struggling in the top tier
The middle tier at school was easy. The tests for the top tier were easy. Life in the top tier … Continue reading struggling in the top tier
Category: reflections
Holme Middle a new school
It’s September 1976 and the start of a new school year at a new school, Holme Middle. It’s further away … Continue reading Holme Middle a new school
Holme Middle a new school
It’s September 1976 and the start of a new school year at a new school, Holme Middle. It’s further away … Continue reading Holme Middle a new school
The gas and electric is cut off
Despite mums best efforts money became increasingly tight and we started to get behind with the bills. I think we … Continue reading The gas and electric is cut off
Exploring the Valley
The Valley becomes our playground, our home. We go down there everyday after school, at weekends, every spare minute we … Continue reading Exploring the Valley
now I’m the bully
He lives over the road from me. He’s different to me, different to everyone. I turn from the victim to … Continue reading now I’m the bully
making and losing new friends
Paul is my first friend on Holmewood. We play in the street and on the green, have fun. Paul moves … Continue reading making and losing new friends
Remembering a visitor
I’m at a house, it might be mine, it might not. We have a visitor a woman. My mum and … Continue reading Remembering a visitor
What is it about the Calder Valley?
Or more specifically why does the Upper Calder Valley which is the area around Luddenden, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden, feel … Continue reading What is it about the Calder Valley?
Reflections of Bradford
Today I’m sat at home feeling sorry for myself as I battle a cold and a cat that insists on … Continue reading Reflections of Bradford
