History
Former associations
Associations from the past aimed to gather young people around sports or cultural projects and others to maintain links of solidarity between soldiers and to preserve the memory of the First and Second World Wars.
Education and culture
Former pupils of the boys' school
On July 24, 1908, the association of former students of Boys' School was created. Through cultural and athletic events, the students were to continue interacting with one another.
Former pupils of the girls' school
The friendship association of former pupils of Vignacourt Girls School was formed on June 11, 1914. The goal was to create a network that would enable all of the former pupils of the girls' school to support the school and assist one another in their endeavors.
The little theater troupe
To not forget the names of individuals who participated in the theatrical group, the list is presented below. I had the opportunity to discuss this subject with some of our elders, like Mrs. Joëlle Geron. (in 2013).
- Raphaël LEFEBVRE
- Joseph GODEFROID,
- Louis FOUACHE (Carpenter),
- Iréné FOUACHE (brother of Louis... )
- Jean-Baptiste MERCIER,
- Fortuné GOURGUECHON,
- Albert CROGNIER,
- Joseph DEROGY.
One can image young actors in costume with finely crafted hats, and quite wide, probably shaped by the local hatter. The most talented had the opportunity to participate in a contest for the Comedy of Picardy in Amiens.
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Veterans associations
War Veterans 14-18
The association of veterans, disabled, and war widows was founded on December 27, 1929. Its initial goal was to defend its members' interests and maintain the bonds of fraternity between soldiers. It continues to perpetuate the combatants' memory, with the attendance at the commemorations of November 11 and support of the graves. It is the only one to have been able to continue to this day.
Union of War Victims, 39-45
The Vignacourt disaster victims' union was created after the Second World War, more precisely on August 28, 1945. Its goal was to support those who had suffered from the fighting, follow them in administrative tasks, and help them rebuild themselves, in the literal sense of the term, as well as the figurative sense.
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Sportspeople:
The Vanguard "L'avant-garde"
The Vignacourt Vanguard was formed on May 18, 1911. This kind of association developed in the early 1900s under the aegis of the French Sports Federation. The goal was to train disciplined young people with healthy minds and bodies. Regional championships were organized in the big cities in distinct disciplines, with the federal cups awarded to the winners. The Vignacourt Vanguard was led by M. Chabran. The training took place in front of the factory buildings.
The vanguard, with Mr. Auguste CHABRAN.
These photos were taken on Mrs. Delatour Street.
Sportsmen after the 14-18 war:
Among the sportsmen, there were some athletic licensees, like:
- M. Marcel ISAERT,
- M. Gabriel DELASSALLE,
- M. Colbert DUCROTOY,
- M. Serge CRETEL,
- M. Maurice DEROUSSEN.
The sports committee "Union Sportive" - 45
The sports committee, known as the "sportive union," was established on May 22, 1945, during World War II. The headquarters were on Godard Dubuc Street, next to the Brailly Cafe.
This association aimed to unite young people of the village around a sporting project, such as football.