Photos: Check out these nostalgic photos of Mansfield CHADS Club

By Phoebe Cox

Published 17th Jan 2025, 16:11 BST

The Chad Children's Club was established in 1952.

The club was created by Vic Allgood, the manager of the Empire Cinema in Mansfield.

Most of these images from CHADS club originate from the 1950s and 1960s.

Have a closer look and see if you can spot any familiar faces…

Chads Club members pictured with an RSPCA inspector and some parents.

1. Pets' night

Chads Club members pictured with an RSPCA inspector and some parents. Photo: CHAD

Big smiles from the members. Do you remember being involved?

2. Big smiles

Big smiles from the members. Do you remember being involved? Photo: Chad

A pet show including members of the club.

3. Pet show

A pet show including members of the club. Photo: Chad

CHADS Club, the children’s club for boys and girls which ran from the fifties onwards.

4. CHADS club

CHADS Club, the children’s club for boys and girls which ran from the fifties onwards. Photo: Chad

Mansfield Empire Cinema

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