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    Byng Kenrick Girls' Grammar School

    Hi John. I don't know if you got a chance to talk to anyone on Friday night but I heard that Alan Fortey passed away. He was an alcoholic but not sure how he died or when. Tragic news. He was such a lovely bloke. He was the one who drive me into Birmingham to look for Jane.
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    Byng Kenrick Girls' Grammar School

    Hi John. You're welcome. It was great to catch up. Steve murphy is looking at a meet up around the beginning of July. I'll let you know if anything comes of it. I think we all did Jane proud on Friday. All the best.
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    Byng Kenrick Girls' Grammar School

    Hi John. Alan married a girl called Cathy who was the year below us. I heard they divorced. I don't know anymore than that. Steve married Sonia Deakin. You may remember her from our year. They life over Sutton way. She's headmistress over there. I don't have any contact details for either of...
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    Byng Kenrick Girls' Grammar School

    Hi John Please join us! The old school friends are people you used to go to school with too! I'm not sure how many people will be coming as it was an open invitation via Facebook. I know that Jenny and Wendy are definitely going on the 21st, as is Spud Murphy and a few others, I hope. I've...
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    Byng Kenrick Girls' Grammar School

    Hi John. Planning to meet a few old school friends at The Old Joint Stock on Colmore Row at 6 pm on the 21st. Then off to the memorial service and vigil then a few more drinks. I've done an interview for BBC radio WM which will be broadcast the week of the pub bombings with another different...
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    Byng Kenrick Girls' Grammar School

    There's quite a lot if interest. It's very heartwarming. I'll post in this forum nearer the time when I have some details. I'll post some names too to give you an idea of who is going. Have you been involved with Maxine's family? I e mailed Julie Hambleton but she couldn't give me much info...
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    Byng Kenrick Girls' Grammar School

    Well done John. I'm ashamed I haven't done anything sooner.
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    Byng Kenrick Girls' Grammar School

    Hi John. There's a Facebook page called ex Byng Kenrick staff and students you might want to have a look at. It's a closed group but you can ask to join. Obviously this applies to anyone who is interested. Let's hope we generate as much interest as possible. See you on the 21st Nov John.
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    Byng Kenrick Girls' Grammar School

    Thanks John. Keep you posted on arrangements. Pat
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    Byng Kenrick Girls' Grammar School

    Hi All. I'm replying to Wendy's post but this is for anyone who was at Byng Kenrick or Central from 1968 - 1975. Wendy mentioned Jane Davis who was killed in the Birmingham pub bombings. This November 21st will be the 40th anniversary of her death and we would very much like to mark the...
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