Guestbook - February 2002

I just wondered if anyone in Bedworth remembers my Mum. Her name is Barbara Clarke (née Hood) and she lived in Knightsbridge Avenue until she married my Dad (Jack Clarke - from Alexander Road). She worked at Smiths Department Store.

If anyone remembers her, please email me.

Jacqui < Clarke@jbrierley9.fsnet.co.uk >

[25 FEB 02] KERESLEY NEWLANDS

I went to Keresley Newlands Infant School (1955-57), Keresley Newlands Junior School (1957-61) and then on to Keresley Newlands High School (1961-66).

If any of my school friends want to contact me I would like to chat about old times and where life has taken us.

Alwyn Day < alwyn_day@postmaster.co.uk >

[25 FEB 02] LOOKING FOR PHOTOS

My name is Pamela Robb (née Brown) and I was born July 1943 in Coventry, to Thomas and Phyllis Brown of Barras Green, later Tile Hill.

I don't remember a lot of my days in Coventry. As far as I know I am told I attended Stoke Council? and Templars schools.

My Dad was the Bandmaster of the Stoke Salvation Army Band in Coventry. I was the eldest of 4 children. I had a sister Christina, and brothers Alan and Christopher Paul (known as Paul). My Grandparents were Charles and Elizabeth Hanson, and William and Clara Brown.

In WW2 my Dad played the Flugal Horn in the 2nd Batallion of The Royal Warwickshire Regimental band. He went to Madras, India and Vienna amongst other places.

I am very keen to hear from anyone that may have photos of this Band or of the Stoke Salvation army band that my father conducted, and that he may have been in.

Also I would love to hear from anyone that may remember me and may have school photos that I may have been in - I would be more than willing to pay for any copies.

We emigrated to New Zealand in 1955 and have lived here since.

I love to visit the Coventry pages and hope at some time to visit there and catch up with a lot of aunts, uncles and cousins.

Best wishes to all

Pamela Robb [née Brown] < pamelarobb@hotmail.com >
Teschemakers Road, 8.D.R.D, Oamaru, New Zealand

[21 FEB 02] LOOKING FOR SARAH O'BRIEN

I am looking for Sarah O'Brien.

She was a Coventry University graduate (1995) Microbiology - also worked at Coventry Sports Centre. She was a good friend who I lost contact with many years ago.

Mark Hobson < mark@proactiveit.co.uk >

[EDITOR : As always with this type of enquiry we feel it better if you do know the people being sought to ask them first before passing on any information about them - remember they may not want to be found!]

[21 FEB 02] PRIDMORE ROAD / BARKER BUTTS / CHURCHFIELD HIGH

I went to Pridmore Road primary school in Coventry (1941-44) and then on to Barker Butts (1944-46), and then Churchfield High School (1946-48).

I am now retired but would like to hear from anyone who remembers me from those far off days. My husband Don also went to Barkers Butts.

Mary Johnson [née Bates] < mardon@johnsond0.fsnet.co.uk >

[19 FEB 02] ALLESLEY HALL SCHOOL

I went to Allesley Hall primary school in Coventry (1974-80).

I left Coventry in 1980 and now live in Sydney, Australia. I'm married with one child and number 2 on the way.

Leigh Carruthers < CEEleigh1@aol.com >

[18 FEB 02] ANYONE FROM CANLEY?

I have been living in Canada since 1975 and would like to try and contact two old friends from Canley in the late 50's and 60's.

I was then Vivian (Dot) Oakden and their names were Linda Buckingham and Sue Mundy. I am not sure of their married names and no doubt we are all grandparents by now so it would be great to hear from them or anyone who knows their whereabouts.

Vivian Smith < joseph.smith4@sympatico.ca >

[17 FEB 02] COUNDON COURT SCHOOL

I went to Coundon Court secondary school in Coventry (1977-82). I left Coventry in 1998 and now live in Worcester.

Please get in touch if you were in Mrs Jane Aurther's class that left in 1982. I would like to hear from anybody who has any gossip about pupils in our class and what they are doing.

Paul Murphy < debbie@ilytd69.freeserve.co.uk > / < paul.murphy@trw.com >

[11 FEB 02] BATHROOM / KITCHEN FITTERS

I need a bathroom and/or kitchen fitter for ongoing work and would be grateful of a recommendation.

The work is basic : bathroom = fit + tile, and kitchen the same. All preparation is pre-done.

I simply require someone who is reliable and honest for which I can offer a cash bonus on completion providing price is fair and quality respectable.

Thank you.

Mr L Taranis < L.Taranis@warwick.ac.uk >

[EDITOR : Can anyone help?]

[10 FEB 02] WHITLEY ABBEY SCHOOL REUNION

Friday 8 February was Whitley Abbey's school reunion for intake year 1976.

It was great seeing people who we haven't seen for almost 21 years - great turn out, just over 100 of us.

Those of you who missed it we look forward to seeing you at the next one, and thanks to all of you who did turn up to make the night what it was.

Jennie & Tracy < jenniemcenery@aol.com >

[10 FEB 02] TEMPLARS / WOODLANDS SCHOOLS

I went to Templars Infants School in Coventry (1958-61), then onto Templars Juniors (1961-64) and then to Woodlands Secondary School (1964-68).

I enjoyed my years at Templars and, to a lesser degree the years at Woodlands. At Woodlands I was in Stringer House (next to the swimming pool). Housemaster was at that time Mr (Jock) Edney. I was in forms 1T, 2T, 3T and 4W.

Phil Edgar < viking1066@hotmail.com >

[10 FEB 02] WILLENHALL WOOD / BINLEY PARK SCHOOLS

I went to Willenhall Wood primary school and then on to Binley Park Comprehensive School in Coventry (1968-73).

I am still living in Coventry working as an ICT Technician at President Kennedy School and would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.

Carol Wooding < carolann@totalise.co.uk >

[08 FEB 02] GEORGE ELIOT SCHOOL

I went to George Eliot secondary school in Nuneaton (1971-75).

I left the area in 2000 and now live in Sydney NSW, Australia.

I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me.

Robert Montgomery < bobmontgomery9@hotmail.com >
www.geocities.com/lowwrider2000

[04 FEB 02] STOKE SECONDARY MODERN

My husband and I both attended Stoke Secondary Modern Girls/Boys School, Briton Road - myself from 1948 to 1952 and my husband from 1947 to 1951.

My husband, Keith Jones, played for the school rugby team and he also was in the school athletics team.

Judith Jones [née Aucott] < judithandkeith@aol.com >

[04 FEB 02] COLESHILL SCHOOLS

I went to Coleshill Primary School (1986-93) then on to Coleshill Secondary School (1993-97).

I would love to hear form anyone who was at school when I  was, or who had Miss Alder as a teacher or Mrs Seazell as a year head.

Kellie Bowyer < matthew@mmckinley.fsnet.co.uk >

[03 FEB 02] ST ELIZABETH'S RC / ULLATHORNE GIRLS SCHOOLS

I went to St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, Coventry (1952-58), then on to Ullathorne Girls Secondary (1958-64).

I left Coventry in 1971and now live in Minster-in-Thanet, Kent.

I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.

Margaret Davies < maggie-d2@lineone.net >

[03 FEB 02] WHITLEY ABBEY SCHOOL

I went to Whitley Abbey Comprehensive School, Coventry (1982-86).

I moved away from Coventry in 1994 and now live in Staffordshire. I lost touch with just about everyone I knew in Coventry. I would love to hear how Chris and David Walls, Russell Maher and Cliff Moore are doing. Any info please email me.

Isabelle Robson < isabelle@isabellerobson.com >

[03 FEB 02] FOLLY LANE / STOKE COUNCIL SCHOOLS

Hi, I am trying to contact girls I went to school with in the 1940's.

Are you out there - Monica Castle, Molly White, Grace Turley?

First I went to Folly Lane School in Humber Road (1938-43), which has since been pulled down. Then I went to Stoke Council Girls School (1943-46).

My name then was Mary Baskerville. I lived in Humber Road across from number 2 gate of the Humber car factory. Those were the days.

I would like to contact anyone who remembers me.

My name now is Mary Jones now, and I live in Orlando, Florida, USA.

Where are you Sally Pollard, Sybil Holland, Eileen Villiers, Betty Eves, Jean Prosser, and so many more.

Mary Jones < nglishmary2@aol.com >