Middleton Expats
This is for all Expats to get in touch with each other or share your memories of how you remember Middleton and what you think of the changes. Send in your stories, names and contact details if you would like old friends to get in touch. Tell us your memories and your reasons for leaving. How tough was the life-changing decision? And how different your life is now? Do you think you will ever come back to stay or stay put now? It's all interesting stuff!
Gary Flint
Gary Flint lived on Kingsway in Alkrington and spent many days, "hanging around the Arndale, swimming in the baths and walking the streets, the cinema, the pubs and the list goes on.... Oh yes, and Alky Woods. Some great memories!"
"I now live in Perth, Western Australia, but I will be visiting Middleton at the end of September 2011. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me."
Gary Flint
6 LOVE STREET, MYAREE, PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6154
PHONE: 08 9330 8679 . MOBILE: 0400 459 788
garyflint@bigpond.com
Frank and Pat Jackson
Frank and Pat are currently in Perth, Western Australia. They hope to return to Middleton for an extended holiday when they retire around October 2010. Both from Rhodes, Frank was born at 54 Boardman Lane and Pat moved into
the street when she was 12. Although they only lived a few doors apart it wasn't until Pat's family moved down to 147 Walker Street and Frank's family moved virtually across the back at 682 Manchester Old Road (due to the old Boardman
Lane being demolished) that they started courting.
After they became engaged, Pat's family moved to Sydney, Australia and Frank followed 12 months later after he finished his apprenticeship. They got married in October 1964 and have 3 daughters and 8 grandchildren. As the couple will have lots of time to catch up with old friends, they would like to hear from anybody who they went to school or worked with to catch up and have a bit of a drink.
Frank (Arthur) Jackson was born 1942 and Went to Bottom school, Top school and Radcliffe Tech. He worked for the North western Gas Board. Mary (Patrica) Jackson (nee Flanagan) was born 1943 and went to Top School and worked at J A Pattrieus cigarette company.
They can be contacted on:
Email: fj1881@bigpond.net.au
Tel +61 08 9562 1944
Or by mail to: Frank & Patricia Jackson, 37 Buffet Ramble, Quinns Rocks, Perth 6030, Western Australia
Steve Parkinson (Born 1963)
steveparkinson@live.com
Grasmere Walk, Langley 1963 - 1976
Now in Almeria, Spain.
Schools
Thirlmere Drive, Langley Primary, Langley High, QUEGs
Hi people. Just a very quick note here to get this section started.... Although I love my home town very much... I don't love the weather... hence when the chance came to move to the hottest region of Spain... I did it and I'm sorry but I have no immediate plans to return.
Have fond memories and still keep in contact with the likes of Ralph Cutler, Steve Welby. Would dearly love to see a school reunion going.... and think something is in the pipeline, if you have any details send them to the editor and I am sure she will gladly put the news up here.
Here is me on national TV in Spain a couple of years ago, with a friend that brought an Armoured Personnel Carrier into the country (the first and only privately owned ex military tracked vehicle in Spain!!!) click here.
Here are some names I remember but would like to get back in contact with Neal McClaren (Clazzy), Stuart Collins, Michael Tate, Lesley Price, Stephen Beckett, Susan Coutts, Suzan Price, and many more....
Adios Amigos
Steve