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If you lived your childhood in North East Lincolnshire and have left, we want to know.

You have maybe left the country all together to set up a new life on the other side of the world... or maybe you have simply settled in another part of Britain.

But we want to hear from you...to let old friends back home know what you are doing and where you are now.

Send us your messages using the link below and they'll appear on the website - and look in your Grimsby Telegraph too as we regularly feature these ex-Grimsby area folk who have moved abroad.

Also be sure to add yourself to our Frappr map below, so we can see where our readers are globally.


Name: David Hill
Age: 66
Family: Married to Inge Lise, one son Ian.
Former School & Previous Residence: Harold Street School, lived at 124 Tunnard Street.
What I'm doing now: Retired. Living in Esbjerg, Denmark.
Contact: david.hill@youseepost.dk

Name: Paul Nielsen.

Age: 49.

Family: Pullan and Cox, family names.

Former School & Previous Residence: Havelock.

What I'm doing now: Fisherman.

Contact: paulnielsen61@hotmail.com

Name: Carl Hotson.
Age: 63.
Family: Married, three adult children.
Former School & Previous Residence: Old Clee Junior, Wintringham Grammar School.
What I'm doing now: Business Planning Manager for large housing association in Bradford. Qualified as FCA at Kirmans (now Forrester Boyd) in 1971. Taught at Grimsby College then Leeds Polytechnic before setting up own nursing home/care business. Started current job after selling business. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Contact: carlhotson@tiscali.co.uk
Name: Jean Wynniatt (Thompson).
Age: 63
Family: Both parents (decd) Fred and Florence Thompson. I have three sisters, Eileen Wood married to Ken, Carol Riggall married to Christopher, Susan Blastland married to Danny. Two brothers, John married to Janet and George married to Susan Thompson. All of my siblings live in Grimsby.
Former School & Previous Residence: South Parade Infants and Junior School, Armstrong Street Secondary Modern Girls School. I lived at 113 Gilbey Road, Grimsby, 8 Shelley Avenue, Nunsthorpe, 74 Fildes Street, West Marsh, 32 Phelps Street, Cleethorpes.
What I'm doing now: I came to Adelaide, South Australia, in 1971 with my two children Angela and Paul. I have two Australian grandchildren, Chloe aged 18 and Hayden aged 16. I am now retired after working for the South Australian Government for 18 years and then being an aged carer for 15 years. We have lived in Cooranbong New South Wales, Wanniassa, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Dubbo, New South Wales, with my husband Graham. We have now retired in Loxton, South Australia. I have visited Grimsby on many occations, as I miss my family very much, it has been four years since I was last there. My brother John and his wife Janet have been over twice to see me and two sisters Carol and Susan with three of their children Jayne, Helen and Neil. I am looking forward to seeing my sister Carol come for another holiday. I would like it, if school friends or friends would like to contact me through email to see what they are doing and where they are now living, especially Christine Saunders who lived in Alexandra Road, Grimsby, would love to hear from you.
Contact: jmwynniatt@bigpond.com
Name: Dennis Nash.
Age: 67.
Family: Brother Brian lives in Cleethorpes, son Patrick lives in Hereford, son Jarrod lives in San Diago USA.
Former School & Previous Residence: Thrunscoe and Beacon Hill. Whites Road and old Waltham.
What I'm doing now: Retired, now living in Vancouver Washington, USA, having lived previously in Freeport, Bahamas, Phoenix, USA.
Contact: grimsbyisden@gmail.com

Name: Tye Stephen Morgan.

Age: 36.

Family: Dad Steven Morgan, mum Maureen Morgan, brothers Lee (33) and Jay (30).

Former School & Previous Residence: Springfield Primary and middle School, Waltham Toll Bar, Hull Trinity House. Lived at 9 Elizabeth Close, Scartho, Grimsby.

What I'm doing now: Senior manager.

Contact: tyemorgan17@hotmail.com

Name: Graham Grice.
Age: 46.
Family: Dad, the late Hammer Lawson, Mum - Vi Lawson.
Former School & Previous Residence: Great Coates and Whitgift. Saltergate on the Willows Estate.
What I'm doing now: Logistics Officer in the Royal Air Force, based at Ramstein in Germany. Currently looking at the Autumn colours on the hills and trees surrounding my office.
Contact: g.grice@tin.it
Name: Alex Miller.
Age: 13
Family: Dad, lives with me, he is from grimsby. Mum lives in Grimsby.
Former School & Previous Residence: Laceby Acres Primary and Caistor Yarborough. Lived on Laceby Acres.
What I'm doing now: I now live in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. I live out here with my dad and stepmum who works for BP. I go to the international school of Azerbaijan and visit Grimsby regularly.
Contact: Alex.peter@hotmail.co.uk
Name: Carol Shaw (nee Drinkell).
Age: 60
Family:
Former School & Previous Residence: Havelock. Claremont Road.
What I'm doing now: Living in Oz for 27 years, visit Grimsby quite often.
Contact:

Name: Phil Whitfield.

Age: 44

Family: Divorced. Have a lovely boy, nearly six.

Former School & Previous Residence: Wintringham School. Lived in Scartho (Mum still does).

What I'm doing now: Still living in Finland, but currently working on a project that may see me return to England (if not full time, at least very often). Would love to find old friends as I miss so many people being out here.

Contact: suomiphil@gmail.com

Name: Lynn Cook (Hollingworth).
Age: 58
Family: Husband George, son Robert, brother Mike and mum Hetty.
Former School & Previous Residence: Old Clee, Grimsby Tech. Grimsby and Keelby.
What I'm doing now: Living in Portugal. Working for a golf company organising competitions on the Algarve. Enjoying semi-retirement.
Contact: loulogs60@hotmail.com
Name: Andrew Cowling.
Age: 61
Family: Frances, wife, Chris, son, and Lee, daughter.
Former School & Previous Residence: Nunsthorpe primary and Grimsby Technical School. Lived in Nunsthorpe and Scartho.
What I'm doing now: Living in Trenton, Canada, since 1977 and retired. After leaving Grimsby in 1968 I worked for Fropax Eskimo Frood in Aberdeen where I met my future wife. We came to Canada in 1970 to work until I received an opportunity to go to South Africa. We arrived in George, South Africa, in 1972 where I worked at Table Top Foods as QC in the vegetable plant. In 1975 I was transferred to Capetown and sailed on fishing vessels, including the trawlers Northela and Junella until 1977 when we returned to Canada. Since then I have worked for Heinz Pillsbury and General Mills. I'm now retired and enjoy golf and fishing in a great area in Canada as we are on the north shore of Lake Ontario. I managed to travel all over Canada as well as South America and the USA. I spent a week in Grimsby last April so see my mum who still lives in Hainton Avenue with my sister Jean. I manage to keep in touch with what's going on via thisisgrimsby and Bygones. No doubt I will be back in the near future.
Contact: flacs_dad@hotmail.com

Name: John Blewett

Age: 58

Family: One daughter & three sons, still living in the UK.

Former School & Previous Residence: Harold Street School.

What I'm doing now: Happily married to my wife Nancy, and living in Wheelersburg, Ohio, USA.

Contact: john_blewett@hotmail.com

Name: Angela Bartlett (now Cox)
Age: 39
Family:
Former School & Previous Residence: Matthew Humberstone. Montague Street.
What I'm doing now: Living in Norwich with husband and two teenagers.
Contact: angelacox8711@yahoo.co.uk
Name: Nicola Ward
Age: 41
Family: Mum Val, dad Roy and brother Darrell.
Former School & Previous Residence: Hereford. Grimsby.
What I'm doing now: I'm living in Perth, Australia, with my fella Stan and two daughters Abbi and Ellie. I'm a clinical nurse and I'm building my own Harley D. We live on 15 acres with four dogs, three chickens and lots of motorbikes.
Contact: stanc3@bigpond.com

Name: John Robinson.

Age: 70

Family:

Former School & Previous Residence: Clee Grammar. New Waltham.

What I'm doing now: Retired.

Contact: robbyr@wbhsi.net

Name: Dawn Lesley Osborne (maiden name Ritchie).
Age: 47
Family: Dad called Joe, mum Yvonne.
Former School & Previous Residence: Whitgift.
What I'm doing now: Working for Brodrene Larsens in Kalvag fish exporters, husband working for Norweigen hygiene. We have been here for just over a year and hope to make it permanent. We miss our family and friends and hope to return to the Town in the next couple of years. It would be great to hear from those people that know us..!
Contact:
Name: Sandra Magneron (maiden name Benefer)
Age:
Family:
Former School & Previous Residence: Macaulay Street and Western Secondary girls.
What I'm doing now: I live in South Shield now but I have lived in Newcastle-upon-Tyne for 26 years.
Contact: s.magneron@btinternet.com

Name: Cliff Liles

Age: 64

Family: Parents dead, sister living in Scartho.

Former School & Previous Residence: Nunsthorpe Primary, Wintringham Grammar. Lived in Nunsthorpe and New Waltham.

What I'm doing now: Retired, living in Melbourne, Australia, and travelling and enjoying life here. Living an extremely relaxed and happy retirement with my wife, in this wonderful country. Great weather, and brilliant lifestyle and way cheaper than the UK.

Contact: cliffliles@yahoo.com

Name: Graham Grice
Age: 45
Family: Mum and dad - Vi and Hammer Lawson, brothers David and Freddie and sister Sheila.
Former School & Previous Residence: Great Coates and Whitgift. Saltergate on the Willows.
What I'm doing now: Currently sitting in a tent in the desert in Kuwait trying to run an airlift operation - all good stuff!
Contact: g.grice@tin.it

Name: Karen Coulbeck

Age: 49

Family: Mum and dad, Jean and Gary Coulbeck, sister Andrea.

Former School & Previous Residence: Beacon Hill/Mathew Humberston. Halton Place, Cleethorpes.

What I'm doing now: Married to Bruneian Abu Bakar and moved to Brunei Darussalam 26 years ago. We have 3 boys, Liam 24, Nathan 22 and Gareth 17. Spend time rescuing cats, have 26 at the mo. Also work as a kindy teacher, at an International school. Love horse riding along the beach.

Contact: kecoulbeck@gmail.com

Name: Ray Hutton and Sheila Hutton (nee Neilsen)
Age: 53
Family: Eight kids between us.
Former School & Previous Residence: Grange, Chelmsford. Cotswold Way, Carnforth Crescent.
What I'm doing now: Commy chef, in a bistro and bar in Tenerife, my wife Sheila works as a waitress same place. Great life but miss family loads... drop us a line people, be nice to get intouch with people from the old town.
Contact: raywjhutton@hotmail.com

Name: Martyn Bowler

Age: 64

Family: Married, husband fo Sandi, Daughter Robyn and granddaughter Kennedy.

Former School & Previous Residence: Waltham Toll Bar (1956/1959). Tennyson House, Midfield Road, Humberston.

What I'm doing now: Moved to Canada in 1979, lived in Montreal (twice), Saint John, NB, Mississagua (Toronto), Ottawa, and now Yarmouth, NS. Work for Federal Government as Ship safety Inspector, and many other functions. Holiday in Cuba, twice a year whenever I can.

Contact: masaro@eastlink.ca

Name: Tim Sadler
Age: 62
Family: Son of Ernie Sadler and Edna Priestley.
Former School & Previous Residence: Clee Grammar School, Fieldhouse Country Club Humberston.
What I'm doing now: Living on a yacht in Venezuela.
Contact: boathouse6@hotmail.com

Name: Allan and Jean Plastow

Age: 80

Family: Living in Stanford in the Vale, Oxon.

Former School & Previous Residence: Allan - Waltham, Welholme, Reynolds, Street, Elliston Street. Jean - Bursar, Thrunscoe. Residence: Allan - Chapman Road, Cleethorpes. Jean - Mill Road, Cleethorpes.

What I'm doing now: Retired - except for post as Non-Executive Director, English Courtyard Association for four years.

Name: Alexis PrĂ¥me (Edwards)

Age: 30

Family: Married.

Former School & Previous Residence: Matthew Humberstone School. Cleethorpes and Grimsby.

What I'm doing now: Working for transport/logistics company NTEX AB in Helsingborg, Sweden. Moved here in 2002. Loving Sweden and pretty much mastered the language! Missing Cadbury's chocolate and English supermarkets.

Contact: alexis.prame@ntex.se

Name: Claire & Craig Haggis (Thrower)

Age: 25

Former School & Previous Residence: Waltham Toll Bar - Whitgift. Lived in Waltham and Grimsby.

What I'm doing now: Ola from Spain, We are doing well in the sun in Benidorm, been here for 4 years with our 3 children, Bradley, Bethany & Luis.

Contact: britsatspain@hotmail.com

Name: Janet Thrower

Age: 58

Family: Mam Sylvia, dad George (deceased)

Former School & Previous Residence: Havelock Secondary School.

What I'm doing now: Early retirement in a villa in Alfas del Pi near Benidorm, Spain.

Name: Pete Neve

Age: 45

Former School & Previous Residence: Matthew Humberstone.

What I'm doing now: Working as a photographer/graphic designer. Married and a granda to beautiful Megan.

Contact: pete@rainbow-photography.net

Name: Ian Keal

Age: 35

Family: In civil partnership, plus five horses, four cats and a dog!

Former School & Previous Residence: Waltham Toll Bar. Lived in Holton-le-Clay.

What I'm doing now: Working for a financial community extranet provider in London. Living in Surrey, compete on the horses at dressage in my spare time.

Contact: ian_keal@hotmail.com

Name: Andy & Sharon Baker
Age: 47 (ish)
Family: We have a son, Tom, who is still in Cleethorpes (hopefully not for much longer) my Mum Sheila and Dad Derek still live in Waltham and my surviving sister Pauline, married to Paul and living in Cleethorpes.
Former School & Previous Residence: Waltham Toll Bar, Waltham village.
What I'm doing now: Sharon and I are living in Adelaide in South Australia and I work for a Telco as their State Manager. We have been here for just over a year and hope to make it permanent. We miss our family and friends and hope to return to the Town in the next couple of years. It would be great to hear from those people that know us..!
Contact: baker550@btinternet.com
Name: Jean Cole (Davies) Twinnie
Age: 61
Family: Married to Peter Cole (Farmer) previously to Alan Baker (dec.) from Cleethorpes.
Former School & Previous Residence: Macaulay Primary, Armstrong Secondary. Lived Boulevard Ave Grimsby.
What I'm doing now: Emigrated to Perth, Western Australia in Jan. 1983, with Alan Baker (dec.) and 3 children, Natalie, Sheldon, Steven. We lived in Melbourne 1983, Friends of Roger Hoodless. Alan and I, plus 3 children, moved back to Sunny Perth in 1985, sadly Alan died of cancer in Feb 2001. I now live in Ballajura, with Peter. My 3 children, and 4 grandchildren, all live in Landsdale, which is only about 5km away from me. My husband Peter has a farm up North, and we share our time between there and here. We are semi-retired. I have my own dance school & teach tap dancing to the mature age, at Maylands, in Perth. Have been back to Grimsby a few times, and most likely to visit again next year, with Peter. We married 18th Dec 2005. Peter has never been out of Australia, and has yet to meet some of family from Grimsby. I look forward to showing him my home town.
Contact: tapdancer99j@westnet.com.au
Name: Angela Milan (Heath)
Age: 47
Family: Married with daughter, 11 years old.
Former School & Previous Residence: Waltham Toll Bar.
What I'm doing now: Living in Benalmadena Pueblo,Spain. Would love to hear from any old school pals.
Contact:
Name: Will/Bill Smith
Age: 44
Family: George (Dad), Frances (Mum) & Aubrey (Brother). Dale (Son).
Former School & Previous Residence: Edward Primary and Heneage Comp. Lived in Edward Street.
What I'm doing now: Spent 16 yrs in the Army and now live in Malton, Yorkshire. I still come back to Grimsby to visit family and friends.
Contact: w.smith799@btinternet.com
Name: Michael Anthony Birkett
Age: 55
Family: Married 35 years, 2 Children, 6 Grandchildren
Former School & Previous Residence: Nunsthorpe infants & juniors, Technical Secondary School. Nunsthorpe, Lord St, Newhaven Terrace
What I'm doing now: Living in Tenerife. Owned a successful bar for 2 years, currently looking for a job in a bar.
Contact: mickim2003@yahoo.co.uk
Name: Andrew Brunson
What I'm doing now: Living in Portugal, and loving it. The country is so very peaceful. In our town there has been no serious crime for many years. We walk home from the bars in complete safety. The food is good, and everything is so cheap compared to the UK. I live in a small town in the mountains near Spain, and have good beaches close by. I cannot imagine ever wanting to move back to GY with the high crime, and the excessive prices.
Name: Veronica Needham (Sharp)
Age: 50
Family: married with two kids
Former School: Welhome Girls School. Residence: lived in Farebrother St., Grimsby
What I'm doing now: Living in Dallas, Texas. Would love to here from any of my old school mates.
Name: Freda Mary Kocher (Warrington)
Age: 77
Family: Widow, two sons, one granddaughter, one grandson
Former school: Armstrong Street School. Residence: Alexandra Road, Grimsby.
What I'm doing now: Retired. Volunteer work at a Library. Act in Community Theatre. Belong to several social groups. Help out now and again at son's Printing Business. Travel at least once a year to Grimsby.
Name: David Knight
Age: 49
Family: Married to Amanda
Former school: Wintringham, Grimsby. Residence: Cleethorpes
What I'm doing now: living abroad in Gran Canaria, just going swimming.
Name: Steven Lewis
Age: 49
Family: Four brothers, one sister. I have four children, three grown up, one at 8 years old. We featured on the front page of the Telegraph for 1 week in 1957 when my parents and four children were homeless. We found a house on Thesiger St. by someone at Hewitt Brothers Brewery.
Former School: Nunsthorpe, then technical secondary on Ealenor St. Residence: After moving from Thesiger St. we moved to 4 Kirkstead Cresent on the Nunsthorpe where my sister still lives and she is now in her 40s.
What I'm doing now: my wife Gill and I run a pub called The Mariners in Sa Coma, Mallorca. We serve Grimsby Fish from the Five Star Fish company. Also my oldest son Kurt Lewis Fawcett lives at The Mariners pub in Grimsby.
Contact: marrinerssacoma@yahoo.co.uk 0034971812740
Name: Sarah Robinson
Age: 33
Family: Mom, Popz, Bro Gaz, wife Bex and kids Steve & Chels still living in Grimsby along with the rest of my family and friends, I miss them all dearly :(
Former school: Hereford Comprehensive. Residence: Lived on Littlefield Lane, GY
What I'm doing now: Lived in Plymouth, Devon for 5 years & emigrated to Auckland, New Zealand 2 years ago with my boyfriend Carl. We now have a house near the beach, a boat and 2 cats, Phoebe and Devon, could it get much better than that! I'm an interior designer on the north shore of Auckland and absolutely love it... Am due for a trip back to GY soon so get ready to party guys! Look out the barge here I come... haha
Name: James Sadler
Age: 56
Family: Married with two grownup children.
Former School: Littlecoats and Armstrong schools. Residence: Stortford St. and Standstead St., Grimsby.
What I'm doing now: Living in Maine, USA, with my wonderful wife Betsy.
Name: John Lamb
Age: 36
Family: Mum (Janet MouldenMaver), Dad (Alf MouldenNutter), sisters (Ylonda and SallyAnn) brother (Ian Deans, Carmen and Oliverlive in Badajoz in Spain), nephews (Damian and Karl), Vicky and Erran. Callum (my first born and much missed), AndyCousin, Vanessa Appleby (first lovehi), Adi Hynes, Kathleen Anderson and family, Gordon, Alan and all I care about.
Former school: Grange and Western comp, Coventry Ave Residence: St Ives Crescent.
What I'm doing now: I am living in Melrose in the Scottish borders and working in Galashiels as Head Chef of a large Hotel, I live with my long suffering girlfriend Gayle and our two loving childrenEva who is 3 on 24/12/06 and James who is 4 weeks old, I dearly miss all and thank most for my memories, I wish GTFC all the best and hope they can turn their season around, I love reading up on the Evening Telegraph web page which helps me keep up with events back home. I wish you all the very best and hope to see you when my busy schedule allows. I moved from Grimsby because of the lack of work and sympathy will those still struggling but, although happy to do so I still get goose bumps when I step on the rail platform in town, I recognise no one and still find it hard remembering streets etc but never my friends from school and loves of the past, I miss home, until I return... up the Mariners.
Name: Kyrene Chaudry (Emeny)
Age: 44
Family: Married to Mo, 3 children and 1 grandchild
Former School: Lindsay School. Residence: Mill Road, Grimsby.
What I'm doing now: Been in the USA for 10 years now, 8 spent in Texas, the last 2 in Escondido, California. It's heaven living here, beautiful scenery and lovely weather. We miss our families very much but usually manage to see each other at least once a year.
Name: Steve Hall
Age: 46
Family: Wife Tina, and sons Lewis, Nicky and Ross.
Former school: Harrold Street Secondary
What I'm doing now: Working and living in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Contact: tinahall@telus.net
Name: Lesley Singleton (Campling)
Age: 44
Family: Husband Neal, Lydia (12), Harry (10), dog Lucy and mouse Minnie.
Former School: Lindsay School. Heneage for Neal. Residence: Caenby Rd, Cleethorpes
What I'm doing now: We have been living happily on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia for nearly 5yrs. Neal is in the Qld Police and I live a life of leisure (or so Neal says) except for the two days I work in a real estate office. The rest of the week I ride a horse in the bush. Lydia starts high school in January and Harry will be in grade 6.
I highly reccommend anyone to visit Australia. Sun, sea & sand what more could you ask for? We wouldn't return to the UK for nothing but we do miss our family and friends though. This country is so good my parents Ray & Sylvia Campling followed us and have never looked back. If it wasn't for my sister Sharon who was a pommie backpacker back in 1988 and then married an aussie we probably wouldn't have found paradise, so thanks Sharon!!! We took our citizenships and are truly proud to call ourselves Australians. If your passing by don't call we are too busy!!! (only joking)
Name: Ann Avison
Age: 42
Family: Partner David.
Former school: Harold Street Secondary
What I'm doing now: Living in the Highlands of Scotland. Working for the NHS as an Administration Manager with Children's Services. Still manage to catch up on what's happening via the 'thisisGrimsby' site.
Contact: ann.avison@hotmail.co.uk
Name: Karen Round (Douglas)
Age: 41
Family: Mum Margret, sister Gail, brother Andrew, husband Dave, kids James, Rebecca and Jennifer.
Former School: Lindsey Secondary. Residence: St Helier's Road and Clumber Place.
What I'm doing now: I'm a housewife and I live in Birmingham, I also help out at my daughter's school.
Contact: kaz.round@blueyonder.co.uk
Name: David Hill
Age: 63
Family: Married to Inge Lise, one son; Ian.
Former school: Harrold Street Secondary
What I'm doing now: Living in Esbjerg, Denmark for the last 43 years. Retired. looking for old school mates or friends.
Contact: nmb3176@vip.cybercity.dk
Name: Tracy Brown (Durham)
Age: 42
Family: Husband Peter.
Former School: Hereford School. Residence: Wintringham Road.
What I'm doing now: Living in Calgary Canada been here for just over a year beautiful country although the winters are very cold. Not seen the drive for a month as its been covered in snow. But it does make the place look all the more beautiful.
Contact: peter@peterfrank.freeserve.co.uk
Name: Matthew McWilliams
Age: 41
Family: Parents Bill and Margaret, sisters Maggie and Rachelle, brothers Billy and David.
Former school: Harrold Street Secondary
What I'm doing now: Living in the Highlands of Scotland. Working for the NHS as an Administration Manager with Children's Services. Still manage to catch up on what's happening via the 'thisisGrimsby' site.
Contact:
Name: Lorraine Pratten (Neal)
Age: 44
Family: Married with four children between 8 and 22.
Former School: Western school. Residence: Pershore Avenue, GY.
What I'm doing now: Currently living in Paralimni in sunny Cyprus. Work as a cook in a restaurant and when I'm not there I can mostly be found at the beach.
Contact: joepescid@hotmail.com
Name: Randall Breidel
Age: 47
Family: Come from a fine family, hard work for fair pay.
Former school: Harrold Street Secondary
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What I'm doing now: Lived in LaCrosse Wisconsin almost my whole life. Am moving to Grimsby, soon to be with my fiancee.
Contact: randydelta6@hotmail.com
Name: Elizabeth Stanton (Tasker)
Age: 38
Family: Husband Jim, children Jason, 11, and Jessica, 7.
Former School: Waltham Toll Bar School. Residence: I lived in Tetney.
What I'm doing now: I have been married now for 18 years I met my husband in Long Beach, California where I worked as a Nanny at 19 yrs old. He was a navy man. After living in many different states and Japan we now live in southern California. He retired 2 years ago and bought his own company and I am a very happy stay at home mom with a dog and a rabbit.
Contact: stantonliz@hotmail.com
Name: Nita Sadler (Welsh)
Age: 65
Family: Mum and Dad (Doug and Joyce) Sister Jenny, Brother Doug, and Derek (deceased).
Former school: Edward St. Primary and Wintringam Grammar. Residence: Lived in Donnington St. as a child. Heneage Rd. St. Peters Ave Cleethorpes, and Guest house in Grant St. Cleethorpes, (facing Bunny's).
What I'm doing now: Lived in Perth Australia for 31 yrs. Have been a Local Govt. Councillor for 15 yrs. Deputy Shire President for 6 years. David is a Councillor, plus Justice of the Peace, plus Jack of All Trades! We have a two and a half acre property close to the city, with two horses, millions of parrots, Goannas (like lizards,) and Bandicoots who stroll through after dark. No kangaroos, but working on it! Don't believe what you hear about spiders and snakes, have only ever seen two snakes in 30 yrs. Spiders? I just put my foot on 'em! Supposed to be retired, but can't find the time! Daughter Tracy, Daughter Paula, and Son Antony, all married, and live in Perth. We have Five grandchildren, who are, almost, all Aussie. (Tom and Ben born in U.K. but can't remember it.) Love to hear from anyone who remembers us. All The Best to All.
Contact: davni@westnet.com.au
Name: Brenda Pat Mortlock (Lusby)
Age: 74
Family: Married, 4 children, 9 plus 4 step/grandchildren.
Former School: Armstrong/Technical College Grimsby Lincs. Residence: Wintringham Road.
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What I'm doing now: Living on Vancouver Island. Living the high life. Drinking at the moment with family members, this is Xmas eve!!!
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Name: Tony Horner
Age: 63
Family: Married Denise Cooper in 1965.
Former school: Harold Havelock Grammar.
What I'm doing now: Retired, living in Mossel Bay, South Africa.
Contact: djgreyling@telkomsa.net
Name: Clare Singh (Saunders)
Age: 32
Family: Married with 2 kids.
Former School: Lindsey School. Residence: .
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What I'm doing now: Living in Wodonga (North East Victoria) in the local hospital as a radiographer (CT Specialist). I love my job never a dull moment and fantastic equipment to play with! Life is good except for the fires and lack of rain. Been here since 1997 (not bad considering I only came here for a year). I don't miss much except for family, fish & chips (Aussies have NO idea about batter or making chips, no mushy peas or curry sauce!) and bacon bacon here is crap!
Contact: clsingh@tpg.com.au
Name: Anna Davie (Edwards)
Age: 33
Family: Married with 3 children; 2 boys (11 and 7) and a girl aged 10.
Former school: Holtonleclay. Residence: Tollbar.
What I'm doing now: First left UK in 1986 and returned in 1995. Now living in Sydney again after returning to Oz in 2004, and I won't be leaving again. My kids love the sun and water too much. I love it too much here and I don't miss all the dog pooh in Cleethorpes!! But Cleethorpes is a great place and I occasionally miss the seafront. Don't miss all the gossipers down my old street...
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Name: Erron Slingsby (Letch)
Age: 38
Family: Husband Dave; daughters Sadie and Chloe (Evie) and son Zack.
Former school: Wintringham. Residence: Manor Avenue, Gy.
What I'm doing now: Dave and I were married on the Ross Tiger trawler at the Heritage Centre, coming up 7 years ago now (a photo of which featured in the Grimsby Evening Telegraph). We left Grimsby over 4 years ago, to live a very different life. Talk about one extreme to another! With only a few holidays in Ireland under our belt with no jobs, friends or relatives in Ireland to go to we packed up the 3 children, the dog, and anything else that could earn us money, and set off. Dave left the security of his job at Lee's, the Furnishers, and I gave up child minding, for what can only be described as the biggest adventure of our lives. Within 5 weeks we'd gone from living in the centre of Grimsby Town to living in the "sticks" in the heart of rural Ireland. We are now living in Aglish, North Tipperary, on the boarders of County Galway, Clare and Offaly. Close to Lough Derg and the River Shannon. Up until recently we ran the village shop. We also have a "very unique" self catering holiday home that we rent out, Conroy's Old Bar. It's a typical Irish village pub that no longer holds a liquor licence and so we have carefully adapted it into a 2 bedroomed holiday home, being sure to retain all of it's charm and character. Complete with fully working bar, openfire, kitchen, double bedroom en suite, super kingsize bed and double shower. What can be better than spending your "whole holiday" in the pub? We can even provide a fully stocked bar on request! We love our life here and wouldn't change it for the world. Although we do miss our family and friends (and Lincolnshire sausages!). Business does mean we very rarely get to back Grimsby, but with air fares being so cheap and only an hours flight away, we often have "Grimsby" come to us!
Contact: Email: errondave@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 00353 67 21281
Name: Margaret Marsh (Rice)
Age: 52
Family: have three children 2 in oz 1 still in cleethorpes
Former school: Harold Street Residence: Grimsby
What I'm doing now: moved to sydney with my family 11 years ago ,my sister and her family moved before me ,then my mother moved back because she originally came from oz but my daughter who had`a son didnt migrate with us and i miss her dearly ,we commute as much as possible ,would love to hear from anybody who remembers me
Contact: marshmallow443@hotmail.com
Name: Dave Grainger
Age: 63
Family: arried Maureen E Pegg in 1966, still very happily married. We have 2 children, Andrew and Nicole and 6 grandchildren.
Former School: GY Technical Residence: We both lived on the Weelsby Estate
What I'm doing now: I am semiretired but to some extent returned back to the trade as a shipwright which I gave up when we left GY and came to Canada in 1966. Presently I am managing the renovation of a small cruise ship here in New Westminster BC where we live. Maureen is a manager with the Supreme Court of BC also here in New West and currently very involved in this Countries largest murder trial.
Contact: dmgrainger@shaw.ca
Name: Linda Allan (Traill)
Age: 56
Family: Married to Bill, two grown up sons. Two sisters Maureen and Julie
Former School & Previous Residence: Western, brought up on the Grange estate, lived on Laceby Acres when married
What I'm doing now: Living in Cambridge, Ontario Canada for 25 yrs. Married to Bill for 38 yrs, (met him at the Mecco dancing) We love to visit Grimsby, and see friends and family, but we wouldn't want to live there again. We live about an hour from Toronto, and an hour from Niagara Falls. I work as a "personal support worker" in a beautiful nursing home. We read "This is Grimsby" every day so we always know what is going on
Contact: ldallan@hotmail.com
Name: Brenda Pat Mortlock (Lusby)
Age: 74
Family: Married, 4 children, 9 plus 4 step-grandchildren
Former School & Previous Residence: Armstrong/Technical College Grimsby Lincs.
What I'm doing now: Living on Vancouver Island, Living the high life. drinking at the moment with family members, this is Xmas eve!!
Name: Nita Sadler (nee Welsh)
Age: 65
Family: Mum and Dad (Doug and Joyce) Sister Jenny, Brother Doug, and Derek (deceased)
Former School & Previous Residence: Edward St. Primary, and Wintringham Grammar. Lived in Donnington Street as a child. Heneage Road, St Peter's Ave, Cleethorpes, and guest house in Grant St, Cleethorpes, (facing Bunny's)
What I'm doing now: Lived in Perth Australia for 31 yrs. Have been a Local Govt. Councillor for 15 yrs. Deputy Shire President 6 yrs. David is a Councillor, plus Justice of the Peace, plus Jack of All Trades! We have a two and a half acre property close to the city, with two horses, millions of parrots, Goannas (like lizards,) and Bandicoots who stroll through after dark. No kangaroos, but working on it! Don't believe what you hear about spiders and snakes, have only ever seen two snakes in 30 yrs. Spiders? I just put my foot on 'em! Supposed to be retired, but can't find the time! Daughter Tracy, Daughter Paula, and Son Antony, all married, and live in Perth. We have five grandchildren, who are, almost, all Aussie. (Tom and Ben born in UK but can't remember it. Love to hear from anyone who remembers us. All The Best to All.
Contact: davni@westnet.com.au
Name: Peter March
Age: 69
Family: Two sisters, Brenda and Marilyn. Emigrated to Canada in 1953.
Former School & Previous Residence: Healing County School
What I'm doing now: Retired from Manchester Liners/OOCL, after 40 years services. Now living in Pincourt, Quebec, a suburb of Montreal. Widowed and remarried with two children, Chris and Megan. My hobbies are gardening, golf, hunting and fishing. I would love to hear from any old school mates.
Contact: petenpat@aol.com
Name: Bernar Jensen
Age: 66
Family: Brothers Carl and Keith both still in Grimsby
Former School & Previous Residence: Elliston Secondary
What I'm doing now: Married to Carolyn (Lewis) for 41 years, have two sons, Neil and Mark. I am retired now and have lived in Melbourne since 1964. Get back to Grimsby when money allows, severely miss the fish and chips!
Contact: cbjensen@optusnet.com.au
Name: Tracey Smith
Age:
Family: Six sisters, three brothers, daughter Stacey, son Nathen
Former School & Previous Residence: Immingham Comprehensive
What I'm doing now: I have been living in Holland for the last three years. Just getting used to the language here. You can walk the streets and feel totally safe here. I can't say that for England. It is so laid back here, and the people are pleasant. I would never go back to UK, but I still miss England.
Contact: tracey _smith 28@hotmail.com
Name: David Antony Lowry
Age: 46
Family: Mother Anne and Father Eddie (Edwin George) Lowry. Brothers Robert, Steven, Geoff and Michael, one sister Barbara.
Former School & Previous Residence: Went to Yarborough and then to Whitgift. Lived on the Yarborough estate on Pembroke Avenue until about 1977, then the family moved to the Bradley Park estate.
What I'm doing now: I joined the RAF at 18, then moved back to Grimsby in 1982 and trained as a nurse, then in 1996 as a mental health Nurse. Completed my degree in nursing at Hull University where I met my wife who is American. We moved to Florida, and now live in Columbia, South Carolina. Have been in the USA for about 10 years. Now working in a large cardiac hospital as a case manager and my wife, Blair, is a middle school principle. Who would have thought that in the late 60s and 70s running around the Yarboro estate, and leaving school with two 'O'Levels, I would be here now doing what I am doing.
Contact: mrdlowry@sc.rr.com
Name: Tracy Atkinson
Age: 38
Family: Lived in Scartho Road, Grimsby.
Former School & Previous Residence: Wintringham and Grimsby College of Technology
What I'm doing now: Living and working in the valleys of North Wales.
Name: Anthony J Allen
Age: 63
Family: Married to Jacqui.
Former School & Previous Residence: Grimsby Tech. Lived in Cleethorpes.
What I'm doing now: Living in Paphos, Cyprus, with my wife Jacqui, we live in a hillside area close to a local village. Life is much slower and it is cheaper to live here, especially when you are retired. The views are spectacular and the beach is only 3 miles away, but it is cooler up in the hillside areas and less humid. We keep track of events in Grimsby/Cleethorpes via the Grimsby Telegraph and look forward to returning back for a holiday next year.
Contact: ajallen@cytanet.com.cy
Name: Steven Fullard
Age: 40
Family: Mum and Dad, Barrie and Patricia Fullard, brother and sister, Jason and Dawn. Now single, two children.
Former School & Previous Residence: Lindsey School. Lived in Bentley Street, Cleethorpes.
What I'm doing now: Lived and worked in Perth, Western Australia, for the past 27 years. Having a great life over here, the lifestyle is brilliant, it really spoils you. Haven?t found the right girl to settle down with yet but still looking..! Perth is a fantastic place to live, great weather great beaches, I could go on for ages. Came over here in 1980 with my family. I have been back to Cleethorpes many times, but now I am travelling around Australia more, off to the Gold Coast, Queensland. I would recommend travelling to Australia, it?s a great country. Best time to come here is October/November (spring), it's not to hot then.
Contact: boya_kasha2000@hotmail.com
Name: Debbie Bryant (Ingham)
Age: 47
Family: Both our lads James and Mark live in the UK. James in Grimsby and Mark in Bristol. Ingham and Bryant families still live in Grimsby. Miss them loads!!!
Former School & Previous Residence: Yarborough School and Whitgift School. Lived in Springway Crescent and Boulevard Avenue.
What I'm doing now: Living in the South of France with Steve. Working for Airbus out here. Lifestyle and weather are terrific but you never forget your roots. Nice that we are only 2hrs and 30mins flight away. Would be great to hear from anyone who remembers us.
Contact: debbiebryant@hotmail.com
Name: Malcolm Bradford
Age: 51
Family: My uncle Ron still lives in Waltham, I moved to Sundsvall in Sweden in 1982. Before that I had a few years in the Middle East/Asia.
Former School & Previous Residence: Waltham Toll Bar. Lived in Waltham.
What I'm doing now: Operations Manager RoRo, in the port of Sundsvall, Sweden.
Contact: bradford@compaqnet.se
Name: Hazel Mason (nee Jacklin)
Age: 82
Former School & Previous Residence: Armstrong Girls School. Lived on Sidney Road.
What I'm doing now: Happily married to Joel Mason, an American I met at the Gaiety Dance Hall.
Name: Christine Matters (Rees)
Age: 42
Family: Married to Mark; Son Christopher (18).
Former School & Previous Residence: Reynolds Street and Lindsey Comprehensive. Lived in Fisher Place, Cleethorpes.
What I'm doing now: Moved to Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in 2002, been here ever since.
Contact: matters@shaw.ca
Name: Marlene Treffinger (Brewitt)
Age: 71
Family: Married, four children, seven grandkids. Married 50 years in the States after coming over to marry my yank.
Former School & Previous Residence: Harold Street. Lived in Stanley Street, Grimsby.
What I'm doing now: Retired and enjoying our large family. Read the Telegraph every day to keep up on all the news from "home".
Contact: marlene27@optonline.net
Name: Barbara Gray (Acklam)
Age: 71
Family: Three daughters, three grandchildren.
Former School & Previous Residence: Armstrong, then Tech. Marklew Avenue, Grimsby, then Cleethorpes.
What I'm doing now: Living on Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. Do a lot of walking, swimming (in own pool), cycling and bowling, plus a lot of voluntary work and just generally enjoying retirement in a beautiful part of the world with a perfect climate. Visit Grimsby every 12 months or so and still miss friends and family there.
Contact: barbaragray238@hotmail.com
Name: Roger Leachman
Age: 65
Family: Parents, Bill & Eileen; Bro. Andrew; Sis. Stella.
Former School & Previous Residence: Reynolds Street/Clee Grammar. Oliver Street, Cleethorpes.
What I'm doing now: Retired in Southern California, having spent the month of September 2007 in Cleethorpes, it felt as though I had never been away because of the constant feed from thisisgrimsby.
Contact: caleachmans@aol.com
Name: Bill Lauchlan
Age: 57
Family: Married, have two daughters who live in California.
Former School & Previous Residence: Before moving to the USA, I attended Havelock.
What I'm doing now: I live in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA. I work for GoDaddy.com, go and look what it is all about, it is exciting. I would like to get back in touch with those who remember me and my family.
Contact: wlauchlan@godaddy.com
Name: David Coates
Age: 66
Family: Married Shirley Wall, have three kids and six grandkids.
Former School & Previous Residence: Littlecoates Armstrong. Stortford Street. Both of us.
What I'm doing now: Retired I think! With six grandkids I don't really know. Live in Australia - Port Stephens N.S.W. This is where God comes for his holidays, it is so beautiful.
Contact:
Name: Douglas Murphy
Age: 62
Family: Married to Stephanie.
Former School & Previous Residence: Cleethorpes and Humberston.
What I'm doing now: After resigning from the Fire Service in the UK, I went to work in Saudi Arabia for 17 years and now live in Cyprus, tax is only 5%, warm weather most of the year, crime rate minimal, no miscellaneous problems you are experiencing in the UK and just joined Europe, but still miss Cleethorpes/Grimsby.
Contact: murphydb@yahoo.com
Name: Pamela Martin
Age: 61
Family: Two sons, Robert and Simon, five sisters and brother (Goodwin).
Former School & Previous Residence: Holme Hill, Harold Street Girls.
What I'm doing now: Psychologist and published author. Lived in Montreal for 17 years. Now live in Florida.
Contact: pmmakuk@yahoo.com
Name: Janet Currie-Ascher
Age: 46
Family: Single and very happy, have many great friends who are like family.
Former School & Previous Residence: Welholme and Hereford.
What I'm doing now: I live in the beautiful city of Calgary, 30 minutes drive from the Rockies, until recently I was a pre-school teacher but recently changed career, and I'm now working at Jacques Whitford-Axys Environmental Company as their receptionist. I love my life here but Grimsby and my family and friends there will always have a place in my heart.
Contact: curriejanet@hotmail.com
Name: Paul Bernard Goerick
Age: 46
Family: Two children, Christopher (19) and Maxine (14).
Former School & Previous Residence: Reynolds Street and Lindsey. Isaac's Hill.
What I'm doing now: Been in Australia nine years having lived in Scotland for 12 years before that. Living in Melbourne and running my own environmental consultancy. Love the warmer weather and getting out on the motorbike but Lincolnshire still has the best biking roads. Miss proper fish and chips, huge haddocks and scraps. Still get up early on Sundays to see how the Town are doing.
Name: Kaley Lund
Age: 42
Family: Mother and father, Mavis & Marius, sister Mandy, brother Marius.
Former School & Previous Residence: Springfield Middle School & Hereford School. Lived in Emfield Grove, Scartho & Chatham Ave.
What I'm doing now: Living in Denmark, have done so for the last 28 years. Married and have two boys. My hobby is amateur radio call sign OZ2KLP.
Contact: kaley@jellingnet.dk
Name: Allan Webster
Age: 69
Family: Married with four children.
Former School & Previous Residence: Harold Secondary Modern. Lived at 96 Harold Street.
What I'm doing now: I now live in New Zealand, have done for 39 years this year, I am retired and live at the top of the South Island, a small town called Blenhiem. Three of the kids live in the North Island, one in the South. Plenty to see and do, I have just given up hunting and diving, just do a bit of fishing now so if anybody in Grimsby knows me, drop me a line.
Contact: sharonandallan@paradise.net.nz
Name: Sue Cook (Stevens)
Age: 42
Family: Husband Shaun, daughter Tara, mum Maureen, Dad Steve (deceased), brother Rick, sister Janet, grandma Edith.
Former School & Previous Residence: Waltham Toll Bar, lived in central grimsby.
What I'm doing now: I was the original manager at Sports Soccer in Freshney Place but now I renovate property in Northern Alberta, Shaun is a pipefitter in the oil sands, although he spends most of his time in an office now keeping warm from this ridiculous snow. Tara is a prison officer in London and doing extremely well.
Contact: floozysuezy@hotmail.co.uk
Name: Nicola Hodgkinson
Age: 27
Family:
Former School & Previous Residence: Lindsey. Lived in Castle Street.
What I'm doing now: I moved to Whitby and haven't been happier although there is a certain person I miss - wish I could have said goodbye to my moon man xxx.
Contact: naughtynikki28@hotmail.com
Name: John Greetham
Age: 49
Family: Married to Angela for 28 years - daughter Natalie, 26, now married to Sam (Kiwi), Alex, son, 24, Dominic John Brierley, 1 year old, my first and hopefully 1 of many more grandchildren.
Former School & Previous Residence: Grange juniors - Chelmsford 1969-1974. Western outway - Waby close - Saint Mawes - Wybers Wood
What I'm doing now: We emigrated to New Zealand three years ago now. We now live in Tauranga - North Island, New Zealand. The last 3 years have flown by. My daughter Natalie got married and blessed us with a treasure of a grandson, young Dominic John Brierley. The lifestyle here is very relaxed and laid back. It's great to be able to wear shorts and *jangles (*flip-flops to Grimbarians) all year round. We have a full section on our property, we have planted lots of citrus trees and exotic plants. I do miss all of my family very much, although we keep in touch via telephone conversations and e-mail. I will be seeing them this summer. High on the could-kill-for list are Donner kebab, Carling Black Label, fish & chips, local pub (Within a 4 mile radius) and snow at Christmas. Our first Christmas seemed so strange. I cooked a traditional dinner (December is the start of summer here). The following year we had a seafood platter - cold hams & salad. We love the lifestyle and climate here, but Grimsby will always have a place in my heart.
Contact: jgreetham@xtra.co.nz
Name: Cheryl Holden (Francis)
Age: 57
Family: I lived with my parents Hugh and Gwen (Jane) Francis and siblings Chris, Ian and Julie. We migrated to Australia in 1969.
Former School & Previous Residence: Welholme Primary & Wintringham Grammar. Lived Farebrother Street, then Hainton Avenue.
What I'm doing now: Having read the messages on this list, I am adding to those Grimbarians who have settled in Australia. I live with my husband Graeme in Sydney with the rest of the family not too far away. Am Deputy Principal at a local girls' school. Have been back to Grimsby a few times, most recently in 2007. It has a special place in my heart.
Contact: cherylholden@mail.com
Name: Deborah Milton (Bratley)
Age: 47
Family: Married Stewart and two daughters, Leanne and Kerri.
Former School & Previous Residence: Whitgift, Willows estate.
What I'm doing now: I am currently living in Ipswich not far from Brisbane, Australia. Have been here now for 6 years, moved here from New Zealand where we lived for 3 years. Have a wonderful husband Stewart and 2 gorgeous daughters Leanne & Kerri. We all miss our family and friends back home and hopefully it won't be too long before we can go home and visit.
Contact: debsmilton@hotmail.com
Name: Angie Blower (nee Turner/Reeves)
Age: 50
Family:
Former School & Previous Residence:
What I'm doing now: Living in Spain and running a Cornish pasty shop.
Contact: angieblower@hotmail.com
Name: Stephen J Bell
Age: 61
Family: Married with four children; divorced; remarried Thai National.
Former School & Previous Residence: Harold Secondary Modern. Victor Street.
What I'm doing now: Reside in Sakeaw; Nongkungsri, Kalasin, Thailand. Work in the Middle East. When home in Thailand at peace with the world. Anybody out there who remembers me?
Contact: stephenbell179@hotmail.com
Name: Roy Bagshaw
Age: 70
Family: I was raised by my Granny along with three of my cousins.
Former School & Previous Residence: Nunsthorpe for infants to seniors. We lived at 33 Clarendon Road.
What I'm doing now: I joined the RAF in 1955 and served 12 years as an aero engine fitter. I married my wife Hilary in 1961 whom I met whilst stationed at RAF Little Rissington. After leaving the RAF in 1967 I spent the rest of my working life in the aircraft industry. Two years ago with three other ex-RAF collegues we wrote and had a book published on the history of RAF Little Rissington. I also have written an unpublished book on my childhood and teenage days in dear old GY, so many fond memories. My wife and I enjoy walking but make a point of coming up to Great Grimsby and Lindsey as I knew it (as they will always be known to me) at least once a year. We live in Bourton on the Water, Glos. I enjoy the odd game of golf.
Contact: hil.roy@mypostoffice.co.uk
Name: Chris Wright (Harrison)
Age: Over 21!
Family: Husband - Terry.
Former School & Previous Residence: Yarborough Infants and Juniors, Western Girls.
What I'm doing now: Live in Cumbria, beautiful countryside here in the Eden valley. Visit Grimsby frequently to see family and friends.
Contact:
Name: Natalie Brierley (Greetham)
Age: 26
Family: Married to Samuel, one son, Dominic John.
Former School & Previous Residence: Wybers Juniors, Healing Comp. Lived Wybers Wood, Grimsby.
What I'm doing now: I moved out to North Island, New Zealand, three Years ago with my parents and it is the most wonderful country. I really miss home and friends and family. I miss having my local pub around the corner but it really is a different world here! I play wife and mother and have just bought a big three-bedroom home! I work at the local hospital as a nurse doing 4 nights a week. When not working, walking, running, swimming, surfing, doing coffee with the other mums! It's so beautiful here!
Contact: nataliegreetham_8@hotmail.com
Name: Sandra Clayton (nee Redshaw)
Age: 66
Family: Two daughters, three grandkids, one great-grandson.
Former School & Previous Residence: St Peter's and Thrunscoe Schools. College Street, Cleethorpes.
What I'm doing now: Living in Canada since 1971, interested in old friends and neighbours.
Contact: ernestclayton@rogers.com
Name: Jane Howard
Age: 42
Family: Youngest of 10 children by Raymond and Gladys.
Former School & Previous Residence: Havelock.
What I'm doing now: After leaving Grimsby and travelling extensively, I moved to Sydney. I work in an amazing Wholistic Pathalogy Lab as a clinic co-ordinator. Go home every two years to visit my family and friends. Never been married, not gay, and no kids. Had a long on-and-off relationship with Grimsby guy who I adore. Living life to the max here. Sydney is the place to be but Grimsby's my heart. Don't miss the dog poo but miss the pubs a lot, not the same here. But I can live with that. JUST!
Contact: paddyhoward2003@yahoo.com.au
Name: Kimberley Shaw (nee Shirley)
Age: 48
Family: Beautiful son of 15.
Former School & Previous Residence: South Parade, then Whitgift school, until we moved to Algeria in the early 70s and then onto the UAE for many years.
What I'm doing now: Lived in the Caribbean for many years and I am now living in beautiful Ontario, Canada. I try and get home to Grimsby once a year to visit my family, and even though our family left Grimsby in the early 70s I still hold England's shores close to my heart! Life is beautiful in Canada and everything is geared up for the children here... also the Canadians live life to the fullest and even barbecue in the depths of winter when there is 2ft of snow on the ground. They don't let the weather get them down and instead live for today! Anyway time to go skiing! I just wanted to say "Hello Grimsby", fancy sending me over some lovely fish and chips?
Contact: nevon@rogers.com
Name: Anne Waddingham (Davidson)
Age: 66
Family: Four grown-up sons, eight grandchildren (five boys, three girls), love them to bits.
Former School & Previous Residence: Elliston Street, Barcroft Street, Reynolds Street. Lived in Fuller Street, Combe Street, North Sea Lane.
What I'm doing now: Came to Cairns 1980 with 4 sons and now ex-husband, am now retired, only 1 son and family here, other 3 sons and family Gold Coast and Brisbane, spend lovely holidays with them can't ask for anything more.
Contact: annewaddingham@hotmail.com.au
Name: Bernard Ingham
Age: 71
Family: Son of Norman and Nancy. Brothers Alan and Peter. I have 2 sons and 5 grandchildren.
Former School & Previous Residence: Welholme Road Junior and Carr Lane Grammar. Residence: St Olafs Grove, Hainton Ave and Seaton Grove (Weelsby Estate).
What I'm doing now: Currently retired and living in Corston, near Malmesbury. After leaving School, I went in the RAF in 1953 as an Aircraft Apprentice. Retired from the RAF after serving 39 years. Currently keep myself occupied as a parish councillor and playing golf (badly). Love to hear from anyone who knew me at school. Can think of Mike Thompson, Dave Stanley, John Allan, Valerie Dishington, Mary Wood, Jenifer Smith, Douglas Skelton and many others.
Contact: bernardhingham@aol.com
Name: Angela Abernethie
Age: 52
Family: 2 daughters 28 yrs and 22 yrs. 2 grandchildren.
Former School & Previous Residence: I attended Welholme primary and Technical secondary school. We lived in Abbey Road in Grimsby.
What I'm doing now: I came to Perth, Australia, in 1970 with my family. Have lived here ever since and absolutely love it. I am working as a phlebotimist for a private pathology company in the Perth metro area. I have been there for 10 years now. My partner and I are coming over to UK in 5 weeks time, this is my first trip back and I would love to catch with anyone that remembers me, especially Lesley Cardy, Ann Magill, Elaine Amos and Teresa Kurz.
Contact: angela_bryden@yahoo.com.au
Name: Alan Cheshire
Age: 53
Family: Harry and Rose, Terry, Pat, Colin, Pauline
Former School & Previous Residence: Beacon Hill, Beacon Avenue.
What I'm doing now: Working in Pakistan as a conflict resolution advisor, also putting byo-gas systems in the villages, about to move into Baluchistan working with the with the old soliders I served with while in the Sultan of Omans army. People here are very friendly the food is great but I could kill for a bacon butty.
Contact: allancheshire@hotmail.com
Name: Frances Blackley Lister
Age: 49
Family: Married with two kids.
Former School & Previous Residence: Wintringham. Lived in Cleethorpes.
What I'm doing now: Living in Glasgow, Scotland ,and love the country and culture.
Contact:
Name: Wesley Jordan Coulam
Age: 21
Family:
Former School & Previous Residence: Lindsey. Cleethorpes (still do!)
What I'm doing now: In the North Arabian Gulf serving on HMS Campbeltown, left October 16 due back May 11. Spent 7 months out here doing Operation Calash & Telic.
Contact:
Name: Susan Clark (nee Osborne)
Age: 44
Family: Mum, Norma, Brothers, Mark, Chris, Nick, Matthew & Adrian.
Former School & Previous Residence: Edward St and Heneage Schools. Lived at 38 Willingham St.
What I'm doing now: I am now a busy mum of 4 children, 16, 14, 13 & 10. They all love to play soccer (football) even my 14 yr old daughter!! Living in Southern California, 10 minutes from Disneyland. Love it here but my family and many dear friends are still in Grimsby, and there are times when I miss them a LOT!!
Contact: scgrimbo@aol.com
Name: Claire Zamor (nee Duell)
Age: 32
Family: Married to Nixon, one son Joseph (3) and one on way.
Former School & Previous Residence: Waltham TollBar School and lived in Waltham.
What I'm doing now: Living in Kissimmee, Florida, USA. Been here on and off since June 1999, came over on International Programme at Epcot at Walt Disney World. Married in March 2003. Now work part time at Disney and keep busy taking care of my son and family. Love it over here and am very happy. Enjoy it too when family and friends come over to visit.
Contact: CLZStarbucks@aol.com
Name: Patsy Davies now Pat Voigt
Age: 59
Family: Married 40 yrs to Uwe. 2 daughters, 40 and 38, 5 grandchildren age 13 to 3.
Former School & Previous Residence: Western Secondary Modern. Lived in Winchcombe Ave.
What I'm doing now: Emigrated to Bunbury W.Australia with parents Vi and Arthur in 1968, at the age of 15. Mam and Dad (who are sadly deceased) both came from big families in Grimsby. I am the eldest and have 2 brothers, and 1 sister, who are all settled with families in W.A. I was devastated at first as I left Cliff and the Beatles behind. Perth was so far behind with music and fashion in those days. Couldn't even get my "Beatle" stockings so my Nanna used to post them out to me, which took more than 3 weeks, my how times have changed. But I soon settled into the Ozzie way of life and met and married Uwe who came from from Hamburg Germany at the age of 10. We moved to Perth, and are still in the same home after 40 great years together. I wouldnt swap my life for anything and enjoy my 2 lovely daughters, and loving every minute of being a Nanna. But saying that a huge part of my heart is still in Grimsby. We have been fortunate enough to travel back 3 times since 1994, and have a lot of contact via email etc with my family. We look forward to coming back to visit with them all again soon, and exploring more parts of Gy and surrounding districts, that I never saw when I was a kid.
Contact: patsynannette@live.com
Name: Diane Lant (Todd)
Age: 54
Family: Divorced with three sons.
Former School & Previous Residence: Welholme and Grimsby Tech. Lived in Hainton Ave, Grimsby.
What I'm doing now: Living in Perth, Western Australia since 1981. I enjoy living here but go back to England to see my family every 2 yrs or so. Mum lives in Stallingborough & 1 sister lives in Ashby, the other sister lives in Greetwell & my brother lives in Florida USA.
Contact: dizzydi1@live.com
Name: Rachael Keal (soon to be Johnston)
Age: 36
Family:
Former School & Previous Residence: Waltham Toll Bar. Holton-le-Clay.
What I'm doing now: I'm now living and working in London. A legal PA for a law firm. Another two years I reckon and then I'll be back "up north".
Contact: rhkeal@hotmail.com
Name: David Robertson
Age: 39
Family: Married with two boys.
Former School & Previous Residence: Whitgift.
What I'm doing now: Living and working in Muscat, Oman, Middle East, loving every second of it, nice people, lovely country.
Contact: david@generalautomotive-oman.com
Name: Dave Clarke
Age: 49
Family: Dad Terry, mom Sheila
Former School & Previous Residence: Grange Juniors, Western Comprehensive.
What I'm doing now: 21st Year in the US. Houston, Ft Lauderdale, Nashville, Clinton MS. Co-own a plastics manufacturing company.
Contact: dave@mcnplastics.com
Name: Erica Martin (Lait)
Age: 43
Family:
Former School & Previous Residence: Welhome and Hereford schools. Legsby Avenue, Grimsby.
What I'm doing now: Living in Jacksonville Florida, with my husband of 4 years, Charles. Anyone that remembers me, please get in contact!
Contact: amerengla@gmail.com
Name: Stuart Slade
Age: 38
Family: Mum & Dad, sister Bev and husband Bob and my niece Kate
Former School & Previous Residence: Laceby Acres & Western Comprehensive. Hamilton Close, Laceby Acres.
What I'm doing now: Went to Nottingham Uni, worked in Newark and then joined the London Fire Brigade where I stayed for 11 years and became a Station Officer. Now working for the New Zealand Fire Service as a Fire Engineer. Living in Howick Auckland with my partner Mel.
Contact: stuslade@hotmail.co.uk
Name: Valerie Ashworth (Atkin)
Age: 52
Family: Separated, 3 grown-up children, Sarah 29, James 22, Victoria 21
Former School & Previous Residence: Beacon Hill Secondary. Beverley Close, Holton-le-Clay.
What I'm doing now: Im a S/E Professional Painter/Decorator. Working on a major project at very large Manor House nr Stratford. Living in Northampton. Visit my sis in the Isle of Man regularly following her recent TT accident. Enjoying my freedom having been married for 22yrs.
Contact: fempaint@hotmail.co.uk/01604 464608




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