Now you mention it I remember it was Jean. She was a small woman & Gordon was quite big. I didn't go to Losehill. Myself & friends who went to the club were probably in the older group. We enjoyed playing table tennis & dancing to scratchy records played on the old record player. We went to Blackpool a couple of times from there to see the lights. Always had a good time.
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We lived just of Church Lane in Gillscroft Rd. Did Janet Davies have leg braces? The other names don't mean anything to me though. The Nicholls ring a bell - did they live near Crossfield Rd? My friend Marie Deeney lived that way and I think janette might have been a friend of her sister Cathy. Happy days!
Yes Janet Davies did have leg braces. The name Deeney rings a bell. Did you live by Diane Walker & Jane (?) & Harry Purton?
Its been great reading all this, I live in Telford these days, I am a Drakeley from 23 The Lea, Kitts Green. Does anyone remember my dads privet hedge? it was a horse and jockey with a few curl after. It came close to causing a few accidents because of drivers looking at it as they passed. I went to Lea Village boys, we used to get out of school and run to Stechford baths (about 1.4 miles) because it was free until 4.30. In those days they had a springboard which was good fun.
Ha ha Busted! I am Diane Walker! Harry and Jane were my opposite neighbours and we kids & our moms spent lots of time together. Harry was a couple of years older than me and Jane, 4 years younger. So, come on annemt - tell me your name.
I knew it! Don’t know if you remember me but I’m Anne Ashby. Our parents were pretty friendly as well. Always knew your Mom as little Winnie Walker. My Mom Annie was only small as well. If I remember rightly, Ann Parsons lived by you as well & Marie O’Connor’s family next to Church Lane clinic. Where are you living now? We’re up in Lancashire. Small world.
Yes, yes and yes! I definitely remember you Anne - your few years older than me made you seem so sophisticated and left me in awe! I remember you ordering a Sam and Dave L.P. from my mom - she worked in a record warehouse at that time! I'd never heard of them of course! Strange what you do remember! I certainly remember your mom and dad (Bill?) too. There was another girl and her mom who used to join us at the bus stop for school and mass - I think she lived by you - her name was Catherine I think - long plaits; she'd been very ill as a young child...
Anne Parsons lived on North Roundhay and, I met her a couple of years back and she still lived on Church Lane.
The Greenfields lived next to the O'Connors. I think Jeanette went to BK - or maybe Martineau...
I am in Sutton Coldfield so not a million miles from where I started. Whereabouts in Lancs are you? Do you ever come back to Brum? The Glebe would, I think, be unrecognisable to you now but the city is fab - not that anyone has seen much of it over the last year! It's so lovely to have had this contact Anne - happy memories!
Anne Parsons lived on North Roundhay and, I met her a couple of years back and she still lived on Church Lane.
The Greenfields lived next to the O'Connors. I think Jeanette went to BK - or maybe Martineau...
I am in Sutton Coldfield so not a million miles from where I started. Whereabouts in Lancs are you? Do you ever come back to Brum? The Glebe would, I think, be unrecognisable to you now but the city is fab - not that anyone has seen much of it over the last year! It's so lovely to have had this contact Anne - happy memories!
Yes Mom was Annie & Dad Bill. I’ve forgotten your Dad’s name.
You’ve got it right about Sam & Dave. I also had a Tempations LP & a Motown compilation at the same time. They were Christmas presents. Still have them now but they’re awfully scratched - think they got played too much! Have to admit I still love the old Motown etc. they remind me of places like The Mackadown & The Swan.
The last time we were round the Glebe was about 7 years ago just before we moved up here to Aughton (Ormskirk). It was an absolutetip not the place where we grew up. It’s such a shame as there are so many good memories of growing up round The Glebe.
It’d be good to keep in touch if possible. Can we do it through this site or messenger? I’m still finding my way around it!
For now, take care & stay safe.
Forgot to say you’re right about Catherine but I can’t remember her surname. She lived on Swancote Road by the Reagans.
I remember a Barry Turvey from Old Farm Road. He was at Audley Road School with me. As we grew up some of us girls thought him quite a looker!
Like you, I'm not that familiar with this site and messaging. Are you on Facebook? I think that if we become 'friends' on there, we could then use messenger. Let me know your name, if you are and we can go from there.
Yes I’m just Anne Thompson. Photo is me wearing a stripey top & holding a little blond haired girl. There’s also a birthday cake on photo.
Just looked at photo - I’d forgotten older Granddaughter was on it as well! Naughty Nanny.
If you click the envelope icon on the top right-hand corer, you can sent each other private messages with our “Start Conversation” facility.
Thank you. Just tried it but it tells me I can’t start a conversation with the recipient. Tried it earlier & got the same message.
FlaxleyGirl
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He was a bit older than me and I only remember finding him a bit scary ha ha! I've no idea why.
I worked at Glebe Farm Library. First ly 1969 - 73 then 80 - 82. Maybe I was there when you used it.
FlaxleyGirl
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Gosh yes you must have. I spent a lot of time there - loved it, the quiet and all the books
Leave it witth me and I will see if it can be sorted.
this is most likely because the recipient has opted not to receive private messages so will have to change their privacy settings and click on allow members to send messages
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I remember the lovely trees on Lyttleton Road when we walked up there to mass at Corpus Christi. As far as I know the school is still there.I had also been wondering this. It looks like there is another road on the left behind the girls.
I remember there were a lot of horse chestnuts around Lyttleton Rd. (My brother broke his arm falling out of one! )
Is Corpus Christi School still there?
I've been really enjoying people's memories on here
Diane, What’s your surname? I’ll look you up on FB. I’ve tried sending a message on here but think you need to change your settings.
Anne, I've been through all the links and can't find the photo you describe, sorry. I don't know how the algorithm works but maybe if you log on, it might lift you to nearer The top of the list... I'll look again tomorrow
Okey dokey Diane. Let me know how you get on.
Try Anne Thompson Birmingham. I’ve just tried that & it worked.
So sorry Anne but I have trawled through several times and also attached the city but still no luck! Maybe you have a look for me? My pic isn't of me but is a 'Be Kind' poster - hopefully easier to spot .
Are you still Walker?
Just looking now.
