Remember When: Wind blows wellie-throwing world record
This week's Remember When features a man who thought he broke a world record with a wellie-throwing attempt at Altwood School, only for wind to blow it off course.
05:00PM, Saturday 11 October 2025
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1975: The world record for wellie throwing was broken twice by the same man at Altwood School – but his throws were declared invalid because of the strong winds.
Phil Harper (main picture) missed out on making the Guinness Book of Records, despite his two best throws beating the record by several inches.
He threw the footwear well over 150ft at a fete to raise funds for a new school coach.
1980: Members of Maidenhead Golf Club were treated to an exhibition of golf shots and how to fade and draw the ball.
The Dunhill team of professionals, consisting of Jim Lynch, Willy McColl and Donald Armour, then joined members for a match in the afternoon.
1985: Stella Stewart retired after 20 years as school matron at Deyncourt School in Bourne End.
Mrs Stewart joined the school two years after it opened, when few other schools in Bucks had matrons.
“It was only really a trial run and I didn’t think I’d be staying long – certainly not 20 years,” she said.
1995: A team of ex-mayors needed more than pot luck when they took part in a charity tournament.
The former first citizens came in last against the King George VI Club and the Sloud and District Snooker Club.
The team was made up of Bert Bellworthy, Bill Cooley and Harry Griffin, and former deputy mayor David Jack.
2000: Thousands of schoolchildren across the Royal Borough stepped out as they joined the Walk to School 2000 Campaign.
Among those taking part were pupils from Boyne Hill Infants School, who were backing the campaign to promote safety, health and environmental awareness.
2000: Fancy dress and sensible shoes were the order of the day when a sponsored walk was organised to raise much-needed funds for a residential home.
A band of more than a dozen walkers embarked on a 10-mile round trip to Cookham from the 21 Courthouse Road centre, which helped discharged hospital patients before they went home.
The walk took place in the same week a new community rehabilitation unit was opened at the centre.
2000: An exciting visit from the fire brigade was enjoyed by the children of Little Fishes pre-school at Furze Platt memorial hall.
The visit was the third in a series of People Who Help Us, designed to help the children learn more about the different aspects of various professions.
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