KNOTTINGLEY CAN MAKE IT
Knottingley workmanship found a place at the 'Britain Can Make It' exhibition in London with a cigarette box and an ash tray made by the Crystal Glass Co Knottingley.

YOUR BLOOD IS WANTED
Forty Knottingley residents gave blood at a transfusion session at the Parish Rooms, Chapel Street, Knottingley on Friday arranged by the Regional Blood Transfusion Service, Leeds. The blood is needed for patients and 10,000 volunteers are necessary in East and West Yorkshire if the service is to be maintained. In Knottingley there are nearly 80 donors.

CITED FOR GALLANTRY
Sergeant (now Mr.) Samuel Foulds of North View, The Holes, Knottingley, has been mentioned in dispatches for gallant and distinguished conduct in the Mediterranean theatre during the war. He served with the Royal Artillery in the 8th Armoured Division and spent four years abroad. Mr. Foulds is married and has resumed employment with Messrs Jackson Bros Ltd, glass bottle manufacturers of Knottingley, where he worked before the war.
Pontefract and Castleford Express October 11th 1946

CHILDREN ENTERTAIN
Under the title of 'A Christmas Fair', the children of the Knottingley National Infants School gave a lively entertainment in St. Botolph's Parish Hall on Wednesday. There was a sale of small toys which they had made. The program consisted of plays, action songs, singing games, items by a percussion band, and a Nativity Play. The children were assisted by Mrs. H Day, who sang, and the arrangements were made by the Head Teacher (Miss J Thompson) The proceeds were for school funds.

LEGION EXPANDS
The Knottingley branch of the British Legion is now attracting a number of the younger ex-servicemen from the late war, and its headquarters at 'The Croft', Knottingley, often present a lively and busy scene. At the monthly meeting yesterday week, Mr. R. Jessop presided and it was announced that the balance of funds held by the Knottingley Services Welfare Committee was to be given to the branch. Pensions for disabled persons were discussed and a programme of social activities drawn up. The members are hoping to have new headquarters when circumstances permit and have already accumulated a considerable fund for this purpose.

FULLY FLEDGED
Seven members of the First Knottingley Girl Guides Company became fully fledged guides at an enrolment ceremony conducted by the District Guides Commissioner, Miss Simpkin of Pontefract, at St. Botolph's Parish Hall on Friday. They were Shirley Hannar, Jean Fozzard, Pat Higgins, Shirley Swales, Sylvia Wallace, Shirley Rollinson, and Margaret Taylor, the last named who was a First Class Brownie, having a 'Fly Up' from the Brownie Pack.
Pontefract and Castleford Express 13th December 1946

WORKERS RELAX
Some 200 employees of Messr's Bagley and Co Ltd, spent an enjoyable evening at the Town Hall, Knottingley, on Friday, on the occasion of the firms annual dance. A variety of popular numbers included novelty dances and the M.C. was Mr. F. Ashton. Refreshments were provided by women helpers and the arrangements were made by management.

A CHEERY SERVICE
A cheery service with a seasonal flavour was held at the Congregational Church, Knottingley, on Sunday, when the choir led the singing of carols and Christmas hymns. The Rev. C. G. Wade preached an interesting sermon on 'The Shepherd's Desire', and Miss G. Heald was the soloist. After the evening service members toured part of the district singing carols, the proceeds being for the lighting fund

LIFE IN THE UNION
South Africa is a long way from Knottingley, but it was focussed in immediate perspective for members of the Congregational Sisterhood last week, by a highly interesting address given by Mrs. W. Gregg of Ferrybridge. The details were first hand - Mrs Gregg having come from South Africa to Knottingley recently,- and formed a comprehensive of life and customs in 'The Union'. Mrs D Ingham presided and the solo's,'Nazereth' and 'Come all yea faithful' were sung by Mrs Day. Later the company sang carols and Christmas hymns.

FROM THE DOMINIONS
Chocolate for Christmas, A gift of chocolate from Pontefract W.V.S. was distributed to elderly people in Knottingley district last week. The arrangements were made by Miss A Arnold who also helped with the distribution of food.
Pontefract and Castleford Express Christmas December 27th 1946