Author Archives: mrschuck

2012 Calendar

The calendar has the dual themes of  sport & celebrations to recognise that 2012 is the year of the London Olympics & the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The pictures accompanying each month show sports teams & events as well as public & private … Continue reading

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David Wylie’s message from Australia

We lived at 57 Charlwood Rd until 1957. The Labour Club was built in our back garden. The Luxon’s lived opposite and I remember the Bibby and the Galanakis and Mahoney families. I live in Australia and have photos from … Continue reading

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Who said nostalgia is not what it used to be?

They have obviously not been to our events! Don’t miss out come and join us! Every month, on the last Thursday of the month, we have a get-together for those with prefab connections, or anyone else who would like to come … Continue reading

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help sought

I met with some of you in St George’s Hall recently and chatted about the child who died in the sand in Belle Vale in the 1950s. You asked me to send you the photograph I spoke of and tell you … Continue reading

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The End of an Era

We were one of the last families to leave the prefabs in Besford Road. That day is as clear in my mind as it was then. It was 17th March 1970. My baby sister was 3 months old, I was … Continue reading

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