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Deborah Cochrane Wagner, Cambridge, MA (posted 8/3/2002)
Does anyone have any news of Catherine (Kathryn?) Barker? She was my friend at Our Lady's primary school in WGC until I emigrated to Canada in early 1964, age seven. I have often wondered what became of her.
e-mail deborah.wagner@haledorr.com


ROY MILLS, SYDNEY AUSTRALIA (posted 27/2/2002)
LEFT WGC 1968 WITH KEN LEA, DAVE EATON, ALAN MOWBRAY, IF ANY ONE REMEMBERS ANY OF US I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.
e-mail roym@mckmetals.com.au


Chris Ambrose, now in Rockingham, Western Australia (posted 17/2/2002)
Looking for anyone that new me. Well I`ve caught up with the Branwhites. Thank you, Now I`m looking for the other people I used to hang around with in Welwyn Garden City around 1990/91. I also lived in Hatfield and worked at British Aerospace as a leading hand cleaner - would love to hear from anyone from there too.
e-mail cambrose@westnet.com.au


Alan Goodley, now in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada (posted 14/2/2002)
I left Monkswalk in 1975, anyone that can remember me please contact me a.s.a.p. I would like to find lost friends.
e-mail robbinhood21@hotmail.com


Senta Stoss (nee Blackman), now in Kentucky, U.S.A. (posted 4/2/2002)
I attended Mater Dei from 1954 - 1961. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me.
e-mail stoss@tiusa.net


Stephen Hill, now living in Boston Massachusetts (posted 2/1/2002)
I attended Nicholas Breakespears between 1964 to 1969. I travelled overland from London to Indonesia in 1975. Ended up living in Israel, 1976-78 where I met met the woman I married. I moved to the States in 1980 and haven't looked back.I would love to here from old friends. Please drop me an E-Mail
e-mail sfhill@attbi.com


Malcolm Austin, now in Vancouver, Canada (posted 5/12/2001)
I was at Howard 1963-1968, nickname was 'rev' too many names recalled to list here. If you remember me It would be great to hear from you.
e-mail maustin@kensington.com


Stephen Mullett, now in Sydney, Australia (posted 12/10/2001)
If anyone remembers my name and has good memories send me a message.
e-mail floydpinkly@hotmail.com


Jessica Laskar, now in Atlanta, GA, USA (posted 11/10/2001)
I was at BHGS from 1985 to 1992, I came here to work in the USA but it would be great to hear from anyone that I went to school with.
e-mail jlaskar@hotmail.com


Bob Coldwell, now in Brisbane, Australia (posted 2/10/2001)
My name is Bob Coldwell. I attended Blackthorn from 1953 to 1956, Heronswood from 1956 to 1960 and Mid Herts C of F.E. from 1960 to 1963 working at the latter on and off until 1968. I emigrated to Oz at the beginning of 1975. If anybody out there remembers me drop me an e-mail.
e-mail Jacqaru@uq.net.au


Martin Buekers, now in Melbourne, Australia (posted 2/10/2001)
I did a full stretch with no remission at WGCGS 1959-1966. This searing experience drove me to the antipodes where I have spent most of my adult life repairing the damage. No, actually the most electrifying things I learnt happened in the treeline at the bottom of the playing field. And no, that didn't involve Denis. Where are they now, Rowlinson, Milner, Tobin, Kilyenyi (Ohh Zoe!!) Read (the man who defined "long-suffering") and who could ever forget Headmaster whatsisname? I remember writing abstract poetry with Gary Manning (the least abstract boy in school) and desperately wanting to be in Paul and Neil's exclusive club (2 members). Drop me a line (esp Paulibus).........
e-mail martin.buekers@crsrehab.gov.au


Jon-James Casey (now in Canada) (posted 2/9/2001)
Just looking for people who may remember me. I was in forms AG & AH at Monkswalk. I am now living in Canada and it would be really nice to hear from people I went to school with. When I was in school I used to hang around with Darren Hardy, Chris Rice, Sam Nutton, Laura Norton. Anyway, I miss all my old friends very much. It has been over 10 years since I left so some may not remember me.
e-mail lesley.casey@sympatico.ca


Lorna Casey (now in Canada) (posted 27/8/2001)
Hello, I went to Monkswalk 80-85 [s year] would love to hear from anyone who was around at that time or anybody who recognises the name. It would be great to chat. I now live in Canada.
e-mail lorna.casey@sympatico.ca


Looking for Nicole Thom who was in my 3rd grade class at Homerswood (on Kirklands) in 1971.

I think she went on to school at Monkswood. We hung around with Sarah McNamara, also. Others in that class were Susan Wallace, Jackie Annis, Lesley Dring, Carol Hugh, Lucy Summers, Karon Oiep and Wendy Wiper.
Taina Valone, Sacramento, California (posted 26/8/2001)
e-mail tainaluv@hotmail.com


Shelagh Gaffey nee Birmingham, now in Peterborough Ontario Canada (posted 24/8/2001)
Hi everyone. I would love to catch up on the years with some old friends, I went to Mater Dei School for Girls in the early 60's, If anyone knows the whereabouts of Patricia Flaherty, Miriam Gannon, Judy Gilbert, Beverly Blake, Kathleen McCabe or Freda Swallow, I would love to hear from them.
e-mail peter.gaffney@sympatico.ca


Alina Marshall Smith now in Tulsa, Oklahoma (posted 14/8/2001)
I was at Heronswood from 1964 to 1969. I often think about those days and wonder where all my school pals are now.
e-mail tony.smith@ttinational.net


Joan Dynes now in Vancouver, B.C. Canada (posted 11/8/2001)
I married in 1970 and moved to Canada. Was at HGGS unitl 1966 - same class as Gill Butcher, Shirley Kentleton, Kathleen Rowsell and Julie Moram - love to connect with any of you.
e-mail joan.reynolds@wd.gc.ca


Richard Harwood, now in Toronto, Canada (posted 4/8/2001)
When to Blackthorn in the early 60's. Fond memories: going up on stage and receiving post card like pictures on your birthday, sports day and being on the green team, Going in the dell for story time, bottles of milk with the cream on top and getting the cane for playing in the dells and wearing long pants three days in a row. I now live in Toronto, Canada.
e-mail rhardwood@drechsel.com


Samantha Major (Nee Tucker / Dias) now in Karamea, New Zealand (posted 2/8/2001)
Hi, I wonder if there is anyone who remembers me from Hatfield Herts. I attended Bishop Hatfield Girls School and also attended St Audreys in the early 1980's Please Contact me on my e.mail
e-mail major_samantha@hotmail.com


Chris Bentley, now in Florida (posted 4/7/2001)
Would like to get in touch with anyone who remembers me, especially from Howlands: Gary Matthews, Rosemary Dale. From Howard: All from 1973 - 1979
e-mail cbentleyoo@aol.com


Matt Pitt, now in Gold Coast - Australia (posted 4/7/2001)
Went to Stanborough 89-95, drop me an email if you know me.
e-mail matt_pitt20@hotmail.com


Kevan Baker (now in California) (posted 1/7/2001)
Does anyone know the whereabouts of either Michael Kirkham or Martin Harris. They were both at Howlands Junior School in 1963 - 1964 time and then went on to The High School (Frederick Osborne) until 1971. I would like to hear from either of them if they are out there !
e-mail kevanbaker@iname.com


Brenda Ford (now in Florida) (posed 20/6/2001)
Hi, I would like to speak to anyone who might have grown up with me, or attended school with me. I lived in Barnard Green from 1963-1971, my sister and I then moved to America. My sister (Joyce) returned to England in 1976, I remained in the states, I live in Florida. I believe we attended Holwell school. Would love to touch base with anyone who remembers me.
e-mail unjack@strato.net


Brenda (now in Florida) (posted 19/6/2001)
I attended Heronswood from 1965-71. I have a sister, Joyce that also attended. Anyone remember us? Joyce still lives in England, I do not. If you would like to write, would be happy to keep in contact.
e-mail unjack@strato.net


Marie Harris, Canberra, Australia (posted 21/5/2001)
I attended W.G.C.Secondary [now Grammar] School 1942-1947, also Murphy Radio 1947-1950. Would like to contact any old friends. Does anyone know present whereabouts of Jeanette Walker nee Robertson. Cheers.
e-mail lia57@atrax.net.au


JOHN AUSTIN, CANBERRA AUSTRALIA (posted 21/5/2001)
John Austin ex Handside 1940-1944 would be pleased to hear from anyone who remembers him
e-mail LIA57@ATRAX.NET.AU


Joyce Edworthy nee Harris (17/46 Powell St, Holt, Canberra ACT 2615 Australia) (posted 11/5/2001)
I wonder if there is anyone who remembers me from WGC. I moved there in 1929 as a young girl and attended Hanside School (1929-1931). Later I worked at Murphy Radio, then de Havillands (where I met my husband, Jack Edworthy). Our daughters Joy, Susie and Carol were all born in WGC and we emigrated to Australia in 1950. I will be visiting England, spending a day in WGC next week. Please contact me c/o Carol Carol.Marshall@bigpond.com


Patricia Jones-Bowman nee Jones (now in Canada) (posted 6/4/2001)
My family emigrated to Canada in 1963. We used to live at 13 Woodland Rise. My 3 brothers [Patrick, Gordon, Stuart] and I went to Templewood Primary School and my twin brother Patrick and I also went to St Mary's Secondary School in Welwyn. Mr G.A.Savage was the headmaster at the time. My friends were Frances Jordan, Sandra Knowles, Sandra Cameron, Marion Smith, Ruth Atkinson and Linda Smith. I am now a test-pilot and am currently test-pilot of the University Of Toronto ornithopter C-GPTR and am also designing my own ornithopter [called "Nightingale"] ]

Is there anyone out there who remembers me ?...if so, I would love to hear from you...........Cheers, Patricia
e-mail flapper@inetsonic.com


Kevan Baker now in Mountain View, California (posted 6/4/2001)
I was at the Grammar School from Sept 64-July 71 (Howard House). Apart from a few friends I haven't heard too juch about anyone else so if you're out there ......
e-mail kevanbaker@iname.com


Paul Hales (now in Perth, Western Australia) (posted 16/3/2001)
Would like to hear from any one who went to Sir Frederic Osborn School between 1967-1972.
e-mail p_hales@hotmail.com


Richard Kreider (now in Perth, Australia) (posted 21/2/2001)
Hi people. Lived in Holwell Road from 1958 before moving to Oz in 1972. Attended Holwell School, Welwyn St.Marys and Monks Walk. Worked at Fine Fare and British Lead Mills before we packed our bags for the land downunder. Although I have never regretted leaving WGC, I have a million happy memories of the place.
e-mail scriberoo@iinet.net.au


Bob Lamey (now in Bergen, Norway) (posted 15/2/2001)
Hoping to gain contact with class mates from the period 1970 (class 3c - 5c Class teacher Mrs.Little) to summer 1973. Stanborough School
e-mail roberla@online.no


Martin FRENCH (now in Toronto Canada) (posted 7/2/2001)
Like to hear from anyone, who also emmigrated around the early 70's. Come to think of it anyone who remembers the Garden City during the late sixties and early 70's.
e-mail sentinel@csolve.net


Malcolm Anderson (now in Melbourne, Australia) (posted 2/1/2001)
Any one remember me? I went to Howard around the 60's. Old teachers recalled were Mr Wheatley, Mr Small, Mr Hadfield and Miss Smith. And school mates, Malcolm Hebden, Steve Moss, David George, Mick Poolley, and Paul Price.
e-mail malcolm@hsj.com.au


Richard Harwood (now in Toronto, Canada) (posted 26/1/2001)
Left WGC 1963 at the age of 10 with parents for Canada. Attended Thumbswood and Blackthorn Schools. Best friends at that time Terry Cook, Peter Gibson, David Coster, Tony and Alan Smith
e-mail r_harwood@excite.ca


Martin FRENCH (now in Canada) (posted 25/1/2001)
I attended Attimore. Later Sir Freds 1967 -70.Used to live on South Ley. I am now living and working in Toronto Canada.Left the UK in 1975. I am hoping that some of my old class mates are still around. Be nice to hear from someone who was there during that time.
e-mail sentinel@csolve.net


Ebeth Haartz nee Fyffe (now in Philadelphia, USA) (posted 17/1/2001)
Just wondered if there's anyone out there. I was at Stanborough from '85 to '91.
e-mail ebeth_haartz@hotmail.com


Colin Doward (now in San Francisco, Ca.) (posted 7/1/2001)
Any old members of Trevelyan House Club out there? (late 1940's)
e-mail kinid@aol.com


Kev Thompson (now in Glasgow) (posted 6/1/2001)
I left WGC about 12 years ago, went to Our Ladys Primary and then Nicholas Brakespeare in St.Albans....anyone who remembers me it would be cool to hear from them!!!!
e-mail seedyguy69@hotmail.com


Don Harris (now in Denmark) (posted 10/12/2000)
Looking for anyone that left Sir Freds in 1980. Not that anyone will remember me as i was never there! If anyone reads this from around that time, please mail me as it would be great to hear from "days gone bye".
e-mail dood@mail.tele.dk


Anna Couper (nee grimes) (now in Adelaide, South Australia) (posted 9/12/2000)
I attended Mater Dei 1956-1960.love to hear from any one who remembers me.
e-mail annacouper@picknowl.com.au


Dean Plows (now in the sun - Australia) (posted 1/12/2000)
I attended Sir Freds (sort of) 80-85ish but maths was never my strong point ask Mr. Hague. I don't get back very often but get in touch and when I do we can have a ball.
e-mail dvant68@hotmail.com


Sandra Sibthorpe (now in Perth, Western Australia) (posted 27/11/2000)
Went to Howard School, 1964/68. Anyone out there knows me be good to hear from you.
e-mail sanrich2@hotmail.com


Dennis John Whicker & family now in Brisbane, Australia (posted 24/11/2000)
I worked for Rank Bush Murphy Electronics and then Norton Abrasives before emigrating to beautiful Queensland in 1971. I well remember the happiness experienced in WGC (also my favourite Pub In Old Welwyn viz the Baron of Beef). I would love to hear from anyone who may read this and remember me or the family. Fondest regards. Dennis Whicker.
e-mail sfd@one.net.au


JEAN CHAMBERLAIN (Now in CONCORD, CALIFORNIA) (posted 30/10/2000)
MARRIED TO COLIN DOWARD, ALSO EX-HANDSIDE SCHOOL (BOTH DURING 1941/1944) WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT ANYONE IN HANDSIDE SCHOOL AT THAT TIME WHO MAY REMEMBER US, OR COLIN'S SISTER RITA DOWARD.
e-mail KINID@AOL.COM


Helen Hamer (now in Melbourne, Australia) (posted 14/10/2000)
Looking for anyone who went to Springmead JMI (Panshanger) between 1976-1981. I was the tallest girl in the school and left for Australia at the end of the 4th year. Would love to hear from anyone who went to this primary school around my era.
email helen_hamer@hotmail.com.au


Steven March (now in Melbourne, Australia) (posted 10/10/2000)
Lived in Howlands opp QE2 Hospital and went to Howard School, I was born 1955. I would like to make contact with anyone who used to live there.
e-mail mailto:welwyn55@yahoo.com


Charles Lunn (now in Brisbane, Australia) (posted 29/9/2000)
I attended Heronswood School from its opening in 1956 until December 1959. Would like to contact any ex students who were there at that time and possibly remember me.
e-mail candplunn@powerup.com.au


Idris Hamer (now in Melbourne, Australia) (posted 3/9/2000)
Looking for anyone who went to HANDSIDE school, and did their final year in the newly opened Howard School ('54-'55)
e-mail lee_hamer@bigpond.com.au


Mary Feasey was Mary Read (now in Australia) (posted 22/8/2000)
Over 50 Howard School
If anyone remembers me it will be good to catch up. I still come over ever three or four years.
e-mail mdfeasey2@hotmail.com


Sarah Mills (now in Australia) (posted 13/8/2000)
Hey guys leaving year 1996 (Monks Walk) - what are you up to nowadays!!!!
e-mail sarahm_78@hotmail.com


Elaine Protsko (nee Strange) (now in Connecticut, USA) (posted 12/8/2000)
I married an american and emigrated to the US three years ago. I'm looking for anyone who was at Bishops' Hatfield Girls School and graduated in 1989. Drop me a line - I'd love to hear from you.
e-mail LanieLou@earthlink.net


Nigel Turner (now in Los Angeles)
I attended W.G.C. Grammar School 1966-1972. Would like to hear from any old class mates. I'm often back in the UK.
e-mail llafa@aol.com


Piero Davies now in Hunter Valley, Australia
Orginally from Bangor Nth Wales, I went to school at 'Our Lady of the Sea' until 1962. Emigrated to Australia (under protest) in that year. I left behind some friends and memories. Looking for John Shields and his sister Patricia, Micheal Moran and David Greyson. Happy days!
e-mail piero@start.com.au


Bridget Richardson (nee Toms - now in Sidney, Australia)
Looking for anyone who can remember going to Mater Dei School for girls in the years 1959 to 1963. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.
e-mail brichardson@vtown.com.au


David R Gildea (now in Canada)
Trying to locate a lady would be approx' 52 yrs old now , maiden name Roberta Dawson, lived in Hatfield approx 42yrs ago. I owe an apology from childhood.
e-mail scouse@kootenaycable.com


Vivien Rowell - Starns (now in Montana)
Just looking for friends from the Howard School from about 1962-1968
e-mail tekton@montana.com


Neil Aldridge (now in North Carolina)
I attended Heronswood School 1964 - 1970. It would be great to know if any one is there?
e-mail e-mail welwynboys@aol.com


Barbara Cluness (now in Western Australia)
Born Howlands WGC 1958, left 1963 interested in hearing from anyone else from wgc born same place/time.
e-mail barastave@telstra.easymal.com.au


Maureen Lovell (now in Tasmania)
My name was Maureen Lovell, I was originally from Welwyn Garden City. I went to Attimore Hall school from 1965-1967, I had a best friend called Ann Marks, who I have lost contact with. We both lived in a street called Blythway. If any of my old school friends remember me, please e-mail me.
Maureen Taylor
e-mail ataylor@tasman.net.au