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ex-downall greener

Started by: bambam (3052)

looking for information regarding the old scene and dwelllers of this village.
I was born 1960, and lived there 24 years. Bluebell, village club (and blackpool days) and the rest.
Would appreciate someone with lots of recent and past knowledge.

Started: 19th Jan 2008 at 16:41

Posted by: dianne (827)

my husband was born uat downall green used to be a very nice place were everybody knew everybody we used to go to trinity sunday and then go in th s and s after

Replied: 19th Jan 2008 at 19:22

Posted by: bambam (3052)

thanks diane i lived yards from the s+s remember it very well,i also remember walking day commonly known as jelly sunday i walked from 5yrs old to 15 yrs old,it used to be a good event
keep in touch bam.

Replied: 19th Jan 2008 at 22:12

Posted by: julieanne (114) 

oh my days.... i used to work at a shop on downall green rd.it was a newsagents/grocery shop.worked there ten years ago do you know it

Replied: 19th Jan 2008 at 22:32

Posted by: bambam (3052)

hi julie i remember downall green rd where was the shop,can only remember walkers and hursts i think there was one near junction on brocsteds rd called newbiggins.

Replied: 19th Jan 2008 at 22:42

Posted by: julieanne (114) 

this shop was on the same side of the school or was it a church cant remember anyway it had one opposite it that was closed. it was at the bottom of the lane

Replied: 19th Jan 2008 at 22:46

Posted by: green (39)

bambam do you rember tracy duffy she still lives there

Replied: 19th Jan 2008 at 23:23

Posted by: bambam (3052)

HI JULIEANNE THE ONLY SHOP I CAN REMEMBER ON SAME SIDE OF SCHOOL AND CHURCH WAS HURSTS, THERE WERE SOME SHOPS ACROSS ROAD FROM CHURCH,POST OFFICE AND GRANVILLES BARBERS,THANKS BAM.

Replied: 19th Jan 2008 at 23:32

Posted by: nutty tart (477) 

There was a shop on the opposite corner to our Ladys school, is it the corner of Coronation street? There was also one further down the same street opposite the council houses.

Replied: 19th Jan 2008 at 23:37

Posted by: julieanne (114) 

if it wasnt a shop then it could of been a terraced house. a woman worked in it called barbara and she lived about 3 houses up from shop i think it might have been called hurst. a man called ian owned it when i worked there

Replied: 19th Jan 2008 at 23:40

Posted by: bambam (3052)

HI GREEN YES I DO REMEMBER TRACY DUFFY I WAS BROUGHT UP WITH GREAT GIRL THANKS BAM.

Replied: 19th Jan 2008 at 23:46

Posted by: bambam (3052)

HI NUTTY TART I THINK THE SHOP AT SIDE OF SCHOOL WAS CALLED WALKERS, AND THE ONE NEAR BROCSTEDS AVE USED TO BE NEWBIGGINS THAT WAS 25 YRS AGO,DONT Know IF ITS STILL THERE. THANKS NUTTY.

Replied: 19th Jan 2008 at 23:54
Last edited by bambam: 1st Feb 2011 at 20:33:28

Posted by: bambam (3052)

THANKS JULIEANNE HURSTS SHOP WAS JUST BEFORE THE BAD CORNER COMING FROM DOWNALL GREEN GOING TOWARDS BRYN,REGARDS BAM.

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 00:04

Posted by: julieanne (114) 

hhmmmm i dont know all i remember is it wasnt on a corner but the shut shop opposite was. im blinkin useless lol
hope you find what your looking forand if you find out what happened to that shop let me know. i heard it closed

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 00:09

Posted by: bambam (3052)

THANKS JULIEANNE IM COMFUSED NOW,ITS POSSIBLE IT COULD HAVE BEEN RECTORY ROAD THERE WAS A SHOP THERE NEXT DOOR TO WHERE I LIVED CALLED BENTHOMS, AND GROCERY SHOP FACING IT HIS NAME WAS IAN.

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 00:20

Posted by: bambam (3052)

ANY1 ELSE FROM DOWNHALL GREEN GIVE US SHOUT.
BE NICE TO REMINICE AT MT AGE.
JOIN IN

BAM BAM LEWIS

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 00:29

Posted by: dianne (827)

we lived in rectory road when we first got married we bought one of the cottages in rectory road think theve pulled them down now tommy and mary lived in middle one and the other end one was empty lived there for 3 years also my husbands aunty and uncle lived in rectory road jean and bob wright think bob played drums in s and s

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 00:35

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

bam bam was your dads name Gerry/bill or from the same family, Could you or would you give your dads name I left Downall Green 1963 (look at my blog)

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 00:38

Posted by: dianne (827)

my husbands dad lived at downall green a long time ago he was gordon kitts he used to compere at s s club

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 00:41

Posted by: bambam (3052)

THANKS DIANNE NO KNOWLEDGE ON THE FAMILY,BUT WILL ASK MY MOTHER
CHEERS BAM BAM

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 00:55

Posted by: bambam (3052)

HI DOUGIE THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY,YES MY FATHERS NAME WAS GERRY AND BILL WAS MY UNCLE.
LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR REPLY
MANY THANKS BAM.

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 01:04

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

bam your dads best friend was James Dean,
they got pulled up and was asked for there names, your name James Dean and you Gerry -----,come off it are i'll run you in, I know Bill past away hope Gerry still going

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 01:29

Posted by: bambam (3052)

THANKS DOUGIE I REMEMBER A TALE MY FATHER TOLD ME WHEN HE WAS DRIVING COACHES HE SIGNED IN AS GERRY LEWIS AT THE HOTEL, SO THE OTHER DRIVER SIGNED IN AS DEAN MARTIN I SUPPOSE IT WAS FUNNY AT THE TIME.
RESPECT TO YOU PAL.
THANKS BAM.

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 01:44

Posted by: bambam (3052)


hi diane i used to drink with gordon kitts and his wife millie, in the village club i think their sons name was stuart if so he knows me well.
keep in touch.

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 01:53

Posted by: julieanne (114) 

oh dear how thick am i it WAS called benthams the one i worked in cos someone called gerry had it b4 ian i got naff memory

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 02:14

Posted by: bambam (3052)

oh brilliant julieanne i know barbra who worked there i think it was number 31 rectory road she lived at,knew her husband as well he used to like a pint in village club,cant remember his name.
possibly keith not sure regards bam.

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 02:30

Posted by: bambam (3052)

any body still awake anybody wanna chat

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 02:52

Posted by: julieanne (114) 

how is barbara doin lately not seen her for ages last time i saw her ,her dad was ill

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 05:35

Posted by: franny (inactive)

Went to school at Our Ladys and remember Walkers shop with the bottle green front. Loved that school, in summer playing on the fields at the back. Rumour was that the hill at the back of the school was the result of a 2nd world war explosion. Headmaster was Mr Starkey when I was there in the 70's.

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 11:18

Posted by: bambam (3052)

thanks franny do not know much about our ladys,i went to rectory school but i knew all the lads and girls from brocstedes i am chuffed you remember walkers thought i dreamt it. take care fran thanks, bam.

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 13:02

Posted by: bambam (3052)

hi julieanne gerry benthom did own the newsagents on rectory rd when i lived there,i remember barbra and iris sankey who i went to school with, my mother lillian worked in the shop across the road called bargain booze. thanks and best regards bam.

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 14:15

Posted by: green (39)

bambam do u ever see tracy duffy i was ere best friend she used to work at peter blond ere mum must be getting on now they r a nice family do u know ray cross

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 14:17

Posted by: bambam (3052)

hi green thanks for your reply,last time i saw tracy was at a funeral at holy trinity in late nov, she looked great i know all the family. ray cross was a good mate of mine,he lived in birch grove had sister called karen,mum was margret dad was fred is it the same ray cross thanks green, bam.

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 14:36

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

bambam look round wiganworld site you will find other things of interest

(Will leave this photo on but will delete others that I put on)

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 14:50
Last edited by dougie: 26th Aug 2008 at 21:40:17

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

bam was three cottages in the playground when I was at school 40s called the Blue bell cottages, my mam lived in one before she married

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 14:58

Posted by: bambam (3052)

thanks dougie god i climbed those stairs so many times,that does bring back memories, not seen that photo before nice one dougie cheers pal, bam.

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 15:04

Posted by: bambam (3052)

hi dougie, not sure about bluebell cottages well before my time but will ask my mother she may remember. sorry doug forgot to tell you my father passed away in late 90s, i will keep in touch thanks pal, bam.

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 15:09

Posted by: green (39)

yea it is the same ray cross i used to go out with him i ave a son with him martin he is 25 next week i took him to is dads yesterday time fly my son as 2 kids now so ray is a grandad i used to go to the s s club if you see tracy will u tell ere frances as been asking about ere me and ray grand kids age is little girl latisha she is 6 and our other grand child logan was born in october is is 12 week old i enjo talking to you my mam used to say once u r 21 time fly how true it is i am 47 next weelk

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 16:00

Posted by: green (39)

bambam do u kwow david johnson he lived downall green he probably moved and married now i used to love going downall green and in the blue bell pub

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 16:04

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

I went to college with a lad from the Bluebell pub. His name was Vaughan Williams.

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 16:08

Posted by: dianne (827)

my hubby stuart used to do the discos there on a friday night stuart he still has loads of them old records he used to play there goodtimes

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 16:22

Posted by: dianne (827)

he did the discos at the s s club

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 16:25

Posted by: bambam (3052)

hi green glad its the same ray cross, if i see tracy i will tell her no probs,ray will remember me from elm ave where i used to live just ask him ,im a little older older than him 47 now rays probably 45 thanks green keep in touch.

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 19:52

Posted by: bambam (3052)

hi green.

yes i do know dave johnson he went to school with me, i mated with him for 24 yrs lived in popular ave, i knew all the family he is married to julie and lives on old road back of old cop shop. thanks green bam.

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 20:00

Posted by: bambam (3052)

hi tonker.
thanks for your message i know vaughn williams, he was 1 yr older than me his dad arthur was landlord of bluebell,god i had some good times in there. thanks tonker. bam.

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 20:08

Posted by: bambam (3052)

hi dianne.
i remember stu doing discos, he was a mate of rob speakman at the time. thanks dianne. bam.

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 20:12

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

By the way, now that Downall Green is part of St.Helens, is it proper to discuss it on a Wigan site?


Downall Greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen!

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 20:47

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

The hill behind our Lady's,due to outcropping, Walkers shop now flats, Newbiggings shop now a house,Gerry Bentham had the first shop on Rectory Rd sold it to Ian Cheetham,the Co-Op was accross the rd,then it was bought by the Boose company, next shop on rectory was owned by Dolly Dainty, accross from that was Tommy Evans shop also a wool shop, Tumtingle.

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 21:14

Posted by: green (39)

bambam yea dave johnson did live in popular ave i used to fancy him like mad a long time ago i ended up with ray cross my son is the image of is dad he is married to a girl named joanne she is lovely person and great with my son and grandkids he u saw him u would think it was ray pity lol do u no a girl named marg edwards she lived at bryn she was always with me and tracy and i know simms they wouldnt know me now probebly by my name ray lives at leigh now do u ever see him e as never changed he likes a few pints about 12 a day lol

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 22:47

Posted by: bambam (3052)

hi tonker.
your quite right right in what you say, but i do not think rugby fans would agree, i have been a wigan fan all my life,i do not know how the greeners feel about it perhaps they will let us know, thanks tonker. bam.

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 22:55

Posted by: bambam (3052)

thanks bent legs, i remember the co op and tommy evans, daintys shop was at side of everton st which run onto the park. the wool shop was annie deacons she had all the photos from jelly sunday in the windows, she also sold most of the out fits, short pants white pumps shirts and ties. cheers bentlegs.bam

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 23:05

Posted by: bambam (3052)

hi green.
not seen ray for years,do not know marg edwards perhaps i know her by face contact,i used to be a doorman in ashton for many years, old marys.golden lion.cross keys.aqua bar. mad jacks.queens.thomas gerrard bar.you probably know me? i know all the simms they are related to me. thanks green.bam

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 23:41

Posted by: green (39)

my neighbours ex husband used to be a bouncer at all them pubs joe maloney he died do u know him

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 23:47

Posted by: bambam (3052)

hi green.
know the name cant picture him,but must have met him in my door days,i got moved from ashton to wigan in approx 1999.thanks green.bam.

Replied: 20th Jan 2008 at 23:55

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

I knew Joe 'Troll' very well.

Replied: 21st Jan 2008 at 00:11

Posted by: bambam (3052)

hi julieanne.
i spoke to my mother earlier today, barbra is doing fine, her husbands name is jimmy,not keith as i thought. bam

Replied: 21st Jan 2008 at 00:30

Posted by: bambam (3052)

hi tonker did you know joe :troll: as you call him. i must know this lad,where did he come from i worked doors for 20yrs bound to have met him somewhere along the line, please keep in touch. bam.

Replied: 21st Jan 2008 at 01:39

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

Joe lived in Ashton, behind the police station off Old Road. He worked for M*** L**** (one of the 90's crew). Last door I saw him on was Flannagans in Bryn (golden ball), with Kev 'Panda'. He was quite ill soon after and had to have surgery.

Replied: 21st Jan 2008 at 02:03

Posted by: bambam (3052)

thanks tonker.
i remember kev panda but cant picture joe, i will investigate further.thanks tonker. bam.

Replied: 21st Jan 2008 at 02:27

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Tonker your not doing bad with posts on a topic that you as good as say should be on a St-Helens site,
Tumtell remember the old s & s
Club,closing time in winter was 10pm we only got up pit at 10.10 pm and Jack Pye had the first shop into the 60s,

Replied: 21st Jan 2008 at 11:20

Posted by: green (39)

tonker you r right joe did ave surgery i think it was a brain heamorage he als got married again and is wife died young i know he as 3 smallgirls cause is brothers r bringing them up also he as a son he is about 23 he lived next door to me with joes ex wife it was sad

Replied: 21st Jan 2008 at 18:16

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Dougie , remember getting a pint at anytime in the S&S, it was me that found Jack Pye when he died, his wife Olive shouted to me to look for him, i found him in the kitchen with his heart tablets in his hand, nice chap was Jack, Tumtingle,

Replied: 21st Jan 2008 at 20:37

Posted by: green (39)

dougie wish pit did u work at

Replied: 22nd Jan 2008 at 20:52

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Hi I knew Kevin Duffy and his family they where very nice to me growing up I used to be called Margaret Edwards and I live in Cliton rd He had a sisters called Shela and Burnadette I think there was one more too Mums name was Annie this was a long time ago 50s 60s They lived in Downall Gtreen anyone remember them?

Replied: 19th Apr 2008 at 23:28

Posted by: ©art© (6154)

Had a pint or two wi' Jack Prescot, from Lilac Ave in the'50s. In t'Bluebelle & t'club. Had a son Frank & three dowters, one of 'em Marlene & one Jean..t'other(?)..

Replied: 20th Apr 2008 at 01:15

Posted by: allgone (346)

Bambam,I'm related to Armstrongs.Tom,Irene,Tom opened a restaurant in Leigh town centre called MR ARMSTRONGS,not there now.Tom will be about 65 and Irene 61

Replied: 20th Apr 2008 at 07:39

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

The other daughter was Beryl Art,

Replied: 20th Apr 2008 at 16:38

Posted by: ©art© (6154)

That's the one I couldn't remember, bentlegs, cheers!

Replied: 20th Apr 2008 at 16:57

Posted by: baby123 (50)

lanky 11 did you mate with tracy duffy

Replied: 20th Apr 2008 at 23:31

Posted by: bassman (3591)

Used to play at the S&S club in the 70's and tne Bluebelle pub in the 80's & 90's.Good times..

Replied: 21st Apr 2008 at 00:13

Posted by: ©art© (6154)

I used to bowl wi' Bob Duffy, at the Eagle & Child Billinge. Anybody know him?
I believe he went in Garswood Lab Club, as well

Replied: 21st Apr 2008 at 00:43

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

No there must have been another Marg Edwards in Bryn but not when I lived there I don't think, I knew Kevin and Sheila Duffy Tracy might know them? Bentlegs knows them he told me kevin has a shop Gardening I think, Bentlegs also went to see my Brother Norman he is a really nice guy my brother called me after that and also my brother John called thanks to bentlegs kevin would be in his 60s now sheila also the other kids would be younger. I mated with Pat painter and Shirley wilson their maiden names Pat lived around downallgreen rd she has a twin they to would be in their 6os now Thanks baby

Replied: 21st Apr 2008 at 05:14

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

lank11 look at my blog under Kevin Duffy's outside Art

Replied: 21st Apr 2008 at 21:19

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Ok is this really the Kevin I grew up with the art work is lovely are you still in touch with him? if it is him then he has a sister sheila his mam was Annie his dad billy he used to play the gitar when I knew him all the way up from a little girl till around 18 my mam and his mam was best frends and I was over their house a lot could you get him to post or do you know if he is on the computer would love to chat about old times please tell him my brother Jimmy died Des 04Thank=you for sharing your photos I will take a good look at all of them later Thanks from Margaret ps it will be nice shareing them with my kids and grandkids

Replied: 21st Apr 2008 at 22:32

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Yes still see Kevin his Guitar and Banjo are in his museum these days, (will make anyone a free cup of tea for a chat)lol
lanky11 or any ex-pats from the Ashton area that can't get back home to often and would like to see me do any walk,
example Bryn, Landgate,Downall green estates or any other area that will bring back memories of past times for them just ask (ex-pats look at my blog walks)

Replied: 23rd Apr 2008 at 07:47

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

I made a blog if he is on the computer you can send it to him still not put older pics on but spent a lot of time today on it tell him my Daughter is a singer song writer here is her webpage
www.54life.com
She was born in Wigan too

Replied: 23rd Apr 2008 at 08:11

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Hi had a good chat with Kevin to-day and took some of your photo's up he could pick you out,gave him your daughters website(it's very good) but Kevin's not on the computer himself,and by the way he still plays the banjo with his mates,

Replied: 23rd Apr 2008 at 17:02
Last edited by dougie: 6th Jun 2008 at 21:41:08

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

The website is awesome Now I realy know it is the right Keven the picture on there of his Wife and him is how I remembered him. I am glad he is still playing his music. I am very sad to see his wife died she was very pretty and I am sure a very sad loss for him how lovely that he did the art work in memory of his wife Pat bought me to tears. You have gone above and beond helping here and I thank you very much I hope he gets to go on line I would like his input on Loraines music I realy loved listening to Kevin play and sing when we was young His family was very nice to me growing up I loved going to their very warm and loving home
Dougie your the best Thank you soooooooooooooo much for all this info and oh yes I love your website bought back lots of memories to me and my kids

Replied: 23rd Apr 2008 at 18:07

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi dougie nice to hear from you on the subject of kevin,i grew up with his brothers and mated with his sister tracy all through childhood,kevin later on in years was very good friend of mine so was the other brothers tony and dennis,not seen kev for a while next time you see him dougie please pass on my regards thanks pal.

Replied: 24th Apr 2008 at 22:24

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Bam how old is Tracy Duffy? I was at the Duffy's house a lot when I was a kid and right up to about age 20 I am 62 now I remember Annie had a lot of kids like my mom did but Annie had young kids too at the time I was there Sheila was a little older than me and Kevin the same age Then Tracy must have been next or Bernedette Tony and Dennus must have been the young kids I remember there was younger ones Annie used to wash them in the kitchen there was always a bunch of kids there it was fun Annie had a heart of gold putting up with us all

Replied: 25th Apr 2008 at 01:48

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi lanky tracy will be 47 now i think she was the youngest the other lads were craig, francis, they will be 50s now,ive heard she still lives in same house just like you i spent many good times there.

Replied: 25th Apr 2008 at 21:28

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

I used to help Annie wash um in the Kitchen sink I don't live in Bryn left there when I was 21 lived in Wigan a while then moved to Scotland and then to Florida live in Florida
now with my husband Danny my kids live here too trying to get them to post as they where born in Wigan I have Loraines website there under my name but it is not up right now but it will be she is a singer song writer She lives in Ga my son John lives in Jacksonville Florida With his family I have sent this site too them

Replied: 25th Apr 2008 at 21:52

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Click the Photo (photo taken off)

Replied: 25th Apr 2008 at 22:45
Last edited by dougie: 6th Jun 2008 at 21:51:13

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Thank you very much Dougie Guess What it is Loraines birthday today and I told her you had put this on here wow you are so kind I think she is going to post on here she really thinks this is very nice of you

Replied: 26th Apr 2008 at 06:06

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Dougie I started to write a blog on here but I dont know how to do a link like the one you did with the pics And yes thanks for posting it on here

Replied: 27th Apr 2008 at 01:34
Last edited by lanky11: 27th Apr 2008 at 01:36:25

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Brian but this at the bottom of the page to upload websites
Taken it off

Replied: 27th Apr 2008 at 16:32
Last edited by dougie: 28th Apr 2008 at 05:22:48

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

That sounds too hard for me I think Loraine is fixing to change her website I did however put a link on there so until she changes it I guess it will work
www.54life.com
I am sure if she changes it it will have the same name it means five Loraine Jonathan and 3 kids for life I think that is cool

Replied: 28th Apr 2008 at 00:34
Last edited by lanky11: 29th Apr 2008 at 20:25:20

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Dougie click on my blog see if I did it right no pic but link is on lol Thanks for all your help your a nice chap I put a thank you note to you and Bentlegs on wecome to the new Wigan world posted by Brian

Replied: 29th Apr 2008 at 20:56
Last edited by lanky11: 30th Apr 2008 at 00:43:20

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Dougie I just found out that Pat Painter now Pat lowe lives across from Kevin and Pat mates around with Kevin's sister Tracy Duffy Pat is going to go to Shirley Wilson's she lives on Wigan rd Bryn and we are going to put up cam's and talk to each other from pat's I could not have done this without you bentlegs and friends from this site now I have found 3 of my best friends I just love it Thank you all so very much and thanks also to Wigan world

Replied: 12th May 2008 at 15:48

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi lanky, i used to mate with tracy in younger days and kevin was a good friend of mine, please mention me to them when you all meet up

Replied: 13th May 2008 at 02:39

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

I will bam bam

Replied: 13th May 2008 at 19:40

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Oh thanks lanky take care.

Replied: 13th May 2008 at 23:41

Posted by: baby123 (50)

please lanky will you mention to tracy duffy me frances green i used to be ere best friend and went out with ere at weekends every friday to bluebell and s and s as tracy got a computer i ave a son with ray cross thank you

Replied: 14th May 2008 at 20:10

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

ok I will email Pat today and give her message I am sure she will love to know you both miss her
I will ask if Tracy is on the computer k

Replied: 14th May 2008 at 20:20

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi baby was you once registered as green.

Replied: 14th May 2008 at 22:34

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 


hy marg what a small world david lewis will know our barbara and caron
they used to mate with his sister there last names then was deluce at school
babs married barry yates and caron lives with john speakman barrys cousin
tracy duffy lives in hawthorn avenue
you can give it to those people she will be glad to hear from them
she is not on e mail hasent got a computer
havent seen shirley yet i have to go ashton tomorrow
i will take your adress with me if she isnt in i will post it through her door
i was talking to may mason yesterday she knows you she used to live at bryn
now lives at brocsteds avenue downall green
my mam is still living she is 88 i have been down today to clean for her
she is fine forgets things a lot but that is her age
i will look for photos after and sort some out for you
we know ray cross as well he has a sister karen she lives here as well
not far from kevin duffy

david will know garry speakman he his married to my youngest daughter lorna
do you remember joyce pickervance and judy rigby they are both dead
joyce had ashtma attack judy cancer
they have been gone 20 years at least
i have tried to join wigan world it keeps blocking me
so much to say to you do you not come to england

i will sign off now i could go on forever but i dont want you to get bored ha ha xxxxxx
email from Pat to bambam and baby

Replied: 15th May 2008 at 15:37
Last edited by lanky11: 27th May 2008 at 03:16:10

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Oh Pats name is now Lowe I used to know her as Pat Painter she wrote above email to me today and asked me to pass on the info to baby and bambam hope this helps

Replied: 15th May 2008 at 17:19

Posted by: bambam (3052)

oh thanks lanky that brings back good memories,i do know gary speakman very well he was a good friend of my youngest brother warren <now deceased> i also know baz yates and ray cross i think i knew pat and her daughters did they once live on leyland green rd, i remember my sister had friends there, thats where mi mam used send me to pick her up,my sister tina is now married to an x american marine and lives in new jersey usa.she has 3 children and tom her hubby is a fireman, she comes over once a year i will e mail and tell her about pats daughters thanks lanky.

Replied: 15th May 2008 at 18:14

Posted by: baby123 (50)

hi bambam i was regesterd as green now baby 123 hope you r ok

Replied: 15th May 2008 at 21:29

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Yes I think they did live there bambam

Replied: 15th May 2008 at 21:37
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Posted by: bambam (3052)

Oh thanks baby, yes i'm fine hope your ok aint heard you for a while.

Replied: 16th May 2008 at 00:48

Posted by: bambam (3052)

cheers lanky i appreciate what youv'e done and i am sure my sister will to when i get in contact with her.

Replied: 16th May 2008 at 00:58

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

bambam in my blog under miracle healing Pat left a message go and read it on my blog not the thread ok cheers

Replied: 16th May 2008 at 17:24

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thanks lanky just read the blog cheers dears.

Replied: 17th May 2008 at 00:32

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi baby have you got phone number for ray. i appreciate you might not give it out on here, but if he wants i will meet him somewhere not seen him in years, thanks baby.

Replied: 17th May 2008 at 02:21

Posted by: bert (704)

I Lived in elm avenue from 1948 to 1967 the shop at the bottom of rectory rd was jack pyes. Across the road was the co-op, ray doyle was the butcher. further up the road was alf balls before dolly dainty took over. across the road was tommy evans and nelly deacon had the wool shop higher up the road past the bell annd school was jimmy dunns you will remember it as nowie littlers and then a few doors away was chip shop owned by jones's before dicky ecclestones mum took over. sorry about the typing its my first time sending a message I read the site regularly I have known you for years in the buffs

Replied: 18th May 2008 at 13:31

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Hi Bert, your out of touch, The shop after the Bell was Jimmy Sudworths then noel Dunn then Littlers took it over, the chip shop was opened by tommy Aspinall.

Replied: 18th May 2008 at 17:03

Posted by: nutty tart (477) 

Hey Bert do u belong to Elaine????

Replied: 18th May 2008 at 23:18

Posted by: bert (704)

I do not belong to any body, but yes elaine is my other half, and i am the boss when she goes shopping.
do we know you? i am new to the site, and don't know many yet.
Bentlegs sorry forgot about jimmy sudworth and tommy aspinall memory not as good as i thought.

Replied: 19th May 2008 at 11:43

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

bert do you remember the other old chip shop in Rectory road, and the old landlord of the Blue Bell, Tumtell will the old -----(from ex-Downall Greener) did you live next to Smith's & doyle's

Replied: 19th May 2008 at 14:46

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Tumtingle, Dougie of coarse he did & he was a twin,

Replied: 19th May 2008 at 19:06

Posted by: nutty tart (477) 

Yeah you know me Bert, it's Karen I live next door but one to Elaines sister Gill.
How are you all doing?

Replied: 19th May 2008 at 19:40

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Tumtell I'm lost here with the name but went to school with some of the his family

Just like to you to wigan world Bert I only lived two hundred yards from you

Replied: 19th May 2008 at 22:22
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Posted by: baby123 (50)

bambam i will ring tracy duffy and give it tp ere over the weekend and u can ring ere for ray cross is number ave you got tracy number it is on ere let me know

Replied: 23rd May 2008 at 17:24

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Scroll up baby to my letter from Pat number for tracy is on there

Replied: 23rd May 2008 at 18:19

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Lancy11, do you remember Tracy Duffy's dad Bill?, He was a rum bugger i would have said sombody like Les Dawson. I remember when the family first moved to Downallgreen, he used to tell jokes about the brand new house they had moved into , like , you just touch a little wart on the wall & a light comes on in a bottle & in the bathroom there is a thing to wash your feet in & pull the chain,Them were the days.

Replied: 25th May 2008 at 16:32

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

yes I do you wonna see pic I got today I will post it here

Replied: 25th May 2008 at 18:40

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

][ The Photo is on my blog now

Replied: 25th May 2008 at 18:58
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Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

PAT sent me this pic today bentlegs

Replied: 25th May 2008 at 19:05

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Pat sends you a pint Bentlegs

Replied: 25th May 2008 at 20:23

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Thanks Pat, i enjoyed that pint,LOL:

Replied: 26th May 2008 at 12:36

Posted by: harryo (41)

hi this is my first message on wiganworld i was born in birch grove 1950 one of twins still live ere but moved to elm ave in 70's remember bert and bambam well look forward to hearing off someone.

Replied: 26th May 2008 at 15:10

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Hi do you lnow Pat Lowe on picture above Harryo? she is a twin

Replied: 26th May 2008 at 15:29

Posted by: harryo (41)

i know pat lowe thats me on the photo with my wife and pats husband Bill.

Replied: 26th May 2008 at 17:22

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Where does Billy do his boozing these days not seen him for ages

Replied: 26th May 2008 at 19:09

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Barryo are you part of pats family she did not say who was who just sent the pic have not seen her in 34 years

Replied: 26th May 2008 at 23:36

Posted by: harryo (41)

no lanky11 not part of pats family were all best friends live in same ave, we all go on holiday every year

Replied: 27th May 2008 at 00:00

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

so who is who cos I think I got it all wrong with my guess

Replied: 27th May 2008 at 00:10
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Posted by: harryo (41)

on the photo pat is on right bill her hubby next then me and my wife.

Replied: 27th May 2008 at 00:30

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Ok thanks

Replied: 27th May 2008 at 00:47
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Posted by: harryo (41)

Billy boozes in bluebell every weekend

Replied: 27th May 2008 at 00:57

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

You need to get Pat to post on here She writes on my blog but never comes on this part

Replied: 27th May 2008 at 01:06

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Thanks for that harryo.

Replied: 27th May 2008 at 08:45

Posted by: harryo (41)

fd

Replied: 27th May 2008 at 13:32

Posted by: harryo (41)

found pat she will post on ere soon

Replied: 27th May 2008 at 13:40

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Harryo that sounds GREAT!!!!!I will be looking for her


You are very blessed to have Pat as your friend She was always there for me when I needed a friend I miss her very much so give her a hug from me

Replied: 27th May 2008 at 14:40
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Posted by: harryo (41)

will do she's a good friend

Replied: 27th May 2008 at 21:34

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Ijust got some lovely pictures from Pat her daughters are very lovely her whole family looks extreamly lovely The wedding pictures are outstanding

Replied: 28th May 2008 at 00:29

Posted by: alicejohnnys (3)

hy marg got here at last this is pat painter as pattyho i dont know how to send photos yet still learning harrio and kath are our best freinds

Replied: 28th May 2008 at 19:20

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Great Wecome om here Pat here are some smilies for you I am so happy to see you post

Replied: 28th May 2008 at 19:28
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Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Pat on your blog comments will not show up right away some times next day

Replied: 28th May 2008 at 19:46
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Posted by: alicejohnnys (3)

hy got it wrong i am on as alicejohnnys me and my grandson hello everybody pat painter my maiden name hello harrio marg frank bill still drinks in bell i am is wife if you want to get in touch with him

Replied: 28th May 2008 at 19:51

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

I wrote on your blog Pat I was just out watering my garden took some more pics out there

Replied: 28th May 2008 at 20:12

Posted by: nana jacqui (3601) 



A warm welcome PAT
Enjoy WW

Jacqui

Replied: 29th May 2008 at 16:24

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Pat you probably knew my wife better than me we used to go out with Jack and Enid Marsh. her name was Brenda.

Replied: 29th May 2008 at 16:51

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi harryo good to see you on here hope you and kath are ok, i have good memories of you when i was growing up in elm ave,gee i wish i could go back harry.

Replied: 29th May 2008 at 21:26

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi baby i got your post thanks, i know what to do now cheers love.

Replied: 30th May 2008 at 21:22

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi bert, i remember you now last time i heard from you your name was green apple, good old days eh pal hope you and elaine are ok,im still going buffs its 25yrs since i joined,what you up to these days.

Replied: 30th May 2008 at 21:33

Posted by: nutty tart (477) 

Hey bambam i mentioned your name to my brother and he knows you....Small world hey?

Replied: 31st May 2008 at 00:22

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

take off too big
To Pat and all new friends on WW Have a nice week end

Replied: 31st May 2008 at 00:26
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Posted by: alicejohnnys (3)

who is nana jacqui
thanks marg for picture
and yes i knew brenda very well
a beautiful lady

Replied: 31st May 2008 at 13:56

Posted by: hughes the booze (2189)

How you doing harryo?Are you still grafting as hard as you used to or have you slowed down a bit.You know who I am dont you?

Replied: 31st May 2008 at 14:05

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Pat she is a lady on here I told her you was new on here if you wont to see a pic of her click on general scroll down to my picture is done till you come to her picture she has a big hat on

Replied: 31st May 2008 at 14:41

Posted by: ozzie (79)

I used to work at Millingfords eng in the 60s.Used to know a few people from downall green,Brian Derbyshire(a good bowler)Jack Walker,Ken Fairhurst,Jack Wooley'Jack Clayton,and a few I've forgotten.

Replied: 31st May 2008 at 15:16

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Hi Ozzie, I also worked at Millingford Engineering, i started in 1966& i was a machine tool fitter + leccy+ plummer.I left in 1972 when they went on strike & i never looked back , i also knew all the lads you mention,

Replied: 31st May 2008 at 20:59

Posted by: ozzie (79)

Hi Bentlegs,thanks for your reply,do you remember me?I must know you also,what is your name?I also left because of the strike.

Replied: 31st May 2008 at 21:32

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi nutty tart who is your brother i must surely know you.

Replied: 31st May 2008 at 23:17

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi ozzie and bentlegs, i remember all those people from millingfords, the strike in 1970s was bad at the time i remember ken fairhurst getting beat up at the time jack walker and ken lived across from me, i also remember john heyes, jeff knowles,neil bibby.

Replied: 31st May 2008 at 23:24

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

hi everybody from Millingfords my daughter Michelle worked in the office anybody remember her

Replied: 1st Jun 2008 at 00:26

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hello frankwalford, i remember jack and enid marsh i used to mate with their son john,they lived on leyland green rd also had a daughter jackie,enid and jack were two grafters last time i saw him was at jjb stadium supporting rugby what a gent.

Replied: 1st Jun 2008 at 01:49

Posted by: harryo (41)

hi hughes the booze not doing much slowed down alot what you up to these days

Replied: 1st Jun 2008 at 02:23

Posted by: harryo (41)

hi bambam kath says hello remembers you all well especially your mum lillian lovely woman remember me to her bambam good to hear from you.

Replied: 1st Jun 2008 at 02:30

Posted by: bambam (3052)

No probs harold will see her sun and will mention you,i know she has respect for you and kath, she always said what a lovely hard working couple, take care H i miss you both.

Replied: 1st Jun 2008 at 03:00

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Hi bambam not seen John for years but i stillsee jack and Enid every Saturday night in Bryn Club they've both retired now so the grafting's over

Replied: 1st Jun 2008 at 10:29

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi frankwalford, i remember jack and enid used go park lane at one time,so they both retired then well thats good i remember them being hard workers,they deserve a rest now are they still on leyland green rd.

Replied: 1st Jun 2008 at 15:54

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

I see some people on here are planning a get together I wish I could gocheck it out on general scroll down

Replied: 2nd Jun 2008 at 16:35
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Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Hi bambam they still live in the same place.We were all members of Park Lane when Graham Hughes had it, happy days.

Replied: 2nd Jun 2008 at 16:43

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Yea i remember graham having park lane frank, i think his son peter has red lion {oldmarys} ashton, will you please tell jack and enid iv'e been asking of them, thanks pal.

Replied: 2nd Jun 2008 at 17:55

Posted by: nutty tart (477) 

Hi bambam My brother is Kim Halliwell

Replied: 2nd Jun 2008 at 23:09

Posted by: nutty tart (477) 

Hi Lanky11 I finally managed to speak to Betty Keneally today. When i mentioned your name she was over the moon to hear about you.
She isn't on the internet but her daughter is, i'll try to sort something out and try to put you in touch with each other

Replied: 2nd Jun 2008 at 23:13

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

no problem bambam when they get back from Malta again! i'll let them know

Replied: 2nd Jun 2008 at 23:43

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

That is SO cool Nutty tart let me know and thanksThat is number 4 friend found by you wonderful people on Wigan World as you know Doug found Kevin Bentlegs found Pat and Pat found Shirley and now Betty whoo whoo Now anyone know Barbara and Sheila Gregory or Milly Tolbot he he he this is fun Thanks everyone

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 04:12
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Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Millie lived in Clifton rd Barbara and Sheila lived in Linden ave Betty will know Millie and maybe Barbara. Barbara and Sheila moved to the alcove off sefton RD behind where we used to live at 7 Clifton rd I used to talk to her over the fence it was back to back with us Don't know their names now Betty might know We all played together as kids and I went to school with Barbara and Millie

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 04:35

Posted by: nutty tart (477) 

I'm going to make a note of the names Lanky and i'll pass them on to Betty.....see what we can come up with hey?

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 11:12

Posted by: nutty tart (477) 

I forgot to mention Lanky that Bettys mother STILL lives in the same house on Clifton road, she must be a grand age now but still going strong

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 12:48

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Thanks Nutty Good to hear her mam is still doing good still in the same house she must be getting on in age now if her memory is still good she will remember us our Norman and Jimmy lived there the longest Arthur and John got married then me but they lived there till Mam and Dad passed I was wondering Doug if you knew my Dad Arthur Edwards ?he used to go to the bowling and fishing clubs

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 14:34

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

nutty tart wheres Kim living now my daughter was a good friend of his a few years ago when he hung around Bryn.

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 14:41

Posted by: nutty tart (477) 

Hiya Frank he still lives in Hindley Green , been there about 22 years now i think. Still as daft as a brush but calmed down a bit now.....not before time

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 15:07

Posted by: chickdrum (269)

Nutty tart. Is that the same Kim Halliwell that went to Trucks Punk Venue down king st. in the 1970's ?

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 15:59

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thanks for that frank.

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 16:55

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi nuttytart, yes i remember kim and billy very well where is billy now.

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 16:56

Posted by: nutty tart (477) 

Hiya chickdrum Yeah i would imagine that would be him

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 18:14

Posted by: nutty tart (477) 

Hiya bambam Billys doing great he lives just over the road from me. He and Kim are working together at the moment.

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 18:16

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi nutty, it was great boozing with them in bryn and ashton. Good old days .

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 18:52

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Is billy not working as a glass technician? now nutty.

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 19:14

Posted by: nutty tart (477) 

Just now and again frank His lads are doing most of that line of work now.
Billy and Kim are doing mostly flagging, block paving etc

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 19:26

Posted by: nutty tart (477) 

They were good old days wern't they bambam? He only goes out on a Sunday now mainly around Hindley/Hindley Green areas or Westhoughton dog track with his cronies He's usually in a bad road though on Monday morningsOur Billy reckons he has to do all the grafting on a mondays

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 19:31

Posted by: chickdrum (269)

Nutty tart. i had many a ring side seat in trucks when your kim was fighting anybody and everybody..! then he'd be of to hospital, come back patched up and resume fighting..!. Beltin nights

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 20:14

Posted by: bert (704)

hi lanky i knew your dad and your norman and jimmy we lived a few doors up from you at number one my sister kathleen is your age she was a mate of pat and ihave a twin sister mary your dad was a gent as was your brothers

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 20:35

Posted by: nutty tart (477) 

You're right there chickdrum at one stage it was every weekend. I always said he was puggled My mum went to hell and back with him but it's pay back time now coz his lad is almost as daft as he was
Will he know you if i mention your name?

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 20:45

Posted by: chickdrum (269)

hi nutty tart. don't think your kim will know me. are you a ex-downhall greener ? did you know a girl called i think her name was janet lowe. she wuz a punk , bit of a wild one. she had her hair all diff colours,

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 21:07

Posted by: bambam (3052)

That sounds like kim nutty, he always enjoyed himself, i can just imagine billy doing his nut mon morn ha ha lol

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 21:08

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi bert how are you these days.

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 21:09

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Hi Burt wecome to ww I don't remember you you must have lived there after I left? Do you know me?I don't know if you know but our Jimmy died our Norman lives in Bryn look on my blog I have pics on there of my brothers you might know Jimmys mate click on old pics on the left hand side did you live next door to the Cooks am I going the right way lol

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 21:15

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

My Dad was the best Dad in the world Burt and yes he was a gent My little brother Norman is a sweetheart Jimmy did not talk much but he love my daughter and followed her around the internet to interviews and singing shows when he was a little better he loved her singing we miss him very much

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 21:27

Posted by: nutty tart (477) 

Hiya chickdrum. No i'm not from Downall green i'm from Bryn. I do know Janet though she lives at Bryn now, daft as a brush beltin girl though.
Will Jan remember u?

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 21:37

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi chickdrum, i remember janet very well used to knock about together as youngsters, i she was a great laugh was janet mad as a brush lol

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 21:42

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Nuttydid Janet live in clifon road I know there was a Janet there when I was growing up I liked her

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 21:55

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi lanky11 no i don't think so she lived on popular ave just round from tracy duffy.

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 22:02

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Do any of you remeber the bog at the end of clifton road I remember my mam was friends with the couple that had that farm and I used to go visit them I think it was Jack and ? Well do you remember them kiss buttons if A lad could catch you he could cross the back of the button if you give him a kiss lol well the lads of Clifton road used to chase us though the corn field to get a kiss and cross the button crazy days

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 22:03

Posted by: chickdrum (269)

Nutty trt. she might/not remember me. mi brother went out with her for a bit.then in trucks she fired mi brother of and got me on the couch my brothers name is andy gale

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 22:16

Posted by: chickdrum (269)

BamBam its bed time for you boy..! whey hey

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 22:19

Posted by: bambam (3052)

lanky11 do you by any chance remember dave robinson, he lives on clifton rd and has done for a very long time, he had sisters can't remember their names, his mother died a few years ago, he never married and still lives there.

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 22:20

Posted by: bambam (3052)

How right you are chickdrum, but can't go yet iv'e not had me milk

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 22:23

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Anyway chickdrum you kept that quiet about janet?{on couch eh} hope she was ok after.

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 22:27

Posted by: nutty tart (477) 

Oh eck I've had second thoughts best not mention this thread to Janet.

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 22:35

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

I seem to know that name bambam where abouts on Clifton?

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 22:36

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi lanky11 not sure of number, if you was to walk from bryn past old brittania and over island, he lives half way up on right hand side.

Replied: 3rd Jun 2008 at 22:44

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

I know the name but can't seem to put a face to it Bambam I say bring Janet onnutty

Replied: 4th Jun 2008 at 05:38

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Bambam this is a great thread lets keep in going We finally got some rain it has been so dry around here and hot This thread is like a detective story So glad you posted it Marg

Replied: 5th Jun 2008 at 01:37

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi lanky11, i was suprised as to how much knowledge ww members have of d green, people keep popping up who i grew up with, my sister is trying to find ww she lives in new jersey usa hopes she finds us.

Replied: 5th Jun 2008 at 22:05

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

yes it is fun I was just talking to bentlegs on great days in Bryn about the people I am starting to remember check it out you may know someone lol

Replied: 5th Jun 2008 at 22:13

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Will do lanky11 thanks.

Replied: 5th Jun 2008 at 22:24

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

She will find it Bambam

Replied: 6th Jun 2008 at 01:42

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Dougie I need your help putting this link on


My daughter put a new song on here it is at nuber 7 now in the pop charts trying to get it to number 1
it is called oh oh I am falling in love click on first song on there Thanks Dougie

Replied: 6th Jun 2008 at 14:23
Last edited by lanky11: 6th Jun 2008 at 18:05:25

Posted by: loraine washburn (9)

New Song hehehee here is the link, after day two its at # 28 (86,316 songs currently listed in Pop)
and # 7 (16,238 songs currently listed in Pop > Pop Rock)
:-)
Thanks mum :-)

Replied: 6th Jun 2008 at 14:34

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Click the Photo then(our music)you can play all 65 songs from here(ohoh first one)
PHOTO TAKEN OFF

Replied: 6th Jun 2008 at 15:52
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Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Thanks Dougie scroll up Loraine posted it on a new link to soundclick I think she is working on 54life.com So the new link is to the new song on soundclick

Replied: 6th Jun 2008 at 16:29
Last edited by lanky11: 6th Jun 2008 at 16:30:11

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Oh I see Dougie it go's to new link hahaha Thanks a million

Replied: 6th Jun 2008 at 16:34

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Dougie are you still out there, not seen you post for a while.

Replied: 6th Jun 2008 at 22:55

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Any old greeners remember the bowles off rectory rd, they lived a few doors from tommy evans shop facing everton st, the father a window cleaner {can't remember his name} worked on the local estate, the son ronnie was a coal bagger for tommy aspinall, and daughter dorothy {had an illness}and would walk streets shouting at everyone and was in her element really,{shame} but they were a hard working family and very popular in the community.

Replied: 6th Jun 2008 at 23:28

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

look up bam bam he just posted for me the pic is my daughter and her husbands website The Washburns

Replied: 6th Jun 2008 at 23:50
Last edited by lanky11: 6th Jun 2008 at 23:59:55

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thanks lanky on my way up.

Replied: 7th Jun 2008 at 01:17

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Thanks Bambam hope you like the song

Replied: 7th Jun 2008 at 02:04

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 


Have a great weekend everyone I grew this in my garden

Replied: 7th Jun 2008 at 02:36

Posted by: bert (704)

hi bam bam glad to hear your still going to buffs spoke to mickl middlehurst a few times last time i see you your nick name was dyker .ha ha .i just do a bit of fishing to busy with my grandchildren dont see kevin so much.say hello to janetfrom me and elaine nice to hear from you see you soon

Replied: 7th Jun 2008 at 12:32

Posted by: bert (704)

hi lanky sorry to hear about Jimmy did not know. did not know Norman was still in bryn not seen him i live in downall green rd .yes we lived next cooks .next door was Mrs Rose iremember Desmond Edwards same class at school iwas a good friends with Brian mason and Barry Pilling do you not Kathleen Thompson shes my sister

Replied: 7th Jun 2008 at 12:43

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Hi bambam and all downall greeners I look at this thread all the time and know most of your families if not you, i lived on the estate from it being built to 1963 you would all be to young for me to remember you,
Les Bold still lives in that house bambam
and Dorothy lives in a home in Haydock
Keep the thread going and by the way you lived allmost backing onto my sisters house (Scully)

Replied: 7th Jun 2008 at 14:33

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Yes I remember Dessy Edwards and his brother was just talking about them on great days in Bryn his brother married Lillian Gudier I think I remember Mrs Rose too I remember everyone you wrote up there Yes I remember you all now You must know the Talburts then they lived next door to Dezzy Dessy and his brother had red hair nice family they where friends with my mam

Replied: 7th Jun 2008 at 14:35
Last edited by lanky11: 7th Jun 2008 at 15:15:10

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Burt Norman lives in Mannion house he did move into a flat but it was too much for him Jimmy lived in Mannion house till he died but that was before Norman moved there our Arthur lives in Bowling green house great acre they have lived there for years our John lives in Cranberry ave Beechhill Our Norman was pretty sick last year and was in hospital for quite a long time Last time our John called me he said he was doing better Bentlegs knows where he lives he went to see him bless his heart Jimmy died Desember 2004 he was on the computer so we got to talk to him a lot.

Replied: 7th Jun 2008 at 14:55

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

a task for all downall greeners (except Tumtell)find out about the only house from Downall Green to Simms Road,
and the meaning of the word fifty to old locales

Replied: 7th Jun 2008 at 14:58
Last edited by dougie: 7th Jun 2008 at 18:41:02

Posted by: lightbulb (82)

What a good thread. any one remember, the following.
Brian Scully, darts player.
Brent and Kevin Atherton
Jack Scully
Kathleen and Denis Flynn
Marie Whittle and her brother John.
Joe Boffey with the long hair.

Replied: 7th Jun 2008 at 22:47

Posted by: harryo (41)

ozzie did you go to central school same time kev white and belly also did your mam and dad have blue bell for short spell was the name fred and connie

Replied: 8th Jun 2008 at 11:52

Posted by: bert (704)

hi lightbulb i rememberBrian Scully and Kev and Brent Brent went playing soccer in australia.Kathleen and Dennis were all brought uptogether p.s who could forget Jack Scully? ha ha spoke to joe boffey in ashton not the best of health these days

Replied: 8th Jun 2008 at 12:03

Posted by: lightbulb (82)

Was with Joe the other day, he has not been well was talking to Brent in the Catholic Club a few years ago.Did Kathleen Flynn marry Alan Westby and the move to Canada?. Not seen Jack for a long time now.

Replied: 8th Jun 2008 at 17:44

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi dougie, thanks for that will have to ask mi mother you lost me there,{scully} would that be john and nora,if so i used mate with their son john.

Replied: 8th Jun 2008 at 19:03

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi bert, good to hear from you i will tell janet you been asking about her, keep posting pal.

Replied: 8th Jun 2008 at 19:05

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hello lightbulb, i know jack scully and brian very well,don't recall the others though had many good times in bluebell arthur williams was landlord then.

Replied: 8th Jun 2008 at 19:09

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Lancl 11, You said that Norman & Jimmy lived in Mannion house, Im sorry but it is Walkden House on Priory Rd.

Replied: 8th Jun 2008 at 19:11

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thanks for that info dougie, don't remember les bold,do you know where ronnie is these days.

Replied: 8th Jun 2008 at 19:12

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

He passed away some time ago so did Tommy Aspinall

Replied: 8th Jun 2008 at 19:25

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thanks dougie, how sad he used to work with my father.

Replied: 8th Jun 2008 at 19:52

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

sorry bentlegs your right I must have had a blonde moment lol it is Walkden house Mannion house was the flats Norman lived in before he moved to Walkden

Replied: 9th Jun 2008 at 16:34
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Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

HELLO Where is everyone

Replied: 12th Jun 2008 at 20:12

Posted by: bambam (3052)

lanky11, dave robinson lives at 29 clifton rd ,his mother was called mrs robinson by her neighbours, first name was winnie, dave remembers you well.

Replied: 12th Jun 2008 at 21:14

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

yes I remember the name but faces no you need to make a blog and put all Bryners and downallgreaners on it past and present pics lol

Replied: 12th Jun 2008 at 21:38

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

I did this contest once on paltalk I got all the people to send a pic of when they was young and now I then put all the young people pics on a web site then all of them had to write in massages who they thought the person was
It was a lot of fun only I knew who they where I would keep putting score up after 4 weeks I put pics of now at the side of kids pics all pics had to be black and white it was so much fun winner was the one who guessed the most people

Replied: 12th Jun 2008 at 21:46

Posted by: bambam (3052)

That sounds good lanky, no doubt it would be fun.

Replied: 12th Jun 2008 at 22:43

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Well late here waiting for Loraine and family to get here going to stay up

Replied: 14th Jun 2008 at 03:18

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Anyone any info on past landlords of bluebell, when i started boozing it was arthur williams. best known as {cracker}.

Replied: 15th Jun 2008 at 23:29

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

bambam Arthur lives in Ashton on Bolton rd across from telphone exchange was talking to im a few weeks ago, by the way he as a white stick now,he was going round the club singing 50s/60s did he ever give you song in the Bell,

Nowie Ashton was the first landlord that I remember 40s (not to have a drink from lol)he moved to the Lifeboat Pub at Blackpool in the 50s

Replied: 16th Jun 2008 at 09:14

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Owd Nowie Ashton , Jimmy Seddon, Arther Williams , Peter Sharples dont know the later ones,Tumtingle

Replied: 16th Jun 2008 at 16:24

Posted by: bambam (3052)

cheers guys,was'nt jimmy seddon the one who cracked up i remember pete sharples, billy lowe, peter jones. do not know recent ones though.

Replied: 16th Jun 2008 at 17:21

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Now you mention it dougie, i think arthur did sing in bell from time to time, i remember charlie grimshaw playing piano in there.

Replied: 16th Jun 2008 at 17:46

Posted by: jondav (98) 

This is my very first post so here goes.
I lived in Hawthorn Ave from 1948 at age 2 till I left home at 21.We were the first tenants in the council house and looking back we were so lucky to have these fantastic homes.They had a lot going for them.
The people I knew in the street included the Atkinsons, the Fairhursts, the Athertons, the Mcphersons, the Ainscoughs,the Wildes, the Prescotts, the Smiths, the Tattoms, and the Lawtons. Lots of others too numerous to mention.
I went to the Rectory school till 1957 and then to Ashton secondary modern till 1961.
Could anybody hazard a guess as to who I am?

Replied: 16th Jun 2008 at 19:11

Posted by: nutty tart (477) 

I'll bet that you are John Davies

Am i right? pmsl

Replied: 16th Jun 2008 at 21:03

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Made a mistake dougie, it was george grimshaw not charlie as i said earlier sorry for that.

Replied: 16th Jun 2008 at 23:09

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi jondav, i know all the names you mentioned, i was born 1960 and lived in elm ave round corner from you, i don't suppose you were related to bill davies or his son barry.

Replied: 16th Jun 2008 at 23:17

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Wecome to Wiganworld JonDAy

Replied: 16th Jun 2008 at 23:36

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

jondav my brother and his wife lived in Hawthorne Ave with his in laws,the partingtons his name was Jack and his wifes name was Olga

Replied: 16th Jun 2008 at 23:42

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Bambam remember George from the 50s very good piano player didn't know his name was Grimshaw,would play in the village club in the afternoons for a good hour after coming from the Bell just for the love if it,

Replied: 17th Jun 2008 at 07:23

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Dougie was his last name Martindale because the pianist in Bryn Club round about that time was a fellow wi that name

Replied: 17th Jun 2008 at 09:52

Posted by: jondav (98) 

You are correct Nutty Tart. Who might you be?
Bambam I'm not related to Bill & Barry, but I used to know them. Wasn't there a sister Lynn?
Lanky, thanks for the brilliant welcome.
I'm sorry frankwalford I don't remember the Partingtons, but there was a family of Walfords across the road from us.

Replied: 17th Jun 2008 at 13:42
Last edited by jondav: 17th Jun 2008 at 19:33:41

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Bambam yur little sister's trying to contact you on Manhattan Night Club

Replied: 17th Jun 2008 at 15:07
Last edited by frankwalford: 17th Jun 2008 at 15:17:56

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thanks frank. on my way.

Replied: 17th Jun 2008 at 18:17

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Yes there was a lyn jondav, remember them well.

Replied: 17th Jun 2008 at 18:22

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Yep , that's him doug quite a character in his time,he lodged with old mother hill on birch grove, do you remember the hills doug.

Replied: 17th Jun 2008 at 18:25

Posted by: bert (704)

hi jonday and welcome.are you georges brother i .one went to school with george one name you didnt mention was wilf and dennis of the hobson family

Replied: 17th Jun 2008 at 18:45

Posted by: bert (704)

hi dougie i remember george grimshaw fighting with arthur fellows over who
was the pianist in the blue bell happy days .jimmy seddon and arthur williams were the landlords during those times bring back the good times even sometimes getting a pint of Bambams dad ha ha

Replied: 17th Jun 2008 at 18:56

Posted by: jondav (98) 

Yes your right Bert and I do remember the Hobsons.

Replied: 17th Jun 2008 at 18:57

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Barry Davis had a sister Lyn & a older step sister Pat Green who went to live in yorkshire, she was a school teacher, i was talking to her a few months ago in Ashton when she came to visit Lyn, Frank Walford, i lived back to back with Partingtons, Remember your Jack & Olga & owd Albert,

Replied: 17th Jun 2008 at 19:10

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Tha reet burt, old gerry was very gold hearted when it come to buying ale.

Replied: 17th Jun 2008 at 19:16

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

He was rum un old Albert, bet on owt liked his ale too

Replied: 17th Jun 2008 at 19:23

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

i've said before I know all your families if not you ,if you have older brothers sisters ask them, lived on the estate for 20 years we was all the same had nothing in them days lol

Replied: 17th Jun 2008 at 20:38

Posted by: broady (inactive)

I think my Grandmother's brother Billy Job lived down there somewhere. Does anyone remember him?

Replied: 17th Jun 2008 at 20:44
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Posted by: bambam (3052)

what street did you live on doug.

Replied: 17th Jun 2008 at 21:11

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Lived at 16 Popular Ave at the bottom of Cedar grove you should know my nephew John Scully would be about the same age as you i think they backed on to your house

Replied: 18th Jun 2008 at 10:18

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Bill Job lived on popular Ave between the island & Cedar Grove & on the same side as cedar Grove.

Replied: 18th Jun 2008 at 12:08

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Dougie read my post on great days in Bryn maybe you can help or ask Brian how to help It is a post about Jean Picton please check it out Thanks

Replied: 18th Jun 2008 at 15:37

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Iremember popular well doug,scullys house did back onto ours,they lived inbeetween davies's and bolands.

Replied: 18th Jun 2008 at 16:33

Posted by: bambam (3052)

I remember a bill lived next to deans near island, did he have his own wagon at one time ,and used to have garage at back of marg cooks shop, near graveyard.

Replied: 18th Jun 2008 at 16:39

Posted by: broady (inactive)

Bambam,

He certainly had his own wagon at one time. I don't know about the garage though.

Replied: 18th Jun 2008 at 18:44

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

It was near Palm Ave not Cedar where Bill Job lived, got mixed up before,

Replied: 18th Jun 2008 at 18:50

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Yes broady, i think it's same chap he did have garage nr church yd,i have had a few pints with him in village club on the occasional afternoon,i never saw him out in the evening, i remember him having a bedford lorry with a red cab, i was well into vehicles in mi younger days, he was very nice chap as well.

Replied: 18th Jun 2008 at 18:56

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi bentlegs, i remember bill now he lived next door to a chap by the name of norman edwards, do you remember him.

Replied: 18th Jun 2008 at 18:59

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 


For your help Dougle

Replied: 19th Jun 2008 at 00:19
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Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Bambam, I remember old & young Norman also Gloria,

Replied: 19th Jun 2008 at 19:05

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi bentlegs, there was a david edwards as well he joined army at 16 and served in nrtn ireland, last i heard he was living in bryn.

Replied: 19th Jun 2008 at 19:26

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

I didn't know David Bambam , maybe he is a lot younger than me,

Replied: 20th Jun 2008 at 16:45

Posted by: bambam (3052)

He would be 49 to 50 yrs old now, i remember him being a couple of yrs in front of me.

Replied: 21st Jun 2008 at 05:30

Posted by: harryo (41)

were are you pattyho not heard from you for a while

Replied: 21st Jun 2008 at 13:16

Posted by: harryo (41)

I was born in birch grove 1950 anyone remember hardmans, dawbers, chisnalls, winstanleys, mitchells

Replied: 21st Jun 2008 at 13:20

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Rebember your Barry never got anything but (Ogie) worked in pit and played darts with him, his he still around the area ask him he remembers me

Replied: 21st Jun 2008 at 15:11

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Dougie how could he forget you

Replied: 21st Jun 2008 at 15:18

Posted by: bicky (106) 

I remmember the chisnalls, I worked with john at the weaving shed I will be about 12 yrs older than him dont know were he is now new is younger brother to.

Replied: 21st Jun 2008 at 17:20

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

John . Peter. Dorothy Chisnall. Barry & Vern Ogden, Hendley's,all from the bottom end of Birch grove,

Replied: 21st Jun 2008 at 19:09

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi harryo,i remember hardmans father tommy shop steward at reeds corrugated cases,his wife flo, and sons dennis and kenneth.

Replied: 22nd Jun 2008 at 00:35

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Harryo, also remember dawbers, father tommy, mother nellie, sons, dave, les , neil, and sister susan.

Replied: 22nd Jun 2008 at 00:40

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Harryo, i remember chisnalls from birch grove, arthur used to drive for cromptons, he is now working for metro on road sweepers.

Replied: 22nd Jun 2008 at 00:46

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi bentlegs, i remember hendleys from birch grove, frank, john and sister beryl, big vern ogden [now deceased}which is the brother of harryo, lived half way down birch grove just before the garages.

Replied: 22nd Jun 2008 at 00:59

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Bambam i remember an Eric Hendley was he another brother

Replied: 22nd Jun 2008 at 10:11

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

To all you Downall Greeners learn the history of the area off the old ones before it's to late, ask them to talk about it with you,they will be only to glad (anyone in their 60s)ask about the Old Beech House,Downall Green cottages,White House,Blue Bell Cottages,The fifty,and the old cottage on Billinge Road,

Replied: 22nd Jun 2008 at 12:52

Posted by: bert (704)

hi bentlegs the edwards family next to bill job had another brother called clive who passed away a while ago .david told me a nice lad to.

Replied: 22nd Jun 2008 at 12:55

Posted by: bert (704)

hi bam bam i remember the hendley family .john used to walk around with his guitar and sing for us when we were kids good days.frank was a good friend to. and eric was the eldest brother.

Replied: 22nd Jun 2008 at 13:10

Posted by: harryo (41)

doug may not remember me i'm bit younger i played with you and ken for garswood r barry passed away in april

Replied: 22nd Jun 2008 at 14:26

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

sorry to here about Barry he was a good friend in the 50s/60s,
when I worked at Reeds your son told me you was his dad but I couldn't place you

Replied: 22nd Jun 2008 at 15:07

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi bert, can;t picture eric hendley but remember others very well.

Replied: 23rd Jun 2008 at 21:53

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Dugie bentlegs said he is not allowed to tell what it means

Replied: 24th Jun 2008 at 20:15

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi
I am an ex downall greener.I have been reading all the post and i reconise a few names.The Photo of Pat and Billy was nice to see they were very good friends of my dads Brian Halliwell.I am no longer living in the uk but it was good to remember some of the memories.I remember going to the S and S with my dad he was also good friends with millie and Gordan.I was only young at the time but i seem to remember them, was Millie in a wheel chair. I saw the name Kim Halliwell i wondering if he was related to me as i remember my dad saying that hane.

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 09:13

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Maz was your dad Brian Halliwell from Garswood are amI on the wrong one

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 10:29

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Dougie

Yes my dad was from Garswood road, so i think you are talking about the right person.His dads name was Syd he was brought up in Garswood and my nan Mary Halliwell.

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 11:39

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Maz has I said before about Ogie (Barry)your dad was a good friend both from the pit and playing darts,knew all the family very well your Nan worked at Reeds at one time and Sid was one of the best,and his sister was lovely
(Knew your dad from about 1947 we would never walk past one another)

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 12:00

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Thanks thats really nice what you have wrote.My dad was a good dart player wasn't he.Im sure there are not many people who don't know my dad, he had a lot of friends.His Sister Marion lives in Blackpool now.What is your full name and i can tell my aunte to see if she remembers you.I don't think I know you do i.

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 12:10

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Maz, I remember your dad & aunt Marion, i lived in Station rd Accross from the Stag,

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 12:23

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Tumtell how wouldn't remember Marion she was lovely, Tumtingle
Maz she wouldn't remember me I was about two years younger than her I just had to look from afar
no you'l not know me as I've said before I'll know all your Mam's or Dad's

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 12:47

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

bentlegs

What is your full name so that i can tell my aunte.So you lived near the shop called Wards.How do you know my dad? Did you drink with him or work with him?

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 12:56

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

My Aunte Marion is still lovely, she never gets any older, she looks very well for her age.

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 13:00

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Welcome to Wigan World Maz
I was Pats friend before I moved to America We email each other I will let her know you posted

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 13:48

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Lanky11
Hi thankyou for welcoming me to wigan world, I think its a really good web site.So were abouts in downallgreen are you from.I used to live in Hawthorn Avenue.
What part of America are you living in? Im living in Dubai at the moment, and im having trouble with people understanding me because of my accient,but thats what happens when your from Wigan ha you can't take the wigan out of the girl ha

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 15:01

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi maz,i remember a brian halliwell from hawthorn ave,used go in bluebell could it be same one.

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 15:04

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Bambam

Yes it the right one, i think the Blue Bell was my dads seconds home ha.So how do you know my dad? I know he had lots of friends.

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 15:41

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Maz Jacksonville Florida and born in Bryn but spent a lot of time in downall green bambam as not thrown me outta here lol I like posting here everyone is friemdlyI spent a lot of time with Kevin Duffy and his family

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 15:48

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi maz, i used to have a drink with him in bluebell and village club, you will know his friend then, little lillian she could drink more than me and brian, i lived in elm ave just round corner from you.

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 16:07

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi lanky, thinking of going up there to have a pint with kevin and tracy, so i can talk about good old days.

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 16:10

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Well bam bam say hi for me I wish they where on a computer would love to talk to themTell them thank you for all the happy days I spent at their house also if you see Pat give her a hug from me ok

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 16:20

Posted by: bambam (3052)

sure will lanky,i wish you could join me don't worry i will pass on your regards.

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 19:01

Posted by: pfoster (58)

Dougie, you any relation to the scullys on lowbank rd estate?

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 20:01

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

yeah bam bam we would have a reet good chin wag

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 21:31

Posted by: ashpad (92)

lanky 11
I remember the Duffys well.I lived opposite them in Hawthorn Ave from the houses being built to me moving away in 67 my dad lived there till he died in 73

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 22:01

Posted by: bambam (3052)

We sure would lanky, it would take days to discuss and reminisce all our past on bryn and dwngreen.

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 22:05

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi ashpad, your surname rings a bell i lived on elm ave then rectory rd,i was a teenager in 70s, and lived there till late 80s, my cousins the simms lived on hawthorn facing the scullys.

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 22:11

Posted by: ashpad (92)

bambam, your aot younger than me its probably my dad, as Simms lived at no2 our housewas no.8

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 22:39

Posted by: ashpad (92)

bert did you have a brother nicknamed guggie who lost an eye because of a throwing arrow Iknew a lot in elm ave.the doyles not related to me then the He ssions, Fagans across the rd. and deans ken gilligan, joe knowles to name but a few

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 22:45

Posted by: bambam (3052)

HI ashpad, my parents would have known you, do you remember anyone from birch grove liptrots,hills,livsleys,roberts,lewis,scullys they all lived there in 60s.

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 22:46

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Ashpad,that is bert who lost the eye.

Replied: 25th Jun 2008 at 22:49

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Bambam

Yes i do remember lilly she was my god mother.She did like a drink, but don't think anyone could drink my dad under the table ha. Did you know my god father as well Ronnie Western known as wessy.He didn't live in downallgreen but he was in the bluebell a lot.I know the scully family.What was the name of the man who always wore clogs. Does anyone know Nora and Seth Hughes, they were good friends of my dads as well.They live at the top of Hawthorn avenue and have 2 sons David and Andrew.I would like to get in touch with Andrew Hughes if anyone knows him.

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 02:27

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi bentlegs,
The only person i can remember that lived oppisite the Stag was a friend of my dads calld Jack Farrol, He had a glass eye.Do you know him? Oh and Paul Mccmanus he lived near not Crosbys shop the other shop across the road in those houses, think he was a plumber.

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 02:39

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi maz,lillian was my father's cousin ronnie rings a bell but can't picture him,the guy who wore clogs would be jack scully also know seth and nora,their son david lives in garswood somewhere, i also know paul mc manus,he liked a drink in bluebell and village as well.

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 06:46

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Bambam

Thats him Jack Scully, always stood at the end of the bar. Ronnie Western used to own a bookies, he used to live in Garswood road.He was living with lillian Im sure you will remember him. He was tall with a big bear belly haa.I don't really know any of Lillians family apart from her daughter Susan who sadley passed away at a young age. What about the ryder brother Billy and Ray did you know them?

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 07:48

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Bambam

Sorry just thinking Lilly was related to the Sims family wasn't she.Tommy was her brother, who was married to Thelma i think.
Does anyone know the porter family they live on Pupular Avenue, they are my 2nd cousins.Anthony, lee and phillip and there mum and dad is Ann and Keith.

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 08:16

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

To all posters this is getting big so to get to the last post just click END on your keyboard and HOME to get back to first post

Dougie, you any relation to the scullys on lowbank rd estate (No)

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 09:42

Posted by: bert (704)

hi ashpad it was me who lost my eye .i do have a brother nicknamed guggie and have a few more in the family.did live next door to doyles across from deans. did you live next to fayles and you played rugby with our guggie and others .if so isee you passing my house in downall green rd sometimes .

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 09:44

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Bert remember you now and the day it happened we all had throwing arrows at that time,you was every lucky that day to still be with us (remember John too)

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 10:27

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi maz, i remember ryders very well,i was brought up with bill's sons willie and kenny,also know his youngest simon and kelly, know all the porters as well, do you remember the speakmans.

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 10:40

Posted by: ashpad (92)

yes bert I lived next door to Fayles and I played rugby we always played football and rugby behind your house

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 10:44

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Bambam

Oh yes i remember the Speakmans.Phillip speakman sue's son he was my very first boyfriend when i was about 11 ha.I don't know Bill Ryders sons just knew him and his brother Ray and his wife burney.My sisters first boyfriend was Lee who is the brother of Phillip.Did you know my Mum Catherine Nelson, before she was married to my dad she was with one of the littlers i think his name was Joe.

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 11:47

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Bill Ryder had an older brother Ken, he used to keep the shop in Rectory Rd

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 11:56

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi maz, not to sure i know her the only joe littler i knew lived in popular ave.hello frank i remember ken ryder his wife joan, son mick and daughter i think her name was sharon, they moved to spindle hillock after shop.

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 12:40

Posted by: bert (704)

hi dougie glad you remember me see your ralph pretty often never seen ken for a long time. cant find out what fifty was new alot of the cottages asked my elder sisters and they dont knoow its like bentlegs with tumtell is it because im to young ha ha

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 14:49

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

bam bam go to I miss bonfire night in wwyour turn lol

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 14:59
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Posted by: bert (704)

hi bambam joe littlers dad was also called joe out of popular ave. and ken ryders daughter is sharon good friend of my daughter. she married terry feeley who's mother was from downall green.ralph will remember her .her name was joan turner a near neighbour of he's

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 15:07

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi bert,know terry very well and knew his mother and sister to, they lived in cedar grove when i was up there.

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 16:19

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Mazz1976, I lived in the house that Jack Farrell moved into, we moved to Downallgreen in 1948,

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 16:50

Posted by: jondav (98) 

Can any body tell me what happened to any of these people, all out of Hawthorn Ave.
Eric & David Atkinson
Ronnie & John Lawton
Ann, Marie & Charlie Smith
Pam, Tony & Christine Wild
Keith Fairhurst
Duncan & John Mcpherson
Eileen & David Tattum
Margaret, Norman & Steven Prescott
? Baines

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 17:37

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Is Pam Wild the same girl who married Graham Hughes who used to be the steward of the Workingmens Club in Downall Green Rd

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 18:27

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Think you're right there frank, they had park lane club their son has red lion,old marys in ashton.

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 18:53

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi jondav,i remember wilde's,was there a roy mcpherson i know him think he was a leccy,eileen tattum was on leyland green rd,and brother john went into pub game,arthur baines son phil married and moved away, he still mates with barry davies,don't know what happened to rest of that lot.

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 19:02

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Bambam.They live on the farm now, on the left before you drop down the hill towards the Dell

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 19:15
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Posted by: bambam (3052)

Frank do you mean arthur wains farm.

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 19:47

Posted by: bert (704)

hi jondav eric atkinson was living on lowbank rd last time i saw him .david still lives in the same house on hawthorn ronnie lawton lives up aspull.. .pam wild is married to graham hughes and lives in a big farmhouse at the back of wains stables i believe tony passed away agood few years ago.was it not anne wild .last seen in village cluba while ago she had been ill for .awhile.kieth fairhurst on friends reunited but could not contact him gone seeing the world.norman prescott died a long time ago .steven still lives round bryn area was working for vauxhall main dealers in wigan/

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 22:25

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Bert, The Fifties is the field between Birch Grove & billinge Rd & there is a public footpath going over it, it used to stretch to Rectory Rd before the council houses were built, so that is all the Fifties was , a big field, but there used to be a little stone cottage on Billinge Rd near the footpath, trying to remember the name of the people who lived there, they were knocked down about 1948-9.

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 22:29

Posted by: bambam (3052)

cheers bentlegs, i've been trying find out about the fifties, crossed that field almost everyday as a youngster, but the cottage was well before my time.

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 22:34

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

bambam according to Berts last post it is Wains farm

Replied: 26th Jun 2008 at 23:56

Posted by: el1974 (9) 

HI EVERY1 I AM AN EX-DOWNALL GREENER MY STEP MOM IS PATTYHO I WOULD LIKE 2 SAY ELO 2 MAZ WE WAS GOOD MATES YEARS AGO

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 00:46
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Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Hi WECOME TO WIGAN WORLD El How is my great friend Pat doing I sent her an email to tell her about Maz posting glad to see you on here give her a hug from me ok

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 01:15

Posted by: bambam (3052)

I remember wains farm frank, used to work there as a teenager, had some good times to.

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 07:21

Posted by: bert (704)

frank it is not wains farm it is at the back of the two houses opposite booths brow rd down a drive

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 09:27

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

bert, ive beento Grahams place and i thought it was part of the farm. One learns something everyday.

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 09:59

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Bert/Frank he as a sign on Downall Green Road calling it moore lane farm, but the old moore lane farm was at the top of Soughers lane on moore lane now called Downall Green Road, was never a farm down that drive it was only going to a walker down pit that came under landgate pit, and an old garage just at the back of the two houses

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 10:32

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Dougie just looked at an old map, you were right, moore lane farm was on the land that is now the Jennet Hey Estate across from Soughers Lane

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 15:00

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Our house is built on the foundations of Moore Lane Farm, that is now Meadowcroft,

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 15:21

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Dougie - Bert - Frank that road where you go to grahams farm used to be the road to Moor Lane Pit, it was still working in the 40s, Tumtingle,

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 15:24

Posted by: el1974 (9) 

hi lanky11 pat is ok. i was at there house on sunday .i live in golborne now but go 2 downall green at the weekend. i go to the village club on saturday night with my mum. i will give pat a big hug from u

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 15:48
Last edited by el1974: 27th Jun 2008 at 15:50:02

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Bentlegs. It shows the pit on this map but doesn't put a name to it

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 16:11

Posted by: jondav (98) 

Thanks to frankwalford, bambam and bert for all the info.It was very interesting to learn of all my old street mates. Happy memories. If anyone has any more info please let me know.
I heard charlie smith died not long ago, is this true?

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 17:19

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Thank you el I got email from her today I am so happy we got back in touch she was my best friend in Wigan

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 17:58

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

jondav can't work your age out so I have to ask are you Bill Davies son from Hawthorn Ave just a yes or no will do

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 18:27

Posted by: ashpad (92)

bert michael middlehurst who was mentioned earlier in the thread did he come out of Palm ave.

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 20:40

Posted by: bambam (3052)

MIck still lives in palm ave with his mother thelma, i see him twice a week ,with your permission ashpad i will tell him you've been asking.

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 21:49

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi el1974

I read your post and i cant think for the life of me who you are.You said we used to be good friends can you tell me your full name please.Its doing my head in now haa. Your Step mothers name doesn't ring any bells at the moment.

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 21:50

Posted by: bert (704)

Hi ashpad,
It is Michael Middlehurst, out of palm ave and he still lives there, good friend of bambam

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 22:13

Posted by: bert (704)

Sorry about that bambam didn't notice that you had already replied to ashpad

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 22:15

Posted by: bambam (3052)

No prob bert, it's nice to see your still with us, iv'e missed you pal.

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 22:24

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thanks folks for keeping this thread going, it means so much to me i have been in contact with so many people and their families , and people are still getting in touch to find out about downallgreeners past and present, special thanks to Dougie , bentlegs ,frankwalford ,art ,lanky11 ,bert harryo ,Nutty tart, jondav, maz1976. pattyho, green and anyone else i have missed. Thank you all

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 23:13

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Maz el is pats step doughter the one in the big pic on here Pat and Bill Lowe Pat used to be Pat Painter

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 23:26

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

bambam it's only becouse it's a good thread that almost 4000 hits and almost 400 posts as it finished LOL , (Click Home or End on keyboard)

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 23:37
Last edited by dougie: 28th Jun 2008 at 09:09:22

Posted by: el1974 (9) 

hi maz its helena lowe lol how r u

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 23:44

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Been talking to Freddie Dean tonight in Bryn Club, an old Downall Greener he had brothers called Jimmy and Cliff, he got reminiscing about the good old days, i can't remember all the names he mentioned

Replied: 27th Jun 2008 at 23:46

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

So am I an honorary member Bam bam can my name be on there tooI almost lived there ask Pat

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 01:14

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi frank, i remember dean's, lived on island, jimmy, freddie johnny,cliff,chris, and sister sheila, nice family.

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 02:59

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi lanky, your'e going nowhere you are a part of this thread, and you have been adopted, lol.

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 03:11

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

I am gob smacked bam bam thanks Loves y'allI got to thinking about Pat kevin and his sister sure wish I could be in the bluebell when go see them soooooooooooooooo take a little pic of me and stick it on the table next to a drink lol next to y'all that way I am there and take a pic k take the gang on here with you too and bill and their family like a downers reunion I promise I will frame itxxx

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 04:33
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Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

love from the sunshine state Florida

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 05:42
Last edited by lanky11: 28th Jun 2008 at 05:44:37

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi El1974

I had a feeling it might of been Helena but i wasn't sure.Oh my god how are you? were are you and how are you doing? Hows your Debbie as well.Are you still living in downallgreen?
I love this web site im addicted to it now ha.Let me know how everyone is doing.Fantastic to hear from you.

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 09:24

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Frankwalford

Pam and Grayham are My aunie marions cousins.I don't know the family very well, but they deffo had park lane and red lion in ashton.My auntie stays in touch with them.My nana Mary Halliwell was Pam's Aunit.

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 10:19

Posted by: bert (704)

hi Frank Walford if you was talking to freddy dean about downall green. he must have mentionedthe twins Alf and Jimmy Edwards we all lived on the island .just to name a few

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 10:37

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Hi bert he was with Jimmy they meet every Friday, Alfie was in t'other room

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 10:40

Posted by: el1974 (9) 

hi maz well where do start. i am living in golborne with andy goulding u remember him i was with him when my dad had the bell. i have 2 boys shane and adam.r deb is ok she has 1 lad jamie she is goin out with billy collins. pat told me about this web site, its brill i was just readin what people was postin till i seen u on here.how r u

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 12:55

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi bert, i remember alf and jimmy,was jimmy a boxer in his younger days.

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 12:56

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi bert, my mother's just been round and told me alf was the boxer not jimmy as i thought.

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 13:40

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

bambam you only have to look at his nose to find that out

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 13:43

Posted by: jondav (98) 

Dougie, my fathers name was George and I have a brother George and sister Barbara.

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 13:51

Posted by: bert (704)

hi bam bam they both boxed when they were young i think jimmy learned earlyer when you see there alf ha ha good friends of mine.was going to put nice lads but at there age its a bit late .there father had a lot to do with the gym were they trained in earlstown a long time ago .

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 16:39

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Iv'e seen Alf ern a bob or two in Mick Morans Boxing ring on Ashton fair. He would have a go at owt,

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 18:19

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Ha ha,yes your quite right frank aint seen him in a while.

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 21:19

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi bert, how old will alf be now, i'm sure he mated with my father when they were younger.

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 21:21

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Howdy bentlegs,i knew another guy from birch grove who boxed in fairground rings, arthur speakman do you remember him.

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 21:23

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

I remember Arthur Speakman,Red hair, He was a twin & they were as different as chalk & cheese, Artur was big built & his twin was slim & small,

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 21:35

Posted by: bambam (3052)

bentlegs, yep your right, his twin was johnny he lived on bryn somewhere.

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 21:45

Posted by: harryo (41)

anyone know who the steward was at the old beech house

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 22:44

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Bert & may Rosbottom,( Bert Tilly) good old bert Joe Littler lives in there house

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 23:02

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi harry was that s&s.

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 23:07

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Sorry to say this but jimmy was the better boxer that's why he his better looking than Alf , jimmies still has hard as nails

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 23:18

Posted by: bambam (3052)

where is jimmy these days dougie do you know.

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 23:27

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Jimmy lives in Ashton And Alf at Goose Green both play bowls for Garswood Hall still get on well with them,

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 23:44

Posted by: bambam (3052)

cheers dougie.

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 23:47

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

bambam jimmy lives down Ashton Heath. Arthur Speakman[Red un]was on the committee when i was, at the S&S, thats the Legion Branch not the S&S

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 23:47

Posted by: bambam (3052)

I remember arthur on s & s door, he was the local thumper at one time.

Replied: 28th Jun 2008 at 23:56

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi El
Is that the same tony that used to work at Asda years ago. SAY HELLO to your Deb for me and what about anita how is she doing?
I have 3 kids now Steph nearly 16 Jordan 10 and Stacey 8. You will have to pt your email address on and i will send you some pictures.I just gopt married over here on 14th May.Its lovey here but i think its one of the hottest countries in the world.
Keep in touch.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 07:05

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Maz/El if you open a forum account on wigan world you can send personal messages to anyone on forum 100% safe, no need for e-mails it's one to one you can chat all night

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 08:07

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Dougie

Thanks for the help, but when i go on to the forum do i have to register with my same name and password that i am using now or do i have to create a different one.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 10:15

Posted by: northern lad (16)

Hi all, ex Downall Greener, Near Wigan, Lancs.
Born n Bred
Do`es anyone remember the name of the horse that pulled the milk cart.
and who? had that bubble car in popular ave ?.
Thanks for the memories, loads to tell and ask, know most of the people you write about.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 12:17

Posted by: bambam (3052)

where did you live northern lad, and what year did you leave.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 12:37

Posted by: northern lad (16)

live in Wigan, left in 74 at the age 0f 21

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 12:46

Posted by: northern lad (16)

live in Wigan, left in 74 at the age 0f 21

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 12:46

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi northern, i remember popular ave very well,can't recall a bubble car, i remember edwards family had an invalid car, i would have been 14yrs old when you left,do you remember any famalies.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 12:50

Posted by: northern lad (16)

Know lots Birch grove lot Start at top
Williams Hiltons ? Mcclayment? Clarks, Scullys Before they moved Littel, Roberts Rigbys,
Most of the familys

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 12:58

Posted by: northern lad (16)

bambam did you live in hawthorn ave.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 13:01

Posted by: bambam (3052)

know name williams can't picture them,i knew hiltons,harold,margaret,jackie, mcclymonts i remember geoff,barbra,ian,carole, and roberts dave,geoff,gwen,keith,kathryn,shirley, there was another sister not sure of name might be glenis,only scullys i knew was tricia and jack.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 13:08

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi northern, i lived in elm ave next door to simms, pauline, pat,lorraine,wendy,malc,diane,my father originated from birch grove next to roberts,he was coach driver.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 13:12

Posted by: northern lad (16)

Arthur Williams used to live at the top of Birch Grove,
Brian Scully used to live next door to John Littler

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 13:14

Posted by: bambam (3052)

I know williams now, did they move into bluebell pub, i still see big brian scully, i worked for john littler when he had the nightclub in ashton, do you remember the livsleys who lived at 42 birch grove.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 13:24

Posted by: northern lad (16)

i should know you, i lived in hawthorn.
know most lads on the estate,from school to leaving home

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 13:26

Posted by: northern lad (16)

john was a good friend of my brother

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 13:27

Posted by: bambam (3052)

hawthorn ave i knew a few, phil baines, ralph derbyshire, roy mcpherson, sammy & gwillum hughes,dave & sue lindsey, and simms, also remember school teacher arthur hughes, and not forgetting duffies,there was big family of them.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 13:32

Posted by: northern lad (16)

Tony was a mate of mine so was Phil
Barry Davies Stephen Prescot Barry Fairhurst Gwillum i think his brother is John, Dad Gwillum was a Bluebell local.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 13:38

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Still see barry davies and phil baines,they meet up in wigan and go for drink, not seen tony duffy in a while he was fridge freezer technician,and i think your right it is john hughes his nickname was sammy, still see gwillum in anvil pub in wigan he's looking good for his age.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 13:44

Posted by: northern lad (16)

Kevin Duffy was Married to my cousin Pat Clark From Bryn.
i am a Mcpherson not Roy, John r Duncan

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 13:45

Posted by: bambam (3052)

remember kevin and pat very well,can't picture you but remember roy, he used go in village club for a drink with me and chris boland,if i remember right he was an electrician.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 13:54

Posted by: northern lad (16)

I went passed Bluebell last week, is there anyone left that go`s in, that i would know.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 13:54

Posted by: bambam (3052)

most of old ones have gone now, i will try to name a few you might know, micheal middlehurst,david houghton, dick eccleston, barry davies, john sherridan, harry ogden, billy lowe, colin hayes, phil sitco problaby more but most go in village club its cheaper.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 14:01

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Hi maz register with your same name Brian will send you a passward to login with, it's been along time you forget LOL (hit the Home key on your keyboard)

P.S to regester click forum , click General, click Sticky how do I regester

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 14:14
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Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Just came across this old photo of the dam at Downall Green,taken off the bridge looking across before it was filled in 40s/50s and the houses built

PHOTO TAKEN OFF

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 14:58
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Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thats an old one dougie,is that the original downall green.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 15:14

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

The houses was known as the Barracks still up in the late late 30s/40s the old Downall Green was the houses round the two greens + the barracks houses

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 15:38

Posted by: bambam (3052)

oh did'nt know that cheers pal.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 15:40

Posted by: bert (704)

hi northern lad i think i know who you are .i used to mate with your Duncan a long time ago is it Colin did i see you at football match at whelley against greeners a few years ago.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 15:42

Posted by: bert (704)

hi bambam williams lived at the top of birch grove before they moved to popular ave next door to billy hurst

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 15:47

Posted by: harryo (41)

did bert un little may have son doug and it was the s s bam

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 15:56

Posted by: bert (704)

hi dougie dont remember the photograph with being so young. but do remember the council using the dam to tip bin rubbish.made many old bikes up with my brothers and mates of there mostly with no tyres good times .dammed that brook up a few times in the past in trouble again .

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 15:56

Posted by: bert (704)

hi harryo they had a son and a daughter son bill fagan lives in billinge cant remember the girls name at present sorry

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 16:01

Posted by: dianne (827)

when we were first married we lived at 15 rectory road one off the cottages we bought it off southworths and tommy and mary lived next door they have been pulled down now we now live on ashton heath dont no if anyone remembers us dianne and stuart kitts great reading all these posts im not from downall green but stuart was

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 16:15

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi dianne, i know stuart i used to drink with his mother and father in village club, aint seen him in a while he knows a mate of mine very well(chris boland)when i lived up there stuart mated with rob speakman.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 16:24

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Dianne was them the 2 or 3 cottages on the left that stud back of the road facing the small green if it was you lived in one of the original downall green houses

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 18:19

Posted by: harryo (41)

hi northern lad welcome i know you your daughter was mates with mine

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 19:31

Posted by: harryo (41)

cheers bert i rememmber now

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 19:36

Posted by: harryo (41)

hi jonday didnt know about charlie smith used mate with him years ago

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 20:02

Posted by: harryo (41)

hi maz my brother vernon was a good friend of your dads.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 20:05

Posted by: dianne (827)

dougie it was them cottages that stud back off the road across from the green it was very small inside dont no if you new tommy and mary who had the middle one but that was a really big house inside it had 2 staircases we sold ours to tony who lived in the end terrace and mary and tommy died shame they were pulled down

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 20:56

Posted by: pfoster (58)

Hi bambam, you say you know tricia/jack scully. where did they live. Only one tricia scully i know. wonder if its the same one.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 21:33

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Harryo

Sorry i cant picture your brother but i remember vicky i think she was a little younger than me.I used to get the bus to school with her.

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 21:52

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi everyone

If anyone has any old photo's of my dad Brian Halliwell i would be over the moon to see them, as i have only 1 photo of him.
Thanks

Replied: 29th Jun 2008 at 21:54

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi pfoster,tricia and jack lived at 44 birch grove, father was pat (paddy) and mother was annie, pat worked at golborne pit and annie used to clean in village club with doris littler.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 00:13

Posted by: bambam (3052)

HI maz i will ask old greeners for you, see if we can come up with summat.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 00:42

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

hi down all greeners!there was a lot about d.a.g that i had forgot .my mind is now racing.Bam bam you have a very good memory.Lanky11 i do remember Barbara, and caron .hi every one I'm bam bams favorite sister

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 02:47

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

WELCOME TINA TO WW

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 03:42

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

great pic Dougie

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 04:14

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi tina and welcome to ww,i thought you had give up trying to reach us, so glad you've made it, hope tom and kids are ok there's so much to talk about on here,our mother will be glad you made contact with ww,just going work now it's 7.20am over here hope to catch you later.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 07:18

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Bambam

Thankyou very much that would be fantastic if you could.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 07:55

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

hi everyone thank you for the warm welcome you were not easy to find,but i got there.it's 7:50am my time and i must go to work.Hope to catch you all later.ta ta for now

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 12:55

Posted by: pattyho (27)

hy northern lad the horse that pulled cart round was named polly i used to go round delivering the milk with my twin brother fred the lady who owned the horse was margaretcunliffe
hello maz are you marianne this is pat billy lowes wife your dad was my very great friend we had some great times together we went to your aunty marions in blackpool a good few times with your dad
we miss him very much

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 16:33

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi pattyho, welcome to WW not seen you in years so glad your here now, hope billy and girls are ok, will pop up there sometime and have drink with you all.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 16:46

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Hi Pat glad to see you posting When did you deliver milk?

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 16:57

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi lanky, hows tha doin ave yer not brunt that guy yet.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 17:17

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

bam bam our big firework day is 4th of July booked our trip will be gone 3 days no bonfire going to St Augustine where they shoot fireworks out of cannons tha bera hide

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 17:23

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Oh reet lanky, ta chuck i'm gooing under.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 17:46

Posted by: el1974 (9) 

HI MAZ HAVE U OPENED A FORUM ACCOUNT HI PATTYHO

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 17:50
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Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

Hi bambam I'm home from work for today. Are you there are as the pub opened already!!?

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 18:47

Posted by: bambam (3052)

OH dear sister, you know me to well, how are you doing you little mite i still can't believe it's you on here, god i miss you so much, all people on here are brill as you will find out, there is so much catching up for you to do,all your old friends are here somewhere, plus the new friends you are going to find,once again tina, welcome to WW. lots of love. your big brother

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 19:01

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

Hi bambam.I'm trying to write and all so stop the rug rats from fighting!!.I miss you lots, and at times wished I was back in England.I'm very jealous when you talk about pubs,pies,and chip-shop.nigh life is not as good here.It is greet to talk to you and the britts.little sis

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 19:15

Posted by: bambam (3052)

who is fighting kyle and warren, tell em uncle bam's coming over to sort em out, don't worry to much about the night life sis it aint so good these days, we have a pub in wigan called anvil, all lads and girls old and new meet in there,and believe me it's better than any night life, we all take p???s out of one another but end of night we all go home best friends, next time your over your going there with me.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 19:32

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

The 3 of them,i;m already mad with them.I had to go and see the head master about Rachel,thumping a boy![i know my temper]Warren sat under the table and would not work ,why Kyle was making fun of the teacher!!!.the worst part is I work with the teachers in the same school.This is summer school for them,because I work with special ed. kids.they only get 3 weeks in the summer,because of there needs.I told them uncle bam will sort them out,Kyle said you mean uncle froggy. Warren ran away ,he thinks you are going to come though the screen .Rachel said hi

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 19:54

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Pat

Yeah its Marianne, I know you and Billy were my dads best friends he thought the world of you both. Im living in Dubai now.Please pat if you ahve any photo's of my dad could you send them to me i would be so greatful.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 20:00

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

At lease you have a pub to go to ,I don't even have that.These days 2 glasses of wine and I'm dancing on the table's.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 20:02

Posted by: bambam (3052)

oh dear me you got it bad at the moment sis, going round mothers now i will take lap top with me so she can say hello, she misses you dearly,can you not think of any old friends from dwn all green, this is the place for contacting them,there will be someone on here who know's of them or their whereabouts.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 20:08

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

I forget a lot of names,my age group Deb yates, maree F.,Katrina ,Kath walker ,Simon c.carl .Dave m.Just a few from the top of my head.Dose anyone know any thing,that they would like to sure with me.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 20:22

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

What about the twins clifford and paul?. my last posting i put sure instead of share , sorry.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 20:39

Posted by: bambam (3052)

rember cliff & paul david & margaret. at mothers now just got some good info for dwn greeners, regarding dougie's pic.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 21:04

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

About time you got there,was there a new pub between your house and mums?.mum knows a lot about d.a.g.in the old days.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 21:11

Posted by: bambam (3052)

dougie, regarding your pic was the two people in the picture,cissy rotherham and husband, they had two sons one named tony and the other brother went on to be a priest, name unknown, tony lived on rectory rd until 20001-2002.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 21:12

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

Dougie,mum were did the dam used to be?

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 21:16

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

Remember in our time when all us kids used to play in blue bell woods,make swings and walk though that dirty stream and do you remember the rat slide?

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 21:28

Posted by: bambam (3052)

not to sure where dam was, think it might of been facing jack lyon's drive, will have to get better info of dougie or bentlegs.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 21:37

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Could be Bambam I took the photo off an old photo with a 35mm camera that a friend had years age I keep allot of old photo's, I know this is not the photo site but i well put one on of the young lads of downall Green in about 1952

Sorry having trouble finding the photo came across this on holiday in Blackpool
bentlegs is on this photo all the rest are from Downall green all in there 70s
Will delete photo's latter
PHOTO TAKEN OFF

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 21:47
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Posted by: nutty tart (477) 

Hiya Maz1976 Kim Halliwell is my brother. I would imagine that our Dads were probably cousins or at least 2nd cousins. I know my grandfather came from the garswood area

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 21:59

Posted by: bambam (3052)

yes i remember rat slide, not far from dam wall,lol good old days.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 22:01

Posted by: pfoster (58)

hi again bambam, its not the same tricia scully but its gotta be the same family cos thats my name too...well, was my name until i wed. i know my dad had cousins at bryn, downall green and landgate. my family were originally from the steam engine in ashton way back when.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 22:02

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi pfoster, remember scullys from landgate , mick, marlene, maureen. any relation.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 22:08

Posted by: pfoster (58)

yes bambam, there dad frank was my dads cousin. my dad is another paddy scully.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 22:12

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Hi may be on the wrong family John,Frank,& Paddy,think Paddy worked has a porter at the hospital, John is my brother-in-law came form the steam engine at Ashton

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 22:30

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Where is bentlegs on the photo dougie?

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 22:31

Posted by: bambam (3052)

pfoster where did your dad live, where is steam engine.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 22:33

Posted by: pfoster (58)

no im not on the wrong family. frank scully was a porter too, known as smiler.he was another of my dads cousins too. also john scully too who moved down ashton who is married to nora.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 22:37

Posted by: pfoster (58)

i bambam, the steam engine was at the back of the police station in ashton where my grandad lived, another paddy scully. we were from low bank road estate.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 22:41

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

When I used to get on the bus at Bryn there used to be a guy catch the bus there too who had a glass eye but I don't remember his name now

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 22:43

Posted by: bambam (3052)

lol remember john and nora, they used to live in cedar grove, i used to mate with their son.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 22:43

Posted by: pfoster (58)

columbo thats who it was.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 22:46

Posted by: pfoster (58)

bambam, can i be really cheeky and ask how old you are?

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 22:52

Posted by: bambam (3052)

did you have any relations, from brackley st at goose green, billy who was footballer.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 22:59

Posted by: bambam (3052)

I will be 48 next month.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 23:02

Posted by: pfoster (58)

yes bambam thats where my dad was born. thats my uncle bill who was the footballer. you know them?

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 23:02

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

bam bam you musta bin one o the little kids that run around the Duffy house ha ha ha WE HAVE MET

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 23:07

Posted by: pfoster (58)

little bit older than me. if you went to ashton secondary school you may know my big sis she is a little older than you.
happy birthday for next month.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 23:08

Posted by: bambam (3052)

hi pfoster, mi new dad jim rodden knew them well, he lived scitters grove on low bank rd.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 23:11

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi nuttytart
Im sorry i don't know who Kim Halliwell is i have never seen him, bit i did hear my dad talking about him and i wondered if he was any relation to us.There is a possibility of us being related as my family was brought up in Garswwod.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 23:14

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thanks lanky, that was me little tyrant running round duffys.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 23:14

Posted by: bambam (3052)

i may know your sister what's her name.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 23:16

Posted by: pfoster (58)

yes bambam my dad used to speak of the roddens, did he end up running the millstone pub? and i think i used to go to school with jims daughter.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 23:17

Posted by: pfoster (58)

bambam her name is edith. she will kill me for sayin that, its her sunday name.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 23:20

Posted by: bambam (3052)

yes thats the one, michelle was jims daughter now living in kent, did you have an aunty mary,would you give your first name so i can tell michelle.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 23:23

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

sorry pfoster should have put, Hi I may be on the wrong family

lanky11 the name is in red above him

bambam your right about the dam

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 23:28

Posted by: pfoster (58)

its patricia. that would explain the reason for not seeing her. hope she is well. and yes my aunty mary emigrated in the seventies to oz. what a small world.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 23:29

Posted by: pfoster (58)

Dougie, just looked at your blog i know who you are now. i probably know your brother and his wife better, through my mum. they went to the same church.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 23:35

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Dougie that Blackpool photo Stan Cartwright Ralph Yates Tommy Johnson and Gerard Hilton help me out with the other his names on the tip of my tongue, was it Cyril FosterEdited this twice Cyril first, Foster second.

Replied: 30th Jun 2008 at 23:58
Last edited by frankwalford: 1st Jul 2008 at 14:47:48

Posted by: kevndee (36)

hello wurzle where has bam bam come from.not seen u in ages.wot u bin up to

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 00:15

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

harryo I remember you and family,I;m bambams sister how are all the your kid's doing?

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 02:05

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi El1974

I have just tried registering on the forum i have to wait for an email.I hope i have done it right ha.How Fantastic is this site. I have seen lots of names that i know.I saw Debbie Yates name is she still with Purcy in Hawthorn Avenue.

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 08:10

Posted by: el1974 (9) 

hi maz deb is still with purcy this site is brill i remember sum of the name like arthur speckman,tracey duffy,jack scully andy sed elo and so did r deb r anita is ok she has 3 kids now. do u remember mother next door 2 r anita she still doin ok.

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 11:26

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hello earthworm, not seen ya in ages hope dee and fam are ok, nice to hear from ya pal, remember sediment days on landgate.

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 15:49

Posted by: pattyho (27)

hy maz i have a photo of your dad but i dont know what to do it was took in blue bell when billy had it i will have to find out
hy hell are you ok hy marg hy bambam hy tina hy everyone hy harrio have to say is name he will sulk ha ha just joking great mates all 4 of us me kath harrio and bill
someone will have to tell me how to put a photo on and i will put one on of maz.s dad


Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 16:05

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

send it to me Pat I will put it on for you

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 16:23

Posted by: harryo (41)

hi tina iremember you & your family some years ago now. We lived next door but one top of elm ave. everyones ok, how are you and your family?

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 18:10

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Lanky11 you wanted to know which was Bentlegs, according to the photo its the lad on the right but i'm sure thats a lad called Gerard Hilton off Leyland Green Rd i've put a post on but dougies not got back to me yet

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 18:17

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

mmmmmmmm Frank I do know but I don't know if I am allowed to tell

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 18:23

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Pat

If you could send me any pictures of my dad it would mean more to me than winning the lottery, like i said i have only got 1 photo of him.I was really happy when i read that you had a picture.I got married on the 14th May over here and i was really sad cos my dad wasn't here it would of been lovely.Saying that I don't think my dad would of liked it over here as there are not a lot of bars ha. If you want a drink you have to go into the hotels. Life is good here though although its very hot, its well over 100 at the moment.My mum is coming over in 3 weeks i can't wait for that.
Thanks again Pat i am so greatful

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 18:29

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Lanky11

If you could put that photo on for me i would be so happy.
Am i allowed to put my email address on here for everyone to see or not.

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 18:31

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi El1974

I have opened a forum thing but im still not sure how it works i saw your message though.Is it like msn ha

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 18:33

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

Hi Harryo i think all my family are doing well,right bambam.they are all still in england,i live in u.s.a.my mum is coming out at the end of the month, looking forward to it.This site is great .talking to people that i thought i would see again!!

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 18:42

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Now Margaret, how did you find out, has Dougie been sending sneaky messages. Ignore that i,ve just seen his post but i still say he's wrong. We,ll have to ask Bentlegs

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 18:42
Last edited by frankwalford: 1st Jul 2008 at 18:53:03

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Harryo, where is paul thesedays,and is neil still playing football.

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 19:13

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Hi Margaret, Bentlegs is on the far right, & Frank It is Cyril Foster,

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 19:13

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Dougie are you sure its Bentlegs and not Gerard HiltonNo offence to Bentlegs but i think he is a bit older than the lads in the photo

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 19:18
Last edited by frankwalford: 1st Jul 2008 at 19:25:15

Posted by: pattyho (27)

hy maz i will send photo to lanky it may take a few weeks
jonday one of the atkinson brothers still live in same house in hawthorn ave
tony wilde sadly passedaway a few years ago
marg me and my twin brother went round with the milk at the age of 12 till we was about 15
bambam hope to see you soon in bell

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 19:30

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Look forward to it pat, not seen you and billy in a while.

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 19:35

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Frank, Has it not sunk in who Bentlegs is?
Stan Cartwright, Cyril Foster, Ralf Yates. Tommy Johnson & Bentlegs.(Gerard Hilton)

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 19:36

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

don't forget the pic of me bam bam then I can be there too Then take a pic to post too

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 19:37

Posted by: bambam (3052)

OH bentlegs, don't blow ya cover

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 19:38

Posted by: bambam (3052)

sure will lanky

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 19:39

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Please accept my apologies i should have known when you said you lived back to back with our Jackand where you live now

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 19:47
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Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

ok now you know Frank no Dougie did not tell me Pat did on my bloghe went looking for her for me Then bentlegs told me on my blog too found out twice

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 19:48

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Its nice to have knowledgable friends lanky11

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 19:50

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Tell you what frank, there's loads of them on this site.

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 19:57

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Pattyho

Thanyou again pat and thankyou to you lanky11 for offering to put it on the computer for me.
Im really looking forward to that.

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 19:59

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

A lot of them keep it to themselves though bambam

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 20:33

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

you can then save it to your computer Maz
and print it out

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 20:41

Posted by: bambam (3052)

That's the only prob frank, pity were not all as generous, but people have been very helpful on dwn green site.

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 20:49

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

I agree with that Bam Bam

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 20:53

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

You're right about that bambam memories are good things to live with,i have plenty

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 21:14

Posted by: bambam (3052)

You certainly have frank, and thanks for sharing them with us.

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 21:19

Posted by: pattyho (27)

how do you put smilies on

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 21:37

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi pat, just click on the faces above you.

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 21:40

Posted by: whups (13246) 

this is for pfoster . the scullys that used to live in the steam engine . my dad tommy scully was the brother of smiler , pat & jonnie . yours whups

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 21:40

Posted by: bambam (3052)

How ya doing pal, not seen you in a while do you still get in bell.

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 21:46

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Frank,s blown his cover after 4 years only the people that knew him as a lad could have put a name to bentlegs,it took me a long time but I didn't have a photo of him, sorry tumtingle


This is a very big post I hope that you all under stand me with the Home & End key on your keyboard,just try it, hit the home key this will take you to the top then hit the End key to go back to the bottom

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 21:47

Posted by: pattyho (27)

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Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 21:48

Posted by: pattyho (27)

ha ha that was a good try

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 21:50

Posted by: pfoster (58)

hi whups, that makes us second cousins doesnt it. how many of us are there? you know which scullys i am?

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 21:50

Posted by: bambam (3052)

you ok there pat.

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 21:50

Posted by: pattyho (27)

i clicked on them and look what happened

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 21:57

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Dougie, so i'm the fall guy am i what about Lanky11 and Patand who put the photo on?

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 22:01
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Posted by: bambam (3052)

its easy, when you've finished typing your message just take your cursor to faces above and click on them.

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 22:03

Posted by: harryo (41)

hi bam pauls great neil finished football bad knees by the way the photo at dam bridge there name was rothery not rotherom they were my mams cousin

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 22:07

Posted by: bambam (3052)

oh thanks harry, i will tell mi mam tomorrow, she got a lot of info off chris hurst who was born on the original dwn allgreen.

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 22:14

Posted by: bert (704)

hi pattyho i can understand frank when he said about people hiding there knowledge ha ha.say hello to bill.

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 22:20

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Long story Frank you got two hours

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 22:22

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Lanky11 the Bacardi and Cokes are kicking in i'll be lucky if i've got 20 minutes, my eyes are getting heavy now

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 22:26

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

It started off with a post 2 years ago
to find Pat Shirley and Kevin
Then I saw this downallgreen post and I posted again
Then Dougie found my friend Kevin Duffy then Bentlegs and others went to find Pat then Pat posted on my blog that Bentlegs had been to her house and she called him and in it she wrote his real name
Then Jean picton posted on my blog and asked about bentlegs and bentlegs wrote in my blog to me is real name
Then Pat sent an email and said she knew where Shirley lived so thats it Frank happy ending

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 22:33

Posted by: bambam (3052)

you got me in tears now i love a happy ending.

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 22:38

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Margaret you cant beat a happy ending

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 22:40

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

yes all these people where very good to me growing up now not only that but I got new friends you

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 22:53

Posted by: whups (13246) 

no pal , please enlighten me .

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 22:54

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Logging off now the Bacardi's got the better of me good night all

Replied: 1st Jul 2008 at 23:03

Posted by: pattyho (27)

morning everyone it is a nice morning
have you got a hangoverfrank hy lanky what is this abouy names have i said someones name that i shouldnt if idid sorry i dident know it was a secret

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 09:31

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Good morning pattyho up with the lark, had the dog into the woods, done all my housework,the rest of the days mine. tomorrow belongs to British Gas they are fitting me a new gas meter,what time between 8am and 8pm

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 10:18

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

If i've upset anyone over the Bentlegs saga, i apologise. I honestly thought Bentlegs was someone else I knew who had that nickname

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 10:39

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Downall Green has lost another character,namely Karl Smith who has sadly passed away Funeral at Our Ladies Church tomorrow

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 12:05

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

No Pat and Frank I was just playing with Frank thats all sorry you two

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 12:28

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

lanky11 you've got me blushing

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 12:36

Posted by: bambam (3052)

I recognise that name frank, was he a small guy and liked a drink.

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 12:43

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hey pat you can do faces now, brilliant.

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 12:44

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

He was bambam,he used to live in the cottage on Spindle Hillock same side as the S&S, they knocked it down to build new houses

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 12:47

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thanks frank, i remember him now how sad, he was a character,r.i.p karl my thoughts go out to his family.

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 12:53

Posted by: pattyho (27)

ok lanky xx
sorry to hear about karl i knew he was very poorly so sad he used to come in blue bell
he knew bill a lot i will let him know
peter sharples is in hospital had operation a valve put in his heart on saturday he is doing fine he is in broad green

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 14:47

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

pattyho glad Peters doing well, i worked with him for quite a long time.Didn't know he was having problems

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 14:54

Posted by: pattyho (27)

hy harrio can do smileys. now maz been looking for photoes of your dad found one of marion and your brother i will ask nora hughes if she as any i will keep looking i have some somewere. thanks bam bam i have cracked it . hy hell are you ok xx

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 14:54

Posted by: pattyho (27)

peter had operation a few years ago for a trapped nerve he as suffered with athritus since had to keep having blood tests and he had to loose some weight for operation blood tests i think found something so he had heart tests result operation he his doing ok

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 15:00

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

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Posted by: pattyho (27)

sorry lanky i dont know who it is
refresh my memory

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 15:33

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

you used to change his nappies now do you remember ha ha ha

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 16:19

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

you could ask Frankhe knows

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 16:23

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

C'mon Pat not like you to forget a pretty face?????

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 16:32

Posted by: el1974 (9) 

hi pat have u got a forum account if not i will do it 4 u when i cum up at the weekend

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 16:45

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

ding dong BAM BAM your at 600 posts yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 16:46

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

one more clue Pat you was there when he was born

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 18:28

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Whey hey lanky,600 and still going strong booooootiful

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 19:43

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

yall need to have a reunion meet at the blue bell have fun yeahhhhhhh

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 19:47

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Pat

Thanks again for trying to get some photo's for me i feel so happy knowing that your trying to do that.I really cant wait.
How is nora and Seth doing? are they still living in the same place?

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 20:04

Posted by: ashpad (92)

BERTnot been on for a few days Tell Michael Middlehurst Ive been asking about him.Do you remember Alf boxing on the T.V
he took some awful stick when we went down pit on monday.Good friend of mine still see him ocasionaly

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 21:55

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

didn't see it but remember it that would be about 50 years ago, ashpad both Jimmy and Alf are still good friends of mine

Replied: 2nd Jul 2008 at 22:54

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi doug, has jimmy still got his beard, and do they go garswood hall on a regular basis.

Replied: 3rd Jul 2008 at 06:07

Posted by: pattyho (27)

hy lanky a guess i would say your son
hy maz found a photo of your dad my brother as come of is holidays last night i will get him to show me what to do nora and seth still live in same house she might have some.
frank went to see peter last night looking good. he says he might be home today that is very quick they throw you out now.he says they are doing a lot a week.
and no hel havent got one so you will have tocome sat and do it for me .xif you dont mind xxxx

Replied: 3rd Jul 2008 at 09:04

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Thanks for the info about Peter, really appreciate that Pat

Replied: 3rd Jul 2008 at 09:12

Posted by: bert (704)

hi ashpad i do remember alf on television a long time ago will see him on friday at the club hopefully. i will say hello to michael when i see him .going to downall green later taking my niece to christys hospital to see her mum whos having treatment our georges [juddy] wife from lilac ave.do you ever see joe hession or anyone of those who used to play rugby on the croft .i see peter mac regular .coming on W.W soon

Replied: 3rd Jul 2008 at 09:32

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Yes Pat it is John wow how time as just slipped by us the oldest kid in the pic is 6 foot 3 now lol and 18 years old

Replied: 3rd Jul 2008 at 15:08

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

bert Juddy is getting more my age I went to Downall green school with your sister, is this Peter will delete it to-night as this is not the photo site
PHOTO TAKEN OFF

Replied: 3rd Jul 2008 at 15:21
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Posted by: bert (704)

hi dougie it is peter and arthur bennet.good photo.did you know our juddy died two years ago. which sister was it peggy or ethel.

Replied: 3rd Jul 2008 at 20:20

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

bert sorry to here about your Judd, mixed up with names was in Ethel she would be about 68 or could your Judd have been 68 think he was younger than me it's along time ago,
was talking to my brother about you if you see me out and about say HELLO please that goes for you all

Replied: 3rd Jul 2008 at 21:19

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi doug you still go garswood hall.

Replied: 3rd Jul 2008 at 21:24

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi doug you still go garswood hall.

Replied: 3rd Jul 2008 at 21:33

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Hi everyone on the thread do you know you can add upto six photo's by clicking your name then my photo's to upload them, just click my head above,or Frank Walford, Lanky11, and have a look

So as not to spoil this thread I could put one on Wigan World under Downer Greeners for you to try it there

Replied: 3rd Jul 2008 at 21:55
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Posted by: bert (704)

hi dougie our ethel is about 69 i think . and i think you should answer bambam hes begining to repeat himself .hi bambam to much sediment at earthworms ha ha

Replied: 3rd Jul 2008 at 22:21

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi bert, don't know what happened there, my computer screen froze and when i tried to reset i was back on post page, i'll get used yet

Replied: 3rd Jul 2008 at 22:26

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Sorry bambam yes still going in lol

click here to have a look

Replied: 3rd Jul 2008 at 22:28

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thanks dougie, that's good info, me and bert used to go to buffs meeting which was in band hut at rear of club, it was some years ago now but remember it well.

Replied: 3rd Jul 2008 at 22:38

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Dougie will you do a walk to The Bluebell and take some pics I would like to see it inside please no hurry anytime your in that areagoing to log off now lots to do for the trip happy posting we are leaving really early in the morning

Replied: 3rd Jul 2008 at 22:53

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Pat

Thanks again i am so happy.Every day i check to see if its on here.
We have just bought a boat and we all went on it last night for the first time and ended up stuck in the sand in shallow water ha.It was an adventure.

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 18:09

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi bert, do you remember green apple, earthworm, dyker, peg leg pete, blue line, rooster good old days

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 20:23

Posted by: kevndee (36)

bambam you left one out there what about dangerman remember who that was

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 20:51

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi earthworm, nice to hear from you, dangerman, know that name who was it.

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 21:02

Posted by: bambam (3052)

just remembered who it was kev, the one and only your paul.

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 21:09

Posted by: kevndee (36)

you must never go out bambam you re always on the pc.not the bambam i remember or could it be that the pc you are on is in the pub now that i could understand.

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 21:36

Posted by: bambam (3052)

how well you know me earthworm, can't keep the pace these days, its pipe and slippers now with a few cans.

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 21:42

Posted by: kevndee (36)

bambam have you been to the lakes lately especially avarig.where you did your belly flop in the paddling pool

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 21:54

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

look at this old photo taken at Downall Green School about 1945 I know some on the photo they could be your mams or dads

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 21:57
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Posted by: bambam (3052)

Good old days them pal, how did we not get locked up, what a bunch of rascals, ste hayes, dek higham, and mick jones.

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 21:58

Posted by: harryo (41)

hi bert tell elaine thanks for that

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 22:00

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thats a good one dougie, i don't think my father gerry would be on there, he was born 1933. can you name any.

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 22:03

Posted by: harryo (41)

hi pattyho are you and billyho in bell tonight

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 22:03

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi harry, bill lives in bell its his second home.

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 22:26

Posted by: bambam (3052)

kevndee, you gone to bed, what are your young ones upto these days.

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 22:41

Posted by: kevndee (36)

no bambam still awake r youngones are now 26yrs,24yrs,20yrs &15yrs.oldest lives in abram(near your arthur)next lives in ashton town centre other 2 still at home.

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 22:50

Posted by: kevndee (36)

hey r bert are you not on that picture from 1935

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 22:52

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Ha ha hee hee, nice one kev he problably is.

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 22:55

Posted by: kevndee (36)

come on bam bam no reply av u gone to bed with your cuppa cocoa,pipe&slippers

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 22:55

Posted by: bambam (3052)

kevndee, where is dangerman these days.

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 23:00

Posted by: kevndee (36)

lives round the corner from me with his new weird girlfriend

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 23:04

Posted by: kevndee (36)

hows your mum doing tell her ive been asking about her

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 23:06

Posted by: kevndee (36)

told pegleg pete about this messageboard so be on your guard

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 23:09

Posted by: bambam (3052)

four kids kevndee, you done well pal last time i saw you i think it was only two, paul still meddling with cars and engines.

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 23:10

Posted by: kevndee (36)

r bert wouldnt lend us a telly

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Posted by: bambam (3052)

Mother not been to good pal, bowel cancer been in an out of hospital last two yrs, but still battling on she's hard as nails, i will tell her you been asking thanks mate.

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 23:14

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

bambam all old Douwall Greeners from before the estate was built got the date wrong would be about 1943-5 sorry,the ones that I could put names too as left downall green

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 23:16

Posted by: bambam (3052)

HE'S always been tight with money your bert, please don't tell me peg leg is on the pc.

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 23:16

Posted by: kevndee (36)

wish her all the best from both of us we know she`s hard as nails she always kept your dad in order

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 23:21

Posted by: harryo (41)

your right bambam billy only go in bell

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 23:21

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thanks dougie, my father could be on there then, he went school with people you might remember, arthur speakman, bill ryder, joe glaze, harold shaw, george percival, bill ryders son willie has a photo of them all i've seen it, i will try to get a copy.

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 23:24

Posted by: bambam (3052)

I will kevndee, she will be made up, your right there keeping telma in order must have been hard.

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 23:27

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Harryo, perhaps it be better he become landlord again.

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 23:29

Posted by: kevndee (36)

goodnight bambam going to bed now with a bottle of wine & a bottle of lager (not cocoa)will be back soon.

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 23:29

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Kevndee, are we going back on airwaves.

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 23:31

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Alreet kevndee, nice to chat to you on here, missed you both night god bless.

Replied: 4th Jul 2008 at 23:34

Posted by: bambam (3052)

dougie, do you know who is on front row on right hand side.

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Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Only know Tom Johnson on the front row next to the end on the right,the lad on the back row with glasses is Brian Davies he lived at the back of you, but sadly he passed away young will put some old photo's on one at a time then delete, has I've said it's not a photo site Brian may not like them left on

Replied: 5th Jul 2008 at 08:30

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thanks dougie.

Replied: 5th Jul 2008 at 12:09

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Dougie the lad on Toms right is it Terry Simkin

Replied: 5th Jul 2008 at 13:34

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

i remember a few from that photo Dougie.
Back row,Allan Deluce, ? David Fairhurst, Brian Davis , (Died At 26), ? .John Ashton, Peter Harrison,
Second row from back. John & cliff Melling (twins), Shirly Dunn, ? , Ruth Appleton, ? , StanCartwright, Roy Morgan,Next row,? ? ? ? ,Ann Cunliffe, Kay Witherington, Front, Geof Harrison, Roy Radcliffe, Cyril Catterall, Allan Williams, Terry Simkin, Tommy Johnson, Derek Gorner, Can anyone fill in the others,

Replied: 5th Jul 2008 at 14:12

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Bentlegs/Frank thank you very much for the names know them all but could only pick out four from the photo with the names I can pick them out known them all my life to lol tumtell

bambam just spotted I've posted this on the devils number 666 don't think the thread is ready for stopping just yet

Replied: 5th Jul 2008 at 15:21
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Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Dougie, are you a bit mixed up?, it should be Bentlegs you are thaking not Frank. Tumtell

Replied: 5th Jul 2008 at 18:15

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Third from right , back row could be Jimmy Dean but i am not sure

Replied: 5th Jul 2008 at 18:19

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Dougie don't be Tumtingling me especially as i don,t know what it means

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Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Tumtell , Frank,

Replied: 5th Jul 2008 at 19:01

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

That goes for thee to bentlegs

Replied: 5th Jul 2008 at 19:06
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Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thanks bentlegs, these old photos mean so much to me, i am trying to find one of my father (gerry) and his brother bill, the info from dougie and yourself is much appreciated, thanks to you both.

Replied: 5th Jul 2008 at 19:08

Posted by: bambam (3052)

earthworm, green apple, are you out there.

Replied: 5th Jul 2008 at 21:45

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Was kindly sent all the names on the photo that I put on re-edited the photo
so have a look you may know some names

Replied: 5th Jul 2008 at 21:47
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Posted by: bambam (3052)

You have some good photos dougie, please put some more on so i can copy them to my collection thanks.

Replied: 5th Jul 2008 at 21:59

Posted by: bambam (3052)

lanky, how did exhibition go.

Replied: 6th Jul 2008 at 16:48

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

My legs are a bit fatter than them Frank.
( Tumtingle)

Replied: 6th Jul 2008 at 19:20

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Back now bambam we had a blast but we are very tired

Replied: 7th Jul 2008 at 04:18

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Back to normal now eh.

Replied: 7th Jul 2008 at 12:19

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

yes got some rest unpacking and downloading pics might put them on my blog on a slide show when I get settled back to the norm

Replied: 7th Jul 2008 at 15:45

Posted by: bert (704)

hi bentlegs them legs are even worse than mine and thats saying something.

Replied: 7th Jul 2008 at 22:11

Posted by: bert (704)

hi lanky nice to see you had a nice break. glad to see you back.

Replied: 7th Jul 2008 at 22:14

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Thanks Burt I put some pics on my blog of where we went and what we did some of it is scary under 4th of July I tried a link but it did not work

Replied: 7th Jul 2008 at 22:41
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Posted by: ashpad (92)

bert not seen Joe Hessian for a few years,thought I might have seen Josie over the eekend to ask her where he is but didnot see her

Replied: 8th Jul 2008 at 14:05

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

pic is now on my blog
From Pat Lowe

Replied: 8th Jul 2008 at 18:54
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Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Picture can be found on my blog under Pat
From Pat Lowe

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Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

That has to be Brian Halliwell,

Replied: 8th Jul 2008 at 19:48

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

It is bentlegs Pat asked me to put it on here

Replied: 8th Jul 2008 at 20:01

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Knew Joe Heshion and Family before they moved on to the estate,he gets on the bus some Sunday nights from Bryn club

Replied: 8th Jul 2008 at 23:41

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Pat and Lank11

I would like to say a massive THANKYOU to pat for letting me have this picture and another massive THANKYOU to Lanky11 for putting the picture on for me.I am so happy you have made my day.I will get these 2 photo's developed.I really can't tell you how happy I am as i have said i have only got one photo of him till now.
THANKYOU SO MUCH xx

Replied: 8th Jul 2008 at 23:58

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Bentlegs

Yes that is my dad Brian Halliwell,He was the best person in the world and always will be to me.If anyone has any photo's of him i would be so happy to see them.

Replied: 9th Jul 2008 at 00:01

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

your wecome he looks like a nice guy too

Replied: 9th Jul 2008 at 00:06

Posted by: bambam (3052)

That's a good photo of brian and nora.

Replied: 9th Jul 2008 at 10:08

Posted by: bert (704)

hi ashpad seen jerry hession a few times but always passing in a car .saw one of the sisters at St Peters school at childrens football match didnt realise till i got home .she married a lad from ashton but cant remember is name.never seen any of the others .see tony fagan quite regulary

Replied: 9th Jul 2008 at 14:47

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Is it Martin Walsh that Katherine Married Burt?

Replied: 9th Jul 2008 at 19:24

Posted by: pattyho (27)

thank you maz and thank you lanky 11 i will try and get you some more i will ask nora if she as any i have some more but i cant find them at the moment will do my bestxx

Replied: 9th Jul 2008 at 20:08

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Eeeeh pat your a darling, that girl maz is going to be so happy, im proud of you.

Replied: 9th Jul 2008 at 20:17

Posted by: bert (704)

hi bentlegs it was Martin Walsh my brains gone thanks for that .say hello to your better half for me

Replied: 9th Jul 2008 at 21:29

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi bert, any chance of you coming back to buffs we miss ya mate.

Replied: 9th Jul 2008 at 21:33

Posted by: harryo (41)

hi maz had many a pint wi sarge

Replied: 9th Jul 2008 at 21:56

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Your wecome Pat

Replied: 9th Jul 2008 at 22:09

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi lanky everything back to normal.

Replied: 9th Jul 2008 at 22:15

Posted by: harryo (41)

hi pattyho not in bed yet billyho must be tired by now

Replied: 9th Jul 2008 at 22:21

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

bam bam go on my blog see what we did click on my photo album 4th of July was thinging of you ha ha ha

Replied: 9th Jul 2008 at 23:15

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Great pics lanky, i would have loved to drink with the pirates,that ghost tour must have been fab, looked like you all had a real good time.

Replied: 10th Jul 2008 at 05:48

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Pat

Thanks a million again.I sent them pictures to Auntie Marion as well she told me to tell you many thanks for them.Next time i come back to the Uk im going to have a night out in the Bell, I have never done that.Pat you know that man im sure his name was Karl smith is that the man that has died that always used to call my dad Sarge.He lived near the motorway bridge i think.

Replied: 10th Jul 2008 at 12:46

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Bambam

Yes your right i am really happy, I have that photo of my dad on my desktop so now i can see my dad all the time.
Very happy. ha

Replied: 10th Jul 2008 at 12:49

Posted by: whups (13246) 

hiya bam bam . do u know pfoster on this site . he,s supposed 2 b a relitive of mine . asked him 2 reply , but not as yet ? .

Replied: 10th Jul 2008 at 14:19

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Pat is the picture you sent Shirley Wilson?The pics you sent do you wont me to post them or show you how to make a blog?

Replied: 10th Jul 2008 at 14:29
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Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Ok I have put all the pics Pat sent under Pat in my blog if you wont to see them ok there are a lot so I could not post then here so please visit my blog to see them until I can show Pat how to make a blog Thanks

Replied: 10th Jul 2008 at 20:56

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Just found out from nutty tart that it is Shirley So thanks very much Pat for the pic I have posted it on my blog too If you don't mind Dougie I would like to put a pic of Kevin up there off your pics then I will have all 3 I was looking for thanks to WW world and new friends and Thanks for starting the thread Bam Bam

Replied: 10th Jul 2008 at 22:00

Posted by: bambam (3052)

No probs lanky, iv'e really enjoyed meeting new people on here, i just looked on your blog under pat, great pics i know so many faces that i aint seen in a while,thanks lanky it brings back good memories,and thanks to pat as well can't wait get up there with bell lot.

Replied: 10th Jul 2008 at 22:12

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Bam Bam do me a favour and put names on the ones you know as although Pat put names on them after I saved them I deleated the mail I know the last one is Gordon Wilson and the one before is Shirley I know harry and his wife and Pat and bill and their kids it is the others I also know one is Tracy ok pal just a couple I don't know I have taken the other pics of but if you still need to copy them I have put then on my blog

Replied: 10th Jul 2008 at 23:35
Last edited by lanky11: 11th Jul 2008 at 04:14:19

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi
Can anyone explain to me how to do this blog thing so i can put my pictures on it.I have beem looking but i can't find out what to do.

Replied: 11th Jul 2008 at 17:38

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Maz go to trying something new posted by me and I will post what to do later in the Wigan world part If you look at my blog you will see more pictures on there I think they are your wedding pictures I will keep all the ones she sends me on my blog and then show you how to do it then any messages they put on I will copy and paste them onto your blog when you have learned ok and you can upload what you like and put them on your blog when you get the hang of it I am not as smart as Dougie at teaching but I will tryok I have wrote it go to top of this page click on wiganworld go to trying something new it will take a while to open as people are testing out editors on there scroll down to my last post hope this helps maz

Replied: 11th Jul 2008 at 17:55
Last edited by lanky11: 11th Jul 2008 at 19:10:06

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Lanky11
Thanks a lot for your help your a little star.I can see the pictures Pat has put on your blog.I have just sent her a few more from our day out on our boat today. Im quite good on the pc as i practically live on it (sad i know ha) but i dont understand what you mean about trying something new.Do i just type that into the top and click search sorry just don't get it haa.

Replied: 11th Jul 2008 at 19:10

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

trying something new is a post like this on wigan world under
general
Places
People
wiganworld click this on top left

Replied: 11th Jul 2008 at 19:11
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Posted by: kevndee (36)

where r u bambam gone to bed with your pipe n slippers

Replied: 12th Jul 2008 at 00:20

Posted by: bambam (3052)

hey kev don't be cheeky, im still trying catch you up mate.

Replied: 12th Jul 2008 at 02:49

Posted by: royboy (25)

Hi all. Just spent a happy couple of hours reading through all this. Brings back a lot of memories reading about Kev and our Pat, anyone remember the name they went under round the pubs. Had many happy hours playing in bluebell woods and the woods behind the school. Broke my arm jumping across the brook off that waste pipe frame. Im deffinately coming back on here to catch up with you all. Not much point me trying to ask you to gues who with my name.

Replied: 12th Jul 2008 at 05:17

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Welcome Royboy yes this is a great thread very nice people as you will see

Replied: 12th Jul 2008 at 06:56
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Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi royboy and welcome to ww, not seen you in years,you might not remember me in name but you'll know me by sight, i used to mate with chris boland and loved to go in village club good old days eh roy.

Replied: 12th Jul 2008 at 11:12

Posted by: pattyho (27)

hy royboy sorry i dont know who you are

was they called the 2 of us
hy everybody i used to mate with kevin duffy and tony wilde my twin brother as well

Replied: 12th Jul 2008 at 13:08

Posted by: royboy (25)

Thanks for the welcome everyone, I think i remember who you are bambam, always with Chris. Kev and Pat went by the name of Chimes 2. Got the name from when they lived on Chimes Rd off Bryn Rd. You probably remember our Duncan if you used to mate with Kev, Pattyho. Dont you have a sister called Christine.

Replied: 12th Jul 2008 at 14:30

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi lanky, just starting to do a blog i put a picture of dave robinson of clifton rd on my blog bambamworld.

Replied: 12th Jul 2008 at 15:15

Posted by: royboy (25)

Nice pic bambam. Dont remember Dave but what a memmory seeing Michael on there

Replied: 12th Jul 2008 at 15:25

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Bam bam Did maz make her blog? I tried to help her yesterday ok when did dave live in Clifton Rd seem to know that name and Pat Tony rings a bell too did he come round your house when you lived with your mam or at the Duffy house?

Replied: 12th Jul 2008 at 15:32
Last edited by lanky11: 12th Jul 2008 at 15:42:49

Posted by: jondav (98) 

Hello royboy,
I used to live at 21 Hawthorn many moons ago. I was good mates with your Duncan when we were young lads. How is he these days?

Replied: 12th Jul 2008 at 16:01

Posted by: royboy (25)

Duncans on about moving up to scotland, back to his scotish roots. One of his daughters has a guest house up there, the other has emigrated to Australia. You lived next door to Aunty Evelyn and Luke, where did the Lawtons live

Replied: 12th Jul 2008 at 16:21

Posted by: royboy (25)

Meant to ask for the number then John, trying to remember everyones names and house numbers for around 1966

Replied: 12th Jul 2008 at 16:25

Posted by: bert (704)

hi royboy say hello to your duncan for me .i lived in elm avenue used to mate with duncan at school and in life boys and boys brigade .nice to see you on here and welcome.

Replied: 12th Jul 2008 at 16:44

Posted by: bert (704)

hi bambam been looking at your blog the pictures are getting old with Dave and Mike on .nice to see them best regards to them

Replied: 12th Jul 2008 at 16:54

Posted by: royboy (25)

Just been chatting with our Duncan, he sends his regards to both John and Albert. Hes just reminded me a few things like your brothers name John, George, how could i forget that, i was chatting with him a few months ago. Barry backed onto yours in the couldisac, he was our Colins best mate. He also reminded me that you swopped houses with auntie Evelyn.

Replied: 12th Jul 2008 at 17:44

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi guys im still here ha i am still stressing with this blog thing though but i will do it (oneday ha).

Replied: 13th Jul 2008 at 02:07

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Maz on the right hand corner is there a line with your name on it if so click on it that should take you to where you can put pics on and write your blog

Replied: 13th Jul 2008 at 03:21

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi royboy, good old mick he never seems to age does he.

Replied: 13th Jul 2008 at 03:29

Posted by: dostaf (inactive)

ello, ello, ello. Where's ya bin Bambam?
You was called goin to the Isle of Man?

Replied: 13th Jul 2008 at 03:32

Posted by: bambam (3052)

hello dostaf, i'm still floating aroud here.

Replied: 13th Jul 2008 at 03:44

Posted by: dostaf (inactive)

Aha, the chase continues, you slippery swine.

Replied: 13th Jul 2008 at 03:51

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Lanky11

All it says it view my complete profile but when i click on that it does nothing and it says my home page name and when i click on that it just says view my complete profile, theres nothing else on it all at. Sorry about this Lanky11 im just not getting it at all ha.

Replied: 13th Jul 2008 at 15:20

Posted by: jondav (98) 

Royboy
See the other message on the Hobsons post.

Replied: 13th Jul 2008 at 15:30
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Posted by: bambam (3052)

Anyone remember the hills off birch grove, tommy, jimmy, johnny.

Replied: 13th Jul 2008 at 22:28

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Bam bam and Lanky11
Yes i think i am sorted now with my blog page, the reason i wasn't getting my name on the blog page is cos i didn't log in haa what an idiot i am haa.
Im going to try and put some pictures on now.Hope it works.

Replied: 14th Jul 2008 at 15:04

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

It works!!!! nice pics too I will take yours off my blog now you got it Maz congrates

Replied: 14th Jul 2008 at 16:33
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Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Thanks Lanky11 for your help cheers

Replied: 14th Jul 2008 at 19:37

Posted by: pattyho (27)

hy royboy my sisters name is barbara
she married ron collins and lanky tonywilde
mated with us with kevin duffy and my brother fred he was always at our house with kevin

Replied: 15th Jul 2008 at 13:26

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

I know you might know some of these peo ple I do but way back click on the link in places the Wilde family see if you can help this lady or click on my link in places then Bryn I have cross posted there

Replied: 15th Jul 2008 at 16:03

Posted by: royboy (25)

Hi Pattyho
I must know your family, the first names ring a bell but i cant put a second name to them. At this rate i might have to ring our Duncan again to jog my memory. I lived on hawthorn from 1956 (what a good year) till 16 years ago apart from 6 years in bryn in the early 80s. Im the youngest of 4 McPherson boys. Kevs wife was my cousin and i was always in the Wildes house right up till they moved. Our John was best mates with Jeff.

Replied: 15th Jul 2008 at 17:53

Posted by: estelle (9)

Hi everybody! It has just taken me over an hour to read all these posts.
My mum is Christine Wilde who married Bernard Laybats, now living in Eccleston (Chorley), Aunty Pam and Uncle Graham still live at Moor Lane Farm, downall green, Aunty June married Les Hill, and live in Yorkshire, Unfortunately my Aunty Anne died 2 years ago, and yes she was ill for a very long time! x my uncle Tony died around 20 years ago. My Aunty Pam rang me the other day asking me to get on here as Marion had mentioned to her that there names had been mentioned on a message board, so I had the task of finding it. Also I am doing a family tree, and all this is very interesting x Let me know all your names please then I can relate to my mum and Aunty Pam x Thanks x

Replied: 15th Jul 2008 at 22:38

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi estelle and welcome to WW, my family lived in elm ave [Lewis} father Gerry mother lillian.

Replied: 15th Jul 2008 at 22:59

Posted by: el1974 (9) 

hi maz soz i not been on 4 a bit my computer is broken i am on my sons the pic of yur dad is a good 1 i am goin 2 see r anita and deb 2 moz i will ask them if thay have any pics of him speck 2 u soon

Replied: 16th Jul 2008 at 00:21

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi estelle

I have just read your post, I am Auntie Marion's neice Marianne, my nana's name was Mary wilde before she got married to Sydney Halliwell.My dad was Brian Halliwell.
I knew Anne very well and im sure all her sons phillip,Lee and Anthony are my second cousins.
If you can get it touch with Anthony, i would love to hear from him.

Replied: 16th Jul 2008 at 13:42

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi El1974

Nice to see you back,Im really happy with the photo's that Pat has sent to me.Debbie and Anita havn't changed at all have they.Has debbie got a computer, i would like to hear from her as well.Pats got my email address if you want to email me then i can email you back.

Replied: 16th Jul 2008 at 13:47

Posted by: pattyho (27)

hy royboy now i kmow who you are
my single name was painter you would know my twin fred we mated with duffys and wildes pam and tony who is deceased i am married to bill lowe he used to have blue bell you know anita lowe hel and deb bills daughters
if you go on lanky 11 blog and then on left it says pat you will see photos of a lot of people click on pat you should see some people you know if this isnt right way ask lanky 11to tell you how to do it

Replied: 16th Jul 2008 at 15:24

Posted by: jondav (98) 

Hello Estelle,
Could you please ask your mum and Auntie Pam if they remember the Davies's who lived next door to them. Please give them my regards and let me know how they are.

Replied: 16th Jul 2008 at 17:52

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Estelle, No one has mentioned Jimmy Halliwell that lived with the Wilde family in Hawthorn Ave, I worked with Jimmy untill he went into the Navy about 1965-66, I have only seen him once since then, I think he married Rita Cunliffe from Cedar grove, His grandad i think was Billy Clare who lived at the bottom of Rectory Rd, Hope this helps you,

Replied: 16th Jul 2008 at 19:01

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Bentlegs

Now you have said about Jimmy Halliwell, thats my family name so would he be related to me im interested now.I know a million percent we are related to the wilde family im just not sure how.

Replied: 16th Jul 2008 at 19:23

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Maz1976, I think that Billy Clare was your great grandad But not certain,

Replied: 16th Jul 2008 at 19:49

Posted by: suesa (645)

Hi there, another Hawthorn Avenuer (?) here. Lived next door at No 13 to Roy and was great friends - and we still are - with Barbara D, hiya John and Chris W, hiya Estelle hows married life? My brothers are Kevin & Brent and I have a younger sister named Elaine so that makes me Susan Atherton. I've been glued to this post and seen and heard of so many people I know.
My cousin Malc Ward still lives in Elm Ave.

Replied: 16th Jul 2008 at 20:09
Last edited by suesa: 17th Jul 2008 at 16:12:58

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

WEcome to Wigan world Suesa glad you came on board

Replied: 16th Jul 2008 at 20:25

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi suesa and welcome to ww, i remember tommy atherton from hawthorn ave any relation.

Replied: 16th Jul 2008 at 21:35

Posted by: suesa (645)

Hi bambam, yes and my Mum is Thelma (nee Ward), she knows your Mum very well.Our Elaine & me have been telling her about this post and keeping her up to date with it, she lived in Elm Ave when she was young and the Wards have been in the same house ever since hence our Malc still being there.

Replied: 16th Jul 2008 at 21:54

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thats great suesa, i know malc well along with geoff, barry, and sister christine, i also knew granville had a few pints with him in bell.

Replied: 16th Jul 2008 at 22:07

Posted by: suesa (645)

Granville was my Mums younger brother.They were the first family to live in that house when it was first built.

Replied: 16th Jul 2008 at 22:14

Posted by: bambam (3052)

suesa, i worked with a barry ward at makerfield mill ashton in 70s, i know he was related to this family.

Replied: 16th Jul 2008 at 22:36

Posted by: suesa (645)

I'll give you a mention when I next see him.

Replied: 16th Jul 2008 at 23:06

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thanks suesa, it's a small world.

Replied: 16th Jul 2008 at 23:12

Posted by: suesa (645)

Looking at your info Bambam I think this is my other cousin called Barry Ward - yes there is 2 in my family!!Barry ward from Elm was only young in the 70s but Barry Ward born in Newton-le-Willows/Earlestown would be about right. His dad was Donald who was my Mum & Granvilles younger brother!! Think this Barry was born about 1956ish.

Replied: 16th Jul 2008 at 23:20
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Posted by: royboy (25)

Hi there Susan. Hope everything is ok with you and the family. Long time no see, How is your Elaine and the rest of the family. Is your Brent still in Australia. One person no ones mentioned in here is Irene Lowe, she was about your age wasnt she.

Replied: 17th Jul 2008 at 05:29

Posted by: bert (704)

hi Suesa glad to see you on W.W .i cant say long time no see i see you at school events regular.glad to hear your mums fine give her my regards .see your kevin at times i would love to see brent again lived next door but one to granville when growing up in elm ave.

Replied: 17th Jul 2008 at 11:35

Posted by: suesa (645)

Hiya Roy & Bert. All our family doing great. Our Brent coming on holiday in August just in time for my youngest daughters wedding, will get him on here to read and persuade him to get up to date and get himself a comp and internet. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news Roy but Irene sadly passed away 2 years ago, she fought her illness for a long time and was so brave. We all miss her.

Replied: 17th Jul 2008 at 16:11

Posted by: broady (inactive)

Hello suesa,

I was just talking to my Mum in the UK and she said would you pass on her best wishes to your Mother. They used to work together at Cromptons back in the sixties I think. Her name is Betsy Broad.

Replied: 17th Jul 2008 at 16:32

Posted by: suesa (645)

Hi William I was on the phone to my Mum when you posted so she was thrilled to hear from your Mum. Only time she sees her now is if she goes to the hospital and your Mum is on the help desk, does she still do that? My Mum says to pass on her best wishes to your Mum and to ask her if she remembers every Tuesday dinner going to Websters for some savoury ducks (your Mum loved them) then walking round the market. Appaarently your Mum used to say that the two of them were the best scroungers on the market. Mum says they were such good times and she often thinks of them with happy memories.

Replied: 17th Jul 2008 at 16:42

Posted by: broady (inactive)

Hi suesa,

During the conversation she did mention the savoury ducks. She is still on the Help Desk but at the Linacre Centre. I will pass on your Mum's good wishes when I speak to her.

Replied: 17th Jul 2008 at 16:58

Posted by: jondav (98) 

Hi there Susan A,its good to here from you and hope you are well. I knew about poor Irene as our Barbara used to visit her right up to the end. Have you seen B lately?
Please remember me to the rest of your family. John D.

Replied: 17th Jul 2008 at 17:13
Last edited by jondav: 17th Jul 2008 at 17:17:55

Posted by: suesa (645)

Hi John, Hope all ok with you and family. Not seen your Barbara lately but will definately get time with her soon as she will be at wedding in August.

Replied: 17th Jul 2008 at 17:24

Posted by: suesa (645)

Bert sorry if I've not seen you at school but you probably noticed I'm always running around sortin stuff out. Make yourself known to me next time, promise I'll stop for a chat. I was chatting to Ronnie Harrison at sports day last week we were having a laugh and a good chat about the days gone by in Downall Green.

Replied: 17th Jul 2008 at 17:27

Posted by: suesa (645)

Thank you Broady, our Mums were really good friends.

Replied: 17th Jul 2008 at 17:34

Posted by: bert (704)

hi bambam been looking through the wifes old school photographson on friends .and found a trip to lands end /and was shocked to see the coach driver was your father jerry. tried to put it on here but simply have know idea .

Replied: 18th Jul 2008 at 15:17

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Burt join photo bucket
Put picture on
click on it
on right hand side click direct link
it should say copied
bring it down here click paste
in front of the link write
[img=
then the link
at the end after gif write
][/img]
do not write in caps
no spaces
hope this helps Burt

Replied: 18th Jul 2008 at 15:38

Posted by: bert (704)

Replied: 18th Jul 2008 at 16:50

Posted by: bert (704)

Hurrah it's worked, thanks for that Lanky your instructions were brill. Sorry the photo isn't a better copy bambam

Replied: 18th Jul 2008 at 16:55

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi bert, thanks pal that's a while ago my mother gave me a photo of the coach he drove in 60s,its the same coach that your elaine went lands end on, if i could put it on here i will, still learning about this laptop bert.

Replied: 18th Jul 2008 at 17:35

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

good job Burt first time too brill

Replied: 18th Jul 2008 at 17:45

Posted by: bert (704)

hi cannot tell a lie my good lady Elaine showed me .shes the one with brains in us two .still struggling with the computer .

Replied: 18th Jul 2008 at 18:02

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Maz we posted two flag pics in trying something new we added your flag too how is everyone is Dougie ok not seen a post from him in a while good for Elaine Burt

Replied: 19th Jul 2008 at 02:15

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Hi lanky11 not forgot your photo's but we have had nothing but rain over here, will make a slideshow of Bryn and Downall Green estates for you to look at, still reading this thread ( click Home to go back to first post)then(click End to go back to the last post)hope this helps

Replied: 19th Jul 2008 at 09:10

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Pat just told me the bluebell shut down no landlord at the moment

Replied: 19th Jul 2008 at 13:51
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Posted by: queenie (79) 

Anyone know of Littlers that lived on Simms road end ?

Replied: 19th Jul 2008 at 14:42

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Bluebell shut down, that will upset billyho pattyho and harryo.

Replied: 19th Jul 2008 at 19:25

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

I knew Reg, Joe .Tony, Pattie , Margaret,& the youngest girl that died young, Betty,

Replied: 19th Jul 2008 at 21:42

Posted by: kevndee (36)

i knew percy littler from dollytub row

Replied: 20th Jul 2008 at 00:40

Posted by: kevndee (36)

have some photo`s of us in the lakes bambam.will try to find them &put them on

Replied: 20th Jul 2008 at 00:43

Posted by: kevndee (36)

the brains,the boss & owns the pc thats r elaine

Replied: 20th Jul 2008 at 00:47

Posted by: kevndee (36)

since u started this site bambam r elaine can`t get near her pc

Replied: 20th Jul 2008 at 00:48

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Ha ha bert's well attached on pc now, bet elaine's pulling her hair out.

Replied: 20th Jul 2008 at 12:33

Posted by: queenie (79) 

Hello Bentlegs , yes those are the littlers im on about, Margaret passed away a year and a half ago Pat now lives in Blackpool

Replied: 20th Jul 2008 at 14:26
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Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Not seen Pat since she was married to Syd Lythgoe, Always a pretty looking girl,

Replied: 20th Jul 2008 at 19:48

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Does anyone know if bluebell has opened yet.

Replied: 23rd Jul 2008 at 14:53

Posted by: harryo (41)

still closed dont know for how long, waiting for manager.going down club for time being bambam

Replied: 23rd Jul 2008 at 21:15

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hope it's not shut to long harry, i was talking to john sherridan in sams bar on sat it was him that told me it shut.

Replied: 23rd Jul 2008 at 21:55

Posted by: pattyho (27)

hy quennie there is a joe littler that lives here at downall green he married evon yates he came from simms road end he as lived here a long time

Replied: 24th Jul 2008 at 08:26

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Bambam
Is John sheridan the same John that used to either play rugby or drink in a rugby club, i went with him one time with my dad and he knew my dad is its the same man.

Replied: 24th Jul 2008 at 18:41

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Lankey

I forgot to thankyou for the flag i have had a look. Cheers.
Still struggling o the photo's though ha

Replied: 24th Jul 2008 at 18:43

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

It is fun Maz once you learn stuff

Replied: 24th Jul 2008 at 19:42

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi maz, it could well be same man yes, john used to play scrum half for st helens, he lives in elm ave nr island.

Replied: 24th Jul 2008 at 20:07

Posted by: queenie (79) 

Hello pattyho, i am pretty sure that is Joe's wife's name,i know he has a daughter that is a hairdresser.......
last time i saw of him , he used to wind us up about being Wigan rugby fans, saying he supports Saints, he has a beautiful garden too ..........

Replied: 24th Jul 2008 at 23:35

Posted by: harryo (41)

yes your right queenie he does have a lovely garden.

Replied: 25th Jul 2008 at 00:04

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

harryo went passed Monday a big change from the 50s,when Bert and May lived in it but all houses and gardens was the same then lol

Replied: 25th Jul 2008 at 08:21

Posted by: harryo (41)


dougie lot of changes since then

Replied: 25th Jul 2008 at 21:16

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Look at the gentlemen of the blue bell on the bowling green now the carpark and Kevins place
DELETED THIS PHOTO (it was just for you to look at)

Replied: 26th Jul 2008 at 10:01
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Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi pattyho, i knew three joe littlers on dgreen, one in elm ave {now deceased} one lived at side of park in poplar ave {now deceased} and one lived facing keith and anne porter in poplar ave, think he's still living.

Replied: 26th Jul 2008 at 10:02

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi dougie, any names for these smart fellows.

Replied: 26th Jul 2008 at 10:05

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Where is everyone it's quiet on here today.

Replied: 26th Jul 2008 at 23:11

Posted by: bert (704)

hi bam bam that photo could be dougie and bentlegs and frank walford [ha ha ].

Replied: 26th Jul 2008 at 23:35

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

The one on the left is Frank
the one on the right is me
and bentlegs took the photo he couldn't get on the team not good enough lol
bambam don't know any names just an old photo I have of Downall Green,but I remember them bowling on it

Replied: 26th Jul 2008 at 23:51

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

I used to like you bert

Replied: 26th Jul 2008 at 23:53

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thanks dougie, i had heard of it the old greeners used talk about it in village club, but it's first time i have seen it cheers pal.

Replied: 27th Jul 2008 at 00:39

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Alreet frank, if burt is giving you guys some stick that means i get a rest.

Replied: 27th Jul 2008 at 00:43

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi dougie, i imagine the photo to be early 1900s would i be right.

Replied: 27th Jul 2008 at 00:50

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Lanky are you out there, aint heard from you for a while.

Replied: 27th Jul 2008 at 02:04

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

bambam dont you sleep lanky were are you. I have a photo of bambam in a dress ha ha ha

Replied: 27th Jul 2008 at 02:07

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Don't you dare i will tell jim give you some grief, mother is flying out there with him today bet your looking forward to that, when he lands tell him irish bar has shut down, would love see his face ha ha.

Replied: 27th Jul 2008 at 02:16

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

jim loves to give me grief he does not need help .if i told him that he would be on the next plane back, would be funny

Replied: 27th Jul 2008 at 02:33

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

they should get here about 2:30 3:00 my time 7:30 8:00 pm for you.let you know .all the kids say good nigth.

Replied: 27th Jul 2008 at 02:46

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Ok sis tell them good night from me to, it's time i went bed now got to take donnas lad out cycling in morning that should be fun, night god bless sis will get in touch tomoz.

Replied: 27th Jul 2008 at 02:52

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Trixie asked this on people about Downall Green and been directed here
does anybody remember pyes and dainties shops in rectory road,and the old school or is there only me?

yes but too all the old-old Downall Greeners Danties shop was Ball's I think they was some relation to Ball's and took it over,the shop across the road was Shaw's shoe shop taken over by Deakin's and at the back was a chippy and Shaws cobblers you would take them it at the front and pick them up at the back

Replied: 27th Jul 2008 at 10:54

Posted by: bert (704)

hi dougie i remember alf balls before dainties. mrs dainty lived in the bungalow at the beginning of spindle hillock .only died a short time ago they were related .i had forgotten about the chippie at the backof deakins.loved the cobblers could sit and watch him all day and that smell of leather was brill.see jack pyes daughter round brynat times without them noisy pekineese .

Replied: 27th Jul 2008 at 11:29

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi dougie, i remember dainties, annie deakin, tommy evans, i'm not old enough to recall coblers and the chippy.

Replied: 27th Jul 2008 at 11:32

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi burt, how did you like the photo of dougies, would love know their names i imagine we know their offsprings.

Replied: 27th Jul 2008 at 11:36

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

ok tina I am back bring on the pic hahaha

Replied: 27th Jul 2008 at 20:23

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

been away with the grandkids bambam got back today was reading this and the bonfire thread whats this about a dress??????????????????????????

Replied: 27th Jul 2008 at 20:29

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Oh hi lanky, thought we lost you don't take her on she's bluffing.

Replied: 27th Jul 2008 at 22:31

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

oh no i'm not bambam in a white dress.jim want's to have it made bigger and put it up in sam's bar.I have to find out how to put it on this page.Bambam you are always one for a good laugh!!!

Replied: 28th Jul 2008 at 00:47

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Replied: 28th Jul 2008 at 00:52

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

bambam our mum and Jim are laughing.white dress ,gold belt gold rose pic: on it and mee mams wig!remember any thing yet???

Replied: 28th Jul 2008 at 01:07

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

I guess I am
Standing by my friend

Replied: 28th Jul 2008 at 01:27
Last edited by lanky11: 28th Jul 2008 at 01:47:34

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

till NovemberWhen I might need some cash caught him making a run at the bay of Mexico see pic on bonfire night

Replied: 28th Jul 2008 at 01:29
Last edited by lanky11: 28th Jul 2008 at 01:48:32

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

ok Lanky how do I get this photo on this site,or should I email it to you?bambam were are you?

Replied: 28th Jul 2008 at 02:07

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

I guess we should call you Betty in this dress. Betty was bambam's mum in the flintstones.!!!!!!!!

Replied: 28th Jul 2008 at 02:15

Posted by: bambam (3052)

oh god, i'm getting flashbacks now did i do it for the cb fancy dress.

Replied: 28th Jul 2008 at 08:24

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

yes it was a fancy dress. Must have had you worried!

Replied: 28th Jul 2008 at 11:29

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Dougie , Bert, The coblers was Charlie Shaw, I think he died in the late 50s, The chippy was Bartons but didn't stay open very long,

Replied: 28th Jul 2008 at 11:48

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Whey hey, it's nice to be back hello everyone

Replied: 16th Aug 2008 at 19:37

Posted by: dostaf (inactive)

How's thi bin Bam

Replied: 16th Aug 2008 at 19:48

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Hi from me to you all

Replied: 16th Aug 2008 at 20:12

Posted by: bert (704)

It's good to be back hello to everyone

Replied: 16th Aug 2008 at 20:38

Posted by: bambam (3052)

mi's bin belting dostaf.

Replied: 16th Aug 2008 at 20:47

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi dougie, missed ya pal.

Replied: 16th Aug 2008 at 20:49

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Hi good to be back yeahhhhhhhhhh missed yall xx

Replied: 16th Aug 2008 at 23:41

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi lanky, missed you to chuck.

Replied: 17th Aug 2008 at 00:23

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Hi everybody glad to be back

Replied: 17th Aug 2008 at 18:02

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Hi Frank we missed you too

Replied: 17th Aug 2008 at 18:06

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Glad we are all back,

Replied: 17th Aug 2008 at 21:17

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi lanky where did we leave off.

Replied: 17th Aug 2008 at 22:07

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

your sis was about to post a pic hahahaha

Replied: 17th Aug 2008 at 23:45

Posted by: pfoster (58)

MSG FOR WHUPS.
Hi mr sorry for taking so long to reply. yes we are still related and i am female not male. think i have only met you the once which was ages ago.
I really dont want to give too much info out over this site cos i dont want everyone knowing all of my buisiness.
all i can say at the mo is that im from the lowbank road estate. im sure you know my sister and probably my brother (he and and my sister in law were killed in a tragic aircraft accident in america in 1992)any ideas yet?

Replied: 18th Aug 2008 at 00:26

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Nice to see you back (T) keep posting even if your not a Downall Greener LOL

Replied: 18th Aug 2008 at 09:52

Posted by: bambam (3052)

oh yes lanky, the photo will probably appear anytime, she got back off her hols yesterday, i'm dreading it.

Replied: 18th Aug 2008 at 12:49

Posted by: harryo (41)

hi every one its been like a dog with no bone

Replied: 18th Aug 2008 at 20:45

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi harry, how's bluebell doing.

Replied: 18th Aug 2008 at 21:02

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

I bet no pub no ww adds up to sad Harry

Replied: 18th Aug 2008 at 21:59

Posted by: bambam (3052)

i.ve been lost without ww lanky, how about you.

Replied: 18th Aug 2008 at 22:32

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

I have been working on paint net a free download We took the grankids out 3 weekends joinned face book and talked to friends like pat and Amanda from here but I still missed ww and yall

Replied: 18th Aug 2008 at 22:37

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi Everyone,

Really glad WW is back.I have only just checked and i was happy when it came up.

Replied: 18th Aug 2008 at 23:03

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi maz welcome back dear.

Replied: 18th Aug 2008 at 23:52

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

bambam I'M back. I guess Wigan world made it back before I did.Glad its back.

Replied: 19th Aug 2008 at 01:36

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 


OK guess who fancy dress

Replied: 19th Aug 2008 at 05:05
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Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

Thank you Lanky. Your right its not a clear,I will have to do something about that it is a clear photo.tonight i will play with it. thanks so much
Tina

Replied: 19th Aug 2008 at 11:32

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thank god know one will recognise me, that's some years ago i don't look 19st there.

Replied: 20th Aug 2008 at 09:18

Posted by: whups (13246) 

yep ,p foster, i know which part ur from . ur dad will be frank & ur brother is kevin . he was the same age as me & went to the central school 2gether . tragic accident that . yep , i know who i,m talking 2 now .

Replied: 20th Aug 2008 at 13:09

Posted by: whups (13246) 

to p.foster . got ur fathers name wrong . it,s francis . sorry bout that . whups

Replied: 22nd Aug 2008 at 15:47

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

I think your wrong again whups, I think it was Paddy and Mum Irene if it's the same (T) I'm thinking of

Replied: 22nd Aug 2008 at 20:24

Posted by: whups (13246) 

no dougie , kevin & his wife got killed when a plane they were on went down in the grand canyon . he was the same age as me & we went to the central school at the same time . iv,e talked to his dad at family funerals & his name is francis .

Replied: 24th Aug 2008 at 16:10

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

whups it was Patrick (Paddy)and(Irene) my wife was good a friend of Irene at the time she still as the Evening Post dated 23rd June 1992 Kevin's Age 37,ten more people died that day there is also a photo of the plane

Replied: 24th Aug 2008 at 18:25

Posted by: massumbula (62)

anyone remember the dolly tub row at simms road end, my mother hailed from there.

Replied: 24th Aug 2008 at 19:04

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Remember the Dolly tub row very well, My mother in law was born there,

Replied: 24th Aug 2008 at 21:20

Posted by: nutty tart (477) 

I've just heard some sad news about Kath Dutton. Has anyone else heard anything?

Replied: 25th Aug 2008 at 16:56

Posted by: pfoster (58)

hi whups, yeh you're right its the same scully and yes you went to school with my brother kevin. just to put the record straight, my dads name was paddy. there was another paddy scully from bryn estate and he is another cousin of my dad, i think.
when that tragic accident happened the police went to inform the wrong patrick scully, (the one who lived on bryn esatate)
anyway whups, you're my second cousin and thats that. pleased to meet you. x

Replied: 25th Aug 2008 at 17:06

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi nutty, i'm away in devon at the moment hope the news about kath is not to bad.

Replied: 25th Aug 2008 at 19:20

Posted by: el1974 (9) 

hi everyone good 2 c ww is back hi harryo sheila still luv ya lol u know wot i mean has yur vicky had her baby yet elo maz u ok

Replied: 25th Aug 2008 at 19:49

Posted by: nutty tart (477) 

Sorry Bambam but it couldn't get much worse. I was told that Kath passed away suddenly today

Replied: 25th Aug 2008 at 19:52

Posted by: bambam (3052)

oh my god, i know all family very well, they only just buried her brother keith, thanks for that very sad news nutty , i'm gutted i was in same class all through school, only saw her a few weeks ago at a party in old road club with shirley roberts & carol ashy. .

Replied: 25th Aug 2008 at 20:33

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Pat is the pub openned yet? not heard from you in a while except on face book we have been having floods here so been busy

Replied: 25th Aug 2008 at 20:40

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Photo taken to-day of four ex-Downall Greeners and still friends after 60+years
Photo deleted

Replied: 26th Aug 2008 at 19:57
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Posted by: bert (704)

good photo Dougie one or two ruffians on there [ha ha ]

Replied: 27th Aug 2008 at 10:24

Posted by: harryo (41)

hi el1974 vicky not ad baby yet thanks for that love sheila as well

Replied: 27th Aug 2008 at 21:55

Posted by: kevndee (36)

kath duttons funeral tues 2nd sept 11am at downall green.she was a great girl

Replied: 27th Aug 2008 at 22:21

Posted by: pattyho (27)

hy everybody dident know it was back on its great marg pub not open yet getting desperate we go down village club at moment they have been great with us letting us play our darts and dominos there

Replied: 27th Aug 2008 at 23:16

Posted by: nutty tart (477) 

Thanks for that Kevin and you are right she was a great girl. RIP Kath. X

Replied: 28th Aug 2008 at 06:28

Posted by: whups (13246) 

hi pfoster , there was also another pat scully who lived on downall green . the pat at bryn was my uncle .

Replied: 28th Aug 2008 at 17:36

Posted by: pfoster (58)

hi whups, how many of us are there? one irishman came over and we're everywhere.
pat scully from downall green, is he related too? my dad is no longer here so i have only my uncle bill (another scully) to ask and im not sure he would know. im confused with all the scully clan. i know that frank scully (smiler)was my dads cousin along with frank from landgate and your dad. i remember there used to be another scully who lived on harold ave, think his name was tom? and i think he was my grandfathers brother. wish my dad was here for me to ask. do you know of any more? cheers.

Replied: 28th Aug 2008 at 21:39

Posted by: whups (13246) 

hi again , the pat scully on d/green is related 2 me . his children r my half cousins , so they could well b ur full cousins . the tom scully in harrold ave was my granddad . yes there r quite a lot of relatives still aroud the area . yours whups.

Replied: 31st Aug 2008 at 12:05

Posted by: whups (13246) 

this is 4 jondav . update on people u asked about . phil baines is now divorced & lives in aspull , eileen tatum recently passed away ,john mcpherson goes in the tom & jerry,s in ashton . whups

Replied: 31st Aug 2008 at 15:50

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

are you on the pic Dougie?

Replied: 3rd Sep 2008 at 21:53

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

YES--you should have seen me on a lot of photo's, we all go into Garswood Hall Bowling Club so I had it taken to put on here

Replied: 3rd Sep 2008 at 22:14

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

you all look very good dugie great that you have been friends for so long

Replied: 4th Sep 2008 at 05:18

Posted by: pattyho (27)

hy harrio

why dont you take the bell
it is on your doorstep
would suit you ha ha

Replied: 4th Sep 2008 at 09:52

Posted by: jondav (98) 

Thanks for the info Brian[whups].Can you tell me any more about Eileen, she was my second cousin.
Regards John D.

Replied: 4th Sep 2008 at 16:10

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Where is bam bam?

Replied: 4th Sep 2008 at 21:10

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

Isn't it strange ....... how a place in St.Helens has nearly got the highest number of replies and views on this Wigan site!

EeeeeeeeByGum!

Replied: 5th Sep 2008 at 12:50

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Tonker they still think themselves as Wiganers living in Lancashire and so do I

Replied: 5th Sep 2008 at 17:06

Posted by: bambam (3052)

i'm here lanky, how tha doin chuck.

Replied: 5th Sep 2008 at 17:29

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

That's 'cos Tha's all Daft, Dougie!
On saying that, there's a hell of a lot of 'em walks round with a red 'V' on their shirt.

In my opinion, they're neither Wiganers nor St.Heleners, they're Ashtoners, although, they're in St.Helens, but they've never been in Wigan or it's 'borough'!.

Replied: 5th Sep 2008 at 20:03

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi bert, is there any chance of you and kev coming back to buffs.

Replied: 5th Sep 2008 at 23:16

Posted by: chickdrum (269)

bam bam yee haa. how tha doin ?

Replied: 5th Sep 2008 at 23:35

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

yeah chickdrum is back Doing ok bam bam

Replied: 5th Sep 2008 at 23:37

Posted by: chickdrum (269)

been busy lanky. knockin carpet tiles out!

Replied: 5th Sep 2008 at 23:42

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi chick, nice to hear from ya its been a while, alreet lanky hope your ok chuck.

Replied: 6th Sep 2008 at 00:06

Posted by: chickdrum (269)

don't forget bam. our neet out in the anville. will have 2 sort it out and invite folk.

Replied: 6th Sep 2008 at 00:10

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Looking forward to it chick can't wait.

Replied: 6th Sep 2008 at 00:12

Posted by: harryo (41)

BIlly s even nearer to bell You know he's heartbroke. He justs loves the club [I don't think]

Replied: 6th Sep 2008 at 21:27

Posted by: pattyho (27)

course he loves club like you do
anybody out there want to take blue bell on
what about you bam bam
your a proper downall greener

Replied: 9th Sep 2008 at 20:43

Posted by: bambam (3052)

oh i would like that pattyho, but would sup all profits.

Replied: 10th Sep 2008 at 17:34

Posted by: maz1976 (72) 

Hi elo how you doing?

Really sorry to hear about Cath Dutton, what a shame, i knew all the family.

Replied: 11th Sep 2008 at 06:16

Posted by: whups (13246) 

to jondav , i heard that she had big c & was in hospital or the hospice where she passed away . i remember your family john when u lived in hawthorn ave .

Replied: 11th Sep 2008 at 19:58

Posted by: bambam (3052)

i remember eileen nice woman, she used to go out with a mate of mine, roy hughes, i was talking to john tattum last week he never seems to age.

Replied: 13th Sep 2008 at 19:58

Posted by: bert (704)

hi harryo and pattyho as the bell still not opened i bet your all like lost sheep.just nice to be back on wigan world. say hello to kath and bill.

Replied: 14th Sep 2008 at 21:44

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

I vote Bam Bam should take over the Bell so all my friends will be happy

Replied: 15th Sep 2008 at 23:00

Posted by: bambam (3052)

i would lanky, if brewery wouldn't charge £800 pound per week rent.

Replied: 16th Sep 2008 at 17:57

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

I can see where it would be hard to make a profit paying that much do you get to live in it too seems aweful high maybe a coop of you all could rent it? I bet it changes hands a lot seems to me while it is empty they are not making money from it If say 4 people rented it 800 each share the profits would they go for that?

Replied: 16th Sep 2008 at 18:10
Last edited by lanky11: 16th Sep 2008 at 18:17:02

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

This 'coop' would all expect a share of the profits, yes? And the pot would be empty!

£800 a week does seem high for a pub in Downall Green but, overall, it's about average.

Replied: 16th Sep 2008 at 18:17

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Maybe you could talk Kevin Duffy into opening a beer garden there next door I have seen it done here and it works too

Replied: 16th Sep 2008 at 18:36

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

As you know Marg, We don't get the weather in Downallgreen, be a bit cowd sat outside in winter,

Replied: 16th Sep 2008 at 18:58

Posted by: harryo (41)

hi bert no bell stll closed, been going village club. have you and elaine enjoyed your hols?

Replied: 16th Sep 2008 at 20:16

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

A good photo's for you to look at put on album under schools by (Lyndon Crompton)more in album.
PHOTO DELETED YOU CAN FIND them ON SCHOOLS

Replied: 17th Sep 2008 at 09:24
Last edited by dougie: 27th Sep 2008 at 15:47:45

Posted by: suesa (645)

Can anybody help putting some names to a picture I put on 'schools album' under North Ashton Holy Trinity C of E. I have named the ones I know but I bet you can help name the rest. Cheers.

Replied: 18th Sep 2008 at 21:51

Posted by: bert (704)

HI HARRYO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BELL. HOLIDAY WAS GREAT WEATHER PERFECT BUT WE HAD TO COME BACK .

Replied: 19th Sep 2008 at 16:06

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Anyone remember the old railway carridge that used to stand on the corner accross from the dam , it would be in the 40s early 50s, i think old Bill Ryder used to sleep in it when he was drunk, if i remember it was in Sharples Pen near the foot path, Dougie, You should remember,

Replied: 22nd Sep 2008 at 18:50

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Still on about the Dam, my mother used to tell me that her aunt ran a corn mill driven by a water wheel , the water comming from the Dam, this would be before 1910 as my mother used to go as a child & help out,

Replied: 22nd Sep 2008 at 18:54

Posted by: bambam (3052)

No chance of me remembering any of them bentlegs, but would sure like to see some pics they sound really interesting.

Replied: 23rd Sep 2008 at 05:38

Posted by: bert (704)

HI BENTLEGS I REMEMBER THE CARRIAGES IN SHARPLES PEN ASK YOUR PETER WE USED TO PLAY IN THERE AND THE BLUEBELL WOOD WHEN WE WERE KIDS. IT USED TO BE SOMEWHERE TO GET A QUIET SMOKE.IN

Replied: 23rd Sep 2008 at 16:08

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

I will ask him Bert, been trying to get him on here,

Replied: 23rd Sep 2008 at 19:16

Posted by: suesa (645)

I am trying again with this question. Can anybody help putting some names to a picture of Rectory School 1946 please? I put it on 'schools album' under North Ashton Holy Trinity C of E. My cousin Pat Riley is on there and she would love some help remembering names. I have named the ones I know but I am hoping you can help name some of the others. Cheers.

Replied: 23rd Sep 2008 at 21:33

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Suesa ask Pat can she pick me out lol I think it's me
she must be on the computer as she was one of the brainiest in the class
is it O.K to print photo off to take to the club for some names

Replied: 25th Sep 2008 at 23:01
Last edited by dougie: 26th Sep 2008 at 07:57:25

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Tumtingle could you have a look at the school photo to see if it is me on the photo
I do remember Sharples pen it was a summer house and a nice garden in the 40s you couldn't go near it (only from the other side )remember digging for nuts as well they well still be there,(been away)

Replied: 26th Sep 2008 at 07:54

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Tumtell, This is only a guess as to who the pupils are on the 1946 photo,

B,R,? Dougie Yates, ?Ken Savage ? ? Billy Hurst , Ritchard Smout,
Next row down,Les Bowles Carol Winstanley, ? ? ? ? Betty Walker,
Next row,? Clayton girl,? ? ? Margaret Prescott. Pat Riely.
Cant pick anyone out from the front row,
Thease are only a Guess.
If anyone dissagrees with the names please put them right.

Replied: 26th Sep 2008 at 14:05

Posted by: suesa (645)

Thanks so much for the replies Dougie & Bentlegs. It's perfectly ok to print a copy Dougie. I will get in touch with our Pat, she has got a computer and I'll remind her again about this site (I already told her and she said she'd take a look) She will be so pleased with the names given so far. Look forward to seeing the missing ones. Thanks again for your help.

Replied: 26th Sep 2008 at 18:24

Posted by: suesa (645)

Our Pat is sure that the boy on the front 3rd from right is Eddie Felstead. My Mum was wondering if the boy-back row 1st left- is Richard Eccleston, and the boy-front row right- is Alan Jones, also if the girl-row front of back row 3rd from left is ? Sherrett. Anybody any idea if she's correct?

Replied: 26th Sep 2008 at 22:53

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

CONGRATULATIONS ..........

This place in St.Helens has now got the highest number of views on this Wigan site!

Replied: 27th Sep 2008 at 13:12

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

suesa I've put your photo on for all Downall Greeners to see what the last few posts are about, will delete latter


Back Row Keith,Haydock, Dougie Yates,Walter Stanley,Ken Savage, (?) (?) Billy Hurst ,Jackie Smout,

Next row Les Bowl,Sylvia Parry,Margaret Sherrett, Ethel Thompson,Phillis Shaw,Sheila Wilson.Joan Cunliffe, Betty Walker,

Next row, Audrey Simpkin (?) Philis Clayton,Vera woods,Elsie Hunter,Stella Crompton, Margaret Prescott,
Pat Riely,

front row, (?) Alan Walker,Alan Berry, Eddie Felstead,Alan Heaton,Alan Jones,

Replied: 27th Sep 2008 at 20:02
Last edited by dougie: 7th Oct 2008 at 12:33:39

Posted by: suesa (645)

Cheers Dougie. Hope the picture jogs some memory banks lol

Replied: 27th Sep 2008 at 20:49

Posted by: bert (704)

HI SUESA MY SISTER SAYS THIRD FROM LEFT ON BACK ROW IS CHRIS DEAN NEXT TO KEN SAVAGE. ON THE LEFT NEXT ROW IS LES BOLD.THE THIRD ONE IS JOYCE FAIRHURST THEN OUR ETHEL MISS TWO THEN JOAN CUNLIFFE THEN BETTY WALKER.FRONT ROW THIRD FROM LEFT IS PHYLIS CLAYTON.THATS WHAT HER AND JOYCE CAN REMEMBER .

Replied: 28th Sep 2008 at 12:09

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

The first is ? Haydock, 3rd form left I would say it's Walter Stanley but Chris is on or should be I remember the names that should be on, can anyone find (Cherry)Alan Berry I think it could be first on bottom row or the one next to Ken top row

Replied: 28th Sep 2008 at 13:05

Posted by: suesa (645)

Thanks Bert the girl the other side of your Ethel is Phyllis Shaw (now Marsh)

Replied: 28th Sep 2008 at 18:44

Posted by: tonker (27928) 


You're way in front in the viewings, but a long way to go on replies.

Come On, you St,Helensers ! Keep posting!

Dog Meeeeeeeeat!

Replied: 28th Sep 2008 at 18:50

Posted by: suesa (645)

Dougie, my Mum is pretty sure that the boy back row 3rd from right - next to Billy Hurst - is one of the Deans, she first thought Jimmy but maybe it's Chris. Also she said from the moment she saw the picture that the boy on front row 3rd from left is Alan Berry. I'm sure we'll get these missing names eventually.

Replied: 28th Sep 2008 at 20:47

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Up-date to bentlegs list as been put under the photo only four to go

Replied: 29th Sep 2008 at 10:25
Last edited by dougie: 7th Oct 2008 at 12:36:45

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Tonker have you upset all downall greeners by calling us St-Heleners when you know a Leopard can't change it's spots
once a Downall Greener always a Downall Greener no posts for two days

Replied: 30th Sep 2008 at 22:35

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

Naaaaah, Dougie, You St.Heleners will never keep your mouths shut. You're too quick witted for the Wiganers. It must be that Liverpool streak you have in you!

Cheeeeeeeeese!

Replied: 1st Oct 2008 at 00:42

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi dougie, iv'e shown that photo to my mother, hopefully she will come up with some more names.

Replied: 4th Oct 2008 at 22:31

Posted by: carlos the jakal (16)

hey bam bam you still stewardin? do you see big chris boland these days?

Replied: 5th Oct 2008 at 21:56

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi carl nice to hear from you, no i retired years ago due to ill health hope you are ok, if you go to my blog on central park you may recognise a few faces, i miss that place do you remember big ernie and linda moss, sadly they both passed away, i have great memories of that place,please keep in touch pal regards bam.

Replied: 5th Oct 2008 at 23:54

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Pattio some one was asking about you on Bryn thread check it out

Replied: 6th Oct 2008 at 23:06

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

suesa tell Pat I think only four to go names under photo thats if the they are right

Replied: 7th Oct 2008 at 12:42

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Bam bam Trixie on Bryn thread knows you come and visit

Replied: 7th Oct 2008 at 15:01

Posted by: bambam (3052)

harryo or pattyho has bell opened.

Replied: 7th Oct 2008 at 19:46

Posted by: suesa (645)

Thanks Dougie, what a job this picture has been lol!!

Replied: 7th Oct 2008 at 21:47

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Click here

PHOTO DELETED

More photo's of the Ashton ares just click at the top

Replied: 8th Oct 2008 at 09:44
Last edited by dougie: 29th Jan 2009 at 17:03:45

Posted by: carlos the jakal (16)

Bam bam i didnt know about Ernie and Linda they were good mates of mine but lost touch after move to jjb. I seen pics do you see flintstone or any of the original gr lads Ive not seen any of them for years. im good work ave sent me on a management course at college, I still cant find these cheap student deals tho. Hows the family?

Replied: 9th Oct 2008 at 15:10

Posted by: bambam (3052)

our janets ok carl,she's still breathing fire, aint seen flinstone in years or bob shawcross, do you remember big stuart who worked with us on gr squads, he now has fishing shop called sams on gidlow lane, do you ever see duffy.

Replied: 9th Oct 2008 at 19:24

Posted by: harryo (41)

hi bam soon be open

Replied: 9th Oct 2008 at 21:41

Posted by: bambam (3052)

oh thats good harold, just in time for xmas panto.

Replied: 9th Oct 2008 at 23:32

Posted by: turfmon (27)

Iya bambam, how's it going long time no see eh!! Dougie (aka desmond) told me a while ago that you were on here but ive never had a chance to get on through different things going on.Been looking through all the conversations and I am finding it hard to remember half the people you are on about.I have been thinking of some of the things we used to get up to, remember the tin can phones with the string we made, when we were talking from garden to garden and Bert next door kept asking what we were talking about !!!!

Replied: 12th Oct 2008 at 09:59

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

About time to turfmon wellcome to Wigan World and keep your good head on will be keeping my eye on you
(will delete photo latter)PHOTO DELETED

Replied: 12th Oct 2008 at 12:11
Last edited by dougie: 18th Oct 2008 at 19:58:49

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Turfmon that should read Dougie (Desmond Two Two) you gave me that name, so thats why I broke you cover HeHe

Replied: 12th Oct 2008 at 12:23

Posted by: turfmon (27)

I wandered were mi mam got that photo from, I should have known !!!!!

Replied: 12th Oct 2008 at 12:45

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi turfmon, How tha doing old pal i remember tin cans and owd burt to, boy did we get upto some tricks good old days, what you doing now turf are tha still driving.

Replied: 16th Oct 2008 at 23:57

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Hi turfmon is your dad an old steam enginer[not engineer]

Replied: 18th Oct 2008 at 09:42

Posted by: turfmon (27)

Yes, mi dad was from the steam engine. He was one of seven, (Pat, Tom, Frank, Margeret, Ilene and Mary).His mam & dad was Tom and Julia.

Replied: 18th Oct 2008 at 10:47

Posted by: turfmon (27)

Hi Bambam, jacked in driving about 12 years ago, couldn't go back to that now, it does my head in driving to asda, to many d$%^&*heads on the road now. Bin workin for miself for last 12 months, doing bits and bobs.Hows your martin doing not seen him for years? Are you sill at JJB? one of mi sons does a bit of stewardin there now.

Replied: 18th Oct 2008 at 11:05

Posted by: frankwalford (1098) 

Hi turfmon i thought i recognised him i used to play down there when i was a kid, way back

Replied: 18th Oct 2008 at 15:02

Posted by: carlos the jakal (16)

bam bam no nto see big and daft duffy and dont want last i heard he had had another kid with another different woman that was bout 5 years ago.

Replied: 18th Oct 2008 at 15:05

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi turfmon,glad to hear your working for yourself, nobody makes any money working for someone else, no i don't do jjb now i retired from doors as well, used to see howard murphy & phil taylor and lots of greeners when i worked wigan i miss that job to be honest.

Replied: 18th Oct 2008 at 17:28

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi carlos, i see duffy has not changed then, god what a wally i wish we were still there carl i really miss c park on sundays.

Replied: 18th Oct 2008 at 17:32

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi greeners, has bell opened yet.

Replied: 22nd Oct 2008 at 23:13

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Hi bam this thread as been dead for the last few weeks not one good topic,did Tonker upset everyone by calling them St-Heleners (I bet he still looks at the thread every time it comes to the top Lol)
Going to the Churchyard to-day will pop in to see Kevin and his lads if I get the chance

Replied: 23rd Oct 2008 at 08:34
Last edited by dougie: 23rd Oct 2008 at 09:17:47

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Will start this off hopping someone will put it right,was told the Blue Bell will open end of November and you can bye a share in it for £250 each to help keep it open

Replied: 23rd Oct 2008 at 17:03
Last edited by dougie: 24th Dec 2009 at 20:50:02

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

it's still rains in rectory road then dougie?say hello to kevin from me.how's dennis these days.does he still live at the bottom of rectory road?

Replied: 23rd Oct 2008 at 20:32

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

great pic Dugie yall get your wallets out now

Replied: 23rd Oct 2008 at 22:04

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Click photo deleted

Replied: 23rd Oct 2008 at 22:34
Last edited by dougie: 26th Oct 2008 at 19:15:53

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thanks dougie, nice wet photo of bell, not to bothered about tonker he never has any good input about greeners anyhow, i've noticed he always sticks the knife in whenever he can, god bless him.

Replied: 24th Oct 2008 at 00:49

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

keep takin the photos rain or shine dougie lovely memories for me.

Replied: 24th Oct 2008 at 09:00

Posted by: bert (704)

good photos dougie was therelast week.it looked tidy for a change.used to play in church tower when we used to cleen gardens for rector hall a long time ago .

Replied: 24th Oct 2008 at 10:37

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

by gum bert .that was a few years ago.rector hall was a very nice man.

Replied: 24th Oct 2008 at 14:16

Posted by: pattyho (27)

hy everyone bluebell not opened yet

johnny halliwell and is girlfriend as well as a few more are trying to run it
if the brewery will let them
they are asking people to support them
there is a meeting at 2pm this sunday afternoon at the back of blue bell i think they are trying to get it opened
for november
harrio told me.
so good luck to them they will need it

pattyho

Replied: 25th Oct 2008 at 14:26

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

hey bam bam your being talked about on bonefire thread I told them you was a great guy

Replied: 26th Oct 2008 at 18:41
Last edited by lanky11: 26th Oct 2008 at 18:49:08

Posted by: bambam (3052)

oh thanks lanky, i burn over there now.

Replied: 26th Oct 2008 at 21:02

Posted by: brendan (1502)

Any one know what happened to Denis and Kathleen Flynn.

Replied: 26th Oct 2008 at 21:19

Posted by: pattyho (27)

hy lanky good to be on again

Replied: 28th Oct 2008 at 12:45

Posted by: bambam (3052)

HI Bert, you lot have been quiet for a while, hope everything is ok pal.

Replied: 31st Oct 2008 at 19:49

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Hey Bam bam I came up with a fast get away

Replied: 31st Oct 2008 at 22:38

Posted by: bambam (3052)

i know i seen it on bonfire thread lol.

Replied: 1st Nov 2008 at 00:24

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hey lanky, what you done with dougie and frank, aint heard from them in ages.

Replied: 1st Nov 2008 at 00:35

Posted by: bambam (3052)

carlos where are you, i have some info for you.

Replied: 1st Nov 2008 at 12:30

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Bert, kevndee, laying wreath at st thomas's next sunday for buffs are any of you interested in joining us.

Replied: 2nd Nov 2008 at 21:58

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

anything new with the blue bell?

Replied: 3rd Nov 2008 at 01:19

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

hey Bam bam almost 1,000 post's yeahhhhhhhh

Replied: 3rd Nov 2008 at 02:14

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Not heard owt about bell yet tina, yea lanky nearly there.

Replied: 3rd Nov 2008 at 07:10

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

1000th Reply! ....... JACKPOT!

COME ON YOU ST.HELENSERS!


Match Report : On Aggregate, with replies and views, 'ex-downall greener' leads over 'wheres me owd mate cocci' by 10666 to 8817. A clear advantage there to the St.Helensers. Still, it's a game of two halves and the lads will be trying 110% in the second half.

Replied: 3rd Nov 2008 at 12:02
Last edited by tonker: 3rd Nov 2008 at 12:11:29

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

ooooooooooh tonker.you are awful..you wont give up will you.

Replied: 3rd Nov 2008 at 13:11

Posted by: bert (704)

hi bambam congratulations on your 1000.everybody here fine been to busy to come on the computer.

Replied: 3rd Nov 2008 at 13:26

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 


Congrates my friend

Replied: 3rd Nov 2008 at 16:14
Last edited by lanky11: 3rd Nov 2008 at 16:15:31

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Glad your all ok bert thanks mate, thank you lanky thats very nice.

Replied: 3rd Nov 2008 at 16:50

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi guys no news on bell yet.

Replied: 6th Nov 2008 at 01:00

Posted by: bambam (3052)

where is everyone.

Replied: 6th Nov 2008 at 22:00

Posted by: carlos the jakal (16)

all rite bam bam not been on for a bit. Hows you doin? whats the big info?

Replied: 6th Nov 2008 at 23:37

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Alreet carlos take a look on photos of wigan, click on album page 6 north ashton holy trinity 1959, to see if you know anyone.

Replied: 7th Nov 2008 at 02:32

Posted by: whups (13246) 

the bell is opening in 2 weeks , but with the proposals that,s being put forward they may as well shup up shop now . i feel sorry for those who have put money in it, coz they mayaswell burn their money as it,s allready gone up in smoke .

Replied: 7th Nov 2008 at 12:59

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Bam bam you need to go to the bell at Christmas Pat and friends will all be there Glad your back on Pat

Replied: 7th Nov 2008 at 18:43

Posted by: bambam (3052)

sounds like things are not to good there bri, hope something gets better, hi lanky if its open at xmas i will call.

Replied: 7th Nov 2008 at 18:50

Posted by: carlos the jakal (16)

seen bam bam a little black jack? The wife says how is your sarah?

Replied: 8th Nov 2008 at 16:38

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Ha ha black jack, thats funny, last time i saw sarah she was ok.

Replied: 8th Nov 2008 at 17:20

Posted by: whups (13246) 

hiya dav , i can see anything other that them getting xmas over . not many couples tried as hard as the last ones who were in & cant see this situation getting any better . i hope i,m wrong , but in all honesty cant see that i am .

Replied: 9th Nov 2008 at 14:02

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi bri thats so sad, the greedy breweries are killing the pub and club game with high rents and crazy beer prices,i used to enjoy going in bell with you and the rest of greeners i really miss that, i hope summat good happens bri, after all its the only pub in the village, regards pal.

Replied: 10th Nov 2008 at 20:39

Posted by: whups (13246) 

you never know dav , we may see one another in there over xmas .

Replied: 10th Nov 2008 at 22:51

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Eeeeee i hope so bri, would love to have a drink with you pal, i've missed you all over the years, billy, pat, oggies, big tony, and loads more, please keep in touch.

Replied: 10th Nov 2008 at 23:09

Posted by: estelle (9)

Hey Bentlegs, my Uncle Jimmy (Halliwell) rang me today asking who you are as he has been reading this today!

Replied: 11th Nov 2008 at 16:22

Posted by: kagganzz (3)

Hiya all, I went to Rectory School but then moved out of the area when I left in 1972. I have put a 'class of '72 photo up on the album page, I remember a few of the names but theres a few I dont remember. Maybe some of you can put a name to the faces please. Thanks

Replied: 12th Nov 2008 at 08:13

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

hi estelle how is your uncle jimmy?i lived in the same road.he used to tease me rotten as i had red hair.i used to go to school with rita.he was in the navy+they went to live up scotland.

Replied: 12th Nov 2008 at 10:10

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi all, any news on bell yet.

Replied: 14th Nov 2008 at 00:28

Posted by: dougie (5019) 


uploading this for kagganzz for you to help him with names
I've changed to vista and having trouble with this thread only, anyone else on vist having any problems

Replied: 14th Nov 2008 at 09:26

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

BamBam ... They're still negotiating!

The pub's licence has recently been transferred to 'Scottish and Newcastle Pub Management LTD.', so they must be intending to appoint a manager instead of a leaseholder.

Replied: 14th Nov 2008 at 10:52

Posted by: bambam (3052)

oh thanks tonker, that should be interesting.

Replied: 14th Nov 2008 at 16:50

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi carlos, big chris as asked me to print that photo of black jack 1959, so guess what i will, ha ha.

Replied: 15th Nov 2008 at 01:25

Posted by: kagganzz (3)

Thanks Dougie for posting my picture,

(I'm a gitle though )

Replied: 15th Nov 2008 at 05:49

Posted by: kagganzz (3)

Oops gitle?

Girlie!!!

Replied: 15th Nov 2008 at 05:54

Posted by: jondav (98) 

Does anyone have any Rectory school class photos from 1950[age 4] to 1957[age 11] My mam never bought any at the time. If any exist could you please let me know and I would be extremly grateful.

Replied: 16th Nov 2008 at 13:27

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

hi john ,iv'e not got none of that time either.it would be fun to see us back then.i lived across the road.

Replied: 16th Nov 2008 at 13:36

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi john, iv'e been trying to get any photos regardless of the year relating to downallgreen, school and estate photos, iv'e never asked on here when i get the time i go pestering my old friends of this village to see if they have any old photos, im still doing that to this day, most of the dwellers of this village unfortunatley are not on computers, but if i get any john i will certainly put them on.

Replied: 16th Nov 2008 at 21:38

Posted by: jondav (98) 

Thanks Marjorie and David.
I have a few old photos relating to Downall Green but don't seem able to post them. I have tried every way I can but it doesn't work. Maybe one day.

Replied: 17th Nov 2008 at 17:47

Posted by: trixie (5050) 



dont ask me iv'e only just mastered smileys

Replied: 17th Nov 2008 at 19:18
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Posted by: trixie (5050) 

i forgot

Replied: 17th Nov 2008 at 19:19

Posted by: estelle (9)

Uncle Jimmy is fine.
Joined the Royal Navy in 1961 from 23 Hawthorne Ave.
Retired from the RN in 1984 and moved to Sunny Morecambe.
He is employed at Heysham Nuclear Power Station.
Curious to know the identity of Bentlegs.

Replied: 19th Nov 2008 at 13:18

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

i'm not sure but from downall green.is jimmy still with rita +girls?how are they doing.never thought jimmy as a morecambeite,
how is your mum anne,i used to organise may queens with your auntie pam.

Replied: 19th Nov 2008 at 15:39

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

did you check the albumI see lots of school pictures on there

Replied: 19th Nov 2008 at 16:25

Posted by: estelle (9)

Hi Trixie, yes Uncle Jimmy is still married to Rita. Girls both married with children. My mum is Christine married Bernard they are doing very well. Unfortunately my Aunty Anne died 2 years ago now. My Aunty June married Les they live in Yorkshire, Aunty Pam and Uncle Graham doing fine. My Uncle Tony died along time ago now.

Replied: 19th Nov 2008 at 16:25

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

oh what a shock about anne +tony.been lookin at his photos at our ladies school.christine was next to the youngest june,jimmy +rita got married a couple of weeks before me +had reception same place .simms road pub.45 years next year!!!nice to chat with you estelle.

Replied: 19th Nov 2008 at 17:16

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

estelle bentlegs is gerard hilton,ok.

Replied: 19th Nov 2008 at 18:44

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Looks like i have been rumbled, Tonker will be made up , He will be able to tell Walshy,

Replied: 19th Nov 2008 at 18:51

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

who is tonker then?pretty pretty please?

Replied: 19th Nov 2008 at 18:53

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Now i would like to know who Trixie & Estelle Are,

Replied: 19th Nov 2008 at 18:54

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

you tell me first

Replied: 19th Nov 2008 at 18:57

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Well Trixie, It wouldn't be right to tell you unless he wants you to know, If he reads this & says OK then i will spill the beans,

Replied: 19th Nov 2008 at 19:20

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

BY the way Trixie, Do we know each other?

Replied: 19th Nov 2008 at 19:21

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

that wud be tellin.you had the chance 2-1,but you didnt.

Replied: 19th Nov 2008 at 19:24

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

Hey Bentlegs, I knew who you were ages ago!

I've already told Walshy, by the way. I knew that John and yourself knew each other when he lived in Dryden Ave.. I recognise the name, but I can't picture yer wizzert.

Replied: 19th Nov 2008 at 19:25

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

I have a feeling that you Trixie could be Shiela nee T-----. how far away am i?

Replied: 19th Nov 2008 at 22:24

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

Sheila and Marjorie both contain e, i and a, so your not far out Bentlegs!

Replied: 20th Nov 2008 at 00:07

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

now now tonker what about,ww secret code.haha.i dont think i know bentlegs.

Replied: 20th Nov 2008 at 10:05

Posted by: pattyho (27)

does anybody know william costello
nickname cass lived bottom of ashton heath
blenheam road
went in army in catering co about 1960s
he would have been 18
age now 58 to 60 is mother used to own ice cream van also st helens dog track
last heard he lived in leigh
there was a leigh senturians rugby player
named costello a few years ago wondered if he was any relation
this is bill lowe a good friend from 42 years ago i would like to get in touch with him if possible


Replied: 20th Nov 2008 at 11:30

Posted by: pattyho (27)

come on everybody get your minds working were is harrio he seems to know everybody
does no one know costello

Replied: 21st Nov 2008 at 10:36

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

A Costello lad lives near me. He's related to the Haydock Costello family, one of which used to live off Heath Road in Ashton. I think his name was Jackie Costello and he was a tailor.
Anyway, I'll ask for you!

Replied: 21st Nov 2008 at 11:01

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

I remember Tommy Costello who was a deputy at Lime pits in the 60s, i think it was his brother who went from house to house selling allsorts of tackle , cotton knicker elastic , needles & so on , i think his name was Jack.

Replied: 21st Nov 2008 at 16:24

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

Tommy was a mate of my dad, bentlegs. i think he'd lost his fingers in an accident, I'm not sure. It was my mate Tommy Welding who told me about his brother Jackie being a tailor. He also said his brother was a schoolteacher who lived in a bungalow at the bottom of Princess Road, that's what made me think they were connected, because thats near Blenheim Road.
Pee Costello was a deputy at Parkside.

Replied: 21st Nov 2008 at 19:36

Posted by: pattyho (27)

sorry not him he is not related to family at haydock he used to live in earlstown before he went to ashton bill says he doesnt think that was is brother who sold from house to house please keep trying

Replied: 21st Nov 2008 at 19:40

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

Attention Downall Greeners .....

The latest news is that 'them men' are considering changing the name of the Metropolitan County of Merseyside into the Metropolitan County of 'Greater Liverpool'.
And, you know what that means, don't you?

You'll All Be SCOUSERS!

Heeee, Heeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

Replied: 28th Nov 2008 at 11:03

Posted by: bambam (3052)

oh dear, that don't sound to good tonker, i'm sure north ashton will like that

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 15:41

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

Bambam, Tonker likes to wind people up. dont take him on he must have been on the pop.

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 18:56

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi bentlegs, i've noticed that tonker seems to have a go at this thread, but can't understand why i know he knows my old mate from leyland green rd, does tonker live in bryn.

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 19:47

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

No I've not had any 'pop', bentlegs, it's quite true.

The deputy Lord Mayor of Liverpool has told the other four Metropolitan Boroughs, that make up Merseyside, to stop promoting themselves and be part of Liverpool.
They want to start by dropping Merseyside and being Greater Liverpool instead.
Somehow, I don't think it's going to catch on!

This is what I think ...

St.Helens and the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan are both 'Unitary Authorities', which means they aren't part of a county. They are considered parts of the 'Ceremonial Counties' of Merseyside and Greater Manchester, for 'Ceremonial purposes only'.
Blackpool and Blackburn are Unitary Authorities, both removed from Lancashire regional administration, but are still part of Lancashire 'for Ceremonial purposes only'.

So ... Why can't the others be reintroduced as parts of Lancashire 'for Ceremonial purposes only'?

And, bentlegs, it's not 'winding people up', it's called 'exposing the truth'.

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 19:49

Posted by: bentlegs (5310)

He lives in Ashton Bambam.

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 21:48

Posted by: kevndee (36)

hello bambam wot u up to.not been on for a while been busy

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 22:53

Posted by: kevndee (36)

ok bambam dont talk then.

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 22:57

Posted by: kevndee (36)

i guess you are watching x factor.ever thought of going on yourself

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 22:59

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thanks bentlegs, it's hardly our fault if the council vote to put north ashton in the merseyside district, what year did this take place, do you know.

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 23:00

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi kev, how ya doing me owd mate, im babysitting at moment with a few brown bottles, nice to see ya back on hope everyone is ok.

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 23:02

Posted by: kevndee (36)

im hugging a can of murphys give up with babysitting game have enough of them during the day.hope u are all keeping well tell r lil ive been asking about her

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 23:07

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Will do kev, she's doing ok, ever thought of coming back buffs we really miss you, we still talk about bleach of the peach ha ha.

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 23:11

Posted by: kevndee (36)

bambam did u see my pics on ww albums what sue put on. rectory school. r bert told me it was on.tried to delete it but couldnt !!!!!!!!

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 23:16

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Ha ha, yes i did could'nt stop laughing kev, you've still got your curls aint ya i showed it our lil she says you aint changed.

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 23:24

Posted by: kevndee (36)

thanx mate!!!!! 55 years old n ive still got them curls but they r a lighter colour (grey) no egg in nest yet!!!!

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 23:28

Posted by: kevndee (36)

if poss me & you will have to meet up for a pint in the bell soon. you can pay !!!!!!

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 23:30

Posted by: bambam (3052)

I sure will kev, bells had trouble lately is it open yet.

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 23:39

Posted by: kevndee (36)

yes its open now so brian says

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 23:43

Posted by: kevndee (36)

well bambam if it is open r u still paying.

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 23:45

Posted by: kevndee (36)

is it a condition that u can go on the net while babysitting.or is someone babysitting you.

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 23:50

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Ha ha you know me well kev, everytime i go daughters kids put me bed then wreck the joint.

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 23:54

Posted by: kevndee (36)

gonna have to get another cb dyker so we can talk to one another properly!!!!

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 23:54

Posted by: bambam (3052)

EEEH kev them were the days, how much fun did we have on them, you brought back some memories there pal.

Replied: 29th Nov 2008 at 23:57

Posted by: kevndee (36)

well im gettin old now and my bed is calling me so goodnight mate will be back soon.best wishes to u all and give lil a hug from me and dee n r son little kev.

Replied: 30th Nov 2008 at 00:04

Posted by: bambam (3052)

sure will kev, good night mate.

Replied: 30th Nov 2008 at 00:10

Posted by: suesa (645)

Aww Kev I bet you loved seeing the pictures again, I think you just liked sitting on the floor, always seemed to be you and John Tattum, must have been coz you were both little or because you hung on til the last coz you didn't want your photo taken hahaha! They are great pictures to look at though eh?

Replied: 1st Dec 2008 at 19:30

Posted by: oldtimer (6)

attention for @art@ posted april 21st,i noticed when wading my way through all the posts you where asking about bob duffy,well he is still alive and kicking and he would like to know who you are he can be found in garswood labour club on most nights,

Replied: 4th Dec 2008 at 22:40

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi kev, bert any of you out there.

Replied: 7th Dec 2008 at 01:37

Posted by: bert (704)

hi ex downall greeners just banged in Duncan Mcpherson in sainsburys.andhe says same as everybody else it wo
uld be nice to have a reunion for all the old greeners in the village club or the blue bell so come on all ex greeners lets get something sorted in the new year.

Replied: 16th Dec 2008 at 11:34

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

who is running blue bell ?

Replied: 21st Dec 2008 at 18:34

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

A newspaper report says that a group of locals have taken it on, but the 'To Let' sign is still up and there's been no change in the pub's licence since September.

Replied: 21st Dec 2008 at 18:59

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

i did hear that johnny halliwell was going to do it but not sure if he has,

Replied: 21st Dec 2008 at 19:01

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

Here's a piece from the newspaper report .....

'Novice licensee Kaye Whitehead, 51, and partner John Halliwell, 66, pulled their first pints for a packed pub a week last Saturday.

John, who has lived within a couple of miles of the pub his whole life, said: "We don't view it as a pub, we view it as a community centre – we all meet there.

"If we hadn't done what we have done then it would have stayed closed and that would be no good at all."

Two other couples, John and Bev McCarrick and Kevin Lloyd and his wife Marina, are involved with the day-to-day running of the pub, but The Bell, as it is known, has reopened thanks to the efforts of the whole community' ....


It looks like they are keeping it open, on the owners behalf, until a new leaseholder is found. It also looks like they're doing this at their own expense, too. They're very brave.
And, if that's the case, the owners will be rubbing their hands together, because it's going to be far easier for them to pass on a 'going concern' rather than a closed down, dead business.

Replied: 21st Dec 2008 at 19:20
Last edited by tonker: 21st Dec 2008 at 19:29:01

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

iv'e known johnny all my life he was born+bred in rectory road. dont know the others at all.thanks tonker.i'm going to ashton tues ,may get more info.

Replied: 21st Dec 2008 at 19:26
Last edited by trixie: 23rd Dec 2008 at 08:44:55

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

'Ex Terra Lucem', eh.!

Replied: 21st Dec 2008 at 22:49

Posted by: whups (13246) 

all the best dav for xmas & new year .

Replied: 27th Dec 2008 at 17:32

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

hello brian.happy new year.

Replied: 28th Dec 2008 at 16:32

Posted by: whups (13246) 

thanx marjorie .

Replied: 29th Dec 2008 at 22:25

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

brian.do you see much of our g or j (sam) these days.not seen them for years.

Replied: 30th Dec 2008 at 16:33

Posted by: bambam (3052)

thanks bri, all the best to you to pal.

Replied: 30th Dec 2008 at 19:05

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

I hope you all had a great Christmas

Replied: 30th Dec 2008 at 19:07

Posted by: whups (13246) 

yep i do marje , not so much j but i see j on a regular basis down ashton . i,ll let him know iv,e been in touch with you .

Replied: 30th Dec 2008 at 20:50

Posted by: whups (13246) 

sorry marje . i mean not so much g .

Replied: 30th Dec 2008 at 20:52

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

haha .have you been on the pop brian?yes do.i was in ashton last week visiting my mothers.any way brian how are you going on.

Replied: 30th Dec 2008 at 20:55
Last edited by trixie: 30th Dec 2008 at 21:07:35

Posted by: bambam (3052)

All the best lanky, and trixie for 2009.

Replied: 30th Dec 2008 at 23:59

Posted by: whups (13246) 

as well as can be i suppose .

Replied: 31st Dec 2008 at 01:25

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

" HAPPY NEW YEAR"to all on ww.xx

Replied: 31st Dec 2008 at 09:11

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

A Happy New Year ....

.... to all you ST.HELENS lot, from all us Metropolitan Borough of Wigan lot!

Replied: 31st Dec 2008 at 18:43

Posted by: bambam (3052)

are you trying to wind em all up tonks.

Replied: 1st Jan 2009 at 13:11

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

whooo tonker wind people .i dont believe that hes like that!!!

Replied: 1st Jan 2009 at 15:12

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

bambam,can you help me.i saw a photo of my cousin a while ago and i cant find it now,it was of john hughes on the school field with 2 other lads he was playing a guitar,have you any idea who put it on?+how i find it.

Replied: 1st Jan 2009 at 16:39
Last edited by trixie: 1st Jan 2009 at 16:49:21

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi Trixie, the photo was put on by Lyndon crompton, you will find it under photos of wigan, {album} go to schools, its under North ashton Holy trinity, regards bam.

Replied: 1st Jan 2009 at 20:17

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

thanks bam bam.i have looked there but never seen it.did you have a good new year?

Replied: 1st Jan 2009 at 20:27

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

bam bam.you would know what i mean when i say i lived on the other side of the water from downall green .

Replied: 1st Jan 2009 at 20:30

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Had a good christmas and new year thanks trixie, other side of water mmmmmm did you live in brockstedes, i know there was a brook running straight through d/green, one was commonly known as the dam, same brook also run through booths brow rd just before the incline.

Replied: 1st Jan 2009 at 20:54

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

yes booths brow road.the water is the boundery,

Replied: 1st Jan 2009 at 20:57

Posted by: bambam (3052)

yipee glad i got summat reet, have you had a belting christmas an new year trixie.

Replied: 1st Jan 2009 at 21:11

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

yes thanks.funny though last night there were'nt half as many fireworks here as there usually is.when they split the village up they decided to use the stream as the boundery so we were never in st helens.i hope that answers mr tonks question.

Replied: 1st Jan 2009 at 21:18

Posted by: bambam (3052)

nice one trixie, mr tonks loves to wind them greeners up dun he, was talking to willie and janice ryder at weekend they are going to put some photos on w/world of old d/green, i will not remember pics as they date back to 20s 30s but can't wait to see em

Replied: 1st Jan 2009 at 21:32

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

i think you meam willie,his mum was maureen dad bill?did they move to dellside?

Replied: 1st Jan 2009 at 21:35

Posted by: bambam (3052)

yes trixie willie's dad bill lived there, but willie & janice still live in the area, i believe the pics they have are of willie's grandad and pics of old d/green which i unfortunatley will not remember, but we have some good memories on this blog namely bentlegs, dougie,fwalford,art, and many more hopefully these old heroes will remember it.

Replied: 1st Jan 2009 at 21:56

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

should be interesting to see.i think willie lived in brocestedes ave when we left,

Replied: 1st Jan 2009 at 22:05
Last edited by trixie: 2nd Jan 2009 at 08:57:06

Posted by: bambam (3052)

ya possibly right trixie, i know where he lives now but not to sure where he lived when he married janice, you would not be getting him mixed up with his bro kenny by any chance.

Replied: 1st Jan 2009 at 22:15

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

yes your right it was kenny the eldest,

Replied: 2nd Jan 2009 at 08:59

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone.Hope 2009 is very good to everyone.

Replied: 2nd Jan 2009 at 16:03

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Thanks Tina, all the best to you tom & kids for 2009.

Replied: 2nd Jan 2009 at 16:24

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

bambam you forgot something!!

Replied: 2nd Jan 2009 at 23:17

Posted by: bambam (3052)

oh sorry sis happy birthday love

Replied: 4th Jan 2009 at 22:12

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

happy birthday tina.+happy new year.

Replied: 5th Jan 2009 at 14:58

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

happy birthday tina.+happy new year to every one

Replied: 5th Jan 2009 at 18:57

Posted by: carlos the jakal (16)

bam bam hope you had a great sober time at christmas and new year. I was watching super league review on sky and am sure i saw flintsone stewarding at warrington. Bumped in to Ken bithell just before xmas was asking bout you hoe things are good for you

Replied: 5th Jan 2009 at 21:33

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi carl, had a good xmas & new year thanks, hope you had same, i think it could have been flinstone he lives with a girl in warrington, would like to see ken again but problably would not recognise him without baseball cap ha ha

Replied: 6th Jan 2009 at 20:51

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi tina are you out there, did you have a good birthday.

Replied: 9th Jan 2009 at 19:55

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

Hi bambam had a great birthday thanks.Stated back work on the 5th Jan,after 2 months off work,its killing me.I missed my class and glad to be back.Hope all is well with everyone,give everyone my best talk to you soon. miss you all love tina

Replied: 10th Jan 2009 at 20:18

Posted by: bambam (3052)

oh thanks sis, glad your'e all ok it's hard starting back work after the festive season.

Replied: 10th Jan 2009 at 22:48

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

bambam did you see any old friends over the holiday season?

Replied: 10th Jan 2009 at 23:04

Posted by: bambam (3052)

No tina i did'nt, never went out i was baby sitting for our donna, had a quiet chrimmie.

Replied: 11th Jan 2009 at 17:06

Posted by: whups (13246) 

hiya dav , just put another school pic on the schools blog under rectory . take a look , u might know some of them ( ha-ha ) got most of em , but not all . u maybe able 2 help me out .

Replied: 12th Jan 2009 at 21:56

Posted by: whups (13246) 

hi bert , who,s lightbulb . he seems 2 remember me playing darts ? .

Replied: 12th Jan 2009 at 22:00

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

hi brian i can see our john on your photos.does he know?

i didnt see you on any.

Replied: 12th Jan 2009 at 22:13
Last edited by trixie: 12th Jan 2009 at 22:14:40

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi bri, i've seen the photo i do remember a lot of them but i only started in 65, forgot about kenny speakman tragicaly he's no longer with us, its so good to see old greeners bri have you anymore,

Replied: 12th Jan 2009 at 22:33

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

bambam you started school in 65 was I born? ha ha ha

Replied: 14th Jan 2009 at 00:10

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hey ya little whipper snapper, are you taking mickey outa ya big brother.

Replied: 14th Jan 2009 at 07:37

Posted by: whups (13246) 

hi marge , yep i,m on the rectory one . iv,e put on the names that i can remember . no doubt someone will hopefully fill in the blanks at some stage .

Replied: 14th Jan 2009 at 09:50

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

HI BRI, I FOUND YOU ON THE PHOTO.OHHHH SO CUTE.GOOD OLD DAYS HE .

Replied: 14th Jan 2009 at 10:53

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi whups, have you any old photos of dgreeners.

Replied: 16th Jan 2009 at 08:03

Posted by: whups (13246) 

not as yet dav , but i,m putting another pic on 2day from wen i was at the central school . u may know some on that . if i find anymore i,ll put them on & let u know .

Replied: 16th Jan 2009 at 15:58

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

hi brian i had a look at you photo,cant miss your lovely blonde curly hair.

Replied: 16th Jan 2009 at 17:17

Posted by: bambam (3052)

trixie's right bri, could'nt miss you amongst that lot you had a good head of hair, bet you wish you still had it in this weather eh.

Replied: 17th Jan 2009 at 21:24

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

bambam is brian bald now????

Replied: 18th Jan 2009 at 08:55

Posted by: bambam (3052)

can't say he's bald trixie, his scalp has grown through his hair.

Replied: 18th Jan 2009 at 10:28

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

oh i see.poor thing all them lovely curls gone.

Replied: 18th Jan 2009 at 11:46

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi trixie, bri had a good head of hair in his younger days as you probably know, as you say all them lovely curls gone we will have to get him a jackson wig {a blonde one though}lol

Replied: 18th Jan 2009 at 22:58

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

ye he must be feeling the cold now.he could have made a fortune growin +sellin his hair,+perhaps had a wig made for his later life eh.lol(were only jokin bri).

Replied: 19th Jan 2009 at 09:10

Posted by: bambam (3052)

yo tina & lanky where are ya both, have ya fell owt wi us.

Replied: 20th Jan 2009 at 22:02

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

no bambam just on the side earwigging.Where did that thick blond hair go?in the photo you look like you want to cry.Whats wrong ? got a full lode !!!!!!!!!!

Replied: 21st Jan 2009 at 14:07

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hey whipper snapper, i still got all my blonde hair it cost's me a small fortune keep going barbers, i could make a couple of wigs for the other two ha ha

Replied: 21st Jan 2009 at 21:15

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

good for you bambam.Action man needs a new wig,maybe your shavings could help him!.You are the OLDEST it all happens to you 1st ha ha ha ha

Replied: 22nd Jan 2009 at 12:40

Posted by: bambam (3052)

i will not be first on this occasion, i may be eldest but still got all mi own hair, have you seen the other two lately.

Replied: 22nd Jan 2009 at 19:35

Posted by: tonker (27928) 

bambam, I met up with a cousin of mine tonight, haven't seen him for years, he used to work with Joe 'Troll', Dennis. I'm sure you'll remember him, he lives in Downall Green Road.

Replied: 22nd Jan 2009 at 21:07

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi tonks,i probably will but terrible with names,i will know him if i see him.

Replied: 23rd Jan 2009 at 03:36

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi Tina are you out there, not communicated for a while.

Replied: 24th Jan 2009 at 19:52

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

bambam I,m here .I,v got some old photos trying to scan them, then I will send them to you
love BABY sis

Replied: 25th Jan 2009 at 15:20

Posted by: bambam (3052)

oh thanks tina look forward to that.

Replied: 26th Jan 2009 at 16:34

Posted by: lanky11 (4091) 

Hi every one just checking your all ok

Replied: 26th Jan 2009 at 17:24

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

lanky11 nice to see you again, all is well I hope

Replied: 27th Jan 2009 at 00:23

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Hi lanky, nice to hear from you it's been so quiet on here without you girls and your banter.

Replied: 29th Jan 2009 at 07:36

Posted by: tina m lynaugh (233) 

bambam good photos of usa,when are you coming ?don,t worry bigger people than you fly ha ha ha ha ha

Replied: 29th Jan 2009 at 12:46

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Ha Ha funny, will look to come over when i get back on mi feet, having all sorts of probs over here at moment,ony working three day a week as well, but not to worry it will sort itself out.

Replied: 29th Jan 2009 at 18:03

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

bambam hope you don't mined me saying this,but this thread was so popular at first that it got to big and takes to long to change from one post to another,
Please would you think about starting a new thread

Replied: 29th Jan 2009 at 19:31
Last edited by dougie: 31st Jan 2009 at 09:01:31

Posted by: bambam (3052)

ok dougie, that sounds like a good idea however not to sure how to change name to ex-downallgreener 1 i have tried in edit but had no luck can you help please.

Replied: 29th Jan 2009 at 22:06

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Hi Bam Sorry about asking you to change it I don't think you can but makes no difference can still put a link to it
does it take a long time to upload this thread,

Replied: 29th Jan 2009 at 22:42
Last edited by dougie: 31st Jan 2009 at 08:58:35

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Bam It's big you will find it may take a short time to upload it's opening a new web-page so that anyone reading it can answer on the new thead (ex-Downall Greeners 2)with out going off the threads, hope you can understand this Lol

Replied: 29th Jan 2009 at 22:53

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

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Replied: 30th Jan 2009 at 00:23
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Posted by: trixie (5050) 

wooooooooo this thread is soooooo long,you can have a cup o' tea while youe waitin.....is blue bell still open?any body know?

Replied: 30th Jan 2009 at 21:13

Posted by: dougie (5019) 

Trixie Bambam may try to do something about it I think only he can make the change,other people that like looking at this thread should also say if they think it's getting to big instead of just waiting for it to die

Replied: 30th Jan 2009 at 21:29

Posted by: suesa (645)

Yes I agree with you Dougie, it takes ages to load but must be honest if it were my post I wouldn't know where to start to make changes to it, though it does sound as if it would be better. Hope Bambam is more knowledgable in these things than I am LOL!

Replied: 30th Jan 2009 at 22:01

Posted by: bambam (3052)

NEW THREAD STARTED CALLED ex downall greeners2

Replied: 30th Jan 2009 at 22:55
Last edited by bambam: 30th Jan 2009 at 23:03:10

Posted by: acr47 (59)

Dougie, you seem to know everyone. Do you know any Adamsons?

Replied: 6th Feb 2011 at 17:48

Posted by: jouell (4705)

acr47 I posted on the ex dgreeners3 thread.. re Adamsons...

Replied: 6th Feb 2011 at 17:54

Posted by: bambam (3052)

Replied: 26th Jan 2014 at 00:10

Posted by: technobass (17) 

Hi everyone, i remember dave lewis went school with him, cracking laugh,

Replied: 5th Apr 2016 at 18:13

Posted by: technobass (17) 

i see haryo is on here LOL Howdy partner

Replied: 5th Apr 2016 at 18:21

Posted by: technobass (17) 

Rectory school photo above, a few names for ya`ll. Colin Postlethwaite, Graham whittaker , Brian cunnlife , Owd Harry on left hiding his stick , behind his back, and Form Teacher Mr learly. a few others i remember faces but not names.

Replied: 5th Apr 2016 at 18:34

Posted by: trixie (5050) 

We are on downall greeners 7 now.
This is an old posting.

Replied: 5th Apr 2016 at 20:25

Posted by: technobass (17) 

opps ok

Replied: 5th Apr 2016 at 20:40

Posted by: bert (704)

hi whups I was talking to BERNARD RIGBYS cousin yesterday and he informed me he was working for asda in Sctland last he heard and as he knew all the girls were dead.

Replied: 28th Feb 2017 at 09:44

 

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