Monthly Archives: May 2016

9th October, 1994: I just about managed to keep order in the Methodist Hall.

“I was responsible for 11 Pathfinders, and Alexa, joining a coach trip to York for a rally. I had already had a Dad on the phone anxious that he was sending his 3 girls! He couldn’t have been more worried … Continue reading

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7th October, 1994: Organising a trip to York for Sunday school young teenagers.

“It was a treat in church only having to sing with Music Group and not have to lead ‘Pathfinders’ or make coffee. I was having to prepare the next lesson for the youth group though, on ‘drugs’! Also I’m organising … Continue reading

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1st October, 1994: I like the fact that you get serious coffee and tea breaks at Library HQ.

“I went off to work at Beverley Library HQ in Lord Roberts Road. While the trailer library is off the road it makes a welcome change to work in Beverley and it was very quiet as most of the staff … Continue reading

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22nd September, 1994: End of an era, no more waiting at the school gate.

“I went to school assembly where Alexa was presented with her Vice-Captain’s Badge. Walked into town and did some shopping and bought £100 worth of leggings and jumpers from Laura Ashley then went home and did some typing for SW … Continue reading

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15th September, 1994: Difficult to sing about ‘love’ when the children are fighting.

“So much rain that Steve walked to the station in his office suit and wellies. Meanwhile I spent an hour in the house looking for lost items. The weather got worse and there was a warning for the next 3 … Continue reading

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11th September, 1994: Steve plays a part in creating a new village in Hull.

“As I was going out to Music Group practice I noticed my name was in the Parish Magazine as joining the Sunday School Pathfinder team. I was a bit nervous for leading my first session with the 11 to 14 … Continue reading

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7th September,1994: Life is easier now the children are at the same school.

“Collected James just off the motorway at Hardwick Hall. The Inn was closed so we had to go elsewhere for Sunday lunch. Father-in-law was bad tempered and I felt anxious. At home on our last day of the school holidays … Continue reading

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3rd September, 1994: ESAW: End of Summer Activities Weekend.

“Wheldrake village was a place we needed to visit for Alexa to see the Brownie House and church so we had a picnic there. We had to get back for Alexa’s swimming and a meeting for me about Pathfinder Sunday … Continue reading

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29th August, 1994: James is to stay with his Grandparents, on his own for the first time.

“Bank holiday weekend started with a lovely sunny morning. Steve was putting the gates together and we were leisurely going about our chores and not hurrying to pack for Solihull. Christine and Christopher came over for a chat about childminding. … Continue reading

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26th August, 1994: James’ last tie was on elastic but this is serious stuff for junior school.

“A house full of children and the chimney sweep came. In idle moments I was typing up transcriptions of Wills. I had some peace in the evening babysitting at Rowena’s and read my books on being a Sunday School Pathfinder … Continue reading

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