There is a list of our Ministers on page 14 in the leaflet THE STORY OF METHODISM IN ANERLEY
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1940-1950
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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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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.
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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![50babesinthewood2-51-800-600-90-rd-255-255-255 50babesinthewood2-51-800-600-90-rd-255-255-255](https://anerleymethodist.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/61/nggallery/1950-1960/thumbs/thumbs_50babesinthewood2-51-800-600-90-rd-255-255-255.jpg)
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
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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>
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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
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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![50jackandthebeanstalk-62-800-600-90-rd-255-255-255 50jackandthebeanstalk-62-800-600-90-rd-255-255-255](https://anerleymethodist.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/61/nggallery/1950-1960/thumbs/thumbs_50jackandthebeanstalk-62-800-600-90-rd-255-255-255.jpg)
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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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
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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
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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
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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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1970-1980
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1980 – 1990
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