MelissaJKelly
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I'm very lucky in the sense that I'm able to work from home whilst all this goes on! Unfortunately the warehouse staff cannot and as such all head office staff have been furloughed so the company can apply for help from the government. Hoping the local Nottingham based family business can keep on taking the world by storm once this is all over!
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On 2/16/2020 at 4:07 PM, letsavagoo said:
This was A1 Factors. Not Geoff but Doug De Havilland. I knew Doug and his lovely wife Sheila very well for over 50 years. He actually started out selling solder, Fry’s I think. He dabbled in mail order kits and components eventually opening the shop at the top of North Sherwood Street. He relocated his shop to Radford Boulevard, one of the corner shops near Ilkeston Road. A charming, lovely, kind and wonderful man. Sadly Doug passed away about 10 years ago and moving out here I’ve lost touch with Sheila. I miss Dougs advice and conversations. They had a beautiful home in the Park Estate and we have enjoyed some wonderful boozy meals there.
This is really interesting and I'm curious to know where the shop on Radford Boulevard was! Was it the one on the corner of Landseer Street? On Google Street View it is shown as being called Boulevard Gift Ship with (electrical contractor) above the door. Was this Doug's shop?!
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Afternoon Charlotte! Welcome to the site!
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Happy birthday Jill!
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Thankfully never been bitten by a dog but used to be terrified of them. Absolutely love them now! Glad your granddaughter is okay Lizzie and hope your wrist clears up soon!
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I can see all the photos fine on my Samsung S8. No watermark on the photobucket images for me either
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Happy Anniversary Kev. Thanks for sharing your memories of my family too
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On 6/25/2019 at 10:35 AM, Beekay said:
Was that the school next to Aspley Wood special school Melissa ? Think I've mentioned this before, my sister in law was in Manning same time as you. B.
Don't think I remember you saying Beekay. But yes that's the school. I was there in 2004 and left in 2009
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Completely different to the Manning I went to on Robins Wood Road!
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Hope you feel better soon Compo. Nothing worse than an ulcer. Very painful!
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On 4/19/2019 at 10:56 AM, Compo said:
I lived on Arundel Street, near Canning Circus from late 1973 to early 1978, Melissa. [There was a pub called "The Wheatsheaf" at the bottom of the street on Ilkeston Road.] Then moved to Gregory Street in Lenton.
I am familiar with Arundel Street. Very steep! The Wheatsheaf pub is now a chemist. My Mum and Dad would frequent the Wheatsheaf often and I'd join them as a kid there after school on a Friday!
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3 hours ago, Beekay said:
M.J.K., I never realised Douglas school was still going as a Primary/junior school in 1995. Thought it had been taken over by some warehouse or housing group (or summat).
Compo if your reading this, I were there 1948-54. Beekay.
Beekay - I completed primary school there in 2003 I believe. It closed down around 2004/2005. It is now dedicated art studios although they recently opened it up for a heritage day. I attended and took some photos which I'll have to try and post at some point.
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11 hours ago, Compo said:
Was you at Douglas too, Melissa? My son was there in the mid 1970s. Long before your time though.
I was Compo! But I was there of course later than your son. 1995! My Mum and siblings all went to Douglas Primary School too. Mum would have been there around 1960. Where was you living when your son attended?
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Beekay - what year was the picture from Douglas Primary School?
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Still in bed
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Welcome to the forum Patricia!
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So sorry to hear this sad news Graham. Thinking of you and family at this sad time.
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Sorry to hear your news Nonna. Thinking of you.
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I had to go on the course for going through a red light by 1 second (still convinced it was amber). Cost me £92 to avoid the points!
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I'm with Phil and Margie. I like Corbyn!
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Fried egg sandwiches and brown sauce are my favourite!
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7 out of 10 for me
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No change when viewing from my phone. All avatars square but yet to have a look on my laptop possibly at some point this weekend. Will keep you posted. Not doing much tonight. Handed my notice in today and having a lazy one tonight. Book in bed for me.
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Thanks everyone
Supermarket Deliveries
in Owt' Abaaht Nowt !
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Whilst I appreciate that the Ocado driver should be more considerate when delivering at that time of night I think it's unfair to say this couple are 'tossing if off'. If they have been furloughed like me and my partner have they will no doubt be eager to get back to work so they can start to receive their full wage again. Just a thought from a younger persons perspective!