The first picture was taken on March 6, 1978. It shows the members of the Forest of Dean, West Gloucester Labour Party outside number 11 Downing Street. It includes members John Watkinson, who was the MP for West Gloucester. It also shows the group with Edna Healey before they left to have coffee together. The picture was taken by Northcliffe Newspaper Group LTD.
The next picture shows the members from the Matson RFC enjoying a drink together. The photo was taken between February and March 1978. Do you recognise any of the players or do you know what they were celebrating?
The next picture shows the ceremony of Cinderford Mayor Frank Beard. He was Cinderford's first Mayor but sadly passed away in September 2011.
The next picture shows The Steering Committee of the newly formed Gloucester Branch of St George's Society with the Mayor. The picture was taken at the Guildhall in August 1978. From left to right the picture shows Councillor Sidney Smith with Stanley Lines. Seated are Edith Knight, Alice Allan, Councillor Mike Smith and Anthony Giblin. Are you in these photos?
