Tag: GRO0768

Evening Despatch: Friday 18th January 1935

Five or six years ago the funds of the Birmingham Boys’ and Girls’ Union were low and the movement was depressed despite the keen desire of between 200 and 300 workers to see its progress. Soon after his arrival, Mr. Johnston conceived the idea of issuing an appeal for financial help in the form of a prospectus … (continues at length on Mr. Johnson) … He is particularly proud of the successful camps for boys at Streetly and Buildwas (Shropshire) which owe much to the generosity of Mr. Roy Pinsent, one of the best friends of the movement.

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Birmingham Daily Gazette: Friday 10th August 1934

New Companies: The under-mentioned particulars of new companies recently registered are taken from the Daily Register compiled by Jordan and Sons, Ltd., company registration agents, 116 to 118 Chancery Lane, London, W.C.2: … … Siviters Ltd.: – To acquire the goodwill of the London branch of the business carried on in Great Britain and elsewhere by Siviter Smith Service Ltd. and to carry on the business of printers, publishers, etc., Capital L. 10,000. Permanent director and chairman, V. Siviter Smith, address not stated; subscribers, R. Pinsent, 6 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, A. J. Corbett, 83 Chinabrook Road, Yardley Wood, Birmingham.

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Birmingham Daily Gazette: Wednesday 25th April 1934

Christmas Market: Clearing Debt on Boys’ and Girls’ Union: Plans for a Christmas Market at the Town Hall in aid of the Birmingham Boys’ and Girls’ Union are already being made. A reception is being given today at Little Wick by Mrs. Roy Pinsent to enable those who are running or helping to run stalls and other activities, to meet Lady Patricia Ward who is acting chairman of the executive on behalf of her brother, the Earl of Dudley. The object of this effort is to raise funds for finally clearing the Union of its accumulated debt. It will be recalled that in December Mr. Roy Pinsent gave L. 1,000 for this purpose on condition that a similar sum was given by other friends. This sum was found. In fact, the total sum raised, including Mr. Pinsent’s gift, was well over £2,000, leaving the Union a little more than £1,000 in debt. It is hoped to raise considerably more than this sum at the Christmas Market. 

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GRO0679 Devonport: Mary Tirzah Pinsent: 1897 – 1951
GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Gloucestershire Echo: Saturday 7th April 1934

Old Cheltenham Families United: Bride’s Lace Train: The wedding of Mr. Robert Symons Burton and Miss Margaret Anne Willoughby at the Parish Church to-day was one of the most interesting that has taken place in Cheltenham for some time. Both Miss Willoughby and Mr. Burton are members of families that have resided in Cheltenham for several generations. Mr. Burton is the son of the late Lieut-Colonel A. R. Burton and Mrs. Burton, of Trevalgar, Cheltenham, and Miss Willoughby is the daughter of the late Captain and Mrs. E. C. Willoughby. Captain Willoughby was editor of the Gloucestershire Echo at the time of his death during the war. The bride has been living with her grandmother, Mrs. Ryland, at Ombersley, Cheltenham. Miss Willoughby and her younger sister, Miss June Willoughby, have many friends throughout Cheltenham and Gloucestershire. Besides being very well known in the social circles of the district, they have made a name for themselves as keen and promising golfers. They also play tennis and squash rackets and are the equal of many men players in these games. Great sympathy is extended to Miss June Willoughby, who, being unwell is unable to be the chief bridesmaid to her sister. Mr. Burton is a lieutenant in the Royal Artillery. The calling of the Army is one that many members of his family have followed: MANY FRIENDS AT CHURCH: There were many friends at the Parish Church, where the Rev. Gordon Sheldon, rector of Cheltenham, officiated. The bride’s gown was of “off white” heavy satin, and it fell in rich folds, forming a train, over which beautiful old Limerick lace hung. The headdress comprised a net cap enriched by pearls and orange blossom. The bride was given away by her cousin, Mr. Roy Pinsent …

[see similar: Cheltenham Chronicle: Saturday 14th 1934]

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Birmingham Daily Gazette: Saturday 9th December 1933

Challenge of £1,000 Gift: Offer to Boys’ and Girls’ Union: Deficit Attacked: A challenge with a donation of £1,000 as prize was thrown out by Mr. Roy Pinsent at the annual meeting of the Birmingham Boys’ and Girls’ Union last night. Mr. Pinsent, who is chairman of the union executive committee, announced that to clear an accumulated deficit he would make a donation equivalent to the amount collected for the union between July and the end of the year, not exceeding £1,000. He added that £600 had been raised so far, and that if another £300 were forthcoming he had promised the final £100. … … Satisfactory Accounts: Mr. Pinsent proposed the adoption of the statement of accounts, which, he said, was extremely satisfactory in a very difficult period. This was the only year since 1919 in which there had not been a serious debit balance. He did not consider the present credit balance – £4 16s 8d – had been achieved at he expense of the actual working of the clubs, but by great forethought and care in every detail, in which respect the Warden merited every congratulation. …

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Birmingham Daily Gazette: Thursday 23rd November 1933

Caravanning Lure: Views at a Birmingham Reunion: Midland caravanners were in force at the Billesley Hotel, Birmingham last night, at their reunion dinner and dance … Mr. Roy Pinsent said there was nothing to compare with caravanning, while Mr. F. L. M. Harris, editor of “The Caravan,” voted for caravanning all year round …

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Sussex Agricultural Express: Friday 18th March 1932

RE. Agnes Maud Roffey: Deceased: Pursuant to the Trustee Act: 1925: PERSONS having claims against the Estate of Agnes Maud Roffey late of Old Borough Arms Rye in the County Sussex Spinster deceased (who died on the 16th day of January and whose Will with three Codicils thereto was proved in the Birmingham District Probate Registry the 27th day of February by Roy Pinsent and Sir George Walter Roffey) are required to send particulars thereof the undersigned before the 31st day of May after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the said Executors shall then have hail notice. Dated this 15th day of March 1932. PINSENT & CO., Bennetts Hill, Birmingham: Solicitors for the said Executors.

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Evening Despatch: Friday 19th February 1932

“Birmingham Charity” Duke’s Praise for Boys’ Clubs: A fine example: … discussion of his visit … Finally, he was photographed with a group of voluntary workers, including Mr. Roy Pinsent, chairman of the Union Executive Committee, with whom he chatted for some time.

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Evening Despatch: Monday 15th February 1932

Busy Time for Duke of Gloucester: Visit to Boys’ Clubs in Birmingham: Thursday’s Plans: … (includes) … At Kyrle Hall: At 5.30 a visit will be paid to the Edgbaston Unity Club, Gough-road – one of the most prominent boys’ clubs in the city. The Duke will be accompanied by the Lord Mayor, Mr. O. H. Jones, Mr. J. Harlow, Mr. C. A. Harrison, Mr. Roy Pinsent and Mr. Norman Smith (Birmingham) and Col. J. M. Mitchell and Capt. L. F. Ellis (chairman and hon. secretary of the national Association of Boy’s Clubs’).  … (continues) …

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Birmingham Mail: Thursday 19th November 1931

Boys’ and Girls’ Union: 25th Anniversary of Great Work in Birmingham: Big Extension Planned … (discussion) …  Many well-known businessmen have taken and still take a great interest in the work Chief amongst these are Mr. R. A. Pinsent and Mr. Roy Pinsent. The latter has served on the executive committee since its inception and has been its chairman for a long time ... (continues) …

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948
GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978