big school at last
It’s the day when dreams come true. My first day at big school, Tong Comprehensive. I remember looking at Tong … Continue reading big school at last
Category: Short Story
showing great promise at English
One experience I remember vividly from Holme Middle is taken an English test comprising of spelling, grammar and a story … Continue reading showing great promise at English
my brief moments as a sportsman
I have never been gifted in a sporting way and at school this was even less so. My mum and … Continue reading my brief moments as a sportsman
Ingleborough 1977
It’s January 1977 and I’m on a school trip to Ingleborough in the Yorkshire Dales. Like many kids journeys when … Continue reading Ingleborough 1977
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
Mark Lloyds dad
I’ll always remember Mark Lloyds dad. He was a big man and scary too. Nobody messed with him and I … Continue reading Mark Lloyds dad
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
What went wrong?
My first attempt at a short story It should have been a happy time for James and Louise watching their … Continue reading What went wrong?
WAITING FOR A PARCEL
So it’s supposed to come today my parcel. Not sure when but these days you never are. Could be anytime … Continue reading WAITING FOR A PARCEL
