From Wikipedia: Have a Go was a BBC Radio show that ran from 1946 to 1967. Hosted by Wilfred Pickles and co-presented with his wife Mabel (née Myerscough), it involved the couple travelling to venues around the UK and speaking to members of the public, who were then invited to answer quiz questions in the hope of winning a small amount of money. It was the first quiz show in Britain to offer such a prize.
By Rosemary Stockdale
Did you know that the Village Hall in the 1950’s was located where the bungalow close to the pub now stands. It hosted a variety of events including Wilfred Pickles ‘Have a Go’ in 1958. Do you recognise anyone? Please get in touch if you do or if you have any other information to add to the archives.
There is a suggestion in the archives that a CD exists either of the event on film or a recording of the radio show - please let us know if you have any information about this CD.
Thursley ‘Have a Go’ contenders 1958 ….
Wilfred Pickles hosting…
The winner(s)…..?
The winner was Mrs Messenger who was given £4, 10 shillings, a chicken and dinner for two at a local hotel
The cutting above includes the information that Thursley residents' big grouse was the housing shortage as it was driving young people from the village.