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Use this page to contact old friends from Lode Heath School in Solihull
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Use this page to contact old friends from Lode Heath School in Solihull
Lode Heath School now has a new web site;
www.lode-heath.solihull.sch.uk
New staff list expected soon! See who's still there! |
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2000's |
Ahhh good times, i attended lode heath 2000-2005 and what can i say, i
was never a star pupil or well known, but i had fun. Days full of
winding up the teachers hanging around being a geek with Jim and Ed etc.
though i have long since grown up, changed my name and gone on reckless
adventure to scotland, on my own, with no money and no place to stay, i
wont soon forget the things we got up to and alot of the wonderful
people. im now living in edinburgh with my fiancee Sineand and am loving
life, i hope everyone else has found some happiness aswell
Christian Phoenix
I left lode heath 2005, i have sum very good memories and sum sad ones.
still cant get over Mrs Ord leaving when i did. Mrs Balderson was my
original form tutor till she left in 2001 then i had the pleasure of Mr
hone for the final years of lhs. i still see Mrs Ord miss skinner Miss
Pater and Mrs Daniels but anyway I'l miss school and the teachers that
i knew as i grew up in school ill come back and see you soon.
Claire Gardner
Hiya everyone I attended lode heath from 1999-2004. I enjoyed my time in
lode heath a lot, it may have been sad at times but this made me a
stronger person. All the teachers were fantastic they all helped a lot.
My form teacher was Mr. Mellor he was fantastic, funny but always helped
us through difficult situations. I had the time of my life there and im
not going to lie I miss the old place! Want to say a big thank you to
all my teachers and head of year Mr. Moorhead. Mr Juby, Mr Burton, Mr.
Spendlow and Mr Moorhead are all great teachers. I really miss lode
heath school all my fond memories are tide to the old buildings I may
have had sad times when I wished I wasn't at school, but I mostly
enjoyed my five years at school especially year 11 when I was selected
to become a prefect this was brilliant I got the chance to boss around
other pupils! (Hahaha). I miss all the friends I made in lode heath I
have unfortunately lost contact with many of them! I hope they read this
and email me I would love to hear from you all! I am proud to have been
a pupil in such a brilliant school! Thank you everyone, Love ya all
Sara
Hussain
Yo how's it going? lode Heath is very good and it has very good
education as well. they have well good teachers and my favourites are mr.darby, ms.chesworth, mrs.atherton, ms.bunning and mr.thompson see ya!
Carl Sumner
Hey! just a quick thank you to EVERYONE i knew at Lode Heath! i had the
time of my life there and im not going to lie i miss the old place! want
to say a big thank you to all my teachers and head of year Mr. Hone
especially Mr. Wilson cant believe how Basketball has taken off since
"you forced me to play for the school team" playing out here in the
states right now full scholar at a junior college in Iowa this is my
second year of bball and getting my Business degree, finish my degree
transferring to the University of Denver, Colorado next year playing for
there team being brought in on full Scholarship playing at the highest
level of baseball in the states other than the NB Also all is good! thanks
again everyone at the PE department i really wouldn't be where i am today
if it wasn't for you guys!! one more mention to the S.O.S and the Big
Boys! Lode Heath Legends! LOVE YA!! hopefully catch up with you again
sometime soon, would love to hear from people who moved on from LHS in
2002!all the best Timmzy x x x
Chris
Timms
Wha's up ma homies! nuff respc to y'all out dere! we was the class of
2000! big it up to all ma class mates big love to y'all! such as da
rudgemyster, the pubemyster, the big o reilly! the toddmyster the
levorotary and the claydon! also great big shout to de j matthews k
smithy and k alborogh the cerrone! school dayz were the bomb and now we
all have to graft !!! big up to the damson wood possy! Yo i az bin
puffin on da uuuurb since i left an now i gots da dread locks...day call
me soap cos i donts be washin ya get ma? how is my main biatch ord? we
was luvin the tude dood. spendlow...u was fit! if id have been 10 years
older ;O) eeeeh? eeeeeh? I is older now you know what me saaaayin? Gets
back to me on da email, i has got some rounded womans assets now! hope u
is all blastin it off and droppin da bomb were ever you is. Me and me
homies be kickin it in da crew till grave man....bad gal for life! yo!
cozmyster and lawmyster
Hey, i went to Lode Heath between 99-04. Even though the generally
concensus of the teachers was that i always wanted to be in trouble, I
enjoyed my time at Lode Heath. The teachers always pushed us to get the
best of grades, sometimes to the point that it got annoying, but thats
school! They had a great football set-up there, led by Mr Wilson, which
i loved, and im still playing now, with everything hes taught me
carrying me along. I must admit that i do miss being at the school. I
cant think of much else to write, so all im going to say is that Mr Juby,
Mr Burton, Mrs Sanders and Mr Moorhead are all legends!
Nathan Neale
Hey all, went to Lode Heath 1997-2002 and to be honest I kinda miss the
place (never thought I'd say that!) I'll always remember the skiing trip
at the start of '02 what a laugh that was! I'd like to say a huge thanks
to Mr Hone, cos without him I wouldn't be where I am today. Cheers Nicky
:P
Stuart
Grundy
yeah i left LHS this year CLass of 2004!!!!! its a kool school. I know
people in other schools which are nothing like LHS. Your encouraged (i
obviously aint an A* English student) to be independent and be look
after yourself and be an individual. The staff are brilliant and most
will bend over backwards to help a pupil out kids are cool there
specially that great bunch that just left hey Amita and Hailey. the
schools is going from strength to strength and is now finally a sports
college so its only down hill from there lol i expect to see great
things happening to the school in the future!!!!
Kris Fenn
WOW!!! I never thought that I would be doing this, but I have seen what
my friend in my form has written and I thought that I would follow
suit!!! Well I have left this year, 2004, and currently sitting exams! I
was proudly the Head Girl :) and I just want to say what a fantastic
school Lode Heath is. There are still teachers there which I am sure you
have all heard of: Mr Czepokojc (I still cannot remember how to spell
his name!) Miss Costley, Mrs Ram, Mr Tilley, Mr Bates the technician
that is with Mr Bates (I never found out his name!) Mrs Worrall, Mrs
Nickless, Mrs Thompson, Mrs Beadsley, Mr Mellor, Mr Rogers, Mr Hone
(still supporting the Wolves!) Mrs Hemming and I cannot think of anyone
else. The school has really grown and gone from strength to strength. I
am certainly proud to be a Lode Heath pupil!
Amita
Gungaram
I just thought i mite add that mr juby has now left and mr burton is now
the head i have just left this year mr tilley is still there so is mrs
thompson, mrs ord mrs worrell and many many more
Hayley
Knight |
1990's |
Hello to anyone that remembers me! I attended from 93-98.I work as a
recruitment consultant, still live in solihull, can't believe how quick
it's gone since I left! It's typical that it is now a sports college!!!!
It's not fair!!I Am getting married next year (it was only a
matter of time before some lucky lady got even luckier!) ps.... UP THE
VILLA!
Anthony Fielding (oggy)
To anyone who remembers me and would like to catch up and have a bit of
a laugh. i attended lode heath between 1993 and 1998. people id love to
hear from would be emily green, denis cooper, christopher horton, liz
hemming but anyone from that year that remembers me would be cool take
care
David
Lungley
Hello there! Anyone remember me? At Lode Heath from 1990-93.I used to
hang around with the Quatermains with a sad mop hair do! Work on
emergency ambulances now in Birmingham (with a different hair cut)
Anyone wanna drop me a line please do!
Matthew
Boothby
1993-1998 i live in Nottingham and am a nurse in critical care, don't get
to come back much but would love to hear from old friends who've lost
touch - denis cooper, chris horton, becky corsa, david lungley, kelly
poulton, sarah venanbles anyone who remembers me. hope you are all well.
i had an older brother who went there and two cousins who are still
there
Emily Green
Hi everyone, i left lode heath in 2000. Since then i have moved
continents twice, graduated from an American high school and am currently
studying electrical engineering and business management at Birmingham University. i enjoyed school but
preferred going to uni.
Clair Smith
I loved Lode Heath and i wish i was back there now! College sucks! Off
to uni in a couple of months aaaah scary. My fav teacher would have to be
Mr spendow cos he was funny and i had a mega crush on him hehehe how
sad... anyway hi to anyway that was there from 98-03 best years of my
life
Hannah Sebestjanowicz
I went to lode heath from 92 to 97. I also had a brother there stewart
walker good runner who was there from 87 to 92. I also have a sister
there who is in yr 9 now. If u want to speek contact me!!!
Gareth Walker
Went to lode heath 97 - 2002. Had a
great time at school, miss it a bit.
Jordan Stokes
Hi there just having a mooch round found this site i went 2 lode heath
1995-2000 I only wish i could go back I'm in Canada now as a commercial coach builder I
come back on the 2nd July for two months cant wait to meet up wit some peeps check out the
statin scene well hope ur all having fun see yowl
Alex Arnold
Hi Guys, I attended Lode Heath from 1995-2000. Feels such a long time
ago now! But i haven't forgotten everybody! we had such a great time there. there are too
many memories to list them all, but i agree with Jen that Mrs Ords rendition or
R.E.S.P.E.C.T is unforgettable!
I'm doing well, now at Aberystwyth Uni studying Geography, having a great time!
I hope everyone is well, I would love to hear from you!
Claire Whitby
Wow I just stumbled across this site! Am currently living in Manchester
doing a teaching degree and am getting married next year! Miss school lots especially Mr
Hone, Mrs Wilkes and Miss Costley. Anyone out there? I Went to Coppice Junior too and was
wondering where Ms Castleford is because its her fault I wanted to be a teacher!!!
Alison Weedall
I went to Lode Heath from Greswold primary from 1995 to 2000!
The "Babes" (or babies as we were more commonly known as in our younger years!)
with Mrs Ord as our head of year! - Never forget her rendition of R.E.S.P.E.C.T! and Mrs
Thompson our form tutor - the BEST form JT!! Hope everyone is keeping well, after me
leaving u to go to Scotland! Off to university in September to study Human Resource
Management! Hope to c u soon!
Jenny Welch (No email supplied)
Hiya everybody, I attended Lode Heath School from 1995-2000. What great
memories I have of our school days!! who could ever forget that strip dance in Guys and
Dolls (what was I thinking)?
Anyway I'm off to South Africa on October 5th 02 to do missionary work, I will be going
for 10 months to work with young people and adults who are dying from Aids or who have
just lost parents through the disease! When I come back I will be going off to Lancaster
University to study Christian ministry ( who knows I might the Archbishop of Canterbury!!)
Anyway hope you are all keeping well and hope to catch up with you all some time!!
Emily Barr
l attended Lode Heath from 1995-1997. I was in Miss. Tuffs form, which
was loads of fun!! I moved to Tampa Florida in 1997, and l am doing great. I am now
attending university, in St.Augustine Florida, and l am earning my degree in business, and
communications. I remember all my good friends, Andrew Hill, Richard Harris, Bondi, Nicola
Atkins, Chris Southan, Danielle Martin, Kirsty Tuohy, Amy Claydon etc. I miss you guys
loads, and would love to stay in touch. I have many fond memories of senior school, and
Solihull. So email, if you remember me, l would love to hear from you guys. All the best
to you all.
Emma Parmar
I attended Lode Heath School from 1989 - 1993. When I was in the 10 grade
I shifted back to Pakistan in 1993. I was well known in Lode heath for my love
for cricket and was also well known for my quick bowling and my lanky figure.
I used to live on Wheeley road near Rowood drive. I remember all my teachers
specially Mrs Ram, Miss Costley, Mr Oliver, Mr Rogers, Mrs Beadsley, Mr Williams, Mr Hone,
Mrs Pearce hmm and many others too. I am not in touch with any of my friends at Lode Heath.
But I hope I will somehow trace them. Some of the people who had been my class fellows are
as follows:
Khurram Yakub, Neil Burrows, Stephen Phillips, Steven Heaven, Julie Moore, Claire Abbotts,
Joanne Oakley, Samanthah Harris, Joanne Pitt, Vicky Vines, Dillan Galligher, Ammanda
Thompson, Steven Tamplin, Lawerence Jefferie, James Ball, Nicholas Stewart, Richard Sharp,
and many others. If anyone who reads my mail and recognizes me please reply.
It would be a pleasure getting in touch with old school mates.
Adeel Mir
I attended Lode Heath 1989 - 1993.
Anyone out there who remembers names Kathryn Langbourne, Amy Checkett, Lisa Taylor, Sam
Smith, Caroline Fogarty, Lucy Phillips, Liz Thorpe, Joanne Meadows, Lisa Hilliarrd, Helen
Spiller, Brev, Belcher, Iggy, Woz, Courtney Lewis, Mark Bollard, Dean Pascoe.... Get in
touch, love to here from you.
Elaine Collier
I attended Lode Heath School in 1988 - 93.
If anyone remembers me please get in touch.
Caroline Blunt
I attended Ulverley Jnr and then Lode Heath from 1986-91.
Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me or Dave Kelly, Chris Gough, Jason Andrews,
Ian Holman.
Matt Dowery
Anyone out there remember Rob or I ? We now live in Calgary, Alberta,
left England in September 1995. We were both at Lode Heath......but he is a year older
than me!! If the names are familiar to anyone, please feel free to drop us a line.
Carolyn Baldwin (Thomas) |
1980's |
Went to lode heath in early 80s,remember teachers like mr tilley, mr
meredith, mrs mericks, mr cummings, mr roberts, mr hargreaves mr
glandfield, mrs dolby, mr new, and others remember the quad and the
little pond that people used to be pushed in 2,the spinney that we used
to hide in, the end of the gym that had a climbing wall where the
smokers used to hide, some good times, anybody remember me would be
great to catch up.
Ian Davies
I went to Lode Heath School from 1977 to 1982. Mates were Matthew
Thomas, Richard Morse, John Buckley and Paul Gosling. I remember the
Rubard Mob and Custard Mob. When I left school I worked at the toy shop
Barnbys in Solihull and used to go to Beatties for welsh rarebit with my
Dad. I remember sitting on the wall outside the Hatchford Brook chippy
eating scallops, going to Elmdon Park with all my mates from the Square.
Great times.
David
Clarke
I attended Lode Heath from 1987 to 1992 (god that long ago!!) would be
great to hear from anyone from that period, just for an update on what
you are all doing now we are all grown up and responsible!
Rachel Louise Gregory
Reading this site brings back some memories, now living in melbourne
australia with my wife & five children, it would be nice to hear from
any old friends.
Robert
Brown
I went to lode heath in the 80's i used to hang around with lee mailing,
Mark Gregg it was a good school the good old days!
Simon
Thornton
I went to Coppice Junior and to Lode Heath from 1979 - 1984. Would love
to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Amanda Preece
I went 2 lode Heath in 1987 and i loved it! I had such a good time, i
might have even made head boy if it was not for my cheek! Your never
board with Mrs Ord! That's what i really remember! And Mr Rogers, he loved
me! Please write on here if u have something 2 say 2 me or if i knew u
or had a romance with u! lol
Stewart Walker
This site brings
back memories...it all seems so long ago!!! I was at Lode Heath in the Duran Duran years:
1984-1989. Now living in London working in Fashion. Love to hear from anyone who was there
at the same time especially if you also had the misfortune to be in that awful production
of Royal Hunt of the Sun!
Mel Burrows
Does anyone remember going on the Canberra cruise with Miss Downes, Mr Oliver and Mr
Czepococh (don't know how to spell his name) in 1988?
Nicola Williams (No email supplied)
I am Looking for Neil Reynolds, who used to live in Leam Crescent up until
the mid-90's. He went to Lode Heath School until 1987. He did move to Chelmsley Wood area
I think but I have lost touch, he would be 33 now. I am now living in Indiana USA and
would really like to find Neil again. Anyone with any information PLEASE get in touch by
email, or if anyone knows the whereabouts of his parents. Thanks
Andy Wagstaff
I attended Lode Heath between 1982-87 and would just like to say a huge
thanks to my former English teacher, Susan Payne (1985), for giving me constant
encouragement and for being my inspiration. I am currently training to be a
psychiatric nurse following many years working in the caring profession so I think
something good might come from all of your fun lessons, Miss!
Karen Smith
I was at Ulverley and then Lode Heath 82-87 - Now living in Indiana USA.
Miss talking to everyone over there so drop me a line. Anyone know the whereabouts of Dave
Seal and Neil Reynolds if you do get them to drop me a line.
Andy Wagstaff
Hi anyone remember me. I was at Lode Heath, I guess until approx. 1986,
and used to hang around with Kev Smith, Rich Scott, and Aiden Pitman, You remember, the
guys with the leather and the hair.
Rob Bates
Lode Heath School - 81 - 86. Is there anyone out there that attended Lode
Heath in the mid eighties. I left in 86' and would like to catch up with any of my old
pals to see what they are now up to. Maybe you remember some of year: Maxine Hicks, Nicola
Brookes, Sarah Collis Anne-Marie Wooliscroft, Nick Heath, I'm sure that many more names
that will come to mind maybe you remember some more. Hope to hear from anyone in the class
of 86'.
Elaine Lewis
I attended lode heath from 1981-1986 and its about time we all had a
reunion... ive never heard of anyone doing one for this year before so if you would be
interested please let me know.. if you know anyone who attended the same times please get
them to contact me.
Emma Royston
I attended Coppice Junior school many years ago..!! I also attended Lode
Heath between 1981 and 1986. Anyone out there email me, will be cool to hear off anyone.
Mine was the time when the lads used to dress like Duran Duran!! Mentioning no names
(yet)...!! People in my year were, Eve Thomas, Teresa Perry, Sharon Edwards, Jason
Bridges, Mark Compton, Emma Royston and so on - can't remember everyone, too long
ago! Would be great to get a reunion going.
Sharon Purser
I attended Lode Heath between 1980 - 1985 and before that I went to
Ulverley Junior and Infants where my dad Eric used to do the school crossing (he was the
local beat bobby). I used to hang around a lot with Steve Tasker. I remember the teachers
Bruce Cummings (ha!), Mrs Wilkes, Mr Rogers etc. Would love to hear from anyone who
remembers me. Please get in touch.
Steve Goodyear
I attended Coppice Junior School then went on to Lode Heath
School. I would love to get in touch with anyone who knows me. I was there
from 1980 to 1985. People in my year were: Tracy Sheldrake, Katherine Messer, Lorraine
Mortiboys? (Can't remember spelling!, Dena Marshall, Wayne Hicks, Tony Southall -has been
so long, can't remember anyone else!!! GET IN TOUCH.
Tracy Taylor
I left Lode Heath in 1984. Thought I'd post a message, too, after
talking to Karl and Sarah (see their messages). I'd like to get in touch with anyone that
I know...particularly Charon (of 'parties in Pailton Road' fame), Julie (of 'completely
manic' fame), Debbie (of 'completely normal till left school then went
way out gothic'
fame), Ross (of 'I think you're a postman now' fame) and last but not least Lee Cogin (of
'if you're not famous by now then you should be' fame).
Also love to speak to Dave Oliver from Solihull Youth Theatre, circa 83-86
( I called one of my sons Oliver in your honour!) - also any of the SYT gang - Mark, Neil,
Spider, John, Rick, George, Jason et al - you were all my life for 3 years and I loved you
all...remember the live and life size dungeons and dragons???
Mandy Richman
I went to Damsonwood Infant School, then Coppice Junior School, then Lode
Heath from 1980 - 1984, left for Cornwall with parents to do my 5th year in Wadebridge.
Just had a reunion letter from Wadebridge, and wondered about a reunion at Lode Heath ...
have there been any?
Anybody arranging any? Be good to hear from some people I used to go to school with.
Dena Marshall
I was at Lode Heath 79-84.I have moved back into the area after an
abcsence of 10 years and would like to here from some of the people I used to know. Neil
Beadsworth, John Toogood, James Hammond, Ross Morgan, Helen Talbot,John Russell, Lee
Cogin, Charon Wood, Karen Spicer. These are just a few of the names that come to mind when
I think back to School and there are, of course, many more. If you remember me and would
like to get in touch please do so.
Is there anybody out there who remembers Julie Thorton or her brother Simon. She
attended Lode Heath 79-84. I am desperately trying to get back in touch with here as I
lost contact shortly after the birth of her daughter. If you can shed any light on her
whereabouts please contact me.
Julian Randell
Kind of a long shot but if anybody knows me I'd love to hear from you!
I was at Lode Heath 1979 -84, prior to that I was at Ulverly Junior school. Anybody out
there? If you know me then get in touch, I'd love to hear from
you!!
Karl Jolly
I went to Lode Heath School between 1979-1984 and prior to that was at
Coppice Junior and Damsonwood Infants Schools. Would love to hear from anyone who
remembers me.
Sarah Long
I would like to hear from anyone who attended Lode Heath School from 1978 to 1983. What
are you all doing now?
Tony Dorman
Initially, I attended Damsonwood Infants school in the early 70's, then
Coppice County Junior School until 1978. I spent 1978-1983 at Lode Heath
School and finally went to Solihull Sixth Form College (1983-85) before I left the county.
I would love to hear from anyone who remembered me!!
Alexia Pashourtides
I was at Lode Heath '76-'81. Mr HUDSONS Year Group. I remember Jel,
Doug, Frank, Mick, Phil, Morgan, Wils, Dean, Ant, Janet, Jane, Lyn, Kerry, Hillary, Deb T,
Denise, Donna and Sara from the gang and many more. I hated school at the time but I've
got many happy memories of the friends made and the good times had. Hope you're all well.
I'm living near the New Forest now, married, no kids, but I have a home in the process of
being done up. Love to hear news from anyone in that year group. Remember Lillishaw in our
3rd year? What a laugh! The Foam pit!
Other names already mentioned in messages, that I remember. Gibbo was the year above me
Karl Jolly and Lee Cogin were in my bothers year Jon Russell.
Deb (Russell) Brown |
1970's |
Hi my name is Mark Seabury. I went to Lode Heath between 1975 to 1978. I
am interested in finding Helen Baldwin from 3el and anyone else that was
in that year group. Here is another name that you might remember - John
Cattermole. I also wonder if anyone can remember my sister? Her name is
Elaine Britt nee Seabury. She started Lode Heath in 1977 as we left in
1978. After all these years [31] how time has changed. I often sit at
home and go back in time and think about old friends who went to Lode
Heath school and wonder what they are up to now. It would be nice to
hear from John Cattermole, Helen Baldwin or any body that can remember
me.
Mark
Seabury
I would like to contact anyone who knew from the past. 1970
Roy Hewitt
I attended in the early 70's (left in 1974). I now live in Texas, USA,
just north of Dallas in McKinney. I come back from time to time to visit
but haven't been back for a couple of years. I remember some of the
names posted on here. If you know me send me an e-mail.
Michael
Bill
I attended Lode Heath 1973 - 1977 and remember many of the names
mentioned here. I remember many teachers, including Mr Tilley, Mr
Chepocych (can't spell it), as I haven't moved from the area my two
children go there so all the old memories come back when I visit!
Anyone remember me I wonder?
Wendy
Williams
I left in 1980 so long ago now, recognise a few names hear i am in
sydney aust, been hear 20 years been back to solihull a few times.
Vernon
Caddick
I also left in 1977 and have so many memories. For those who can
remember, we had The 3rd Year Miscellany and guess what! I have
photographs so if you want a copy to be scanned to you then let me now.
Gary
Left Lode Heath in 1978. Loved school. Great memories. Remember quite a
few people. Sharon Evans, Val Silo, Karen Bates, John Cattermole,
Steven Bennett, Glenn Dann, Stuart Hammond, Mark Hudson, Sue Charman,
Louise Faulkes, Sandra Goldsmith, Anthony Henry, Stuart Hubert & Sue
Webb and many more. Would love to go to another re-union, Glenn tried
to arrange one but not enough people responded. If anyone fancies 1
e-mail me. x
Cheryl Edgar (now White)
Hi I was at Lode Heath 1975-1980. Now married for nearly 20 years, son
18 soon!! Spent years working out what I wanted to do, worked in care
for last ten years. Finally made it to Uni, now training to be an RMN.
Re- living my Younger years lol. Hope everyone who remembers me is doing
great, now living on Merseyside where my wife comes from. Best Wishes
Carl
Carl
Williams
I attended Lode Heath 1968 to 1973. Just going through the site has
brought back so many memories. Names I had forgotten. My first school
skiing trip to France. Hated the skiing but loved the apres! Got told
off by Mrs Mansfield for drinking cider in the street, it was in fact
apple juice....honest! Who could forget the SS Uganda in 1973.Annette
Neale, are you out there. Would love to get in touch with any one who
remembers me. I have lived in the Qatar for the last 20 years. Love it.
Married with two girls and one adorable grandson. School days seem like
yesterday. My mum still lives in Solihull so I do get back quite often.
Jayne
Townsend (Green)
Hi i was at lode heath from 1977 to 1982. We had some good times and bad
times at the school, the teachers where ok. I live in Birmingham now but
go past the school at times when i go to the town centre, it has changed
a bit from my time there, i was amazed that they are or have built on
the famous quad, no one ever put foot on it or you was in for it.
Reading through the friends site a lot of memories come flooding back,
every one has done well for themselves. It is mad how the time has
just flown by and every one has moved on in life (as you do), there was
only one or two teachers names i recognised when i read through this
page, up until i got to the 80's and below. I think now there is only
one of them left at the school and that is Mrs Spooner (cookery), can
some one let me now if she is still there please.
I hope the school keeps going for many more years to come, it was a
pleasure to go there, and it is true what Mr Jones (maths teacher) once
said to us "school days are the best days of your life". Never a true
word spoken. Don't be shy please get in touch if you remember me.
Elaine Seabury (now Britt)
I would love to hear from anyone who might remember me or my sister
Sebita from this time. I went to lode heath in the late 70's I have
outstanding memories. If i could set the clock back i would. I now live
in Italy.
Lakshmi
Singha
Hi, I attended from 68 to 70 and well remember a lot of names posted
which stirred up memories of others such as Paul Holland, Chris Jones
"Mr Tripp", Peter Ikin to name a few. Just spoken to Dave Smith for the
first time i 30 years and would love a call from any one else from those
years.
Adrian "Ade" Skermer
I would appreciate any contact from anyone who knew me at Lode Heath
between 1967 and 1972. I lived in Leam Crescent at the time, and was one
of the first students to attend Home Economic classes at Lode Heath, a
long with several others. We did just cooking lessons, and later on
would invite one of the teachers to come to lunch, and we would prepare
and cook a two or three course meal. I was 50 earlier this year, and as
I live 600 miles away now in northwest Scotland, it would be fantastic
to hear from anyone who knew me all those years ago.
Christopher Cooper
I left Lode Heath in 1977. Mr Wylds was Headmaster, Mrs Dolby the
Deputy Head. Miss Partridge/Mrs Mansfield games teachers. I was in the
netball/hockey/swimming/athletic teams. Some names I recall are Loraine
Brown, Bev Allen, Karen Broome, Sharon Redmond, Sue Bradley, Dawn
Hadley, Elaine Crags, Keith Green, Martin Skip, Paul Harrison, Lorraine
Cox, Sharon Perry.
Karen Broome and myself recently met up with Mrs Mansfield (games
teacher) for a chat. She hasn't changed much. Karen and myself 'STILL'
play competitive netball and Mrs Mansfield came to watch. 'Thank god we
won and played well! It would be great if anyone would like to meet up,
just send me an email and I will try to make arrangements to include Mrs
Mansfield and possible a few other teachers (seen a few still at the
school).
Lynn
Chaffey
I was a teacher at Lode Heath from 1971 to 1978 and have very good
memories of the whole period. I'd love to hear from anyone that
remembers me. I recognise many of the names on this page.
Paul Dixon
Paul Harrison 1971 till 1977 if there is anyone out there that fancies a
chat email back to me
Paul
Harrison
I attended LHS 1970 - 75 anybody remember me!!
Phil Thomas
Hi Sue, nice to hear from you. I was also
surprised that there aren't more of us on this site. I haven't seen many
since school at all. I saw Duncan MacArthur years ago but that's about
it. Funny though, I've seen loads from Ulverley Infants/Juniors! Hope all
are well and that the big 4-0 doesn't get too traumatic. PS: I've just
done the London Marathon but its got nothing to do with being 39 :-)
Ian Bowdler
1975-80, Miss
Lunn's Year Group. Now living in Japan.
Don Peters
I was also at LHS 1975-80, what are you up to in Japan Don? I've been
around but now working in Brum, living back in Olton with wife & 2 kids. Anyone else
out there from our year?
Ian Bowdler
I went to Lode Heath between 72 & 79. Anyone out there remember me?
I was a bit of a nerd with national health glasses. Still living in the midlands -
Tamworth. I'd love to get in touch with any old friends to share old anecdotes.
Ian Richards
Hi everyone from way back. I certainly remember Don he lived just across the road from the
school, fancy moving so far away but still thinking of your school mates. There must be
loads of us still in the Solihull area, I thought I would be one of the last to look up
and log on, but it has surprised me that only a few of us from our year have thought to
contact this site. We are all reaching that awful age 40 and I thought it was time for a
reunion, what a laugh that would be. Graham Powell was in Sainsbury's in Shirley a few
years ago he hadn't changed a bit. I wonder what happened to Denise Kirby anybody out
there who remembers me please write in.
Sue (Fisher) Turton
Neil Prince has produced a website with lots of information on Lode Heath School.
If you attended between 1974-79 then this one is especially for you.
www.lodeheath1979.fslife.co.uk
For all you pupils who left Lode Heath in 1979, the reunion has been set for 16 November
2002. Email me for details, please.
Denise Bailey
I left Lode Heath in the year of 1979 - Alison Morris and I are still in
touch and are trying to organise a reunion next year (2002) probably November. We can all
celebrate our 40 years together. Please contact me if you were in our year!
Denise Bailey
I was wondering if there is anyone out there who attended Lode Heath from
Sept 74 until leaving in the summer of 79?
If so where are we all and what are we doing if anyone recognises the name drop me a line.
Mike Parr
Like a few of the people around I was at Damsonwood Infants, then
Coppice Junior until 1978, then Lode Heath, but left in late 1979 to move down to Kent.
I used to live in Rowood Drive, opposite the shops. Anyone vaguely recollect me? If so,
get in touch.
Mark Thorne
I was at Lode Heath between 1973 and 1978 if anyone has any fond memories
or not so fond I would love to hear from you. I left Lode Heath in 1978 and went to
Solihull Tech. I moved away in 1980 and now I am back! If anyone remembers me please get
in touch.
Sue Webb
Left LHS in 1974ish, I think! Married for the second time, one son,
Mitchell and we still live in Solihull. At the time of writing this I am in Calgary,
Canada with Carolyn (Thomas). Still keep in touch with Jill Tonks, who has the memory of
an elephant and drives us nuts remembering being born!!! Also still see Fritz, Steven
Allen, Denise Cassidy to name but a few who all live in roughly the same area in Solihull.
If anyone out there remembers me, get in touch. See ya.
Debbie Smith (Pritchard)
I attended Lode Heath between 1973-78. Mr Wylds was the
Headmaster, Mrs Dolby the Deputy Head (I think). Also remember Miss Partridge for
games and Mrs Mansfield, Miss Wing and the very tall Mr. Hudson. Friends I remember
were Sue Charman, Louise (had a twin brother Andrew) Sandra Goldsmith, Val Collins, Val
Silo. I also remember Mr Tilley (he was my form tutor).
Sharon Evans
I went to Lode Heath between 1972 and 1977 and was in the school band playing the trumpet.
My Brother Michael who was younger than me played the French Horn. These days I live in
the North West.
John Gaskell
I left Lode Heath in 1977 and would like to hear from anyone who
remembers me. Does anyone know the whereabouts of Geoff Brewer and Martin Skipp? If so
please drop me a line.
Trevor Botting
I was at LHS from 1972-77. I work for English Nature in Peterborough on
invertebrates databases and the Red Kite reintroduction project. I am married to Sarah and
we have a 7-year old daughter called Katherine (Katy). If anyone remembers me please get
in touch. I did the sound and lighting for "The King and I". I also recall the
"Hobson's Choice" production. Hello to John Gaskell, Tim Forsyth and Ian
Richards! I've been in touch with David Capendell in Australia and Derek Tearne in New
Zealand. I've also joined "The Friends of Lode Heath" run by Paul Tilley, a
teacher there since 1971. I've found out where other old friends are scattered too.
Christopher Monk
Nearly all the people in the photo left Lode Heath in 1977
The girl at the back on the left is Dawn Bates, her friend with the bottle is Ginny
Bricknell. The two boys at the front, left are: above - John Gaskell, below - Mark
Preston. The boy with the big hair and glasses is Mark Wilbraham. The boy at the back with
red eyes is Gerard Toney. The grinning boy at front right is Nick Lynes. The couple at the
back are Sarah Batchelor from the Sixth Form College and Chris Monk.
I would love to hear from any ex-pupils who were at Lode Heath from 1971 to 1977.
Chris Monk
I went to Lode Heath during 1971-76 - and had a good time - teachers that stick out are Mr
Meredith (sorry we gave you such a hard time but I'm sure you enjoyed it really), Mr
Tilley, Mr Martin and Mr Naylor( the best English Teacher I ever had).
I now live in Australia and am married to one of their Shelia's - if anyone remembers me -
drop me a line
Paul Trotter
This is a great site. I was at Lode Heath from 70 to 75 & I remember
all the things Garry Knox mentioned. The guy
on the bike was called Billy.
Rosemary Barton
I attended Lode Heath school from 69-74, I have been to two reunions for
our year, but would be interested in hearing from anybody either from my year or other
years that might remember me.
Jeremy Carrington
Hi I was at Lode Heath 69-74 I never came back after the GCSE's etc as I
took up full time cycle racing for the Solihull CC. I now live in Northumberland, been
married twice and have developed a business in reproducing vintage guitar pickups see www. tonyburns.co.uk So Colin
Bell if you still have that guitar you built in Boney's woodwork lesson drop me a line.
There were six Burns went through the school Jim, Sally, Steve, Geoff and Joanne. Jim is
in Scotland, Sally Australia, Steve New Zealand, Joanne Devon, Geoff Isle of Jura. I'll be
happy to pass on messages.
Tony Burns
I live in Canada now, and would like to know of any friends from Lode
Heath High school or friends around Solihull who remember me from school in the early
70's. I lived on Knightsbridge Rd, Olton, until I emigrated in 1977 to Toronto, Canada.
Christine Jennings
I attended Lode Heath between 1969-1974. I would love to hear from
anyone who remembers me.
Nigel Wood, Dave Garnowski.
Peter Cleaver
Does anyone remember the school play "Hobsons Choice' in the summer
of '74. I attended LHS from 1969-74 and remember Colin Bell (my mother still knows his),
Ian McAlear, and others. I used to work part time at the Barley Mow pub bottling up at
weekends. I used to regularly 'hang' at Malvern Park and the Captain Locker. I went
out with a girl called Karen Parkes who also went to Lode Heath. Drop a line if you
remember me.
Garry Knox
I went to Lode Heath from 1968-'73 and had a ball - many happy memories.
I organised a couple of school reunion about 5 years ago and managed to find 120 ex-pupils
out of 160 and several teachers. It was a fantastic night and a few of us diehards still
see each other - Tony Sammons, Martin Carrington, Kim Roberts, etc. If anyone from our
year wants to add their name to the list for any future reunions, please e-mail me. I have
tried to e-mail Julie Millward, who has an entry listed in this section, but with no
success. We'd love to see you Julie (Kim would just pass out) please get in touch.
Nicki Lawrence
I attended Lode Heath from 1968-1972. Before that I went to Greswolde
infants & Juniors. Names that come to mind: Mick Parsons, Martin Stokes, (never got
any work done when they were around but always a good laugh). Worked in Solihull after
leaving school. Married Carolyn in 1977, we have two children. Moved to Calgary Canada in
1995. If anyone remembers me drop me a line.
Rob Baldwin
I left Lode Heath in '72 (I think!) - certainly missed the parties!
Remember all names (pupils & teachers) mentioned by Ian Sill and Mick Blizzard.
Was photographed for Solihull News after winning a talent contest singing 'There's
A Hole In My Bucket' (yes really) with Lyn Snipe and Wendy Bartlett. Latterly I used
to get into all sorts of trouble with Dale Rice, Kim Roberts and Jo Parker. Jo lived
just outside the school gates and I shall never forget the patience of her dear Mom
putting up with a load of us trooping round there lunch times. Other names
remembered (in same year) - Tony Samms, Martin Carrington. I'm sure I remember Rob
Baldwin too - but difficult to place with no pictures. I don't have any school
pictures from that time - anyone able to share??
Just to say I changed my email address and forgot about changing it here!
If you remember me get in touch. Don't be too offended cos I am pretty lazy with the
emails these days but promise to reply. Does Kim Roberts still live here!!?? Are you still
a 'Robbo' and not married yet. Do you remember Anne Carmicheal and does anybody hear from
Dale Rice?
Julie Millward
I remember your name Ian Sill, can't quite place you, but I love the web
site. I lived on Knightsbridge Rd also and knew the Agnew's very well , especially John,
June's brother. I am planning a visit to Solihull between May 4th
till May 18th 2004. If
anything is happening , please let me know. Thanks... Keep up the good work. I really
enjoy the website.
Christine Lee
I attended Lode Heath from 67-71. Great to read about the reunion! - really scary seeing
these old faces (some early girlfriends!) for the first time in 35 years! Fond memories of
the School and seeing all the names was a major down memory lane. I'm now living in
Auckland NZ now (have been since '88). Look forward to hearing from folk. I still need
counselling for those crucial years of my early life - esp standing outside Mr Lunnon's
office for creating trouble. Spot ya.
Steve Burns
I attended Lode Heath from 67-71. I remember the names, Pete Moulton,
Roger Duckett, Andy Hodkinson, Andy Armstrong, Martin Dalman, Dave Hancock, June Agnew,
(who lived in the same road as me), Colin Southeran?, Martin Goodwin, Steve King - can't
think of anymore at the moment. Teachers - Twiggy Harris (history and commerce), Miss
Partridge (games), Miss Dunn (RE), Mrs Dibble (English), Mr Chiddler (geography), Wally
Waldron (games and terror).....wow...those names !!! I know that Mr Waldron is still
about, I have seen him at Dovehouse Lane shops a few times over the years. I was a little
short fella with glasses. Hated Rugby and Cricket but loved Football. Still living in
Solihull.
Mick Blizzard (Blizz)
I was also at Lode Heath from 67-71and remember your name Mick (did you
used to look like the lad that did the Milky Bar Kid adverts?) I lived in Lode Lane
opposite the Olton Hall pub. Names that come to mind are:
Ian Tait (later best man at my wedding), David Owen (RIP), Peter Moulston?, Rodger
Dukkett, Janet Thatcher. Teachers were, Bob Hacket (science), Gibbo (metalwork), Mr
Blackmore (woodwork) Miss Wake (maths), Mrs Horner (ironing and floral wallpaper design)
and Mr Waldron (games). Last years spent visiting discos at the 6th Form College and
Norman Green sports Hall...Seem to remember one at the Civic Suite with Emperor Rosco with
music by the Likes of Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and Edwin Star (War, What is it Good
For).
I now live in Cheswick Green and produce this website in my spare time.
Ian Sill 
I attended Lode Heath from 1967-1971
Janet Thatcher |
1960's |
I attended lode Heath 1959 - 64 have just read Paul Reynolds submission,
what a blast from the past I remember all the teachers listed but
remember none of the pupils listed my best friend was Valerie Ashworth,
but do not know her whereabouts. If any one does would love to
hear from her
Sandra Dennis (nee Wilson)
Finally managed to use a computer and fell upon this web site. Found it
very amusing reading the comments and recognise a lot of names. Left in
1972, got married left Solihull had three children, got divorced moved
back home to Solihull!!!! Any Comments?
Keith Poulter (Polly)
I attended Lode Heath between 1962-1967. Classmates and friends included
Bob Brakewell, Mick Keen, Chris Gifford, Adrian Cartwright, Brian
Reeves, Richard Penson and Phil Robinson. Any of you chaps out there? Do
get in touch. I was Head Boy for two years, must have been 1965 and
1966. If I remember, Joy was Head Girl. Elizabeth Brightling are you
still out there? You were two years older. I spent one year in the
"sixth form". Seem to have spent most of it in the library. Lode Heath
was a great place. Many memories about the First XV Rugby team and
atheltics in the summer. Happy, secure and nurturing environment (at
least as far as I was concerned). My passion was, and is, Astronomy. Mr.
Jones encouraged that. My first lecture was about Mars to the Science
Club (first of many over the years). I finally ended up teaching from
age 24. Head of Science at the Winston Churchill School, Woking for
eleven years. Back there teaching after early retirement! I now live in
Farnham, Surrey. Married, with two children. If my maths is correct, we
must be close to a 50th anniversary soon. Anyone still in the area
organising anything? Best regards to all who remember Mr. Jones, Mr.
Blackmore, Mr. Gibbs, Mr. Fitter, Mr. Waldron, Mr. Onslow, Mr. Lunnon,
Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Keswick. With reference to the "top corridor". It
was always highly polished and very quiet. We used to take staff lunches
up to them. As Head Boy I had to take some strawberries and cream to Mr.
Lunnon in his study (along with another chap). "Did you eat any along
the way?" was the question "No" (and we had not!). He then invited us to
eat the lot!
Laurence Anslow
I taught mainly Music at Lode Heath from 1964 -68 when I moved to the
Bahamas. I would really like to hear from any pupils who were in the
band. I remember a few names like Winderidge Plowman and Stannion. A
very happy school.
Andrew Cunningham
Hello everyone, Dave Peace here. I was at the school in the sixties and
have great memories with me to this day of rugby football, tennis and
subversion! With my friend Peter Ashdown (now living in Australia) we
had a group called the Silhouettes playing regularly at local events
even school "do,s". We were both in the School play one year "On Monday
next" I have great memories of many of the persons mentioned in the
other blogs. After leaving school I played music internationally for
around 8 years at the highest level and was resident Hammond Organist at
many recording studios...I still play blues when asked. I have played on
around 20 albums and had one number one to my credit. I had a good
carear on the Board of Housewares manufacturer Meyer Corporation and now
run my own International Export consultancy with clients here and in
Europe. I have been president of our trade association and I am also on
the Board of Cranfield University. Most of all thanks to Lode Heath who
made me realise that academics and nut cases live happily together.!
Please get in touch
David Peace
I was at Lode Heath from 1964 to 1969 in the same class as Chris Wilkes,
and I have mixed memories. The first three or four years were
fantastic, great friends and great fun, every day an adventure. I
prefer not to dwell on the last year or two; if you didn't do sports you
didn't fit in and they weren't too sure what to do with you. There were
many good teachers and a few bad ones like the art teacher Mrs Horner
who spent all day doing her ironing. My English teacher Dave Littleford
was spot on when he told my parents I would be a writer, although he
probably didn't envisage making a living writing legal documents. After
I was forcibly ejected in 1969 (I still have the letter from Mr Lunnon
asking my parents to remove me from the school) I went to college and
got some A levels, went on to University and got a science degree,
trained as a patent attorney and got married. In the early 80s I
started my own business and moved to Devon where I still work for
myself. We have four houses in the West Country (don't ask - it's a bit
complicated), two Mercedes, two grown up children and two cats. I still
have the same perverted sense of humour (to the embarrassment of my
family) and I have been a life-long radio ham. I enjoy gardening, diy
and cycling, and I'm also a helicopter pilot. Not bad for someone who
was largely written off by my teachers. I often wonder what happened to
the others, Andrew (Plug) Plowman, Neil Peacock, Adrian Windridge, Tony
Randall, Richard Carter, and the girls, Ann Broughton, Anne Davies,
Marion Everett, Marian Cartwright, Hilary Fisher, Rebecca Laight etc.
Steve Craske
I was there untill 1970. With Boney Blackmore what a terrifying
experience anyone remember, Richard Norris an American who had moved to
the UK and was at LHS at the same time. I now live in South Africa.
Bill
Wimpey
I was at Lode Heath 1968-73, and remember many of you guys who have
posted here. The only person I see regularly these days is Trevor Laight,
and that's only because we work at the same company. I particularly
remember the Geography field trip to Cheddar. We went in two groups, one
having perfect weather, and the one I was part of where it rained pretty
much all week. I remember the teachers 'patrolling' the pubs every night
to ensure we weren't in there....that was their excuse anyway. Seems a
lifetime ago doesn't it?
Philip
Powell
I was at Lode Heath school for 1 year only, 1962-3. My one friend Lynne
West, I still see, others I remember are Kathleen Lewis,Janet Warren,
Gina Poulter and Shirley Thomas. We used to listen to "Fluff" on our
transistor radio on a Sunday afternoon in Elmdon Park- Great Days!
We used to go to the Civic Hall on a Monday night to see the
Applejacks-I went with them to see Its a Mad Mad World at the Gaumont
cinema in Birmingham. The lads I remember at school was Rodney
Gregory, Mick Lines,Clive Edgar and Mick Cassidy! I saw Mr Hewson
a while ago in Solihull and asked if he remembered me as he took me for
maths-he laughed and said he was only 12 at the time!! Nice man!
Please get in touch if you remember me!
Jennifer Ward
I was at Lode Heath 1968-71 when I moved to Coventry. I lived in Damson
lane with my grandparents. My best friends were Maxine Whitehouse, Lynne
Carter and Julie Roome. I would love to hear from anybody that might
remember me
Noelle Lea (Clarke)
I attended lode heath school from 1960 to 1964 my name then was Linda
Davis a few names I remember in my year were Angela Lamb Lesley Joiner
Betty Edwards Neil Wesson Graham Lacey Edwin Musgrave Geofrey Day Vanesa
Cook Susan Fairs Graham Taylor
Linda
Hancock
I attended Lode Heath from 1959 to 1964. My best mate at the time (and
still is) was Keith Masom. Although I now live in Norfolk we still keep
in touch. We put our heads together and remember the following pupils:-
Carol Wall, Sandra Derne, Elizabeth Brightling, Peter Ashdown, David
Peace, David Robbins, Susan Skidmore, Wendy Page, Penelope Manners,
Beverly Nichols, Roger(?) Morris, Mary Jones, Victor Hassell & his
sister Wendy(?), John Hewins, Geraldine Cutler, Geoffrey Thorne,
Patricia Allen, Ann Partridge & Michael Protheroe. Apologies to anyone
we have missed. Teachers were:- Mr Cook (Geographt), Mr Lunnon (Head),
Mrs Schenkle, Miss Partridge, Mrs Johnson, Mr Popplestone (squelching up
the corridor in his 'brothel creepers'), Mr Onslow (smashing teacher)
and his friend the plastacine Gerund, Mr Jones (Gen Science), Mr
Blackmore (Woodwork - unforgettable), Mr Gibbs (metal work - almost as
unforgettable), Mr Fitter (PE), Mrs Creswick (music), Mr Heston (Tech
Drawing), Mrs Lenton, Mrs Pearce (RE), Miss Williams (French), Mrs
Greenwell & Miss Porlock. I remember on one occassion either Pete
Ashdown or David Peace bringing a record by Bee Bumble and The Stingers,
of I think their version of Mozart's 40th, to a music lesson. Mrs
Creswick did play it but I don't think that she was impressed. I too
remember the 'forbidden' corridor above the music hall. I seem to
recall that the floor was of highly polished wood and that there was a
miniature train set up there as well.
ps Sorry about the typos. Names should read :- Keith Mason, and
Mr Hewston was the Tech Drawing teacher. Other pupils were Barbara
Walters, Stephanie Whiting, Colin Threadgill and Colin(?) Lakin.
Paul
Reynolds
I attended Lode Heath and TGGS and emigrated to Australia in 1969. My
earliest recollections at Lode Heath were joining the Gym Club and
canoeing on the canal at the bottom of the original playing field. To
join you had to box in the gym and I had to box Peter Watson (whatever
happened to him). I was in Kingsbury House (blue), played in goal for
the 1stXI soccer team, scrum half for the rugby team and wicketkeeper in
the cricket team.
At Lode Heath ours was a mixed class and some of the class were Peter
Watson, Peter Dyson, Ian Merriman, ? Chaplin and ? Moysen the only girls
I recall were Jean Simpson and Margaret Bowles? After moving to Dingle
Lane I recall the playing for the Ist XV out in front of the school and
Martin Crump and David Hill were members of that team as well as being
prefects. I have attached a
recent photo taken in
Albany on the south coast of Western Australia about 400kms from Perth
and would love to hear from any old classmates as I visit UK every
couple of years.
Ernie Deavin
Mostly happy memories of a truly great school. Came out with 5 O'levels
and a broken collar bone.
Chris Wilkes
I attended Lode Heath from 1965 to 1970, following 6 years at Greswolde
Infants & Juniors. I took early retirement after 35 years in the
Electricity Supply Industry eighteen months ago & now work part time for
an Energy & Environmental Consultancy. I now live on the countryside
edge of the Black Country in Stourbridge with my wife & 3 children who
post Uni - still refuse to leave home!!! I remember Lode Heath so well
(favourite teachers - Littlewood, Haggit, & Jones).....Does anyone
remember me?
Eric
Thomas
Attended Lode Heath 1965-1970. Does anyone know what happened to Lance
Vasey, Paul Sandom, &, Virginia Springer?.
Eric Thomas
I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. I attended 1968-1972,
and was one of the first pupils to do cookery, along with Neil Mason,
Phil Sutherland, and a few others. I finally changed careers from being
a Chef to being a Postman in 2000. I am now living 600 miles away in
North-west Scotland, and am actually compiling a book on my younger
years. I would appreciate any help in regards to photos and snippets of
info in regards to Lode Heath while I was there.
Christopher Cooper
Hi, does anyone remember me - I was at Lode Heath from 1966 until 1971
(approx). I used to live at Lugtrout Lane, and remember many friends,
especially Judy Aspinall, Candy Monk, Anne Beasley etc etc.
Audrey Freeman (now Acton)
I attended LHS between 1964 and 1969. Reading through all the memories
on your site, of which, by the way, I came across looking for something
else, brings a lot back to me, teachers and students alike. Mr Blackmore,
Mr Gibbs, Messers Waldron, Chidler, Haggarty, Harris and of course Mr
Lunnon. The Ladies included, Mrs Dibble, Miss Ball, and the dreaded Mrs
Johnston. She was small and had very short hair and although I was tall
then, If I was caught running she would stop me and catch the hair that
is just in front of my ear and twist it up and march me off to class.
Punishment was another thing. Mr Blackmore and Mr Gibbs used a thick
cane, Mr Haggarty used a pump and Mr 'Wally' Waldren used a very
thin cane, called LuLu ide in a flick type manner. Anyone remember the
'forbidden corridor' upstairs that connected the two top corridors. Only
teachers and Prefects were aloud to use this, everyone else had to walk
back down the stairs, go along past the assembly hall and back up the
other stairs. Best thing I liked then about school was the 'hometime'
bell, now I would love to go back in time and cherish every moment. Time
is a journey we must all take, what we do with it is up to us. we pass
this way only once. Life is not a rehearsal, thank you Lode Heath for
some great times.
Ian
Mitchell
I attended Chappel
Fields junior school and then went on to Lode Heath from 1965 to 1970 - I think.
I had a catastrophic time at Lode Heath, I'm afraid - and I can't really remember many of
my classmates names, (hysterical amnesia, I think they call it), but I'm still in email
contact with Dave Smith.
You won't remember me either, I tried to avoid attending where possible.
Like most misfits I ended up in Amsterdam, where thanks to the Dutch Open U. I got me some
qualifications, and I now own half of the Reeves Montgomery advertising agency. American
wife - Paula, identical twin sons Sean & Dylan.
Mark Reeves
Left in '69. Kept in contact with a few people e.g. Pauline Stevenson,
Alan Tonks, Janice Wilshere. Married Ken Hodson. Remember being in the gang on 'the green'
by Redlands Road. Went to the reunion in '99 - saw Tony Randall, Adrian Windridge,
Jeannette Irving; went with Janice. Live and work in Meriden but parents live on Damson
Wood Estate. Have made contact with Lindsey Brown via another site. Love to hear
from anyone who remembers me - will try to get the grey matter working on the faces!!! Old
age eh!
Jean Snipe
I remember Mr Blakemore and Mr Gibbs, and I remember fellow student
Graham Lacey imitating in a loud voice one of the teachers in the rectangle corridors, and
us all jumping to attention. I remember one of the yearly play productions organised by Mr
Onslow and Miss Shepherd, I know I played Jerry Winterton one year and had a passionate
screen kiss with someone whose name escapes me. 
Peter Nicholls
I attended Lode Heath around 1964 - 69. Remember Tony Wood, John Ash, Chris Parker, Steven
Young, Neil Peacock, Adrian Windridge, Tony Randall, Anne Broughton, Rebecca Laight,
Lindsay Brown, Pauline Stevenson, Virfginia Springer, Dave Barnfield, Mick Thomas, Mar
Treverton, Rod Perks ......et al. How's about getting in Touch ..
Chris Wilkes
Hey remember me, I remember Jean Snipe and Pauline Stevenson and most
other people named. I attended from 1964 - 1968.
Gillian Ogden
I attended Hatchford Brook primary school in the 1950's then went to Lode Heath Grammar
while they were building the schools Harold Cartwright and Harold Malley. I left Harold
Cartwight in June 1965 to come to Australia. I was in form 5 (abysmal 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. Grateful for any news
Linda Argall
I attended Lode Heath from 1963 to 1968. All a bit of a fuzz.
Can anyone enlighten me?.
Rick Spicer
I Attended Lode Heath from 59 - 63 and would be
interested to hear from anyone from that time
Ivan Nimmo |
1950's |
I attended Lode Heath School, leaving in 1956. Classmates included
Malcolm Farr, Hilton King and John Ardern. Great memories. Now living in
Sydney, Australia.
Neville
Kent
I attended lode heath from 1953/57 I was in Mr Hanyes class he suffer
from asthma so he was always having to go home, we was told to go and
find another class to go to. My friends was Mike Williams, Brian
Deighton, I can remember Mr Blackmore and his stories of when he was in
war, Mr Gibbs the metal work teacher. Does anybody remember me?
Barry Mason
I attended the school from 1952 to 1956. Anyone remember Mr Towner the
french teacher and Mr Blackmore the woodwork teacher?
Dave
Sanders
Hi Eric, I remember you from 3A. glad to see you are still kicking. I
moved to Toronto in 1960 so I lost touch with everyone.
Peter
Brooks
I attended Lode Heath from 1950 to 1955 my friend then was Heather
Goodwin. I married and had one son then adopted a son. In 1990 my
husband & I went to live in Cyprus for 4 yrs intending to retire there
but came back in 1994 because of family problems. We now live in
Bournville. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Beryl
Line
I attended Lode Heath school in 1950/55 most of that time in class 3A.
Best memories are of Mr Gibbs and Mr Blackmore the metalwork and
woodwork teachers where I seem to have spent most of my time.<anything
to get out of History. Both my sisters Barbara and Mollie Hammond also
attended the school in the two years before me. I now own a village
Garage and specialise in vehicle recovery mainly in the Warwick area and
cover the motorways around the midlands. I am married to joy who also
works in the business and have a son and three great grand kids. Philip
my son is now a partner in the business and I tend to push most of the
work his way. Age does catch up on you. Sadly we lost Barbara some
years ago despite a very hard fight on her part with breast cancer.
Mollie has now moved to Pembrokeshire and is enjoying life by the sea
side. I doubt I will ever retire, Joy says I will die with my mobile at
the ready and a heavy recovery truck to take me away. She could well be
correct.
Eric
Hammond
Hi i attend lode heath high school between 1956 -1960 does anybody
remember me. i was very friendly with Anne and Gill Aston, Jean Corbett
and Stephanie Gues, also Pam Morris would love to hear from anybody
attending lode heath at the same time as me
Josie Gulliver
I attended Lode
Heath 1956-1961. I lived in Lugtrout Lane from 1949 until 1959 and also attended Catherine
de Barnes C of E School. I would love to hear from anyone who might remember me or my
family from this time.
Sue Hill
Does anyone remember Dave Sumner who attended Lode Heath around 1956 - 59. His class mates
would have been people like Kenny Fleetwood and Stan Smith. David moved from Solihull when
his father was transferred to the West country (Bristol or Bath to be more precise).
Local pop scene enthusiasts may not know this but Dave, a brilliant guitarist, became a
professional musician in 1961, played for Johnny, Mike and the Shades (a frequent guest on
Brian Mathews BBC Saturday Club, many TV shows and of course the now famous Cavern in
Liverpool). "The Shades" are
one of the bands on the Cavern museum Wall of Fame. It was from this band that Gerry
Marsden (The Pacemakers) first heard the song "You'll Never Walk Alone" taped it
being performed and recorded his own version under the helpful hand of his manager Brian
Epstein of Beatles fame.
Dave then moved to the reformed "Mal Ryder and the Spirits" band "The
Primitives" which included people like Pick Withers, eventually of Dire Straits fame.
He moved to Italy and played for the top Italian band in its day "Cameleonti"
before becoming a full time session musician there. He's still playing at the ripe old age
of 57, still has long hair and still wears black
Noel Lawrence
Attended Lode Heath 1951-55 Anyone out there I know? Anne Walker was my friend back then,
I'm now in Texas USA
Gillian Rawlins |
1940's |
Attended Junior & Senior Schools (1942-1950)Plyed in junior school
football team along with Lionel Lee, Brian Palmer, Alan Roberts, tony
Lewis. Other friends were Malcolm Hoare, Fred Harrison, Valerie Ogg,
wendy Milburn. I know lionel and Brian are still in the area but would
like to hear from any others of my vintage.
Keith Knaggs
Val still lives local and would love to hear from anyone who attended
Lode Heath School from 1948 to 52.
Valerie Smith, nee White
I attended lode heath in 1939 at the age of 11 yrs can remember age 13
going under corridors when air raids began. Can remember bombs dropping
bottom of hermitage rd where i lived and the whole of the pinder family
killed that bad morning. My school before lode heath was Catherine -de-barnes
started aged 3 to 11 Head mistress mrs Hammond am now aged 82 please get
in touch if you were around in this era.
Jack
Lyons
How time flies! I attended LHS between 1945 and 1955 (in both the
infant/junior and senior schools) What stands out most in my memory is
having to attend country dancing classes in the gym run by Miss
Partridge and Mrs Johnson during wet lunch breaks and headmaster Arthur
Lunnun patroling the corridors with his cane at hand. My old chums then
were John Ford, Graham Tarver, John Wright, Bob Kimberley, Garnet
Hopkins, Malcolm Farr and Hilton King. I recently discovered that one of
my old class-mates, Derek Smith, died recently. I worked with Derek for
a while after we left school at the Birmingham Mail before I moved
abroad to work on newspapers in Africa. The educational system at Lode
Heath could not have been too bad in the '50s after all, as I ended my
working life as a senior copy editor for a large Dutch publishing
house. Are any of my old chums from the 1950s 'A' stream still around?
Are they also dinosaurs like myself? I would be delighted to hear from
any of the old gang.
Richard Freeman
I have just been in contact by email with Joan Cleaver after all these
years.
I was at Lode Heath from 44 to 47 and remember Mr. Lunnon and Mrs
Shenkle plus the PT teacher and the gardening teacher. My Brother and
sister were also there. Stan Page, I met last year when he visited me
here in Cornwall. My memory isn't as good as it was, but I still have
fond memories of the good old days. Excellent school and teachers Thank
you
David
Lawrence
I was at Lode Heath during the war years and well remember the air raid
shelters, also potatoe picking also smoking behind the gym. The winters
when we went skating on the pond not far from there and the many times
I got the cane for throwing snowballs at the Solihull High School pupils
as they went past. Old school friends were David Lemon, Donald Bedford
and many others I cannot now remember, also remember cooking classes
with the many nice things we learned to produce, does anyone remember the
bus put on to bring us pupils from the Wheatsheaf each day. I left
there to go to Handsworth Tech and from there into the Army eventually
left England in 1955 to come to N.Z. would like to hear from anyone who
remembers me there
Geoff Field
I attended Load Heath School from 1947 to 1951 and remember Mr Lunnon
and many of the others Mr Dibble was my form teacher I believe he
married the science teacher but cannot remember her name. Anyone out
there remember me would love to hear from you via the website.
Grace Roberts (Buxton)
Attended Lode
Heath from '45 - '51 love to hear from anyone. Headmaster Mr Lunnon.
Favourite teacher Mr George King, a real comedian. Remember cold showers after gym.
Brrrrrr!
Doreen Adams
I started at Lode Heath Sept 1947 -51.
I remember Mr Haines Geography affectionately known as " Dickie".
Mr (Spud) Wood, Science. Both really nice teachers.
Some of the pupils I recall - Brian Goodchild, Roy Kendrick, Ron Chamblain,
Fred Bird, Peter Hatcher, John Daglish, Kay Field, Peggy Gill, Marlene Watson,
Shiela Brough. Would like to hear from anyone of that era
Tim Weatherhead
I attended Lode Heath School from 1945-49. Attached is a class photo
from that era.
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I can identify only some of my class-mates, as follows
Bottom row: 3rd from left: June Jeffries; 4th Peggy Bragg; 5th David Gray; 6th
Headmaster Arthur Lunnun
7th Grace Rowe.
Middle row: 3rd from left Jean Bull; 4th Audrey Harding; 7th Betty
Tarver.
Top row: 2nd from left Brian Hyde (?); 3rd John Grigg; 6th Bernie
Sheriff.
If anyone can fill in the missing names, please let me know. I now live in Hamilton,
Ontario, Canada
Fred Billings
I attended Lode heath 1944-1949. Anyone remember Gordon Snipe David
Lewis or Mr Blackmore, Mrs. Greenwood & Miss Helena Williams.
I now live near Toronto & would like to hear from anyone from that era.
Neal Sidaway
Does anyone remember Doug Dorman or Brenda Dorman (nee Lewis) from their
school days?. Doug spent a short time at Lode Heath school sometime between 1943 &
1948 and Brenda, who lived in Bordesley Green at the time attended Waverley school in
Small Heath.
It would be great to hear from any of their old school friends.
Tony Dorman
I attended Lode Heath way back in the dark ages,1942-1945. Would like to
hear from anyone from that time period. Names I recall are James Sturgis, Dicky Pearson,
Doris Turner, John Hassell, Mike Trotter and Sid Porter. Headmaster was Mr Lunnen. I now
live in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Deryk Pawsey
Attended 1940/44 junior/senior. Class Teachers in 1B1,2B2and 3B, Miss's
Rodgers and Johnson and the 14 year old's dream from Wales, Miss Williams. Names I
remember Dick White, Dick Harrison, Margaret Parker, Rita Hackett, John Skidmore and of
course there were the other Foxs. Betty, Joyce, Eileen, Fred, Geoff and Eric. Delighted to
hear from anyone this ancient and still remember who they are ????
Harry Fox
I started at Lode Heath in 1939, firstly in the juniors, then into the
seniors until I left in JULY 1944. I well remember the air raid shelters, the boys digging
for victory, Mr McCabe the school caretaker, Mr Lunnon, Mrs Shenkell, Mrs Abbott, Mrs
Greanwell, MrAmos, would love to have contact with anyone.
Joan Cleaver
I attended over the period 39/44 like Joan Cleaver. Outstanding memories
include- Mrs Johnson (gym) Miss Williams (gym) - potato picking (mandatory) also Messer's
Lunnon and Shenkle, the others forgotten in time. The 6 mile walk home, when someone '
nicked' your bike, or having to push it because of punctures. Students that I remember
include, Starr, Tonks, Lawrence, Sturgis and Stiles.
Derek Musty
Lode Heath School - Website
Lode Heath school is a co-educational County Comprehensive School within Solihull
Local Educational Authority. Pupils aged 11-16 attend this school with around 200 pupils
in each of the five year groups. The school first opened in 1939 and was the base from
which a number of other Solihull schools were started. Web site: www.lodeheath.solihull.sch.uk
Neil Prince has produced a website with lots of information on Lode Heath School.
If you attended between 1974-79 then this one is especially for you.
www.lodeheath1979.fslife.co.uk
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Head teachers of Lode Heath School:
1939-1970 Mr Arthur Lunnun
1970-1983 Mr David Wylds
1983-1992 Mr Tony Evans
1992-1998 Mr Graham Robb
1998- Mr Mark Juby |
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