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12 May 2011
Joan Banks Funeral arrangements
I have received the following message regarding Joan Banks funeral from
John Blackburn via George

Joans funeral 26th May 10am Sugar Lane cemetery ,Wakefield the
service will be at the graveside if it is ok with everyone I will give a short
eulogy.

Nigel

15 Feb 2011
BBC Researcher looking for information
BBC Three are making a
documentary about the history of single mothers in the UK over the past 100
years. The documentary will share the personal stories of generations of women
who have had experience of being unmarried mums or single mums, from the 1920's
to today. The BBC would like to hear from people who lived at the Carleton Homes, particularly during the time
of the Poor Law in the early part of the century (1920-1940), whose mothers were
unmarried and therefore had to go to the work house (or could not care for their
children), which subsequently resulted in them living at the care home. In doing
so, by telling stories like these, we hope to paint a picture as to what it was
like for mothers and their children during this time, and what it was like to
spend time at homes such as the Carlton
Homes.
If you would be happy to share your stories any conversations, at this
research stage, would be in the strictest confidence. Contact Jenny Williams in the documentary
department on jenny.williams@bbc.co.uk
or 020 800 83825.

20 Jan 2011
Reunion
There will be a nominal £1 entry fee on the door to cover music provision!

5 Jan 2011
Reunion date confirmed for the 2nd April 2011
The 2011 reunion is to take place at :-
Prince Of Wales Working Mens Club
Fernhill, Ferrybridge Road ,
Pontefract, WF8 2PG
The event is open to all former Residents,staff or friends of eastwell lodge just turn up on the night anytime after 6pm.

4 Jan 2011
Kenny Griffin
Hi all, hope you are all well following the new year festivities, and may i say how sad i were to hear about Jimmy Luty,s daughter who passed away recently, our thoughts go out to Jimmy and his family. On another note i would like to hear what everybody thought about
the Prince of Wales Club that we used at the last reunion, we did not have to pay a penny for the use of the room and i thought they accommodated us very well, myself George and Joan Banks were the last to leavebut i cant remember what time it were. If anyone knows of a venue that boast,s similar facilities can they get in touch so i can get the ball rolling. I am looking at Saturday
02.04,11 thanks for your help Ken Griffin

24 Sep 2010 People list amended

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