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Hypnotherapy & Counselling	by Charlene (Member 10149166) on 19-Sep-2011
Do you need to talk to someone or break unwanted habits / phobia. Is there something holding you back and you want to take control and make those changes today? I am a local hypnotherapist & counsellor with availability for some new clients. I offer a FREE initial consultation and very reasonable rates therafter. I want to help you make those big changes that you want to make. I have a discreet , comfortable home therapy room so you can feel relaxed, safe and calm. Check out my website for all of the things that I can help you with and learn a little bit about me. www.charlenechapmantherapies.vpweb.co.uk or email me at hypno.charlene@googlemail.com. I look forward to hearing from you. ... more >> Reply

Dereham mid 90s	by Paul sprayhouse (Member 10264763) on 29-Aug-2011
Funny what you find when looking online I lived in Dereham for a bit mid 90s town seems about the same from what I am reading here, Fun Time for a short while, Upstairs club & the Plough and disk head 6th formers, only people I can actually remeber other than my close mates is Claire Aves & Claire ??? funny but true two claires, ohh and the Scouse. in the late 80s I visted a clock factory on some school trip metamec ? excuse my wander down memory lane. ... more >> Reply

Lost people	by chris newton (Member 10258828) on 6-Mar-2011
Dear All - I'm still looking for these people or anyone else that knows me - contact me on chrisnewton48@gmail.com - must quicker like that. Please help me. I would love to set up a reunion sometime soon and need people. Rowena? Michael Jackson, Bobby Swann - had a brother Donald, some of you must still be living in the area. Please help X I AM LOOKING FOR PEOPLE THAT I USED TO KNOW. MY NAME WA S CHRISTINE JONES. I LIVED IN DEREHAM FOR APPROX. 18 MONTHS FROM 1973 OR '74. I LIVED UP ON THE NEW HOUSING ESTATE AS IT WAS THEN UP BY THE HOSPITAL. IM TRYING TO TRACE ANY PEOPLE THAT I KNEW THEN WITH THE IDEA OF GETTING A REUNION TOGETHER HOPEFULLY LATER THIS YEAR. PEOPLE SUCH AS LESLEY WRIGHT AND HER BROTHER TERRY. LESLEY HAD A BABY. CALLEDHIM SHANE IF I REMEMBER. SHE MARRIED KELVIN HUNT (THINK THATS WHAT HIS NAME WAS) WHAT ABOUT MALCOLM BURRELL, ALFIE SECKER, RHONDA, DE-ANNE, DIANE AND ANYONE ELSE THAT REMEMBERS ME. I WAS THE ONE FROM LONDON WITH THE COCKNEY ACCENT. I USED TO GO TO SCHOOL AT EAST DEREHAM SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. DON'T EVEN KNOW IF ITS STILL THERE NOW. WHAT ABOUT GIRLS IN MY CLASS. ANY OF YOU READING THIS. PEOPLE I USED TO SPEND MY EVENINGS HAVING A LAUGH WITH. I KNOW I WAS ONLY 14 I THINK THEN AND IM 42 NOW. QUITE A LONG WAY BACK I KNOW BUT SURELY SOME OF YOU WERE THERE. REMEMBER THE CHERRY TREE PUB WITH THE FAIR THAT USED TO BE HELD BEHIND IT. ANYONE REMEMBER THE POPCORN DISCO HELD IN THE MARKET PLACE. I REMEMBER SEEING SREAMING LORD SUTCH THERE AND THE DISCOS AT THE YOUTH CLUB. WELL IF ANYONE THINKS THEY REMEMBER ME OR REMEMBER ANY OF THIS AND JUST WANT TO CHAT EMAIL ME. I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. I LIVE IN LONDON BUT DISTANCE NOT A PROBLEM. WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU. ... more >> Reply

Forever Living	by warmup001 (Member 10126831) on 19-Feb-2011
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Paul Tully	by William Tully (Member 10257694) on 6-Feb-2011
He died 2001, he is my dad, I dont know a lot about him, can anyone tell me about him??? Reply

What Difference Would Extra Income Make to Your Life ?	by David Taylor (Member 10103609) on 31-Dec-2008
Hi Why not make a new resolution to change your life in 2009. I am looking for people who have experience in the Financial Services, Utilities or Sales Industries. I can offer a good opportunity for those who are prepared to put in effort on a part-time basis with a Footsie 250 Plc company to earn a regular residual income for life. Visit my website www.securityforlife.info for further info rmation. Regards David ... more >> Reply

crown rd secondry modern (inc primary school)	by pamela Gregson (Member 10224574) on 13-Aug-2008
hi there my name is Pamela gregson,I am looking for Elizabeth Taberham/Jill Eagle/Malissa Barnard/Liz Simmons/Nicola Woodrow/Aderline and kei ming wong(hope I have spelt his name right!) they are a chinese brother and sister.Joanne Weller/Zoe James. triplet children 2 boys and a girl from nere nevel Close (sirnames unknown). later on I went to crown rd school I am trying to find jackie Tuder/Nicol a Rowbottom/Patrisha Norwell/Patrisha webster from up Shipdham. also a girl called Gail who"s Father went to RAF Swanton morley and was a pilot (sirname unknown) they went to Singapour, my Father was geoffrey gregson and worked in the computor room Swanton morley RAF the same time. I am looking forward to getting in touch with the others and finding out what has happend to them all. I stayed single and never had children. ... more >> Re: crown rd secondry modern (inc primary school) by pamela Gregson (Member 10224574) on 14-Aug-2008 I nearly forgot to add to this message also looking for Caroline and merina Ollett. they were in the last year at school, as I was in the first year at crown rd from Tipton close dereham, i know they both got married. Re: crown rd secondry modern (inc primary school) by pamela Gregson (Member 10224574) on 16-Aug-2008 I found a picture of the toftwood carnival taken between 1969-1973 I am on a lorry with other children from my class,I was proberbly in Mr malyons class or mrs Taylors Class. I dont see pictures on this forum, so I cannot download it.the children on the lorry with me were Elaine Tennent/Ivan Adcock/Russell Adcock/Glenda bales/Tina Gudlish/Rachel (sirname unknown) Judith Johnston. there was Joanne Weller/JillEagle/Me Pamela gregson.Mr Robert Smith Reg Johnson was the driver. the photo is a bit battered but anyone who"s name they recognise I will do a copy send it snail mail. (there was also Shena Hawkins)on the lorry. ... more >> Re: crown rd secondry modern (inc primary school) by KeIth (Member 10253275) on 21-Oct-2010 Hello Pamela - I live around the corner from your Crown Rd School (now 6th Form Centre) - we are at Duck Cottage Neatherd Moor - Im Keith Graver and was at Toftwood Juniors 1969/73 - teachers were as you say Malyon (Billington took over from him), Mrs Taylor, Sidney Webb, (Mr Woods, Mrs Foreman, Mrs Raines ) - Zoe James is around my Age 50 - lives Middlemarch, Joanne Weller works Norwich Union (Av ivva), Jill Eagle is Manageress at Poundland Dereham (the old Woolworths premises. Adcocks/Wongs(mum) parent side are about. ... more >> Re: crown rd secondry modern (inc primary school) by KeIth (Member 10253275) on 21-Oct-2010 I notice the message was a couple of years ago - dont know how far you are on your info. If you have a letter or card to introduce yourself send it to me ... I can drop one thro letter boxes - Adcocks parents still live Toftwood, Zoe - Middlemarch, Jo Weller - Chapel Lane/ Larners Drift junction, Jill Eagle I see in Poundland - might be a few more come to mind. Wongs mum is still in town sometim es though their dad (dentist) passed away several years ago. I lived on Boyd Ave 4 Elm Park so school just round corner, dad was at Toftwood Butchers - of my school Carol Booty Pat Grey still ere on Hillcrest in Toftwood ... Did your mum have something to do with Candis Cancer Charity Mag. Is Robert OK on his info on Toftwood - my contacts are keithgraver8@talktalk.net, Duck Cottage 8 Neatherd Moor, Dereham Nflk NR20 4AX , Facebook, and here even though not too au fait yet with it as only just found last night and registered my interest Glad to help get volunteer any info your folks want - yep Carnivals were held on the grounds near Millwights Pub, near Scout Haven where bypass runs over ... more >> Re: crown rd secondry modern (inc primary school) by Mark (Member 10053875) on 9-Nov-2010 Hi i am Mark Wood - I was a pupil at Toftwood primary school in 1973 cant remember many names but Mr Billington was a teacher there at the time. He is in one of my pictures on a day trip to Heathrow Airport. Does anyone know where he is today? I lived in Orchid Avenue - Kevin Mulford lived opposite. Glenda and Roy Jackson also lived in Orchid avenue next to the Greentree brothers, also Grace and S ally (sisters) lived just off Orchid avenue but cant remember their surname. ... more >> Re: crown rd secondry modern (inc primary school) by chris newton (Member 10258828) on 6-Mar-2011 Wasn't it Marrisa Barnard or something like that. I remember her, think she used to work in the cafe by the Youth Centre Re: crown rd secondry modern (inc primary school) by Martyn Weller (Member 10264525) on 21-Aug-2011 Hi I am Martyn, Joanne weller's twin brother. Jo still lives in Toftwood. I recognise many of the names and events you mention. Please get in touch if I can be any help. Reply

any old friends out there	by melodie (Member 10230128) on 6-Aug-2008
it melodie anyone out there Reply

old friends from Northgate high School 88-91	by profxuk (Member 10213077) on 28-Aug-2007
hello there i thought it was about time i tried to find Some of my old friends from the good old school days. Re: old friends from Northgate high School 88-91 by lisa chester-hogggett (Member 10214215) on 26-Sep-2007 hi just wondered who you were looking for? i went to Northgate,so i may be able help you locate one or two characters Re: old friends from Northgate high School 88-91 by profxuk (Member 10213077) on 26-Nov-2007 i think i remember you , anyway people like Steven hurn and a few others like them did you not uSed hang out with Sheena and danniele Reply

Pyne Children	by Blue Hearse (Member 10125006) on 8-Aug-2007
I am trying to find my niece and two nephews who lived in East Tuddenham in the 1970s/80s. Paul Pyne and his sister Louisa were born in the early 70s and their little brother Steven came along in 1979. They lived with their Dad Jeff, in East Tuddenham when their parents split up but eventually went back to live in London with their Mum who later re married. Their Dad is quite ill and would really like to see them again. He moved away from Norfolk some years ago. If you knew one or all of them or are still in touch with them please contact me or ask them to contact me. I (and their Dad) would really appreciate it. I'm their Auntie Deb. Thank you. ... more >> Reply

Back to the 70's - East Dereham School for Girls	by Nora (Member 10200001) on 30-Dec-2006
I went to East Dereham school for girls in 1976 and 1977. So did my sister Susan (Nora and Susan Haan we were). It wasn't a long time, but I'm hoping some of my old friends remember me. We were a Canadian family, so that might ring some bells. I remember Heather Hall, Liz Symonds, Adeline Wong, and Cathy Joyce. Perhaps thay are still there. Maybe their kids are reading this! If so, let your mom know I'm looking for her! On the base in Swanton Morley, I also remember Anne Chapman and Jane Bryant. They moved around a lot like we did - being "Airforce Brats" like us... ... more >> Re: Back to the 70's - East Dereham School for Girls by Kathy Murray (Member 10201864) on 29-Jan-2007 NORA!!!!! Cadet HAAN from 386 Squadron CFB Comox..........Nora it's me....Kathy Murray from Courtenay!!!!!! I found you at long last. I still have the little cream and sugar set you gave me the day you left and you told me to find you in 30 years and give it back. !!!!!!! I'm sitting here balling my eyes out Nora. I couldn't beleive it when I saw your message. How is Susie? Your Mom an d Major Haan? I still have all your pictures of you the day you got your WINGS!!!!!!So much to tell you. Please reply back Nora. with much love TRUBBLE ... more >> Re: Back to the 70's - East Dereham School for Girls by Nora (Member 10200001) on 13-Feb-2007 OH MY GOD! Kathy where are you? I hope you haven't given up checking here. I can't believe it!!! I've been trying to find you back and I didn't expect to find you here, but I'm SO happy!!!! Everyone in my family is good. Everyone lives in or around Ottawa, except my brother Tom. He's on PEI, and I've been in Calgary for the last 25 years. Are you in BC? We have SO much to catch up on. I'm looking at pictures of you and us as cadets as I write! Email me and them I'll tell you ALL. It's altacal@yahoo.ca. I'll send you a picture of you in 1976! WOW!!! I can't believe it! ... more >> Re: Back to the 70's - East Dereham School for Girls by cathy joyce (Member 10203048) on 17-Feb-2007 Hi Nora, Its Cathy Joyce. I came across your posting in a round about way but I think of you often. Its not that I spend all my time looking back to the days of our youth but I have moved to Canada and have been thinking of ways to make contact and see if you are still here. My partner Chris and I have been here since July '06 living in Vancouver. I work on admin at the UBC, just because they as ked me to stay while I was temping there. In the UK we worked in theatre which was fun but exhausting and life here is gloriously calm and spacious. It would be great to hear what has happened since you came back to Canada all those years ago. I hope this finds you well and happy, love cathy ... more >> Re: Back to the 70's - East Dereham School for Girls by Nora (Member 10200001) on 12-Mar-2007 Cathy Joyce! I've been negligent again I see in checking this site! I hope you haven't given up! This has turned into a real goldmine for me! I'm hogging the whole site it seems. Vancouver eh? Well, that's not too far. I've been in Calgary the last 25 years or so. After England we moved to Ottawa. I stayed long enough to get a degree in Geology and then moved to 'cowtown' and have been here ever since. The job boom is nuts! There are not nearly enough people for all the jobs available. I consider myself semi-retired and am having a great time. I'm interested in your tales too. A life in the theatre sounds like a fascinating one indeed. Do you have an email? Mine is altacal@yahoo.ca. I'd love to hear more! ... more >> Re: Back to the 70's - East Dereham School for Girls by Nora (Member 10200001) on 12-Mar-2007 Cathy Joyce! I've been negligent again I see in checking this site! I hope you haven't given up! This has turned into a real goldmine for me! I'm hogging the whole site it seems. Vancouver eh? Well, that's not too far. I've been in Calgary the last 25 years or so. After England we moved to Ottawa. I stayed long enough to get a degree in Geology and then moved to 'cowtown' and have been here ever since. The job boom is nuts! There are not nearly enough people for all the jobs available. I consider myself semi-retired and am having a great time. I'm interested in your tales too. A life in the theatre sounds like a fascinating one indeed. Do you have an email? Mine is altacal@yahoo.ca. I'd love to hear more! PS I still have the beautiful crocheted shawl you gave me! ... more >> Re: Back to the 70's - East Dereham School for Girls by Liz Appleton (Member 10211181) on 23-Jul-2007 Hi Nora and Cathy!!!! It's Liz Appleton, was Liz Symonds! I just came across this quite by chance. I'm living in the UK. in Bedford, with my husband Mark of nearly 25 years and our 2 kids - Alex, male, aged 16 and Georgina, female, aged 12. Cathy came to our wedding which was the last time I saw her.. we still use the pillowslips you made. How are you guys - or should I say ladies?! Lots of love from Liz Re: Back to the 70's - East Dereham School for Girls by Nora (Member 10200001) on 25-Aug-2007 Liz!! What a great surprise! I have been negligent in checking back here regularly and I hope you will not have given up hope. I would love to hear about the paths you've taken in life since those distant days. I have been scanning my old photos and there are some lovely ones of you and the others that bring back great memories! I was married for a short time a long time ago and the name stil l sticks - Nora Bryan depite its irrelevance now. My email is altacal@yahoo.ca. I hope to hear from you! ... more >> Re: Back to the 70's - East Dereham School for Girls by pamela Gregson (Member 10224574) on 14-Aug-2008 hi there Liz appleton I remember you used to live in or around boyde avenue, I think your mother worked at the keymarket (now Iceland)I am pamela gregson, you used to hang out with Liz Tabberham! Nice to know what happend to you, I never married or had children, I seem quite happy your mother knew my mother Mrs Winifred gregson ,(she passed away last year) my mother did avon then cancer and polio collection. I went to sidestrand Hall cromer after crown rd then got packing jobs. then moved away from norfolk see you pamela gregson ... more >> Re: Back to the 70's - East Dereham School for Girls by KeIth (Member 10253275) on 21-Oct-2010 Adeline Wong - mum still lives in Dereham - her dad was my Dentist = If still after her can get message to mum when I next see her. I had the pleasure or otherwise of attending the Hamonds Grammar Boys School in Swaffham 1972/1978. Prior to it was Toftwood Junior so would remember a few girls who later went to High School Norwich Road - I live on Neatherd Moor opposite the Duck Pond email keit hgraver8@talktalk.net if there are others you are trying to contact = like Joanne Weller , Carol Booty Zoe James Jenny Banthorpe who were Toftwood Juniors then Crown Rd (now a 6th Form Centre) or High School ... more >> Reply

Missing Cat	by melanie harrison (Member 10198814) on 6-Dec-2006
Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me? I've just moved into the East Dereham area and have lost my cat. He is a male cream Tonkinese with apricot coloured points (tail, ears etc). He has very blue eyes and is a small cat. His name is Kobi and he went missing from Fox Road (off Swan Road - opposite the BP garage) on the evening of Wednesday 29th November 2006. If anyone can give me information as to his whereabouts it would be much appreciated. A large reward is offered for his safe return. Many thanks to you all! Melanie Harrison. Tel: 07950-022549. ... more >> Reply

Badminton and Football	by Ken (Member 10197831) on 19-Nov-2006
Hi, We hope to move to Dereham soon. Both myself and my son (19) enjoy playing Badminton, Does anyone know of any local Clubs or groups that might need some players. Also my son would like to get involved with a local football team. any information gratefully recveived. thanks ken Re: Badminton and Football by Phil Rowan (Member 10239330) on 24-Aug-2009 Why do you want to come here??? Reply

Council house exchange	by smiler (Member 10082984) on 5-Jun-2006
For people living in council or housing association owned property that wishes to exchange their homes http://xch.suddenlaunch3.com Reply

help me find my son Bruce	by sarah mcnicol (Member 10186481) on 4-Jun-2006
A message to anyone who may know of my son Bruce Rainbow(aged 9...09.12.96)His dad John, took him from Cippenham in Slough, Berkshire without my knowledge,when i was due to pick him up.(I am his mum). I have traced them to Dereham, i have not seen Bruce for 5yrs and would appricate anyone who could help me. I desperately miss my baby and i need to know that he is okay. Please, please email me jollyjock30@aol.com Re: help me find my son Bruce by sarah mcnicol (Member 10186481) on 24-Jun-2006 Bruce, i've found you....see you soon love Mum xxx Reply

Events for families in Norfolk	by R Anthony (Member 10181020) on 1-Apr-2006
I have set up a free website with information about activities and events for children and families in Norfolk. Find it at www.info4families.co.uk Reply

Gliding Holidays	by Malcolm Jackson (Member 10123942) on 23-Mar-2006
Fancy a holiday with a difference this year? Why not learn to fly gliders at Kent Gliding Club, near Challock, Kent? Visit the website at http://www.kent-gliding-club.co.uk/ for more details. Reply

looking for old skate posse.	by Darren Swinden (Member 10170110) on 22-Nov-2005
my name is Darren Swinden and I am looking for my old skate friends Mathew Miller,Dooby AKA Julien,or anybody who knows me, I now live in Australia, and I stumbled accross a couple of names in the credits of the Knowwhere guide to east Dearham that I knew, let me know if you remember. Reply

Lovely Portugese Girl	by dereboy (Member 10164623) on 27-Sep-2005
Hi, I was in east dereham the other day and met a gorgeous portugese girl walking from Wellington Road to Cascata. She was stunning and she smiled and said hello. She is about 5 foot 8 with tanned skin and blondy/brown hair. She was wearing a little skirt and was about 20. I would really like to get in touch if anyone has the faintest Idea who I'm talking about. Any ideas email me marliem26@yahoo.com Cheers, Re: Lovely Portugese Girl by myangels@ntlworld.com (Member 10188045) on 27-Jun-2006 you are talking about my wife, she is the only girl who could fit this description, next time check the ring finger. Re: Lovely Portugese Girl by myangels@ntlworld.com (Member 10188045) on 27-Jun-2006 you are talking about my wife, she is the only girl who could fit this description, next time check the ring finger. Sorry Re: Lovely Portugese Girl by Phil Rowan (Member 10239330) on 2-Nov-2009 Hello , that was me but i am a man , is this want you really want ? some dont by the way but if you still do u will have a shave xx Re: Lovely Portugese Girl by Paul sprayhouse (Member 10264763) on 29-Aug-2011 that was me.... great line PMSL Re: Lovely Portugese Girl by Phil Rowan (Member 10239330) on 1-Oct-2011 Well what do you know i had a shave put on my best skirt and all waited and waited nobody came so went to the pub and got pissed , Reply

hello east dereham	by adrian chubbock (Member 10156330) on 12-Jun-2005
hi all my names adrian chubbock and I lived in dereham until I was 18 although I visit there sometimes , I often wonder what happened to the people at school with me at the time.Northgate was the school I attended latterly from 1965 -1969 then went to kings lynn tech . It would be interesting to hear from people who I met then . Re: hello east dereham by Caroline Hopkins (Member 10239717) on 14-Aug-2009 For Adrian Chubbock Are the same Adrian with whom I was in Dereham Light Opera Group when I was working at Anglia TV? And we talked about my old home in Battle, East Sussex. Caroline Hopkins Re: hello east dereham by KeIth (Member 10253275) on 21-Oct-2010 Any relative to Ivan Chubbock of Shipdham ? Re: hello east dereham by adrian chubbock (Member 10156330) on 29-Sep-2011 caroline hopkins hello its adrian chubbock I remember singing with you talking about battle and have searched for you get in touch adrianjameschubbock@hotmail.com Reply

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