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1970's |
I
attended HC with Jill Preece, Pam Bagnall and Lorraine Stilling. I
remember Gill Sansome, Denise Mole, Janina Trebacyzk (I am sure that's
not right - sorry) , Jane Gardner. Elaine Bennet, I wonder what happened
to you all? I met Mrs Brocket recently (needlework) she is really a very
nice lady! I also remember Mrs Merryweather, Mrs Willis and Mrs
Ball. HC was not a good experience for me although I had good friends. I
still live in Solihull, I have 2 children 17 and 19. I am a lecturer in
Early Childhood studies at Solihull College.
Helen Thatcher
Is there any girl who remembers me Dave Bent. I used to go out with a
pretty girl called Lynne Tuppeny (frappy frappy). I remember Dawn France, Fiona, Sheila,
Kathy. Write me a few lines about the past and present. I was also known as freshness.
Dave Bent
I attended Harold Cartwright Grammar School/Alderbrook School from
1972-1977, then Solihull VIth Form College and Solihull Tech. Would like to hear from
anyone who was there around the same time. My first form teacher was Miss Halsall, later
she became Mrs Meager I think. Then I was in 2RO, 3D, 4D etc I think...It's all getting a
bit hazy...I still live around 20 mins from Solihull area.
Bev Minett
I attended Harold Cartwright/Alderbrook 1970-75. Mr Jefferson (Science)
took us in 1st year and through the haze I can remember Mrs Merryweather (Maths) and Mr
Hale who left to be a local politician. Would love to hear from anyone in that
period.
Bernadette Connolly
I went to Harold Cartwright from 1968-1972 after leaving Ulverley Junior
School in Sheldon. I remember a few names from the past, Denise Mole,
Janet Brereton, Sue Thompson, as well as Janina and Wendy. Have no photos
from school days so would love to get copies if anyone remembers me from
those days. Today I live in New Zealand with my husband and 3 grown up
children and I work as a staff nurse in a local hospital.
Julie Hambley
I went to Valley Road school 1960-1963, Hatchford Brook junior from 1963-1967 and Harold
Cartwright from 1967-1971 until I moved to Sunderland. I would like anyone who was at
these schools at the same time as me to get in touch. I remember teachers Miss Parker, Mrs
Hennell, Mrs Jones and Mr Rillie at Hatchford Brook.
Alison Walters
I went to H.C. from 1966-1970. My teachers were Miss Davies, (Biology)
Mr. Shreives, (chemistry) Mr. Steele, (maths) Miss Newman (French) Mr. Dutton, (Physics)
Mr. Beale, (music) Mr. Dickson (History). Miss Ball was the second in command, and
Mrs. Willis was the Head Teacher. I want to apologise to every one of you for my behaviour
in those days!I shudder when I think about what I put you all through! For your interest I
became a dental nurse, emigrated to Canada, got married and now have four children and am
doing home day care. If any one remembers me I would love you to email!
Hilary Coulles |
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1960's |
Does
anybody out there know the whereabouts of Ted and Beryl Evans, they
lived in Daylesford Road in the late 1960's and had twins Paul and Mandy
and a daughter Suzanne.
They moved to Tamworth and then lost touch with my Mom. I would be most
grateful to receive any information about them.
Lynne Jones
I
joined Harold Cartwright in its first year...maiden name: Eileen Bragg.
I was in 1GM, Miss Coon's class...she came from Cornwall and taught us
French . In my class were Linda Boydell, Linda Ball, Susan Waldron, Pat
Melhuish (those two being inseperable!) Linda Cardell, little red haired
Janice. etc Other friends: Janet Lyle (Head girl in 67/68 to my Deputy)
Janet Shorthouse, Sylvia Allen, Anne Wetton, Lynne Peck, Hazel Turk,
Chris Norman and Chris Peat.. Sue Delingpole....and many more!
I remember Mr Collins the Head of the two schools until we separated and
Mrs Willis took his place as our Head. Lads in my year...Robert Austin
(Oz), Mike Smythe, Ian Peeden (Pedro). Other teachers that come to mind
: Miss Ball, Mr Stokes (I can still remember him making me produce my
Log book and look up stuff while I was in the corridor!! I hated maths
and still do!) Mr Cunningham,..science.. Mr Spiller,..physics.. Mr
Radcliff,..history.. Mr Collard,..RE.. Mr Price...a most excellent music
teacher...how we memorised all the words of "The Hallelujah Chorus" etc
for the concerts at the Civic Hall! Mr Green for PE, Mr Barratt for
maths who could throw chalk with a deadly aim!
The purple uniform and the dreadful lilac gym rompers. Being goal keeper
for the Hockey Team who were almost unbeaten giving me little to do in
goal except chat up their boyfriends! Mr England (if you read
this.. I live right by an escarpment now!) Mrs England.. Miss Beaumont
who became Mrs Bird.. teaching us cookery...the horror of having to cook
for the staff and entertain them in the "flat" at the back of the
cookery room. Mrs McMurtery who taught needlework...the first thing we
made was an apron for cookery.
The 6th form uniform...lovatt green straight skirt and jerkin top...not
at all flattering especially if you were fat like me.
Mr Flemons who taught me A level History of Art ..I have never forgotten
that "Ucello painted horses red"!!! Mrs Booth and Miss Dennison, Mrs
Moran who taught English (I never did read "Emma" all the way through.)
The trips to Switzerland and nearer to Ludlow. Gazing at Martyn
Adams playing rugby when I should have been concentrating....!
Great days...but I still don't wear purple...not even as an "old
lady"!!!!
Eileen Bragg
Hi
Peter fuller, I went to HC from Jan 64 until the split and left HM in
summer '66 after A levels. I remember it as a strange time. Ray Stokes I
remember well, a genuinely nice man who fostered a love of mathematics
in me. Also, Cyril Deitch, had him for one year of A level Biology, then
he left. Something of a sadist I think. Also Gil Cleeton in physics was
good. i live in Florida now and have for about 25 years. I used to run
around with Carole Mowbray from the girl's side and ??Maxwell et al from
the boys side. I have more memories but space here seems to be limited.
Andy Clark
Hello I
went to H Cartwright 65-70. I remember Mrs Majid French Miss Gilkes, Mr
Fleming, Mr Beale, Mrs brocket, Mrs Moran Physics teacher escapes me but
remember wanting to escape he scared me. My mates were Kathleen Flynn,
Carol Frazier, Judith Smith, Pauline Wright, Lyn Russell, Wendy
Williams, Lois Deaves, Janice Chapman list goes on. I have very
clear picture of sitting round by the wall overlooking Harold Malley. I
was mad about Tim Newman he had a twin Rafe. I used to get so excited if
he was on the 176 bus going down Cov Road. I knew he loved me cos when
I got on the bus with my wicker cookery basket he'd want the rock hard
cheese scone that the birds wouldn't touch but worked fine as a door
stop. I remember hanging round the bike sheds to get water thrown on me
by Tim and gang (and people say they don't know what love is). The
walks down Blossomfield Road were epic. Take hat off outside gate
squash it into satchel hitch skirt up and wait for the whistles (we
hoped anyway). One of the messages on the boy's chats mentions
mountain centre in Wales. Remember it well. Red phone box black phone
four old pence press button A. I moved to Whitby in North
Yorkshire 7 years ago. It's beautiful. Hasn't got the Solihull
postcode but have established a life here that could never be found in
Solihull. The countryside is amazing. Whitby is magical. Though sadly
my husband who wanted to move here has multiple scleroscis and is now in
a nursing home. Took me 48 years to leave Brum don't go back.
Love to hear from anyone that knows me.
Pauline Rhodes
I left
Harold Cartwright when my parents moved to Kent the year that HMS
Pinafore was produced (1967?)- I should have been in it but was not
allowed to stay until it was over. I remember Mr Shrieve and his board
rubber, Miss Inkpen (games), Miss Dennis? (english/drama). Janet Heaton
and Jean Gosling were in my year.
Janet Gregory (now Jan Gray)
Hello
Linda (Crutchley ) - I remember you from school-I did french art and
biology A level which was a heck of a mixture. I remember you were very
interested in history and how you came rushing out into the playground
to tell us that Kennedy had been shot. I went to Loughborough Art
College and met my future husband there. I have been living in Finland
for 32 yrs. and we have 2 grownup sons and 1 granddaughter. Do write-I
think your e-mail address is wrong. Would also like to hear from anyone
else who went to HC school-has it got a new name now as it not on
Solihull´s sch. list ?
Jacky Gray (now Jaatinen)
Hello,
I was in the first year the school was built. The boys were with us
then.... I can remember Miss Ball Mrs Willis and Mr Beale. Cant remember
names much. Are you all on Friends United site Its good.. Well I
married Chris Sheppard and after a few years in Shirley we moved to
Canada. We have 2 grown children and four year old grand child Faith.
We own a private school in Mississauga Ontario and Chris has his own
computer business. Love to hear from anyone.
ps I was in HMS Pinafore school production if that helps
Jacky
I was a hopeless pupil left in 1969 with rubbish results. I now live in
Bristol with GP husband and 3 children. I had a nursing career, as ward
sister then education dept and now have 8 a-b GCSE's & 3 A grade a
levels am about to embark on degree course. Am interested in hearing from
anyone from that era.
Sheridan Bonner
I attended Hatchford Brook primary school in the 1950's then went to Lode
Heath Grammar while they were bulding the schools Harold Cartwright and Harold
Malley. I left Harold Cartwight in June 1965 to come to Australia.
I was in form 5 (abyssmal GCE O level year). Maiden name Crutchley, anybody remember or
have any news of students. Teachers I remember Mr Stokes (Maths), Miss Ball (Geography and
French). The school appears to have disappeared as well. I am now living in Canberra,
Australia. Gratefull for any news
Linda Argall
I went to Harold Malley School in 1963, when the first year was spent in
Harold Cartwright School whilst our school was being finished. Is there anyone out there
that remembers this time. Although I left Solihull for Stockport in 1969 and have
not been back I have fond memories of my school days and my youth around Shirley.
Peter Fuller |
 
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