The closure of Lostock Open Air School after 60 years in 1986 was marked by a series of special events including this fancy dress rounders match between staff and pupils. Andrew Hodgson, 14, throws the ball to head teacher Margaret Robinson dressed as Charlie Chaplin watched by the staff team (left to right) Michael Scowcroft, Linda Swansbury, Eileen Pepper, Andrew Beardwood, Julie Mason, Barbara Rothwell and Lynn Dowbakin.
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