Category Archives: Stories

50th Anniversary 01st May 1966 – 2016

The photo was taken on the 01st of May 1966 – It said on the back – Roy 1st in Whittlesey Swimming Pool. The photo was in the Whittlesey Reporter and Peterborough Evening Telegraph. Now to be honest – I … Continue reading

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Nostalgia – 1973

Here I am in 1973 staying at the very regal Taj Mahal Hotel™ (Bombay) along with Royal Navy man Paul Rogers-Gray. Our ‘Epic’ journey to Calcutta, to join a ship picking up aid for Vietnam. Found Paul RG at Heathrow on … Continue reading

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A 60’s Article – SHS Concert & History.

Article from? – sorry don’t know. Christmas Panto @ SHS 1965 I think. A full house, and a very nervous Roy Gerstner playing Piano Accordion as a ‘warm up’ to the main event. Names mentioned, Keith Bielawski  is still living in … Continue reading

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A Weekend Story for You…

So …… When Connie & I were in Rarotonga ‘The Cook Island’ in 1995, the authorities said I needed a ‘Driving Licence’ in order to drive on the ‘one circular road’ around the Island. NO test required – just handed over the … Continue reading

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Land ownership concerns

From Whittlesey residents – received 11th February 2016 We also wanted you to know of a matter of land ownership locally that you may already be aware of but has just come to our attention. G.R. owns the field at … Continue reading

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Sir Harry Smith – Cost of School Uniforms.

Please see correspondence below (09th February 2016) as received from BC…Is there any other parents/grandparents who have similar issues, if so I can put you in contact with BC. ©SHS Hi Roy, I just thought you might be interested in … Continue reading

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Esmeralda – The Emu – Egg

So every now and then it’s time to be a bit less serious – Now I have a story…It is called… ‘Esmeralda – The Emu – Egg’ ‘Esmeralda’ came about around 10 days ago, born near Stratford-Upon-Avon, she is beautiful, emerald coloured … Continue reading

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Happy New Year

Wishing all my followers and friends A Very Happy Christmas, A Prosperous and Healthy New Year. Thank you for all your help and support. Roy & Connie

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