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Comment on Guestbook by John Pointon

John Pointon — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:43:21 +0000

I was sorry to read that Reg Twemlow had passed away. I remember him taking me home to my parents at least once having been ‘nawty’.

I was at Leek School of Art with his son Richard in the early 70′s.
John

Comment on Aircrash by John Pointon

John Pointon — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:30:44 +0000

Hi Mike
I remember my parents telling me the story of the plane crash during the war. They said it came down near Henridding Wood just off Broad Lane.

I remember as a kid (7 – 11) going with mates looking for it, never found any evidence though.
John Pointon

Comment on Guestbook by Rick Widelski

Rick Widelski — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:39:14 +0000

Found and really enjoyed the Brown Edge web site. I lived in the “miners houses ” from
about 1957 until leaving for London University in 1966. I currently live in Melbourne
Australia. Two of my good friends were Stan Kapusta and John Bowler — are they still
around ?

Comment on Hugh Bourne by admin

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:19:11 +0000

There have been over 5 different Chapels here in Brown Edge of which 2 are still operating. Hugh Bourne’s Chapel closed and the congregation opened another chapel ie Hill Top Chapel which my ggg grandfather and his family gifted various items. If you could tell me some names of the congregation I could perhaps recognise them.

Comment on Hugh Bourne by Zoe Clark

Zoe Clark — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:15:40 +0000

Hi,
My 3x Great Grandfather was Thomas Russell, a friend of Hugh Bourne and alos instrumental in the Primitive Methodist movement. I am currently reading his autobiography and on p.11 it says that he missioned at Brownedge, and formed a society of above a dozen members. Can anyone tell me if there is any mention of Thomas in the chapel there?

Comment on Add Event by b.hulstone

b.hulstone — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:28:11 +0000

Yoga class. Brown Edge village Hall. time changed to 1.30pm every Tuesday. re commencing Tuesday 7th February 2012. contact. Elizabeth Lawton 504213.

Comment on Add Event by b.hulstone

b.hulstone — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:20:02 +0000

Brown Edge Festival meeting. Top Pub. Tuesday 17th January 2012. @ 8pm

Comment on Add Event by b.hulstone

b.hulstone — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:15:22 +0000

Brown Edge Festival. Brown Edge playing Fields. Saturday 14th July 2012.
Parade of Church Queens & retinues around the village, calling at the three dressed wells.
culminating at the playing fields, where a festival of entertainment commences.

Comment on Guestbook by Councillor Dave McGrath

Councillor Dave McGrath — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:35:56 +0000

Peter,
Reference your entry in the magazine.

TWEMLOW Reg Suddenly on Tuesday, January 3rd at his home in Stockton Brook, Reginald aged 91 years (former Brown Edge Police Constable), husband of Marjorie and father of Richard. Funeral arrangements later. Inquiries to: David H. Smith Funeral Directors, Fountain House, 17/21 Fountain Street, Leek, Staffs, ST13 6JS. Telephone 01538 399661 http://www.davidhsmith.co.uk

Comment on Turner’s Buses by Stewart Ball

Stewart Ball — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:24:23 +0000

Hi Geoff just read the very interesting story about Turner’s Buses and notice you are making enquiries about Dianne’s friend Margaret Bourne, I know this lady very well as she became my Wife, Margaret, I must tell you cannot switch a computer on
(no interest) but you can certainly email her via myself.
May I also say that Dianne was a best friend of Margaret & Myself.
Kind regards.
Stewart
pp Margaret.