Stevenage Horticulturists: Formation of Gardeners’ Mutual Improvement Society. A meeting was held in the Small Public Hall on Wednesday night to inaugurate a Gardeners’ Mutual improvement Society for the town and district. Commander Pinsent presided over a good gathering. Those present included … Commander Pinsent said he understood there had been two gardening societies operating the town during recent years. Were they quite Dead? Mrs. Grosvenor said she understood there was some property about belonging to the old Horticultural Society. The silver cup was kept at the Bank. … (continues) … The following committee was elected: Chairman, Commander Pinsent, vice-chairman, Mr. O. A. S. Pollard … (continues) … Commander Pinsent said he hoped support would be forthcoming from a wide area. A suggestion that neighbouring gardens be visited on receipt of invitation during the summer months met with approval. Commander Pinsent was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. … … (Also) … … Stevenage British Legion: Enthusiasts for Special Local Fund: Work of an Active Branch: The Annual Meeting … (discussion of activities) … Election of Officers … Major Sheriff was elected chairman, on the motion of Dr. B. L. Skeggs seconded by Commander Pinsent, R.N. Mr. O. A. A. Pollard was appointed vice-chairman … The administrative committee was elected and includes Commander Pinsent, R.N., Dr. B. L. Skeggs, Dr. Chetwynd Grosvenor … (further discussion) …
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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948