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Lived in Croft. Went to Brockington (Enderby) Sec. Mod. leaving in '64.
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Lived in Croft. Attended Lutterworth Grammar School (1963-1970).
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My Dear Old Friend Tim,
I was told of your website by a friend of mine who heard you in an interview some months ago, and stopped by the roadside to write down the details. You may remember him as a friend of mine and my brother called Chris Wade who lived just down the road at (I think) no. 24 Needham Avenue. That same night, I logged on to the site and, with my wife Lesley, was just frankly overcome with emotion and came away. The sad death today of George Harrison has brought all of our times from the sixties back into focus, and I wonder if you remember turning up on my parent's doorstep, sometime during early 1963, to announce the 'new direction' for our group as influenced by the emergence of what can only ever be described as the best of the best - The Beatles. This E-mail is heavily influenced with nostalgia and red wine, but I am truly delighted to know that you and Doug are well and happy in North America. You will be sad to know that just one week ago I paid a visit to Glen Hills Primary to find it totally boarded up. I parked my car and walked for the first time in probably more than forty years around the playground, where we had our slides, and around those incredibly familiar buildings. Unfortunately, I was unable to gain access, but on enquiring at the local play school (which is situated on the right at the bottom of the field by our old canteen). I was informed that our dear old school is to be demolished. So much is changing, Peewit Hollow, as you are probably already aware, has been filled in, but you will be pleased to know that the remains of Singleton's milking parlour (the farm on the far side of the railway bridge at Peewit Hollow) stands proud and erect to the memory of Betty Singleton, who gave us rides up and down Peewit Lane to collect/deliver her milk churns, which were left at the site of the old log by the pigsty at the top of Cork Lane... I could go on and on but am again getting emotional, I wish you and yours, on this sad day, love and best wishes, fond memories of many things...
Editors Comment:
I have been trying to find Dave ever since I started this website two years ago. He and I go back a long way. To our infant school days at Glen Hills in fact. We were later both members of the 60's rock group "The Foursights" along with fellow Glen Hills lads Doug Abbott (also found through this site) and Bill Coleman (still as allusive as ever). Dave and I also somehow survived the "motor cycle years." I include his E-mail in the guest book as an encouragement to all who are seeking old friends, acquaintances, school chums and even relatives. A great day for me indeed.
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Lutterworth Grammar School 1950-1957. Wife: Betty (nee Root) was also at LGS. Are there any of our classmates out there?
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Since receiving your email in response to my registering with Friends Reunited, my wife Betty (nee Root) has been struggling to put a face to your name. She too went to Glen Hills primary school 1942-50 (lived at 44 Grange Drive) then on to Lutterworth Grammar School. Where did you live in Glen Hills and when were you at the primary school? I think you must be somewhat younger as the date of your attendance at Guthlaxton indicates. Perhaps you knew my wife's brother Kenneth who also went to that secondary school? Ken attended Glen Hills primary school from about 1950 to 57, then Guthlaxton 57 to 62 when he emigrated with his parents to Australia. Betty's other brother, Brian, was at the primary school somewhere in between. I wonder if you knew/remember any of them? Incidentally, what a wonderful way to begin your website - "Ey Up Me Duck." We were helpless as we often talk to each other in broad Leicestershire. I have a cutting from the Leicester Mercury from years ago which lists many of the common Leicestershire expressions. Phrases such as: Gizzarfonitt; Wotsup; Aya masht miduck; Aya gorrer weeya; Yowl koppitt; It wur gen mi; Oo worree wee; Ezeesedowt; Wigorn ev us dinnaz; Worritid; Aintitot; Ennit cowd. Translations are available, but I'm sure they are not required.Editor's Comment:
Well I need a translation. Me Mum and Dad didn't let me talk Leicester when I was growing up. It was considered very infra dig' (not top draw). Ah, ha, now I have the translations:
A translation of the phrases of Leicestershire dialect: Gizzarfonitt - give us half of it;(695)
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Thanks for your e-mail... You presumably picked this up through the Lutterworth Grammar School site. I don't know whether or not you are aware of the fact that we have in fact met through our parents many moons ago when the Evans used to live in Glen Hills. I believe your mother's name was Stella but my memory does not extend to recalling your father's first name [George]. You were more a friend of my elder brother David who also now lives in Canada whilst our younger brother Chris lives in Leicester. At the present time I am working in Eritrea - I arrived on my second short-term input yesterday and will be staying here for three weeks before going back to stay with Chris over Christmas. I expect to be back in January for a longer stay. I presently don't have direct access to the internet and have to make do as and when I can scrounge the use of a computer. At the moment I am in the World Bank office in Asmara. When I settle down for a month or so I will get myself registered with an ISP and maybe register also with your Leicester site although it is 40+ years since I left for Africa and only have family there now. Take care - and all the best...
Editor's Comment:
This was actually received by E-mail, but I wanted to include it to show the system working (for contacts that is). I actually heard from David Evans (mentioned above) through this web site and one correction: I was a friend of Christopher (in the late 1940s) not David - Ed. Alan was at Lutterworth Grammar until 1958.
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Went to Glen Hills Primary till 1980. Was best friends with Ruth Sims. Then on to South Wigston (to 82) and then Gutho (to 87). Lived in Glen Parva near to the County Arms [me too -Ed]. Worked at W.H. Smith in Leicester, Gallowtree Gate, and eight years ago moved to Kent. All my family still live in and around Leicester.
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Hi whomever. Just been reminiscing about some fantastic times and old friends that I had whilst going to school in Wigston Magna (Guthlaxton College 1982-86). I now live in London where I work as logistics director for pret a manger. I spend most of my time here but still getting back to Leicester quite regularly to see my folks and play cricket for Leicester taverners. I still play football, though the game seems to be much faster (or I�ve got much slower). still single despite a few close shaves and optimistic that one day I�ll catch up with my twin brother who is married with 3 kids! Be lucky mark [email protected]
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Lutterworth Grammar School 1955 - 1962. [And ?]
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Born Notting Hill, London in 1930. Adopted by the Toons (Sam & Ruth) in 1935. Educated at Birstall Jr. Roundhill, Thurmaston, Quorn Grammar, Lougboro' College. Served in R.N. Returned Univs of Manchestr & London. Ordained Methodist Ministry. Transfered to C of E Priesthood. Worked parishes, Notts, Derbys, Liverpool, Leics., Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba. Have family; miss Leics very much. Suppose most of boyhood friends forget. Would love to hear from someone from Birstall area. John.
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What an interesting site! Your entries of my school days for Roundhill and Loughborough College of Arts looks about right (40s); seems centuries ago... Apparently I was not a 'happy camper,' i.e., I did not settle well in schooling so moved around (Henson's Primary - wet the toilet seat so was dismissed!; Birstall Jr (was thrashed by the principal Mr. Smith for misbehaving); Quorn Grammar (Rawlins?) - almost chucked out of that school; Roundhill Sec. Mod., Loughborough College of Art, then ran away to sea for few years. Bought myself out of a Commission (RN), attended night school in N. London whilst doing full time work; saved up, entered Manchester University gained my B.A., Ordained to Ministry (Methodist), worked parishes; returned to University (London) gained L.Th., Priested, entered parish work; came with family to Canada, worked on study of Juvenile Delinquency for the Ontario Provincial Judiciary and presented results to Judge Golden. Responded to request from Child and Family Services of Central Manitoba to work alongside that agency and RCMP in investigations into child abuse and subsequent court procedure. After 13 yrs of that retired, licensed by Bishop of the Diocese of Rupert's Land to continue my priesthood as an Honourary Ass't to local incumbent. Married in UK, 4 children all now professionals in Canada. Married 2nd time and have 16-year old daughter. Am aged 71 and still going strong!
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I come from Syston and Merton primary was my first school. Then I moved to Glen Parva also in Leicester. I attended Parklands Primary School then onto South Wigston High in 1986. Left there in 1990 to go to Guthlaxton College. Left there in 1994 and trained at the Grand Hotel in Leicester as a chef. Left England in February, 1999, to emigrate to Australia. Been round Oz twice. Working on Islands on the Great Barrier Reef and discovering the beautiful reef through scuba diving. Now I work as a chef in Tasmania at Cradle Mountain Lodge.
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Ok, here's me now a 30 year old woman (lady even!)... About me then in the good ole days when I moved to Leicester... Went to Braunstone Frith, then on to Parklands still in 79, followed by South Wigston High and Gutho. Had to leave Gutho [1987] 5 months before I was due to leave school, as I moved to Seagrave and spent 5 months at Rawlins... Left Leicester in 89 and left the U.K in Jan 2001. I am about to embark on a complete new stage of my life... Wanna know more? Contact me if u remember me, good or bad and male or female!!!!!!
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Wow where to start: I was born in Yorkshire in 1962 moved to Cyprus because my father was in RAF. I have 2 sisters and a brother. In Cyprus I went to Akrotiri Primary school and then moved on to St Johns. I remember a girl called Joanne Sadler would love to hear from her. I also met up again with her when we moved back to England and I went to school in Peterborough at Arthur Mellows Village College. I only went there for 1 year (1973/4). We then moved to Wigston, where I went to Bushloe to do the last year there [1976]. Would love to hear from anyone who can remember me. I then went to Guthlaxton for 2 years [76-78] and still see lots of people I went to school with. I am now married to a Wigston lad David Eassom. He is 2 years older than me, so if anyone can remember him, you can contact him at my E-Mail address. We have 2 daughters who now both go to Bushloe. After having 1 or 2 jobs, I now work at Bushloe myself and probably see your children without knowing it. Love to hear from you soon.
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Born & bred in Thurmaston (1950). Went to Thurmaston C of E junior school and Loughborough College School (61-66). Did nurse training at Glenfrith Hospital from 68-71 and then Nurse training at Towers Hospital from 71-73. Left Leicester in 76. Now retired in rural France with a B&B and beautiful Gite [as in Holiday Gite and Chambres d'Hotes] in a 200yr old farmhouse. Married for 32 years with two children and now 1 grandchild.
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Went to Littlehill Infants until my parents decided to give Zambia a go came back in 1977. Went to Littlehill juniors and Abington High and finally Guthlaxton College. Left there in 1981 to move to Dorset. After leaving school, went to live in Hong Kong for 10 years. Now living back in Dorset, happily married with 2 boys but never been back to Leicestershire. Would love to hear from anyone I went to school with please.
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Hi, my name is Julia Fossi but most people will remember me as Julia Coquat. I lived in Wigston and South Wigston until I left home and went to Basset Street Infants, Parkland, All Saints (Wigston Magna), Abingdon and then Guthlaxton - which I left in 1985. Since then I have lived and done many things including getting a BA Hons in Fine Art. I am now living in and loving Barcelona because - well, quite frankly, because we felt like it - with my partner Shaun, 10 year old George and 6 month old Alice. Would love to hear from anyone - even if you didn't like me - I'm a compulsive email sender!
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Born and brought up in the Highfields area, Leicester. Attended Wyggeston Girls school 1969 to 1974. Moved to Evington in 1975. Had sister called Jenny and two brothers Tony and John. Mum was Winnie and Dad Julian Vincent. Attended youth clubs, St Hilda's and Avonlon.
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Hi, I was a pupil at Bushloe High School from 1976 until 1979 and Guthlaxton College 1979 to 1981. I was known as Daz. Hope to here from past friends.Thanks.
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Born in Cyprus, 1966, as my dad was in the RAF. Went to Akrotiri Primary School (need to find my best mate KURT something). Came to GB at 8y old in 1974. Moved around a bit until we moved to Leicester, where I went to Glenmere Primary 1975 (Dave Higginson where are you?). Bushloe High, 1977, with Smithy the mad maths teacher (Deano Broughton?, Y. Beeson?, Gaz Deacon). Guthlaxton College 1980 (Dave Haines). Left school in 1982 to work at Parker Plant as an apprentice, blah, blah.... Got married in 1990 and have 3 ankle biters; now a design engineer in Wiggy.
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Looking for group photos of Charnwood Hall Boarders in the 1970s or contact with any Charnwood Boarders themselves. Charnwood Hall was based on the Nanpantan Road in Loughborough.
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From Leicestershire. Born and lived in Croft 'till I escaped in 74. Went to Brockington High School and played soccer & cricket for Croft. Joined Vinaflex (Syston) in 73 then moved to Canada in 74. It would be great to touch base with anyone from the old area!!
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Looking to contact old school friends from Loughborough High School, leaving in the mid 60's
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Gutho, 1973-1975. Two great years, in 4A4 and 5A4, Mrs Wilcox. My best mate was Ade Moynan. Girlfriend, Mel Sharman, a cracker! Also went to Bassett Street, Parklands, South Wiggy and Bushloe. Then emigrated to Rhodesia, but came back after 1 1/2 years. Qualified Sparky. Lived in Wigston and now Blaby for the last 15 years. I would love to get in touch with anyone of that fantastic era.
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Lived in Wigston until 1973 (at Guthlaxton 1968/70). Before that, Abington High School, Long Street Juniors and Bell Street Infants. Married 1973, produced 4 kids, gained a B.A. HONS in classics in 1989, divorced in 1991. I enjoy music, gardening (of the organic kind) and partying... At present, I am being kept on my toes by child number 5, who is 5 years old.
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My name at school was Jayne Dodson but I was also known as Elizabeth Dodson. Complicated I know and to be honest I am not sure which name I used at each school though I know I was Jayne at Abington High School because there were two Elizabeth Dodsons in my form then. I lived in Groby until I was ten and went to Groby Infants and then the Martinshaw Lane school which was the Junior School. We then moved to Wigston Leics. and I lived there until I married. I was at Abington High School 1970-1972 and then Guthlaxton Grammar( which changed to Guthlaxton College) until 1974 or 75 . I can't remember many names from schooldays except Susan Bass Catherine Hall , David Curtis, Stephen Hall, No that's it the rest are too sketchy. I would love to contact anyone who remembers me . Maybe they can revive the memories!! I am married to Pete Shaw (also from Guthlaxton - left in 1972 ) and we have two daughters aged 23 and 24. Pete would also like to hear from anyone who remembers him.This site is a great idea Tim . I 'm glad you E. mailed us !
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I have lived in Petersfield for 3 years, but I am still closely connected with Leicester as my family, including my 19 year old daughter, still live there. I helped arrange a school reunion a couple of years ago . We had a great night and are thinking of arranging another in the near future. Anyone interested please contact me. [The name of the school might help? Anyway, the school referred to is Guthlaxton. Left in 1973 - Ed.].
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I started at Guthlaxton Grammar in 1958 from Rolleston Junior. Left in early 1962 when my Dad, who was in the Army, was posted to Aden, and that's where I sat my GCE exams. Emigrated to SA in Aug 1982 and have worked for the same company since then. Still in contact with 2 friends from Guthlaxton, Carol (Coole) and Irene (Humphries) and since signing up with Friends Reunited, have email contact with 2 more girls from my class. Whilst at Guthlaxton, I lived in Army Quarters off Saffron Rd, S Wigston, next to what is now a Borstal, I think. Over to you.
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Born 1954. Went to South Wigston Infants and Juniors, Abington High School (1964-68) then Guthlaxton Upper School (1968-72). Happiest times at Guthy spent in the choir with music teachers Keith Smith and Stuart Nash. Would love to hear from anybody who was at school with me - particularly Faith Chandler who I lost touch with a long time ago. Am now living in Hull having married Brian Davies (now a head teacher and also from Guthlaxton). Worked as a teacher's aide until recently. Now working freelance (sort of!) as a calligrapher and Celtic designer. Three children (22, 20 and 15)
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Hi, I left Humphrey Perkins School, Barrow in 1972 and Rawlins School, Quorn in 1974 and am trying to find an old friend Sally McBride who went to Loughborough High School. I married a Geordie 23 years ago and have 3 offspring. I work from home as a translator/proof reader and would be happy to hear from anyone who remembers me!
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Attended Loughborough College School 1954-56, then on to Loughborough College of Art,1956-1960. Looking for long-lost mates! The infant schools I went to around Leicestershire are lost in the mists of time. Lived in Syston, Loughborough, 1954-1960. Lucie Rivans, come out of hiding.....
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Leicester-born 1937. Left Rushey Mead school 1952, apprenticed at Ashwell & Nesbit (heating). National Service 1958 -1960, Royal Leicesters Corps of Drums. Left for Canada in 1967, settled in Orillia and stayed self employed for 14 years.
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I moved around quite a lot when I was school age. I was born in Enderby, moved to Thurmaston (parents owned an off-License), Barkby, Thurcaston (we owned the Wheatsheaf pub) Harborne (shoe shop), South Wigston, Eyres Monsell (off-License) Glenfield (parents ran a students hostle on Glenfield road), Narborough ( Mum ran an old peoples residence) and Croft. I emigrated in 1974 when I was 27 years old. I am married with one daughter who attends Laurentian University. I am Vice president and General Manager of an injection moulding company in Stoney Creek Ont. I still support Leicester City and I played soccer and cricket when I lived in the Leicester area.
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Hey up, Good job on the Leicester and Shire stuff, really neat. Were you a member of Fearns Brass Foundry? Used to go to "Cock Inn" Arnesby and "County Arms" near Blaby and many Barbecues etc to watch em perform. Do you know Bunny Warren, used to live in Huncote, played trumpet but I cannot remember the group. They played at The Red Lion in Gilmorton on Thursday nights.
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I used to go to Fosse Secondary, and lived near Western Park before leaving to come to Australia in1971 when I was 14. I also worked at Bruccianis on Saturdays. Before this I went to Dovelands from 1967-68, and before that it was Shaftesbury Road from 1964-67, when I Iived off Fosse Road.
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I was born in America, but my mother grew up in Leicester, on Braunstone Estate, 19 Wyville Row. Her name is Maureen Madder. Her mother, Lilian, died recently, living in Eyres Monsell right up until her death at the age of 83. Mom's brother, Jeff, lives in Aylestone, and Lilian's sister (Aunt Florrie, who I always thought coined "me duck"!) lives at Sutton-on-Sea. Then there's Uncle Arthur - he and Aunt Eve live somewhere in Leicester. My mom was attracted by one of those American soldiers in 1955 and married him in 1956 and has lived in America ever since - I was born just a few months after her arrival in Wisconsin. She's caught up with a few old friends since her mother's obit was in the Leicester Mercury, and has been back to England several times. I was last in Leicester in 2000, and can't wait to get back for my fourth visit in another year or so. I should've been born in England!
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I studied silversmithing and jewellery BA (Hons) at Loughborough College of Art & Design from 93 to 96. I went out with Joe Lock, who studied Sculpture at aformentioned college from 93 to 95. Just a quick hello to everyone who knew either of us.
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I left Leicester in 1968 and have been living in Peterborough since then (not to far away that I don't get homesick). I was brought up in the Narborough Road area, attending Hazel Street junior school and Kingy Road Girls School. After leaving school I worked for a short time at John Bull Rubber Co (later taken over by Dunlop), EmGas in Pocklingtons Walk and finally for F. C. Measom, Plastering Contractors in Knighton Lane. So if there is anyone out there that knew me, I'd be over the moon to hear from you as I have lost contact with all old school/work friends.
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Rushey Mead Boys School 49-52. Anson Smith Headmaster. Born at 75 Watson Road, Sutton Est. Left in 58. Emigrated to Canada in 1967. Served in the Royal Leicesters from 58-60. Anybody remember me please contact me at [email protected]
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I am trying to locate Michelle Collins who lived in Loughborough in the 1970's. We were at Limehurst Girls High School until 1974 and then went to Burleigh Community College. I left in 1978 to move to Bournemouth and have not seen or heard from Michelle since. She had a brother and her mother was French. I was then Helen Seager. If anyone out there can point me in the right direction I would love to make contact with her.
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Not really an expat, just commuting every two weeks. Not a Leicestershire person either, just went to college in Loughborough. So if anyone was at the Tech. 1972-74 we may have crossed paths.
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My name was Mary Dakin when I was at Loughborough College School. I left in 1966 whilst half way through my A-levels. I have since married and separated, and have two children and two grandchildren. I did Nursing at Nottingham General Hospital and gained my SRN. I would be interested in having e-mails from anyone who remembers me. I used to go around with Beryl Treadwell, Margaret Lane and Margaret Litherland and we used to be know as the Four Musketeers!!! I am looking for someone in Australia called Adrian Williams, so if you should come across someone of that name who went to Loughborough College School, I would be most interested to hear.
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I returned to Leicester in 1969 after living in Norwich for three years. I went to Alderman Richard Hallam Junior School and then moved on to Beaumont Leys Secondary. I left there in 1976 and joined Severn Trent Water in the accounts dept. I left there in 1982 when I had my first child. After spending a few years looking after my two sons, I then spent 10 years working in administration at Glenfield General Hospital. I moved on from there 4 years ago, and I am now a Community Nurse at New Parks Health Centre. I have been married for 20 years, but unfortunately, I am in the process of getting divorced. Never mind - brush myself down and start again! It would be great to hear from anybody that might know me. I have been in touch with quite a lot of old mates and "blasts from the past" after joining "Friends Reuninted." Look forward to hearing from you soon. Best wishes - Kerry Chamberlain (Nicholls).
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Loughborough College School 1957-1963. Now self-employed as an egg wholesaler after spell abroad in Kenya and working as a Personnel Manager in Burtons, Saga. Keen bowler and not so keen Bridge player. Like to know if any contemporaries still around.
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I'm Forty five years of age, recently separated (after a thirteen year marriage) one daughter Alana. I'm the Marketing Manager for Kangaroo Island Sealink (Ferry company) and I'm currently building tourist accommodation in Victoria. I lived on the Leicester City Fire Station Estate for six years before my parents emigrated to Australia. The schools I attended were Hazel St Primary & Lancaster Boys. When I was at Hazel St Primary I fell in love with Helena Yankovic and she promised to marry me. I was eight at the time and I haven't a word from her since then. Seriously it would be great to correspond with any one that attended the schools at about the same time.
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I was born at 40 Healey St South Wigston on 16/9/56. My father was a fireman and we lived on the Fire Station on Lancaster Place before we emigrated to Australia in 1969. I have fond memories of Leicester and have a few questions that I'm hoping you can answer for curiosity sake: I used to attend the following schools and was wondering if they are still there Hazel St Primary (near Filbert St) & Lancaster Boys School.? Also, is the Fire Station and the housing estate still functioning? [Can anyone help Stephen with these questions - Ed.](657)
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Your site is ugly.
Editor's Comment:
Why thank you... Err 'Biff'.... Such a kind, constructive and well thought out comment. I always appreciate constructive criticism like that. I shall change the appearance of my site immediately. By the way, Biff was at Loughborough College of Art and Design (to 1995) and he is currently Senior Interactive Designer for a Design Communication Agency in London. He tells me in a follow-up E-mail that he has spent his life developing a sense of humour. Why do some of my countrymen defend their rudeness as merely being their "sense of humour?" The good news is, he's not from Leicester. One of those rude Northerners I believe.
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Brought up in Birstall on the edge of Leicester. Left Loughborough Grammar School in 1954 (started there in 1948 after leaving Birstall Junior School) and started in journalism in September of that year. Apart from two years National Service in the Royal Air Force (Jan 1956 - 1958) I have spent all my working life in newspapers. I started with the now defunct Leicester Evening Mail, moved to the Gloucester Citizen, Nottingham Evening Post and Guardian Journal, the Eastern Daily Press in Norwich, returned to native Leicestershire in 1982, working with the Loughborough Echo and Melton Times and returned to Norfolk in 1992 with the Eastern Daily Press at their office in Diss, South Norfolk where I took early retirement in April 1999, though still doing two days a week with the local weekly, the Diss Express. Married 31 years/divorced ten years ago and have three daughters and five grand daughters to show for it with another on the way. Still trying to make contact with old schoolmate Willie Shuttleworth. He lived at West Bridgford. We did a lot of cycling, youth hostelling together. Last I heard he was serving in the Royal Navy but that was many yonks ago..... SO WHERE ARE YOU WILLIE??
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Attended Northfield House junior school from 1970 - 1974 and then went to Wyggy girls from 1974 - 1981. I would love to hear form anyone who was at these schools at the same time as me!
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I lived in Blaby & Wigston (Meadows Est.) before emigrating with my husband Paul & Son & Daughter in 1991. Whilst living in Leicester I worked for Royal Insurance, Anglia Building Society & British Telecom. I was married at All Saints Church in Blaby in 1982. My husband & I used to drink at the Swinging Sporran! in Oadby before it became a Supermarket.
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After my spell at LCAD, I studied at UCE... great bars and clubs (which is pretty much all I can remember). You may all remember me as the scruffy long haired hippy type � luckily I'm not that guy anymore, although I still enjoy a drink if anyone's up for a pint? I am now working in Richmond for a prominent marketing agency as a Graphic Designer and living in SW London. [Loughborough College of Art and Design to 1993].
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Hi, I was at LCA&D from 1987-1990, and I'm looking for Robin Smart. I have had some information from Chloe (those who were there will remember her), but I have been very lapse in talking to her recently. Thanks.
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I moved to Loughborough in 1989 to attend the College of Art and Design... Moved to Leicester in 1991, and lived there until 1996 when I came over to America as an Au Pair (thought it would be fun, and it was). Met my now husband, Brian. We married, and I moved over here in 1999. Brian is a NY Police Officer and I'm a pre-school teacher. Things changed a little since 9-11-01 but it's still a bloody great place to live! I love this town!... Anyway, while I lived in Leicester, I worked for IDA, a design consultancy on London Road, and am still in touch with one of my ex-colleagues. I miss going to Tigers home games (no Rugby here) and shopping in the market place and town center and movies at the Phoenix. Hope I haven't prattled on too much :) [not at all - Ed]
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Not sure what will happen once I fill all this in. If anyone remembers me then hello. Hazel Street was fun, Westcotes not so, Lanky Boys a laff...and so on. [Schools: Hazel Primary, Hazel Street (to 1980); Westcotes Secondary Modern, Narborough Road (1980-1982); Lancaster Boys, Knighton Lane East (1982-1986); Gateway Sixth Form College, The Newarkes (1986-1989); Loughborough College of Art (1989-1991)]. Why do I have to search for these facts? - Website Editor.
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Hi, I am Lesley Field (nee Phillips). I left Loughborough College School in 1970 (Burleigh). I have been married twice. Still married (happily to the second). I worked at Mattel In Leicester from 1980 to 1997. I am now running a succesful home shopping distributorship. I would be in interested to hear from any old school pals from Loughborough in the late 60's early 70's.
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After Humberrstone Primary and then Oakham School I worked in Leicester and then moved to London for four and a half years. After that I moved on to live and work in Amsterdam for a couple of years with my now wife Sarah. We then moved to Australia where we have lived for about 10 years. We started in Sydney and then travelled for a year and a half until hitting Perth. Here we had our daughter Ashleigh and we have been here four nearly five years. [Schools: Oakham School, Chapel Close, Oakham (to 1982); Loughborough College of Art (1982-1983).]
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Born and raised in the Highfields, went to Charnwood Primary School and then Moat Girls, left there in 1967. Husband Barry Pole also went to Charnwood Primary and then Moat Boys leaving in 1966.
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We both grew up in the Highfields area and went to Charnwood school as infants and then on to Moat Boys and Moat Girls, leaving in 1966 and 1967. We married and emigrated to New Zealand in 1974, have a son and daughter and one grandaughter.
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Seeking information about the 82nd Airborne's stay in Leicester, during WWII. Looking for newspaper articles, photos, etc, and/or personal accounts - especially "C" company 504th PIR
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I was born in '46 and lived all my Leicester days on Colchester Rd. From Humberstone school, I moved to Spencefield, just after it opened, leaving July '61. My best mates at Spencefeld were Pete Allison and Eddie Everly (Everley) both were fast runners for the rugby team. I was a scrum half and wing threequarter. We nearly got caught one night, up on the roof looking into the girls changing rooms. Finished my apprenticeship at Wadkins and moved to Canada. Three years later, I was back with a Canuck wife, stayed a year and travelled overland to Australia. I got to Bali, Indonesia before they had electricity at Kuta. 18 months later, we travelled on the trans Siberian Railway en route to Canada. Set up home in Vancouver. In '84, I invested my half of the divorce money in a plane ticket to Fiji and crewed on yachts around the S. Pacific, tripped around PNG, Irian Jaya, and spent a year in Indonesia and another in Thailand. Returned to Canada '87. Followed a lady to Japan, stayed three years, then back to take care of my mom (she moved to Canada in '75). Buried dear old mom, then met another Japanese lady and I was back in Japan again. We bought an old farm house and I grow veggies and teach English at a High School. I returned to Leicester for a vacation in '98 and was pleased to see the fields that I used to play in are still fields. My thanks to the city fathers who wrote the laws. I will visit Leicester this December 2001 and would like to hook up with Eddie Everley if anyone can help me I'd appreciate it. Anyone that reads this is welcome to contact me. Thanks for the opportunity to leave a "message" on the bulletin board.
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Loughborough College School and Garenden School both as a boarder at Field House and Charnwood, left [Loughborough College] 1975. Short spell in the Gunners and then a BSc in Physical Science at Oxford Poly. Since then in the Pharmaceutical Business.
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Hi, My name is Jacqui Grove (Strudwicke in my Leicester days). I went to Bosworth College, Desford until 1980, then went to Loughborough college of Art to do a foundation course [to 1981]. I have been living in Bangkok, Thailand since 1996 with my family - Hubby, 2 girls and a boy (11, 8 & 6 yrs). We have got a jewellery design and manufacturing co. out here. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me, particularly Cathy Whitehouse, my room mate at Loughborough. Where the hell are you? Last I heard you went off to Hong Kong. So close yet so far!! That's it for now. Hope to hear from you. Jacqui (Struddy).
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Hi My name is Peter Cook. I "studied" at Cobden Street School, Loughborough between 1957 and 1963 and at Loughborough College School between 1963 and 1968. Born and dragged up in Moor Lane, Loughborough. I have Two brothers, Michael and John. I worked for W.M. Davis & Co for many years as well as a few other dalliances on the way. I've lived in WA for going on 12 years.
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Is "Fred" Fletcher of Diseworth contactable by email?
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Hi. I would love to contact any old friends from Loughborough High School (my name was Lynne Walton then, I left in 1973.) I now have 3 children, oldest 21, others 9 and 10. Living in Coalville, working as Recruitment Consultant for local college. Also anyone from 1967, South County Junior School, West Bridgford, Nottingham; you must be out there somewhere!! [Also at Loughborough College of Art until 1974].
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I came to America in 1961. I married a man who was stationed at Bruntingthorpe with the USAF. We settled in Birmingham, Alabama. When I lived in Birstall, Leicestershire, I worked as a Secretary/Bookkeeper at T.W. Burrell & Sons Ltd on Abbey Park Road in Leicester. My school years were spent at Loughborough College of Art in Loughborough. As for dates - I left Loughborough College in 1954. I worked at Burrell's until I came to the States on August 13, 1961.
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I attended Hindleys Secondary Modern in Shepshed from 1964 until 1967, then Loughborough College school until 1971. I worked for 3M in Loughborough until marrying in 1975 and moving to London. My husband and I moved to Canada in 1978 where we still reside. We have two daughters aged 19 and 14. Does anyone remember me? I'd love to hear from ex-pats and old mates from Loughborough!
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Born and raised in Eyres Monsell. Went to the junior school there and then Wyggeston Boys until 1970. Worked at GEC/Marconi for 7 years, before hitting the road as a service engineer around the Midlands. Moved to Nottingham in 1990, got married, and I now teach IT at a local college. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me and our friends (and Jublies and the mobile sweet shop!?)
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I left Loughboro' Col. of Art and Design in 1968. I would like to hear from anyone in the textiles fashion dept. I taught in Essex for 2 yrs, then married Dave Allen, P.E. Col. We both got jobs in government schools in Nassau Bahamas for 3yrs. Put us off teaching! Started a Plant Hire Co. with 1 J.C.B. continue with that Co. For10 yrs, I looked after the credit control, now I play tennis a lot of the time and do the occasional cartoon birthday cards. I am in touch with a few people, but would like to hear what has happened to the rest of our set in textiles. They were happy times and we had a lot of fun.
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Burleigh Community School, Loughborough (formerly Loughborough College school ) during 1966-1971. If you remember me, I might remember you, particularly if you were in the 6th form in 1971/2.
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Born in Highfields 1952. Attended St. Peters Junior, Gopsall St. till '63. Moved to Wigston and was at Bushloe High School until 1967. Married Derek in 1971. Moved to Toronto, Canada in 1979. Have 3 kids Tracey (born in Leicester) 1973, Carl (born Yorkshire) 1975 and Samantha (born Mississauga, Ontario, Canada) 1985. Last job in Leicester at BUSMC, Belgrave Rd.
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Hi everybody out there. Just a line to say its great to be able to contact other expats and have a natter about the old Country and old times. I am wanting someone to send me a recipe for Melton Mowbray pork pies as no one in NZ can make them and I do miss them even after 42 yrs. my email address is above. Regards to all, Jean Metcalfe.
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Hi there and greetings from Godzone. Thought I would let you know a little about my husband Bob and myself we both went to Bridge Rd school, passed the 11 plus exam, and went on to Moat Rd boys and girls. Our parents in those days couldn't afford the fees for high school, so Moat Rd it was, and what a great school it was. We were so proud of our school and the uniform and we had a great education. We would love to hear from any old boys or girls and talk over old times and places. Regards to all Jean and Bob Metcalfe.(631)
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I lived my early life in FILBERT Street and went to Hazel Street Juniors and to Alderman Newton's leaving in 1947 to enter the accountancy profession. During the course of the next few years, I did other things but returned to the profession in 1970 and left Leicester to live in Cornwall to work for KPMG. After taking early retirement, my wife and I decided to get away from the incessant rain of the west country and live in the sunshine of Cyprus, the best move we ever made. Although we still like to visit our friends in Leicester, we think the city has lost so much of it's character. However ,I am a great Tigers' fan and follow their fortunes on the TV and on their web site.
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Loughborough College School 1964 - 1970. Apprenticed at British United Shoe. Didn't like shoe trade - spent many years in motor trade until I got fed up of getting filthy every day! Worked for the Pearl (Assurance) which eventually sent me down here to Suffolk. Was made redundant and used money to start up multiple pub chain which was bought out last year. Still do the same job for the new company!! Good, innit?
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I would be interested to hear from anybody who was an apprentice/worked at Imperial Typewriters from about 1967 to when it closed down in 1975. [Went to Loughborough College Grammar School to 1967].
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Went to Beaumont Leys from 1961-65. Lived on Stocking Farm until 1975 when I emigrated to Canada. Married with 2 children aged 7 and 12. Started a business in 1991 and currently employ 55 people servicing the blow molded plastics industry in Canada and the USA. Love to hear from any old class mates alive or otherwise.
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Lived in Loughborough from 1951 to 1972, then after this moved around the UK working in the Aviation Industry. Moved to The Isle of Man in 1979 with British Midland Airways. Set up own Aviation Consultancy in 1994, and, as such, have travelled worldwide ever since.
[Rendell Primary school, Rendell Street to 1962 and Loughborough College Grammar School, Thorpe Hill (1962-1968)].
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Born and brung up in Barrow-on-Soar and attended the infant and junior schools there. Went to Loughborough College School (now Burleigh Community College) from '61 through '68 - should have left earlier but there were A levels to re-take... Worked as a computer operator in Derby (Rolls Royce) and Nottingham until I left the UK in early 1970, first for Freeport, Bahamas and then for Toronto, Canada, where, with some recent interruptions for work in the States, I've been ever since. Active on the Friends Reunited Site for both the Hall Orchard School in Barrow and Loughborough College Grammar School. Frequent visitor to Barrow - at least once a year for the last 7 years - and always eager to meet up with old chums and chumettes...
Added from E-mail:
Obviously, you have managed to overcome your "thick as a plank" state! I've been in the computer business since '68 and I certainly couldn't have conceived and executed such a major - and thoroughly enjoyable - site! Thanks for making contact...
Editors Comment:
That was too nice of a comment not to share.
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Former pupil at Abbey Park Road Primary School, then Wyggeston Boys' School. Left Abbey Park in 1963 and Wyggeston in 1970. Lived in the Abbey Lane area, and spent many happy hours in Abbey Park and on the recreation ground near the Abbey Lane/Loughborough Road roundabout (if it's still there!). Worked during student vacations at Leicester Royal Infirmary and once at the geriatric hospital on the road that leads to Evington (can't remember the name, but nobody wanted to go there because it had once been a workhouse).
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I was born in Syston in 1948 on a foggy November evening and lived there until I was 15, when my mum and dad in their wisdom decided to pull us up by the roots and emigrate on the ten pound deal to Australia! I was devastated! Having been thru the Infant School in School Street Syston, and then on to Loughborough College Grammar School, I had known no other way of life. I remember Morris Dancing in the grounds of the vicarage, picking up beech nuts off the ground and eating them and "flying" down the street many mornings to catch the school bus to Lough.Coll. In later years, I traveled a bit and in South Africa met a young man who had in his possession one of the clock faces of the Syston clock tower - can't remember his name! Now living in New Zealand with husband and daughter. Would love to meet any other ex-pats.
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Born Marian Arnott and lived at 5 East Avenue, Syston until 1964. After attending Infant School at St Peter & St. Paul's C of E Junior school in Syston to 1960. Went Loughborough College Grammar School from 1960 to October 1964. Had an older sister, Elizabeth (who went to Thos Rawlins School for Girls at Quorn), and two younger brothers, Richard and David. Tim, have now visited the site in more detail and have already made a contact, which is such a thrill! You have provided a wonderful tool and I'm sure many others like myself are revelling in "filling in the gaps" since we left the country of our birth. Thanks from the depths Tim. Looking forward to investigating the rest of the site in due course. Best regards Marian (Arnott) Banks
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Lived in Woodhouse Eaves. Went to Loughborough College School 'til '62. Married Heather Edenbrow from Swithland (Humphrey Perkins) and emigrated to Australia in '74. Have one child, Caroline and two grandchildren, Paul and Alana.
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Attended Beaumont Leys until 1990. I would be most grateful if anyone could help me locate an old friend of mine called Maryanne Whitman. She also went to Beaumont Leys School. I have lost touch since I moved on to College.
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I've been here for 12 years. I love it but miss home. I'm 37. I went to Evington Hall Convent (now St Pauls). I worked at La Croix hairdressers for a few years. I now work as a manager in an Irish bar.
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I am trying to trace details of my grandfather's life: Laurie Edwards lived in Glen Hills, Glen Parva at 112 Leicester Road. He was born in 1900 in Oswestry (I think). He won the Worlds' half mile in 1920 and was a trainer for Derby County and Leicester City, and, I believe, also for England. Later in the 50s', he bred greyhounds, one winning the Waterloo Cup. Grandad's next door neighbours in Glen Hills were the Earps, Richard and Gil (brother and sister). I was brought up in Narborough and went to school in Enderby (Enderby County Primary school and Enderby Secondary Modern - later Brockington). We moved from Leicester in 1959, and I was sent to "The Willows," a school for girls, for a year. My father worked for Walls' Ice Cream, and his job moved him to Windsor. My mother was Dilys Edwards, grandfather's eldest daughter. Pat Edwards was my Mum's step-sister and was about 19 years younger than Mum. I am trying to piece together his history. My husband and I called at 112 Leicester Road out of the blue in this Summer and met Carol & Graham Juba who now live at number 112. I remembered visiting there as a child. If anyone can help I would be very grateful.
Editor's comment:
As I mentioned in a previous entry (No. 565) my sister Angela used to walk Mr. Edward's greyhounds back in the 50s when she was in her early teens. She was also friends with Pat Edwards (Mr. Edward's step-daughter) who also walked the dogs.
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Used to live on Beaumont Leys Lane. Went to Woodstock school until 1970. Rushey Mead school 70-75, Charles Keene 75-77. Moved to Essex in 79. Would love to hear from anyone that remembers me.
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Lived in Wigston went to All-Saints School on Bell Street, Long Street School, then Abington High and finally Guthlaxton College, till 1978. Worked at D.E.SHARP on Magna RD went to Hinkley Tech. Moved to Canada in 1981.
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Hello. I am originally from Oadby; my maiden name is Whitmore. When I married, we moved to Melton Mowbray. My husband lived in the City of Leicester near Welford Road. Is there anyone out there who might remember me?
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I lived on Burnham Drive behind the speedway stadium. I left Beaumont Leys in 1977, if any one knows the whereabouts of Peter Lacey from Anstey, I would like to get in touch with him.
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I left Beaumont Leys school in 1965 and would like to hear from anyone who attended this school around the 1960s.
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Went to Beaumont Leys Secondary School (Left 1978) and Charles Keen College of further Education. Moved to Oz 10+ years ago for the sun, sea surf, sand, etc... Married a beautiful Birmingham chick by the name of Andrena. Would love to hear from ANYONE who knows me.
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Used to be (Elizabeth) Stafford - at Wyggeston Girls 1967 - 1974, Christ The King Junior before that. I am married to Paul and working as a Systems Analyst at Barclaycard I have a son called Thomas and he is 9 years old. I used to work for Hogg Insurance Brokers in Leicester, my surname was Waldock then.
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[With regard to writing in all uppercase]: All capitals in anything is considered very rude, almost like shouting at somebody or writing a letter to somebody in red pen. In the writing world, if we want to emphasize something, we use either the bold <b> tag, the italic <i> tag (or use **these**). Not to mention that all capitals does make it a little in your face and not at all pleasant to read. It's over emphasis and you're much less likely to get your point across than if you were subtle and just highlighted that point.
Editors Comment:
Elizabeth, my E-pal in Montana, is commenting on my ongoing battle (shared with her today) of trying to get people to not leave messages written in "All Capitals" LIKE THIS. I have to rewrite the whole darn message.
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I went to Wyggeston from 1973 to 1980. [And...?]
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Which part of "Please do not write in uppercase (all capital letters)" do you not understand?
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Pupil at Wyggeston Boys' Grammar School 1970-77. Currently working as a freelance writer.
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Would like to get in touch with an old Wyggeston Boys' pupil called Jim Needham 1970-1977.
Books by David Kennedy:
The New Poetry. Co-edited with Michael Hulse & David Morley. Bloodaxe Books, 1993. ISBN 1 85224 244 2. �9.95.
New Relations: The Refashioning of British Poetry 1980-1994. Seren, 1996. ISBN 1 85411 163 9. Cost: �9.95.
Cornell: A Circuition Around His Circumambulation. West House Books, 2001. ISBN 0 953 1509 5 X. Cost: �3.50.
The Dice Cup. Translations of the poetry of Max Jacob. Atlas Press, 2000. ISBN 0 900 565 01 3. Cost: �6.00.
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Was born in Feb 1940 in Brunswick Street. Older Brother Grahame, younger brother Paul (Nick) and younger sister Pamela. Went to Taylor Street School 1945 then went to Alderman Newton Boys School in 1951. Went to work at Corah's, Rowleys and then Shipley Jayes. Went to Australia in 1969 with Dudley Smith and Keith Greaves. Dud stayed over there and married an Australian, while I came back and moved to Cornwall.
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Now separated with 2 daughters (aged 5 and 8); work at Northampton General Hospital. Ex Wyggy girl [to 1979].
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Moved over to the States in 1980. I guess the best times to remember would be living on Watson Road on the Sutton Est. Moved to Yorkshire Road in the early 70's. Have some great people that I left behind and miss real bad. Jackie from number 7 (?) Watson Road where are you?. Paul Markham, corner of Melton Rd and Rattcliffe St. Do you know him or liz? Do you know her? Ok, I have gone on enough, let me hear from you!
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At Wyggie 1959 to 1967 then went to Cambridge because Mr. Ireson told me I had to.
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I was born (1948) and raised in Leicester. Lived in Evington Street, Highfields till 1959 and then Deancourt Road, Knighton. Married in 1974 to Linda Cheyette, also from Leicester, and left for Israel in 1975, where we live to this day. I went to Medway Junior, Wyggeston Boys [to 1964] and Leicester Polytech.
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Old Wygg. Ex member Oadby RFC, Kirkby Mallory Car Club.
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Thanks for putting me in touch with leicesteroverseas.com. A wonderful site very much appreciated. I left Wyggy in 1955, having been there since 1949. My wife is an Old Guth (Gail Perkins) and she left in 1962. She must have been a pupil while you were there. Other connections: Chalky White taught, or tried to teach me, Latin and no doubt you remember him quite well. I'm also very deeply into railways and have just returned from a 2-week vacation riding the rails and photographing as many as possible. The railway paintings are superb, and I must get in touch with the artist. Added from a 2nd E-mail: I think Chalky White (he of the grey trousers and sports coat with patched elbows taught at Guthlaxton after he left Wyggeston Boys. I think he may have taught either or both French and English. I have been looking for MIchael Wade for 25 years over here in North America. He lived on Mornington Street/Baker Street during the war and attended Green Lane Road Infants, he then lived on Uppingham Road and went to Wyggeston Boys, while he was at Cambridge he played rugby for the university and Leicester Tigers. Last I heard he was in Boston Mass. having I believe been working for Tony O'Rielly at Heinz.
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Overdale Infant & Junior School 1961-1970; Wyggeston Boys' School 1970-1977; Churchill College, Cambridge 1978-1982; Trinity College, Cambridge 1982-1985; Systems Designers, Camberley, Surrey 1985-1987; Topexpress Ltd., Cambridge 1987-1991; Perihelion Ltd., Cambridge 1991-1992; TA Consultancy Services Ltd., Farnham, Surrey 1992-1994; Data Sciences Ltd, Farnborough, Hampshire 1994-2000 (taken over by IBM 1996); Arpen Ltd (on contract to IBM, Stevenage, Herts.) 2001
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I was at Caldicote Road Junior School approx 1958-61, then Wyggeston 1961-68. I then had 7 years in Oxford (4 at Balliol and 3 at Oxford University Press. I'm now at the Institute of Development Studies, Sussex.
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St John the Baptist Junior School 1960-1967; Wyggeston Boys' Grammar School 1967-1972.
