Morland School pupils who pulled off a “grand slam” in football, netball and swimming competitions 25 years ago.

John Peel’s hunting horn was sold by auction at Sotheby’s of London for £5,500. A New York dealer bought the single loop copper horn which was accompanied by a letter authenticating it, written by the elder son of John Peel (1776-1854). The horn was last sold by Sotheby’s in 1951, when it fetched £600. The Blencathra hunting pack were not among the bidders at the auction. Major Phil Davidson, the pack’s joint master, was unaware of the sale until he saw a television news report. “I am sorry I didn’t know something about it earlier,” he said.

Some of the children who braved heavy rain to take part in Alston gala day 25 years ago.

Two direct descendants of the famous Lady Anne Clifford attended a service of dedication in the 300-year-old chapel in the courtyard of Appleby’s Almshouses. The almshouses were founded in the 17th Century by Lady Anne and Col. William Tufton and Mr. Francis Tufton, from Hertfordshire, attended the service to dedicate new kneelers for the chapel. The chapel was founded at the same time as the hospital of St. Anne, as the almshouses are called, built around a cobbled courtyard on the east side of Boroughgate and providing homes for up to 13 widows at a time. Lady Anne set down rules for residents, one being that they must attend the chapel. Originally the widows had to attend daily, but this has since been reduced to once weekly.

Local competitors who took part in the nine-mile Skiddaw Fell Race at Keswick 25 years ago.

Appleby musician Clare Hirst will be sharing the stage with rock superstar David Bowie during the charity extravaganza “Live Aid”. Clare, a 25-year-old former pupil of Appleby Grammar School, will be playing saxophone in David’s backing band during his 20-minute slot in the star-studded Wembley concert, which will be seen by an estimated 1.5 billion people around the world. The event is the brainchild of Irishman Bob Geldof, singer with the pop group the Boomtown Rats. The concert is another step up in the world of pop music for Clare who tasted success in February, 1983, when she was a member of the seven-girl group the Belle Stars. She is the daughter of former Appleby mayor Mr. Charles Hirst.