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    ARP named wardens

    Yes they all worked as one Unit it did not matter what Badge or Insignia you wore
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    heavy snow warning for birmingham

    Theres a Thread on this I recall Winter 62/3 snow up to window cill went to school milk was frozen but we still got it Dad walk to work and back from Aston to Lucas King St All shops open just like today???? Dont Think So??
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    ARP warden organisation, uniform, centres

    It looks like a small works canteen companys had there own Teams Fire Watcher etc sometimes the Company Logo was on the Brodie helmet as well
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    heavy snow warning for birmingham

    My first thoughts Trains & Busses kept running as well
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    ARP warden organisation, uniform, centres

    Nice Photo They are all wearing Anti Gas Hoods & Capes
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    Happy Birthday John L

    Happy Birthday John
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    Happy birthday Pete (mw0njm)

    Pete Have a Happy Birthday Don
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    Old Naval Expressions In Daily Use

    Sweet Fanny Adams MEANING Sod All Nothing At All Contents of Canned Meat REF Fanny Adams 1867 Murdered 400 yards from her house Her body had been Dismembered
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    Happy Birtday NoddKD

    Best Wishes On Your Birthday Don
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    Austin A40 Farina

    My first car learnt to drive in it D Reg If i had to crack it watch that compression
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    Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous new year 2026

    Happy and Healthy New Year To All Of You
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    Crossroads programme

    So did i always Benny or Amy Turtle
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    Happy birthday Brenda Barr

    Happy Birthday Brenda
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    Great Barr Schools - Aldridge Road And Great Barr Comprehensive

    Yes i started in 68 also Mr Reese Lower school Mr Vickers Middle school
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    The City of Birmingham - 46235

    Am i right in recalling it moving backwards and forwards
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    Christmas 2025 Greetings

    Ok Folks Seasons Greetings to all of you on BHF I will raise a glass to all of you plus Family and Friends who are no longer with us Not forgeting BHF members we have sadly lost in recent times Good Heath To All Of You
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    Aylesbury Crescent Kingstanding

    Thats right a Sub Depot i was there for a short while then i got moved to Hurlingham Rd on PM Ron was CH on PM
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    Walsall Road

    Never used that bridge used to cross the river on that pipe once i bypassed the spiky bit
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    Camp Hill Flyover

    Used to love going over that flyover on my motorbike loved the sound it made
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    Tame Valley Canal

    Thats where i used to hide out when i was playing Truant from the Comp Summer 1972
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