Bracknell Nostalgia - Best stories from the year of 1993

One of the top community stories from that time saw Dennis Golding win the annual Warfield award.

The prize is given on a yearly basis to those who have done something worthwhile within the area, and 29 years ago, that award was given to Mr Golding, who was the editor of the parish’s newsletter, the Warfield Parish Pump.

Dennis Golding (centre) with his Warfield prize which he won in 1993

The bi-annually copies were read by many people who lived in Warfield and once he received his award, Mr Golding prosed proudly with his trophy.

Other heartfelt stories from the time saw a Bracknell-based cancer and leukaemia aid organisation hold its first-ever parents day, to help mums, dads and guardians cope better with the stress of having a child battle the disease.

During their inaugural session in ’93, around 20 families attended the day which was organised by Childhood Cancer and Leukeamia at the Kerith Centre in Church Road within the town.

The youngsters that attended enjoyed a full programme, featuring attractions such as clowns, craftwork, face painting and a bouncy castle.

Whilst the kids took part in the fun, parents and guardians listen to a number of speakers, which included a nurse, who explained the dangers of many alternative therapies which claim to help people suffering with serious illnesses.

The event helped parents cope whilst their children battled cancer

Other parents who have experienced children with cancer or leukaemia were also able to give advice on how to cope.

In trying to help those who need it the most, more charity work was done in 1993 in Bracknell.

Following a charity bridge day in June of that year which saw £4,000 get raised for the RAF Wives Association, four cheques were handed out to four separate charities within the area.

Wing Commander, Ron Watson, who was the president of the RAF Association, received a cheque of £1,000 and he said: This is particularly special to the RAFA Bracknell branch as we celebrate 50 years of the Association.”

The other cheques were handed out to cancer charities and to help those who have lost loved ones when fighting for the country.

Thousands of pounds was raised to help charities across Bracknell

Finally, a Bracknell-based chess fan did something that’s rarely done in the sport.

John Lloyd, who was an avid player and member of the Bracknell Chess Club, decided to take on multiple players at once.

He decided to do this in order to raise funds for the Pines Junior School’s parent association.

John Lloyd used his love of chess to help a local school

The fundraiser was Mr Lloyd start at the first board before moving onto the other boards further down the aisle.

His rival players must have taken their next move by the time he returns to the board.