Nine-year-old Ian Moore of Grove enjoys a day of fun at a playscheme in the village. – Vintage Photograph

On 24 August 1989, nine-year-old Ian Moore of Grove, Oxfordshire, was given a day of fun and activities at a playscheme in the village. The playscheme, coordinated by the Community Education Centre at Millbrook, included talks from the Oxfordshire Fire Service and St John Ambulance brigade, swimming, art, outdoor games, and cookery demonstrations, during which home-made pizzas were produced.On 24 August 1989, nine-year-old Ian Moore of Grove, Oxfordshire, was given a day of fun and activities at a playscheme in the village. The playscheme, coordinated by the Community Education Centre at Millbrook, included talks from the Oxfordshire Fire Service and St John Ambulance brigade, swimming, art, outdoor games, and cookery demonstrations, during which home-made pizzas were produced.

Dimensions: 15.9 x 24.2 cm

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Holiday boredom 24 AUG 1989 goes up in smoke 3 NINE-year-old Ian Moore, of Grove, was well suited for a day of fun at a playscheme in the village when he met fireman Steve Vermeulen. Pizzas The playscheme relieved any holiday boredom for local youngsters. They enjoyed a wide range of activities co- sed 331 Moje Trea – ordinated by the Community Education Centre at Millbrook. EL Oxfordshire Fire Service and St John Ambulance brigade demonstrated equipment and gave talks to the five to 11-year-olds. Other activities included swimming, art, and outdoor games at the Millbrook complex. Home-made pizzas were produced for one of the cookery demonstrations. 24 AUG-1989