Blaisdon associated Guestbook messages copied from National Federation Guestbook files

Message: Mike O'Brien - ex Salesian School, Blaisdon Hall 1940s - has had a book of poems entitled Intimations published. It comprises 29 poems with a section containing selective notes & is available from Two Oaks, 27 Westhawe, Peterborough. PE3 8BA Priced at =A35.00. Postage =A31.00.

Name: Ken Powell

Homepage address:

City: Gloucestershire

Message sent: 2005-12-20 21:16:57

Message: Ken Powell Blaisdon Old boys 1970 -1974 Just a quick line to ask if any old boys are still about, it=92s been many years and I still think of old school friends and what they might be up to after all these years. I travel through the forest regularly a field service engineer, and have a good view of the school as I drop down off the hills the other side of the Severn Valley in the morning. If any of you guys are around my email address is Kenneth.Powell@onetel.net. Merry Christmas Ken

Name: Tony Brady

Homepage address:

City: Co. Fermanagh

Message sent: 2005-12-08 11:03:06

Message: John-Hello! Thanks for taking this query on board. Yes: I do

know about the Blaisdon Recollections CD compiled by Terry O'Neill and this was sent to me. It's exceptionally evocative and illustrated with many photographs taken over 75 years. My take on Blaisdon recalls not only Salesian School life & its influences but also takes in aspects of Blaisdon village life. I was more fortunate than most old boys in that after completing school from 1952-1955 I worked on Stud Farm - chief pigman - from 1955-1961. I moved from there to Belgium to work in a TB Sanatorium in the Ardennes close to the German border. All the best while awaiting developments.

Name: John Ward

Homepage address: www.donbsoc.co.uk/pp

City: Uxbridge, Middx

Message sent: 2005-12-07 07:57:17

Message: Dear Tony Brady, It is good to hear from you and learn of your wishes to promote the excellent work of the Salesians who did so much for young boys at Blaisdon. I look forward to your completion of your Book 2. I will seek out answers to your queries and let you know what there is that might be helpful to you. Do you have the Recollections of Blaisdon Hall CD that was available at the 70th Reunion last August? You need to have Microsoft Publisher to be able to open and read/print it. With best wishes, John

Name: Tony Brady

Homepage address:

City: Enniskillen

Message sent: 2005-12-06 11:27:30

Message: John-Hello! I write to express my thanks and great appreciation of your dedication in maintaining the Guestbook. For Book 2 of my Trilogy: Scenes from an Examined Life. I am writing a series of personal and affectionate Profiles of the Priests, Theologians & Lay Brothers in Blaisdon during the years 1952- 1955.for inclusion in "Blaisdon Made Me!" Do you know if there is an accessible Archive kept by the Salesian Order of it's living and departed members? I hope you can help. Tony Brady

Name: Tony Brady

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City:

Message sent: 2005-06-09 10:08:03

Message: Congratulations to Paul Brady, ex-Salesian College Battersea, and son of Tony Brady ex- Salesian School Blaisdon, on his award of Masters Degree 2-1 in Literature & Philosophy at Edinburgh University. June 2005

Name: Peter Dolman

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City:

Message sent: 2005-03-12 18:29:11

Message: Wishing to contact past pupils and staff of Blaisdon 1965-68. I also have (and would like to assemble for others) slides and pictures of Blaisdon and area -- most taken in mid-80s.

Name: Charles W Springett

Homepage address: donbosco/pp.uk

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2004-12-14 08:43:44

Message: Dear John Howes, I take it you refer to Edward Philip O'Sullivan. If you would care to contact me via my email address i/e = cwasuk@ntlworld.com, I will let you have any information that we have on record sent to you by recorded mail. Charles W Springett. President, Blaisdon Past Pupils Association.

Name: robert higham

Homepage address:

City: manchester uk

Message sent: 2004-12-12 14:45:59

Message: it is with sad news that i inform you of the death of my father on the 21st nov due to a short illness he will be sadly missed by us all and a ask you to remember him in your prayers i was a pupil at blaisdon hall in the 1970s

Name: John Edward Howes

Homepage address:

City: Oxford UK

Message sent: 2004-12-07 23:02:14

Message: I have recollections from conversations with my late father that he attended a Saleasian college either in Gloucester or Cheltenham in about1940's - 1950's. His name was Edward Francis O'Sullivan. He would have probably had a Liverpool accent in those days even at school. Any information would be most appreciated as I know little about my father and it would help me enormously with my family tree. Many thanks. John.

Name: Tony Brady

Homepage address: http://www.homepage.com

City: Enniskillen Northern Ireland

Message sent: 2004-11-02 10:57:53

Message: Ray Packman - Hello! I am currently refining a trilogy of books I have written viz., Scenes from an Examined Life. Drafts from the first book: Of What is Past have been read by a selected group of Blaisdon Old Boy's Association writers. It is about my experience of Feltham, Enfield & Blaisdon circa 1952-1961. If you are interested please contact me & I will send you some extracts. I have photos of Blaisdon Hall & St.Joseph's Home, Enfield. I promise well- presented work as I am a published author of prose & poetry. All the best for now. Tony Brady

Name: Charles W Springett

Homepage address: www.donbosco/pp.uk

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2004-10-17 15:19:25

Message: Hi Ray Packman Please contact me by my email =

cwasuk@ntlworld.com with your Phone contact number. All my emails to you have

Name: Charles W Springett

Homepage address: www.donbosco.co.uk/pp

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2004-10-08 17:34:03

Message: Hi Ray Packman Please contact me with your Email address to

cwasuk@ntlworld.com and I will send you more information and a photo of Blaisdon Hall. Best wishes, Charles W Springett

Name: Charles W Springett

Homepage address: www.donbosco.co.uk/pp.

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2004-10-01 15:31:26

Message: Hi Ray Packman Good to hear from another Blaisdon Salesian Past Pupil. If you would care to let me have your correct present address I will be able to keep you infomed as to our reunions etc. Many of the Old Boy's of your time there attend our reunions.

Name: RAY PACKMAN

Homepage address: hhp;//www,donbosco.co.uk/pp

City: LONDON

Message sent: 2004-09-30 18:27:05

I wonder if you could put me in touch with anyone who has photographs of Blaisdon Hall, or any books on the Hall. It is getting harder by the year to convince my grandchildren of my hard life at the hall.Going down to the farm, or playing football on one of their three pitches, then I would go back and decorate the ceilings in the house, still someone had to do it. Best wishes R.P.

Name: Ray Packman

Homepage address: hhp;//www,donbosco.co.uk/pp

City: LONDON

Message sent: 2004-09-29 17:33:43

Message: Hi was at Blaisdon Hall from 1952-1956 Best years of my life. Would love to hear from anybody who remembers me, except if I owe them money, Any info about upcoming reunion most welcome.

Name: Charles W Springett

Homepage address:

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2004-09-02 12:44:17

Message: Hi all ex Blaisdon Salesians and Old Boys, Many thanks to everyone who helped to make it a great reunion over the August B/H w/e. We now look forward to our Last Special 2005 reunion to celebrate the opening of Blaisdon Hall in 1935. Make a note NOW that it will again be held on AUGUST B/H SUNDAY. Lets hope we see even more attending. Best wishes, C.W.S.

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Message sent: 2004-07-16 21:07:07

Message: I was Blaisdon Hall in the 70s nick cook time pass well it. Paul Simpson any one remmber me?

Name: Eddie Keegan (half pint)

Homepage address:

City: Liverpool

Message sent: 2004-06-01 07:38:20

Message: I attended Blaisdon 1960-1963 would be great to hear from anybody who is fortunate enough to have a memory that goes back that far!! would love to get back in touch.

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Message sent: 2004-03-21 02:59:09

Message: Name: Charles W Springett Hometown: Stoke on Trent ST3 4SB Sent: 3.04 PM - 3/19 Dear Peter Redgrove, Great to see another message from a former Blaisdon boy. If you wish to contact me through Email or by postal service for copies of our newsletters details are; cwasuk@ntlworld.com tel no; 01782 767931 Looking forward to hearing from you, Charles.{C.W.S.} President Blaisdon Past Pupils Assn.

Name: Peter Redgrove

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City:

Message sent: 2004-03-18 13:28:57

Message: I was very happy to discover this "guestbook" reading the messages from former Blaisdon pupils literally brought tears to my eyes. I attended Blaisdon from 53-54 and my surname at the time was Meissl. I have lived in the United States for over thirty years and reside in Los Angeles California. I support the Salesians here in the US. My relatively short time at Blaisdon was the ONLY bright and happy time of my childhood. The kindness and caring shown me at Blaisdon has acted as a beacon of light to me throughout my life. There aren't words to express my gratitude. I'm not sure whether anyone would remember me. But I would be happy to hear from anyone. I'm planning a trip to the UK sometime this year. A blessing to you all. Peter

Name: Tony Brady

Homepage address:

City:

Message sent: 2004-03-02 12:55:36

Message: Name: Tony Brady Hometown: Tempo C.Fermanagh. N.Ireland Sent: 2.55 PM - 2/27 My memorial poem for Bro.Joseph Carter SDB posted on back page 6 viz: Winter Morning is being published in an anthology of poems by Forward Press in early Spring. For more details please contact me. Tony Brady anthonyjmbrady@hotmail.com anthonyjmbrady@hotmail.com

Name: robert jhigham

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City: middleton manchester

Message sent: 2004-01-27 09:22:10

Message: ps tell bro tom manchester united will win the lot this season who's blackburn rovers anyway? lol

Name: robert higham

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City:

Message sent: 2004-01-27 09:18:37

Message: cheers charles for printing my little letter in the newsletter may be see u at the next reunion

Name: John Ward

Homepage address: http://www.donbosco.co.uk/pp

City: Uxbridge, Middx

Message sent: 2004-01-23 15:12:10

Message: Dear Eddy Higham, Thanks for your nostalgic message in our Guestbook. It is great to see you are in touch with some former pals of your time at Blaisdon. Do take a look at the Events section of this website so you know when the various events at Balsidon are to happen. I know the President, Charlie Springett, would love to welcome you and your friends to any of the Blaisdon events. With best wishes, John Ward, Vice President, Salesian Past Pupils' Federation (GB) & Blaisdon Past Pupil from 48/49 period - a bit before your time

Name: robert higham( eddy)

Homepage address:

City: manchester uk

Message sent: 2004-01-23 05:21:11

Message: hi all anybody remember me i left blaisdon in 1978ish i have many memories of blaisdon as i can remember most of them were of me fighting but of coarse there were so many great memories i am in contact with phil smith john falkner mark davies kim watts i have on only been back to blaisdon a few times back in 1986 with mark davies for the reunion i had a flying visit in 2003 sadly there was no accsess to the school so i went to the local church in blaisdon were i laid some flowers on the saleisian grave i was so happy to see the bench that the old boys had bought in momory of past blaisdon boy and brothers i often wonder how our teachers are going on mr lynch my form teacher bro allen p e teacher brother tom bless him used to pick us up from manchester to return to school oh how many head ackes we must have given poor brother tom if anyone who remembers me please get in touch by leaveing a message on here or e mail me on the above if anyone knows the where abouts of paddy studdard please let me know

Cheers Rob

Name: Charles W Springett..

Homepage address:

City: Stoke on Trent. ST34SB

Message sent: 2004-01-16 02:20:52

Message: DearDouglas Saxon, Like John Ward I was so pleased to see your message in the guestbook.I for my sins am the present President of the Blaisdon Old Boys and Past Pupils Association and welcome all ex Blaisdon Salesian Past pupils to keep in touch. We arrange and hold a reunion at Blaisdon in the Village Hall every year during the August Bank Holiday weekend that is well attended. It would be great if you could manage to join us and meet up with some of your old friends. At present we produce 2 or 3 newsletters each year with information on Old Boys. If you send me your present Postal address and/or Email address, I will send you a copy. This applies to ALL Blaisdon Old Boys in fact. Please keep in contact. Best wishes for 2004, Charles W Springett.45/48. Blaisdon Old Boys Assn.

Name: John Ward

Homepage address: http://www.donbosco.co.uk/pp

City: Uxbridge, Middx

Message sent: 2004-01-14 10:02:55

Message: Dear Douglas Saxon, Thank you for your message in our Guestbook and the compliments you make about Blaisdon and that great Salesian Bro. Alan Garman SDB. It is good to hear how he and Blaisdon made such a valuable impact on your life. I hope that you might be bale to visit the Blaisdon Reunion at some time in the future. Last Summer we had Alastair Bourne with us all the way from New Zealand. Best wishes to you and your Family, John Ward, Vice President, Salesian Past Pupils' Federation (GB)

Name: Douglas Saxon

Homepage address: http://www.dsaxon.com

City: Vancouver BC Canada

Message sent: 2004-01-14 06:21:12

Message: Hi My name is Douglas Saxon I went to Blaisdon Hall in 1959 and left in 1962 During that time the person that had the most influence on me would have been Brother Allen. He taught me how to drive a tractor and the old V8 Truck down on the lower field. The strength and determination that I gained Have helped children 4 boys 1 girl she is the youngest. Blaisdon Hall is a Real part of my past that I think of a great deal Thank You All I have went back to the school only 2 times since I left as I went to live in Vancouver BC Canada since June of 1965 My sucsses was from the strict way that this school was run and I am glad to have been part of it Again Thank you all

Name: John Ward

Homepage address: http://www.donbosco.co.uk/pp

City: Uxbridge, Middx

Message sent: 2003-11-17 14:06:32

Message: Dear Readers, especially Blaisdon Past Pupils, As promised, I can now let you have the details of the funeral for Kate Hines, who died recently. The service will take place at the Bodmin Crematorium at 1200 on Friday 21 Nov. Blaisdon will do its best to have a representation at the event. For those who might wish to send their sympathy and condolences to Gerry and his family, Gerry's address is: 15 Trelawney Bodmin Cornwall PL31 1NT Please pray for Kate, that she may Rest in Peace and for Gerry and his family at this sad time for them. Many thanks and Bless you all, John Ward, Vice President, Salesian Past Pupils' Federation (GB)

Name: John Ward

Homepage address: http://www.donbosoc.co.uk/pp

City: Uxbridge, Middx

Message sent: 2003-11-15 06:27:40

Message: Dear Blaisdon Past Pupils, I was saddened to learn today from Charles Springett, Blaisdon President, of the death yesterday of Gerry Hines' wife, Kate. Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of Kate and for Gerry and his family at this sad time. Gerry and Kate were real stalwarts at the Blaisdon Reunions, as many of you will know. When we have news of the funeral arrangements, these will be published in this Guestbook. John Ward, Vice President, Salesian Past Pupils' Federation (GB)

Name: Charles W Springett

Homepage address:

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2003-10-11 18:37:49

Message: Hi Salesian Past Pupils. Your prayers are asked for Fr, Sean Murray's Sister Sr. Bosco Murray as she is rather ill in Rome and needs to have an operation as soon as she is well enough to undergo it. She has always done so much for others and now she needs your prayers. Thank you all. CWS.

Name: Alastair Bourne

Homepage address:

City: Auckland.NZ

Message sent: 2003-10-01 22:14:20

Message: I would like to say how much i enjoyed attending the old boys reunion at Blaisdon this year. This was my first reunion. Many memories were revisited some humourous some sad but taken all round well worth the visit. Wonderful to meet so many jolly people who came upt he hard way and so many of them seem to have done well in life. I hope to return another year for another visit and to see perhaps more old faces from my time at the Hall. What a lovely village Blaisdon is and it has not changed a bit since I left there in 1948. It is a long way for us to travel from New Zealand but it was well worth the expense and the time. My best wishes to all those chaps I had time to chat with and the many who were not there some due I guess to attrition. Prof Dr Alastair Bourne.

Name: John Ward

Homepage address: http://www.donbosco.co.uk/pp

City: Uxbridge, Middx

Message sent: 2003-09-12 14:12:57

Message: Dear Readers, especially Blaisdon Past Pupils, An excellent report by Jim Richards, Director Catholic Children's Society (Wetsminster), can be found from the following website: = www.cathchild.org.uk/blaisdonob0309.html. Jim was invited as a Guest to our 2003 Annual Reunion and we were honoured that he kindly came along with his wife. You will find our own report, with photos, in the News section of this website. John Ward, Vice President, Salesian Past Pupils' Federation (GB)

Name: Charles W Springett

Homepage address:

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2003-08-08 14:43:04

Message: Hi Blaisdon Old Boys and friends, Further to John Wards message, we have now been informed that the funeral service for Pamela Plevey will take place at St Patrick's Church Grangetown Cardiff on Thursday 14th August at 0945hrs.John and family thank everyone for their prayers and support in this difficult time.Fr Sean Murray SDB, Terry O'Neill and I will be attending and invite you to join with us in praying for Pamela, John and his family. C.W.S.

Name: Charles Springett

Homepage address:

City: Stoke on trent

Message sent: 2003-08-06 04:20:26

Message: Message to Neil Sallave. As you and I both live in Stoke on Trent how about meeting up sometime. I am a Salesian Past Pupil and for my sins am the present Blaisdon Past Pupils President. You can contact me by Email cwasuk@ntlworld.com Best wishes, Charles.

Name: John Ward

Homepage address: http://www.donbosco.co.uk/pp

City: Uxbridge, Middx

Message sent: 2003-08-06 01:07:30

Message: Dear Blaisdon Past Pupils, It was sad to hear from Charlie Springett, our President, of the death yesterday of Pamela Plevey, the wife of John. John and his late wife were very loyal and regular attendees at our various Blaisdon Reunions. Please remember Pamela in your prayers and remember also John and his family at this sad time. Charlie and Father Sean intend to go to the funeral when details are known and Charlie or I will enter details in this Guestbook when they are known. “May She Rest in Peace”. John Ward, Vice President, Salesian Past Pupils Federation (GB) P S An earlier entry was the result of misunderstanding and has been removed.

Name: Charles W Springett

Homepage address:

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2003-03-23 18:35:43

Message: We are trying to contact Christoper McCarthy a Blaisdon Past Pupil. Chris if you see this message please make contact or if any of his old friends know where he is at present we would be pleased to hear from them. Charles {CWS}

Name: Charles W Springett

Homepage address:

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2003-01-10 08:34:01

Message: This is to confirm that the Service for Kevin Cummins will take place at Pantasath Church near Holywell North Wales on Tuesday 14th January at 1pm with internment after the service in the Family Grave. Refreshments will be available after the internment. Mike O'Brien has wrote this great poem in memory of Kevin. Goodbye Kevin Goodbye You lived a life that was rich Giving more than you ever received And your voice among us is missed More than we might have believed. Goodbye Kevin Goodbye The stories you told, the places you went You would share with us Old Boys, Giving hours of time and think it well spent Which we remember as always a joy. Goodbye Kevin Goodbye So Goodbye Kevin Goodbye Your voice may be quiet but your spirit survives And the Lads from Blaisdon will always recall A sensitive soul who kept principles alive You gave it your best and were an example to all So Goodbye Kevin Goodbye This sums up the Blaisdon Brotherhood. C.W.S.

Name: Tony Brady

Homepage address:

City: Tempo Enniskillen N.Ireland

Message sent: 2002-09-16 10:39:53

Message: John Ward, Thank you for your message. I am in contact with The Crusade of Rescue and Norman Taylor. My E-Mail contact is anthonyjmbrady@hotmail.com. Should I put this in any message I leave on the homepage? Best wishes. Tony Brady.

Name: tony brady

Homepage address:

City: Tempo Enniskillen

Message sent: 2002-09-13 07:33:10

Message: I would like to make contact with Blaisdon Old Boys of any vintage. I was at Blaisdon as a schoolboy in the years 1952-1955 then worked on the Salesian farm from 1955-1961. I left there to live in Belgium. I am retired now and live in Northern Ireland since Dec'97.

Name: Norman Taylor

Homepage address:

City: Sutton Coldfield B74 4SH

Message sent: 2002-09-04 04:04:58

Message: Hello to all the Blaisdon Old Boys, especially those who were there between 1942-44.

Name: tony brady

Homepage address:

City:

Message sent: 2002-08-20 06:35:59

Message: John WARD thanks for passing on my message to Charlie Springett; I am in regular touch with him

Name: tony brady

Homepage address:

City: enniskillen n.ireland

Message sent: 2002-08-16 18:16:41

Message: Tony Brady here can be contacted now, just been signed up for email communication.

Name: tony brady

Homepage address:

City: enniskillen n.ireland

Message sent: 2002-08-16 17:42:18

Message: i wish to contact Blaisdon and Enfield old boys circa 1940-1952

Name: tony brady

Homepage address:

City: enniskillen n.ireland

Message sent: 2002-08-16 17:36:25

Message: I welcome contact with Blaisdon old boys and Enfield also in the years 1945 1952. i can be contacted at the above address. I am not on line or email

Name: Charles W Springett

Homepage address:

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2002-07-25 12:17:32

Message: Dear Blaisdon Past Pupils Please keep me informed if you are attending our reunion at Blaisdon on the 25th August I must know for catering purposes. CWS cwasuk@ntlworld.net

Name: Charles W Springett

Homepag address:

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2002-07-22 17:31:31

Message: You will have seen the information from John Ward regarding Edna Calder. Having now spoken to Charlie Calder I would like to say that althrough Edna had been in pain and ill for a number of years , she always put on a brave face and they would make you so welcome if you visited them. Edna confined to her wheelchir, would call Charlie her Saint the way he cared for and looked after herthroughout her ilness. She loved to visit Lourds and Charlie had booked and arranged to take her there next week, but had to cancel the trip when she became too ill to travel. Charlie would arrange and bring Edna to the Blaisdon reunions which she enjoyed so much, we will all miss Her company. Edna would be pleased to know that many of the Blaisdon Old Boys and friends will be arranging for a Mass and Prayers to be said in their local Parishes for Her. Thank you all. May Edna Rest in Peace. Charles W Springett. Blaisdon Old Boy. Blaisdon Past Pupils Assn President.

Name: Terry Chaplin

Homepage address:

City: Brisbane Queensland Australia

Message sent: 2002-07-06 01:15:37

Message: G'day Charlie I would like to convey my sincere thanks for including me in the mailing list for the Blaisdon news letter. I do get great enjoyment out of reading it and letting my mind drift back to those wonderfull years.I often see names that were in my time 52/57 and the antics we used to get up too soccer,sports etc,etc. My wife Peggy and my kids go crook if they dont get to read the news letter also. Thank you once again Charlie.I will meet you one day and thank you personaly. Fondest regards Terry Chaplin.

Name: Charles W Springett

Homepage address:

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2002-07-04 03:20:30

Message: Hi Blaisdon Past Pupils This is for all Blaisdon Past Pupils who wish to recall their days and times at Blaisdon, and would like to add these to the Old Boys Memorabilia being put together in book form, {this already amounts to well over seventy pages,} by Terry O'Neill, are requested to have their contribution to Terry by post, together with a photo of yourself, or by ringing him to put it on tape, by the end of August. This memorabilia also contains many photographs of Old Boys, the Farm, Blaisdon Hall and Village. Terry is looking forward to hearing from you. He can be contacted by phone on 01633856617. Good luck and best wishes.

Name: Alastair Bourne

Homepage address:

City: Auckland. New Zealand

Message sent: 2002-07-02 14:57:36

Message: Hi Folks I left the Hall in 1948 if you are interested you may contact me at the above. I plan to be at the Blaisdon reunion this year. However, I am building a house and trying to sell my old one. I feel the old one is sold but if it falls through I will not be going to England this year. I really don’t want to miss the reunion so lets hope the contract on my old home become unconditional in the near future. I was in England twice in the last three years and staying with a pal in Wichcoombe not far from the Hall, what a shame I was unaware in both visits that whilst there a reunion took place. Best wishes to all Regards Alastair

Name: Charles W Springett

Homepage address:

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2002-07-02 13:04:48

Message: Hi Gordon Robertson You wantedto get in contact with Ronnie Fields. He now lives in Australia. If you wish for his address please contact me by phone or post. Best wishes Charles W Springett

Name: Gordon Robertson

Homepage address:

City: Saltash Cornwall

Message sent: 2002-07-02 12:11:20

Message: Hello Dermot Maher. I remember you from Blaisdon. I was only there from 56-57. Was in Fisher House. Used to help Fr. Fairclough, and Joe Hurley, in the kitchen in my spare time (Was going to be a chef, but changed my mind)took up engineering (toolmaking). Have been in the Army, and Navy, now still working, 2daughters, 1 in USA, 1 Bnfleet, Essex, 3 Grandchildren. All the best. Gordon(originally from Birmingham)

Name: Dermott/Derry Mahaer

Homepage address:

City: Brighton

Message sent: 2002-07-01 16:28:50

Message: Hi Any Blaisdon guys 53/57 welcome to get in contact.

Name: Gordon Robertson

Homepage address:

City: Saltash. Cornwall

Message sent: 2002-07-01 16:04:13

Message: I WONDER IF ANY SALESIAN OLD BOYS, ARE RADIO AMATUERS, WE COULD ARRANGE A SKED, ON HF. FROM GORDON ROBERTSON. M0BHK (BLAISDON HALL 1957)

Name: Charles W Springett

Homepage address:

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2002-06-29 16:16:07

Message: Hi again you Blaisdon Old Boys. I received a prose from Tony Brady {from Ireland} and thought you old un's would like, and understand it will bring back memories for many of you air; on the orchard gate a silken sieve sways; a spider tugs it's lair on rusted bars, silvered overnight. Pigstyes sleep; windows double glazed with frost glint back the sun's bright gleam, over a tractor's bonnet a sack has frozen stiff as oaken beam from its pen the bull roars, morning dazed. Up the farm drive on urgent call -diesel fumes hang in the air- Tractor tyre prints in the snow lead ti the village church and from there the road is cleared by Brother Joe 'neath gated Lodge to Blaisdon Hall. Silence; I mix the pigs herd's morning meal, from a wall warm looking cats stare hungry at the steaming swill; the fattest of them gnaws a hare snared that night. When air was still and freezing I woke and heard its dying squeal. Stud Farm Blaisdon 1957 By Tony Brady.

Name: Charles W Springett

Homepage address:

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2002-06-29 15:47:15

Message: Hi everyone. This is to let you know that Terry O'Neill has been into hospital and had his eye operation, so for a while he will fid it difficult to write or use his computer. He sends his good wishes to all and will get in touch ASAP. Please say a prayer for his full recovery. Please note my new Email address, www.cwasuk@ntlworld.net Best wishes, Charles W Springett {C.W.S}

Name: Charles W Springett

Homepage address:

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2002-06-29 15:36:22

Message: Greetings to all Blaisdon Past Pupils. After our get together after Easter Mike O'Brien has written a poem which I attach and am sure many of you will appreciate. The Severn Vale lays open to the sky The church sits patiently on the hill Its bells are calling but from some there'll be no reply We talk together under an April sky The church waits patiently upon the hill Behind us the orchard is in bloom Our thoughts for friends and lives gone by. Befriended by this hamlet long ago; from a common Dickensian horror We thought it paradise when we came And have never ceased to think it so A sadness lightly lays itself around The group of elderly men that stand To pay respects for friends long gone In a silence that is rich with sound We gather around the communal stone And cast a prayer upon the breeze And for a moment the group unites With thoughts of friends no longer alone The Severn Vale is not aware The church has seen it all before But under the trees lays the stone A reminder old friends will always care We shuffle and pause reluctant to return To cars that will bear us on our way =46rom this poignant and bucolic charm =46rom Blaisdon for which which we'll always yearn. Copyright Mike O'Brien April 2002 I believe this sums it all up for what we all feel about Blaisdon. Best wishes to you all. Charles W Springett

Name: tobias

Homepage address:

City: belgem_ gent

Message sent: 2002-06-24 07:11:41

Message: hello i' am tobias from belgem end iam olso learning on e don bosco skool i think thet your site is good end your work is ok

Name: Charles W Springett

Homepage address: http://www.donbosco.uk/pp

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2002-06-08 06:28:52

Message: Dear Gordon Robertson. By now you will have received the latest Newsletter. I will pass your address on to those Old Boys who you wish to get in touch with if we are in contact with them and have their present postal details. Best wishes. {C.W.S.}

Name: Charles W Springett

Homepage address:

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2002-06-08 06:11:04

Message: Hi Blaisdon Past Pupils. We have sent out the latest Past Pupils newsletter. If you have not received a copy, it will be that we do not have your present/correct postal address / postcode. Please keep us informed as to your present correct postal address, email address and telephone number, Thanks. Best wishes. {C.W.S.}

Name: Gordon Robertson

Homepage address:

City: Saltash. Cornwall.

Message sent: 2002-06-05 15:51:44

Message: Would like to contact past pupils who knew me in 1956/57 at Blaisdon, Tony Seddon. Ronnie Fields. Paddy Swords, Lionel Smith, etc. I still have good memories of Blaisdon, even though I am a grandad myself now.

Name: Charles w Springett

Homepage address:

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2002-05-26 11:45:46

Message: Hi again everyone, Please note my new email address is now

cwasuk@ntlworld.com

C.W.S.

Name: Charles W Springett

Homepage address:

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2002-05-26 05:41:11

Message: Hi Everyone, I feel that I should like to point out Blaisdon all is now a Private House and this should be respected. The owners have had to request people walking their grounds to leave and in some cases have received some abuse in doing so. I do not believe this to have been Salesian Past Pupils but others used to walking the grounds in the past. Thank for understanding.

Name: Charles W Springett

Homepage address:

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2002-05-13 18:04:11

Message: Greetings to all Blaisdon Past Pupils and their families. Our reunion and Buffet will be held on Sunday 25th August 2002 in Blaisdon Village Hall. We would like to see many of you attend. Please contact me by Email, cwasuk@yahoo.co.uk Charles W Springett, Blaisdon Past Pupils Assn

Name: Charles W Springett

Homepage address:

City: Stoke on Trent

Message sent: 2002-05-13 17:53:31

Message: Dear Eileen Hammond {Buckley} Greatings from the Blaisdon Past Pupils. We feel and believe that the families of Blaisdon Past Pupils are part of us. We will pass your request search in our newsletter. Please feel free to join us at our reunion and Buffet in Blaisdon Village hall on Sunday 25th August with many Past pupils and their families. Charles W Springett, Blaisdon PP Assn. President

Name: Eileen Hammond(nee Buckley)

Homepage address:

City: Poole

Message sent: 2002-05-12 11:21:39

Message: Is there anyone who knew my brother Patrick Bernard Michael Buckley. Went to Blaisdon Hall, Longhope, Glous--left 1958?.Sadley lost on Herald of Free Enterprize along with his wife and daughter at Zeebruger. Would love to hear from anyone who knew him: Paul Neary, R Nash, Denis McCarthy,

Name: Charles W Springett {C.W.S.}

Homepage address:

City: Stoke on Trent ST4 3QX

Message sent: 2002-03-01 05:03:50

Message: It was a great shock to hear of Bro Joe's death. I like so many Blaisdon Old Boys expected him to go on forever. He was an inspiration to all at Blaisdon and will everyone miss him so much. Terry O'Neill and I managed to see him at Farnborough a number of times and even with his poor eyesight he was always knew who it was as soon as we spoke. He was a true Salesian and follower of Don Bosco, and will find his reward in heaven with so many who have gone before him. May he Rest In Peace. C.W.S.

Name: John Ward

Homepage address: http://www.salesians.org.uk/pp

City: Uxbridge, Middx

Message sent: 2002-02-26 16:28:34

Message: Dear Readers, especially Blaisdon Past Pupils, It is with much sadness that I have learned that Brother Joe Carter SDB died today a Frimley Park Hospital. Many of you will no doubt remember Brother Joe chasing around Blaisdon in his tractor as though it was a F1 racing car. Please remember him in your prayers. A very wonderful tribute was received from our ‘Provincial’ who is in Rome for the General Chapter, which I repeat below. John Ward, Vice President, Salesian Past Pupils Federation (GB)

"It was with real sadness that I learned of the death of Bro Joe Carter. I spoke with him on Saturday evening- a few hours before I left for Rome. He had not been well for several days but he appeared

to be recovering so the news of his death came as a complete surprise to me.Fr John Dickson sends his sympathy as do Fr Luc van Looy and the other members of the General Council and the General Chapter. We thank Lord for Bro Joe's life. “May he rest in Peace”. Fr Francis Preston SDB"

Name: TERRY DOLAN

Homepage address: http://www.niagaralimo.com

City: Niagara Falls, Canada.

Message sent: 2002-01-07 17:28:50

Message: HELLO TO ALL AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR, I'm a past pupil of Blaisdon Hall from 1962-65 and would like to here from any past pupils.I have a brother that attended school at this time Barrie and he left school a year after me. I'm in the UK often so please feel free to call or write for a chat over a beer/tea. Look forward to hearing from who ever. Terry Dolan

Name: Terry O'Neill

Homepage address: http://6 Torridge Rd Bettws

City: Newport. South Wales

Message sent: 2001-05-22 12:59:22

Message: To John Ward Hi John Thanks for the help in passing on the info to the salesians concerning the sad loss of Dene Jones. The Funeral Service at St. Andrews, Oxshott, is Friday at 12 Noon. David's Email address is dgtjones1973@aol.com

Name: John Ward

Homepage address: http://www.salesians.org.uk/pp

City: Uxbridge, Middx

Message sent: 2001-05-21 14:01:07

Message: Sad News The late Dene Jones was at Blaisdon between 1943 and 1945 His Son, David, cant be contacted on 0208 398 5542

Name: John Ward

Homepage address: http://www.salesians.org.uk/pp

City: Uxbridge, Middx

Message sent: 2001-05-21 13:49:59

Message: Sad News We have just learned of the death, last Friday, of Dene Jones. Dene was a Blaisdon Past Pupil where he was both a Cobbler and a Gardner during this time. The funeral will take place next Friday, 25th May, at St. Andrews Church in Oxshott, Surrey. As time is not yet certain details can be obtained from, and Sympathy cards for the family sent to his youngest Son David at: 10A Paget Place, Brookland Road, Thames Ditton, KT7 0ET “May He Rest in Peace” John Ward, Vice President, Salesian Past Pupils Federation (GB)

Name: Terry O'Neill

Homepage address: http://Newport

City: Gwent S/Wales

Message sent: 2001-04-26 16:24:21

Message: To Mike Maher Hi Mike, It was great to see your name on the web, it's the first time that I have got in touch with one of the old boy's from Blaisdon, except for John Ward, who is constantly in touch with us. I was a pupil at Blaisdon from 9th January 1950 till 1951 down on the farm. after my training I stayed on the farm until I went in the Army in February 1953. Nice to make contact! Best wishes Terry O'Neill

Name: Mike Maher

Homepage address:

City: Sydney Australia

Message sent: 2001-03-29 06:56:38

Message: Hi to all the old boys of Blaisdon. I was there from 1960-1969. If there's anyone out there who remembers me please drop me a line. Meanwhile, to the guys who do all the work for the old boys, “Keep it up your doing a great job”.

Name: Terry O'Neill

Homepage address:

City: Newport

Message sent: 2001-03-11 10:11:25

Message: Hi John I think I have mastered this www. thing. Remember me and the family to all the Blaisdon lad whenever you meet up with them. Hope to be with the lads at Blaisdon 1st week after Easter. Best wishes my friend. Terry

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Message sent: 2000-12-09 16:06:13

Message: Name: Terry O'Neill

Hometown: Newport. Gwent

Sent: 6:48 PM - 8/1

Hi John I thought it was about time I made contact on the web. There’s no stopping me now. Looking forward to seeing you August Bank Holiday with all our Blaisdon friends. Charlie Springett is doing a marvellous job in setting up a campsite.

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Message sent: 2000-12-09 16:06:07

Message: Name: John Ward Homepage: http://www.salesians.org.uk/pp

Hometown: Uxbridge Middx

Sent: 3:27 PM - 4/11

A warm welcome to all our readers. We look forward to your comments and messages. Spread the news of our Website to all your contacts. John Ward, Vice President, Salesians Past Pupils Federation (UK)

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Message sent: 2000-12-09 16:06:06

Message: Name: Patrick Sherlock

Homepage: http://www.salesians.org.uk/savion

Hometown: Macclesfield

Sent: 1:43 PM - 4/11

Best wishes to Past Pupils all over the country! Is there anyone from Battersea (1960-67)?