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    Blakenhale Junior School

    Yes, Vincent, ( I believe his firstname was Ernie, that’s what he told me anyway). Great bloke. I remember one Sunday afternoon, Allan Evans & me were sitting on our kerb, when Vince came round Isaidcto Al “ want one” so I want to the van & asked him to sell me a block cut it in half, & put a...
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    Blakenhale Junior School

    Hi Mal,we didn’t do it from poolway, but did from the Cabin, & the outdoor atthe top of Comberton rd. before the King of Bohemia was built there.
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    Paynes shoe repairs

    I think Ivy & Bills son was Bernie.
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    Paynes shoe repairs

    I worked for Payne’s from1966 to 1976 at various shops Great times.
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    Paynes shoe repairs

    I worked at the Radleys sh man times between 1966 & 1976
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    Church Road, Yardley.

    I knew Martin Dawkins back in the 60’s
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    Blakenhale Junior School

    Too long, stay safe mate, speak again when more memories pop into mind.
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    Blakenhale Junior School

    Mal, sorry, I’ve got you now at the time, I Didn’t realise you were Keith’s cousin, we also went to the Sportsman’s on the coach, but I don’t remember being there the night of the fight, but I do know the “covs” hate us Brummies! I’m the one who used to have 6 hamburgers at the Yew tree, come to...
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    Blakenhale Junior School

    Hi Mal, thanks for the reply, sorry to hear about Keith, the yellow suit sounds familiar, did you go to the rock disco’s at the Rio? Me & Allen Evans & a few others from that era did, & did you d.j. For a while?
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    Blakenhale Junior School

    Hi Malcolm, I’ve read your past posts, so am pretty up with what you remember, I knew Your Keith via Allen Evans & Dave Miller who were at Cockshut hill with him I believe. I didn’t know Mrs Farmer was your aunt. I haven’t seen Keith since he 60’s when I went out with his ex girlfriend Diane. We...
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    The Cabin at Sheldon

    I used to go to the free & easy’s at the Grange back in the ‘70s / early ‘80’s Stan Gould compère, Ken on piano, Denis on drums, & Graham on guitar, some great singers there back then!
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    Thanks - post your thanks here

    Thank you all for the very nice welcome.
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    Blakenhale Junior School

    Sorry Jim, I still need a surname please
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    Blakenhale Junior School

    Hi Jim, yes vaguely, but the onlyThames van I remember belonged to my uncle Sonny, who lived with us for a while, Having said that, most of my uncles & cousins lived at our house over the years! What is your surname Jim I can’t quite place you? The only Jim I can recall is Jimmy Whitlock. I...
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    Blakenhale Junior School

    Hi Phil, just realised who years, sorry. How are you? I remember well all these things, but need a bit of time to go through them all, having just joined, speak soon Dave.
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    Blakenhale Junior School

    Hi Devon Jim, Dave Nash here, I’ll reply when I Get time can’t believe I’ve missed all these memories !
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    Blakenhale Junior School

    Hi Malcolm, Dave Nash here, just joined & cant believe I missed all these memories, I’ll post again when I get more time.
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    Blakenhale Junior School

    Hi Master brummie, Dave Nash here, just joined & wow I can’t believe I’ve missed all this! I remember very well what you & Malcolm are saying, I ‘ll reply again when Iget a few minutes.
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    Thanks - post your thanks here

    Hi Admin, thanks for letting me join, I’m sure I’ll enjoy.
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