Where are they now

Brian Gower

Country: Australia

Maidstone I remember it well: Just a suggestion, but would it be possible to create a section purely to find friends we once knew?

I emmigrated to Australia in 1981 and left so many friends behind. I'm now 64 and would love to be able to contact long lost friends.

To Godfrey Medhurst. I started Westborough Secondary Modern in 1959 and remember Mr Diamond well. I also used to drink with Mr Pope, Mr Letchford and others that came later (not in 1959 of course).

Thanks for these little reminders.

robin beames Maidstone I remember it well: Brian Swain, that rings a bell,I believe you were a year ahead of me at school Brian but met you in Nairobi 1960 ? we were both in the army. Be nice to hear from you. St. Peters Church is still standing ! It was st. Pauls that burned down in about 1960 I believe.

Terry McKenna Maidstone I remember it well: Anyone remember or know what happened to Brian Hampshire? Formerly of St Francis RC Primary and lived in Harrietsham, on the caravan site circa 1954-1960. I think Hugh Shannon remembers his actual address: Did i remember that right Hugh? Another name is Ray Smith who lived next door to the Butchers at the Allen Street end of Hedley Street with his "Uncle" Cyril!! And lastly James Beal who lived at the "Posh" end of Holland Road (78!!) near the Sitingbourne Road end! He was a great mate of Jim Yarwood and yes Jim i'm still "looking". Ironically James went to Bristol University (where i live: Bristol that is!). He is an Artist of some distinction and i think has his own "Gallery" and is known as James A Beal. That should get a few heads "scratching". Brian Swain it was indeed St Pauls (Near the prison walls)that burnt down in about 1960 and could be seen for miles around!! I can see this section getting lots of similar requests Peter!!

Boo Jones Country: Thailand Maidstone I remember it well: Hi, does anyone no the where abouts of Alan Leedham, I think correct spelling, he went to Senacre School and after worked for his dad who was a manager of a coal yard in Maidstone, also was a scooter mod with Vespa 125cc, left Maidstone in the early 60s moving to London ? his ex/girlfriend was Shirley Muggerridge from Derby Rd Shepway he would be around 66/67 age now, would love to have a chat about the old days, if anyone knows were Alan is, please let me no on this web/site cheers Boo.

Boo Jones Country: Thailand Maidstone I remember it well: Boo Jones many thanks to Leslie and Dennis, Im sorry to say Leslie but do not remember your name but of course the names you mention do remember and my family but its very nice to hear from you many thanks, Dennis that is sad to hear about Alans wife but great that you have seen him its him for sure I do remember his younger brother Dave, my e/mail address is jjphuket@yahoo.com if you see either one could you pass it on and ask them to contact me, many many thanks and to your w/site Pete never lets me down. Boo

roger miles

Maidstone I remember it well: Looking for Mick Roberts. Worked in Chiesmans in Carpets mid 1960's. Last seen in Week street outside Courts furnishers.Also the youg lady who worked on the staff canteen in Chiesmans and who lived in Coxheath.

barry hynes

Maidstone I remember it well: Hello Roger,with ref to Mick.Roberts,went to school with Mick and to my knowledge is still selling carpets when i spoke to him a couple of years ago.Mick i believe still lives in College rd or Shearls Cresent the old family home, i think i know the house so ill try to get in touch with him and tell him youre asking about him in fact im sure hes in the phone book.Good luck anyway Roger.

Boo Jones

Country: ThailandMaidstone I remember it well: Boo again same wine different bottle, still trying to track down Alan Leedham Ex senacre, Blue Vespa 125cc Sportiqe, worked for his dad in coal yard in Maidstone, then moved to London, although previously believed to be related to a tragic wife death in Harrietsham many years ago, this has proved to be incorrect, if any one knows his where abouts please leave word on this site, or if a member of his family could shed some light it would be much appreciated, its been over 45 years maybe mission impossibe, cheers Boo.

Sandra Evenden

Country: South AfricaMaidstone I remember it well: In answer to Wendy Gearings recollections of Maidstone I worked at Prunells from 1962-1968 when Barney introduced the Chinese restaurant next door. As many others in this chat line I attended school at St Pauls, North Borough and Vinters Girls. I lived in Knowel Road and later in Barming where my Dad lived until his death in 2008. I remember Mr Jones and Mr Hopkins at North Borough and a boy called Max Shingler! Miss Downing and Ms Bret were at Vinters. At our last years talent show at Vinters a group of us blacked our faces and got on stage to bang a drum and sing'In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight. Unknown to me then in 1968 I took the free passage offered to South Africa and have lived here ever since. It would be great to hear from someone who was at school with me. Fond memories are of Penenden Heath,Vinters Park, Boxley Hills. The Pilgrims cafe in Bank St. I danced at 'The Star' and went to the Ritz and Granada cinemas. I also attended Anne Thorbans ballet school held in the Old Palace...

Hi Sandra was that Prunellas?

sharon kemp

Maidstone I remember it well: Hi Dennis . I sent you a message through facebook , did you get it ?? it said youe hometown was medway ?

John Hurkett

Maidstone I remember it well: Looking for ANGIE BROOKER We was school mates although Angie Went to South Borough and I went to Oldborough Manor - This would be in 1960

Peter Dean

Maidstone I remember it well: Does anyone remember these names from the Fiesta days of 1965 and onwards,Jejff Orielly,Dennis Coulter,Keith White,Divy Hughes, Dave Moon,Ron Tap, Bob Walker,Bob harvey,Sam slythe,Dave LLoyd, Lou Vinten,Moll Mulley,Moll Pattenden,Jango,Dave Hunt and many more. The girls i remember Mary Gobels,Sally Hucksted,Teresa Butcher,Pat Walters,Jean Smith,Jill Emmett,Carole Greenstreet,Chris Moody,Jackie Bouquet,Barbara Donald. Anyone remember more names.