[Margaret Pilkington]

Yes, life was simpler then.
I walked all the way from Riley's Hill to Peel Park school every day.
I also remember getting the bus to Whalley, being in charge of my three younger brothers, playing on the banks of the river at the age of ten....taking a picnic...being out all day.
No adult supervision. My parents considered me sensible and responsible to look after my brothers.
Skimming stones and picking flowers, playing on a tree swing.
I feel sorry for the children of today who are not given those lovely times in which to have adventures.