Wigan Album
5th Wigan St Catharine's Girl Guides/Brownies
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Item #: 22136
Complete guess but I think Barbara Ashcroft is in the middle of the standing group wearing a dark uniform and a beret, to her right Ann? Hill, and possibly second one along to Barbara's left Gwen Wain? In front of them kneeling, 3rd in from the left, Sheila Hopper and possibly, last two on that row, Barbara ? Summers and Brenda Whittaker - can't be 100% certain since it's over 59 years ago since I last saw them.
Apologies, it should be Edna Whittaker and Sheila Summers.
I think Ann Sheridan is seated next to Eileen Martin ie;- second from the right on the second row from the front
The leaders from right to left.
Joan Hesketh. Doreen Barrett. Rita Hurst. I cannot remember the next one
the "lefty" on the end as we called her is Betty Bolton. she is now being cared for in a residential home in Ince.Joan Hesketh still lives in Whelley.
so lovely to see these photos. here goes with some names.front row
left to right myself June Culshaw Barbara Birchall. third row left to right Elva Stephenson Pauline ? (she Is Joan Hesketh`s neice and lives in America) Sheila Hopper young Joan Hesketh Sheila Summers Edna Whittaker. 4th row left to right Anne Sheridan Barbara Ashcroft Anne Benson Gwen Waine Barbara Valentine
front row left to right myself june culshaw and barbara birchall. second row first right eileen martin. third row left to right elva stephenson sheila hopper pauline ?(she was captain joan hesketh`s niece and now lives in america) joan hesketh (she was also captain joan hesketh`s niece)sheila summers edna whittaker. fourth row left to right anne hill barbara ashcroft anne benson gwen waine barbara valentine
just remembered. pauline unsworth. the old brain cells kick in sometimes ha ha.
Joan Hesketh died March 22 2014 peacefully at the age of 88 , We who loved her and learned so much from her. rejoice in the gifts that she gave us though a life of service. and celebrate a life WELL lived