DaveN

In the 60's I worked in the offices of a wholesalers of ladieswear, menswear and childrenswear. It went under various names Walker Reid, Luvisca and Chaffinch. It was part of the Courtaulds group as were Bairnswear and Meridian - both in close proximity to the bulding where I worked on Nottingham Road at New Basford.

There's a "Whats On" section on the Post's website http://www.nottinghampost.com/entertainment Here's amother link to the council's page http://gossweb.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/googlesearch/searchresults.htm?q=what's%20on%20nottingham%20september

There were several shops in that stretch of Alfreton Road. If my memory serves me correct there was a drycleaners at the corner of Radford Blvd/Alfreton Road, then a newsagents - cobblers - then the Co-op (I think). Other shops included a cake shop - an electrics.tv shop called R Searcy - a cafe - can't recall the others until the filling station at the corner with Churchfield Lane.

There used to be a Co-op in the group of shops on the opposite side of Alfreton Road to Berridge Road between Radford Blvd and Churchfield Lane junctions

On the whole it's a good site for information, exchanging views, chatting about the past and friiendliness. Unfortunately, like other forums and simliar organisations there's always on or two that have to spoil it for the majority by making stupid and uncalled for comments.

Breathalyser tests in the U.K. were introduced in 1967 - the first was done on a motorist in Flax Bourton, Somerset on October 8th 1967 - according to one of the books I have.

#29 Banjo48 While I agree the spellchecker facility on computers is a good facility, particularly if a person has difficulty in spelling, there are unfortunately many times when it can lead to wrong words being accepted as being correct. Firstly it’s important the spellchecker is set to the right form of English i.e. U.K. Secondly you have to be aware that if a word exists in the “computer’s dictionary”, even though it is incorrect in the context you are using it, it will be accepted. For instance:- This sight is grate for fax. Whereas you mean to say:- This site is great for facts. I a

#16 If you store eveything including all your photos on your computer I hope you keep a back up as well.

I've found over the years of using a computer my handwriting has gradually deteriorated.

Not a full answer but check this out http://www.nottshistory.org.uk/articles/tts/tts1908/nottinghamstreets4.htm

I've got a book called "Ey Up Mi Duck" (dialects of Derbyshire and the East Midlands) that includes a lot of the words and phrase that people in Notts use. http://www.countrysidebooks.co.uk/book-catalogue-book-details.php?book=511

Latest Bygones covers "Going Back To The 1980's". Some interesting photos including the now gone "Pearsons"store on Long Row - Demoltion of Carrington Street Station - "Burton's" on Smithy Row - Aerial view of "Noel Street/Gregory Bvld" - shops on Carlton Hill where a Tesco was built etc. Good 75p worth

There used to be a fruit & veg shop on Mansfield Road called "I Onion". There's a hairdressing shop in Arnold on the corner of a road called "Corner Chop". Also I've seen a red van in Nottingham called "A Smear" - a window cleaner!

Here's an interesting article about old streets. http://www.nottshistory.org.uk/articles/tts/tts1906/nottinghamstreets1.htm

Maybe the 'clock' is on GMT and not BST

Every year in friend’s birthday cards I include lists, poems or brochures. One year I produced a ‘booklet’ called “The Past In Bits For Old Gits” which included the rhyme below. (I also include a poem in the Christmas cards). Welcome to “The Past In Bits” Especially compiled “For Old Gits” As a baby you wore a towelling nappy You didn’t have much but were happy Growing up you played in the park without your mum And if you were naughty you got a smack on the bum SATs exams, what’s all the fuss You had to sit the 11 Plus Classes were much larger than today You wore a uniform with a cap

Here's a little ditty I wrote 10 years ago. A young dark haired girl, tall and slim Dressed in black and red with fur trim Every weekday morning in Trinity Square This attractive young lady was standing there Handing out to people passing through A free copy of the Metro ‘Good morning’ or ‘Hello’ she said with a smile Making my day a little more worthwhile. However, the other week to my dismay She had disappeared – Gone away I was saddened and felt down Had she left Nottingham town? Then yesterday to my delight When off the bus I did alight A figure I spied in red and black Cou

In the NG5 area there's a free magazine every 2 months called "NG5" I believe they are also in other postcode areas. They're mainly advertising.

This morning I went for my operation And nervously waited with apprehension As I sat down in the big black chair I closed my eyes and said a prayer Nervously I asked him for an anaesthetic But he told me not to be so pathetic With scissor, razor and clippers on head and neck Soon he made me feel like an utter wreck And in practically no time at all Onto the floor my hair did fall Despite all the trauma and stress The operation wasn’t free on the NHS Feeling light headed I struggled up the road And it took me ages to get to my abode I sat in my chair and looked through the drapes

The tax disc may be worth a lot of money in years to come and be on the Antiques Road Show!

Have a look at the description of the building at the site below http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-457413-douglas-primary-school-

It's a Grade II listed building

CLASSIC TIMLINE 1876 - Opened as Music Hall (had various names Talbot, Gaiety and Kings) 1901 - Films shown 1913 - Opened as Scala 1964 - Closed Reopened as News and Cartoon Cinema 1967 - Closed 1969 - Became Classic 1 & 2 1984 - Closed 1991 - Demolished

Love the 'normal' Vienetta but can't stand the mint version

No the Metropole has been demolished