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Born Hinckley 1944, attended Hinckley Grammar school 1956-1958, Humphrey Perkins Grammar School 1958-1961, Midland Bank 1961-1968. Married Bruce A. Smith 1966. Moved to Palm Desert CA 1987.

Editor's Note:

Bruce Smith is the "long lost second cousin" of my childhood friend (and ex-Foursights' member) Doug Abbott. They had lost contact with each other after sometime in the late fifties. Doug wrote to me and said: "...Through it [your website] I have located a long lost second cousin of mine. You remember my Grandparents who lived on Greendale Rd. We lived on the Bridle and our gardens met at the bottom and we could walk from our house to theirs. Well Gramps had a brother, Frank, who had a son who had a son. Bruce Smith moved to the US in 1987 and lives with his wife in Virginia Beach. He arrived there via Palm Springs through his job. Bruce was checking out  Leicester Expats' and, of course, he couldn't  miss our group info' and my bio'.  Thanks again. We have corresponded several times and are getting up to speed at a moderate clip. I haven't seen or heard from him since I was about twelve or thirteen. His family would visit us whilst we were on holiday in the Mablethorpe area of Lincolnshire." So you see, the expats' network continues to work wonders. Be encouraged. 

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Actually from Tamworth originally, moved to Leicester about 8 years ago. Worked for Pillar Engineering Supplies on Dysart Way for several years. Still have property on Narborough Road. Sorry Foxes, UP THE VILLA!

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Born in Oadby, 1966 at Brocks Hill Eventide Home. My Grandmother used to run the "old ladies' home" there, so my sister (Julia) and I would live with her between moves around England. During our stays in Oadby, we attended Brocks Hill Junior then Gartree in the '70's. We came to Canada in 1980.

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Born 1952. Lived on Stephenson Drive Leicester until 1976. Attended Inglehurst Infants & Junior School, Ingle Street, then to Fosse Secondary, Mantle Rd, Leicester (1964 to 1967). Charles Keene College 1968/9 on an electricians course but left before completion. Loadsa jobs before moving to live in Morphett Vale, Adelaide, South Australia (1981 to 1985). Was novice Ham radio operator VK5PJM now G7GLA. Now living in Leicester Forest East in Leicester. Worked at Fisher Rosemount in Leicester 1985 to 2000. Married to Beverley (25 Years !!) 3 kids 22,19,16. Played football with the Boys Brigade (15th Leicester) Lindholme, Belgrave WMC, Fisher Sporting 1985.

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Newarke Girls School 1955-58.

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Formerly from Braunstone Town. Went to school at Homefield, then Winstanley and finally Bosworth. Worked at GEC then Jones & Shipman.

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I was apprentice at GEC from September 1974 to Dec 98. I was at Homefield from winter 1963 (it felt like the world would freeze) to summer 69, Winstanley from autumn 69 to summer 1972 and Bosworth from autumn 72 to summer 1974. I played rugby at school but suffered from a constantly dislocating shoulder, then played a bit of soccer after school for Ratby Rovers in the city league, Jones & Shipman in both the District and Hinckley Sunday leagues, BU in the city league and finally Abbey Hotel in the Charnwood Sunday league. 

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I used to live in Mountsorrel and went to the village schools and to Stonehill High at Birstall.

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Born 1947, Leicester Forest East. Attended Holmfield Ave Primary 52/58, Anstey Martin Sec 58/62. Started work at Etchells Signs. Went to South Africa in 69/71, then Perth Australia until 1983. Been in New Zealand since then. Been back to Leicester several times. Married with three children and one grandaughter. Would love to hear from any 'old' friends.

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My maiden name was Janice Brown. I lived in Humberstone & attended Humberstone and Collegiate schools. I attended Bishop St Methodist Church and was married there in April 1964. I worked in the laboratories at Corah, Sutton Bonington, Cascelloid, Leicester Uni & Tech. I came to Australia in 1965.

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"...I first attended Humberstone nursery, infant and junior schools.  I attended the nursery school for one year, 1944-45, then the infants from 1945 until 1948 and then the juniors until 1951.  Then I went to Collegiate from September 1951 until Sept. 1957, staying just one year in the sixth form, not the usual two.  My name then was Janice Brown...  The expatriate site is great and we're really pleased to be involved." 

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I lived on the Eyres Monsell Estate from 1959 to 1965 then to the Mowacre Hill Estate from 1965 to 1969. I attended the Rushey Mead girls school from 1966 to 1969. I left Leicester to come to Australia, and I was 14 when I left in 1969.

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Thanks for the e-mail, I love the site, and I've already made contact with an old school friend who now lives in South Africa. I've passed on the website to my brother who also lives here in Canberra (he went to your old school Guthlaxton Grammar). From 1954, when I was born, until 1959, I lived on Vulcan Road in the Spinney hill Park area and I would love to find my oldest friend from those days; his name was Steven Carver. 

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Born 1940 in Derby but moved to Oadby in 1947. Attended Gartree Secondary Modern 1947-1952 & Kibworth Grammar 1952-1959. After getting married, emigrated for 10 pounds each in 1965. PS: My wife Jan Marchant is on your list but the email address is incorrect same as mine listed above. PPS: You commented about the name changes to the Kibworth school. As I remember Kibworth Grammar was changed to Kibworth High in 1964 or 1965 when a new school opened at Oadby for the 11+ lot (was that exam still going then) and I assume Kibworth was 'down-graded.' Pity, the old place has gone, but at least the old school house remains or was in 1999. Cheers, John. Up the City!

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Born 1960 Birstall. Parents emigrated to NZ in 1969. Attended Greenlane primary school, Birstall.

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Born in Leicester, 1946. Moved to Birstall 1957. Attended Humphrey Perkins Grammar School, Barrow Upon Soar. Left area in 1966. Posted to Palm Springs Ca in 1987, moved to Virginia Beach Va in 1992. Worked in civil engineering and quarrying until 1998. I was at H. Perkins from 1957-1962 (long enough). Prior to that, I was at Abbey Rd Junior School.

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Bruce Smith is the "long lost second cousin" of my childhood friend (and ex-Foursights' member) Doug Abbott. They had lost contact with each other after sometime in  the late fifties. See entry No. 499 above for "the rest of the story."

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I am on the list but don't think that I mentioned the fact I did graduate from Melborne Rd boys school in 1936. Did you like the Grad bit . It does sound good, hi hi -- that means a laugh in Ham talk and my call is VE7BLU . Tah tah for now, Ken.

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Born in Leicester on January 14, 1950. High School: St. [King?] Richard III from September 1961 to June 1966. Began working for Rediffusion Cable TV August 1966. Married June 14, 1969. Moved to Syston September 1971. Son, Mark, born November 30, 1973. Emigrated to Canada April 1975.

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Born in Leicester, 1942. Schools: Caldecot Road, Forest Lodge Junior, Gateway Grammar School for boys. Left school in 1959. Home addresses (in brief): Braunstone, New Parks, Brading Road, then too numerous to list here. Jobs include telephone technician, milkman, draughtsman, truck driver, corporation bus driver, rock group road manager, driving instructor. Many friends in Leicester which I visit about once every two/three years to see son, daughter, granddaughter, friends and (of course) to taste REAL BEER again in a REAL PUB! Would love to correspond with a lady I knew in the 70's (I left in '78) called Linda. She owned a dark green ex-GPO Morris Minor van at that time. Or, in fact, with any ex-girlfriend (I'm single again) with a view to meeting up on my next visit (whenever) to share a pint and a few laughs.

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Attended Coleman Road school (1948-1950/51) and then Moat Road school for boys (1952-53). Lived on Gwendolyn Road. Used Spinney Hill Park, Victoria Park and Humberstone Park for football and cricket.

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It was Kibworth Beauchamp Grammar school for boys and girls. It used to be a boy�s boarding school; however, with the war and all, 1947 etc., the girls got to go there. In my day the Headmaster was Mr. Elliot; the Gym teacher, Miss Morgan; the Gym master, Mr. Davis; Miss Woods, English; Miss Grey, Geography/Music. Mr. Tsqared (gorgeous) chemistry teacher used to throw chalk at your head! Mr. Wynyard, Math, said I would never amount to anything (he looked consumptive). Mr. Smith, Music (nervous Breakdown); Miss Barton, Art; Miss Griffith, French and domestic Science. None of these people particularly liked me. I wanted SO much to sing in the "Mikado." Miss Grey heard me sing, and I was good, but she never looked at me. Miss Morgan was my favourite until she told me I could not wear my glasses to play Hockey. I could not see without them and I was the Goalie and the Captain. I ran like the wind and swam like a fish. I was a Trojan. Avis Douglas was my heroine; she said I never would learn to dive. I took the silver cup for the Trojans and shared it with someone. We learned to swim at Market Harborough baths in those days. My Schoolmates were Frieda Knott, Thelma Dollow, Monica Selly, Stella Evans, Josie Claxton, Margaret Williamson Aileen Partridge, Elizabeth Fidoe and me the tomboy Ruth Harrison. And I really did amount to something. I became a Medical/X-ray Technologist with a degree for the United States Indian Health service and 22 years on an Indian Reservations in the West. I did good. And it was Kibworth Beauchamp Grammar School that made me that way. Nobody will remember me. but I remember everything good that ever happened there. We had to use different rooms in the village of Kibworth as the school wasn't big enough to hold us all. What a time that was. What hardship, BUT we got the basics and that�s what counts.

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St Johns and Avenue Road schools before going to City Boys (1942-1947). Lived on Thurlow Road, and when married, Havencrest Drive. Moved to States 1963.

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Alderman Newton Girls School (1942-1947). Lived off Uppingham Road and moved to States in 1963.

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Hinckley Road School (now Dovelands) 1945-1951; Wyggeston Girl's School 1951-1957. Nursed at St Thomas' Hospital London & Scotland. Emigrated to Australia 1965 and have been in Darwin since 1974. Any school friends out there who remember me?

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Update: Already listed in Glen Hills Primary School [in School's Out]. Need listing in South Wigston High School (1958-1962). Visit the site daily to see if I can see anyone I went to school with. It's a great site. Thanks Tim!

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Did you go to Ellis Secondary School..mid 70's. or work at D.Byfords in the 80's?

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Err... No. Did who?

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Attended Sarson school for girls, Melton Mowbray 1954-1960. Then Leicester City General Hospital 1960-1964. Grew up in the village of Wyfordby.

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1947-51: Thurmaston Junior School (the old one); 1951-56: Loughborough College School; 1956-1959: Loughborough College of Art (now Loughborough University); 1959-60: Worked at Frisby Jarvis (long gone); 1960-61: Worked at City Embroidery Co. 1961: emigrated to USA.

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What an absolutely superb piece of expatriated webbery! A great idea for a site done in such lovely colours.

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Went to St Mark's school, Belgrave Road and then Christ Church, Wharf Street. Worked at Evans Lifts and Modern Air Systems, Barkby Road. Danced at the Co-Op Hall Belgrave, Corn Exchange and the Palli. Played skittles at the Holly Bush and Full Moon, Russell Square. Came to Australia in 1965 with wife and 2 children Judy and Steven. My cousins' surname was Rowley and they lived in Highfields if anyone can give me a clue of how to find them it would be appreciated.

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I came to Australia in 1965 at the age of 35. For many years I worked at Imperial Typewriters and prior to leaving England, at Adcock and Shipley. My schooling was done at Sacred Heart School, Mere Road, and I lived for many years in Berners Street and Netherhall Road.

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Born and raised in Syston. Lived at 47 Brighton Avenue most of my life until marrying a GI in 1962. Went to Roundhill Secondary Modern School (August 1952). Left School (am I dating myself) in July 1956. Worked for a short time at C&A's on Granby Street in Leicester. Then worked at a small shop in Syston, and finally worked at the Auster Aircraft in Syston, until the time of my marriage. Would love to hear from anyone who is from that area.

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My name is Peter Bunker. I was a pupil at King Richard III School from September 1945 to August 1950. I would be delighted to hear from anyone who was there and remembers me from that period.

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I am trying to find a missing relative: my half sister Judith Anne. All the information that I possess is that she was born to a Florence Edith Bennett, which is my mothers maiden name, of Cropston Road, Anstey, in I believe 1934 or 35. Whilst I realise that this is not much to go on,  if anyone can throw any light on my search it would be very much appreciated.

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Born Birstall Sept 1932. Attended junior in Birstall, Roundhill at Thurmaston in 1946, Loughborough college 1947-1949. Worked Leicester City Transport, Abbey Park Rd, 1949-1954. National Service: 1954-1956 in the R.E.M.E. at Honiton in Devon and Preston Lanc's. On demob, moved Blackpool and then to Canada in 1964. Since moving here, I've been mainly in B.C., but also in Alberta and the U.S. Cheers for now...Al.

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I attended Roundhill from Sept 1945 until July 1946, when I went to Loughborough College. The headmaster at Roundhill at that time was a Mr. Veasey, short guy with shinney shoe's, can't remember any other teachers. I got hell for smoking in the toilet and had to go sit in the girl's class. Funny the things you remember when you start to think.

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Better put age: Born 13 Nov, 1922. Lived at 28 East Goscote St, Leicester. First job with Parmeco in 1936; last job, before joining up, was with Telegraph Dept, LMS Railway. Served in RAF and Army (Sth Staffs) 1941 to 1946. Left England in 1948, with wife Joan and son Michael aged 11 months, for Canada. Ham Radio call VE7BLU. Contact @ [email protected] luv Ken. PS: School Melbourne Rd.

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Am searching for any info on my Grandmother Ada Hutchins. She was a Nurse who married Albert Ernest Wakeling later in life (he owned a barber shop). They married 1926 in Billesdon, Leic. Ada had 2 daughters, one illegitmate Gertrude and one adopted Mary (her mother died in childbirth at Ada's "hospital." Mary is now a Horner and lives in the Braunstone area of Leicester. I am desperate to find Ada's parents. Any help out there?

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Born in the heart of Leicester. Went to St. Josephs school in Netherhall and then to Corpus Christi  - left in 1972. Moved to US 7 years ago. Miss home.

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At Collegiate Girls' Grammar School from 1955 -1960. Lived in Braunstone. Would like to hear from anyone who knows the whereabouts of my old school friend Enid Pilgrim who married in 1965 and became Read. Lost touch after we both moved.

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Lived on Upperton Road off Narborough Road and attended Shaftesbury Road Junior School and Folville Rise, followed by Westcotes Secondary Modern from 1969 to 1974.

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Born 1955 and raised in Leicester. Lived on Broad Avenue and attended Coleman Road Public in the early 60's. Left for Canada 1964 and look back fondly.

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Anyone remember me? I went to Albert Road infants school in 1939 and then to the juniors. I used to live in Netherly Road, Hinckley, then in Ashby Road. Left to move to Barwell in 1946. Spent six years with the REME in Austria. On my return, I worked at G,W, Woodwards Carriers. Got married to Madeleine Cuttiford in 1956 and raised five children: Three sons (David, Mark, Darren) and Julie and Lynne. Went to work on the Midland Red and at Joseph Ellis. Later worked at Sketchley for 20 years when in 1986 ill health made me retire early. Still reside in Barwell and would love to hear from any of my old mates and work pals.

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Guest book Up-Date: I attended New Parks Secondary Modern School from 1957 to 1961. I then lived at 69 Bateman Road New Parks Estate, Leicester. My first job was at the Midland Red Bus Garage in Sandiacre Street (St Margarets), then at various garages, and then at Frears Biscuits in Woodgate, where I met Brenda my wife. I then worked for 7 years at Wells & Root Ltd Export packing at Parker Drive, Leicester until 1971. Then I worked for a short time as a Motor Mechanic at Leicester City Transport, Abbey Lane until emigrating to Australia in February 1972.

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Grew up in Leicester in the 50s. Former pupil of Nativity Convent, Evington Lane, Leicester. Also attended Royal Ballet School in Nottingham (aka Sylvia Davies). Now a writer in the US, but returning to England in July 2001. Would like to find Linda Panavic (Panovic?) who also attended Ballet school with me and went on to Ballet Rambert. Are there any gatherings of Convent girls from my era? Would love to know how they fared, or survived is a better term!

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Born and grew up in Oakham, moved to Leicester for a few years (used to live Narboro' Rd area). Moved to France a year ago and use the internet to keep in touch with my other great love: Nottingham Forest.

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Born at 88 Margaret St, Coalville, Leics in 1934. School: Bridge Rd Sec-Mod, Coalville, Class 1a, Miss Egington. Head master: Mr Pepper. Worked at Snibstone colliery (Snibby Pit). I drove the largest pit pony; his name was Peg. joined Royal Navy in Leicester 1951 with A. Hill, Jack Chambers, and Wally Castle. Ships served: H M S Victory, Jamaica Dalswinton and Brittania. Got married in Scotland in 1957. Worked with EL-AL Airlines, London Heathrow. Emigrated to Australia in 1985. Any old mates please contact me. Special thanks to Rob Haywood [Hull].

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Hello, I used to go to the Martin School in Anstey and also Rawlins in Quorn. I left Rawlins in 1976. Does anyone remember me?

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Went to Winstanley and Bosworth College, up till 83, then joined the royal engineers in 84 and got posted to Germany, and I'm still here now !!!! Still back at least once a year though to visit me mum. Be pleased to hear from anyone from the area.

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I grew up in Thurmaston from 1950-1958 when the family emigrated to Canada. My twin Sisters (Susan and Mary) and I and mother moved to a Northern Quebec Mining town. We all live elsewhere now - Susan in Ottawa, Mary in Calgary, and I live in Toronto. Mother (Joy Marguerite Hickman - wife of Claude James) died a few years ago - she is buried next to Claude in the cemetery on the Syston Road. If anyone who lived on Northdown Drive / Southdown Drive or Westdown Drive in Thurmaston in the 50's remembers us we'd love to hear from you. I remember kids first names and a few last names but many names are long since lost. John, Robert and Helen Cross lived next door. A boy whose last name was Lane - his mother was Heather Lane lived at the end of the street. Martin - last name unknown - was my best friend.

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I was born in 1949 and lived in Chatsworth Street from 1949 to 1960. I then lived in Harrow Road from 1960 to 1966 then emigrated to Australia. After moving to Australia and living in Adelaide from 1966-1984, I am now residing in Queensland. I attended Charnwood Street Junior School from 1956-60, then attended Westcotes Boy's Secondary Modern, and was in (1F) Squadron ATC from 1962-1965. Anyone who may remember me, please send an email.

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I was born 1939 in Bond Street (?) Hospital and emigrated to Canada in 1956. During the war, lived on Haynes Road, went to Coleman St. School, then moved to New Parks Estates on Biddle Road and attended Ingle St. Elementary School. Then went to Alderman Newton's Boys School until 1954 ( I think !?!?!?!) where I was leader of the school orchestra from the first year I attended. Played violin under W.C.Ross. Love to hear from some of that orchestra: Ralph Harrup ? Dave "Goofy" Robinson, Terry? "Stringy" Roper, Alan Meacham. I worked for about 18 months at Gee Advertising on Welford Road (?) until leaving for Canada, August 1956. Life has been good: 3 businesses, a restaurant concurrently and now re-directing my later life. Great to have found this site. Love to hear from anyone who might recall me from those early fifties at school and mid 50's at Gee Advertising. Please don't be shy...:) :) :)

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Attended Dovelands Infant and Junior School from 1961 - 1967. Teachers I can remember are Mr Price, Mr Hunter, Mrs Walker, Mrs Blackwell, Miss Ashton. The Juniors Head was Mr Noon, Infants was Miss Chapman. Anyone else out there from Dovelands. Others in the class were Tim Allcott, Lee Tracy, Andy Coombs, Andy Lavender and many more. Feel free to email me.

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I was Rosa Jordan before I was Married. When I was single, I lived at 31 James Street, Anstey. I attended Anstey Martins Secondary Modern. I worked at Airbourne Shoes From 1963-1967, then I went into the WRNS, then in March 1968, I married Alan Baldock. We lived in Wicklow Drive, Leicester until we emigrated to New Zealand in 1973.

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Is there anyone out there who attended Wycliffe Secondary Modern (near Western Park) from 1956 to 1960. My form teacher was Mr. Davies, a great teacher!

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Born in Leicester, grew up in Humberstone. Attended Humberstone Infants & Junior Schools. Ex. City of Leicester Boys Grammar School '56-'62 (I think!). Hotel management training programme with Trust House Forte. First assignment (kitchens) at The Bell Hotel, Leicester. Lived in USA 1972 - 76, Southern Africa 1977 to date.

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Born and raised in Melton Mowbray from 1954. Left Leicestershire in 1979. Schools: St Franciscan Convent from 1958 to 1969, St Edward VII Upper School until 1973. Worked at Petfoods from 1973 till 1975. One brother Michael who now lives in Canada. Love to hear from anyone who knows me.

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1960-65, Woodstock Jnr, Leicestershire; 1966-67, St Peter & St Paul, Syston, Leicestershire; 1967-70, Roundhill High, Thurmaston, Leicestershire; 1970-72 Longslade Upper, Birstall, Leicestershire; 1972-73, Melton Mowbray College of Further Education, Leicestershire.

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Looking for old friends from Melton Grammar school 58-63. And any old pals from the CROWN pub.

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Born 1947. Lived at 412 Saffron Lane. Lived next door to friend Derek Stringer. Would love to get in touch with him. Attened Knighton Fields school, Sir Jonathan North School (58-62). Worked at Timpsons Shoes on the clock tower and then at Brierleys discount store. Got married, moved to Narborough, then to Elmsthorpe. From there, emigrated to Canada in 1974. I have a brother John and a sister Tricia.

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My name is June Stewart-Burgoyne and I was born in Leicester in 1925 as June Sharpe. I married a Canadian Sailor in 1944 and moved to Canada in 1946. After many years, landed in Calgary. I have an old friend in Leicester who seems to have become lost, and I am sad to not hear from her any more because she has moved without a forwarding address. She is Rosa Danouskis and she did live at 47 Tynedale Street, Leicester, LE30 QQ. Her phone number was 255-3052. She was married to Alex Danouskis. We saw Rosa last year at this time, and she appeared O.K. If anyone could advise me of Rosa's present whereabouts, dead or alive, we would be very grateful. You can drop a note to [email protected]. Thank you.

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Gday all. Have just found this site and am very impressed; still much to be looked at though. Mostly I was known as Dave or Richo and I and my big brother John were Woolybacks from Aylestone. I was born 1935, Barfoot Rd, Saffron Lane Estate, and at the age of three we moved to Milligan Rd, number 206, almost opposite to Hawksbury Rd. Went to Granby Rd infants and juniors school, then at 11 years (1946) to Lansdown Rd till 1950. Moved around a bit on the work front, but spent several years working for "Reinforced Plastics " in Bath Lane. Did 3 years in the Mob, 1953 to 1956. Royal Engineers, 32 Asslt Regt ( Engineer Tanks ) Tidworth, Andover Junction. 23 Fld Eng Regt, Dortmund, Germany. Worked again at Reinforced Plastics, plus Streamline Panels, Groby, Caseloids and a couple of other places now lost in the memory box. Emigrated to Melbourne Australia around 1965 with my brother John. He's still there, but I moved over to Christchurch, NZ after 15 years. Eight years ago moved to a nice country town Waimate. Dad came from Ratby, Mam from Uppingham. Still have some cousins in Leicester and Stamford. Anyone welcome to make a contact, specially from schools or Vernon Rd Methodist Youth Club or CTC "Cyclist Touring Club." Not to many my age group computerised I guess, but younger ones who know there folks came from near the Milligan Rd, Duncan Rd, area send me a wire. Am also Radio Ham ZL3BSH usually work on 20 meter band using old fashioned morse code and make many contacts with UK. As said before, anyone welcome. 73s Dave.

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Attended Collegiate Girls' School 1949-1954. Employed by Barclay's Bank, Town Hall Square, 1954-1956. I would love to hear from any old friends who can still remember me.

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Born in Mountsorrel, went to school in Swithland and at Humphrey Perkins. Looking to catch up with fellow school mates from the late 50's.

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I was born April 15 1940. I attended Swithland Junior School ( St Leonard's) from 1945 to 1951 and Humphrey Perkins from 1951 to 1958. I then spent some time At Nottingham U. I lived on Rothley common from 1940 to 1955 and on Cropston Rd., Swithland from 1955 to 1963 then got married and moved to Station Rd., Glenfield just a short stroll from the tracks and the pub. I was in the Leicester City Police from 1960 to 1964 then went to work at Loughborough U and after that at Queen Elizabeth College, U of London. I emigrated to Canada in 1967 and have lived all over Ontario and for a short time in Chicago USA. Have not been back since 1972. I have already found a fellow who came from Bradgate Park just a couple of miles from where I used to live in Swithland on your site...

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I was looking for sites related to Leicestershire and came across this one. I was born in Leicester and grew up in Wigston Magna. I joined the Army when I was 17 and never really went back to Leicester after that. My military service took me all over the world, and I left the Army and went to work for a Bank in London and then was transferred to New York. Now I find myself working on Wall Street and living in New Jersey. At the end of the day, I am a lad from Wigston. I never forget that, as I feel it is very important to remember your roots and from whence we came. I still follow the Tigers and I miss greatly the pubs, cricket and of course rugby. In my heart I would love to return to my homeland, but in reality I doubt if that will ever happen now. With sites like this I can least have a look at the city and the countryside and at least imagine what it would be like to be back in that wonderful part of the world.

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Looking for old school pals. Went to school in Lutterworth 1967- 1978. In I978- emigrated, but did the first year of Lutterworth Grammar School. If any one remembers me, drop me an email....

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Hi Tim, I believe you've been trying to contact me for my new email address. I tried sending an email to one of your posted addresses but it was returned. Hope you are well. King Richards Infants ? 1955; St Marys Infants 1956; Caldecote Junior School,1958-1961; King Richard III, 1962- 1963; South Wigston High, 1964; Guthlaxton 1965.

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Lived on the New Parks in Holmwood Drive from 1951 until emigrated to Australia in 1966. Not Leicester born and was 16 when my family came here. Worked at Walls Ice cream at London and Avenue Roads, Turners Bread at Gypsy Lane, Bostik at Ulverscroft Road. Anybody who remembers me drop a line. Would like to hear from anybody anyway.

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Went to school at Shaftsbury Avenue (1964 - 1967), Folville Rise (1967 - 1969) & Westcotes Secondary Modern School (1969 - 1974). Lived on Uperton Road, off the Narborough Road. Worked at the GPO as an operator.

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I was born in Leicester in 1961 and went to the following schools: Miss Lloyds, Richmond House, Stoneygate, ending my not so distinguished academic era at Oakham. I have been in NZ for about two years with my wife and three children; however, the rest of my family are all still in Leicester.

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I was born at Bardon and raised in Markfield. I remember Markfield before the urban sprawl. I went to South Charnwood Secondary Modern (as it was known in those days). Leaving there, I worked at C&A on Granby Street near the Grand Hotel. I came to the States in 1964.

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Would love to contact Leonie Brewer who went home to Australia 20 years ago, initially to Sydney but after that, who knows. Might be working in education or similar.

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I left Leicester on 13 Aug 1970, to live and work in Canada for a British company just opening up there. I was wondering what happened to a lot of old friends and associates. I last lived at 26 Gypsy Lane, opposite the Post-office, very close to the Gypsy Lane Hotel. Any body that remembers me and would like to get in touch, please do so  at [email protected], Jim.

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I am an Ex Wynstanley / Bosworth boy and I can't believe how great this site is. If anyone out there knows me, please email me ASAP, as I have lost contact with nearly everyone from school.

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Hi Tim, I've been trying to e-mail you directly but your 'hotmail' is not accepting. Just wanted to send condolences on your Mum's passing. I'm sure I must have crossed paths with her as my Gran would only let us go to Lewis's for all our makeup and skincare products. She said they were the only ladies you could trust!! Once again sorry for your loss and well wishes to your Mum wherever her new path has taken her!! Take Care Sue Corbett. P.S. Thank you for removing those messages!! I'm sure the last thing you wanted for this site was politics!!!

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Attended Beaumont Leys School 1959-1963. Lived on Stocking Farm Estate. Emigrated 1971 to Oz. and have been here ever since. Make the mandatory pilgrimage back to the old dart every 10 years or so.

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Editors Note:

Ruth was one of the very earliest visitors to Leicester Overseas (see message No, 16). She recently wrote to me (by E-mail) in response to my Mum's bereavement notice that ran in the Mercury during the last week of May, 2001. This is Ruth's message:

I live in South Lake Tahoe in the Keys, but my home was in Wigston, Leicester, England, and I remember Lewis's so very well. I worked at Marshall and Snelgroves in the Cosmetic Dept under Miss Ward and Miss Cowell. They were both tyrants. I quit school at Kibworth when I was 15, so I know your Mom was working then and the makeup RIMMEL was very popular and I'm sure I remember her! Marshal and Snelgroves was across from Marks and Spencers and next door to the Robin Hood pub where I met my Husband a long time ago. I'm younger than your Mom, but my Mom took me to Lewis's from the day I was born. Darn near every weekend on Saturday because she would go to the Market for Veggies, Etc. Anyway just a note. Your Mom lived a long time and I'm sure you have lots of memories. My girlfriend Margaret (Williamson) of Wigston Magna sent the E mail. I am forwarding it to you. You see I've lived here so long, worked for the Indian Health service at Gardnerville and my other home is Fallon, Nevada where my husband (D Schrutz) and I moved from Duluth in the service. My training and apprenticeship at Marshall & Snelgroves in Leicester (In those days I was Ruth Harrison in the Perfumery Dept cosmetic sales: Elizabeth Arden, Cyclax, Helena Rubinstein. That gave me my first break when I married at 19 and ended up in Duluth Minn April 1955. I too worked for Madame Rubenstein!! I met many of the sales reps and received many gifts over the Xmas's from her. She and Elizabeth Arden were incredible women. I ended up as a buyer in Madison, Wisc and with John Robert Powers!!  So you see, Leicester ladies had a lot to give to the USA.

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Lived on New Parks until 1966. Worked at Turners Sun Blest Bread at Gypsy Lane. Not born in Leicester but liked my adoptive city a lot. So if my name strikes a cord would like to hear from you.

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The following was sent to me by E-mail in response to my Mother's bereavement notice in the Mercury. Chris Lymn is a Leicester author and his book about Leicester City, "We Love You Leicester," has been offered for sale on this website since last year.

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Your mother and my mother, Mabel (Mabs) Lymn (nee White) were best friends from 1929 to the mid forties at least. I think they met through their work at Wynnes cafe in Leicester (which is still there). They would have been natural friends, both liking the bright lights, dancing and socialising. My mother played the piano in city centre pubs. Stella used to stay the night occasionally at my mother's place in Rowan Street. I think Stella's speech and dress sense was a big influence on my mother. Stella had a flat in New Walk. My mother was married in 1936 and I came along in 37 (7 Oct). Stella was the first person to see me at my birth at Bembridge Close. Their friendship continued during the war. They frequented a pub called the County Arms in Glen Parva (still there) popular with the US 82nd Airborne which was based here prior to D-Day. I don't know what happened after the war, when our fathers returned, but as a kid, I vaguely remember [your sister] Judy... In another coincidence, my wife Jennifer began working life as a beautician, working for Max Factor at Lewis's store (in the late fifties). She asked Stella if she was Mabel's friend. She remembers your mother as always immaculately presented...  My mother died in 1998, aged 87. We noticed your mother's death in the paper, guessing it was the same person. That's about it really - I hope this is of interest to you. Best wishes, Chris Lymn

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Hi. I grew up in Birstall and emigrated to South Africa in 1980 and again to Australia in 1985. Looking to hear from anyone who went to the Birstall schools between 1965 and 1971.

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Gday. I have lived in Perth for the last 15 years with my wife Julie (nee Clay) who is from Aylestone. I lived in Birstall from 1959 till 1976. I went to Stonehill High and Longslade. When I was 16 I moved with my parents to Durban, South Africa; I stayed for two years. On returning I trained as a chef at the Goscote Hotel, Birstall and when I got married to Julie, we lived in Humberstone. We have two boys: Craig (18)and Wayne (16) - both born in Leicester.

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Leicester Hazel St Kindergarten, 1937-1939; Infants, 1939-1942; Juniors, 1942-1945; King Richard III, 1945-1949; Telegram Boy/Post Office Engineer, 1949-1951; RAF, 1951-1956. Till above date lived in Filbert St. Leicester City Police Force 1957-1965. Emigrated to Oz in 1965.

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Would like to make contact with my old army buddy John (snowy) Bromage. Before he married he lived at 34 Triumph Road, Glenfield, Leic. After he married, he lived at 27 Station Road, Glenfield, Leic. Ex. 6cmd.wkp.R.E.M.E. Colchester, Essex.

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Came to Canada in 1977. Lived on New Parks Estate and near Saffron Lane. Worked at G. Perry and sons as a Pattermaker. Places most frequently visited Mallory Park, Granny's, Bradgate Park and ALL the country pubs in Leicestershire on on trusty Norton Commando or my mums Mini.

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I was born in Leicester and attended Alderman Newton Girls School. My maiden name is June Clark. I got my school cert in 1950. I was born in 1934. I have never been able to contact any of my old school mates, but this might help do so. My name now is June A. Treat and my husband's name is William G. Treat. We are listed in the white pages for New Port Richey, Florida. The zip is 34652.

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School's Out details: Newarke Girls' Grammar School Aut. 1967 - Summer 1974. Headmistress was Miss Waddington when I started, but she retired and Miss Clover took over. Memories of Science with Miss Oram, Geography with Mr Beaumont/Mr Thomas, History with the formidable Mrs Morgan and later with the brilliant Miss Furnace. Games with Miss Bond was absolute torture - but she also retired soon after I started. The Lower VI common room was a den of inequity - and usually full of smoke ! Anyone with similar memories - feel free to contact me.

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Love this site! Born Leicester 1942 and lived in Matlock Street Highfields for 5 years. Moved to prefabs on Brailsford Road. Went to Hamelin Road and Court Crescent Schools. Moved again to Camville Road and then went to Newarke Girls form 1953 - 1958. Worked at EMEB Charles Street from 1959 -1965 where I met and married Brian. Left in 1965 to have my first child. Would love to hear from anyone who knew me at school or work. Valerie Anderson where are you? Have relatives living in Australia (Carol and Bernette daughters of May and Ron Burrows); Canada: (Susan nee Hartop - daughter of Ivy nee Burrows and Clarence) and Graham Burrows (son of Syd and Doll Burrows). I would like to make contact with all of them.

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I am looking for my cousin Allen Bradshaw. For many years he lived on Spaulding Street off the Green Lane Road; his Mum was the former Ethel McNulty. Alan served in the Royal Navy during the War. He married an Irish girl, Doreen, who for many years worked at the bakery shop next door to the 3 Sisters' shop on East Park Road. They had two daughters - one named Victoria. We lost contact with Alan many years ago, but he is always in my heart. Alan had glorious red hair as did my Auntie Ethel. If anyone knows anything about Alan's family, I would love to know. I have already found another cousin through this site, and a long ago girl friend. My e-mail address is [email protected]

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Hiya Wiggle with Wigston-college. As part of the 30th anniversary of Wigston College there is a two week radio broadcast on 95.1 FM and via the internet: http://www.wigston-college.ac.uk/radio. Have a listen and send us an E-mail if you can hear us: [email protected] 

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Saw your feature and thought I would drop a line.  Although I live in Blaby I do remember you from going to South Wigston School the same year but perhaps not the same form. I also remember that when we left school you had a band and we used to go to Countesthorpe Hall to see you perform.   Quite the "in-thing" at that time. I was in the same year as Bill Holland and still see him often. I got married in 1966 to Sue from Enderby and we had two girls and am now a Grandad. We divorced in 1990, and I met a Blaby girl, Pat Rainbow, and we have been married now for 7 years. She went to school with Sue Townsend, was in the same form and a few years ago they had a school reunion. She also went to school with Carol Lowe who now lives in Nova Scotia. She met Tom on a flight over to Canada when she was visiting her aunt a few years ago and has since settled down there. We visited her for a holiday for three weeks and had a wonderful time. We did the Cabot Trail amongst other things. Carol's aunt and uncle and cousins have visited us in England a few times now where they stay with us and visit Europe and other friends in England.

 

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Mkt Harborough. Went to Fairfield Rd Infants ('53), Coventry Rd Juniors ('57) and Welland Park Sec. Modern until I was asked to leave in '64. In the army from '66 to '75. Married a Welsh girl in '69. Worked at Broadmoor Special Hospital where I got my RMN. Moved to Edmonton, Canada 1980. Emigrated to Oz in 86 but didn't like it so came back to Canada in '87. Now have 3 kids in their late 20's early 30's and 2 grandkids. What do I remember??? My Mum keeping me in short pants until I was 12. Names?? Dave Staff, Dave Bailey, Graham Goode, Douglas Moss, Kathleen Aitken, Jo Montgomery.

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Birstall 1942-1964, Fleckney 1964-1976, Birstall 1976-1980, Stonehill H.S. Birstall 1954-1957, B.U.S.M.C. 1957-1966, G.P.O. 1966-1968, Corah's 1968-1970, Premier Screw 1970-1974.

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Highfields 1943-1962, Fleckney 1962-1976, Birstall 1976-1980. Newarke Girls School 1954-1959, E.H. Butler 1959-1963, C.D.M. Co. 1963-1966, B.U.S.M.C. 1966-1967.

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Born Hughendon Dr., Aylestone Park, Leic: 1942. Sir Jonathon North School in 1954. Left to live on Mowmacre Hill in 1955. Went to Harrison Rd School then to Beaumont Leys. Left at age 15, moved to Glen Parva Est. Worked at Cherubs. Married in 65. Moved to Australia with husband & two children in 1973. Be interested to know if anyone can remember me from Leic. See you later.

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I'd just like to thank Tim Airey once again for this excellent website, and to say what a good idea his "School's Out" page is. I attended Wyggeston Girls' Grammar School from 1962 to 1969, and have made several contacts with fellow Old Girls through this site. This prompted me to set up my own WyggyGirls website (see the URL above), and so far we have 20 members - new members are always most welcome. So far no former teachers have joined, which is a pity as we'd love to hear your reminiscences too! Best regards, Kerrie. P.S. I cracked up at the wording on this form's Reset Button :-)

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Just dropped in to surf your site. I am doing a bit of family history searching. Thought I'd shake the old family tree and see what falls out. My Great-grandfather was Joseph B. Mitchell born 1855 in Sileby, Barrow-Upon-Soar and his first wife was Frances (Fanny) Chamberlain from Kibworth, Beauchamp. Have I got those names right? Hard to find on modern maps. J.B.'s second wife was Matilda Palmer from Leicester or Leamington, Warwickshire. We're not clear on that yet. If this rings any bells for anyone drop me a line, I'd be delighted to hear from you.

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Hi. I was born and raised in Braunstone on Hallam Crescent. Went to Caldecote Road Juniors 1952 to 1958 and Folville Girls 1958 to 1962. Worked at Lea`s (Debenham store) 1962 to 1963 and British Shoe 1963 to 1987. Came to States in 1987. Used to love playing Bingo at the Roxy.

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Hi, I have been living in New York since 1984. Used to live in Braunstone. Life member of Braunstone Victoria Working Mens Club. Used to work for Wildt Mellor Bromley (Bentley Group) from 1964 to 1984. Played soccer for Midland Athletic, Braunstone Athletic, Kingsway, Ravenhurst Casuals, Glenhills SC and Blaby Utd., etc. Went to school in Loughborough at College School, Thorpe Acre. (Art stream) 1958 to 1963. Still am a City fanatic, and love fishing especially for Carp which can be fantastic upstate New York. Used to love fishing at Mallory Park, and Gambling at Ladbrokes Casino (later Metropole) and Leicester Races. Saying hey up to any one from Leicester.

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I was born in Braunstone 1960 went to Winstanley. Then moved to Leic Forest East around '73ish & went to Bosworth college. Married Julia Gibson from Kirby Muxloe in '87. Both worked behind bar at Red Cow on Hinckley Road, L.F.E. for a couple of years before this. Moved to IOM in 1990. Julia went to Groby Comm College '82 - 84 and then to L'Boro Tech College for 1 year - looking to trace Karen Fox who also at college, lived in Rothley and then moved away to marry a Sailor from Portsmouth! Would both love to hear from anyone who remembers us.

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Lived in Grove Rd, St Saviours Rd area 1940-64. Schooled - Charnwood St '43 to '51, City Boys '51 to '56. Glorious 12th Leicester Cubs & Scouts '48 to '64. Lived Leicester Forest East '64 to '70, worked British Rail, Dunlops and British Shoe Arrived Adelaide May 70.

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Born in 1945 in Aylestone. Granby Rd. school then Wyggy Boys (when it was a PROPER school) 1956-63. Always involved in Scouting ('cos late parents, Geoff and Hilda , were.) Church choir member, St. Andrews, Aylestone 1953 - 63. Worked for Dunlop / Metalastik 1964 - 1970, then BTR, Burton on Trent, then involved in chemical sales with a number of companies to date. Married Jean Cox of Braunstone 1968. Two kids: Nigel (teaching in Richmond, N. Yorks) and Jenny (working for a paper co. in Rugby). Ex-pats I knew: from Granby Rd. School - Diana Whait (New York ?); from Wyggy - Digby Withers (a flying doc. in Oz.); Phil Watts (bossman at BP, in Holland); NOT an ex-pat, but well-known - Tim Piggott-Smith, the actor; from Dunlop - Dave Hunt (S.Africa ?); from BTR - Bob Street (S.Africa) from Scouts - Malc. Warrington (Canada), Graham Smith (S.Africa), Colin Richardson (Geneva ?); from Coalville - Paul Dixon (Sri Lanka). Relatives: Aunt Rosemary Wilford (Proston, Q'land, Oz) + her 2 sons, Peter and Stephen. Cousin: Martin Sleath + wife Elizabeth (Novato, Ca. USA) Others may spring to mind !! "Shlatteravathinkabarrit, me ode."

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Although not an ex-pat (yet � we are thinking about it) my brother emailed your site address because of [your] connection with Glen Parva. I was one of the fans of the Primates and the Foursights right from the start. I went to the Palais to support you all when you won the contest to produce "And I Cry" and we screamed and screamed. A few weeks ago we were listening to the radio on a Saturday morning in the car and heard a reference to the record and it was played. Unfortunately, and frustratingly we missed the beginning and do not know who made the request! I live in Boston (England!) now and have very little contact with Glen Parva, although my parents still live there [on Hillsborough Road]. Enjoyed sharing all the memories of Peewit Hollow, Bluebell Spinney etc. All favourite haunts as a child. I wish you all the success with the site - most enjoyable.

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Attended Spencefield Secondary School (75-80). Worked at  Ladies Pride. 

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Hi since signing your guest book, I have received an E-mail from a guy that was in my class 20 years ago... I was very amazed already!! Thank you very much... Lorraine. Also, I moved around a lot as a child  including living in Ireland. I lived in Goodwood in Leicester. I also lived on the Melton Road and attended Rushey Mead school... That was around 1970.

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I'm looking for a friend that I met while I was stationed temporarily on Malta in 1966. His name was Stan Barkby, his wifes name was June and they had two daughters. He was a Sgt. in the Leicester Loyals. I would like to contact him. If I'm in the wrong place, please direct me to a site that might be able to help. Thank you, Ron Careaga