Comrades Club Godmanchester History
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2002 to 2004In spring of 2003 saw resignation of 6 committee persons which left the committee very short but still able to function.
2000 to 2001
In March 2000 saw the end of another era with the then President, Mr. Lou Livesey, retiring. Mr. Livesey had performed various roles in the club and with his expertise in running the White Hart PH he was a valued member of the management committee.
1990 to 1999
Club history was further made when the first lady secretary/treasurer was appointed in February - Mrs Sheila Penton.
1980 to 19891980 saw another milestone in the club's history when Trafford James stood down from running the Thrift Club after 26 years ably assisted by Fred Pauley.
1970 to 1979
On 19th March 1971 Mr R. W. Looker was elected as President with Mr Summers as Vice President. This year also saw the building that is still the current concert hall.
1960 to 19691961 saw ladies being admitted without paying the visitors fee. The first steps were taken to make alterations to the bar and toilets assisted by Whitbread's Brewery and over the next two years well over £5000 was spent on improvements.
1940 to 1959In February 1946 it was decided to purchase the first cooling system so as to cool the beer. On the Wednesday 13th February 1946, the ladies issue was raised again and it was agreed to allow ladies in the tennis tournament but that no alcohol should be served and that all doors should be locked except the one leading into St Annes Lane.
1920 to 1939COMRADES CLUB GODMANCHESTER 1920 - 2005 Written by Mr T. Fechter Use the navigation to the left to select the relevant ten year periods from 1920 - 2005