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  1. Children from Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Blacon in October 19701 of 7
  2. It's not the best quality image but can you spot anyone at this Hotpot supper at Blacon British Legion in 19722 of 7
  3. Hotpot supper at Blacon British Legion in November 19723 of 7
  4. St Theresa's Church, Blacon's Harvest Festival writeup in The Chronicle - 19704 of 7
  5. Black and White Minstrel Show in Blacon British Legion, 19685 of 7
  6. Black and White Minstel Show at Blacon Legion in 19686 of 7
  7. Blacon British Legion's hot pot supper and concert was covered in The Courant in December 19687 of 7
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