Val
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Looks some of you are talking about my former home. My dad was landlord from 1957-1971. I have lots of happy memories there most of them good.Yes we did have the occasional fight(cabaret) including one on my 18th when the club room upstairs was gatecrashed by the Beacon lot!!. Thursday nights were also eventful. Dad had a run with Alvin Lee of the Jaybirds (who later became famous with Ten Years After) who wouldn't stop playing when time was called so dad cut the electric to his guitar. After the groups we had the Thursday night disco with DJ Kevin Hopcroft.
Remember all those names that's been mentioned especially the Renolds and Miller Newman.
Couldn't all be bad as I met my husband there!!.
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I can remember the cowboy who used to come in the Cocked Hat, not sure if its the same one but he used to get on stage in the back room and sing.
You seem about the same age as me, how often did you frequent the Cocked Hat, did you live on the estate?
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Remember the chippie well Kath we used to have gravy on the chips. A lot of the motorcycle lads used to park next to the wall.
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The shops next to the Cocked Hat as far as I can remember were the chemist then Hadlums fish and chips, Mellors the grocers,Fowlers the newsagents and then the Co-op not sure whether the small shop you refer to was the co-op butchers although we always got our meat from the butchers near Coleby Road..
Bottom end (Cinderhill) was Heywoods the grocers, Priestleys hardware, Fish and chip shop, Smeetons butchers, Fords, Marsdens, Hairdressers or Barbers, and Cinderhill pharmacy.
I may have some wrong or missed some out
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Think there used yo be another pub in Chilwell called The Red Lion near the bottom of Hallams Lane.
Val
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Thanks Fynger
Looks like it was at the Depot then, couldn't think where else it could be.
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Anybody know of a cinema or theatre in Chilwell called the Globe, see attached link.
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Same here lemon juice, golden syrup and ice cream yummy
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I have still got a copy, read it ages ago, can't remember it all, will have to read it again
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Fascinating
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No, had it on the PC. Allan just tried the squeezebox, and it works OK on that as well. Now listening to you as I do the ironing! Wondering who is on the picture is on the squeezebox!!
Cannot get it you on the radio though.
Val
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Good luck Craig, hope it goes well, will tune in next week
Val
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yes i got it
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Val, i am still in touch with Linda although she lives in Majorca now.....
Hi
I did know she was still in Majorca but as I understand it her and Andy have split up
Val
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Judy and Len Horne used to keep the white hart at Daybrook until they moved to the priory in Beeston until retirement........
I used to work for Len and Judy at the Priory lovely couple still see Judy occasionally but unfortunately Len died quite a few years ago.
Val
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Lots of things seem to get smaller when you get older!!!
Val
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Yes great to see the site back on, Thanks.
Val
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We know someone who keeps his decorations up inside!! the house till about May, don't we Craig.
Val
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Very good, did the Sydney Harbour bridge walk a couple of years ago, fantastic views would have been even better if it had been at New Year .
Val
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One of my favorites too
Val
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Hi Whatton
I remember the houses being built in the old brick quarry, when did you live on Oakdale, I have lived in Chilwell since 1968 and on Burton since 1972.
Val
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Merry Christmas to everybody and hope you all have a Good New Year
looking forward to all your postings next year
Val
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Went passed the Queen Adelaide at Swingate, Kimberley today, all closed up and looked empty. Another one bites the dust.
Val
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Just had a week down in Cornwall walking the coastal paths they keep you fit.
Beefsteak if you are moving to Par there is nice walk from there to Polkerris along the cliff top to a nice pub( Rashleigh Arms) selling real ale and good food.
Val
The Cocked Hat
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I agree Kath it didn't really do us any harm growing up on the estate.
I'm sorry I didn't make the meet up when you were over I had the bug that was doing the rounds so will have to try again next time.