MartynE 2 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I just stumbled on this site after googling the Turf Tavern, one of my old haunts in the late 50s, early 60s. I was born in 1943 in LongEaton, but spent most of my youth living on Valley Road near the High School playing fields. Went to Heathfield Primary (Scotland Place), then High Pavement, but they quickly Sussed me out and I went to the Ellis Bar Lane. Joined Army Apprentices in 1959, left! in 1962. Used to drink at the Shoulder of Mutton Basford, the Royal Oak Sherwood Rise and when in town we always started at the Turf, Beatie West was the landlady. Used to go to the Newmarket? opposite the Palais, Stan? the landlord. If we felt brave enough we finished off in the QE Bottle Lane! I left Nottm in 1965, but Mum and Dad lived on Valley Road until they died, near to the bottom of Ventnor Rise. I've moved all round and now retired and back in Notts, living in Newark. I really look forward to chatting about the old days, and thank you to those concerned for what looks to be a great site, I wish I'd have found it ages ago. Regards, Martyn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,660 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Ayup Martyn, Welcome to the best site on the web, with the best people, I'm only up the road from you in Lincolnshire, look forward to your posts Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MartynE 2 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Ayup Martyn,Welcome to the best site on the web, with the best people, I'm only up the road from you in Lincolnshire, look forward to your posts Rog Thanks Rog "Ayup", That reminds me of when we used to go to the match on, I think it was a 43 trolley bus to Trent Bridge. "Owd yer tite and pass darrn bus" Regards, Martyn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Ow do Martyn From an "Ex Pat" all the way over in Cheshire, (There's a lot further afield to come) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I used to drink in the QE at lunchtimes a few days of the week from around 1966, there was a crowd who played dominoes at half a crown a pop. Made a few bob out that lot! Who was the bloke behind the bar?? Son of the landlord if I recall, a bit overweight, glasses... Always buying the latest hits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MartynE 2 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Ow do Martyn From an "Ex Pat" all the way over in Cheshire, (There's a lot further afield to come) Alright? We lived in Elworth, Sandbach for about 15 years, not far from you. What great site you have here. Cheers mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bip 88 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Ow do Martyn From an "Ex Pat" all the way over in Cheshire, (There's a lot further afield to come) That's right beef there are take me for example out here on the boarders of Leicestershire and Derbyshire on the left bank of the river Trent between Long Eaton and Draycote. Welcome MartynE I reckon those who got in before me have said it all. Looking forward to your input and out put whatever the case maybe it’s always great to have a new face to talk to. Bip. on medication. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Alright?We lived in Elworth, Sandbach for about 15 years, not far from you. What great site you have here. Cheers mate. I used to work in Elworth when I first moved over here. (Near Fodens) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MartynE 2 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I used to drink in the QE at lunchtimes a few days of the week from around 1966, there was a crowd who played dominoes at half a crown a pop. Made a few bob out that lot!Who was the bloke behind the bar?? Son of the landlord if I recall, a bit overweight, glasses... Always buying the latest hits. Hi mate, It was very early 60s when we occasionally went in and usually on a Friday or Saturday night, just for one drink. There used to be forms/benches in there and often a crowd of matelots, probably on leave, it was one of the places we were very careful in! Also The Sawyers arms was a real trouble spot. Regards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MartynE 2 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I used to work in Elworth when I first moved over here. (Near Fodens) I played snooker at Fodens Club and lived on London Road opposite the shops, used to socialise with a lot of the Fodens and ERF lads. I liked that Robinsons ale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I played snooker at Fodens Club and lived on London Road opposite the shops, used to socialise with a lot of the Fodens and ERF lads. I liked that Robinsons ale. I don't know where their brewery is (Probably Stoke way) but it's weird that no body sells it in Winsford (Less than 10 miles away) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Welcome Martyn. You've come to a great site. I've lurked and posted on a few over the years but this site has to have the friendliest bunch of folks I've ever seen in an online community. Look forward to seeing your posts Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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