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• Re: Karaoke in Penge by Russell (Member 10169705) on 24-Jan-2009
  For karaoke in Penge try.....karaoke at the Alexandra Pub, Parish Lane, Penge. Fever karaoke have over 25000 different tracks to choose from. Come and join the fun. Karaoke takes place at the "Alex" every weekend - both Saturday and Sunday from 8pm...
  

• Re: looking for family connections by David Griffiths (Member 10220287) on 25-Jan-2008
  Laurie,
  By the purest of flukes (while carrying out a Google search)I came across your message asking for information connected with your early life in Penge. I don't think I can give you an enourmous amount of information, but I used to live next door to you at No 5 Hawthorn Grove until we all moved into the tower blocks (my parents and I went to Kent Tower). I was (and as far as I know still am
  ) about three or four years younger than you when we lived in Hawthorne Grove, so you will appreciate that I was barely above the age of reason. That said, I do remember you and the house you lived in. I remember your mother's name was Doreen. I have vague memories of visiting your house. I recall that the basement - or lower ground floor - windows were missing at the front of the house and that a lot of junk was kept down there. I also recall that there was what seemed to me an old man living upstairs. My mother has told me it was a couple who used to argue a lot. She is trying to remember their names.
  
  Anything my mother can remember is likely to be trivial, day to day stuff, but you never know. She did comment to me that your stepfather used to treat your mother very badly. She had the idea that when you moved from Kent Tower you went to West Wickham. We left Penge the same year you did.
  
  I was sorry to read that you have had such an unhappy childhood. I am sure you deserved much better. My mother said you were a lovey boy (her precise words). Please be assured that whetever details I can get regarding your life in Hawthorne Grove I will pass on to you.
  
  Best wishes and good luck with the book.
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• Re: looking for family connections by laurie (Member 10196391) on 16-Nov-2009
  i have only just seen this message!! dont know why i missed it back then but i did! if you still read these pages on the forum, can you email me at lauriesmb@yahoo.co.uk
  thanks.
  

• Beatty ward by ann (Member 10180979) on 31-Mar-2006
  Hi.. I just realised my typing leaves alot to be desired.. not a typist(as you see)..
  Anyway.. re my late mumBeatty ward..
  she married alf ward 1972 in bromley kent..
  they lived at 41 KENILWORTH ROAD .. penge se20..
  she worked in the regency launderette next to the Jolly sailor pub.. for about ten years,..
  as the message says above she was very popular.. someone somewhere there must
  remember her .. DO YOU?
  i think ive found out quite alot about her.. she died DECEMBER 31st 1990.. i REALLY would like a picture of her ... please if you have one could you scan it in your cyber cafe if you havent got a computer and post it as a attachment to my email address ... jui.pearce@ntlworld.com
  
  i know this is cheeky but sometimes you have to be dont you...
  thankyou.. for reading this.. i hope someone can help..
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• Re: Beatrice (probely known as Jane) Ward by Emma (Member 10169578) on 3-Apr-2006
  I am Emma, the youngest sister of Ann, the sender of the above messages. We have been in contact for over a month now, we met for the first time a couple of weeks ago and are getting on very well.
  I am trying to help Ann in her search for other relatives and for more information about our mother.
  I lived with mum (or "Beattie" as she was known) and my stepfather Alfie Ward at 41 Kenilworth Roa
  d between 1972 and 1988. As stated, mum worked at the launderette in Penge High Street for over 10 years until 1990 when she passed away; she was well loved by both the staff and customers.
  Other people who may remember "Beattie" are those who attended "Dr Penny's" group therapy sessions at "Laurel House" (now known as Penge Mental Health Centre) in Blean Grove, Penge, between 1974 and about 1980; mum used to go along 'cos she suffered with depression and agoraphobia. She had dark hair which she liked to perm (she wore a head scarf tied under the chin, & always had a tartan shopping trolley), was very down-to-earth, liked her ciggies and had a Welsh accent.
  In the late 70's, mum also worked as a cleaner for a while at "Kentwood School for Boys" in Penge. Her boss was a "Mr McDonald".
  Sadly, I cannot grant Ann's wish for a picture of our mum. I had an abusive relationship with my stepfather Alf so the last time I saw him was on the day of mum's funeral, after which I had a row with him, (because he was making innuendoes and generally being provocative towards me) stormed out of the house and never went back. When I later wrote to him requesting photographs and other keepsakes of mum, he was totally uncooperative. (he also lied to me about where mum's ashes were scattered). Apparently, Alf died in about 1998.
  So I would be particularly grateful to anyone who can grant Ann's request for pictures of mum because this would benefit me too! Anyone who remembers mum and me is also welcome to get in contact.
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• Beattie ward by ann (Member 10180979) on 19-Apr-2006
  Hi.. as you will have seen i put a couple of messages on here regarding my Mum.. as stated she worked in the regency launderette on the high street.. this morning i received a photo from Karen and Richard "the Bosses of the launderette.."of my Mum.. and i will be externally greatful.. to them both.. also since putting my messages on here i have now been in contact with other brothers and sisters..
  i am pleased to say.. dont know if you can remember any of my relatives.. some i am still looking for .. hope you can help.. or if you would like to get in touch with any of them please free to email me
  
  jui.pearce@ntlworld.com ThankYou....
  
  Richard.. possibly known as noel Harris
  William harris
  Dewi harris (married Audrey)
  Cyril harris
  Lizzy Harris( married Gareth Jones)
  Rowena Harris (married Alf Scully)
  
  mum BEATTIE married Alf Ward..
  
  Alf had a son ARTUR WARD.. do you know where arthur is .. i would love to contact him..
  
  my bros and sissys
  
  EMMA MATTHEWS (found)
  MARGARET FORDE(found)
  TOM FORDE (found)
  DANNY FORDE(found)
  DANNY MATTHEWS
  ISLWYN MATTHEWS(found)
  ROSEMARY MATTHEWS
  BEATRICE HARRIS..(little moi)
  if you knew anyone please dont hesitate to contact.. im sure they would love to hear from you.. just like we would.. thanks again ann..(beatrice)
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