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Always like to see where street names originate from but my personal interest in Ossington Villas was because visiting there was part of my past and I was shocked when my relation mentioned it and I realised I had completely forgotten that time of my life, and I know I would never have remembered again without our conversation today. I find it shocking and a bit frightening when i realise important times in my memory might have dissapeared.

I agree, there are some very nice features to the brickwork, along the walls, around the windows and the edging on the roofs. They may have only been houses but far more attractive than most buildings today. I wouldn't mind a few of those chimneys around my garden . They would look very nice with a few colourful plants and ivy added.

Nice one CliffTon. We visited someone at that address quite often in the 50s and I had completely forgotten the place, until this morning. That's another piece of the Jigsaw of my childhood put together. Thank you for finding the picture, the houses look in a very sad state it looks as if they are empty ready for demolition.

I knew there was a good chance you might know it Ian being in your old neck of the woods. Thank you Miduck. It is where I suspected it was. So many years ago, I had forgotten it until my cousin mentioned the place. I'm hoping someone might have a map or Ariel photo of it, to bring it back for me.

Talking old times with a relation today, the address 'Ossington Villas'? came up and also 'Sherwood Street'. Does anyone have a map showing either of these addresses. I remembered the name of the villas as soon as my cousin said it, but can't remember where it was. Most of my aunts lived in St Annes area or very close, so i'm just interested as to where it was. I am presuming it came down with the demolitions, as I have typed it into street maps and had no luck.

Ian, Hope your water diet isn't for too long. One good thing is, you will have a lovely complexion with all that water. Wishing you all the best Miduck.

Ian, I agree with you. The consequences of falling especially at our ages can be very serious. I also had a near miss last week. Serves me right, I spotted a cobweb and instead of getting the steps I stood on the pouffe and on reaching out I started to wobble, before I knew it both me and the pouffe were wobbling in different directions. I made a grab for the mantelpiece, which didn't help much, so I shut my eyes, jumped off and hoped for the best. I'm still here? Lesson learnt. Steps next time.

Aye What, While we are talking about falling down, Hubbs can go one better, last week. He fell up!!! On his way upstairs with my morning cuppa (I know, I know. I'm spoilt). He got to the turn at the top of the stairs and misjudged a step, (Dint lift his foot up high enough) He lunged forward, hit his face on the wall and slid down, leaving a red track all the way down to the skirting board. We didn't realise it was part of him until he turned round. Bless him, he looks like he's done ten rounds with 'Carni Bugner'. How the heck the tea reached the ceiling I don't kn

That's good Margie, I hope you enjoy being a member and pleased that I could help. I have this link on my desktop and just click on it and choose my camera option many times a day. I also use it to see what the weather is doing live at Nottingham.LOL. I have re added the link to save any confusion as to which one I mean. Hope others on here can use it to keep track once the birds start laying. http://www4.ntu.ac.uk/sustainability/biodiversity/falcons/index.html?campaignid=falcons

Hiya Lizzie Miduck. Try this link on Facebook. Nottingham NTU Falcon Cam. Or this one might be better? http://www4.ntu.ac.uk/sustainability/biodiversity/falcons/index.html?campaignid=falcons. Fingers crossed

Commo, I love your list of songs and could sing the opening line to them all as I went down the list.The only one that threw me for a minute was Sugar Bush. I didn't recognise the name, so I had a look on You Tube and realised it was Alma Cogans version I must remember. Some great songs and great to recall them. Thank you Miduck.

Looks like things are hotting up again for 2018. One each end of the ledge.

Plantfit, Is the Goldcrest much smaller than the Blue tit. It looks similar in the pictures.

Clicked the wrong link with the first one. Sorry still learning?

Here is a couple of clearer pictures. The Blue tits are definitely showing an interest in our box.

Happy Birthday Bubblewrap Have A Brillo Day

In this instance thankfully the lady is genuine, but I know what you mean Ian, it is sad but those kind of distraction crimes happen everywhere and quite often to the elderly. I have put this tale on here previously but it can act as a warning so here it is again. My then elderly aunt living alone on Green Lane Clifton, accepted the offer from a gentleman! at the door to cut her side of the hedge. The council had cut the other side because it was a way through to the next street, but only half way across the top. She was in her 80s, miserable sods. During the cutting the man knocke

It is I agree and I am sure I needn't be quite so uncomfortable when there is a knock on the door, but over the years there has been a few incidents that have unnerved me and this is how I now feel when alone. Such a shame but yes a sad reflection.

No, She just said I have bought you a present. I remember the first time we met, it was Halloween, about three years ago and the local parents and children come around the houses that are decorated and we all have a laugh and chat. She had just moved to the area and couldn't get over how friendly we were for no reason or gain. We could have seemed odd because it all started for our granddaughter who grew out of it all now 17, but the locals loved our effort so we carried on. I think she felt welcome and has never forgotten our friendliness. It does work out a bit expensive by the time we have

I'm having a pretty mundane day. Up to my neck in Cooking 'Steak Pie' and assorted veg for the family. Also bulk cooked Bolognaise to freeze in portions. Hubbs just gone out for a power walk round the block. I walked into the front room for summat and the door bell rang, now I am a bit of a chicken and don't like answering the door when i'm alone., so I hid behind the door but realised three rings later they weren't going away. I gave in and went to the door. There on the step stood a lady who lives so far up the road I can't call her a close neighbour and we haven't got to know he

They really are good fun. Something going on all the time. We are getting used to the things our regulars get up to. It is so interesting to see the little sparrow with either one or both of the Blackbirds. They come to visit us many times a day. I have read about cross feeding and I think we are lucky to be experiencing this in our garden. I wonder if they will abandon it now the new season is upon us. For some reason our regular two Robins have become three. Lots of scrapping going on. They must be fighting to win the gals attentions. Can't wait for tomorrow to see what they all get up to.

Living in a very built up area we don't get many unusual birds come visiting, but we did have a Woodpecker, just the once, a stray duck , (lost on its way to the pool at the West Park). Last year we were visited by a group of Goldfinches, but we have mainly, Robins, Blackbirds, Thrushes, Sparrows, Blue tits, Magpies, Pidgeons, Jenny Wrens, Long tailed tits, Hedge Sparrows, once had a Budgie, but couldn't catch it? Forgot about the Bats. I'm sure that I have forgotten some? My next door neighbours had an extension added which took away all my view from the patio door by where I sit

So sorry about my blurry pictures, I have got to get my camera sorted out. No idea what I am doing wrong. Plantfit, what is the little nest building bird. It looks brown like a wren?

You don't know how thrilled I am at this little, probably out of focus picture. If you look closely you will see the head of a 'Bluetit' and it is inside. Yep i said inside, not outside or near, our bird house. Hubbs went out about half an hour ago and I was sitting very still.....waiting, and it paid off. In a flurry of excitement there were, three scrapping robins, the Mr and Mrs thrush and their young adopted sparrow, all snaffling the currants and seeds on the table. But the even more thrilling bit is that after four years of disappointment we have two super quick 'Bluetits interested in o

Here you go. Not sure if you will see any detail because we have had them a few years. Purchased at Bratch Locks about ten years ago?