Pensioners Association

The Pensioners Association has a well established and dedicated team of Volunteers who serve with the Avon Welfare Support Group, regularly visiting colleagues at home or during their time in Hospital.

If you are a former member and your need to contact us is of an urgent nature, we are available 24/7 by following the link to the Welfare Support Group.

William ‘Taffy’ Hackfoort 1921-2016

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Ian Satherley BEM — 1 Comment

William Noel Hackfoort. 1921-2016

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Robert (Bob) Pittard – 1921 to 2016

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Ian Satherley BEM — Leave a comment

Robert Pittard 1921 – 2016

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Bristol’s Colston Hall destroyed by fire on the 1 September 1898

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Ian Satherley BEM — Leave a comment

It was in the early hours of the morning when a fire was discovered in Clark’s four story clothing factory in Colston Street, Bristol. According to press reports, flames were already through the roof by the time fire crews from…