1935 Clippings


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5th January 1935 – Birmingham News

Kings Heath Sons of Rest at Dinner
Three City Councillors Take Part

All three of the City Councillors who represent Moseley and Kings Heath ward were present on Tuesday night at the first annual dinner of the progressive Kings Heath Park branch of the “Sons of Rest”, held at the Highbury Hotel, Dad’s Lane.
The chair was taken by Mr. G Handley, the branch’s chairman, and he was supported by Councillors S.A. Lamplugh, F.T. Beddoes, and H.S. Goodby, the Rev. J.A. Smallbone (hon. chaplain of the branch), Mr. L.C. Tipper, Mr. K. Hanson, Mr. G.R. Bailey, Mr. H. Cope (vice-chairman), Mr. G. Warner (hon. treas.), Mr. W.D. McLaren (hon. sec.), and Mr. E.W. Williams (hon. organising sec. of the dinner), etc.
Ex-Lord Mayor’s Services
In toasting the name of the President, the chairman paid a warm tribute to Alderman Goodby for the manner in which he had served the city in the office of Lord Mayor, saying he had added lustre to the highest position that any man could occupy as a citizen.  Those remarks he also applied to Mrs. Goodby, for her untiring industry and for the valuable assistance she rendered to her husband in the two last strenuous years.  Mr. Handley offered congratulations to Mrs. Goodbly on her elevation to the magisterial bench.
He reminded the ex-Lord Mayor through his son of the words he uttered when opening the Rest Room – “that it is all right as far as it goes but is not good enough”. They now had over one hundred members, and when 50 were present the Rest Room was overcrowded.  They were looking to Alderman Goodby, now he was relieved of office to assist them still further.  They were not grumbling, he added, but were doing very well, spreading the spirit of comradeship and goodwill.
Councillor Goodby, in responding, agreed that the branch wanted something better in the way of a Rest Room, and assured the company that his father and he – and he knew with the ready assistance of Councillor Lamplugh, who was a member of the Parks Committee – would do all he could.  Having paid a compliment to the two secretaries, Messrs. McLaren and Williams, Mr. Goodby stated that his father was hoping to fix up a little gathering with the “Sons” when the nicer weather came.
The toast of the vice-presidents was submitted in a humorous speech by the Rev. J.A. Smallbone, who also assured them that the members were worthy of honour and respect.
Park Committee’s Interest
Councillor Lamplugh, in responding, said the Parks Committee were taking a very serious interest in the doings of the “Sons of Rest”, and the members could rest assured that everything would be done that could be done.
Councillor Beddoes said he could also reassure them that the whole City Council were only too willing to back up and support the efforts of the “Sons”.  The local representatives would back up Councillor Lamplugh to get the Rest Room extended.
Empire Movement
Mr. L.C. Tipper, in giving the toast of the Branch, expressed his personal delight in helping the movement.  Referring to his world tours he said he wanted to see the movement become an Empire one, and he should not rest satisfied until he saw branches established at Vancouver, where there were two thousands Old Brums, and at Toronto, where there were 4,000.
Mr. L. Hanson supported, and response was made by Mr. McLaren.  Mr. G.R. Bailey gave the toast of Mr. Williams, the organiser of the dinner, in complimentary terms, acknowledged by Mr. Williams.
The evening was enlivened by music by the Highbury Musical Society’s band, composed of Miss Woodfield (piano), Messrs. Nicholson (violin), Sheppard (drummer), Bush (banjo), and there were songs by Mrs. Spears and Mr. J. Gossage.

 
7th January 1935 – BCC Parks Committee Minute
 
Sub-Committees Reports
 
The Administration Sub-Committee presented their report:-
 
Sons of Rest
The following information is submitted regarding the provision of shelters for the “Sons of Rest”:-
 
The parks in which such provision has already been made are as follows:-
 
(Kings Heath Park is in a list of 14 parks.)
 
 
4th February 1935 – BCC Parks Committee Minute
 
Sub-Committees Reports
 
The Administration Sub-Committee presented their report:-
 
Kings Heath Park – Foreman’s wages
C.C. Shardlow, foreman at this park, had charge of the park for five months during the illness of the late Park-keeper, H. Cooper, and has asked for some consideration in regard to the extra time he had to put in during that period.  The Superintendent states that Shardlow was actually on duty seven days a week at that time.
Shardlow’s wages are at present £2. 17. 10. per week, which is below the rate of foremen generally in the parks.  In most parks of a similar grade, the foreman’s wages are from £3. 0. 0. to £3. 5. 0. per week.
It is recommended that an increase of 2/2d. per week in Shardlow’s rate of pay as from the 6th instant would meet the circumstances of the case.
Shardlow will attain the age of 65 years in October, 1936.
 
 
136   Resolved:-  That the wages of C.C. Shardlow, Foreman at King’s Heath Park, be increased from £2. 17. 0. to £3. 0. 0. per week as from the 6th February 1935.
 
 
2nd March 1935 – Birmingham News

Seen and Heard in the Suburbs
Sons of Rest Tea Party

The members of the Kings Heath Park branch of the “Sons of Rest” are always up and doing, putting their juniors to shame by the activity in useful and praiseworthy ways they display.  On Saturday they gave a tea party at Kings Heath Park House, in honour of the 80th birthday of their vice-chairman, Mr. Henry Cope.
I hear that fifty-six members sat down at tables tastefully laid out by Mrs. Blake.  At the top table stood a large and wondrous birthday cake, which had been made, iced, and presented by Mrs. and Miss Woodfield.  It bore the words “Many Happy Returns of your Birthday.  To the boys of the “Sons of Rest”, Kings Heath”.
Mr. George Handley, chairman of the branch, presided over the feast, supported by Mr. Frank Greenhill, and three officers of the parent branch of Handsworth Park, Messrs. H. Courtney (president), Wootton and Kitt (vice-presidents).
The birthday cake having been cut, amidst much enthusiasm, Mr. W.D. McLaren, the hon. secretary, read a letter he had sent  to Mr. Cope conveying the members’ hearty congratulations to him and his wife, with an expression of the respect in which he is held by the branch.
Mr. Frank Greenhill followed with an endorsement of the sentiments expressed, and in appreciation of Mr. Cope’s services to the “Sons of Rest” supported by the visitors from Handsworth, and a nice letter was read of apology from the Chaplain, the Rev. J.A. Smallbone, who had gone to preach in Wiltshire.
The climax of enthusiasm was reached when Mr. E.W. Williams, the organising secretary, asked Mr. Cope to accept an umbrella as a token of respect, subscribed for by all the members.  Mr. Cope responded in a speech of grateful thanks, assuring them that he should continue to do all in his power to further the interests of the “Sons of Rest”.
Then, I am told, a concert followed.   Mr. Childs, with his sons and friends formed an excellent band, and there were much appreciated songs by Mrs. Spears (who also led in community singing), Mrs. Budd, Mrs. Alcock, and Mrs. Cross, while two of the “Sons”, Messrs. W. Dawes and J.H. Hammond, gave some old favourites.  Mr. Herbert Hanson was at the piano.  A very unique and happy affair closed with votes of thanks and the singing of “Auld Lang Syne”. Mr. E.W. Williams carried out the whole of the arrangements to the complete satisfaction of all concerned.


1st April 1935 – BCC Parks Committee Minute

Sub-Committee Reports

The General Purposes Sub-Committee presented their report.

Kings Heath Park – Bowls Pavilion
Your Sub-Committee have considered a letter dated the 22nd ultimo from Mr. A Patterson, Hon. Secretary of the City of Birmingham Parks Bowling League, again urging the provision of a bowls pavilion at Kings Heath Park.  A sum of £30 has been included in the estimates for this purpose, and your Sub-Committee therefore recommend that the erection of this pavilion be proceeded with.

249   Resolved:-  That the erection of a bowls pavilion in King’s Heath Park be proceeded with at an estimated cost of £30.


4th May 1935 – Birmingham News


Jubilee Celebrations in Birmingham
Detailed Programme

(In a long article:-)
Entertainments in the Parks

Kings Heath: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., Kings Heath Olde Prize Band; 7.p.m. – 9 p.m., entertainment.



11th May 1935 – Birmingham News


I Hear

That Kings Heath Park branch of the “Sons of Rest” are holding a Jubilee Service at Kings Heath Baptist Church on Sunday the 12th.


13th May 1935 – BCC Parks Committee Minute

Sub-Committee Reports

The General Purposes Sub-Committee presented their report.

Kings Heath Park – Conversion of Tennis Courts into Putting Green
The Superintendent has reported that six grass tennis courts at King’s Heath Park have not been played on for the past two years there being no demand for same.  The courts have been maintained in good order and he suggests that the area covered by these Courts should be converted into a putting green, the only expense involved being the cost of the necessary equipment &c. amounting to approximately £17. 

Your Sub-Committee recommend that this work be carried out.

321   Resolved:-  That the six grass tennis courts at King’s Heath Park, referred to in the foregoing report, be converted into a putting green in accordance with the recommendations of the Parks Superintendent, and the necessary equipment purchased at a cost of £17.


The Finance Sub-Committee presented their report.

Periodical Accounts
The following are particulars of periodical accounts for the quarter ended 31st March 1935, which show a considerable increase in the charge compared with the corresponsing quarter of the previous year.

Service:                                                Water
Place:                                                   King’s Heath Park
Amount of Account:                              £6  4s.  3d.
Corresponding period 1934:                 £3  4s.  9d.


1st June 1935 - Birmingham News

Seen and Heard in the Suburbs
Sons of Rest Outing

The members of the King’s Heath Park branch of the “Sons of Rest” are looking forward to their annual summer outing.  The last – which was also their first – has not faded from their memories and they are hoping to go even one better, if that were possible.
Much, of course, depends on £ s. d.; more so than last year for the membership has grown, and it will be necessary to provide sufficient funds to deal with a party of over eighty.  In the matter of finance the branch is to a considerable extent dependent on public support.
Several good friends are giving their help, and Mr. Powell, who is well-known as the promoter of local whist drives, has generously offered to give a drive at King’s Heath Parish Hall, next week, in aid of the funds.
The local Councillors, it is hoped, will attend, and the Committee are also hopeful to have a “bumper” attendance.


8th June 1935 – Birmingham News

News from the Districts
Moseley & Kings Heath

Beekeepers’ New Association – Birmingham beekeepers are to have an association of their own, independent of County Associations.  This was the outcome of a meeting held on Wednesday night, at King’s Heath Park House.
On the proposition of Mr. L. Hill, seconded by Miss Japp, the meeting resolved to form a body with the title “Birmingham and District Beekeepers’ Association”.
The Chairman said he had interviewed Mr. G.V. Wilson, the head of the Evening Institutes of the Birmingham Education Committee, who had done a great deal for the beekeeping class, and was willing to do more.  He (Mr. Handley) moved that Mr. Wilson be elected President of the new Association.  This was seconded by Mr. Hill and carried unanimously.
The meeting also appointed Mr. Leslie Stubley as hon. secretary and hon. treasurer.


Seen and Heard in the Suburbs
A Growing Movement

Few people are aware of the large dimensions to which the “Sons of Rest” Movement has attained in the city, or the financial demands which it entails on the authorities.  The provision of shelters or rest rooms for which the Parks Committee make themselves chiefly responsible is in itself a big item.
Already there is provision in this respect at the following:- Aston Park, Balsall Heath Park, Calthorpe Park, Cannon Hill Park, Farm, Handsworth Park, King’s Heath Park, Lightswood Park, Queen’s Park, Rookery Park, Salford Park, Small Heath Park, Summerfield Park, Ward End Park, Brookfields and Garrison Lane Recreation Grounds.  “Some item” all will agree. The “Sons” will see for themselves that the Corporation is doing a very great deal for them, and must realise that if the Parks Committee do not do more it is because of the care that must be taken to cut the cost according to the cloth.
At the same time I might state that arrangements are being made to build new shelters at Acock’s Green Recreation Ground, Digby Park, Selly Park Recreation Ground and Sparkhill Park, the cost being provided by the trustees of the late Mrs. A.E. Watson, while Councillor Hodge and his brother have promised to erect a “Sons of Rest” shelter at Victoria Common, Northfield.
The Committee are also arranging for the erection of four new buildings and work will be commenced as soon as possible.  It should not be forgotten that the Committee provide fuel and light for these shelters, but do not find any furniture.  This is left to the men who are assisted by private gifts.
It seems to me that a good deal more could be done for the “Sons” by the general public.  There are many folks who could, without any sacrifice on their part, complete the necessary equipment of shelters in their own particular neighbourhoods.


15th June 1935 – Birmingham News

Seen and Heard in the Suburbs
Kings Heath Golden Wedding

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, of 34, Grange Road, King’s Heath, who, on Thursday, celebrated their Diamond Wedding.  Mr. Smith and his good wife are octogenarians.  He will be 85 in August, while Mrs. Smith is 87.       .............................  He is one of the oldest members by point of age and enrolment, of the King’s Heath Park branch of the “Sons of Rest”.  His fellows have sent him and his wife a kindly letter of congratulations accompanied by an acceptable present.      ..............
 
 
 
8th July 1935 – BCC Parks Committee Minute
 
Sub-Committee Reports
 
The Administration Sub-Committee presented their report.
 
Kings Heath Park
The Kings Heath and South Birmingham Branch of the Warwickshire Bee-Keeper’s Association have applied for permission to hold a demonstration in this park on Saturday, the 20th July next, as in previous years.
The Association do not require the exclusive use of any portion of the park, and as in previous years the demonstration has been carried out satisfactorily, so far as your department is concerned.
Your Sub-Committee recommend that the application be acceded to.
 
 
Use of Parks
Permission has been granted to the following organisations to have use of parks as mentioned below on the dates and for the purposes stated:-
 
Date                 Park                             Oragnisation                 Purpose
June 13           King’s Heath                 R. Parsons                    Evangelical meetings
                        (Bandstand)
 
 
463   Resolved:-  That permission be granted to the Kings Heath and South Birmingham Branch of the Warwickshire Bee-Keeper’s Association to hold a demonstration in Kings Heath Park on 20th July next, as in previous years.
 
464   Resolved:-   That the granting of the use of Parks to the organisations upon the dates and for the purposes set out in the foregoing report be comfirmed.
 
 
13th July 1935 – Birmingham News

The Week’s News from the Districts
Moseley

Sons of Rest Outing – The annual summer outing of the Kings Heath Park branch of the Sons of Rest took place on Thursday, when a party of about 75 went by motor coach to Bourton-on-the-Water, returning via Evesham.
The outing was organised by Mr. W. Williams.


20th July 1935 – Birmingham News

Seen and Heard in the Suburbs
Grateful Sons of Rest

I am asked to express, on behalf of the Kings Heath Park branch of the “Sons of Rest”, sincere thanks to many local friends who by their subscriptions helped to ensure complete success of last Thursday’s annual outing in the Cotswolds.
Travelling via Stratford 77 members in luxurious motor coaches passed through Moreton-in-the-Marsh, lunched at Bourton-on-the-Water, afterwards enjoying the ride through Broadway, to Evesham where they had tea.  The weather behaved well with one exception.  A party of “Sons” who assayed a steamer trip on Shakespeare’s Avon, were caught in a thunder shower that broke as they were landing at Evesham the start for home being delayed for an hour and a half.  But spirits were in no way damped.
I hear nothing but praise of the arrangements made by Mr. W. Williams, the organising secretary and the Outing Committee.


26th July 1935 – BCC Parks Committee Minute

Sub-Committee Reports

The Administration Sub-Committee presented their report.

Coke
In accordance with the usual practice coke has been ordered from the Gas Department as follows, so that advantage can be taken of the reduction of 2/- per ton (i.e. 34/- to 32/-) which prevails during the summer months:-

(From a list of parks, etc)
Kings’s Heath Park                    35 tons

Your Sub-Committee recommend that the action taken be confirmed.


Use of Parks
Permission has been granted to the undermentioned organisations to have use of parks as follows:-

Date                 Park                             Oragnisation                 Purpose
July 14            King’s Heath                 Moseley Divisional        Public Meeting
                                                                        Labour Party
July 11           King’s Heath                 R. Parsons                    Evangelical Open Air Meetings



New Sites Staff
As authorised by your Minute No. 3355 of the 13th May last, applications for the position of Park-Keepers at Glebe Farm, Daisy Farm, Sycamore and Kingstanding Recreation Grounds and the Low Hill Estate have been obtained from present employees of the department, and the following recommendations are now submitted, viz:-

            (From a list:)
1.     That George Curran, at present employed at King’s Heath Park at a wage of £2. 13. 10. per week, be appointed Park Keeper at Daisy Farm Recreation Ground, at £2. 17. 10. per week, as and from 25th instant.

There are no emoluments attached to these positions.

Consequential vacancies will have to be filled later, and any appointments in this connection will be reported to the Committee in due course.


King’s Heath Park – Staff
A report was recently received from the Park-keeper at King’s Heath Park of misconduct on the part of the park foreman, C.C. Shardlow, in one of the dressing rooms on Sunday the 7th inst.
The circumstances have been investigated by the acting Chairman who has interviewed Shadlow and the Park-keeper on the matter.  The charge was not denied.
This man is 64 years of age in October next, and is due to retire on superannuation on the 4th October, 1936.  In the circumstances, upon the acting Chairman’s instructions, Shardlow has been transferred to Highbury Park and reduced in grade to the position of an ordinary gardener with a consequent reduction in his wages from £3. 0. 0. to £2. 16. 10. per week.
In his place, Arthur Abbey has been transferred from Highbury to King’s Heath.
The appointment of a new foreman is necessary at King’s Heath Park, and it is recommended that John Fox at present employed as a gardener at Small Heath Park, at a wage of £3. 0. 7. per week, should be appointed to the position at the same rate of pay.  Fox, who lives at Harborne, is willing to accept the appointment on these terms.  He has been in the employ of the department 16 years.
Confimation of the Chairman’s action is recommended.


521   Resolved:-   That the purchase of coke for use at the various parks and cemeteries as detailed in the foregoing report be confirmed.

522   Resolved:-   That the granting of the use of Parks to the organisations upon the dates and for the purposes set out in the foregoing report be comfirmed.

525   Resolved:-   That George Curran, at present employed at King’s Heath Park, be appointed Park Keeper at Daisy Farm Recreation Ground, at a wage £2. 17. 10. per week, as from 25th July, 1935.

531   Resolved:-   That the action taken in transferring C.C. Shardlow from King’s Heath Park to Highbury Park and reducing his grade from Foreman to Gardener, with consequent reduction in wages from £3. 0. 0. to £2. 16. 10. per week, as from 15th July 1935, as mentioned in the foregoing report, be confirmed.

532   Resolved:-  That John Fox (Gardener – Small Heath Park) be appointed Foreman at King’s Heath Park at a wage of £3. 0. 7. per week as from the 25th July, 1935.


3rd August 1935 - Birmingham News

Seen and Heard in the Suburbs

I was interested to learn that Mr. J. McNerlin, has been placed in charge of Sparkhill Park.  Mr. McNerlin has for many years been a well-known figure in the local horticultural world, particularly in the Kings Heath district where he formerly resided.
He has had a long career as a floriculturist serving his apprenticeship on the estate of Colonel Ford, a big Irish landowner, whose glass houses covered a large area.  Then he was in the gardens of Mr. Greer, M.P. at Carrickfergus later coming to England where he was employed at Dicksons Nurseries, Chester.  Then he came to Kings Heath, joining the garden staff at the Priory.
For some years after leaving the Priory Mr. McNerlin was sweet pea and carnation specialist to Messrs. Robert Sydenham.  At the time of the annexation of Kings Heath under the Greater Birmingham scheme he was at Kings Heath Park, where under the Parks Committee he was in charge for some time.
He has held appointments at various parks in the city, and came from Oaklands, South Yardley to be in charge at Sparkhill.


21st September 1935 – Birmingham News

I Hear

That the Kings Heath Park branch of the “Sons of Rest” are having a cricket match this (Saturday) afternoon on the Highfield C.C. ground in Vicarage Road.
That Mr. Trout’s XI will meet the team of the organising secretary (Mr. Williams).


28th September 1935 – Birmingham News

Seen and Heard in the Suburbs
Restless Sons of Rest

I have had occasion once before to comment on the restlessness of the “Sons of Rest”.  The Kings Heath Park branch of young old men are particularly restive.  Always up to something.  On Saturday, two elevens of them engaged in an exciting cricket match.  The weather would have daunted a County game, but no so the “S.O.R.”  Kings Heath Highfield Cricket Club had very kindly lent them their ground, but the weather was doubtful.
It had been raining heavily shortly before the time of play, and most people would have thought the match would be cancelled.  As it happened the weather cleared, and the sides took to the pitch.  Mr. W. Trout’s XI faced Mr. Hague’s XI.  Now Mr. Trout is a veteran cricketer.  Many years ago he was a well-known player in the Redditch and Astwood Bank cricket league, who came to Birmingham through the instrumentality of the late Mr. William Adams to play for Sparkhill Belvedere at the County Ground.
It was evident that he has not lost his cunning.  He not only carried his bat for 41, but clean bowled six of the other side for 25 runs.  Causey was next best scorer with 22, and having knocked up 81 for the loss of three wickets the Trouts declared, Bates also being not out 4 and Hemming having made 2.  Hague’s XI were dismissed for 64, the captain going back for a duck.  Corns was the best run-getter with 27, Harris coming next with 16, while Rose was 8.  Hammond, Rust, and Handley (the chairman of the branch) had 2 apiece.  The proceeds of the match – tickets two pence each, large numbers being sold – will go to the branch funds.  I am told that this venture is the first the “Sons of Rest” movement in Birmingham has attempted.  It will probably be an annual event at Kings Heath.
On Sunday, thirty members, including Mr. G. Handley (chairman), and Mr. W.D. McLaren (hon. secretary) attended divine service at St. Mary Magdalene’s church, Hazelwell, where the vicar, the Rev. G.F. Borst-Smith, gave them a cordial welcome and an interesting address.  Mr. F. Greenhill read one of the lessons.



7th October 1935 – BCC Parks Committee Minute

Sub-Committee Reports

The Administration Sub-Committee presented their report.

Use of Parks
Permission has been granted to the following organisations to have the use of parks as mentioned below on the dates and for the purposes stated:-

Date                 Park                           Organisation                 Purpose
Aug 29            King’s Heath                R. Parsons                   Evangelical Open Air Meetings
 
 
590   Resolved:-   That the granting of the use of the various Parks and Recreation Grounds to the organisations on the dates and for the purposes set out in the foregoing report, be comfirmed.
 
 
26th October 1935 – Birmingham News

The Week’s News from the Districts
“Sons of Rest” Annual Meeting

The second annual meeting of the Kings Heath Park branch of the “Sons of Rest” took place on Monday in the Rest Room.  There was a crowded attendance of members including Messrs. L.C. Tipper and A. Lowe (vice-presidents), the Rev J.A. Smallbone, and Mr. F. Greenhill, with Mr. G. Handley (chairman)
The annual report, given by the secretary, Mr. W.D. McLaren, showed that the branch was in a very healthy condition, and mention was made of the various activities in entertaining and assisting the members.  The membership was now so large that it would be impossible to accept new members unless a more commodious Rest Room was provided.  Sympathetic reference was made to the loss sustained by the branch by the deaths of Mr. F.S. Headley and Mr. G.R. Bailey.
The following officers were elected: chairman, Mr. Geo. Handley; vice-chairman, Mr. H. Cope; secretary, Mr. E. Woodwiss; treasurer, Mr. G. Warner; organising secretary, Mr. E. W. Williams; chaplain, Rev. J.A. Smallbone; auditors, Messrs. F. Greenhill and J. Hemming; trustees, Messrs. G. Gregory and E.W. Williams; with a management committee.
Mr. Tipper in proposing a vote of thanks to the officers, congratulated them on the success the branch had achieved, and spoke in complimentary terms of the high position it had attained in the estimation of the Federation.  King’s Heath had been his first love, and it had been a source of pleasure to be associated with it.
The Rev. J.A. Smallbone in seconding, paid a high tribute to the value of the work being done and referred eulogetically to the excellent services rendered by the retiring secretary, Mr. McLaren.
The chairman responding, expressed gratitude for the support which had been accorded him and he needed no assurance as to the dignified position of the branch being maintained.  Every member could be relied upon to play his part.


28th October 1935 – BCC Parks Committee Minute

Sub-Committee Reports

The Administration Sub-Committee presented their report.

Sons of Rest
Upon the instructions of your Sub-Committee the Secretary has submitted proposals for the erection of Sons of Rest shelters in parks where no such provision has yet been made, with a view to the submission of the same to the City Council for authority to the necessary expenditure.

Sons of Rest shelters have been provided up to date in the following parks and recreation grounds, namely:-

Aston Park                                            Balsall Heath Park
Brookfields Rec. Ground                       Calthorpe Park
Cannon Hill Park                                    Farm, Sparkbrook
Handsworth Park                                   Garrison Lane Rec. Ground
King’s Heath Park                                  Lightswood Park
Queen’s Park, Harborne                         Rookery Park
Salford Park                                         Small Heath Park
Summerfield Park                                  Ward End Park


(The report continues with no further mention of King’s Heath Park.)
 
 
13th November 1935 – BCC Parks Committee Minute
 
Report to Council
 
A draft of the report of the Parks Committee to be presented to the City Council on the 10th December, 1935, was submitted:-
 
“Sons of Rest” – Shelters in Parks

In June 1931 by Minute No. 30,238, the Council approved a scheme for the erection of shelters for the “Sons of Rest” in the under-mentioned parks at a cost of £600 each or a total of £7,200, viz:-
 
Adderley, Aston, Bournville, Brookvale, Cannon Hill, Cotteridge, Farm Sparkbrook, Lightswood, Rookery, Sparkhill, Summerfield and Small Heath.
 
These proposals were not proceeded with in consequence of the emergency economy measures which were put into operation shortly after the passing of the Council’s resolution.

In the meantime, however, your Committee have provided accommodation in certain parks by the adaptation of existing structures, and a number of new buildings have been provided by reason of the public spirited generosity of certain donors.
 
By these means “Sons of Rest” shelters have now been provided or are in course of erection at twenty-one parks and recreation grounds, namely:-  

Acocks Green Recreation Ground
Aston Park
Brookfields Recreation Ground
Cannon Hill Park
Handsworth Park
King’s Heath Park
Queen’s Park, Harborne
Salford Park
Summerfield Park
Balsall Heath Park
Calthorpe Park
Farm, Sparkbrook
Garrison Lane Recreation Ground
Lightswood Park
Rookery Park
Small Heath Park
Ward End Park
Victoria Common, Northfield
Digby Park
Selly Park Recreation Ground
Sparkhill Park
 
It will be seen therefore, that so far as the scheme approved by the Council in 1931 is concerned, only Adderley Park, Bournville Park, Brookvale Park and Cotteridge Park remain to be dealt with.
 
At Musgrave Road Recreation Ground the “Sons of Rest” have the use of the small Bowls Pavilion, but they have been agitating for some time past for a more commodious building.
 
Applications and requests for accommodation have been received in respect of the following parks and recreation grounds, namely:-
Cotteridge Park
Highgate Park
Perry Park
Trittiford Mill Pool,
Walmer Recreation Ground, and
The Yardley area
 
Applications for increased accommodation have also been received from Cannon Hill Park, Handsworth Park and King’s Heath Park.
 
A sum of £3,000 has been included in your Committee’s estimates of capital expenditure for the current financial year under this heading.
 
Your Committee have given careful consideration to the requests for further accommodation, and after reviewing the provison propose, with the approval of the Council, to proceed with the erection of new structures at an estimated cost of £750 each at the following parks and recreation grounds, viz:-
Adderley Park
Musgrave Road Recreation Ground
Perry Park
Cotteridge Park
 
In addition, your Committee propose to convert the exisiting bandstands at Highgate Park and Walmer Recreation Ground into shelters for the Sons of Rest at a cost of £100 and £75 respectively.
 
As the bandstand at Walmer Recreation Ground is at present used as a children’s shelter, it is also proposed to provide a separate building for a children’s shelter at a cost of £50.
 
The expenditure in respect of the last three items will be included in your Committee’s revenue estimates of expenditure for the next financial year.
 
Your Committee accordingly recommend that, subject to Council Minutes Nos. 24,990 and 25,296, they be authorized to proceed with the proposals for the erection of new shelters, and that the Finance Committee be instructed to borrow or otherwise provide the sum of £3,000, being the estimated cost involved.
 
 
763   Resolved:-   That the draft report of the Parks Committee to be presented to the City Council on the 10th December 1935, be approved in the form now submitted, and that Minute 731 relating to the provision of “Sons of Rest” shelters in parks, be amended accordingly.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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