18 August 1880: ‘Creech St Michael. The first meeting of the Creech Athletic Society was held on Friday afternoon, in a field called ‘Cowleaze’, belonging to Mr Fry of that place, who also took a prominent part in the management. Mr Somerville officiated as umpire, and Mr Fry, jun., as starter. The Creech drum and fife band played alternately with a band from Taunton, led by Mr Summerhayes.‘ … ‘100 yards flat race (for boys under 14, confined to Creech) – Hurford, 1st; Roland 2nd.’ … ‘120 yards race – Roland 1st, Bartlett 2nd.’
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Charlie & Elaine Roland, DuCane Court, Balham High Road, SW17 7JU; Elaine, Wray Common Nursing Home (Room 27), Wray Common Road, Reigate RH2 0ND; Charlie, Alvington Residential Home, Alvington House, 59 Wray Park Road, Reigate RH2 0EQ