Paradiddle

The 'space' I was referring to is the sky next to the Mumbai Spice. The new apartment block on the corner is now up to pavement level so it won't be long before the view changes.

Watch this space - disappearing soon!!

Wonder why they were called Frido's? Apart from the puncturing the thing I remember most is playing footy on the beach (without shoes or socks) and those dimples didn't half make your feet sore!l

Thanks for the picture Stuart, as youngsters we only ventured as far as The Majestic. I notice there are houses on the other side of Woodborough Road as well, don't remember those either!

Here's a pic of the new building going up at the Wells Road/Woodborough junction. What used to be there? The views from the penthouse might be ok but wouldn't fancy living on the ground floor!

Here's a couple of pictures for those interested in this thread. Looks like for the moment the church is still a church! A little further along opposite The Wells Road, developments are afoot.

Posted this image a while ago in photography/faces and places. Don't know if it is any help? https://postimg.cc/dDRq53BT

Here's a pic of 'Son of Archie' - sporting his new jewellery!!!

But who's the Mummy?

I bet she didn't slam doors either!

Those numbers mean nothing to me Mary, all I know is it took 32,000 and I didn't see any dots!

Locked down? How about a game of dominoes!

According to the latest news, that 'tart' is Archie's neice!

Here a link with the latest Falcon info. https://westbridgfordwire.com/peregrine-falcon-found-dead-in-nottingham-city-as-new-female-muscles-in-on-nest/

Saw him eating his breakfast today, when he'd finished he pushed the carcass over the edge - hope nobody was walking past below!

Also saw the Falcon or some other bird of prey, hovering in Mapperley. Shame Mrs P's not been seen but there is something further along the ledge which looks a bit ominous. Can Dad manage on his own and who or what would attack a Falcon?

I think the BEL was a transistorised amp and so was fairly lightweight compared with the Selmer, Vox etc. The sound was also very clean/clinical in comparison. On the photo, sitting on top of the BEL is most likely a WEM (Watkins Electical Music) Copycat echo unit which used a tape loop. A far cry from todays digital sound effects.

Here's a picture of a real, live BEL amp. This was taken in 1967 (courtesy of Socram), full picture and the story behind it coming soon on 'Gedling School & Beyond..........'

Wasn't a pupil at Arno Vale but did play football against them a few times so driving past nowadays revives happy memories. The main school building & sports pitch haven't changed. Also seem to remember attending a Coronation party there in 1953 and being given a commemorative mug full of sweets. Might still have the mug but not the sweets!

Keep your eyes peeled, one egg laid earlier today!

Went to an airshow at RAF Waddington probably early 70's. The Red Arrows were of course the main attraction but three Vulcans took off together now that was a sight & sound not to be forgotten. Read a book not long ago about the Vulcans sortie to the Falklands. It's a good read and details, amongst other things, how parts of the planes were literally cobbled together. The in flight re-fueling is also a revelation.

Phil, not sure if you've seen this before but as it's at RAF Syerston thought you might be inrerested.

I seem to remember being given a small brown envelope containing one each of the new decimal coins, not sure if they came from the Post Office or whether it was at Players where I worked at the time?

Found this in the garage today, will strike a chord with all NS tradesmen, retired or otherwise!

Here's a picture of the schoolroom under Mapperley Meths church, looks very peaceful but I can tell you it's also the scene of many battles with gangs of boisterous, uniformed youths charging from one end to the other trying very hard not to get 'picked off' by the 'enemy' standing guard on the coconut matting, strategically placed across the middle of the room!!! 'British Bulldog' a game probably never to be played again, well, apart from 'elf & safety it doesn't involve a screen and the use of thumbs does it?