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- MESSAGE BOARD - Remove the 'REMOVE:SPAM' from email addresses prior to reply
Remembrance Service I was very moved during the service and also outside at the cenotaph seeing most of the local services presenting poppy wreaths. I was, however, very dissapointed in NOT seeing the local Fire Fighting Service present. I have attended this service year after year and probably seen them in presence about once or twice! I really think this is a VERY poor do! It's amazing how they seem to turn out for carnival etc, but not for the Remembrance Service. I just wondered if anybody could shine any light on this? The Fire Brigade had a lot of envolvement during the wars and I'm sure the community of New Mills would appreciate seeing the members of the town's Fire Service Present at more of the civic ceremonies held in the town. There was a Wreath taken to New Mills Fire Station by a Councillor every year up until about 2 years ago and for 2 years on the run it was not paid for by the men at New Mills and was not taken to the Cenotaph to be placed. So fair enough to the Councillor who probably thought it was not worth wasting their time anymore. Yet you will see them struting their stuff on Carnival day! They always manage to turn out for things like that. I was also at this service on 11th November and it was really nice to see all the services represented - and long should it continue. It was an embarrasment to you I'm afraid lads.
The Fire Crew was probably not available - As per usual.
Hello - I'm hoping that some one out there can help me contact some friends that over the years I've lost contact with? My name is Charmaine Trelfa (nee Doyle), I'm looking in particular for Joanne Stanway, Samantha Copesteak and Anne Lawton. We all went to St George's primary and I moved away in 1988. Although we all stayed in touch for a while we've lost contact and I'd love to get a chance to chat again!! Thanks if you can help - trello@REMOVE:SPAMntlworld.com (21 Nov 07)
Disability Equality - St. George's C. E. Primary School, Church Lane, New Mills, needs your help!
I am looking at holding some craft fairs in the area next year and I am looking for crafters who would be interested in having stalls. I am also on the lookout for venues to hire for the fairs. If you are a crafter or have a venue please get in touch with me. Cheers. Daryl Stocker (5 Nov 07) daryl@REMOVE:SPAMjacaru.co.uk
Hi this is Colin Jakes, retired geordie teacher & son of Jack & Joan Jakes of St.Georges Rd. My sister Carol is a retired teacher & Eunice my other sister is a care worker, both live in Canada.
I'm trying to find out more about a folk group called Pennine folk a.k.a. as the Pennines. Can anyone tell me how to get in touch or if it's possible to buy their C.D.s - Jill - (3 Nov 07) jillREMOVE:SPAMbouskill@hotmail.com
NEW SHOPS IN NEW MILLS -
JUST A QUICK MESSAGE TO LET ALL THE PEOPLE OF NEW MILLS KNOW OF THE NEW SHOPS IN THE INDOOR MARKET !
New Mills Primary School have made music their priority for the forthcoming term - this sounds like a most refreshing change - with different types of music being featured during the period. Tomorrow (11th October) sees the start of this enterprise when at 1.30pm the Tideswell Male Voice Choir are to sing to the entire school. This is to be a jolly occasion and it is hoped that the event will enhance the children's enjoyment and interest in singing. Over recent years, Male Voice Choirs in general have had difficulty in recruiting new members (particularly younger members)and this is a trend which the Tideswell Male Voice Choir in particular are determined to reverse. Being part of a choir is a wonderful thing - not only is singing in harmony with others a most exquisite thing to do - often your hair stands on end with the beauty of the chords - it is fun, is very social - and is actually good for you. Few things in life can be better! The choir want to get this message across and hope that the children will grow to appreciate this wonderful world of singing and music in general.
Please can anyone help me with the name of a company, possibly in the New Mills area - I have been told that it is something like A F Methological Resources Ltd - any ideas please? Fae
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew of a local (New Mills ideally) community netball team for under 16's?
My daughter is keen to join one but the only thing I can seem to find is a footy team.
I has living in New Mills on Bridge St with some foster family for 8 years and the High Peak and Derbyshire split up and I had to move to Derby. I am triying to get back to New Mills as it is the place to be, but the council says that I don't have a connection to New Mills, but I went to school in New Mills and then Glossop, so how are they saying that (I don't have a connection anywhere as I was brought up in care). Can any one help or give some advice. I'm 22 now living in Rochdalel. My email is frank162000@REMOVE:SPAMhotmail.co.uk or frank162000uk@REMOVE:SPAMyahoo.co.uk
Just wanted to say what an excellent job you have done on the website displaying the festival events - even a programme download this year. The New Mills web site is a valuable source of information to everyone, thanks very much for all your efforts keeping us all up to date with what's happening in the town. Pat (31 Aug 07)
Does anyone know the where abouts of my Grandfather or any information about him. He lived in Newmills i think his surname was Goulding. He had two children my father Philip and his daughter June. He moved to Australia when my father was very young. Please can anyone help please email me at lee.reynolds79@REMOVE:SPAMntlworld.com.
Hello everyone, I was born in New Mills in 1970 and lived there until I was 14. I remember growing up with a great friends and I would love to get in touch with them. My Mum and Dad used to own the Fish and Chip shop called Lucky Tree. The people I am looking for are Julie Simmons as well as Julie and Paul Crossland (they were cousins). I now live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and I think about my friends all the time. If you know who I am I would love to hear from you. Thanks. William Chung whopper8REMOVE:SPAM8@shaw.ca (6 Aug 07)
I have just seen your site and I have started to research my family tree which so far leads me to New Mills I am looking for the family name of Sweetmore my G,G,G,grandfather lived in New Mills and died there. He is buried in St Georges cemetery along with his wife Mary his son William and his wife Hannah and his granddaughter Susannah. Other ancestors were born lived and worked there, I would love to find any living relatives descended from the Sweetmore family sometimes spelt Sweatmore or Swetmore. Hiya Carol
We are trying to track down a great and experienced mobile hairdresser. If you know of anyone, could you please email me their details/phone number. Many thanks Johanna (8 Jul 07) hartjo_uk@yahoo.REMOVE:SPAMcom
Just in case anyone remembers my mum Mary Sellars, who used to live up Laneside Road and emigrated to New Zealand when she was 81 in 1988, she has just had her 100th birthday in Otumarama Rest home in Nelson, New Zealand. Unfortunatly she broke her hip about 2 months ago and is now in a wheel chair, but until then was still getting around OK and up till 18 mths ago was flatting on her own in Nelson and still doing some of her own baking, whenever anyone called to see her it was "I'll put the kettle we'll have a cuppa"
THE CRYSTAL HERB -
A NEW SHOP THATS OPENING IN THE INDOOR MARKET IN NEW MILLS ON THE 15TH JUNE 2007.
I'm Austin Howard from High Hill road, well used to be, I'm just looking for people who remember me, & vice versa. I went to Spring Bank primary school, I'm looking for ex-school mates & friends to see what we have been doing for the past years. I visit New Mills quite regularly, my cousin lives in New Mills still to this day. a good reason to visit my old childhood village as it were, my father went to Thornsett school, his name was Maurice Howard, Any information would be greatly recieved, please e-mail me by all means. austinhoward@btinternet.REMOVE:SPAMcom. Many thanks. (2 Jun 07)
We are a recently married couple looking for a house in the New Mills area. Are you thinking of selling? Ideally we would like a 2-3 bedroom house. We would consider renting for 6 months so if you are a landlord please let us know of any houses for rent in the area. Thanks and look forward to hearing from you. karen6056@REMOVE:SPAMhotmail.co.uk (26 May 07)
I am trying to contact Lisa Walsh, who attended New Mills School with her older brother Sean in the 1980s. I know that Lisa now lives in Offerton, but have lost her address. Anyone know how to contact her? Reply to akhennesseyREMOVE:SPAM@aol.com (21 May 07)
The Tea Dance group are looking for a music centre which will play CDs, so that the organist could have a break, also for CDs to play. They are looking for new premises suitable for them to float by with the music, in case Sett Valley House closes down, but the hire must be very reasonable. Reply via this website. (28 Apr 07)
26 year old guitarist looking for musicians to jam with in the New Mills / Hayfield / Stockport area. Lots of influences but main influence is the RHCP. Currently studying for RGT Grade 3 guitar exam and would like to other people to practice with in the evenings / start band with. Would really like to hear from any other musicians. rich_guitar7REMOVE:SPAM@hotmail.co.uk / 07956 024271
Can anyone let me know if they are holding any craft fairs in the area this year, and if they are let me know how to contact them to book a stall. (3 Apr 07)
I am just woundering if there is going to be a better fair that lasts longer this year for New Mills carnival!!! - Katie (2 Apr 07)
Hi. I'm looking for a Drummer, Bass player and a pianist/organ player to put together a Blues Rock band. To gig both covers & originals.
Preferably aged 18-35, but not essential as long as they are committed & easy to get on with. Looking to rehearse locally.
As a previous message states by Scott McKenzie on the 14th Feb, there is concern about Ed Weatherall, as he appears to have disappeared off the face of the planet on the 2nd of Feb. Quite alot of us are concerned for his welfare as it's been nearly a month now since anyone heard anything off him. If anyone has any information whatsoever about his situation, please contact me at > JohnnyMoonREMOVE:SPAM@Hotmail.co.uk. Many Thanks.
Just thought I'd let you all know, I have left New Mills and gone back to Macc, I am stoping at my daughters untill I find some were to live. Goodbye everyone - Martin John Jackson
Accommodation is required for a Nepalese Student hoping to Study at Manchester University. This would be from next September (2007) and would be for the first year only (or part of that year). Does anyone take lodgers these days? Any information or offers will be gratefully received. Reply via this website. (16 Feb 07)
If anyone knows Ed Weatherall, then could you let him know there are a few people concerned for his welfare as he's not been in contact with anyone for around a fortnight now. And we want to make sure he's alright, as he owes us money lol. - Scott McKenzie (14 Feb 07)
I went to new Mills grammar school in 1967 for one year only, then mover to Tunbridge Wells in kent.
Derbyshire Toy Library is looking for a place within New Mills that could be used to store and hand out toys, for the benefit of the community. It needs to be secure and accountable, with only the toy library having access to the store. If anyone knows of suitable premises, please contact via this website. (29 Jan 07)
I am conducting the funeral service of the late Nellie DRAKE and would be very grateful to you if you can give me ANY information about the DRAKE family.
Hello to anyone who knows me and to appologise for my comments on my last post (I'd had a few too many). My email address has changed to ronnyjhawleyREMOVE:SPAM@btinternet.com. I'm still serving in the Army and am about to deploy to Afghanistan in the new year. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone.
My internet service provider is Orange. However my connection seems to slow down to below 0.5 meg between say 5 pm and 9 pm ( from 1.8 meg). Is anybody experiencing similar problems? - respond to newmillsweb (8 Dec 06)
Hi. Haven't visited the New Mills message board for ages Just noted your enquiry re Manchester & County Bank, subsequently District Bank. I used to work for District Bank and finished up at Hayfield branch in 1954 when at age 21 I emigrated to New Zealand. Although I lived in New Mills I never worked at District Bank there as staff (perhaps with the exception of the Manager) were not allowed to work at the branch where they lived. I know my father banked with the District, New Mills, and I think the Manager's name then (early 1950s) was Brocklehurst. District eventually became part of NatWest Bank and I did obtain my staff records from their archives. However in 2000 NatWest became part of the Royal Bank of Scotland group who seem to have acquired the archives. You could try www.rbs.com and see whether they could assist you with old photos etc. Did NatWest close the High St premises when District went out of existence? I'm interested to hear it's now a residence. Keith Hamilton (1 Dec 06)
Hi there! I saw Guys and Dolls this friday and it was FANTASTIC! I had a great night and the talent that was on that stage was outstanding! the harmonys and vocal tones was brilliant. I couldnt fault anything! 5 stars!! A very well done! - Scott Slater (25 Nov 06)
Hiya folks back in New Mills. As an old New Miller with my children still living there, I am up in New Mills every weekend. I now live in Nottingham. I thought you may like to know that I and three friends, two of whom still live in New Mills, have an exhibition of our photos on display at Peak Art Cyber Cafe in New Mills until December 4th 2006. We would love to know what you think of them. Still enjoy visiting the old town weekly and to find out what is going on. Daryl Stocker
Hi, Hope everyone is well and doing fine in New Mills. I haven't been back home in New Mills since 2004, I miss it, I guess if you have never left it its hard to imagine missing New Mills, but it takes a hold on you and before you know it your wanting to go back, so we have decided to do so. In 2009 we are going to give it another try this time with my own family, we can hardly wait, it will be like finally going home after a long visit to another place you really didn't want to be......Stay well and get ready the young Canadian returns. Take care New Mills. Gary Thorpe. (14-09-06)
Hiya I am 15 nearly 16 and there is nothing for us to do in new mills of a night time! the youth centre is not as fun as people say we need somewhere to go!! the fonk in a filed was amazing but is only for 18+ but sum people still got in and there should be more stuff like this you should get an arcade somewhere in new mills and also a fayre at 1 wrld festival and a better fayre at the carnival like the one in hayfield! there used to be a teenage night at stax that was okay but now that stax has shut down there aint one so something like that should be set up and the police should try and stay off our back and go for da real criminals ders perves n murderers outthere n all they do is try and find sumit rong with what we do!!!
I am trying to get in contact with anybody who may be related to or who knew my great grandmother, Fanny Draper. Fanny lived in New Mills from 1901. She lived in Meal Street and at 33 Brook Side. In 1920 she gave birth to a daughter, Annie, who was my grandmother. We believe they may have spent some time in a workhouse, possibly at Hayfield. Annie was adopted by Matilda Trotter in 1935 but in what circumstances we're not sure. In January 1928 Fanny married Edwin Wood and gave birth to another daughter, Frances Marjorie Wood on 30th March 1928 in Hazel Grove. They were then living in Bramhall Moor Lane. Frances would be 78 now and it is her we would love to contact. If Frances or any of her friends/relatives are reading this and know anything at all of Frances's whereabouts please email me at simonREMOVE:SPAM@jtaylorcom.fsnet.co.uk. I would love to hear from you.
Hi. I was born Lynnette Nickisson in September 1977 in Buxton and lived in New Mills for a short time with my mother Caryl and siblings Phillip, Maria, And Dianne. I am trying to trace Peter Ward, the only information I have is that he was a car salesman and had 3 or 4 children and lived in the New Mills area. If anyone has any information I would love to hear from them, please email me at sarahnja@REMOVE:SPAMbtinternet.com. Peter Ward would be about 60-65 years old.
Hi my name is Jacqui Dones. I left New Mills in August 1978 with my parents Alan Dones & Carol Dones, and two sisters Jayne & Julie. We moved to New Zealand. I just came across this web site and would like to hear from anyone who may remember me. My Friends were Carol Vine, Adelle, Nancy Stone (just heard from her) & Helen Stafford. My favourite high school teacher was Mr Madden & Mrs Butterfield (Spring Bank School). My mothers family were the Longdons. Henry, Anne, Denise, The twins, John, Andrew etc, also like to hear from my cousins Steven & Susan Fiddler (mother Rose) John & Jeanne Buxton - (20-05-06) jack_tichREMOVE:SPAM@hotmail.com
Can anybody tell me if they are getting speeds over 2 meg ( up to 8 meg). It is extremely difficult to establish what speed is possible at our local telephone exchange. All Internet providers claim to supply speeds up yo 8 meg. However this depends on whether BT or the ISP have upgraded the local exchange or not. There is no point to move to another ISP who is promosing to provide 8 meg, and discover that the local exchange has not been upgraded! So if anybody out there is receiving 8 meg connection please let me know. Sam- New Mills - reply via newmillsweb.com See - http://www.samknows.com/broadband/exchange.php?ecode=MRNEW
Bands required for One World Festival 24th June 2006
My name is Alejandro Siqueiros I use to live (approx 16 years ago) on Church Road. I am from Mexico city. I am wondering if anyone could help me, I'm searching for a friend called Nicola Bradburn, she live in Buxton Rd near to Charlesworth Rd, she has a 2 sister Gerogina Bradburn and Dedy Bradburn. I would love to hear from anyone who find her. If any one remembers please contact me on alexsiqREMOVE:SPAM@yahoo.com (17-3-06)
I have recently been doing a family tree and i have come across relations that lived at 11 Eves Knoll Road New Mills, the father was called Samuel Yates born 1906 who married Sarah Potts, they had 3 children John (Jack)born 1931, William born 1932, Ian born 1935. Samuel was my grandads brother who my father never knew about, as he moved from Derbyshire in 1944 (after his parents split up) down to the midlands with his mother and baby sister. John William (Jack) Yates my grandfather was Samuel’s only brother. If any one knows or has any information on the above names could you please contact me thank you Sarah Bate (Yates) - sarahbate4REMOVE:SPAM@aol.com (27-2-06)
Hi, my name is Phillip Boyle and I am most impressed with your website. Last time I was in New Mills (briefly) was in 1973. My grandparents Sidney Boyle and Annie Elizabeth (Wood) Boyle emigrated to Australia in 1912 and 1914 respectively. My grandfather's younger brother Harry and his family also came to Australia in the 1950's. Family names from the New Mills area, as well as Boyle and Wood, include Lomas, Roberts and Turner. Would be most pleased to hear from anyone who believes that there may be a family connection. phillipREMOVE:SPAM@slycamel.com
IS IT JUST ME OR IS DOG POO TAKING OVER THE STREETS! IM LOOKING FOR AT LEAST 100 VOLOUNTEERS TO SCOOP THAT POOP WITH ME ON FEBRUARY THE 31ST MEET AT THE PRINTERS ARMS BIRCH VALE AT APPROX. 9 AM - I WILL BE THERE, WILL YOU?? BEST REGARDS SAFFRED - Dogpoohaters@hotmail.com
My name is Alejandro Siqueiros I use to live (approx 16 years ago) on Church Road with my family. I went to New Mills School & Sixth Form Centre, left in 1989. I am from Mexico city. I was the only one that speak spanish in the school , I wondering if anyone could help me, I'm searching for a friend called Nicola Branford, Tatum, Emma, Toni Wenings, Simon Wood, Stuard, Tim and I would love to get back in contact with theirs again. Nicola B. live in Buxton RD near to Charlesworth RD, she has a 2 sister and this time she has a horse , Tim live on Church Road and Marsh Lane, he now about her. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. If any one remembers us please contact me on alexsiqREMOVE:SPAM@yahoo.com or siqueirosREMOVE:SPAM@hp.com (27-12-05)
My name is Jeff Worden and I live in Padfield, near Glossop. I would just like to thank the organisers and participants of the Lantern Festival and Fireworks Display on Saturday. The lanterns designs were wonderful and the sight of the Torrs lit up by the fire cans below, and the lanterns being carried over, the Millenium Bridge was a sight I and my companions will treasure for a long time (well, until next year anyway !). Thank you to the folk of New Mills !
Hi there I am currently trying to complete my family tree, around the 1940's a relative of mine moved from london road, buxton to live at 11, eaves knoll road, new mills. I know that his name is samuel yates and that he was born around 1905. He had a brother John william Yates. Does anyone out there either remember this person or know of any relatives - MarkgrindersREMOVE:SPAM@aol.com (27-Sep-05)
Hi there. I have just been having a look around the site, which is great by the way, and came across the message from Brian Lee. I think the two brothers Brian mentioned - the guitarists - were Barrie and Trevor Hill. They were very well known during the 60's/70's around the area and my family and friends said they were great entertainers! They have both now sadly passed away but I know they will be remembered by New Mills locals for a very long time!! Sharon Bonsall (nee Hill) - shazzibREMOVE:SPAM@fsmail.net (23 Sep 05)
Greta Lindsay - Have just "discovered" your website - and was really pleased to read the various messages from folk around the world. I was born in New Mills in 1940 (Greta Lomas - lived on New Street) and attended St George's Church School and then the Grammar School. In 1962 I left New Mills to take employment with P & O Lines on their ships and travelled with them for 10 years. I then came to Australia to live in a beautiful place called Coffs Harbour (north coast of New South Wales) - training home of our (not-doing-so-good) Wallabies rugby team). I have received numerous visitors from New Mills over the years - the Crichlow families, Frank Bullough, Bert Gladwin and just recently David and Kath Washbrook had dinner with us -it is so nice to "catch up" after all these years. My sister Betty left New Mills for South Africa but sadly we lost her several years ago. I still have my older sister Joan Derbyshire who lives in Jubilee Street. I occasionally visit New Mills but not many of my "old" friends are still there. If any of my friends read this I would love to hear from you. Also if anyone has any idea of where I might get my hands on a book that our teacher in standard 3 (Mrs Waterhouse) at St George's School used to read to us every Friday - Golden Country Beyond The Sea - I would dearly love to read this to my granddaughter but have not been able to source the book here. My e-mail address at home is: gretalindsayREMOVE:SPAM@ozemail.com.au and my business is gretaREMOVE:SPAM@travelworldcoffs.com.au. (23 Aug 05)
Please can you help: My name is Brian Lee and although I came from Romiley, I was always up New Mills, where we had a club - the date was about 1961. In the club we had a local rock group with two brothers on guitars. I now live in Hampshire and really would love to get in touch with everyone that remembers me. I also would love to get in touch with Anne Shaw (as she was ) - I believe she got married, but still lives in the area, Anne lived at 41Ollersette Ave. My email address is brian1leeREMOVE:SPAM@ntlworld.com
Hi! My name
is Mike Thorpe, I was born in New Mills, moved to Canada in 1975, I
returned to New Mills in 1986 and remained there until 1988, when I
moved back to Canada. I last visited New Mills in 1993. I would like
to get in touch with my old mates, Derek Courtenay (Dez), Danny, Stephen
Doughty (Doughty), Ducker, Mark Fletcher (Fleck), Rob, and anyone else
who hung around with us. I am currently living in Nova Scotia, Canada.
My email is mikeandjanet@pchg.net. I am married to Janet Carr, have
2 kids Katie and Jonathan. I currently work in the leather trade for
the past 4 years. Past work includes long haul truck driver, bus driver,
concrete mixer truck driver and shoe manufacturer. Would love to move
back to England, miss the way of life and the people I knew. Would like
to know how everyone is doing. I would like to move my family back to
where I was from. Please email me back at mikeandjanetREMOVE:SPAM@pchg.net. Thanks
Mike (16 Jul 05)
Came across
your website and wondered if I could get in touch with friends who were
at Springbank Secondary with me 1962-1966 when my family moved to South
Africa. I now live in Florida USA but my eldest son lives in Maclesfield
so I am often over to see his family and would love to be in touch with
anyone who remembers me. My maiden name was Lynda Longden and I was
in a class of 9 some of the names I remember were Brenda Webster, Adele
Checkley, Ian Longden, Lynn Turner . Hi, anyone out
there from New Mills sec mod. years 59 to 63, or anyone know whereabouts
of Nick von acton - Richard Proctor, rjpmobileREMOVE:SPAM@jjoplc.com. Hi, I'm Barbara and also my son William. I came across this site and I decided to put it on a book mark, it is so easy to understand and great for locol servises, I say good luck to the site. Can any one let me know of any other great sites, thanks barbarap123REMOVE:SPAM@btinternet.com.
Folks I am one
of the Stockers of New Mills. The family has spread far and wide and
sadly many of my aunties and uncles have passed on. I am Derek born
1954 went to Thornsett Primary, Spring Bank sec then at 13 went to the
Grammar. My sis married another well known New Mills youth called Barry
Dent. Hello My name is Frances Draper. I live in BRAINTREE ESSEX. I am trying to find anyone who may remember my dad ALFRED DRAPER. He had a sister called FREDA and A brother called FREDDY. There father was called Fred and they used to live at 3 WOOD STREET before moving to ESSEX after my dad married my mother. They used to love to revisit Dads hometown and stayed at the Pakehorse Inn in Hayfield. Is there anyone who has any memories of the Draper family or maybe any relatives of the DRAPERS still living in the area? I would love to hear from anyone with any info as sadly both my mum and dad have now passed away. Many thanks Frances Email: dcollinaREMOVE:SPAM@lyonshall.wanadoo.co.uk
Hi my name is
Gary Thorpe son of Ken and Eunice Thorpe, I just wanted to let you know
that I have changed my Email address to gthorpe21REMOVE:SPAM@yahoo.ca - this address
is my home so if you remember me or my family write to me. I have been
working in Ireland for the last 6 months and did manage to visit England
for a few weeks. I am back in Canada now and look forward to hearing
from you. Take care Gary. Hiya i was looking
through your website and i think thats its fantastic, alot of hard work
and effort must have been put into it! so welldone! Well i no someone
that lives in new mills and her name is Susie Millington, so if u read
this why not email me n we can chat, i have tried to keep in touch with
you but something must be goin wrong somewhere down the line! Email
me:
I am trying to find an old friend who moved from Hazel Grove in the late 70's early 80' by the name of Sharon Burrows. Her mum and dad's names are Jackie and Stuart. Her mum was originally from the area, I was friends with Sharon for many years as we grew up together. My name then would have been Susan Eley. Any one who knows of Sharon please get in touch sj_spencerREMOVE:SPAM@hotmail.com
I am starting a new Job in Manchester and am looking
for some week night accommodation, Monday to Thursday and would like
to know if anybody knows anybody that could offer me such a thing? The
accommodation I will be looking for would be something like a B &
B but with a special rate for four nights? Or in a family home with
a room available? - Charlotte [contact via website] Hello to everyone
in New Mills - just like to let anyone who is even slightly interested
that I have changed my E-Mail address, though going on the response
so far either no one can be bothered or the inability for people from
New Mills to acknoledge anyone not born and bread there, part of my
reason for joining the Army and getting out, has just proven itself
again. Ah well here goes, ronniejhawleyREMOVE:SPAM@hotmail.com. Hey, hope everyone
is well in New Mills. My name is Gary Thorpe I was born in New Mills
in 1970 and go back every three years or so.I live in Canada but never
really got over leaving my beautiful home land witch we left in 1975
but returned to in 85,86 and part of 87. I miss New Mills and all of
England my email is gthorpeREMOVE:SPAM@biovectra.com I am a chemical operator and
carpenter i would move back home in a heart beet let me know if there's
any job openings and room to let. My mom is a Jakes [Eunice] and my
dad is a Thorpe [Ken]. Hope to here from someone soon! Congratulations
on a terrific Web Site. My wife and I emigrated to Australia in 1966
and we are now retired, and living in a retirement village here in Croydon
which is in the outer Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. I lived in Birch
Vale from birth until 1963, and my father's family were well known in
the district. I went to New Mills Secondary School and left there in
1943. If anyone would like to email me my address is patbillREMOVE:SPAM@netspace.net.au I wonder if
anyone will remember me! Pat Livesley, Mum, Dad, and my twin
sisters Trudi and Wanda, left NM in 1967. We have been in New Zealand
all this time. Mum and Dad are both gone. We used to live in a butcher
shop in Market Place. email to paws_3@hotmail.com
Cheers! Hiya Everyone, My Name
Is Bethen and I am 10yrs old. Our Dancers will be coming to join in
with all the great things happening at your parade, and I am really
looking forward to meeting lots of new friends. I dance for Sparrowhall
Harlequins and I won the Baton Solo Championships in Gt Yarmouth in
March. Mystery
Noise Nuisance Below Hague Bar Rd - For around two months, at night
time, and for long periods during the night, there has been an incessant
calling present in the Goyt Valley area of Hague Bar Rd. It is present
somewhere mid way between New Mills Central Station and Waterside Rd.
It is a single note, a loud and plaintive call that lasts a second or
two (a bird?), it repeats every six seconds and for long periods. Does
anyone know what the source of this annoyance is? As warmer weather
approaches I would like to be able to leave a window open and try to
get some sleep!! - Many thanks, John Rae (27-03-04)
HI
does anybody know Janet Marchington, she used to live on Peak Road in
1978 - this is a old friend who would like to say hi contact me at
Glass57@aol.com 
Hello I used to write to
Derek Stewart from New Mills in the 1950s through a school exchange scheme
with my class in New Zealand. I have wondered what course your life has
taken, Derek. If anyone knows of Derek or family, sister Jean, of Low
Leighton Road I would like to hear. My address is beavann@paradise.net.nz.
Bev Kay (was Kyte) I would just like to say hello to everyone in New Mills that may know me, especially Robert Hill, Peter Townsend and any one else that went to New Mills Comp between 1980 - 1984. My name by the way is Ronnie Hawley and can be contacted at ronald.hawley@tesco.net (27-07-03)
Looking for Ian Havley -
Hi, is there anyone who could help me to find a old friend of mine ?!
Ilost his address and did not have any contact since 1994 ! He was in
the army with the reme. so if anyone knows anything, please e-mail me
! My e-mail address is tamara.dibsdale@blueyonder.co.uk
- Kevin Dibsdale(23-07-03) Please let us introduce
ourselves,we are a family of 5 myself,my partner Darren and our three
children Jade 10yrs, Josh 9yrs, Daniel 6yrs, we are hoping to be moving
into the area 'Jubilee Gardens', everything we've heard about the area
is great, we are currently living in CheadleHulme, we've lived here
for 9 yrs. Any information
on the local activities; voluntary work in the community, Darren has
always been keen to do Park Rangering or anything in that line of activities.
Darren was currently employed as an assistant to a Network Administrator
at TTL Walford Hall,Great Walford ,Alderley Edge his duties entailed
NTserver maintanence, End user trouble shooters,TCIP\NOVELL networks
etc.He also builds and maintains PC's for friends and family.He also
has Warehouse experience where he attained his Fork Lift Truck liscence,he
has worked with steel roller shutters,building and fitting them.If you
have any information on how to find out more for job vacancies in the
area would be a great help.
My name is Donald Robinson, I was a pupil at New Mills Secondary
School from 1941-45 and would welcome any contacts from golden oldies
of the same vintage. In particular I am looking for any information
about Cyril Frith from Furness Vale who was my partner in six form science
and who I lost contact with nearly sixty years ago. Contact prof.robinson@btopenworld.com
.
I'm tracing my family tree
at the moment. It's taken me to New Mills, Hayfield and Rowarth, anyone
out there of the name of Turner Pott or Garratt who has also had a go
at tracing back your family. If so would love to hear from you. New
Mills people you have a great site.
Hi,
my name is Keith Hamilton and I lived in New Mills prior to emigrating
to New Zealand in 1954. At that time my father G.C.Hamilton was Chief
Financial Officer of the New Mills Urban District Council and I worked
for the District Bank. I have been fortunate to have revisited New Mills
a couple of times since then, most recently last August very briefly.
I was delighted to see the town much as I remembered it and in good
heart. I was particularly impressed with the development of the Torrs
and the Millennium Walkway. I believe many of my former school and family
friends have passed away. I have only just discovered the town website
which is great - it must rank as one of the best of its kind for presentation
and content. keitham@xtra.co.nz
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Hi there,
I was browsing through the Message Boards and notice alot of messages
from people trying to find each other. I found this very interesting
and wondered where some of the people were now that I was at school
with. I was at NEW MILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL between 1979-1984. Before
that I attended ST. GEORGES PRIMARY SCHOOL.
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Everyone back in New Mills,You won't have seen us for a while because we are teaching English in the northeast of China in the city of Shenyang (pop. 6 million). We would like to know if there are any schools, organisations or individuals in New Mills who would like penfriends with Chinese students. The students in our university are aged between 17 and 24 and in the middle school, they are aged 12 to 18 and are very keen to establish links with English speaking people. You can use either email or good old fashioned letter writing to correspond with them. If you would like any more information please contact us at the email address below or contact Dan Wiltshire, (give him a hug from both of us if you see him!). Thanks, Shane & Babs Wiltshire - (3-11-02)
Hi there,
My maiden name was Patricia Littleford and I was born in New Mills and
went to St George's School (leaving 1961) and New Mills Grammar School
from 1961-1966. Leaving New Mills in 1972 I lived in Africa for 22 years
and the Middle East for 2 and now living in Glasgow!
Hi everyone, My name's Astrid Wallace and me and my family used to
live in 24 Parkland Avenue before we moved to Germany - that was about
30+ years ago, and we have completely lost touch with my parent's acquaintances
and friends.
I was just
wondering if anyone had any information on the graveyards in New Mills
and the surrounding areas. I need this information for an art project
at school. Thanks. Lauren
(7-6-02).
Hi everyone,
My grandmother
Mary Ann Collins lived at the far end of Lark Hill Terrace until her
death in the mid 1950s. Does anyone know how I can find out anything
about her. I live in NWScotland and am unable to come down myself to
gain access to the New Mills Library records. I didn`t
get very far with info on Mary Ann Collins but perhaps someone will
know some of the Wilson family from New Mills. George Frederick Wilson
married Maggie Whittaker from New Mills in 1906 (Maggie's father was
a photographer). They were married at St. George's Parish Church in
New Mills on the 28th July. They had at least one son Ernest
Wilson, born 1907. Does this ring anybells?
Hi, my name is Harold
Ratcliffe, I went to Spring Bank Secondary Modern School,left in 1951.
My family were Butchers in Low Leighton, I married a girl called Norma
Brunt who attended the same school, her family were butchers as well
in Newtown.
I've been living in NYC. for the last thirteen years, but visit New Mills and my family frequently. I came across this website by accident while looking for local newspapers. Well done, I enjoyed reading all the articles. Suzanne (15-2-02)
Hi New Millonions,
my name is Bryan Sellars, I'm married to Joan Beeden from Chapel-en-le-Frith
and have 2 sons. Joan worked at Watford until 1962, and I grew up at
Laneside Rd. We emigrated to New Zealand 30+ yrs. ago, recently I retired
at 65 only to realise I had lost touch with all my friends from 50 yrs.
ago, James Livesley, Barbara Dent, Edward Fielding, Vernon Horsefield,
or if any one would like to Email us, and reminisce it's bandjsellars@paradise.net.nz
regards Bryan. (21-1-02)
Greetings New Millonians! Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are Ian and Kerry, and we came to visit your town during April/May 2001 with the aim of checking the place out as a potential location to live. We both currently work in Manchester City Centre, so we are looking for honest opinions from any fellow commuters who use the train service from either of your stations. Are they reliable? How much is the average weekly cost? In this harsh weather, do you commuters suffer delays through the 'wrong type of snow'? Also I must say we were gutted to read about the Mill fire, which leads me to ask for honest opinions on the general state of law and order in the town. I know nowhere is safe these days, but having spent the last few years in Withington I could do with a break from general loutish behaviour on my doorstep! Looking forward
to any responses - iankerry@btopenworld.com
- Ian Cafearo
(3-1-02)
MEP CHRIS DAVIES TO BE ARRESTED? A North West Euro-MP is planning to seek arrest for possession of cannabis in a protest aimed at supporting the imprisoned owner of Britain's first Dutch-style 'coffee shop'. Chris Davies (07787 504516), the Liberal Democrat MEP for the North West, will seek on Saturday 15 December at 10.00am to be arrested by Greater Manchester Police for possession of a tiny amount of cannabis resin on a postage stamp. This is likely to take place at the police station, Lee Street, Stockport. He
wants to draw attention to the experience of his constituent, Mr Colin
Davies (no relation), founder of the 'Dutch Experience' coffee shop
in Stockport. Colin Davies, who admits to helping people with medical
problems obtain the drug to relieve pain, is currently in Strangeways
prison on remand while awaiting trial on cannabis-related offences.
He has been repeatedly denied bail despite never having being convicted
of a drugs-related offence. - Shaun Tinslay (12-12-01).
Hiya,
my name is Maria Scott (nee Nickisson) I use to live (approx 25 years
ago) on St Georges Road with my older brother Philip and younger sister
Diane - we all now live in Manchester.
Hi there, ------------------------- Thanks for this message board.
Anne Marie has now finally been able to contact me and we have picked
up our friendship just where we left off all those years ago when we
left Lampeter Uni. Good luck to her for her wedding! Jo (3-1-02)
Hi, My name's Emma Roberts and I used to live in New Mills when I was 5/6 (about 16-18 years ago!!) I used to live at 35 Parkway in New Mills and went to school at the local Primary but I can't remember what it was called - it was a long time ago!!! My mum and dad are called May & Bill Roberts and I have a sister Ann and a little brother William. I am trying to find Martin Poppelwell who I went to school with and who used to live on Mellor Road. If anyone could help me with this at all I would be very grateful. I would also love
to hear from anyone else that I went to school with. Thanks Emma (19-9-2001)
Hi
there
I live in NM & have been running, mainly for fun, around the area and noticed quite a number of other runners out and about. As there is no local road/trail running club I thought it may be a good idea to try and make some contacts and see if there are other people who might want to join together for the odd run or maybe form a local running club. Ann Hallam (21-8-2001)
i think new mills needs a skatepark. The police are on our backs all the time about hanging around on the streets at night but we have no-where to go!!. ive had my name and address taken for no reason at all. Its really bad for young people here. Marple has had a skatepark built so why cant we. (2-8-2001) SEE ISSUES Hello
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