The Ulverston Church Walk School has had a colourful history of activities, events, special visits and charity days, intertwined with its high level of education.
In 1988 a special guest appeared at the school as presenter of the BBC’s children’s show Time and Tune, Douglas Coombes, paid a visit.
BOWING OUT: A farewell wave for Church Walk School teacher Dorothy Gilbert, who took early retirement after 33 years at the Ulverston school
The year before, school pupils had taken part in a massive balloon race.
More than 100 balloons filled with helium were released in November of that year.
UP AND AWAY: More than 100 helium balloons were released in November 1987 at Church Walk School
This was done in order to raise funds for the school during their autumn fun fair. The event raised £50.
One year earlier the school bid farewell to much-loved teacher Dorothy Gilbert, who took early retirement after 33 years at the school.
FAMOUS FACE: Presenter of the BBC’s children’s show Time and Tune Douglas Coombes in Ulverston Parish Centre in 1988
She shared a heartfelt goodbye with the pupils who she had cared for for so many years.
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