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Jenny, the model is an outdoor feature and although no water was running through for quite a long time, the last time we went a couple of years ago I'm sure it was in full working order.

Another trip down memory lane, what struck me is how much smarter dressed the people were than they are today, no jeans, hoodies and tee shirts to be seen.

Have you see the scale model of the dam in Cannon Hill Park, if not it is worth a visit.

In the February edition there is a story about Ashted from Les Robinson, it was reprinted in the Birmingham Mail on Saturday, if anyone wishes to read it.

I watched the TV programme last night on the 1962/63 big freeze and was surprised how bad it was, I remember it of course but my memory of a really bad winter is 1947 and so 62/63 didn't seem too bad to me. We had a coal cellar and didn't go short of coal, but decided to have a gas fire fitted...

Forster Street ran from 44 Lawley Street to Windsor Street B7. Palace Road ran off 310 Green Lane, Small Heath. B9

Astonian, the brewery you are thinking about is/was Smiths, can't recall the full name, but going towards Aston Station it was on the right hand side of Lichfield Road just before the Swanpool.

Alan, we all have senior moments, and our memories are from so many years ago it is no surprise we get confused. Have a Very Happy Christmas, and keep posting.

I remember Val Products, I used to go with Ray, they sold DIY products, he was a great improvisor and would find something cheap he could alter to suit the job in hand. Alan I don't recall him ever buying paint though.

Lyn, it does look very much like the Stonebridge Hotel, which was situated where the Stonebridge island is now. I can just about remember it, but it was demolished many years ago for road improvements. There is Stonebridge pub on the opposite side of the island to where the original hotel stood.

There is a cassette or disc about a ride around the No.8 bus route, I bought this for my brother who lives in Australia, I think it was made by Laurie Hornsby, but not quite sure.

Hi Twyning I wonder whether you remember my brother Ted Wallace, he is 86 now and has lived in Australia for over 60 years, he went to UTS mad on football, and he evacuated to Cheltenham too, he hated it and didn't stay there very long. A long shot I know.

Lynne, I don't think I will come either, I don't fancy driving the Saturday before Christmas, and don't fany coming on 2 or 3 buses. I hope you will all have a wonderful time.

Astonian, I think the printing company was Randalls.

The Foster Bros. shop at 192 High Street, Aston, was still open for business until the late 1960s when the area was redeveloped.

There is an article about Johnny Prescott in today's Birmingham Mail, apparently he had suffered from dementia for the last 6 years. He had also been married and divorced four times.

I never saw Johnny Prescott box, but remember him well from childhood, I know he lived with his grandma but he used to visit a relative in Burlington Street, which may have been another grandma. Didn't he have an interest in a nightclub, over shops in Victoria Square, Birmingham, I have a vague...

Congrats Jim for 10 years on the Forum, and thanks for your efforts and those of Warren and Hilary since you saved the Forum. I have been a member for 10 years also, joining in August 2002, have seen many changes in that time but we are still going strong and are solvent thanks to you.

On the 1911 census my grandparents and six of their children including my mother were living at 10 Burton Place, Cowper Street, which I can see on the map, thank you.

I was shocked and saddened to read of the death of Rod at such a young age, my condolences to Brenda and all his family.