And so here we take a look back at times gone by a a handful of local schools in Bamber Bridge over the decades. Here are a few of our best pictures...
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1. Bamber Bridge schools in the '70s, '80s, '90s
Showbiz star Bonnie Langford gave youngsters an impromptu demonstration of her stage routine at a Lancashire school. Bonnie took time off from rehearsals for the Pirates of Penzance in Manchester to hand over the keys to a new minibus for the 58-pupil Coppice School, Bamber Bridge, Preston. While she was there she also presented swimming awards to the children and stayed for lunch Photo: RETRO
2. Bamber Bridge schools in the '70s, '80s, '90s
Half-term was a busy time for staff at Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre, which ran an ambitious fun-packed play scheme for local children. Activities on offer included dancing, singing, games, squash, roller disco and rhythmic gymnastics. Pictured above are youngsters who enjoyed the rhythmic gymnastics Photo: RETRO
3. Bamber Bridge schools in the '70s, '80s, '90s
Police have come to the aid of The Coppice School in Bamber Bridge, who were in need of a major cash boost. Preston bobbies donated a four foot stick of rock they won in a TV contest, which will be raffled to provide funds for a minibus. Chief Supt Ken Mackay, left, and PC Alan Corlett present headmistress Miss Janice Harrison with the jumbo-sized rock. On PC Corlett's left is his daughter Shelley Photo: RETRO
4. Bamber Bridge schools in the '70s, '80s, '90s
Monique Wilson (12), of West Cliff, Preston had trouble on the Army assault court. She got her foot fast in a car tyre and was rescued by L/Cpl Steve Timiney of the Kings Division recruiting team. Looking on are Monique's friends Sandra Carrington, of Whittle-le-Woods and Terry-Marie Scott of Clayton Brook. The Army assault course was part of a fun day held at Hoghton Towers and organised by Brownedge St Mary's School in Bamber Bridge Photo: RETRO