The school’s head of fashion and textiles Margaret Springthorpe had launched an evening class for pensioners on needlework and embroidery.

Needlework classes for adults were taking place at the school. The photograph shows Margaret Springthorpe (left) checking the final fitting of a corduroy dress made by Marion Box of Roebuck Road, Leamore.

Thousands of budding students queued up when enrolment for courses began. The photograph shows Julie Farmer (left) and Pat Hill, who were first in the queue.