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school friends.

Are your schoolmates out there
According to a BT survey, Norfolk is full of nostalgics longing to rekindle ties with friends made at school. Let us know who you want to get in touch with - and watch this space to see what happens.

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Have you been reunited with an old friend through this page? Email norfolk.online@bbc.co.uk and tell us about it.

I attended the Paston School, North Walsham, from 1954 to 1961 and would love to hear from any of my old classmates - particularly those who shared the experience of the science sixth form under masters Bob Bennett (physics), Watt Tyler (chemistry) and Grantham-Hill and Spicer (mathematics).
I remember the school train journeys from Sheringham with, among others, John Roe, Alan Childs, Mike Howes, Tony Colman, etc. Also is Peter Hodgkins out there - we have forgiven you for not turning up at our wedding!! My e-mail address is Courtnay.Sayer@btinternet.com

COURTNAY SAYER, LEICS

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I have just completed a virtual tour of 大象传媒 East as I trained as a camera person in 1981-1985. I have trIed to find the workplace site to contact people like Steve Bumphrey, floor manager, or Ian who worked in VT or Norman who used to be a director but called me Petunia. If any one is still there from those days - I'd love to hear from them.
I was 5ft tall with short blond hair and wore shorts which caused a stir in the studio. Ivor the weatherman started when I was there. Thanks.

TRACEY SURTEES

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I attended Aylsham secondary school聽until 1967. I lived in Hungate St Aylsham and moved to Reepham in 1980. I emigrated to Melbourne, Australia in 1990 and would love to contact any of my old friends. I was a supervisor with Broadland council before my move Down Under. Now instead of gritting the roads winter time, I check the beaches聽first thing in the morning and the parks throughout the day, in shorts! Gloves and coats - what are they?!

STEVE HOOK, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

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I went to the Hospital School in Gt. Yarmouth from '57 until '62. I've neither seen nor heard from any of my old friends since I joined the RAF in 1968. I would love to trace some of them, such as Barry Kerrison, David Hipgrave, Billy Wells or anyone who knew me then.

ERNIE MUNTON, GRANTHAM

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I went to Lakenham Girls. I think my last year there was '69. I now live in Chile South America, I'm always in touch with Louise and Tilly. I'm going to be in Norwich in January. So maybe we could all meet up. E-mail: jfry73@hotmail.com

JANE FRY, VINA, CHILE

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My name is John Hornsby. I left Norwich in 1971. I went to Alderman Jex School in the 60s and then on to Norwich City Catering College. I would love to hear from any friends from my past. I am now living in Portugal. hornsbyjohn@hotmail.com Norwich is a wonderful city.

JOHN HORNSBY, LISBON

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I was born in Great Yarmouth in 1946 and went to Greenacre School. Got married in 1966 to Alan and came to live in Adelaide South Australia. We try to get back as often as we can. First thing we do when we get back is to have some wonderful cod and chips!!! Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Also would like to get an address for another ex-pat who lives in USA. We have lost touch. Her name is Christine Wilson (nee Varley). She has two sisters Debbie and Louise and mother still living in Great Yarmouth. Would appreciate any help with this. Great to find this site. Will visit it regularly.

JANICE SYMONDS (nee EAGLEN), ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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Hi - I lived in North Park Ave till 1967 when we moved to New Zzealand where I'm very happy but miss the Canaries. I also miss friends from Blackdale & Hewett Schools especially Terry Staff & Leslie Pepper. Would be neat to hear from them. In the meantime On the Ball City.

DAVE BARTRAM, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

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Like so many others I have just come across your great home sick making site. I would love to make contact with many friends from Hellesdon聽I use to live in Middletons Lane and knew so many lovely people there. Through the Sixties we would meet at the Hellesdon Community Centre to 聽attend the dances聽-聽 that would be the place where our gang would hang out. We went through the scooter age, some had motorbikes. We had such a good time there in our youth sometimes falling foul of the laws But only minor things like speeding up to Red Brick with the girlfriends or allowing someone聽else to use your bike. Most if the friends would have attended Hellesdon Secondary Modern. My mum is still alive and lives in an old people's home in Long Stratton and my brothers live in and around Norwich. I used to work for Jarrolds Printing, East Anglian Printers and just before I left to come to live in Australia I worked for Dow litho on Timber Hill. I came back to Norfolk last year with my new wife for the first time in 10 years and how it made me homesick. We rented a cottage in Salhouse for two weeks, close to were I had lived in Rackheath, where we had two children Edward and Sarah. Edward is in London and will return to Brisbane this year. Sarah has a family and lives on the Goldcoast Queensland. I'm visting Norwich again this coming Christmas all being well and would love to get in touch with some of those long lost friends from the past.

ROBIN DAWSON (DANNY)

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I would love to find some of my old school friends. I went to the Notre Dame from the age of four and then up into the Notre Dame High. At four I had a boyfriend at school called Christopher Pointer. His mother would meet him from school and buy us both sweets. He had to leave when he was eight, as all boys did. I think his father was Pointers the builders. Also the best friend I ever had Ann Cutting whose family treated me as one of theirs. I am sure she will be at the reunion on June 7th 2002, and hope she can make contact with me as I am unable to get there. My name and address will be with Daphne Wenn. Also Patricia Frost where are you? You lived at the Vicarage in Mill Hill Road. We did so many beetle drives. You had a younger sister and we were good mates, let's find each other. I remember Jane Morse's birthday parties at Newmarket Road. Jill Carlson had a sister, Susan. Dad was a doctor. You sat behind me in class. I miss my home so much and I am alone now so it would be great to catch up. I haven't forgotten one of you - there are so many more.

ISABEL COLEGATE, BEDFORD, BEDS

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Hi, my name's Jane Ewing. I used to go to Rosemary Musker High School. I had to leave in about 1986 to move to Wales I'm looking for any old school friends, especially Samantha Wassung, Joanna Lowe, Sarah H ammond, Beverly Lord and anyone else who remembers me. jane.ewing@ntlworld.co.uk

JANE EWING, SWANSEA

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Some 40 years ago I knew a young lady by the name of Gillian Middleditch. I believe she married and now lives in the area of Norfolk or Suffolk.Can anyone help me contact her? Many thanks for any help. 聽

JIM BENNETT

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Hi my name is Ray Patten I went to Gaywood Park secondary school in King's Lynn in the early 1960s - that puts me at 53 years old. I worked for Doug Cobbold of West Lynn. I used to be carpenter, I now own a boat brokerage. I would like to hear from any ex- Linnets or whoever. I live out here on Vancouver Island in the Pacific Ocean.

E-mail raysan@shaw.ca

RAY PATTEN, PARKSVILLE

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I have just found this great website and I am really enjoying reading other Norfolk expats comments. I was born in Pilot Street in King's Lynn and I have lived in Australia since 1967, in a lovely area known as the Central Coast about one hour from Sydney. I have returned to King's Lynn many time and always love the countryside, the small villages and just the fun of meeting family again. I went to Gaywood Park from 1950 to 1954 my name was Wendy Irwin and my family were quite well known in North End. I would love to contact a long lost friend of mine by the name of Jackie Burke from Gaywood, she went to London to become a nurse. It would be nice to hear from anyone who may remember me and if anyone can remember Jackie Burke. Please contact me if you remember me or have any information on her. My email is wendypenman@optusnet.com.au

WENDY PENMAN

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Hello there, I am Eileen Buzzing late of Whissonsett, if any one knows or remembers me please get in touch. I am also trying to trace Leslie Pegg of Whissonsett, if anybody knows of her would they please give her my e-mail address so we can get in contact. I live in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, a very lovely city, and home to a gold-medal skating girl called Jamie Sale. Any one wants to write to me, please feel free. All e-mails will be answered.

EILEEN BUZZING, WHISSONSETT

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I would like to contact an old friend, Joanne Tompkins. She ran a catering business in Norwich. She lived in Calgary during the winter of 1979-80 and I would like to get in touch.

MURRAY MEISNER, CANADA

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I used to go to Blyth-Jex School, does anyone remember me? If so please contact me on jedidaz12@hotmail.com.

DARREN HILLS, LANCASHIRE

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I would be very pleased to hear from Christine Hammond who used to go to school with me at Bressingham. Christine wanted to be a nurse, I wonder if she is? Also Anna Long of Danish parents who went to Diss Secondary Modern School with me. Or anyone who knew me...

SARAH STYLES, WICKLEWOOD

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I am trying to find an old friend of my that moved to New Zealand probably some 10-15 years ago. (Time Flys !) Her name was Melanie Crane and she lived in Swardston in Norfolk. We went to school at Wymondham Secondary Modern. She ended up moving to NZ with her fella and then married him and had other children. I did write for a while but have moved and of course lost her address. I would dearly love to get in contact with her again. I think she moved to "Wellington". Does anyone know how I can contact her again??? I do hope so. If you can help please contact me on saralong@lineone.net

SARA LONG, NORWICH

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Thank you so much for posting my note, I am delighted to say two people have contacted me and what is most surprising that both of them lived within two miles of me, Thorpe Hamlet, needless to say I hope this turns out to be a lasting correspondence.

EILEEN TYRRELL, CANADA

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I would like to try and find Jamie Agate we both attended Smithdon High School in the late '70s. I know very little of what he did after we left school. He worked for Petlin and Cauldron in Hunstanton for some time. When he lived at home he lived in Heatchem. I live in Florida now and have done for some years. I miss Norfolk and the peole I know growing up thanks for all the news, reports etc.

DAVID M POWER, FLORIDA

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Hi, I have just come upon your site and would like to get in touch with any of the people who might have worked at McDermott in Harfreys Industrial Estate in the late '70s. I will be getting over there sometime this year and would like to see some of my old friends. You can get in touch with me via my E-mail address. LYNNNNUK@aol.com.

LEN, NEW ORLEANS

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I'm hoping to track down Linda Anne Watkins (maiden name) whose parents moved to Watton in Norfolk from Barnet in the early 1970s. Linda & I were at the same school in Berkhamsted, Herts until June 1970. She went on to qualify as a nurse in London, but we lost touch shortly afterwards. I recall that she had a younger brother (Neil?). If anyone can help, I'd really like to contact her again.

JANET HORTON, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

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My name was Merrie Wilkinson and I went to Willow Lane and Notre Dame Schools. I would like info. on Jean and John Wilkinson of Norwich. I left Norwich '56 for London and then on to Oklahoma USA. My email address is: mkersh@flash.net

MERRIE WILKINSON, OKLAHOMA

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My name is Sheila Hurt (nee Browne) and I am trying to find Valerie Cooper for our mutual friend Norma Warrior(nee Ireland). We all went to the Blyth School around 1945. Anyone out there can contact me at billyhurt@msn.com and I have Norma's address. I live in Arkansas U.S.A.

SHEILA HURT, ARKANSAS

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My name is Michael Farman. I was born in Great Yarmouth and went to the Priory and Styles schools. I now live in Essex and would be interested to refresh old contacts and school mates. mike@farmme.globalnet.co.uk

MIKE FARMAN, ESSEX

I lived in Hellesdon at 61 Gowing Road many years ago. Does anyone remember Stephanie Fish, Susan Norton, Penelope Hutchinson, Julie Johnson, Anne Took, Beverley Brookes, Jimmy Snel, Clive Shelman, John Greengrass, Steven Greengrass, Ray Howard and many more but I can only remember nicknames of the rest - Ros Pottee, Dave the Rave, Keby Beans. We all except Penelope went to Hellesdon secondary modern school 1965/68. I left in '68 because I moved to Great Yarmouth.

I would also like to get in touch with Russell and Irene Browse, they had three children: Terry, Ronny and Lorraine. They used to live in Gowing Road, Hellesdon. Russell was in business with my father Eddie Taylor[hellesdon transport] - this would be in the '60s, we moved to Great Yarmouth in '68. After a few years my father lost touch. I often wondered what happened to you all. I do know you moved to just outside Norwich but where I do not know.

SUSAN TAYLOR, ROTTERDAM

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Are there any readers of this who were at C.N.S. between 1955 and 1962 who would like to get in touch? I was in 1C to start, then through the 'S' stream. I now live in Cromer and would be interested to refresh old contacts.

KEITH MURRELL, CROMER

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My name is Stephen Brookes. I live in Haven Kansas, USA. I am looking for my schoolfriend Gary Nichols. We both attended Thetford Secondary Modern school, in Thetford, Norfolk, in the 1970s. The last time I heard from him, he was living in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. If there is anyone out there who know where he is, my e-mail address is brookesinhaven@webtv.net

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I left Weston Longville/Honningham in 1979 to move to Sydney, Australia with my family. Am hoping to track down some childhood friends - Bella and Gary Melton, Alan Pointer, and Elizabeth Miles. I can be contacted at georginabrunyee@wspa.org.au

GEORGINA (GINA) BRUNYEE, HORNSBY,
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA

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Hi there. We are looking for Robert Nunn, a friend from Alderman Jex School in the late '60s. Robert joined the RAF and the last time we heard from him he was living and serving in Scotland married to Maureen with two daughters. His parents (Eddie and Betty) lived in Norwich he has two brothers Michael and John. We last had contact about 15 years ago and would love to catch up with him.

ALAN AND YVONNE HATCHER, NORWICH

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Hello, I grew up in Norwich. I went to Wellesley Ave Infant School, Thorpe Junior School, and Stuart School. My name is Sheila (James). I would love to find any of my old friends Judith Tacon, Roger Heyhoe, Rosemary, Christopher Fish, Derek Amys. If anybody remembers me please email me at sbarth3@msn.com

SHEILA, PORTLAND

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I went to school in Holt and Sheringham from 1979-1985. Would love to catch up with anyone who is from that time and era! Live in Melbourne, Australia now.

JO MILES (nee HINDLE)

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Sutherland House School, Cromer, is attempting to arrange a re-union. We've only just started the process. We're trying to contact as many people as we know as possible. We left in 1989'ish but the re-union is open to other years too. We'd like to contact as many people as possible. Do you know any who went to Sutherland House School, and would like to take part? Drop me an e-mail at carla.lally@mongrel.com Many thanks.

CARLA

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Hi, my name is Sue Jamieson (nee Dew) and I lived in Norwich until 1971 when my family left for New Zealand where I still live. I attended Lakenham Infants and Junior School and then went on to the Blyth. It would be great to catch up with anyone out there who remembers me. This is such a great site, just wish I could visit Norwich in person instead of viewing the web cams!!

SUE JAMIESON, WHANGAPARAOA, NEW ZEALAND

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My name is, or I should say was, Lesley Royal and I lived in Gorleston-on-Sea before I moved to Canada in 1970 I have just found your web page - it is so good to find that there are homesick people like me. It is not that I do not like Canada but at times such as now, when winter is just around the corner, that I miss my home. I went to St Louis School for Girls in Gt Yarmouth and if any of my old friends should read this they can contact me at nightingale_house@trondata.on.ca Thank you.

LESLEY O'GORMAN, INGLESIDE, ONTARIO

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Hi, I have just found your website and left a message saying I came to the USA in 1965 and miss England a lot and I now live in New York and asked people to say prayers for us so we can move forward after our tragedy here in New York. I said I had cried buckets of tears and I miss Norwich & Norfolk a lot and come back every so often to visit. I will enjoy your site. I often think of the people I have lost touch with over the years and had a friend by the name of Peggy Greensides who is probably married by now with a daughter Geraldine. I would like to hear from people I may have know while growing up there and my maiden name was Patricia Randall from Norfolk and Norwich and then came to USA in 1965. My email address is wetterot@bestweb.net

PAT, NY, USA

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I'm looking for Perryn Biggs, who used to be a great friend of mine when I was an exchange student at UEA in 1995. He was studying in the school of Social and Economics studies, where he finished his BA. Don't know where he is now! And I miss him. If you are Perryn or know him, could you drop me a line at el.aoufir@get2net.dk

Tina El Aoufir, Nyk酶bing F, Denmark

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My name is Ally Wright and I went to Caister High School. My parents owned a restaurant,it was called the Cottage Gallery Restaurant in Caister-On-Sea. Their names were Sally Clarke and Tony Clarke. I've lost contact with a lot of my friends. I moved here in 1988, when I was 20 years old.I was born in NorthWalsham, went to Norwich when I was 10,attended Blyth-Jex School there and then moved to Great Yarmouth when Iwas about 13. I would like to try and contact my old friends, Leonie Jones, Gerard Workman, Lilly, Tomo, Jody Metcalf, Beverly Webber. I was in Yarmouth at Christmas and couln't find anyone. If anybody remembers me please e-mail me at 1111ally@msn.com Thanks

ALISON LEVINE, TAMPA, FLORIDA

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I left Weston Longville Village School in April 1979 to move to Australia with my family. I've often wondered what happened to my friends, Bella and Gary Melton, Alan Pointer and Elizabeth Giles.

GEORGINE (GINA) BRYNYEE, HORNSBY,
NEW SOUTH WALES

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When I was at school in Lancashire I had a pen friend in Wisbech, Cambs. Her names was Susan Willis and she lived in 2 Townsend Road in Wisbech. I now have moved to Norfolk and would like to see her if poss. My name was Jacqueline Hebditch and I lived in Galgate, Lancaster, Lancs. I am going back 30 years but still remember her. She had two ponies as I remember.

JACQUELINE GARDNER, WEETING, BRANDON

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Hi, I like your site. I've just been listening to the Norfolk News but explored a little more today. I was born in Wymondham, brought up in Norwich and have lived in the USA since 1960 when my parents decided to move to California. Went to Horns Lane Infants school, Lakenham Primary, then another primary near Beverley Road. Must have been a wonderful experience, I've forgotten the name of it. Then I went Notre Dame High School until 1954. I miss Norwich, even now, but have made several trips back; hope to be there again within a year. Used to go dancing a lot at the Samson and Hercules, the Lido, and the American Club. There was also a little Jazz Club down Davey Place.Missed it all like crazy. I wish more of my friends, Gillian, Pamela and Maureen had access to e-mail,it is so much easier that snail mail.
e-mail me if you think you remember me. sayercon@echoweb.net

ALBERTA SAYER CONGER,
WILDERVILLE, OR, USA

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I was brought up in Holt, Norfolk, and went to Sutherland House School, Cromer, from 1959 to 1969. I am trying to trace my school chums. I used to take the bus from Holt to Cromer every day during the school year. If there is anyone out there who remembers me please get in touch with me. My brother runs Holt Mobility, and my parents run a B&B.

JUDY LEAMY (nee Cox) , BOSTON, MA, USA

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