30pm
Tel. 0203 609 5886 / 07513 723 729 /07393 588 018
e-mail: info@sdmintl.org
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Campbell School of Dance and Drama
Campbell School of Dance & Drama; Friday 4:30 – 7pm
Tel. 007793 025 339 or 0208 777 7529
claire@campbelldance.co.uk
https://www.campbelldance.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/CampbellSDD/
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Amaze Penge
A support group for parents and carers of children with additional needs in Penge and Anerley.
First Monday of the Month – Games Evening 5pm to 7.30pm
Contact 07882 760 828 / 07540 699 349
amazepenge@gmail.com
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Tai Chi
Tai Chi Thursday 8pm – 10pm Tel. 01424 420 050
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1980 – 1990
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Some of our young people
Tim Young
Sandra and Shirley
Richard
Rev Philip Luscombe with his wife Laurel and son Ben
Mr and Mrs Tredinnick
A member of our Junior Church
Some of our members in the 1980's
Our Choir The Choir in the early 80's
Andrew, Richard, Neil and Stewart
Clean up after the fire Our Church was damaged by a fire in July 1979. The Church was re-opened and re-dedicated on Saturday 2nd May 1981. This photograph appeared in the Beckenham and Penge Advertiser dated 29/04/81 Front Row Hetty Thatcher, John Douglass, Audrey Bobb, Sandra Hynes, Joan Loring, Peggy Webster(nee Wharton) Ann Tucker (nee Wilby, now Jackson)and Valerie Tredinnick Back Row Mike Young, Laurel Luscombe, Rev Philip Luscombe (crouching),George Vale (at the very back),Esther Young, Tim Young, Marian Young, David Hynes, Andrew Tredinnick, John Tucker, Mrs Mollie Tredinnick and Mr Arthur Tredinnick
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1970-1980
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Our Church Showing how we now look towards what used to be the back of the Church
Harvest Festival Harvest Festival 1978, before the fire in July 1979
The Misses Alice and Elsie Kelsey with Anne Wilby (now Jackson). The photo was taken around 1970. Can anyone please tell us where the photo was taken?
Clean up after the fire Our Church was damaged by a fire in July 1979. The Church was re-opened and re-dedicated on Saturday 2nd May 1981. This photograph appeared in the Beckenham and Penge Advertiser dated 29/04/81 Front Row Hetty Thatcher, John Douglass, Audrey Bobb, Sandra Hynes, Joan Loring, Peggy Webster(nee Wharton) Ann Tucker (nee Wilby, now Jackson)and Valerie Tredinnick Back Row Mike Young, Laurel Luscombe, Rev Philip Luscombe (crouching),George Vale (at the very back),Esther Young, Tim Young, Marian Young, David Hynes, Andrew Tredinnick, John Tucker, Mrs Mollie Tredinnick and Mr Arthur Tredinnick
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1960-1970
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Re-dedication of our Church
The invitation sent to Mr and Mrs Tredinnick for the Re-Dedication of our Church in 1966
Outside the Church
Very front Alec Howard, Alan Seed, Dave Panther, John McCall1st Row Christine Parry, Pat Moore, Queenie Howard, Ann Hutchings, Evelyn Florence, Peter Webb, Ron Patterson, Tony Attree, Roger Leeson, Ian McQueen, Roger Platt,
2nd Row- Sue, Babs Burton, Maggie, ? ? Celia. Sheila Smith, Rosie. Sylvia Smith, x Celia Fuller, Deidre Phylis, Wendy Garrard, John Finn
3rd row Ron Smith, Nick Tredinnick, Janet Carter, Dave Platt, Vera Handcock,Marian Barber, Richard Garrard, George McCann, Dave Butler, Kath Seale, ? Jean Davies, Brian Moody, Maureen Moody.Top Charlie Clarke, x, John Theobold, ?, Graham Lock, Dave Roberson, Roger Chant, ?, Jock Ballantyne
A new wall for the Church
The boys all turned out in force to build a new wall for The Church.They buried a well greased tin within a well greased tin containing items of the year and some memorabilia.
Among the builders are Nick Tredinnick, Roger Leeson and Tom Baker. Many others helped as well
A new wall for the Church
The boys all turned out to build a new wall for The Church
Senior Club Camp Joan Loring,
Ann Shoebridge and Marian Barber enjoying a meal with other members of the Senior Club camp
Annual Dinner 1964
The tickets for our annual dinners were professionally printed by Jock Ballantyne - Printers error! the word informal should read formal.
Annual Dinner 1964
Nick Tredinnick, Janet Carter and Roger Leeson
Annual Dinner 1964
Evelyn Amis and Tony Tigwell
Annual Dinner
Jock Ballantyne, Sylvia Ratcliffe, Valerie Eldridge and John Meager.
Annual Dinner
A formal Anual Dinner was held each year where we had some interesting guest speakers which included Steve Race, Mr T Bunyan Bsc. F.R.A.E.S, and Terry Walton vice president of MAYCOur very first Annual Dinner was held on May 4th 1957 and cost 3/-.
John Meager, Jock Ballantyne, with guest Speakers and Rev George Lovell
Summer Camp
We had a holiday at Shaldon in Devonpitching our tents on the hill overlooking the sea.At the bottom of the hill was a thatched cottage and a path leading through a tunnel to the beach.
Sitting in front Neil and ? Douglas, Julie Smith, Peter Webb
Sitting on the form is - Mrs Sadie Douglas. Ann Weir, Ann Shoebridge, Evelyn Florence, Roger Leeson, Marian Barber, Evelyn Amis, Tony Tigwell, Janet Carter, Florrie Webb, Roy Webb
Standing behind are - Dave Dent, Mr John Douglas, Pat Moore, Mr Ron Smith, Dave Barber, Jock Ballantyne, Ann Hutchings, Peter Tomkins, Dave Panther, Mike Vickery, Ron Patterson. Valerie Meconi, Brian Mason, Nick Tredinnick, Hazel Smith, Ken Summers, ? June Vickery
In the Hut
top:- Dave Barber, Nick Tredinnick, Dave Panther, Richard Garrard, Brian Burgman, Mervyn HoldenNext Row Brian Mason, Frank Baker, ??, Ron Patterson, Dave Dent, ??, Tom Baker
next 2 rows Stan, Geoff Ouseman, Kathy Seale, Fred Garrard, Ann Shoebridge, Evelyn Florence, Ann Weir, Beryl Howcroft, Chriss Parry, Janet Carter, ??, Marian Barber, ?? Tony Tigwell
Bottom row:-Dan Florence, Len Maskell, Margaret Maskell, Mrs Garrard, Queenie Howard, Peter Conquest, June Vickery
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1950-1960
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Camping at Gwrych Castle, Abergele.
Roger in the driving seat with Dan Florence who drove us to Abergele in his company's truck, Roy Webb, Hazel Smith, Ken Summers, Ann Tomkins, Jock Ballantyne, Nick Tredinnick, Peter Conquest, Tom Baker, Dave Barber, Julie Smith, June Felton, Valerie Florence, David Florence and Evelyn Florence.Roger Smith hitch-hiked from his home in Maple Road in Anerley to Gwrych Castle in Abergele, North Wales. While there he got a job helping at a farm.
Summer Camp in North Wales.
All set to travel from Anerley to Abergele in North Wales.Note the MAYC shield on the back of the truck
En Route Abergele
Ken Summers, Dave Barber, Peter Conquest with the hat, June Felton, Brian Mason, Tony Tigwell yawning, Evelyn Amis reading her book
Gwrych Castle, Abergele.
When at camp we cleared our tent each morning and rolled the sides up. Our kit was laid out in front of the tents. There was a prize at the end of the holiday for the tidiest tent
Annual Dinner
At each annual dinner we had a guest speakerFrom left, Barbara Hitchen, John Bromley, Jeff Ouseman, Jock Ballantyne, Pauline Beaney, Margaret Tippin,Valerie Eldridge and David Godfrey
Annual Dinner.
A formal Anual Dinner was held each year where we had some interesting guest speakers which included Steve Race, Mr T Bunyan Bsc. F.R.A.E.S, and |Terry Walton vice president of MAYC - Our very first Annual Dinner was held on May 4th 1957 and cost 3/- John Meager, Jock Ballantyne, Guest Speakers and Rev George Lovell
Babes in the WoodThe Anerley Town Hall February 1957
admission 3/- Starring:- Clifford Gilbank, John Bateman, Roy Webb, Jock Ballantyne, Pat Cambridge, Frank Anderson, Muriel Gilbank, Gloria Yeulett, Joycs Nichols, Queenie Howard, David Dent, Florrie Webb, Hazel Smith, Len Maskell, Jennifer Webb, Brian Summers, David Dent, Evelyn Florence, Margaret Garrard, Margaret Short, Lillian Turner, Evelyn Amis, Barbara Lewis, Peter Tomkins, Christine Plumstead
Ballet arranged by Hazel Smith
Music director, Fred Garrard with Terry Coleman on the Drums
Costumes by Florrie Webb - Scenery by Jock Ballantyne
Babes in the Wood
Babes in the Wood -at The Anerley Town Hall February 1957- admission 3/-Starring:- Clifford Gilbank, John Bateman, Roy Webb, Jock Ballantyne, Pat Cambridge, Frank Anderson, Muriel Gilbank, Gloria Yeulett, Joyce Nichols, Queenie Howard, David Dent, Florrie Webb, Hazel Smith, Len Maskell, Jennifer Webb, Brian Summers, David Dent, Evelyn Florence, Margaret Garrard, Margaret Short, Lillian Turner, Evelyn Amis, Barbara Lewis, Peter Tomkins, Christine Plumstead
Ballet arranged by Hazel Smith
Music director, Fred Garrard with Terry Coleman on the Drums
Costumes by Florrie Webb
Scenery by Jock Ballantyne,/p>
Methodist Circuit Youth Leader
Terry Walton arranged events and meetings for all youth club members in the Sydenham and Forest Hill Circuit.This photo was taken outside Wesley Hall when we set off on the train to Canterbury for a Youth Weekend.
Front:- Geraldine Cannon, Ann Hutchings, ?, Evelyn Florence - Back- Alan, Steven, Terry Walton and Rodney
Dave Mote
was in the Parachute Regiment. He was still parachute jumping in 2009 Here he is with Jean Ballantyne outside The Howard family home at 10 Selby Road
Dave Mote
was in the Parachute Regiment. He was still parachute jumping in 2009 Here he is outside The Howard family home at 10 Selby Road
,h4>Friends Florrie Howard, John Meager and Joyce Nicholls
Girls Life Brigade
The 1st Anerley Company of the Girls Life Brigade was an important part of Anerley Methodist Church in the 50's. The first Captain of the company was Captain Pitts, who was followed by Captain Payne . At Church Parade Services each month the church was full. The members were loyal and a tribute to the leaders Captain Payne, Leffie Ada Whitehead and Leffie Simpson. Front:- Captain Payne, Next row:- Leffie Simpson and Leffie Ada Whitehead At the back are Ann Tomkins, June Felton, Josie Thornton and Eileen Thornton
All Night Hikes
The Anerley Methodist Youth Club held an all night hike each year. We left for a country location on the last train of the day out from Anerley Station, Walked until sunrise when we held a short service before returning to Anerley on the first train of the day
Our soldiers in the ForcesHome on Leave. Marina Hall and Jean Town with Royson Marsh
Summer Camp
Hythe 1958. On the Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. Pete Tomkins, Evelyn Florence, Margaret Maskell, Florrie Webb, Hazel Smith and Ken Summers. In 2010 these people live in London, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, Lyminge in Kent, and South West France
Jack and the Beanstalk
Anerley Town Hall in 1956.Price was three shillings - see History - Productions and click on "more" to view the ticket The giants head and huge boots were removed for the Saturday Matinee performance because the children in the audience were frightened of the Giant.
The ballet dancers were Hazel Smiths troupe and included Valerie Tomkins and Julia Smith
The main characters in the middle on this photo were Joyce Nicholls, Roy Webb, Gillian Patrick, Valerie Eldridge, The dame was ?? and Jock Ballantyne Baron Hardup
Sitting in the front are Roger Flitter, Len Maskell and Charlie Clarke Others in the cast were Pauline? , Jaqueline? Marian Barber, Ken Summers, John Bateman, Queenie Howard, Margaret Garrard, and Carolyn Collie.
In the back row wearing a bow tie is Fred Garrard our pianist.
Drums were played by either Dave Godfrey ar Dave Barber.
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1940-1950
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Anerley Methodist Church
Anerley Methodist Church before it was hit by a bomb in World War11
Grand Variety Concert
Concert held on 15th February 1949. Programme and admission 1/- One shilling
Grand Variety Concert Programme
Concert held on 15th February 1949. Programme and admission 1/- One Shilling
Rev Arnold Bellwood
This photo of Rev Arnold Bellwood who was our minister during the1940's was taken outside The Hut when The Hut was being used as our Church just after the war.The sign on the Fence points to the entrance of the Hut.
Rev Arnold Bellwood was minister with The Methodist Church in Paignton, South Devon in the late 60's. Click here for more information
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Ministers of Yesteryear
There is a list of our Ministers on page 14 in the leaflet THE STORY OF METHODISM IN ANERLEY
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Rev Fielding 1878
Rev Doughty 1928
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