Guestbook Archive

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Contents
March2009-September 2009
October 2009-March2010
April2010-September 2010

john smith      
04 September 2010 13:27:09

    hi all got the goose bumps when i found this site i lived in the home from 74ish to 77ish ad sum real fun times like raiding the cellar pantry when the stock ad cum in lol nauty boys we were cant rmember many names but a few things i do remember is a lad called anthony who broke his arm whilst on a daytrip we were climbing rocks somewhere maybe scarborough or flambrough
    my 1st girl freind was diane baker she was so shy she wouldnt even tell me her second name cos it was spose to be funny baker hows that funny i had a fight wiv david burton i think his name was he was a mad 1 from wot i recall lol i had sum good days there if u remember me or av n e pics be sure to add them im going to look 4 updates more often now ive found it oh n 1 more bad boy antic was settin the fire alarm off then we ad to answer to uncle john arrrgh scared me 2 bloody death im now a joiner fixer finisher and av add a fair crack in mi life i have 7 wonderful children who i love dearly so lifes been busy haha nice 2 see a site wiv memories like these im also 45 yrs old now i can remember chris too n auntie sue

ken griffin     
02 September 2010 19:17:44

    I would like to express my condolencies to Keith,s family after their sad loss. I did attend the funeral and it were a terriffic turnout for Keith, unfortunately i had to dash back over the Pennines as i were working a late shift. I am sure everybody would have given Keith a good send off as that is the way he would have wanted. You will be missed terribly mate. God bless. Ken

William baines (bill)     
27 August 2010 11:18:13

    To the family of Keith
    our thoughts are with you at this sad time rest in Peace
    keith god bless
    from bill and viv baines

liz fergusson-batte nee leake.     
25 August 2010 12:19:04

    i would like to offer my deepest sympathy to all family and friends of keith arden at this very sad time my thoughts are with you all .TK

Lynne     
22 August 2010 17:54:13

    Pip.... that is that cute little guy Philip Grimes. PIP-PIP

lynne patrick     
22 August 2010 17:51:42

    My deepest sympathy to Keith Arden's family and extended family here.
    May you Rest in Peace and Light Keith.
    Lynne

andy cooper now storey     
20 August 2010 18:14:22

    wanna thank all who have spent there time doing such a fantastic thing as to create this web site i am friends with george on facebook and has informed me that alot of the hard work as been done by Nigel so from my heart thankyou 4 given me some history but god was,nt that pool full of leaves cold

andy cooper now storey     
20 August 2010 17:43:02

    hi all spoke to my sister janet home 4 i think she says of eastwell lodge happiest years of her childhood think i wa in home 3 oh and whoes pip janet had a crush on him

liz fergusson-batte     
13 August 2010 13:41:24

    sorry 3 messages have been printed dont know how that happened as i am still new to computering. liz.

    No worries Liz- now fixed Nigel

liz fergusson-batte     
13 August 2010 13:37:33

    hi caroline and gavin pleased to have helped you both with snippets of information about tab that was his nickname to us all. if you want to ask more about him please feel free to contact me. take care liz x

caroline sample fomaley Tabiner     
01 August 2010 16:09:13

    Hi Liz
    Both me and Gavin was intrested to read about Philip on the site it gives us a lot of information to his life and Philip as a person thankyou for your Liz for all your comments on Philip
    Blessings Caroline & Gavin

liz fergusson-batte nee leake     
25 July 2010 11:41:12

    hi caroline i did meet brian tabiner a couple of times when he came to visit tab at eastwell lodge he seemed a very pleasant young man but i didnt really get to know him as he came to spend time with his brother not the staff.tab was a pleasure to look after he was a bit of a joker always making us laugh he was a kind loving lad and very involved with the church at carleton where as you know he was buried. on saturdays and in the school holidays tab worked on a fruit and veg stall inside pontefract market hall to earn extra spending money as he had won a special prize at the boys school to go to the olympic games in munich germany 1974 we were all very proud of him.he had a fantastic time.i hope you find these bits of information interesting to you and your son .Aa

caroline sample fomaley Tabiner     
20 July 2010 12:33:08

    Hi
    It was good to read about Philip Tabiner my sons late uncle when we have looked at photos he looked like he could get up to some mscheif we are sill in the middle of the research but it is with great thanks to George for leading the way for us and been able to vist Philips Grave does any one have any memorys of Brian his brother my sons father ?
    blessings to you all
    Caroline x

liz fergusson-batte nee leake     
18 July 2010 14:26:30

    hi lynne yes i too remember ruth doing her olga korbutt impression very badly and loudly.i often think of tab he was always acting the fool what a smashing kid he was.i think i was very lucky with the kids i had in home 3 we were just like one big family and you were all like brothers and sisters sticking up for each other. i would love to know how everyone got on with their lives and be able to see them again for a good old catch up.who knows we may be able to contact some of them and meet up at the next reunion how wonderful that would be.speak to you again soon lynne take care liz xx

William baines (bill)     
16 July 2010 20:44:26

    dear Susan
    my name is bill baines i remember Rosemary we used to play together on the play park. in 1951i was only 7 Rosemary was younger than me i have not forgotten her when we came to meeting in June i asked if any one could remember her where is she now i cant remember Susan. good luck put her name on face book .
    try the name of the foster parents .yours bill baines

susan hartley     
15 July 2010 23:02:20

    Hi can anyone remember a Rosemery Hartley from 1951 she also had a baby sister called Susan Hartley. We were in the part called carlton homes, A mr and mrs poole came and fostered susan she left when she was 2 years old.
    I hope someone out there can help looking forward
    to hearing something

Lynne Allington     
15 July 2010 09:39:02

    HI Liz, How could i forget you or anyone else in home 3 for thet matter, we hade some good times in there in the girls bedroom when we got the giggles Ruth pretending she was Olga Corbett ha ha and you used to tell us all to be quiet which made us laugh even more. Also when i started work at Giovanni's you were the one who let me practice doing your hair remember? I have good memories of Phillip Tabiner comming out of the larder with the coulinder on his head and a pan for a banjo and singing (im leaning on the lampost at the corner of the street) he was funny . love Lynne

liz fergusson-batte nee leake     
13 July 2010 20:16:03

    hi nigel thanks yes i am feeling much better still waiting for test results but back in the real world i think.im so glad the event went well and that the new venue proved a hit.fingers crossed i shall be there next year take care liz xx

Nigel Wrightson     
13 July 2010 19:02:38

    Good to see you back online Liz hope you are well and hope you make the next reunion!!

liz fergusson- batte nee leake     
13 July 2010 13:59:15

    hi just been looking at the latest photos from the reunion they are really good and everyone looks happy and relaxed. im so glad that it went well and do hope that i can be there to join in at the next one. it was lovely to see a photo of lynne allington after all these years and she is still a beautiful young woman hi lynne do you remember me? WELLDONE to all the organisers .H

George W Wrigglesworth     
24 June 2010 08:50:53

    Hi Lynne, your granny, the cook Mrs Patrick, would have been so proud to know so many people still care & appreciate the kindness of the staff at all levels including domestics. As your a Ponte girl I'll make a special note of giving you advance warning when Ken sets next years date.

lynne patrick     
24 June 2010 08:30:31

    looks like you all had a lovely meet.Sorry I couldn't get to it again,may be next time. xx

Marylyn Speak (Griffin)     
22 June 2010 20:23:42

    Just a post script to the message i put earlier on, i mentioned hateing home 4, , and also mentioned auntie Hilda , just to clarify she was not the reason why i didn't like it, she was very nice, just had to clear that up .

john blackburnCMTEJfqdma     
22 June 2010 14:19:28

    May i take this time to reflect on the recent event?I felt part of one huge family no one can deny that fact.We were part of a special family,no matter what time span we were in our home,i hope you enjoyed my poetry and the dance demos.Many could not attend for one reason or another,there are many i can recall who seem ashamed that they were in the home.REMEMBER it was not our fault we were put away,we were the victims of circumstance beyond our childhood grasp.I FOR ONE AM PROUD OF THE INSTITUTION CALLED CARLTON HOMES LOVE AND KISSES TO YOU ALL XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

George W Wrigglesworth     
22 June 2010 11:40:52

    Can I echo everybody's kind words. It was a great success this year. The room was perfect size for a great ambience. Plus the newbies added extra spice this year with out doubt. The landlord / lady (Patrick & Janet were great hosts). Great job by Ken (DJ & organisor), Nigel PC & tech support. The entertainment, John B, poetry & dancing, Joan B & Ken again singing. The variety made it very special. Finaly can I thank everybodies genourosity Sat (especially Ken & Mick). I barely put my hand in my pocket, except for our Joany :-). Look forward to next year already.

Marylyn Speak (Griffin)     
22 June 2010 09:10:36

    Hello again Pauline,i like to think i have a good memory of days gone by and remember most things that i encountered during my time in the home, i cannot recall taking anyone to Tanshelf, i would like to take the credit for making your time a little happier for you, but as i said i may have done but just can't remember that, i dont remember any other Marylyn being there the same time as i was, you said you were 5 years old at the time, well that would have made me 11 going on 12, auntie Hilda was still in home 4 when i left, and yes i went into home 3 when i was 11, from home 4 which i have to say i hated it in there, it wasn't untill the lovely Auntie Frances took me into her home that i really started to enjoy my life, she turned everything round for me and still to this day i treasure her, so Pauline it could have been me and i hope it was, i'd love to have had a part in trying to make you happy ,and if it wasn't me, then it doesn't matter because that's what this site does, brings us all together again with our memories and the bond of being in Eastwell Lodge, take care Pauline and hope to see you next time.x

ken griffin     
22 June 2010 08:05:00

    Just a brief message to you all, i thought the Prince of Wales Club (POW) turned out to be a real hit on Saturday night and would hope to be going back there again. Thanks again Nigel as i have just this minute seen the photo,s you have put in the gallery, great work mate. To Pauline Stoner i,m sorry i did,nt getto speak with you at length as i would have been able to put you in the picture a little more regarding our Marylyn who you think you remembered, if you wish to get in touch with me via email here it is, i dont think Nigel will mind kenfgriffin@hotmail.co.uk, i will try and enlighten you a bit more. Once again George cheers mate for being there and dealing with all the so called newbies, lets hope next time we will have a lot more attending, although i did think we managed to create a pretty good atmosphere with the gang we had there. Nice to see Stan Briggs again, thought he looked brilliant, Bill Baines, Kevin Storey, Anette Faulding, Auntie Julie, Stoner sisters i do hope you can make the next reunion where i am sure there will be other folk there that you remember. Thanks to each and everyone of you who helped it be such a great night. Finally to Pat the (Steward) who without him none of this would have been possible thanks a bundle and like i said to him we would love to go back there, he replied, any time you want. Cheers Pat...Ken Griffin

pauline gallagher     
21 June 2010 16:32:49

    Hi Marylyn,
    we were there from 1964-1966 in home 4. I was 5 when i went in and remember the nice Marylyn that took me places was older. She took me to tanshelf to my uncle dick and auntie vals who always gave us loads of sweets.. My sister was Karen and she was 6 when we went in. We remember an auntie Jackie who was a young woman , do you remember her. Do you remember when the intruder got in to home 4. I think you may have been in home 3. Hope its you cos you were so kind to us as we were so unhappy.

elaine blackburn     
21 June 2010 13:40:59

    hi all it was a great night hope to see you all very soon

Marylyn Speak (Griffin)     
20 June 2010 10:51:36

    Hello Pauline, i'm not sure if it was me, could you enlighten me a little, what year would that have been, and what home were you in, my brother Kenny, sister Elaine and myself were there from 1956 to 1967, i remember having a few friends who i went to school with living in Tanshelf. Nice to hear from you even if it may not have been me, will waite to hear from you, bye for now.

pauline gallagher was stoner     
20 June 2010 10:17:38

    Hi Marilyn,
    I remember a Marilyn taken me to visit my uncle and aunt in tanshelf was that you.

    love

    Pauline xx

Marylyn Speak (Griffin)     
19 June 2010 20:25:05

    Hi Andrea , thanks, will catch up with you next week, shame about Auntie Frances, you take care and will speak to you soon, love Marylyn.xx

andrea whitehouse     
19 June 2010 15:54:25

    Hi Marylyn, will miss you always good to get together, but never mind, we all have different commitments that co-incide with events like this! Just been up to check out our new JD Weatherspoons opened in Ponte yesterday. Saw Martin Naylor, George Wrigglesworth and Nigel Turner in there to name but a few. Was really impressed with it. Take care

Nigel Wrightson     
19 June 2010 09:09:01

    Thanks Marylyn see you at the next one!!!!

Marylyn Speak (Griffin)     
19 June 2010 08:56:08

    Love to you all, have fun, xxxx

George W wrigglesworth     
18 June 2010 14:48:37

    You will be with us in spirit Aunty Frances. You never know Ken might switch the venue to Bangor in 2011. If not we all will look forward to seeing you in Ponte next year, God bless x

andrea whitehouse     
17 June 2010 23:01:41

    Understand Auntie, got your letter today thanks so much, will miss you Saturday but do understand. Will hopefully come over to see you in Northern Ireland when school breaks up for Summer holidays, will be in touch. Take care

Frances Ross     
17 June 2010 22:43:27

    Hello everyone
    I had hoped to join the reunion on Saturday and was looking forward to it, however a relative has died and this weekend I and my sister travel to Wales for the funeral. We had looked at the possibility of going via Ponte and spending time at the reunion however it is not working out for us with the travelling.
    I have received such loving warm invitations that I thought I have to attend this reunion. I am really disappointed that I won't be with you.Hopefully I will be able to attend the next reunion.
    Best wishes to everyone for a wonderful evening!
    Love
    Auntie Frances.

liz fergusson-batte nee leake     
13 June 2010 12:05:31

    hope you have a good time in turkey frank i wont be at the reunion as my step daughter gets married the same day. i hope that everyone who manages to go has a fantastic time and that plenty of newcomers attend.i hope i can be there at the next reunion . dont get too drunk. liz xx

ken brook     
12 June 2010 13:46:24

    sorry , but chris and myself cannot attend reunion, too much goin on at mo. hope its a memorable one, and hope to attend next one.

julie carrington     
12 June 2010 13:04:41

    still cant see any photos of me, sad to say, anyhow all is well, one day would love to catch up with you all, maybe even attend with one of the brothers,
    love to you all, x
    julie

Marylyn Speak (Griffin)     
10 June 2010 09:37:15

    Hiya , everyone, just wishing you all the best for next weekend, hope you all have a good time, i'm really sad that i can't be there this time, will miss it, and will miss our Kenny, You behave yourselves Georgie, and you too Brian, dont forget you both owe Joan a dance she will love that, be thinking of you all, take care, love Marylyn.x

frank carrington     
26 May 2010 18:04:18

    liz are you ok ill not bee atending the reunion ill be in turkey sorry hope too see you next time

David Walker (Hudson)     
10 May 2010 15:39:48

    Just come across this site whilst researching my family history; I was in Eastwell Lodge between (approx) 1952 & 1959. These dates are vague because I have not traced any official records etc. My sister Sandra was also with me. We were adopted and lived with our new family (Hudson) in Chequerfield nearby. My adoptive aunt lived in Carleton so I still was aware of the home. Any information is of immense value to me from that period. My memory is scant to say the least. I intend attending the reunion on 19th June. Many thanks for a great site. Sorry I am unable to contribute to it. Dave Hudson

William baines ( bill)     
28 April 2010 19:07:38

    To John B
    thank you for your email if you look at the photo
    from Margaret long i am the boy on the far left the one with arms folded which one is you?
    i hope to see you all in ponti already booked the hotel.
    from bill baines.

john blackburn     
21 April 2010 12:52:41

    karen and Pauline my sister Elaine was in home 4 at the same time as you contact her on f/book under elane howson

Pauline     
18 April 2010 19:38:34

    Hi does anyone remember Karen and Pauline Stoner? We were in home 4 from 1964-66. I remember the goodwin sisters,Joan Banks,Pip and dinah.

john blackburn     
17 April 2010 11:36:48

    william there are 3 stations in ponty what home was you in you can call 01977701552

ken brook     
11 April 2010 20:33:05

    hi all, just to let you know, i am back on line, ,95% certain i will attend reunion, don't know about chris, as he is on his jollies somewhere,did tell me where, but can't remember . will keep you informed.

George W Wrigglesworth     
11 April 2010 13:33:06

    Hi Bill, Your name is known to us. You drew the wonderful detailed picture I used in the "History section" on this site. I'm pleased I acknowledged you for this picture although your goal posts were wrong way round :-). When Nigel formally welcomes you I will send you our resident & staff database that you exist on too. Welcome aboard

Cliff Barker     
11 April 2010 13:02:37

    William Baines. That name rings a bell, did you live in home 5 for a while?. I was in the home for a long time with my sister Gloria, brother Gerald and niece Norma.The name Amelia Betts strikes a choard too. I also know Victor Hargreaves, I'm sure he had a brother called Ken. And I also remember Tony Stokes. As you say it would be nice to hear from them. If you are going to the reunion we must look out for each other. hope to see you thers. Cliff

William Henry Baines     
10 April 2010 21:25:53

    My name is William Baines ( BILL)
    I was in the home in 1950-60
    I would like to come to the next meeting 19 June if i could have more information like the name of the rail station and is there a travel lodge in ponty? and is a formal meeting.
    Iwas in home 2 i new Tony Stokes. Victor Hargrevs
    john Long Alvin Armstrong.
    All so David-Irene and Amelia Betts

    I see Clive is not far from me in Southampton
    I live in fareham hampshire i hope some one remembers me thanking you yours
    william baines ( Bill )

ooewuelaine howieson nee blackburn     
02 April 2010 20:09:09

    i am looking forward to the next reuion

john blackburn     
01 April 2010 17:41:39

    Aunty Frances my contact details 21 Leatham Crescent Featherstone Pontefract WF7 5DU

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Frances Ross.     
31 March 2010 22:42:41

    To George and Kenny. Thank you for your invite to the reunion and for all the nice things you have said about me. I don,t deserve such lovely comments and feel unworthy of them. You are two wee rascals ,, how can I refuse. I will have to hunt out my passport and see if its within the dates, also sort out family resposibilities. I am not as you would remember me . now a little old white haired woman.however I would love to see you all , the best grown up kids in Yorkshire. and Lancashire, Love Aunty Frances.

Frances Ross.     
31 March 2010 22:09:30

    To John Blackburn. I would like to sponsor you on April 16th. Can I have your postal address. Best wishes for a very successful day. Will be thinking of you. Love Aunty Frances.

John Blackburn     
31 March 2010 14:47:38

    Yes the POW is a good place to have the re-union i may or may not be there

George W Wrigglesworth     
31 March 2010 10:22:07

    Well said Ken. I just hope if Aunty Francis can make it there is room at the Tower

ken griffin     
30 March 2010 18:22:01

    Hi, i feel as i need to explain reason for switch from Grange to Prince of Wales Working Mens Club on Ferrybridge Road, Fernhill, Pontefract. The Grange were not very co- operative with us re the use of the (small) room, only one available, they wantedto charge me by the hour with no extension to the bar times and we were restricted to what time we could have the room from. I did,nt find them very accommodating at all, hence looked elsewhere. A mate of mine Raymond Dunkley put me on to the POW Club and they are ttally the opposite, room from whatever time we want, can have a drink till whatever timwe want and best of all (FREE) i had to go for it. I have never been in this place before but somehow i get the feeling we will be ok here, the way i see it is this, i really dont think it would make any difference where we met up as us Carleton Homes kids would make it a success wherever. I just hope my favourite former member of staff Auntie Francis can make the trip as i feel a lot of us kids owed her a lot and most certainly looked up to, she were always there for you i am sure i dont only speak for myself when i say it would be the icing on the cake so to speak and i feel it would be somehow quite fitting for her to be there. We all want to see you Auntie Francis, just one more time so do your very best please. I feel as if i have filled you allin re venue so do your best on the 19th June and turn up. See you all then Ken

John Blackburn     
30 March 2010 14:58:04

    Is it cold NO i've got Parkinsons people like me need support not sympathy!!Get your glad rags on and to the Pontefract Sports and Social Club on Chequers Close wf8 2tf Friday 16th April 7-30ish lots of raffle prizes

Frances Ross.     
21 March 2010 22:42:40

    To George Wigglesworth, \Thanks George for your comments, June is a better month for me to travel so I will see how things go , I may yet pop in to see you all . You are kept busy with this site , and doing a great job., It has opened doors and made it possible to renew old friendships. I had a call from Colin Hardcastle to day and was able to tell him that the next reunion would be in June. Take care George , love. Aunty Frances.

George W wrigglesworth     
17 March 2010 19:24:49

    To Aunty Frances:- Marylyn's wonderful warm words echo what all residents felt about you who came into your contact. I think I speak for everyone Aunty Frances if we all hope you can travel across the Irish Sea & grace us with your presence this year. It's a great distance I know & your health & well being is uppermost in our minds. It will be extra special this reunion if you can make it on the 19th June in Pontefract. Take care x

Frances Ross     
17 March 2010 10:19:36

    Marylyn.Thank you for your lovely comments on guestbook. .about me and Home 3.,You were a wee ray of sunshine and brought a lot of happiness with you, It was a joy to have you around, ,You were never any trouble and of course you were a great help. We had none of the latest kitchen tools and I depended on you to keep wipping the yorkshire pudding batter. on saturdays along wiyh the many other jobs you did.Its just lovely the way you have kept in touch over these many yrars , It has given me so much happiness. Thank you..xS

Marylyn Speak (Griffin)     
17 March 2010 09:51:00

    Hi everyone, just want to say, because that's how i feel, Auntie Frances is the best and it was all down to her that my life turned around for the better, got alot to thank her for, wasn't having a very good time in home 4, but she took me into home 3 and from then on my life became happy, thanks Auntie Frances.x

George W wrigglesworth     
15 March 2010 18:26:30

    Can I put on record what a brilliant tactical move Ken has done by switching to the Prince of Wales club. We can start earlier, finish later & it feels we are wanted by the management are all huge plusses. On top of that DJ Griffin will show us other entertaining talents he has. Well done Ken

ken griffin     
14 March 2010 11:47:19

    Hi Frank, only just seen your request re date of reunion, unfortunately i cannot change the date as i have already booked the venue now. Am very sorry if you can,t make it on the night but maybe we will be able to sort out something at end of year that you may be able to attend. Cheers Ken Griffin

Frank carrington     
27 February 2010 23:07:37

    Can you put it back a week I'll be away

Cliff Barker     
20 February 2010 16:16:23

    H'i Ken, Saturday 19th of june for the next reunion is ok with me. Cliff

john blackburn     
19 February 2010 00:21:05

    done deal

George W Wrigglesworth     
18 February 2010 21:08:29

    Message to John Blackburn..... Yes I will sponsor you £5 if you can reciprocate & sponser Age Concern too. My friend Jason is running the BUPA great northern Manchester 10K run May 16th (I think)

George W Wrigglesworth     
18 February 2010 21:06:22

    Can I add my late condolancies too to Stan & daughter Christine for your sad loss. I used to read Christine's wonderful blog on Dorothy's battle against that dreadful disease. It is poignant for me as only last month my own sister Pauline has been diagnosed with Lymphoma cancer.

john blackburn     
16 February 2010 23:12:33

    Hello Micheal how are you and Linda

michael mcmillan     
16 February 2010 21:44:31

    hi everyone, hope you all ok. we are already looking forward to next reunion.

michael mcmillan     
16 February 2010 21:39:28

    hello stan just to let you know we are thinking of you and your family at this sad time with regards from the mcmillans

john blackburn     
15 February 2010 11:18:17

    To all ex resident's i am doing a fund raising walk of 6miles,to raise money fo the Parkinsons reasearch i have parkinson,s my self any one willing to sponsor me?Or donate any unwanted gifts to raffle event comeing up April 16th

Marylyn Speak (Griffin)     
14 February 2010 11:12:38

    Hi all, in respnse to John Blackburns question, i dont know of Pat Armstrongs whereabouts, id love to know where she is and what's shes is up to, i used to do a little bit of Sunday work with her at Darrington in a little cafe' that used to be there, be good if anyone knows where she is. bye for now.

john blackburn     
12 February 2010 23:10:39

    Any one know the wherabouts of Pat Armstrong Margret Thomas?

Frances Ross     
12 February 2010 21:17:15

    My deepest sympathy to Stan and family in the loss of your loved one. May you know God,s comfort at this very sad time.

Cliff Barker     
12 February 2010 12:56:17

    I was sorry to hear of Stans sad loss. My thoughts are with him and his family. Cliff Barker

liz fergusson-batte     
12 February 2010 07:24:19

    so sorry to hear the sad news about stans wife condolences to stan and his family.

alan burbridge     
12 February 2010 01:53:50

    I wish to add my condolences to stan and is family on there sad loss

Marylyn Speak (Griffin)     
11 February 2010 10:14:06

    Hello to everyone, would just like to express my deepest sympathy to stan and family for their sad loss of his dear wife and their mum, thinking of you. Hope all's well and watching this space for next reunion.bye for now.x

ken griffin     
10 February 2010 22:12:32

    Hello all, have not been on for a while but firstly so sad to hear about Stan,s wife who was a trooper to the end, hope yourself and family are well Stan. Next to Cliff and Nigel, i did communicate with Nigel re Man Utd v Leeds Utd game and i did say on the day you did deserveto go through, sorry i took so long to respond Cliff.I will be announcing a reunion date late this or early net week, so keep an eye on website for further information. Will be in touch shortly. Ken Griffin

lynne patrick     
10 February 2010 11:44:15

    May I pass on my heartfelt sympathies to Stan and his family in the loss of his beloved Wife Dot and Mum of their children, May the Angels wrap you in their wings.God Bless. Lynne x

john blackburn     
07 February 2010 08:30:03

    george i on line mod tech home 1 1950s to early 60s can any lady dance ball room

liz fergusson=batte     
05 February 2010 11:58:15

    hi frances thank you very much for the story about the tablecloth it was lovely and did bring a tear to my eye how uplifting it was. i hope you are keeping well and i will speak with you soon, take care liz x

chris brook     
01 February 2010 19:31:41

    Hi pat goodwin nice to here from you.
    What are your memories from eastwell lodge and what years were you in, My memory is not what it used to be, Do you remember our kenny from home 1.
    Hope you are keeping well and look foreward to hearing from you again.

liz fergusson-batte was leake     
27 January 2010 16:01:22

    hi chris i have just read the extra memories you have added and it brought back some more memories of the lovley times i had in the hall as we called it .we had parties and fancy dress competitions plus each house made a guy fawkes for bonfire night and they were judged in the hall for the winner. we had to guard our guys as kids from the other houses would sneak into our house and pinch either the whole guy or take something off it it was a laugh though and done in good fun. i would have worked at e.w.lodge just for my keep if they had kept it open i started there new years day 1968 and left just before it closed.hope to be at next re-union liz.

Marylyn Speak (Griffin)     
26 January 2010 10:41:17

    Hi everyone, hope your all well, hope were seeing the back end of this cold weather now, roll on some sunshine, can't waite. Got a new grandchild arriving in April cannot waite for that also, will have seven then, cost us a fortune dont they?.Take care all, Bye for now.

hi all     
25 January 2010 22:06:09

    hi chris am very good thanks was very happy when i saw your name remember likeing you when we was in the home blushing now hahahaha happy new year to you and all the best

Frances Ross     
14 January 2010 21:49:48

    Hello Liz . Yes it was lovely to chat to you and hear your news. I was concerned about your telephone bill as we chatted for well over an hour and could have continued for longer. I will call you next time. Listening to your yorkshire accent was just lovely, it took me back again to old times . Hope you are keeping better , Love.. Frances..

liz fergusson-batte nee leake     
14 January 2010 15:47:18

    hello frances it was great to chat with you the other day the years just rolled away as we recalled people events and wonderful memories of eastwell lodge i do hope we can keep in touch often keep well and warm take care liz xJ

Frances Ross     
07 January 2010 21:50:31

    Hello Liz. Glad you have my telephone no. would be thrilled to hear from you. Hope your health is improving ..do take care and look after yourself. lovely to have this site available to renew old friendships.. Good night and God Bless. Love From Frances..

liz fergusson-batte nee leake     
07 January 2010 10:21:10

    happy new year to everyone associated with eastwell lodge.hello frances ross sorry for the delay in contacting you i was given your phone number but didnt want to ring without asking you if this would be ok with you i hope you are keeping well and warm in this awful weather we are having at the moment take care liz.F

Cliff Barker     
05 January 2010 15:08:43

    Hi Ken, I watched the Man United v Leeds match and as a true Yorkshire man born and bred my money was on Leeds, sorry about that so you can understand I was over the moon when we came out on top we'll be back in the Championship League next season.take care. Ciff

chris brook     
04 January 2010 20:05:30

    Hi Pat Goodwin, Chris Brook here hope everyone had a good xmas and new year.
    I do remember you I think you was home 2 was'ent you, hope you are keeping well nice to here from you, please keep in touch via e-mail.
    What I you up to now after 42 years of not seeing anyone from the homes.

ken griffin     
04 January 2010 10:39:51

    Well i hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year as we had, notches on belt moved a wee bit but there you go. Would have been even better if Man Utdhad beat Leeds Utd but i suppose there will be some happy faces over there in Yorkshire, not forgetting our author of website Nigel, well done mate and hope you turn Tottenham over as well. I am consulting my new shift schedule for this year to accommodate a reunion in summer, will try and consult everyone re dates which would be suitable for all of us, will be in touch with you all again, Cheers Ken Griffin

Ciff Barker     
01 January 2010 16:10:05

    To all the lads and lasses who were in Carleton Home with me,and all those who were there after me, have a very happy new year. I look forward to seeing you at the next reunion, take care everybody. Ciff F

patricia ann goodwin     
01 January 2010 11:55:50

    would love to get in contact with christopher brooks as i remember him well and would like to wish everyone a happy new year..frm patricia goodwin

Ronnie Furniss     
27 December 2009 19:11:37

    Although I was not in carleton homes I went to carleton junior school between 1952 till 1964......most of the 100 kids at this school came from the home and whenever I had a birthday party my father got permission from the super for several of my friends from the home to come to it on Rookhill Road....I am unfortunately unable to remember any names but if anyone remembers me I would be pleased to hear from them....I was born in 1947

liz fergusson- batte nee leake     
23 December 2009 15:16:02

    i would like to wish all friends of eastwell lodge a very merry christmas and pray that we all get to meet up in 2010 for a great reunion. lets hope that lots of people hear about this fantastic website and we get a hoard of people turning up to talk about the good old days. liz x.

George W Wrigglesworth     
23 December 2009 10:51:03

    If I can echo Franks & Aunty Frances xmas wishes & extend these to all residents & staff. I hope those who couldn't make the reunion 2009 can start saving for summer 2010 & leaving your diary clear

FFrances Ross.     
22 December 2009 20:39:31

    with love and Best wishes to you all for A very Happy Christmas.Aunty Frances.

frank     
21 December 2009 13:00:53

    merry xmass

liz fergusson-batte was leake     
27 November 2009 14:21:50

    hello frankie did you manage to go to the reunion. if you did i expect you saw quite a few photos of yourself that auntie sue had.i am hoping to go to the next one. liz x

liz fergusson-batte was leake     
27 November 2009 14:05:21

    hi nigel so glad that the reunion was a good night for everyone. spoken to sue stalmach and have been looking at her photos i know some of the missing names.you have done well to get them up so soon on the gallery i bet they have interested a lot of people. speak to you soon liz x Thanks Liz took a bit of doing but there for all now
    Nigel

Nigel     
18 November 2009 20:01:02

    Sorry Frank it was such a big task there are bound to be some errors. Now renamed!!

frank     
18 November 2009 19:54:49

    hi its me again i found it its image 37 the boy holding the red hat above is head thats frank carrington not niel im far better looking haha

FRANK CARRINGTON     
18 November 2009 19:44:22

    upps its image 5 that is sean hudson sorry... and i had a lime green jumper on hope this helps thaks

frank carrington     
18 November 2009 19:38:08

    hi ive just looked at sue,s new photo,s but the one with me doesent seem to be there cauld you have over looked it thanks and image 6 is sean hudson he followed me to castleford and his brothers got fosterd to rothwell cant think of there names ...liz hope you are well

alan burbridge     
15 November 2009 20:34:22

    Had a great time, it great to see some of the old inmates Cliff, Pauline, Ann, Thanks to the lads for all the work they put in.Thanks to George, Mick, Linda, and Eilean for there company during the day.

George W Wrigglesworth     
15 November 2009 20:20:18

    Hi Ray, I'll cut & paste your response to Facebook as John Lewis is a non resident who only dips his toe in. Hes a friend of Howard Kettle who I was talking to at the bar a lot last Saturday.

ray carrington     
15 November 2009 19:59:11

    to john lewis hi john my name is ray carrington you was refering to my brother neil yes we was different to other kids who was brought up with perents it was hard yes we was bullied at times but we forgive and forget. thanks for your memories regards ray

julie     
13 November 2009 16:06:01

    aunty liz rings a bell, i still dont think i have changed from being a kid, apart from having to use my mouth at my brothers lol, i work for the nhs looking after people with mental health and learning disabillities my caring nature i guess, would love to see some photos of me perhaps someone has one or 2 , take care, love julie

Cliff Barker     
13 November 2009 15:12:55

    Hi Nigel, had a great night at the reunion it was lovely to see my sister and niece, and Ann and Pauline after all those years. thanks Nigel.see you when you come over to Harrogate take care. Cliff

ken griffin     
10 November 2009 22:13:59

    I thought it went very well, been better if bar could have opened longer,i believe they are in process of getting permanent extension(Bar) forgot to mention to Ann Hirst thanks for info on Towerhouse, i had the Cromwell Suite all to myself with huge Jacuzzi and 4 poster bed, brilliant, cheers Ann, hope to sort something out for summer...Ken Griffin

Jane England     
10 November 2009 10:23:05

    Thanks to everyone involved in organising a great evening. It was lovely to see everyone. Looking forward to seeing all the pics past and present, once they are uploaded onto the site.

michael mcmillan     
09 November 2009 22:03:37

    hi everyone another great reunion. thanks again to ken nigel and george.

Frances Ross     
08 November 2009 17:38:55

    Hello,, Lynne.. Thanks for your reply.. Glad its the same Margory.. No.. we don,t have contact with each other.. I hope she is well,, she will be surprised to see her photo on the web,, nice to correspond with you.. take care.. love frances

Frances Ross     
08 November 2009 17:38:53

    Hello,, Lynne.. Thanks for your reply.. Glad its the same Margory.. No.. we don,t have contact with each other.. I hope she is well,, she will be surprised to see her photo on the web,, nice to correspond with you.. take care.. love frances

Frances Ross     
08 November 2009 17:36:40

    Hello,, Lynne.. Thanks for your reply.. Glad its the same Margory.. No.. we don,t have contact with each other.. I hope she is well,, she will be surprised to see her photo on the web,, nice to correspond with you.. take care.. love frances

Frances Ross     
08 November 2009 17:36:26

    Hello,, Lynne.. Thanks for your reply.. Glad its the same Margory.. No.. we don,t have contact with each other.. I hope she is well,, she will be surprised to see her photo on the web,, nice to correspond with you.. take care.. love frances

Frances Ross     
08 November 2009 17:36:14

    Hello,, Lynne.. Thanks for your reply.. Glad its the same Margory.. No.. we don,t have contact with each other.. I hope she is well,, she will be surprised to see her photo on the web,, nice to correspond with you.. take care.. love frances

liz leake     
07 November 2009 13:18:10

    hi nigel just looked at the photo and names a couple of the names need changing 68 is paul dawson 72 is christopher dawson.37 is not joshua turton it could be joshua hollyoake. thanks for getting it sorted so quickly have a fantastic night tonight .liz xx
    Sorted cheers Liz Nigel

auntie liz leake now fergusson-batte     
07 November 2009 13:03:26

    hi julie carrington i remember you very well also all your brothers you were a quiet sweet girl who was always kind to others.i suppose you may have forgot the aunties names as there was a lot of us.i was in home 3 does my name ring a bell with you.if you are going to the reunion tonight have a great time sorry i wont be there this time liz xx

lynne patrick     
06 November 2009 11:28:28

    hi francis, yes it is my ex sis in law Marjorie,she has twin boys Andrew & Richard and Simon, Pete is my ex's brother. Are you in touch with her then ? I'll mention this again to my daughter and she'll get her dad to call Marjorie.I'm not sure I can get to reunion now but will do my best. Lynne

julie parsons. nee carrington     
05 November 2009 18:36:53

    just wondering if any aunts actually remember me, feeling a bit stupid because i dont remember anyone by name, xxxx

Cliff Barker     
04 November 2009 11:47:10

    Hi Alan, while I was writing my memories of Skegness it suddenly dawned on me , did'nt you have a sister in one of the other childrens homes called Valerie?, i'm sure my memory serves me correct, if so are in touch with her, it would be lovely to hear from her if you are. Take care Cliff.

frances ross     
02 November 2009 22:42:45

    I worked in home 5 for a short while and staff at that time was Anne Rawlings.. Gladys Hodlin and Pat Pantry.. Pat was a lovely kind girl. Staff had homes and family to go home to on their days off, I did,nt,,I remember Pat took me home with her to Goole where she lived with her widowed mother and gave me a lovely time,I hope she is still around and keeping well. Aunty Frances.

George W Wrigglesworth     
02 November 2009 13:43:51

    Hi Liz, That's a shame you might not make it this Sat after all the great work you did with your stunning list of names. Aunty Pat (Egley) added one more.. Aunty Pat Pantry home1 but it might be before your time. As Eastwell Lodge was originally built on Catholic faith & they believe in miracles, you never know your health might improve by then. We are hoping the film star of "Sam", Kevin Moreton might even attend. I'm just waiting for confirmation. Take care & fingers crossed for a Sat miracle x

liz fergusson-batte nee leake     
01 November 2009 15:29:42

    hi george did you get my e-mail last week i am asking because my laptop went a bit wonky on me and i am still very new to the internet.sadly i am unable to get to the reunion on saturday due to poor health i hope everyone has a fantastic evening. hope to be at the next one though liz xx

liz fergusson-batte nee leake.     
01 November 2009 15:19:59

    hi frankie i am not in touch with denise at the moment she will get in touch again when she has time i expect sorry liz x

frank     
31 October 2009 09:42:20

    liz are you intouch with denice

lynnepatrick     
30 October 2009 21:46:49

    lynne.. my mistake . should read.. margories knee .on previous message,frances.

lynnepatrick     
30 October 2009 14:27:07

    lynne. I worked with AUNTY MARGORIE IN HOME 3. SHE MARRIED PETE AND HAD 3 SONS, GO TO TUBE SLIDESHOW BY GEORGE AND THE 3RD PHOTO IS OF MARGORIE TO THE RIGHT HOLDING RITA BUDRYS ON HER NAME. I AM TO THE LEFT WITH JULIE LONGBOTTOM ON MINE. THIS WAS TAKEN AT BRID..AT COFFEE BREAK ONE DAY AUNTY MARY WAS SAYING WHAT SHE PUT IN HER BILLS SNAP AND MARGORIE SAID WHAT HER MUM PUT IN HER DAD,S BAIT. I WAS BEWILDERED , COMING FROM IRELAND SNAP AND BAIT WAS NEW TO ME. ,LIKE MANY OTHER SAYINGS , HOPE THIS HELPS. LOVE FRANCES.

Lynne Patrick     
29 October 2009 23:24:22

    I have read the recent Aunties memories of kids and staff now one of the staff may be related to me also, Marjorie Gilpin, can anyone recall was she a Geordie if so she is an ex sis in law and I may be able to get her to the reunion. XALIH

Lynne Patrick,     
29 October 2009 23:11:37

    ohhhhhhh I loved Cliff's memories of getting ready for skeggy and laughed aloud at the 3am sit up ha ha.It's really good to hear all your stories,I wish my Gran was here to read them too. Thank you for the smiles. L xx

Jane England     
27 October 2009 19:52:11

    Hi all...I remember Liz and Sue.

    Liz...I remember you kitting me out with clothes from the stores up the lane and I am sure I came into contact with you again during my teeneage years...Was it at Kettlethorpe Road when I once visited??? Maybe I have got that bit wrong but I definitely remember seeing you again at some point.

    Sue...Did you have really long hair at one point? I'm sure I once went to your house too. My "curls" as you so kindly put it were more like a rats nest from my recolection...haha. They took several years to tame! :-)

George W Wrigglesworth     
25 October 2009 15:30:09

    Fantastic Henry. I can repeat that very funny boxing story again. It was a classic moment for us back in 2007. Take care

hendry budrys     
24 October 2009 23:03:38

    Henry hi everbody read all your messages see you all 7th nov love H

Frances Ross.     
24 October 2009 14:03:20

    Hello Liz.. Lovely to be in touch again, Hope you are keeping well,I got my lap top last year , am still struggling with it. Marylyn griffen has been a good help telling me over the phone also my sister when she visits. slowly I have mastered enough now that I can read the comments and often look at the photos..The boys are doing a great job, uniting them as one big family.They were all good kids..it was an era when times were hard..will talk again, love and God bless.Frances.

alan burbridge     
23 October 2009 21:49:53

    I would like to thank Ann for her memories, when i was reading them a lot of things came flooding back to me i remember skeggy, burley in wharfedale, trips to brid. Father Mercer, when he was preaching i used to have trouble trying to keep my eyes open, thanks again Ann it will be lovely to see you after all these years x

auntie liz     
23 October 2009 13:27:06

    hi frankie thanks for the message.i get your david and neil mixed up sometimes so i would probably have said that was neil you pointed out.i think the photos some were holding was a star who was appearing on stage at the holiday camp and he had signed them for the kids.did you see the photo of some of you with the young women who worked at the camp.speak to you soon a.liz xX

auntie liz     
23 October 2009 13:15:23

    hello frances lovley to see your comment hope you are well. havent the lads done a fantastic job with this website.i am new to computing so far i have had four lessons with my niece.i enjoy reading the comments in the guestbook.speak again soon take care liz.

frank carrington     
22 October 2009 16:19:18

    hello liz the big photo of rhyl .the lad above me and to the left in the brown top is my brother david you said you were going to name them all so ive given you a head start. and why were we all holding photo,s of a man who is he.speek soon

George W Wrigglesworth     
22 October 2009 08:01:24

    Hello Aunty Francis, I've wanted to say this ever since Ken & I first got in touch by fluke in 2006. THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your fantastic collection of pictures you scanned & sent to Ken. We used these as the basis of a great film show at our 2nd reunion in 2008. I even uploaded them up on you tube. This year at the Carleton Grange it's our ambition to put names to these pics. We have a few (eg Andrea & Stephen Lupton). Take care George x (PS I should have been on the great recent picture of the Boot in the garden of home5 1969. I remember it very well)

Frances Ross     
21 October 2009 19:49:18

    I am Aunty Frances. I worked in Home 3 in the 1960s. I now live in Bangor, Northern Ireland. Hello to everybody. I have enjoyed reading your comments on your time at Eastwell Lodge. Nice to be in touch after all these years. Best wishes for your reunion in November. Love to you all.

George W Wrigglesworth     
21 October 2009 12:06:38

    Thanks Liz, I really needed cheering up & your kind words did the trick. I was admiring your great 1970's colour pics. I believe your memories are better than mine. Although as I said in the pre-amble 20% of mine were contributions from others (Mick & Keith etc). I cannot wait for the 7th. I'm ringing Aunty Sue Gaskill tonight about access to her great 1970's album for copying. Its a beauty. Take care & thanks for your kind words again. x

ray carrington     
20 October 2009 20:33:46

    hi kids i remember a fewe names phill wrightson david davidson phill tabiner [rip} arthur sweeting and the only girl i can remember is susan vikers do not know why ? and the famous boot as we was in home 5. i had 2 visits to carlton homes once when i was around 9 i remember a car tyre on the field {i think iwas an old airade shelter} near the bike shed so i tryed to ballance on it and broke my leg.good times may see you at next reunion. :)

liz leake as was.     
19 October 2009 17:57:50

    hi george i have just read your memories of eastwell lodge.i had a good laugh at some of the things you remembered.yes we did have potato peeling machines it was mainly for new potatoes/they were called rumblers blue in colour with a pipe to let water run throughwhilst you turned a handle to scrape the peel off the potatoes.so your memory is fine..everything you have written about is so clear in my mind that it could have been last week.were you there when we turned the hall into a factory for a while and staff and kids packed sweets for one of the licquorice firms in pontefract we got paid for it but i am not sure what the money was used for.we also got loads of boxes of sweets as well.you have got me going now george i bet i dont sleep tonight anyway a big thank you for the lovley reminders liz xx

julie carrington ./ parsons     
19 October 2009 10:17:53

    hello ex lodges,
    i can remember some things , like the bathrooms and the smell of carbolic soap, lol , i remember winning a dolly and a pram from ken dodd, i remember the food and tea parties, and i remember some bloke who worked there and he was an ambulance driver,i remember running away and hiding when my dad visited and i remember buying him some hankies with his initial on, i am upset there is no photographs of me, i saw the ones of frank and neil, no mistaking them lol, and yes frank i love you too, xx

ATliz fergusson- batte     
18 October 2009 14:02:41

    hi ken thanks for passing that message on from auntie frances. i lost touch with her a long time ago but have thought about her a lot over the years.when she went to work in liverpool i went to visit her.i used to think she had magic powers as all the children did exactly what she asked of them. i wanted to be just like her.confession time. she taught me so much about how children should be treated; listened to; and above all loved.i do hope that during the twenty nine years i worked with young people i managed to do this.she certainly was my role model thank you frances. i do remember jane england she was like a little doll;curly hair and very cute;she also had a temper on many occasions like many others i hasten to add.i also saw a message re the elliott boys i have fond memories of mark and martin.i am going to try my best to name all the people on the holiday photo i will let you know how i get on.liz x

ken griffin     
16 October 2009 10:03:30

    Was on phone last night for an hou talking to Francis Ross (Aunty Francis) we had a good old chat about old times. She asked me to give a mention to Liz Leake specifically, as Liz took over from Aunty Francis and might i add did an excellent job with the young kids. Aunty Francis is now online you will be glad to hear, she is,nt aware of me attaching this message and i dont know if she would want me to give out her email address out however, i will be talking to her again shortly and will ask her if i can divulge her contact details, will keep you all up to speed..Ken Griffin

frank carrington     
15 October 2009 17:27:28

    hi liz yes she cimes down about 3 0r 4 times a year ..yes ive seen the photo i dident belive that was me cant remember anything about it waiting in antisipaytion for them others speek soon

SUE BURROWS ( CARTWRIGHT )     
15 October 2009 15:53:37

    SORRY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE REUNION AS I WILL BE AWAY ON MY JOLLIES. IT WAS LOVELY TO READ THE MESSAGES FROM LIZ. I THINK I REMEMBER JANE ENGLAND. IF MY MEMORY IS RIGHT SHE HAD AMASS OF CURLY HAIR. I WORKED MOSTLY IN HOME 2,BUT NOW AND AGAIN IN 3 & 4.

lizfergusson-batte     
14 October 2009 20:08:10

    hi frankie have you looked at the photo in the gallery.you are there on holiday along with everyone else.nice to hear julie is doing well and now has her own children do you get to meet up at all.

frank carrington     
14 October 2009 19:26:11

    hi liz or juile lives in portsmouth and has three kids she has just had a gastirc band fitted and lost 5 stone in 7 weeks she doing good ...no liz cant recall that hol.to ryil .dident denice goto australia like to see her we used to fight like cat an dog speek soon

liz fergusson-batte     
14 October 2009 15:31:36

    hi nigel just to let you know the photos will be sent off to you tomorrow sorry for the delay liz x

liz fergusson-batte     
14 October 2009 15:25:50

    hi frankie i meant from the right of the photo not left sorry x

liz fergusson batte     
14 October 2009 15:20:39

    hi frankie on the holiday photo you are on the front row fourth from the left. you are covering your face up a bit . you are next to denise budrys. i think maybe you were a bit sweet on denise as i have sent a photo to nigel of you and denise holding hands .you always seemed to be together in photos. can you remember any being taken. speak to you soon liz xx.

frank carrington     
12 October 2009 05:37:34

    I'm not related to harry carrington,liz can you remember which one is me on the lage group photo?

liz fergusson- batte     
11 October 2009 16:28:29

    hi frankie ta for the message it was auntie henzy in the sewing room you were the only lad i knew who could go to school in a new pair of shoes and come home with them in shreds new clothes lasted a couple of weeks on you.glad to hear you are happily married with children of your own now.how is your julie doing.it seems people are really enjoying talking about eastwell lodge days i know i am .bye for now. liz x

frank carrington     
06 October 2009 14:56:32

    thank you liz that whauld be fab ive got only good memories of eastwell but im sure i was a handfull im wed now three kids im in constrution working in leeds i live in ryhill i turned out ok i think nice too here from you do you remember the sawing lady what was her name ha she was good too me nice short n vest anyway

liz fergusson- batte (leake )     
06 October 2009 11:38:25

    hi frankie yes i remember you well ihave a couple of photo's of you some are at eastwell lodge and some are on holiday . i am going to let nigel have them i have tried to name all the kids on the photo's speak to you again soon love liz xx

michael mcmillan     
05 October 2009 23:15:59

    hi frank, i dont remember you but i remember a harry carrington is he a relative?

frank carrington     
05 October 2009 18:38:39

    HELlO LIZ LONG TIME NO SEE HSVE YOU OR NOW ANYONE WHOS GOT ANY POTOS

frank carrington     
05 October 2009 18:31:31

    hi im frankie carrington i was in eastwell loadge about 1970 till it closed does anyone now me if so drop me a comment or better still got any photos thanks xx

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liz fergusson -batte     
30 September 2009 12:54:49

    forgot to give a few details about myself i was a member of staff at e w lodge from 1968 to 1978 approx. i am liz leake as was i went to take charge of my own place at kettlethorpe road wakefield on leaving e w lodge i was there until 1994 when i retired with ill health. i then married and went to live in spain until 2008 i came back to nottingham to be near my family as my husband passed away and my health was not too good i hope to get to a reunion but it may not be the next one . liz leake xx

liz leake fergusson-batte     
30 September 2009 12:06:53

    still new to internet i have enjoyed reading peoples comments and memories about eastwell lodge i have got a few photo's to pass on mainly of rhyl holidays. looking forward to catching up with everyone on line.love liz xx.

lynne patrick     
23 September 2009 23:09:51

    i remember Diane and Lynn in one of the concerts at Carleton Primary they did Zippety doodah zippety hey ? my oh my whatta wonderful day plenty of sunshine heading my way zippety doodah zippety etc etc , i loved it, They're still blooming gorgeous !

marylyn     
20 September 2009 12:09:28

    Hiya Kenny, i remember the cridling stubbs bus, and i remember Jean Raven, lovely long black hair and she was always with her friend, tall girl with blonde hair, think she was called Janice, Jean was very pretty and i think all the boys used to fancy her and Dianne Hiorns was the other one all the lads fancied aswell, do you remember her, she had the long blonde hair, and i was always jealous cos we girls in the home had to have ours short, i hated it, i think Dianes dad was our doctor? he sent me to hospital to have my appendix out.

ken griffin     
18 September 2009 10:05:16

    Sorry Lynne, re Janet Robson, dont know if she is still local but Carol Budryss certainly is. (Ponte) See you

ken griffin     
18 September 2009 10:01:12

    Re Lynne Patrick,s comments to our Maylyn, i remember all those teachers from school particularly Mr Simpson, he was a good teacher and he lived up Nevison, he could belt you with that slipper though lol!!! Mrs Lightfoot was the old fashioned teacher who did stand tall and slim and wore those horne rimmed glasses, another good teacher though. Was,nt Mrs Garbutt a dinner lady? i think unless i.m mistaken Mr Garbutt her husband was the school caretaker. Does anyone remember the bus that o bring a gang of kids from Cridling Stubbs, my very first sweetheart used to live there! anyone remember Jean Raven? Another memory of a kid, first time i met him i was scared as i had never met anyone with no fingers on one hand, he was called Gavin Sumner who turned out to be a very good student. Could go on forever but time alas has got the better of me, nice to read the stories...Kenny Griffin

Lynne     
10 September 2009 12:12:22

    I was in classes at carleton primary with (not from homes) gary smith, (gorgeous, he used to tie my hair to the chair!) peter gates, malcom mortimer, john hiorns,john barns his dad had grovelea pub,diane moore, thackery's, ( ann heath, susan stones, jimmy blakestone all sadly deseased), of course you all know and love Colin Stubbs, he used to make me laugh so much, more names I can't recall. L xx
    ps are Janet Robson and Carol Budris still local ?

Lynne Patrick     
10 September 2009 11:54:51

    hi marilyn, no I didn't get the glasses till I went to senior girls (old senior boys now demolished and morrisons super market is on the land) Cat face was a nightmare she'd scare freddy cruger !!!!!!! Miss Waites the head was a darling she lived here in Ackworth I saw her regular she even met my kids which is nice. I thought Mr Simpson was lovely, yep a little crush I had on him lol, Mr Cardwell was sweet too, I recall, Miss Lightfoot very tall and slender lovely teacher, Mr Garbutt the caretaker and then wasn't there Mrs Appleyard I'm not sure if she was just a dinner lady but she was lovely,very careing, I think and i'm not sure but if Dinah reads this she may be able to enlighten, I think Mrs A used to be the one that got us kids to "well, just try a little bit" then if we still didn't like whatever we had to taste at dinner we could leave it, I'm sure she coaxed Dinah to eat cheese i think????? or that might have been a very shy new girl called louise,coming to mind it was louise as we used to say louis - louise she won't eat cheese. (ignore me i'm ga ga today lol lol thyroid fog) Marilyn I had two brothers brian the blonde, dave the brown hair when he smiled his smile was crooked due to facial palsy, we used to run up carleton road towards ponte,or we could go through snickets and up through crest or swanhill, some times we'd cut across field and the cows used to come running down from rookeries, our brian was scared stiff of cows and used to fair fly across the field, ha ha he fell into a fresh patty one day he dint half stink ! lol lol
    Catch you all later. L xx

lynne patrick     
10 September 2009 11:30:42

    Poor Kenneth, bet ya can't stir ya tea without a flash back lol lol . I loved your memories though. Lynne

kenneth brook     
08 September 2009 20:25:08

    unfortunately marylyn, i remember a lot of names, but finding it really difficult placing them, hopefully with time and a few reunions, i may be able to place some people with names, i really hope so.

kenneth brook     
08 September 2009 20:21:09

    sorry kenny but whitley bridge dosnt ring a bell, but im certain we have the same auntie, were you there when she did the bike ride, it was so funny.

George W Wrigglesworth     
08 September 2009 17:01:04

    Can I thank those who have passed on kind words about today's new PEOPLE section & my memories from last week. Can I put on record how grateful I am to Nigel for spending extra untold hours polishing my rough edges & enhancing people images to look as good as it does. It makes a huge difference to the end product. HEARTFELT THANK YOU from George

marylyn speak (Griffin)     
08 September 2009 12:29:22

    Hiya Lynne, i rmember mrs. Birdsall, she wasn't very nice was she, and i also remember the chalk and board rubber (ouch!) do you rmember Miss Waites, the headmistress, and Mr. Simpson, he used to give the boys the slipper and us girls he would hit us on the arm with two fingers,(dont know what he did that for) and miss Bell, she was great. Now i'm thinking i have the right person, but did you wear glasses? and you used to run up the snickets behind the science class to go home, and had a brother who i used to like,and i used to try and catch him running home aswell so i could see him, but he was always too quick and had gone before i got round there ha!. I used to sit in class on the table with all the horrible boys and next to me was Linda Grandidge and Malcolm Wild. Well i wont go on incase i have the wrong person, and dont want to bore you to death, but been nice talking to you. bye for now.

ken griffin     
07 September 2009 21:27:37

    With reference to Ken Brook,s whereabouts of a member of staff Aunty Wynn, she was built like a barn door but only about 5 feet 3inches, always wore bright red lipstick and when she was on overnight duty in home 5 occupied the bedroom which was in the passageway to the large dormitory, if i,m not mistaken she lived in Whitley Bridge, does that ring any bells Ken!

Marylyn Speak (Griffin)     
06 September 2009 15:47:00

    hiya Ken, my brother Kenny and myself were still there in 1961 and 1962, we left in 1967. Yes home 4 was for girls and that's where i remember Jennifer from, what a shame your not in touch, but things happen dont they? who knows she may here about this site and things could change, it's brought alot of people together again. Do you remember our Kennny?. Take care.

George W Wrigglesworth     
06 September 2009 11:59:17

    It would appear there were 2 Aunties:- 1) Aunty Winifred Butler from the 50's (we have 2 pics of her with 6 residents) & 2) Aunty Wynn that Ken & others remembers from the 60's. Our database has been updated to reflect this. Thank you Ken for instigating this new information

George W Wrigglesworth     
05 September 2009 12:53:02

    Hi Ken, Your in luck. If its Aunty Winifred Butler I have a pic of her extracted from a Ponte website. I'll e-mail to you (I'll ask Nigel to upoad it to our gallery). There are a few unknown residents pictured with her but they are from the 50's. With your time being from 1961 I'm not sure if its before your time. Take care

ken brook     
05 September 2009 11:54:31

    hi everyone, i notice from staff and residents list, there is no mention of auntie wynn,who i remember from my time in home 5 , i remember specifically because she was a big lady, and us children said she was too big to ride a bike, but she proved us wrong. does anyone else remember this, or am i somewhere else?

ken.brook     
05 September 2009 11:42:22

    hi marylyn, myself, chris and jenny joined eastwell lodge in 1961/early1962, not sure which month , but i know i was 5 and my birthday is in march, so could have breen 62. jenny was in home 4, if i remember correctly, wasnt it an all girls home? unfortunately, we havent been in touch with jenny for some time, so are not sure where she is, really sorry.

Kim Reynolds     
04 September 2009 22:36:09

    My Family of 6 were sent here some 40 yrs ago i believe 3 or 4 of us stayed here for a while. i remeber going over the road to a little store for shoes and clothes and a climbing frame behind the homes. there was a home at the top of the aod where i alwys believe the good children went??? not so sure this is the case... my bothers and sister were called Tony, Shug, Jason, Candy,damien.
    I remeber the home very well bt lots of the photos are very old to me .

marylyn speak nee (griffin)     
03 September 2009 13:15:58

    Hello, Kenneth, (Brook), nice to here from you, when were you in the home? for similar reasons as yours, names and memories can be a little vague, but i seem to remember the name Jennifer Brook, dark hair? maybe in home 3 or 4. Think maybe a little younger than i am, but i can see her image in my mind, let me know. thanks..

Jane England     
03 September 2009 09:40:40

    It has been a fun, emotional and nostalgic experience to read the memories posted on here.

kenneth brook     
31 August 2009 21:23:40

    loved reading stories,brings back lots of memories,would like to make contact , but due to memory lapse and age, im not sure who is who,but would love to find out, any one remembering myself,christopher, or jennifer, please get in touch.

normal lee nee barker     
20 August 2009 11:13:13

    im really pleased to have found that this website as been set up. as i now can hopefully catch up with some more old friends. as im currently intouch with. ann hurst nee pitchel, gloria barker, pauline benson. and hopeing to attend the reunion.

michael mcmillan     
19 August 2009 22:33:30

    the picture of the school it was my first school. the picture is taken from the back of the school. on the left is the church we went to, and in front is carleton road, the homes would be about 400yards on the left of picture.

lynne patrick     
17 August 2009 09:41:29

    I am really enjoying all your stories of life at the homes, you terrors ha ha ha, I had to laugh at Keith and some of his antics, I bet he was mates with my brothers cos they were buggers too ! Poor old James I always remember him just loitering around the corner of the house picking his nose and eating it, near the play ground I think it was near the air raid shelter ??? that used to turn my guts something cruel lol lol , fancy telling him you were that old Keith, serves you right then finding you were dead at that age lol lol !
    What really comes across though from all of you is that no matter the circumstances which found you being in the homes,you all have this wonderful extended family feel from being at the homes together all those memories together and shared with eachother.
    You brought back memories of those nasty teachers that seemed to take great pleasure out of hitting with rulers,(I guess that's why they were called rulers) I endured a lot of that from Cat face aka Mrs Birdsall at carleton primary, the ode witch ! it still smarts when I think of it. I only ever got the ruler from her,but always across my finger tips, flat of hand and my legs, how nasty she was ! I also recall her being a fantistic shot when wanging the blooming board rubber or chalk at you too, the chalk always came first I suspect that was her gentle warning that if you carried on doing what you shouldn't then you suddenly found you were covered in chalk dust holding your head.
    I look forward to reading more of your stories.love to you all xx

ken griffin     
14 August 2009 15:34:01

    Hi Alan, i dont remember the brothers Barker but i have no doubt Vic Hargreaves and Tony Burden would, if you manage to get to reunion i would think you wil be staying over due to distance involved the Parkside would probably accommodate you. We all have a good chat and of course a few gargles as well, you,d be made more than welcome. All the best Ken

George W Wrigglesworth     
12 August 2009 11:24:21

    HI Alan, Perth eh? We have an aussie resident member also. Henry (Harry) Greaves. He was there 1939 - 1944, 4 yrs before you arrived. If u both turn up in November maybe you can share the cab home :-) Its only 15,000 km

Marylyn Speak (Griffin)     
12 August 2009 09:57:28

    Hiya Kenny and everyone, i remember Alwyn Armstrong, do you remember his sister Patricia , she was in home 4, and when she left she went to work at Wentbridge cafe also she lived there, she used to come back and see me in home 3 about once a month so i could do her hair for her. Oh! and by the way some of you senior boys had it easy, us girls will remember that school walk every day to Northgate Secondary Modern, 2and half miles approx , come rain or shine, ha! u had it easy.

alan burbridge     
11 August 2009 22:46:55

    Hi Ken Vic Hargreaves is a familiar name to, there was also to brothers i remember,i was friends with, Gerald and Clifford Barker i cant remember if they were related to Gloria Barker.
    I hope to get down to the reunion November if the weathers ok,i live in perth so you can see its a quite a distance to travel

ken griffin     
11 August 2009 10:56:36

    Alan, forgot to mention two lads names you may remember, Vick Hargreaves, Alwyn Armstrong, and of course Tony (dick dick) Burden have remembered another Harry Carrington

Ken Griffin     
11 August 2009 10:51:30

    Yes Alan i remember that journey to Northgate Ponte Boys although i never got to go to that school as we were the first to go to new school at Carleton, do you remember a kid called Johnnie Close, he had a bit of a reputation for fighting, but good rugby player.

George W Wrigglesworth     
11 August 2009 06:13:23

    Hi Alan, Hello, I maintain the residents & carers contact database for internal use only. Nigel our esteemed author of this website will contact you shortly to formally welcome you aboard. Ken who made all this possible by instigatng the reunions has set a date for our 4th one at the Parkside Ponte 7/11/09. We hope you can make it. Tony & Ann should be there amongst a few others from your period. Take care George

alan burbridge     
10 August 2009 23:02:10

    I remember Tony Burden, Pauline Benson , Gloria Barker,If they would like to get in touch it would be wonderful to here from them.

alan burbridge     
10 August 2009 22:51:14

    i was in carleton homes from 1948 to 1957 its all a vague memory i think i remember ann pitchell mr & mrs furber were in charge,i remember when i went to the pontefract secondary school, we use to go to head quarters at 8.15 am before we went to school so the matron could look at our shoes to make sure they were polished.then we usedto walk it to school a journey of approx. 2 and a half miles does anybody else remember this.

Keith Schofield     
10 August 2009 14:17:02

    The number of times I searched in vain trying to find some history of the Homes. Now it's all here under one roof. Well done to all those involved.
    Many Thanks

George W Wrigglesworth     
09 August 2009 20:46:03

    Hello Ann, I recognise your name from one of Ken's e-mails. I'll send you our database of the registered residents & numerous other names & carers accumulated over 4 years. Nigel will formally welcome you on his return (he's away this week & he run's this wonderful website) George

Ann Hirst nee Pitchell     
09 August 2009 19:47:30

    I have a photo of home 1 where the girls stayed .I am in touch with Gloria Barker, Norma Barker, Pauline Benson.I have lived all over the UK but settled down to retire in the Wakefield area.I visited Mrs Furber during the last years of her life. I keep in touch with Stella Smedley a local girl,also Mrs Standish

Ann Hirst nee Pitchell     
09 August 2009 19:34:12

    Tony Burden, a name from the passed. You must have know both of my brothers,Ronald Beck & Noel Pitchell. I was in the home from around 1950 untill leaving school age 15,1957, to go to work for Mr & Mrs Standish at Wayside Cafe. Noel died in July 2000,he had 2 children and was a grandfather. Ronald lives in Castleford. He married a local girl had 2 girls and has 2 granchildren.

elaine gales(mcandrews)     
08 August 2009 08:04:04

    lovely to read the memories of mick and brian, i had a tear, very moving and happy and funny, thankyou

George W Wrigglesworth     
07 August 2009 22:14:57

    Hi Lynne, Nice words for Brian from you. Did you notice your Gran (Mrs Patrick, the cook) was listed on the National Archive, Eastwell Lodge, reports 1963-65-68 in the History section? Take care George

michael mcmillan     
07 August 2009 21:22:40

    hi to all just like to say keep the memories coming so we can all share take care mick

lynne patrick     
07 August 2009 17:37:25

    Brian that was a smile and a half. Despite the terrible circumstances that brought you to Carleton you have managed to get on with life and the evidence is the children you have and that you love and adore.Well done,it could have been all too different,you look a very happy chappy.

Jane England     
06 August 2009 23:17:05

    Thank you so much for your warm welcome George. This is really exciting and I would love to attend the reunion.

    I am quite overwhelmed by todays events...It's just wonderful!

George W Wrigglesworth     
06 August 2009 22:43:37

    Hi Jane, Glad you like the site. Nigel the author has put a lot of time in this project. He'll contact you shortly & with your permission add your e-mail to the database. Did you notice we have a reunion coming up in Ponte on Nov 7th. There is an Aunty Sue there who has 4 colour albums from the 70's (I left in 1969). There are about 30 people listed on our database from the 70's but only a few actual e-mails. Nigel will formally welcome you aboard George

Jane England     
06 August 2009 21:57:59

    Hi

    Does anyone remember me or have any photographs of me?

    I lived at Eastwell Lodge somewhere around 1975 and I think I was in Home 2.

    I remember the park at the back of the houses and I specifically remember the 'PIG BINS' ha ha

    I left care at the age of 17 and thankfully have gone on to do ok, despite my reputation for being a rebel, back in the day!

    I have done quite a lot of voluntary work with youths, young offenders at Newhall Prison and worked for one or two other organisations.

    I am currently studying a degree in Psychology, Criminology and Counselling.....Yes, I know I've left it late as I'm nearly 39...but better late than never.....:-)

    I shared my time at Eastwell Lodge with the Mason and the Reynolds children and I also remember Clive Sparks. I came across them all at various times of my childhood as we lived in several of the same places.

    A huge coincidence of my time in care is that one of my fellow students (and very close friends) used to be the officer in charge of a few childrens homes in the Wakefield met area...AMAZING!

    I am so thrilled that I found this site and would love to know if anyone remembers me???

ken griffin     
23 July 2009 19:47:29

    George Wrigglesworth,s piece on Carleton Homes history was fantastic reading d brought back some memories for me. Just one thing to add George the goal post,s when i were there were exactly as the diagram shows and not left to right, they must have moved them later mate

Liz Leake ( now Fergusson-Batte)     
23 July 2009 16:57:07

    Hi do you remember me?? I was in home 3, Auntie Liz. I have spoken to Philip and Nigel Wrightson on the phone and it was lovely to catch up. I remember alot of names and faces of staff and young people. I think the website is wonderful. I am borrowing a comp at the moment and hope to get my own soon. In reply to those asking about Jean Bilboe, she sadly died last yr in Cananda, she was living near her son. I hope to catch up again soon, From Liz Leake xx

ken griffin     
20 July 2009 17:33:51

    Jean Bilbao seems to ring a bell, can you tell me what period she worked in the homes Rob. Cheers Ken Griffin

lynne     
16 July 2009 22:50:35

    Awwww wasn't Pippy cute ! L :-p

stehen sweeting     
14 July 2009 20:38:22

    I WAS WONDERING CAN ANYONE REMEMBER MY BROTHERS CALLED , ARTHUR , DEREK AND WALTER SWEETING . THEY WERE AT EASTWELL LODGE IN THE EARLY SEVENTIES . AS I USED TO VISIT THEM THERE . THANK YOU ,GREAT WED PAGE .

lynne     
01 July 2009 19:46:45

    hi ken, re;- your Brian and David as i recall were great singers. Yes they were, Brian later in life started singing around the pubs, in his last year he compared at the Boot & Shoe Ackworth, he enjoyed himself and was enjoyed by his fans. L

Rob Claxton     
29 June 2009 21:18:30

    I think my Nan used to work at eastwell lodge her name was Jean Bilboe

George W Wrigglesworth     
18 June 2009 17:09:55

    I wish to echo Nigel's words to Ken. The reunions are a highlight of the year for me. 2010 should be a cracker. Well done Ken & Nigel

Nigel Wrightson     
18 June 2009 09:50:47

    Marylyn I fully agree with your comments.
    Because if it was not for Ken's efforts in getting the reunions going this web site would simply not exist and as such should be viewed as an extension to his valuable work.
    Thanks Ken

marylyn speak nee griffin     
17 June 2009 15:18:46

    Hello to anyone who's reading this. It's Marylyn Griffin, Kennys sister. He doesn't know i'm writing this, but just to say , I'm so proud of him for getting everyone in touch with each other again, after all those years, it's good to have a piece of the past and memories brought back to life, well done Kenny.

TONY BURDEN     
16 June 2009 19:47:16

    GOOD MEMORIES AND GLAD I FOUND YOU.I WAS IN THE HOME FROM 1946 TO 1958.RUN BY MR&MRS FURBER AND MY HOUSE MUMS WERE MISS GALTRESS AND MISS FLETCHER.

ken griffin     
10 June 2009 19:09:27

    Hi Lynn, your Brian and David as i recall were great singers, they used to perform in front of all the school at assembly. So sorry to hear about Brian, i dont remember the needle story but then again it were a lifetime ago, you will have to come to the reunion, we have a good time and yo might even see someone you know. Take care Ken

lynne patrick     
08 June 2009 00:48:46

    Hi kenny, yeah its griffin, but dinah is who said below and yes i remember you looking after her too. Yes David and Brian are my brothers, David lives on a barge on stanley ferry now, and Brian passed away sadly a couple of years ago now. You did look after me at the primary school and you fainted when the needle was stuck in my arm ! lol bet you forgot that. Lynne

ken griffin     
07 June 2009 19:56:47

    Lynn, i forgot to mention you mentioned a name what you thought Dinah was called (Griffiths) are you getting mixed up with my sister who was the oldest in that home and she,s called Marylyn Griffin (now Speak) hope that help,s you. Ken Griffin

ken griffin     
07 June 2009 19:49:42

    Hiyah, to Lynn Patrick, the girl who you think you know in the photo is Dinah Snow, i sort of took her under my wing as i was quite a bit older than her, she had a brother called Andrew Gospel, ringany bells? Ken Griffin

George W Wrigglesworth     
07 June 2009 19:24:43

    Great pics Sue. I recognise the Ape at the back of image 9..... It's Roddy McDowall (Planet of the Apes 1968) :-)

ken griffin     
29 May 2009 07:18:59

    The girl Lynn Patrick who is in the guest book, i was at Pontefract Sec Boy,s with two lads with the surname same as yours, they were called Brian and David, any relation to you...Cheers Ken Grffin

Sue Burrows (Nee Cartwright)     
26 May 2009 19:19:49

    what a brilliant web site, brings back many memorie of when I worked there between 1973-1978 along with brenda birkill, chris saul, sue mills, anne jarvis, liz leake to mention a few. happy times we had taking the kids to places like the norfolk broads & bridlington on the annual holidays. hope to be at the next reunion.

janet addle     
22 May 2009 11:41:28

    i was a resident in the 70s for a few yrs i was a good girl i think lol and i cant believe that i mignt get to see some of my old palls again

Lynne Patrick     
21 May 2009 23:36:18

    Wrong again ha ha, Picture 7 in Auntie Frances's photo's, and Ken signed 3rd in on guestbook. lol (Trust a blonde to get it wrong) Lynne

lynne patrick     
21 May 2009 23:32:33

    How fantastic, memories of the Eastwell lodge, I went to school with a lot of the kids and my Grandma was cook there Mrs D Patrick. I think the girl in photo 5 ? (coloured girl) was Dinah ? Griffiths (second to sign this guest book) I think you were the one who took care of me when I had my jab at Carleton Primary school and you fainted !
    Good Luck with the web site. Lynne

RWelaine gales     
04 May 2009 08:58:39

    Hi
    have just discovered the site and found it brillliant to find old photos and memories, i was in eastwell lodge in 1969 to 1972 ish i was with my brother michael and sister debbie , it,s hard to remember names ,although my brother remembers more , we were mcandrews then,
    love to hear from anyone thankyou

Andrea Whitehouse     
02 May 2009 11:04:15

    Nigel Really appreciate all the hard work, time and effort you have put in. The site will be of great value for reminiscing and for OLD friends to keep in touch (will re-phrase less of the old) - Looking forward to it growing year on year. Thanks again

mick mcmillan     
31 March 2009 20:51:44

    well done nigel for all the work you have done lets hope others will also respond take care from mick and linda

Philip Wrightson     
28 March 2009 08:15:26

    nice work so far Nige hopefully it will grow as we hope

ken griffin     
28 March 2009 07:24:27

    Nice one Nigel, i am sure it will be a great succes and more importantly get people involved who were not aware of our being. Great work pal

brian luty     
26 March 2009 09:14:24

    wow can't wait till its up n runnin gl...

George W Wrigglesworth     
25 March 2009 18:31:07

    I'm proud to be the 1st guest on Nigel's website. Over time this site will develop & grow into a great resource for all to use
    GOOD LUCK NIGEL!!!

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