Born in the 60s, growing up in the 70s and 80s
A change for today as I didn’t do a diary entry so this is an excerpt from my life story … Continue reading Born in the 60s, growing up in the 70s and 80s
Tag: childhood
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
struggling in the top grade at school
Getting to the top grade at school was a big achievement for me. Maths and English tests and I was … Continue reading struggling in the top grade at school
teaching in the 70s and 80s
Teaching in the 70s and 80s at state run schools in the North of England was a vastly different experience … Continue reading teaching in the 70s and 80s
doing well academically during the first year
It’s my first year at Tong and I’m doing well academically. I’m getting top grades in all my subjects and … Continue reading doing well academically during the first year
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
the long summer holidays of childhood
One of my favourite and most enduring childhood memories is of the long summer holidays. They couldn’t come quick enough … Continue reading the long summer holidays of childhood
Mark Holdsworth, friends for life
I still remember the very first time I saw Mark Holdsworth at Holme Middle. It was in the playground and … Continue reading Mark Holdsworth, friends for life
Thomas from the children’s home and others
I still remember two people from my early days at Holme Middle. One is a lad called Thomas. He was … Continue reading Thomas from the children’s home and others
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 Autistic FellRunner 