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Forum: Lost Friends / Family 21-06-2015, 14:29
Replies: 54
Views: 3,098
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: Accrington Cavern

I got the pic from Google. If you google: Tom Robinson band you'll find loads on him, and if you click on images you will see him as he is now ( quite a bit older)
Forum: Lost Friends / Family 19-06-2015, 14:12
Replies: 54
Views: 3,098
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: Accrington Cavern

Hi davyro
I knew Tom very well but the last time I saw him was when Ben E King was in Liverpool in the late sixties.
I have just found this pic, do you think it could be him?
Forum: Music, Bands, Noise! 22-01-2015, 13:01
Replies: 482
Views: 28,433
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: Dare I ask? Does anyone like Motown?

Right proper, I'd say Cashman. What memories, but I enjoyed the bus journey from Manchester too!
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 27-11-2014, 20:21
Replies: 34
Views: 35
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: Home made carts!

I bet you knicked them from next door to the Vine Mill up Ossie. My dear dad used to work their and they dealt with equipment for the disabled!!
Forum: General Chat 23-08-2014, 14:56
Replies: 125
Views: 7,446
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: Where's Jaysay

I too had the pleasure of meeting him. He was such a soldier, cheerful despite serious health problems.
No more suffering John. RIP
Forum: Lost Friends / Family 14-08-2014, 17:12
Replies: 125
Views: 25,924
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: Paddock House-old Friends

When I was there Mrs. Ryan taught Maths ( I left in 1964) I remember Singh and Mckenzie though
Forum: Introduce Yourself 10-06-2014, 16:51
Replies: 11
Views: 365
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: New Member

Welcome, there are some great photographers on here
Forum: Introduce Yourself 10-06-2014, 16:49
Replies: 11
Views: 319
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: Hi from someone who's been here a while!!!

Think we have already 'met' on Friends Reunited. Welcome to Accy Web
Forum: Anything Goes 04-05-2014, 10:36
Replies: 12
Views: 664
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: Roy Smethurst R.I.P.

I missed this thread too. Deepest sympathies to his family and RIP Roy
Forum: Questions and Answers 30-03-2014, 10:24
Replies: 17
Views: 1,162
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: Observer obituaries

I wouldn't say disappointed, more like 'relieved'.
My mum always read the obits page first when the evening paper arrived and I once asked her why. Her 'profound' reply was.
" well I'm just...
Forum: Questions and Answers 27-03-2014, 20:21
Replies: 17
Views: 1,162
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: Observer obituaries

Alan, have you tried the Lancashire Evening Telegraph, you need to register but it's easier than Accy obs
Forum: Questions and Answers 27-03-2014, 19:59
Replies: 17
Views: 1,162
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: Observer obituaries

I got the following reply last June

10 giugno 2013
Accrington Observer
10/06/2013 17:04
Accrington Observer
Hi Susan,
Have you been using this link? Accrington Observer - News, sports,...
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 04-02-2014, 19:27
Replies: 70
Views: 3,162
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: What memories would you liked to of shared??

Haven't been on here for a while, and last night I was missing Ossie so much that I wished I had had that machine (Star Trek- beam me down Scottie) so that I could beam down on my town!! then I...
Forum: General Chat 01-01-2014, 16:16
Replies: 42
Views: 2,939
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: Susie

RIP Susie
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 25-12-2013, 16:06
Replies: 15
Views: 1,312
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: Chestnuts Roasting In An Open Fire...

Just eaten turkey stuffed with chestnuts, delicious.
Merry Christmas to all and all the best for 2014
Forum: General Chat 07-10-2013, 13:16
Replies: 26
Views: 927
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: Tragic Human Failure

There is a European organization called Frontex that is supposed to patrol the coasts , but it only goes into action when the country the immigrants are heading for, asks them to intervene.
As...
Forum: General Chat 02-10-2013, 09:13
Replies: 52
Views: 1,701
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: Mick in hospital

Hope you get well soon
Forum: Lost Friends / Family 14-09-2013, 13:52
Replies: 21
Views: 2,842
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: Oswaldtwistle Immanuel Burials

Thks Anzac, her name was Ellen Morris (neč Riley) and she was only 48 when she died
Forum: Lost Friends / Family 14-09-2013, 13:51
Replies: 21
Views: 2,842
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: Oswaldtwistle Immanuel Burials

Thks Bob. My gran died in 1938 and is buried at Immanuel but I don't know where
Forum: Lost Friends / Family 10-09-2013, 16:36
Replies: 21
Views: 2,842
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: Oswaldtwistle Immanuel Burials

Where can I look for burials during the thirties, please
Forum: General Chat 25-08-2013, 10:18
Replies: 23
Views: 645
Posted By sm_counsell
Forum: Lost Friends / Family 16-08-2013, 17:03
Replies: 0
Views: 303
Posted By sm_counsell
Harwood

Another of those unbelievable coincidences has just occurred.! My son is on holiday in the States at the home of his boss. On hearing his accent , the wife asked him where he came from. He explained...
Forum: Feedback, Suggestions and help! 06-08-2013, 10:01
Replies: 98
Views: 4,811
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: Banned People

Don't you dare!!
Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones - Baby Please Don't Go (Live At Checkerboard Lounge) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbao_laqF8E)
Forum: Anything Goes 03-08-2013, 11:00
Replies: 18
Views: 533
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: Happy Birthday Mick.

Sorry, bit late but hope you had a great day
Forum: Anything Goes 19-07-2013, 16:21
Replies: 32
Views: 703
Posted By sm_counsell
Re: Happy Birthday Jaysay

Happy Birthday and many more of them
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