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Just wondering if anyone out there knows the where-abouts of Janet McCarthy she lived on Whalley Road Clayton_le_Moors others I'm interested in are Timothy Smith, Christopher Bracewell, Valerie Pitt, Hilary West, basically it's people who were at All Saints Clayton _le_Moors between 1956 and 1963 would love to hear from any of them or what they are doing now. Others I remember are Peter Lord, David Wolstencroft, Geoffrey Johnson, Robert Sharples, Steven Briggs, Gary Golding, David Waddington, Lesley Tyldesly, Keith Greenwood, Geoffrey Williams, Linda Whelan, Margaret Simpson, Carole Ingham, Linda Chadwick, Margaret Welch, Shirley Barker, Keith Barker, John Nuttall now deceased, Barbara Dawson, Mark Battersby, Linda Barski, I may add others as I remeber them, apologies if I have omitted you! love to hear of any of these reprobates regards in anticipation Old Saintonian.

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Bob Sharples was living in Blackpool last i heard, which was 10 yrs ago, he moved yon early 70s, thats fact i bought a load of his furniture.;) thats if its the same Bob Sharples of coarse.:)

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I used to mate around with a Linda Barski from Clayton in the 60s, haven't heard from her since we both worked at the oxo brook bond factory in great harwood many many years ago

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Thanks for your replies. The Robert Sharples I know lives on whalley Road Clayton_le_Moors, but thanks any way appreciate your help. Linda Barski is well I'm led to believe from her brother David who contacted me, but again thanks indeed for your help it's rally appreciated. Take care all I'm still interested thanks again in anticipation. Heather Walker, Lesly Flavell, Hilary West is now Hilary Morgan I believe! David Waddington are some more names, my memory is not what it was.

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used to know a Kevin Barski from clayton but that was back in mid 60s, aint seen him since, must be a brother or summat? not much help i know. Linda Whelan is me mate Johns brother, David Waddingtons brother Paul is wed to me late wifes sis.

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Cor! Cashman that's some coincidences there old son, Kevin I know is well and kicking, still as daft as a brush though. May I ask what do the initials at the end of your message mean. Am afraid I'm not computer/text speak literate my dear. Thanks again for your input it is appreciated regards Old Saintonian.

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I think you will find that Mark Battersby is registered as a member on here under his name. He posted for a while, then disappeared. Could try a p.m., might waken him up again. :)

Was talking to Steven Briggs's mother in the park few weeks ago ... know he is OK ... but darned if I can remember where he is. Think not living locally, or even in this country, but can't be sure. She still lives on John Street.

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Thanks very much indeed, for your information. I do believe Steven moved abroad a few years ago when he sold up his snooker/pool business I am led to believe, it's good to know he's well and enjoying life in the sand, sea and sun no doubt, and that his parents are still around. By the way thanks Cashman for your replies most appreciated, as you can no doubt see my computer literacy is of a very poor standard, but I just manage to get by. Re. the Johnsons on Devonshire Drive, I believe they had a son called Harold unfortunately no relation but I do recall him being a bit of a bruiser, if you know what I mean. It's really great of you all to post any memories of All Saints it really does bring back the good old days when responsibilities were not even in the vocabulary, keep any info coming I'll try to respond but as I say my skills on the Beast are limited. Regarsds All Old Saintonian !!!!!!!

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When Mark Battersby joined the forum I pointed out to him that I was a bridesmaid at his mum and dad's wedding.
We exchanged PMs and phone calls, but I didn't keep a record of his number and the PM is long ago delelted - sorry.
I do recall that he is local

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Well everyone thanks for your efforts, but it appears the class of '63 is as rare as the dodo, still we can keep looking. I suppose one day out of the blue, something/someone may appear, until then thank you all evry much indeed for your efforts. Best wishes and kind regards to all. Old Saintonian

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I know a David Waddington, if it's the same fella, now lives in Church , near Alleytroyds I think.

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Hi again all thanks Linsay for the info on nDavid Waddington could be you know ? Any how here are a few updates and recollections ;-

Well here’s a little synopsis from memory of the class of ‘63
Keith and Shirley Barker :- lived off Devonshire Drive on council estate off Whalley Road, lost contact
Linda Barski :- Used to live on Barnes Street Still living in the area according to her brother David
Mark Battersby :- Lived in Church street near the Methodist church went abroad has now returned to Great Harwood
Christopher Bracewell :- Lived on Dill Hall Lane near Enfield cricket club now living in the Blackburn area practicing accountancy or architecture
Peter Lord :- Lived on Devonshire Drive served time now living in the Blackburn area
Robert Sharples :- Lived on Warwick Avenue, now an engineer living on Whalley Road
Geoffrey Johnson:- Lived on Barnes Street went to A.G.S. joined Lloyds Bank now retired living in Cambridge
Barbara Dawson:- Lived on Rishton Road father Garth Dawson well known local photographer for Accrington Observer for many years and freelance. Barbara is now a G.P. living in Colne
Stephen Briggs :- Lived off Devonshire drive, invested in snooker/pool company sold out and moved to Portugal with his riches
Gary Golding:- Lived on the road next to All Saints, moved to Accrington near the old Grammar Scool lost contact
Keith Greenwood :- Lived on Sparth Avenue no further information
David Waddington :- Lived on Arthur Street lost contact no further information
Lesley Tyldesly :- Lived on George Street recently moved back to Clayton
Lesley Flavell :- Lived at the top of Victoria Street by the canal bridge her father and mother as well as her brother Peter were heavily into the scouts and guides that says it all I believe her brother is moving to Portugal. I believe Lesley now has a sewing shop on Whalley Road Accrington near the railway bridge.
Margaret Simpson ;- very vague here but no recent information
Linda Whelan ;- Lived on Lower Barnes street no further informatiom had a younger brother called Jimmy
Janet McCarthy :- Lived on Whalley Road as we know but has become as scarce as the dodo awaiting further information with ongoing enquiries
Linda Chadwick :- Lived on Sparth Road again no further information
Carole Ingham :- Lived on Devonshire Drive and yet again lost contact
Heather Walker ;- another vague recollection but I think she lived near The Hare and Hounds pub but nothing more to add
Hilary West :- Lived on Queens Road near A.V.H. now Morgan but not answering e-mails may get in contact will keep informed
Hilary Purves :- Lived on Church street near All Saints no further news sorry
Geoffrey Williams :- Lived on Lower Barnes Street again disappeared off the radar
Margaret Welch :- Lived behind Dill Hall Lane no further information
David Wilde :- Lived on Canal Street joined Lloyds Bank worked at Burnley branch for a short while before he left the bank and I have no further information
Timothy Derek Bruce Smith :- Lived on Whalley Road near The Crown pub again joined Lloyds Bank and worked at Burnley branch before leaving I think to join the ministry of defence I do believe he may now be deceased due to a drug related incident
Valerie Pitt :- Lived on Atlas street no further information yet however am trying to contact her younger brother and elder sister that's David and Julie
John Nuttall :- Lived near Stephen Briggs died recently due to cancer
Two other names spring to mind but I’m not totally convinced, Alan Hands lived on Sparth Avenue and Nigel Roe lived in Barnes street moved to Blackpool no further info. On either of them.
Well everyone does that jog any memories thanks again
Old Saintonian

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Doesn't seem to be jogging many memory cells, keep trying, a bit like my school report, could do better.

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I'll keep rattling those memory cells. Teachers at All Saints Mr. Bradshaw headmaster Mr Vernon. However my favorite was Mr. Kennedy, who left to be replaced by Mr. Vernon. Mr. Kennedy took us everywhere for football. Our home games were played on the top pitch at the woodlands, remember that old cow trough outside the changing shed where we cleaned our boots and ourselves sometimes, happy days what! In later years they acquired land adjacent to the school and made a footy pitch by the side of the vicarage, just above the air raid shelters now that could jog some memory cells. I do know other teachers however lets' have some of your input if you are interested? Old Saintonian !!!!!!!

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I remember Mr. Bradshaw and Mr. Kennedy and the Misses Pilkington and the top pitch at the Woodlands ... I left in '57.

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Well they say no news is good news, not too sure about that in this case still we will persevere. Here's one for all you Claytonians, Which was the best chippie in Clayton in the 60's/70's my favorite was the one on Whalley Road near the cop shop great peas think they cooked them wih a ham shank for flavour, the fish wasn't big but very tasty batter and fresh of course. The others I recall were the one in Milton Street, Barnes Square and I think there may have been one in Lower Barnes Street, then there was Chan's of course Friday night out the Albion up to Chans for deep fried mushrooms happy days or what ??? Anyhow which is your favorite ? Old Saintonian regards to you all and keep looking for dear Janet Eh !!!!!!!

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How many of those chippys' are still around? Old Saintonian, be lucky shoping all !!!!!!!

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not being a clayton geezer, chans was always mine from 63- 69 ish, after a top friday night in the albion,:D

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Obviously chippies not our strong point, however this could be more seasonal. There used to be a pub crawl I occassionally did fror fun, start at The Hyndburn, up to The Royal Oak on Sparth Road, then on to The Forts Arms, up the road to The Village Blacksmith, bit of a trek next up Grange streeet jiggle about a bit to The Castle, come across to The Old England Forever. up to The Wellington, then head across to The Lamb followed by The Oddfellows Arms, up to The Albion, then The Volunteer next The Commercial, The Hare and Hounds then beckoned acrosss the Traffic lights to The Load of Mischief finally up the road to The Greyhound, not a bad pub crawl eh! What a memory what !!!! Now if I was particularly thirsty I may also pop into Park View working mans' club near The Village Blacksmith, or even the good old Come and Welcome in Moor Street, there was always the Conxervative Club if climbing up that hill to the canal bridge took its' toll, then if we found the walk to the Greyhound too much the Top Club came into play. How amny of those are still going? and how on earth did they all manage to exist in a small village like Clayton, truly amazing, happy days though they will never return. God bless happy memories Old Saintonian, only eleven days left you lucky people !!!!!!! P.S Keep on the lookout for that elusive Janet McCarthy PLEASE !!!!!!!

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Only just seen this, there definately was a chippy on Lower Barnes Street, right accross from my house - a friend of my mum's ran it at one time nothing there now except a patch of grass :rolleyes:

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I f we got our hiking boots on how many of the pubs are still standing? Old Saintonian !!!!!!! May I wish you all a very merry festive season a happy prosperous and very healthy new year.

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Definitely a chippy on Lower Barnes St. ... not too far from where Basil Brierley had his junk yard.

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A h well Happy New Year all, come on you have to look harder. Old Saintonian !!!!!!!

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Hello all.
I moved away from Accrington in 1969. but visited now and again. Just wondered if anyone remembers me or some of my mates from St Christophers who left in 1962. Mr Rushton was our form teacher. Guys like Ian Spencer, Allan Dodd, Allan Greenwood and loads more. Ladies like Eileen Stanton, Eileen Spencer, Marjory Mosby, Maion Yates etc. or anybody who used to go up the Arcs and the Con. Do you know Tony Boardman from Crown street, Malcom Taylor from Ranger street. Bob Burnside, Bob Farrow, Chris Merridew, The Dappers, Reverend Black and his rocking vicars. Janet and Phylis Kenyon, Maureen Wallace, Roy Wallace god almighty the list is endless. Keep in touch.
Mog.

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Allan Dodd lived on meadow st back then still bump into him occasionally, Roy Wallace was from clayton le moors used to sup wi him in Black Bull, became a plumber, sadly roy is driving one o them biff buggys these days,;)

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I used to hang out with Jimmy Whelan in the old days, knew the family quite well and have slept over on many occasions. Linda and Jimmy also had a younger sister but I can't remember her name. Seem to recall Jimi living up Ossy, maybe Rogreave road....he's dad used to run the Bottom Club in Clayton.....

Hung out with Harold Johnson also but he is now dead...good luck on your Quest...

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Thank you very much indeed for your input AngleIron, as well as your best wishes it's greatly appreciated regards as always to everyone Old Saintonian !!!!!!!

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Their sister's called Pat - saw her couple of months ago in the Oaklea. think her & Linda still live in Clayton, not sure about Jimmy though.

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Not a problem

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sorry must have posted at same time, my last post was for Old Saintonian!!

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yea Pat was her name thanks for that AccyMad

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Allan Dodd, Cashy, was he a baker, back in the 60s.

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was jimmy whelan any relation to John, n Rob? who also had older sis who had the Royal pub nr roegreave rd on union rd. cos john hung out fer a time wi Harold Johnson, that guy was murdered mid 90s. knew him well.

sorry al can't remember what job doddy did back then.

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Linda Chadwick was my cousin she was older than me , Her family lived on sparth ave for a while (ELDEST SISTER SUSAN AND BARBARA). Could this be the same one get back to me.

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That sounds like the very one, any idea as to her present day situation old son? I hope she is fit and well and enjoying life to the full, she was always energetic and fun at school, although that was some months ago now as you can imagine, if you are still in contact, please send her my kind regards and best wishes. Geoffrey Johnson (Old Saintonian

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Well it's with great sadnss that I have to report the passing of Linda Chadwick, she was married, moved to Ripon, and had children, I am led to believe, this occured some years ago. Let's hope we can get better news of some of the other class mates PLEASE. As always best wishes and kind regards to everyone Old Saintonian !!!!!!!

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Alan Dodd is my brother - in - law .

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Thanks for the information Greeny. Is Alan the same guy who was at St Christopher and left in 62. If he is, I hope he is well and could you ask if he remembers me. He should do if it is the same one. He came to see me in Blackburn Hospital in 1963 after I blew my hand off with a home made bomb. I think thats the last time I saw him.

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Think it is the same Alan,he did go to St Christophers, he also came from Clayton and went to a bakers on leaving school.He is coming up 63 in June,lives on York St Accy and works at Hollands pies.
I have told him about these post, he is calling in to see me on his way home from work this afternoon. I shall see if anyone like yourself or cashman is on line when he gets here. His wife Janet and my hubby David are brother and sister.

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Yes it is rather a good thread I feel, some real names from the past cropping up. Keep it up all as always regards Old Saintonian!!!!!!!

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Did Alan have black curly hair, he probably wont remember me, but I remember him from Blackburn Tech in the 60s, Bakery dept. Teachers Freddie Hume, Ken Coulthurst, Mr Calvert, Mrs Duckworth.

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as i recall Al his hair was wavy n wirey n black.:)

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Alan s hair is now dark grey but still wavey.

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Jimmy Whelan is my second cousin (I think) His mum and my mum were cousins. . Got two sisters, Linda and Pat. Big John Whelan, Rob and Barrie and the late Hilda are their cousins from their dad Bert's side.

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I recon its the same allan, he was a good baker,

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Eh Alan, any relation to Michael Gilmartin at all? I vaguely remember him was aa regular at the bottom club (Park View) I believe. Regards all Old Saintonian !!!!!!!

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Right all, I trust i find you all happy, fit, healthy and well. I have managed to acquire a class photo that can be found on the All Saints site at Friends re-united, it is the 1959 mob, what a motley crew, but it is nostalgic. If you go there you may see that I am bereft of a few names and uncertain of a few others if any one can help I should be most grateful. Thanks in anticipation Old Saintonian !!!!!!! http://www.deephousepage.com/smilies/jackson.gif

P.S. I tried to download photo onto here doesn't seem to like it not surprised really.

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I've done it for you Old Saintonian ... if you look in the Feedback, Suggestions ... K.S.H. has recently put some fresh instructions there.

Attachment 15639

Photograph courtesy of Mr. Garth Dawson Teacher Mrs. Bracewell Back row Left to Right:- Margaret Simpson, Thinking allsaints 1959

?, Carol Ingham, Lesly Flavell, Hilary West, Linda Barski, Barbara Winkley (possibly) ?, No Idea ?, Heather Walker, Barbara Dawson, Linda Chadwick. Centre row Left to Right:- Not Sure could be Nigel Roe ?, Stephen Briggs, Geoffrey Johnson, Mark Battersby, Peter Lord, David Wilde, Not sure again Eric Fisher possibly?, Keith Greenwood, David Wolstencroft, David Waddington, David Allen or Tim Smith possibly ???. Front row Left to Right:- Hilary Purves/Purvis, Gary Golding, Linda Barker, Geoffrey Williams, Janet McCarthy, John Nuttall, Linda Whelan, Alan Hand, Possibly Margaret Welch ?, Keith Barker (Shirleys' twin brother). Seated:- Robert Sharples, Lesley Tyldesly.
29th Jan 2010
Uploaded by Geoffrey Johnson

Sorry the names are not lining up too well .. will have to count 'em along.

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The Othe Allan Gilmartin was Micheal's son, Alan died in 2006 age 60. My dad is Norman, his dad was Paddy, there was a poem about Paddy by Nicolas Freeson, they live down Lower Barnes St.

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Keep 'em peeled. Regards all Old Saintonian !!!!!!!

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Thank you very much for posting photo I'm still clueless as to how to download the photo thanks again and regards Old Saintonian !!!!!!!

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Any sightings of any of my old school chums in the photo surely some are still in the area? Old Saintonian, now come on Janet you are out there somewhere. !!!!!!!

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Hi all any new members with any information on my classmates, information regarding them would be most welcome. Thanks in anticipation Old Saintonian

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Hopefully you are out there somewhere my dear ? Any Xmas sightings please regards all Old Saintonian !!!!!!!

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looks like the "Bob Sharples" i knew on front seated, he moved to Blackpool early 70s, went working at the infirmary by stanley park, also prior to that he was landlord of the "Horseshoe INN" down accy. aint seen him since late 70s.

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Thanks for your efforts Cashman you old dog, keep searching they are out there somewhere, happy New Year all. Old Saintonian

used to do a pub crawl New Years' eve from Accy to Clayton start at The Castle, in Accy then the white horse, Crown, Greyhound, Top Club, Load Of Mischief Hare and Hounds the Lion Ale pub on Whalley road, Volunteer, The Albion Wellington OLd England forever and finish up in Middle club, if we had a real thirst Oddfellows and Lamb entered the equation. good luck all.

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Hi all, thanks for your efforts as I say. Well managed to trace Chris Bracewell seems he's an Architect in Blackburn, however he's dropped of the radar, as he's changed jobs and gone to Qatar to do some designining out there, pehaps he's making sand castles. Interestingly enough he designed the stand at the Crown ground where Stanley play, perhaps he'll model the world cup final stadium in 2022 on the crown, now that would be fun. Still no trace of Janet McCarthy though, now come on you can do it? Thanks again Old Saintonian.

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David Wolstencroft lives in Blackburn road in Clayton.......I see him most days when I am going down to All Saints school to collect my daughter's two children.

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Thank you very much indeed for your response Margaret most kind, hope all is well in Clayton my home stomping ground am returning there this week for a family wedding. CU ALL OLDSAINTONIAN GOD BLESS

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You are very welcome. I hope you enjoy your visit, and that the family wedding goes well(and the sun shines for you all).

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Janet McCarthy is proving difficult to find.
Can anyone say where she was born and when?

There is a JM born in Darwen in 1951 - which may tie in with the photo date.

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As I always say, thanks Bill for your efforts in attempting to trace Janet. and as you point out she is proving most illusive to find, however perseverance must surely pay off some day. A few of the old class are popping up, unfortunately one or two are no longer with us but time does move on. Well all lets 'keep em peeled' as Shaw Taylor used to say, good hunting god bless you all May I wish one and all a happy healthy and prosperous New Year. You know it makes sense Old Saintonian !!!!!!!

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Happy New Year again all, well Janet really is proving illusive possibly more so than the Roe family who lived down the road from me in Barnes street. Come on keep em peeled perhaps dear Janet will turn up as Lobby Lud, remember him folks. Best wishes all. Old Saintonian.

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I remember Lobby Lud:D Hate to mention it, but I think you mean "elusive";) But "illusive" works well in a more metaphorical sense.

Oh, bon annee to you too:)

And the name "Roe' still seems to be tickling away at my memory. From Lower Barnes St. I can remember David Bartram and Raymond Pye ... but there must have been more. Carol Greenwood? maybe ... it's gettin' to be a coon's age ago, ain't it:o?