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Solihull area. Entries relating to schools listed to the left can be viewed by clicking on the name of that school. Non school or schools not listed (left) can be found below. Last Updated May 05, 2008 Click here to search by name (600+ Names) Posted Monday, April 7, 2008 Simon Digby School Hi, does anyone want to get in touch. I left in 1991 and would like to hear from anyone who left at the same time. Roy Griffiths Posted Monday, March 10, 2008 Bishop Glancey RC School I was in the original group that started when the school first opened. Some of my class were the twins Mary & Rita Waldren, Elizabeth Bennet Rice, Denise Allen. Mr Adkins was head, Mr Mullen deputy & English, Mr Hill Geog, Mr Elks (who married Sue Hill) PE, Mr Cushenan Maths. We began in 2nd Year. Mr Elks and Sue Hill took a group of us Youth Hostelling to Derbyshire I think. Anyone remember that trip. It snowed a lot. Can't remember any other names at the moment. Mary Farr (Now Moore) Posted Monday, February 4, 2008 Searching for Hayley Barton in the Shirley/Solihull area. Lost touch a few years back and would really like to find out how you are doing. I'm sure you remember Jay! Would love to hear from you. Posted Monday, January 28, 2008 Does anyone Know the whereabouts of Paul and Mandy Evans (twins) and Suzanne, lived in Daylesford Road, in the 60's and their parents, Ted and Beryl Evans. Desperately trying to find them for my Mom Lynne Morton Posted Thursday, January 3, 2008 Does anyone know the whereabouts of the Evans Family that ran Evans Hardware in Shirley in the 60's and 70's, Rodney or Pamela Roy Hollis Posted Monday, 19 November 2007 Francis Way Maternity Home. I resided there from Nov 1969 until Feb 1970. I would love to make contact with anyone who stayed there at the same time as me. NB I was happily reunited with my daughter 7 years ago. Nora Armstrong Posted Thursday, November 8, 2007 Hi, my name is Isabel and im spanish. i have just moved to the UK, and im trying to find a person who was living and hopefully already live in Solihull. We met 6-7 years ago in Torrevieja (Spain) but we lost contact after a while. His name is Scott Jukes, so really hope, he can read this or someone who know him. If so, i would be really happy to hear again from you. Isabel Posted Thursday, September 13, 2007 Kineton High School I attended kineton high school in 1972/1973 until I moved to Canada and lost touch with an old friend Pauline Walsh. If anyone knows where I can contact her, please email me. Thanks Anna Balian (D'souza) Posted Monday, September 10, 2007 Who remembers Kenneth, Winifred or Richard Perry? They lived at Shirley Road in the Seventies and ran the post-office there. Richard was also a member of a local athletic club. Please e-mail me if you can help me Eric Posted Monday, August 13, 2007 School: Lawrence's College Does anyone have any info about a Lawrence College in or around Solihull. My mother went there about 1915-20? Mary Thompson Posted Thursday, August 9, 2007 I would appreciate it if someone could help me find somewhere that i can find out about Shirley Residential School and its residents. Anyone with old records of children they took in from around the 1930's onwards. Kelly Posted Monday, July 30, 2007 I would like to hear from anyone who remembers the Moore family that lived at 261 Horrell Road, Sheldon between 1951 - 1956. Their names were Ronald, Beryl, Peter, Kathleen, Patricia and Roger. Kathy Webb Posted Monday, July 30, 2007 Trying to contact my cousin, Peter Rickerby. I live in Seattle. Can someone please give me his email address or give him mine-thanks! Glenis Rickerby Posted Wednesday, July 18, 2007 Would like to hear from any one who attended Kingshurst Junior School 1956-1960 or Kingshurst High School for Girls 1960-1965. Kathy Webb nee Moore Posted Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Please help me locate my birth mother. her name was Margeret Welch and i was born on 27th july 1954.i now live in australia and would love to locate her or any siblings i may have. my paternal fathers name was charles fellows and i believe my mother was 16 y.o. at the time and of irish descent. if you have any information please contact me via email Philip Melkovs Posted Tuesday, July 3, 2007 Father Hudsons Mother & Baby Home, Francis Way I'm looking for any information on father hudsons home. Was it a children's home, adoption society, mother and baby home or a school or all of those. My Auntie Kathleen (Scully) sadly died there in 1956 following the birth of her son who we know was adopted out. Unfortunately, we do not even know the whereabouts of her grave although we understand she was buried nearby. Any information would be gratefully appreciated by her family. Heather Posted Thursday, May 10, 2007 Does anyone know how I can get in touch with ex-Silhill Wanderers player Bob Rutter in Adelaide? Roger Keight Posted Sunday, May 13, 2007 I am trying to trace a couple, Dr. Brian Robinson and his wife Deirdre, whom we knew during their stay in the U.S. many years ago. They lived until recently on Meriden Rd. in Hampton-in-Arden. I think they may have moved, or perhaps one of them has passed away. Any information would be much appreciated! Ann Boyer Posted Monday, March 26, 2007 I am hoping to find my sister Jill's friend for her. Anne (Ann) Walker was at Lode Heath School with Jill (Gillian Rawlins) in the 1950's. Anne lived in Highwood Avenue and after school worked in the pharmacy at Hobs Moat. My friend Marie Ball also worked there. I am still in touch with Marie. We both live in Australia. Jill lives in Texas, she would be thrilled to hear from Ann. Jackie Burbidge (nee Rawlins) Posted Monday, February 19, 2007 Looking for my Mother, the only name I have been given is Elizabeth Kelly, I was born on the 19th November 1953 in Selly Oak Birmingham, and given the name Edward, I was placed in Father Hudson's Home in Coles Hill for adoption. I have been told my mother is of Irish descent and worked as a Bus Conductress in that area. I am looking to find my roots and see if my mother is still alive and if I have any Brothers and Sisters. Anyone with any information, please get in touch. Jon Leighton-Clarke (ne Edward Kelly) Posted Monday, February 5, 2007 I am currently researching a play and one of the main character's is of an unmarried mother in the 40's/50's/60's - we would love to speak to women who may have attended an Unmarried Mother's Home about their experiences - all information will be kept in the strictest confidence and handled sensitively. - Please get in touch. Thank you Jane Jackson Posted Monday, December 11, 2006 Tudor Grange Special School I attended Tudor Grange Special School from October 1966 through till November 1968. I made several friends through out those 2 Years, I left because my family moved to sydney australia, I am still trying to contact my long lost best friends Kevin Knight and Alan Vaughn also Alan Mansell if amybody remembers me or knows of their where abouts please email: Mr Norman Stanley Posted Monday, October 23, 2006 Desperately trying to find my birth mother, her name at time of my birth was Margaret Welsh, I was born on 27th july 1954. I now live in australia and would be extremely grateful for any information on her or my father Charles Fellows. Philip Melkovs Posted Monday, October 23, 2006 Looking for Michael Smith from Solihull who i served with in the royal air force from 1980- 1986. ages around 42-45 . any one know of information regarding mike i would be really grateful. Jock Ross Posted Monday, October 16, 2006 I attended Handsworth Technical School Birmingham between 1953 and 1956 leaving after 'o' levels to take up an apprenticeship with Birmingham and Blackburn Construction Co Ltd in Bordesley Green Birmingham. Would like to get in touch with anyone who remembers me. John Irish Posted Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Hermitage Childrens Home Any information please on the Hermitage Childrens Home, any person out there that was there? 1963 is a long time ago but the happy memorys are still in my mind. Stephan Shuttleworth Posted Monday, August 21, 2006 Tudor Grange Special School My Name is Norman Stanley I attended the school between October 1966 and November 1968, I left the school in 1968 because my family moved to Sydney Australia, I now live in Mownray Tasmania,I am wondering if anybody knows of the where abouts of Kevin Knight and Alan Vaughn. My Email address is npstanley55@bigpond.com, I will look forward to recieving any replys Posted Monday, August 7, 2006 Solihull College Blossomfield Campus I attend Solihull College Blossomfield Campus 1996-97. I studied Acsess to Photography and Digital Imaging and would like to find a friend who was on the same courseher name is Karen Jones. I think she lived on Fallowfield Rd near Load Lane. She is in her early 40,s and has a son called ben who would be about 12 years old now, please email me if anyone knows her as i would like to meet her again the last time i seen her was in the Barley Mow in July 1997 Faruq Khan Posted Friday, August 4, 2006 Paget/Pearson I am searching for Michael and Kenneth Paget and the Pearson family that lived on Tibland Road, Olton. Please contact me if you remember them. Thanks I am also doing some history research about the Gospel Lane area: Fox Hollies park, the old scout hut and the allotments in the Sixties and Seventies. If you remember this area please contact me. Eric Posted Monday, July 31, 2006 Kingshurst Comprehensive I attended Kingshurst Comprehensive until 1984 then I left to America and have not been back since. I plan to return soon and would like to link up with some of my old school friends. Dean Coles (Hogan), Craig Griffiths (Lantern), Steven Eval and Steven Andrews (Skin) are just a few to name. Olly Duffus Posted Wednesday, July 26, 2006 St Josephs, Coleshill I attended St Josephs Which was part of Father Hudsons Homes from 1953 until 1958. There must have been 500pupls at that school and over a 1000 at the homes and yet at 63 years old and having travelled the world for 40 years I have met not one person who would have been there at the time stated. If there is anyone out there who was around send me a note and I promise to reply Lawrence Morahan Posted Monday, July 24, 2006 Father Hudon's Please anyone in this school from 1945-1960 who remembers me i would love to hear from you. I have had no contact with anybody since i left and would like to catch up and talk about the old times there. Lawrence Morahan Posted Friday, May 12, 2006 DESPERATELY SEEKING BRIAN WALKER! My name is Steve Jones. I am a student at the International Film School of Wales and together with my colleague, Matthew Evans, have made a documentary about rail enthusiasts. One enthusiast we need to track down is Brian Walker. Our enquiries have led us to Dickens Heath Council and so we were wondering whether Brian is employed there and if so, whether you could forward our details on to him. For our film to be marked properly, our tutors need to see we have gained the necessary permission from our contributors. As Brian gave a (fine) interview, it is important that we contact him. We hope you can help us with our quest! Many thanks and kind regards, Steven Jones and Matthew Evans. Steve Jones Posted Friday, April 14, 2006 School: Cockshut Hill I left Cockshut Hill Secondary Modern in 1959 (head teacher Miss Smith) I was in class 4.1 - Miss Allen, does anyone know of the whereabouts of old classmates Ann Davis, Anita Badham, Suzanne Clarke, Cynthia Harris, Linda Page, June Langdon, Faith Maddox, Nadine Collier. Or if anyone reading this was in that class would love to hear from you. Carole Lovell nee George Posted Monday, April 10, 2006 Francis Way Father Hudson Unmarried Mothers Home I am looking for information re: Francis Way Father Hudson Unmarried Mothers Home Bentley Heath, Knowle, Solihull. Around 1955- 1961. Anyone knowing of this place I would gratefully receive knowledge you may be able to share. Thank you. Debbie Paterson Posted Monday, March 27, 2006 School: Silvermere Road I would like to hear from old friends in the Sheldon Solihull are. I attended Silvermere Road School in the 1940's. I was also known as Cathy Rollins. I live in America now. Catherine Pearson Posted Monday, March 20, 2006 I would very much like to hear from anyone who frequented the Arden School of Dancing, Warwick Road from 1949-52.we had a lot of innocent fun on Friday evenings, a few marriages resulted from first meetings there,but not mine! Margot Hollyer (Cassidy) Posted Friday, March 3, 2006 School: St. Patricks I went to St Patricks in Earlswood from 1970 to 1972 and having come from a multi cultural school in the middle of Birmingham this lovely little church school was a real culture shock. I loved the fact that it was near to the canal as it reminded me of inner city Birmingham and I used to run away to the 'cut' after school most days. This was mostly due to being scared to walk home anywhere near Karen Pettinger and Fiona Hemus. They were a scary pair. Thanks goodness for Lynne Greves and her big sister Virginia as they used to scare the others off. Thanks Greves', you made school a bit easier. Julie Evans Posted Monday, February 20, 2006 Does anyone know what happened to John Watts. I last new him way back in 1985. He was then Project Director for Associated British Catering Equipment and lived in Solihull. He was simply the best man I have ever worked for and would be grateful if anyone can update me. Thanks in advance. Paul Metcalfe Posted Monday, January 30, 2006 School: Simon Digby I went to simon digby in 1980 and would love 2 chat 2 some old mates or any people who also went to this school around this time Lisa Little Posted Tuesday, November 8, 2005 I'm writting from France so I hope you will understand my english. I'm looking for my penfriend I had in the years of+/- 1973 called Claire Stoakley. I lost her adress and I'll be very happy to hear her again. All I can remerber that she had 2 sisters Helen and Jane, his father is Peter Stoakley. Their parents used to sing in a choral I think. Her mother worked like a chimist or something like that may be in a clinic or hospital. If you have any informations about this family it will be a realy happyness for me. Many thanks from France ! Paillet Posted Tuesday, August 30, 2005 St Margarets Olton/Malvern Hall I lived in Brookvale road with my brother Peter and family. I would dearly like to get in touch with anyone who remembers us or any one from Brookvale road. I am now 58 and living in London and Peter is 63 and living in Cornwall. I went to church at St Margarets and then the Congregational church where I later got married in 1966. My brother belonged to the Venturers youth club in Olton. So many people I would like to hear from again. Sylvia Campbell nee Vernon Posted Monday, August 29, 2005 Does anyone remember the names Gladys and Shirley Kelly? They werw sister, Gladys would have been born about 1920-1925 and Shirely maybe 10 years later? Gladys (known as Gwen) died in her twenties leaving a young son. They are my grandmother and great aunt and I would love to know more. There last address was Rangoon Road, Solihull Helen Talbot Posted Monday, August 29, 2005 Whitesmore School All the teachers said i would be a loser well im not. living in wolves now got a little girl drop us an email. Kirk Butler Posted Monday, August 22, 2005 Kingshurst Comprehensive 1977 - 1982 Attended Kingshurst Comprehensive from '77 to 1982. Still live in the area and work as a postman. Would be interested in hearing from anyone who remembers me. PS I would love to arrange a reunion. Matthew Rachel Posted Friday, August 19, 2005 Anyone remember or have any news of Ron and Doris Edge who ran the Sunday Club in Solihull in the late fifties/early sixties? Alan Moore Posted Monday, July 25, 2005 Shirley High School I am researching my family history and have been told that the school used to belong to an ancestor. My mother, Carol Wild, attended the school but can't remember dates poss late 40's. Would be pleased to hear from anyone who knows any history of the school or buildings. Linda Monarch Posted Monday, July 18, 2005 Hello I'm looking for an old teacher friend named Philip Mayhew, wife Emma. Please contact Grenouye, would love to get in touch with you again. Renée Lyne Girard Posted Monday, June 27, 2005 Kingshurst Comprehensive My husband Stuart Michael Anthony Perry finished school (then Kingshurst Comprehensive) in 1988, and he had to leave Solihull before he received his already-issued GCSE certificate. He now needs this certificate as he is willing to pursue his studies. Could anyone please tell me how to apply for it and have it sent to us where we are now, in the UAE, or kindly give us an email address to ask about it. Thank you very much for any help you could provide. Mona El Samaty Posted Thursday, June 16, 2005 Cockshut Hill BoysSchool 1960-64 Trying to get in touch with some of the lads from 4B/4C. Geoff Lapthorne, Dixy Wickham, Allen Meaden, John Davies (Twin sister Brenda) If your out there let me know. It would be nice to re-visit the past and see how you are all doing. Michael Brady Posted Thursday, May 26, 2005 I am searching for Richard Perry. He lived with his parents at 188 Gospel lane from 1971-1976. His parents Kenneth and Winifred owned also a grocery and the outdoor at 184 and 186 Gospel Lane. It was opposite Fox Hollies Park and next the old scout hut. Before them the Hawkins family owned the shops. Please let me know if you can help me with any information if you remember them or the shops. Thanks. Eric Posted Monday, May 3, 2005 Arden School 1980's I went to Arden school when I was 13 to 16, back in '80 to '84. Am hoping to get in touvh with anyone from that tme. If anyone remembers me, Stephen Memmott (Frog) please contact me. Our form tutor at the time was Mrs Pollock the art teacher. I'm now living in Ilkley, West Yorkshire. Contact me if you remember me!!! Stephen Memmott Posted Monday, March 21, 2005 Arden School 1970's I moved to the US in 1979 at age 12. I'm trying to find friends from Dorridge/Knowle. I'm looking for; Jonathan Green, David Thompson, Ian Wishart, Adrian Jonsa Jones, Chris Heatley, Colin Davis, Chris Clarke, Richard Ingram, Duncan Stanley, Jimmy Nash. Mark Beattie Posted Saturday, February 26, 2005 Shirley Heath Junior School We are celebrating our 50th Anniversary this year, and are hosting a reunion for staff and pupils of the school at the end of March. If you have any interesting memories to share with us, or if you would like to purchase tickets for the reunion evening - please contact the school office. Posted Friday, February 18, 2005 Kineton High School 1950/60's Hello, I'm the daughter of BEN GALVIN who went to Kineton High School back in the 50's and trying to trace the following people and was hoping someone from that area would be able to help. TONY TOPPING, SPARROW (don't know full name) MICHAEL BARTON and PHILLPOT. It is soon approaching my father's 60th so would love to try and trace his old school chums to surprise him. If anyone is reading this and know of these people please would you get in touch it would be much appreciated. Thank you and kind regards. BEN's daughter Sharon. Sharon Cammidge Posted Friday, February 4, 2005 Lode Heath School Anyone know what became of Arthur Lunnon - he was my uncle and I lost touch after 1972. Ken Ward Posted Tuesday, January 18, 2005 Solihull Deaf Childrens Club -60s & 70s Does anyone have any photos or details of children and their families who were members of the Solihull Deaf Childrens Club? We used to meet at Ulverley Juniors School, and had some great Christmas Parties and Summer Outings to various places in the UK. I would love to hear from any members from the mid-1960s and the 1970s. Photos would be fantastic to see as well. I live in Scotland now with rest of the Cooper Clan, please get in touch. Christopher Cooper Posted Tuesday, January 18, 2005 Hiya, does anybody remember a David Maybury? I'm trying to track him down, but i'm not quite sure what school he went to? I know for a fact, that he still lives in Shirley, Solihull today. He is married and has a little boy. Can you help?? Sarah Jones Posted Wednesday, December 15, 2004 Streetsbrook Infant School See the message below posted July 3. If Kieran Gilberthorpe or anyone who knows him sees this, please ask him to contact me because the email address below is no longer active. James Bicknell Posted Monday, October 18, 2004 Hi any ex solihull people now living in melbourne austalia want to e-mail me and see if we can all get together Ron Brown Posted Thursday, September 23, 2004 Lode Lane Solihull 1939 til 1944 Some time ago I had contact with a John Davies or Davis who used to live in Heath Road Elmdon Heath and who worked for the railway along with another old friend a Dennis Berry of Hermitage Road Solihull. I have lost contact with John since he retired especially all his memories of the steam trains etc, my husband of over fifty years also a Lode Lane boy is a steam fanatic so to have contact with John again would be great. Joan Cutler Posted Monday, August 30, 2004 Please could you put me in touch with any old girls from acocks green convent or nuns at the retreat hosue in St Bernards Road convent. I was at Acocks Green convent and left in 1948. Would be grateful for any info however small. Diana Mentor (nee Harris) Posted Monday, August 16, 2004 I am looking for information about Phillip Skeltcher who was an architect in Solihull during the 1920's. Can you help please? karen al-ghabban Posted Monday, August 16, 2004 School: "Francis Way" Hi . i am trying to contact anyone who was in Francis Way in 1960 to 1961. It was in Bentley Heath, Knowle. If you were there , please get in contact. Kathleen Muir/K Wright Posted Friday, August 13, 2004 Hi my names Helen, I went to St Margarets school Olton from 1993 till 2000, I am looking for anyone who was there between these times especially Stephanie Rose Foley! Thanks Helen Posted Wednesday, August 4, 2004 I am looking for Stan Smith who lived in Elmdon Heath went to lode heath school in the 50,s we used to knock around together we both went to Southend late 50.s with our girlfriends: also Roy Rees who also lived in Elmdon Heath. I lived in Mill Lane my dad was the solihull window cleaner. Ron (Ronnie) West Posted Monday, August 2, 2004 Hi, I went to Knowle Primary School from 1967 to 1968/9. Among my teachers were Mrs Furness and Mr Hampshire. Fellow students were Padmore, Cull, Tudor, Ludlow, Whitely, Watts, Hyde, Barber et al. I am an Australian and returned here in 1970. I'm curious to see if anyone remembers me. Max Foley Posted Tuesday, July 13, 2004 Can any one tell me more about a shop called "Wallis Down Stores" it was on Gospel Lane in the Seventies. Eric Posted Saturday, July 3, 2004 Streetsbrook Infant School My name is Kieran Gilberthorpe. I'm age 14. I was at Streetsbrook from 1994-96 and moved Lincolnshire away from Solihull when i was in year 2. Now... for 7 years i've been trying to track my friends from Streetsbrook on the internet but unfortunately, i have had no luck. I'm looking for some old friends: Adam Rogers, James Bicknell, Christopher Jones. They'll all be 14 Kieran Gilberthorpe Posted Monday, June 28, 2004 I've have been looking for my best friend nicola sweeny for six months now. I went to school (victoria primary) with her for five years and if her or any body who knows her knows were she lives and/or what her phone number is will they please e-mail me as soon as possible Kirsty Walker Posted Saturday, June 26, 2004 I'm searching for info on how I can get hold of Don Gould who was a friend of mine in the 70s,,,,,,,,,,,,,if you have any clues I would be so happy to hear from you! thanks Frances Shelley Posted Monday, May 31, 2004 Cockshut Hill School - Trying too get in contact with Judith Hicks from year 1971 to 1976 Carol Millward Posted Thursday, May 27, 2004 Trying to find Kirk, aged 39, divorced, 2 children, works at the Free Lander factory (plant?) Met him in Majorca, he came home 17 May 04, after a long weekend there. Can anybody help please Lorna, Halifax Posted Monday, May 17, 2004 I am searching for Richard, Kenneth and Winifred Perry. They lived on 184 - 188 Gospel Lane, Olton in the Sixties and early Seventies. If you may remember them please let me know. Thanks. Sharon Posted Friday, April 30, 2004 Who remembers the Off-licence shop from Kenneth Perry on 184-188 Gospel Lane, Olton in the early Seventies? Please e-mail me. Thanks Sharon Posted Wednesday, April 7, 2004 Hello, I'm french women and i'm looking for a restaurant in shirley " Chez Julien" stratford road. I was working in as waitress in 1987/88. Could you help me to find the people who's working in this restaurant please ? My name is Laurence and i really would like to know how they are now. Thanks for your help and have a good day. Laurence Hebert Posted Monday, March 29, 2004 I am trying to find a house in Solihull on Lode Lane called WAYSIDE. My family lived in the house in the early 30's and ran a very successful guest house from there. Anyone with information please email me. Thanking you in advance. Angie Posted Saturday, February 14, 2004 I am trying to trace a family by the name of Badham or Richardson who, I believe, owned a Grocers shop in Gospel Lane, Olton in the 1960's. Does anyone know if the shop is still there or if the family are still local? Or does anyone remember the shop or its owners? I would be grateful for any information. Sarah Ditchfield Posted Saturday, February 14, 2004 I am trying to trace Eva Elizabeth Richardson (formerly Badham) of 260B Gospel Lane from Mid 1960's. All information gratefully received David Ditchfield Posted Monday, November 3, 2003 I'm trying to find my father Garry Simmonds who last lived in this area, He has brothers called Tony, Steve and John. His mother and father are called Betty and Alfred. Any one who has information on the where about's of these people. I've been trying for 3 years and would be most grateful for any information. Michael Simmonds Posted Tuesday, October 7, 2003 Kineton Green School Hi just curious to see if there any folks from my old primary school. I left Kineton Green to move up north back in 1976. Stephen Ward Posted Monday, July 21, 2003 Our Lady of the Wayside I went to Our Lady of the Wayside school until 1964. Colin Teeling was headmaster then. My family moved to Bournemouth in January of 1965 and I moved to California in 1976.Still there. Does anyone remember me? Philip Smith Posted Friday, July 18, 2003 Handsworth Technical School 67-73 I'm looking for any friends from school. Especially Steven Fairclough, Desmond Rickard, Richard Benson Edward Ferron & Richard Evans. I'm still in Brum, but work away a lot. Jonathan Owen - no email supplied Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 13:46:26 Steedman I'm looking for Dennis Steedman, son of Leslie and Amy Steedman and brother of Dorothy Joan Steedman. I'm Dorothy Joan's son. He would be in his late '70s or early '80s. Richard Streeks Posted Monday, June 2, 2003 Handsworth Technical School, Birmingham Looking for individuals starting at Handsworth Technical School in 1954 Brian Davies Posted Tuesday, May 27, 2003 Linda Goodson I'm trying to get in contact with Linda Goodson who lived on Hurdis Road, Shirley, during the 60's. She had a younger sister called Barbara and went to Sharmans Cross school. She went to work at Serck Radiators on Stratford Road, Bham. Damien Herne Shirley Residential School Would like to hear from anyone who was a resident from 1936-1939. My brother Arthur and I lived here during this time. We were then evacuated during to War to Maidenhead. John Payne Smiths Wood Secondary School The recent Reunion I organised for the 1988 leavers was a success therefore I am now organising another on a larger scale. As many of the 1989 leavers have friends in the years above/below the forthcoming reunion is open to those years also. The exact date is T.B.A. but will be on a Saturday and should be at Fordbridge Social Club (aka Rumours Nightclub, Chelmsley Wood) where there will be a disco, buffet and bar on the night. If anyone is interested could you email me so that I can note your interest. Can you also tell anyone you know who may also be interested. The more the merrier. Hope to make this one a bigger success!!! Deborah Scales (nee Debbie Francis) Silvermere School, Sheldon I have been married 53 years to James D. Stevens, and we are now Canadians, since 1957. Have a daughter and son. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers the old school days. I believe that the school is no longer in service. We did live in Weston-Super-Mare before our move to Canada. We now live in a seaside resort, White Rock in B.C., about 35 miles from Vancouver. Marjorie (Lord) Stevens Richmond Rd Children's Home 1964 -1974 Does anyone remember me or brother (peter) or sister (jenny)? "I wish you you all the greatest of joy, Its been a long road to adulthood. Take Care!" Chris Aspley Chas Chamberlain Does anyone know of Chas Chamberlain who lived in Wilson Road in the 40's and 50's he went to Knowle C of E school on Kenilworth Road. John Davies Windylow School Does anyone remember Ann (who possibly had an Italian surname) who had a brother called Paul and sister called Susan; circa. 40's or 50's. Ann also went to Rosehill Catering College in Oxford. The family lived in Solihull and had relatives in Milan. Ann won a fancy dress competition at Warwick Pageant when she was 16. I have a full photo album to return. Would be grateful if anyone can help me find one of the family. Allan Simon Digby School I am looking for anyone who went to Simon Digby and left in 1990. I have lived abroad since then and would love to meet any of the old crowd again. Craig Waters Kelvadon or Richmond Road Children's Homes I am looking for anyone from Kelvadon Childerens Homer Load Lane Solihull or Richmond Road Children's Home who were there between 1972 and 1976 when Mr Oakley was in charge or any one who remembers me from the Golden Arrow, Captains Locker or The Lair. Spike John Powellwho Trying to locate John Powellwho who worked at Rover (maintenance)1960 G.Simpson Elaine Hartley Seeking old friend named Elaine Hartley.....We had worked together in Saudi Arabia in mid 80's.....contact Jim Thompson email jameskthompson@att.net Rosemary Lynn Spooner (maiden name) I wrote to Rosemary as a pen pal when we were in 8th grade would love to find her and see how her life turned out Sally Mallek Walter Bowron Does anyone remember my grandfather, WALTER BOWRON who lived in Coventry and worked at Land Rover in Solihull and helped develop the Land Rover from the 40's and on. Last lived on Meriden Street in Coventry. David Glorius (USA) Carol and Bernie Heath I am trying to get in touch with some very good friends from this area, Carol and Bernie Heath, or their children Paul, Mark and Michelle. I have lost touch with them and would be so pleased to hear from them or anyone who knows them. Sylvia Shaw Solihull Motor Cycle Club Are there any old Solihull Motor Cycle Club members out there, who remember me or Freddie Wedgebury of the Masons Arms pub? Ross Lillicrap Mark Knight Hi, I am looking for a friend of my sister from the 90's called Mark Knight. Mark worked in the South West of England as kennel man for a local hunt. He moved back to the Solihull area in 1999 and it is believed he lived with his mother at this time. He is aged 35-37 and his birthday was in May. If anyone knows where Mark is please e- mail me. Chris Wright Does anyone know Lorna Sillietoe - she has a brother called Mark, her father is Tony, they used to live next door in Birchy Close and we lost contact a few years ago. I now live in Ireland. She is 28. Geraldine Martin Cedarhurst School I was at Cedarhurst from 1959 to 1963 (age 8), when we left for Canada. I live there, in Hamilton, now. I'd love to find out what happened to my old friends Robert Day, John Phillip (?) who lived between Bentley Heath and Dorridge, and Geoff (Jeff), who lived just down from me on Slater Road in Bentley Heath. And does anyone know or remember a girl named Vivian Rock -- who used to be my babysitter? She was in Bentley Heath, too. Love to hear from anyone who remembers the kid who left for Canada. Robert Howard Kineton Green School - 1960's I went to a school called Kineton Green in the mid 60s,Used to live in Gospel Lane. I had friends called Stuart Mosley, Lynn Brogan, Graham Johnson many years ago. I emigrated to Western Australia in Sept 69 does anyone know these people if so it would be great to hear how their lives have turned out. John Ogborne Cockshut Hill School for boys 1965 to 1970 Does anyone remember Mr Jolly + Mr "Whickstead of Cockshutt Hill. Also where are the lads from 5c 1969.who travelled down to Wembley 1970 to watch England v Scotland. Mr Curtice + Mr Emerson got us tickets. David Handy I'm trying to contact a friend called David Hodrien or his brother Andrew. Karla Matias I was at Kingshurst Comprehensive School between 1979 and 1984 my friends were, Mark Lane, Keith Nunn, John Ahearn, Donna Jackson, Sonia Price, Karen Haynes and Jane Wade, if anyone else remembers me please contact me. Darren Treen I am trying to find a dear friend who I lost touch with in 1986 when I married. His name is Paul Cartwright and he used to live on Haslucks Green Road, Shirley, loved motorbikes, moved to his own home in Birmingham around 1985, tall, blonde. Must be 44 or so now! He was like a brother to me and a great friend to my family. We all wonder how he is and I would like to contact him for my big 40! Any info much appreciated. Joanne Meads (nee Vernon) I am looking for Chrisz Hancock, who is from Tanworth, but I can't find him anywhere. If Chrisz sees this or if anyone knows where he is please go to my site and drop me a note. Lisa DuMond Looking for Joyce Draper name before she married Ron. Worked at Southalls around 1950 or 52. I now live in Canada, She used to live in Lea Village. Margaret Davis ne Blakeman I am looking for a lad who I used to write to called Brendan Donohue. I lost contact a while ago and it would be nice to get in touch and catch up. Last I heard he was engaged. If anyone knows of his whereabouts please contact me. Leanne Dean I attended Wattville in 1968-72 then went on to attend Solihull Technical College I would dearly like to get in touch with an old friend known to me only as "Smiley" we caught the bus to New Street station from Solihull 5 days a week. He lived in Handsworth off of Rookery Road anyone with information please e-mail me. Joan Gordon Gerard and Jackie Brogan I lived in Shirley till '86 and I would like to contact a friend, Gerard Brogan who played in country bands for years. His wife is Jackie (maiden name) Quinn, daughter of Liam lived in this area for years, Liam Quinn lived on Haslucks Green Rd. Last contact with Gerard and Jackie Brogan, they bought a home in the Hollywood area. They're Irish. Tony in Houston, Texas St Augustines Would love to hear from any of the old crowd, the "Waldron twins", Lizzie Rice, Margaret Kelly etc. Denise Allen 1st Solihull Nelson 72 - 77 I am trying to get in touch with anyone who may have been a member of the 1st Solihull Sea Scouts between 1972 and 1977. Please do drop me an email it would be great to hear from you. John Gaskell (Big John) Ardenhurst School - Henley-in-Arden I'm trying to make contact with my best friend from Ardenhurst School, Henley-in-Arden. His name is Adrian Kemp. We attended Ardenhurst in the early to mid 1970's. He had ginger coloured hair and lived in the nearby village of Wootten Wawen with his Father and Mother Ann. The Family moved from the village about 20 years ago. I lost contact with Adrian about 23 years ago. If anyone knows of his whereabouts then please E-mail me. Guy Roles Shirley High School The Firs, I was there several years left in 1958. Friendly with Angela Robinson, Judith Boulton, Margaret Stoker, Margaret Simpson. Joyce Lawerence. Would love to hear from anyone there. also Janet Bullock. Julia Hind Simon Digby School I was in 5y and left in 1982. Is there any one out there that remembers me? Kevin Nichol Valley Infants School I attended Valley infants from 1983 until 84, when I moved to another school. My teachers were Miss Fell and Miss Burns. Does anyone remember me? Robert Holland St Martins and Edgbaston High I'm looking for an old school friend of mine - Jayne Dean, who lived in Silhill Hall Road in the mid-late 60's with her parents etc. She went to Edgbaston High School at that time. If anyone knows of her whereabouts now, please get in touch. Penny Leek (now Barnes) I am interested to find any details of schools I attended in Solihull in the 50's. The first was Cedarhurst School and then Windylow. I know they are no longer there but would be very interested if anyone had school photos of the pupils and perhaps registers. M. J. Tyrrell ( nee Bills-Everett ) St Margaret's School I would love to hear from anyone at St Margaret's School, Richmond Road, Olton, 1946 - 1950. This was the old Victorian school that they pulled down. Kay Rhodes (née Pountney) St Margaret's Junior School I was at St Margaret's Junior School on Richmond Road, Olton between 1970 and 1977, then Tudor Grange School between 1977 and 1982. Is there anyone out there who did the same - please let me know. Jo Perry (nee Waldron) I was at Shirley High School & later The Firs, 1949-59, then went to Solihull technical college. Looking for any of the following - Ann and Norma Purcell, Philip and Beryl Rushton, Annette Kernick, Roger Drury, Michael Bryant, Brian,Sally and Jill Dexter, Brian Sarcens, David Beeton, Pat Madeley, Jill and Tony Pritchard, Jean and Jane Burgess, Christine Watson, Carolyn Aldridge, Trevor and Heather Boulton. I am trying to arrange a get together of some of the Shirley crowd from years ago - anyone out there know of any of the whereabouts? Avis Glendinning I attended Lyndon Green primary school in 1988, then my family moved to Australia. I would like to hear from anyone who at the school at that time, especially Beth Pugh, Lucy Marshell, Gemma Lewis, Gaynor Ward, Joanna Hurley and Zoe Drew. Hollie Spears I went to a residential school called Shirley? Can anyone tell me if the school still exists today, or perhaps the name has been changed, the school was rather large, with a main building, plus many houses for students, with names like Laburnum, Accasia, Lilac, and so on. I was there from 1936-1939 John Payne I went to Arden House School from 59 -61. Is it still a school and did anyone there go the same era? Andrew Sutherland I am trying to find Neil Gay who lived in Gaydon Road, Elmdon. We both went to Valley infants, Hatchford Brook Jnr and Lyndon Comp during the 70's. I am now living in Australia and would like to know how he is. Mike Baker
I am looking for information on the Richardson family who lived in Olton in Mid 1960's.
Possibly Hartshill (?) Road. All information gratefully received. |
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