• Fred Lindley, aged 51, Living in Greenock. I was born in Oldham, father Fred and mother Martha, went to Yew Tree, then Butterworth Lane and South Chadderton Secondary. I worked at Ferranti/Plessey from 1978 to 1988. I have 2 children, Jonathan and Elizabeth. Moved to Scotland in 1999. Would like to here from any old friends. E-mail jamesl57@hotmail.com

  • Derek Duggan, aged 60, Living in Sunderland. Born in Oldham Royal Hospital in 1948 and lived in mainly in Failsworth. Mather Street upto being 4 years old and then Day Drive until 20 years. Attended St Johns and Partington Street schools.
    I moved to Newcastle upon Tyne in about 1973. E-mail dugganderek@aol.com

  • Harry Henderson, aged 50, Living in Glasgow. Connections to Parish Church Fittonhill, St Martins Fittonhill, Hathershaw Breezehill Schools. have 2 school pics from Parish Church School 1968 if you are interested e mail me only name I remember is Harry Hadfield, who came from Ten Town Hathershaw. E-mail harryjanet@hotmail.co.uk


  • Jayne Black , aged 40, Living in North Wales. HI, I lived in Royton for 23 Yrs and went to Byron st, Highbarn & Radlcyffe Schools. Moved to Wales to marry, have 2 boys.
    Remember Maple Squash Club, Henry Afrikas, Montys & Tramtracks! I miss Chips, Peas & Gravy on the same tray -its not the same in Wales! Would love to hear from anybody who remembers me. E-mail jaynie2126@googlemail.com

  • Melita Truswell, aged 52, Living in Minehead. Iwas called Kent lived in Dean St. Failsworth went to Mather St. 1960-1968 Failsworth girls until 1970. Live in Minehead, Somerset since 1992. Married to Tony. Friends with Anita Taylor, Gail Dootson. still vist ldham to see my sister hope to hear from any old friends. E-mail guiney@lineone.net

  • David Pleasant, aged 63, Living in Cleveleys. I was born on Huddersfield Rd, near Hill Stores. Went to Clarksfield School. Used to play on Littlemoor Lane area. Worked in offices at Orb Mill (ICI) Waterhead. Loved watching Oldham Rugby. Happy Days. E-mail david.pleasant@hewden.co.uk

  • Barbara Guiney, aged 44, Living in London. Born & dragged up in Werneth -we had Guiney's Newsagents on Oxford St. 2 sisters, Jen & Pam.I lived in Shropshire for 2 yrs and now in London since 1989. Not married, no kids! Yng, free & single at moment!! Wld be great to hear from the Wood family. E-mail guiney@lineone.net

  • Stephen Horsfield, Aged 35, Living in Milton Keynes, I lived on what was Constable Walk, Sholver for the best part of my life. I don't get much chance to visit Oldham due to work. I went to Counthill where I met my wife, and now have three kids. would like to hear from best mate Nick, if you see this. I do still manage to get my hands on the Hollands pies and love em. email: sharonhorsfield@aol.com

  • Marie Scott, Aged 70, Living in Buxton, Derbyshire. I spent my childhood in Oldham and would like to exchange memories of "old" Oldham. I attended Clarksfield Secondary Modern School. email: marie999@rmscott.wanadoo.co.uk

  • John Shaw, Aged 56, Living in Welwyn Garden City. I Was born @ Boundary Park Hospital in 1951.I went to Coldhurst Juniors - St Hildas - and the Blue Coat School Played lots of amatuer football for Fitton Hill, Mount Pleasant and North Chadd, Moved to Benidorm in 1979, Came back to Hertfordshire in 1987 still there!. email: john.shaw@uk.henkel.com

  • Harold Jones, Aged 77, Living in Drury, Buckley. I am married with 1 grown up daughter.
    I lived in Hawksley street at number 73. I worked at the Twist cotton mill then went to work for Mather & platt engineers installing sprinkler systems.
    I attended Freehold council school till 1944. email: haljones@drury21.orangehome

  • Vickie Roberts, Aged 49, Living in Dudley, West Midlands. I was Vickie Cole - Dad was blind - had 5 sisters and 1 brother, lived on Higher Lime Road - 1959 - 1971 - went to Kaskenmoor - left to live in Nottingham, moved to West Midlands then to Wiltshire now back in Midlands - get in touch if you remember me. email: vickie.roberts@lycos.co.uk

  • Andrew (Drew) Sparrow, Aged 41, Living in Weybridge. I'm separated with two sons. I work as an IT contractor in London. Moved to Canada with my parents in 1976. Originally from Chadderton. Went to Baretrees Primary. Would like to hear from anyone who knew me. Trying to reconnect with my past. I moved back to the UK in 2004 when marriage had ended. email: chaddertonlad@hotmail.com

  • Paul Valentine, Aged 55, Living in Watford. Born in Oldham but left when I was five due to Father being in the RAF. I returned in 1984 after living and working in Gibraltar, Belize and Germany. Moved south in 1991 due to work and am still here. I still have family in Oldham and visit occasionally. email: valentpa2005@yahoo.co.uk

  • Colin Shepherd, Aged 61, Living in Farmham. Lived in Main Road Westwood until went to London as a student in 1964. Married in 1967 and have lived in the south ever since. Now live in Farnham, Surrey. As I get older I wonder what happened to all the people I once knew in Oldham. email: c.shepherd@surrey.ac.uk

  • Peter West, Aged 45, Living in Swansea. I was born in oldham and lived on St. Chads Limeside. I left when I was 18 and travelled the world working for the NAAFI. I now live in South Wales with my wifeand two children. I now work in Security. I still visit Oldham as I still have family there. I also had the Lighthouse Pub in Lees Rd for 3 yearsm then moved to Wales and here I am. email: percysbar@yahoo.com

  • Mandy Askew, Aged 34, Living in Douglas, Isle of Man. Born in Oldham nearly 35 years ago, went to Lydgate Church of England Primary School and then went to Saddleworth School until end of year three in 1986. Left UK to come to the Isle Of Man on 11th July 1986 with my grandparents Clifford and GLadys Stott email: mandyaskew1972@hotmail.com

  • Melissa Collin (nee Beard), Aged 36, Living in Sheringham. Having left Oldham to do a degree at Norwich Art School, I worked in the book trade and then in publishing. I am now living by the sea in North Norfolk with my husband, Jim and out two year-old daughter Maya. email: melissacollin@hotmail.com

  • Sharon Reilly/Mcrae, Aged 49, Living in Christchurch. Born Boundry park 1957.Went to the Blue coat school. Left Oldham in the early 90s. Only things i miss in Oldham is my family and friends, but Iget to see them every year or two. email: themcraeclan@tiscali.co.uk

  • Steve Heron, Aged 47, Living in Knutsford. Still in UK (thats if Cheshire counts as UK, weird bunch not like oldhamers) come back most weeks just to regain sanity and be with proper folk!! lived Cartmel Crescent and Edgeware Road went Chaddy Grammar and Butterworth Lane. Anyone who knows where Jacko wentto? Let me know would love to get in touch with any and I mean any old friends be great to catch up. email: steven.heron@hotmail.co.uk

  • Dave Higginbottom, Aged 58, Living in Bramhall. Lived on Frederick St from 1949 to 1967. Pupil at Werneth and Hulme Grammar. Then 22 years Commissioned Service in RAF. Married with 4 children. Now manage aerodromes as my career. Anyone out there remember me?. email: dave.higgi@ntlworld.com

  • Martin Griffiths, Aged 58, Living in Strichen. Born at Boundary Park, Whitsunday 1948. Went to Waterhead infants, Derker Juniors and then Hathershaw Tech'.
    Left Oldham in 1966 to move to Fleetwood. Lived in Derby 14 years then moved to Scotland. I am semi-retired. email: waterford103@aol.com

  • Andy Zuill, Aged 42, Living in Andover, Hampshire, Left Oldham when I was 17 in 1981, after attending Werneth infant, Werneth Junior and Royton & Cropmton schools. Now live in Andover, Hampshire and I am working as an accountant as Head of Financial Planning at the House of Commons in London. Dont get up to Oldham much these days, but still visit Manchester on a regular basis to watch City. email: awzuill@hotmail.com

  • John Lees, Aged 66, Living in Gloucestershire, John Lees, Married Margaret Bates, three children, five grandchildren, retired. Would love to hear from anyone who I played rugby with, went to school with or just remembers me from the old days!!
    (daughters email: janielees@aol.com

  • Lesley Hardwick (Nee Ashworth), Aged 55, Living in Hereford, Had afro hair before it was fashionable. Went to Crompton House school in High Crompton 1963/65 would love to get in touch with Margaret Pemberton, Christine Price and Marie?Susan Heywood had a brother Austin, who worked for the parks dept. His oppo was called Alan, we wrote to each other when I moved to Hereford, would love to here from anyone from those good old days. E-mail: HardwiLesl@AOL.COM

  • Annemarie Maclachlan, Aged 52 Living in Fort William, Scotland. I lived in oldham went to Werneth Junior School then on to Grange School. known as bisto kid and have a sister called Janette. used to go to the Cat Whiskers disco in Oldham many years ago surname was Bairstow. E-mail: tigerbabe54@btinternet.com

  • Caitlin Buckley, Living in North Wales, I went to Corpus Christi. I moved from Oldham in 2002. If anybody remembers me from Corpus please get in touch! Much love xxxxxx E-mail: Sxc_caitlin@hotmail.co.uk

  • Matthew Massey, 18, Living in Stowmarket. I was born and bought up in Oldham but moved down to suffolk when i was 11 years of age and loved here ever since. I try visting Oldham every chance I can, proud of where i come from! E-mail: matthewmassey1989@hotmail.com

  • Elizabeth Buckley, 27, Living in Colwyn Bay with my lovely family, my partner of 10 years Lee, my children Sophie, Declan, Aimee and Ella Rose. Moved here in 2003 loving it but miss Oldham loads. Get in touch if you know me it'd be great to hear from old friends! E-mail: Bettyboo130779@hotmail.co.uk

  • Steve Hamblett, 38, Living in Tadworth Surrey. Was born at home in Rochdale road. Went to St hildas and Beever st primary schools and Grange secondary Moved to London in '92 Now in Surrey have a 7 yr old son. am enjoyin life in the south workin as a senior social worker. miss friends family and Hollands Pies. Email me if u know me. Please! E-mail: craggyno1@yahoo.co.uk

  • Bill Thomas, 46, Living in Retford. Lived in Oldham for 43 years. Mainly Derker but also Clarksfield. Moved to Retford 3 years ago and although we miss family and friends we do not miss the town that much. We get back to Oldham every few months. Would love to be in touch with anyone who knew us. E-mail: sunter18@aol.com

  • Gill Cookson (Howell/Bartlett), 39, Living in Preston. Born in Woodfield in 1966, went to Stansfield Road and Failsworth schools. Used to play hockey for Oldham ladies. Have worked for the Halifax since 1986. Moved to Preston in 1997 but still visit Oldham to see family there. Glad to report can get Hollands pies in Preston but the natives here think a muffin should have chocolate chips in it, makes life dead awkward ordering in the chippy !! Would love to hear from anyone who knows me. E-mail: lighthousecat66@aol.com

  • Harold Jones, 76, Living in Drury Buckley Flintshire. I lived in Hawksley St Hollinwood till 1953 when I married and moved to North Wales. I went to Werneth Freehold Juniors until 1944. Iremember a girl Iwas friends with called Esther Collinson who married a knight. If anyone remembers me I would like to hear from them. E-mail: haljones@fs.mail.net

  • Paul Dixon, 45, Living in Fraserburgh. Born Oldham 1961 at Woodfield Mat. Home, I lived in Hollinwood, Pitses and Moorside. Moved North in 2004. Lifelong Latics fan, ex Hulme Grammar School. Worked for Oldham Council from 1977 to 1997 and again 2003/2004. Now at Aberdeen City Council. Regular reader of Chron. Website to stay in touch. E-mail: 27strichencourt@tiscali.co.uk

  • Lesley-Ann Garvey, 51, Living in Bramhall, Stockport. Update to previous entry. Grew up on Cedar Crescent in Chadderton with many friends in the Oldham and Royton areas. I now live in Bramhall. Happy to hear from anyone who knew me in the good old days.
    E-mail: ladygarvey@hotmail.com

  • Sanny Sandford, 51, Living in Weston-Super-Mare. Left Oldham 1970 to join the royal navy, went to Fitton Hill inf/jnr/comp, check out farm food stores for hollands pies/pudds E-mail: les.sandford@tiscali.co.uk

  • Ellenor Hollingsworth Nee Titherington, 54, Living in Holyhead. I was born in springhead i went to springhead infants and uppermill secondary school. I moved to Wales with husband Ian and two daughter's in 1974 only came for a weekend and still here thirty odd years later. Would like to hear from anyone that remembers me E-mail: e.hollingsworth@homecall.co.uk

  • Neil Cameron, 37, Living in Aylesbury. Left Oldham in 1991 to join the RAF. I'm married with two children. Currently working in the RAF as a recruit instructor. E-mail: neilcameron@btinternet.com

  • Jim Moorhouse, 49, Living in Birmingham. Lived in Chadderton till age 18 when my parents moved us to Peterborough in 1975.Went to St Herberts, Cardinal Langley, and Manchester High School of Art. Went to De La Salle College. Worked at Park Cake 1978-1980. Love Oldham keep going back to visit. Anyone remember me drop me a line. Cheers. E-mail: jamesbenedictmoorhouse@yahoo.co.uk

  • Mike Samuels, 57, Oldmam Hulmeian, soccer player(?) grew up in Saint Mary's Ward, then Hollinwood. Fond memories of Oldham edge, Saint Stephen's Ward. Grandad was Miles (Miley) Toole, Coalman around Grains Bar, Moorside etc. Attended Werneth Primary, now ex-teacher, watching sale sharks & drinking Boddie's in Heaton Chapel E-mail: sammythetash@aol.com

  • Rob Corbett, aged 32, living in Bangor, Gwynedd. Born in Oldham and went to Springhead Infants, Knowsley Juniors and Saddleworth Comprehensive. Moved to Wales in '87. Now living in Lovely Sunny Bangor! Would be great to hear from anyone who remembers me, not heard from old friends since I moved away nearly 20 yrs ago! E-mail: rob_corbett@hotmail.com

  • Dave Anderson, aged 49, living in Leicester. Left Oldham 78 in Khaki settled in Leicestershire, now widowed with 4 fledglings. Looking to find anyone who remembers me from the Featherstall road area, Elevenways pub, Fitton hill comp or Breeze hill. If aynone knows where Chris Bowler is please drop me a line. E-mail: wrinkle48@hotmail.com

  • Damion Roberts, aged 26, living in Baldock Hertfordshire. Former resident of Lower Lime Rd, Limeside and pupil at Limehurst county primary and Kaskenmoor Schools. I am now a journalist at The Comet newspaper down in Hertfordshire. Drop me a line if you remember me. E-mail: damionroberts1@yahoo.co.uk

  • Mark Heywood, aged 34, living in Derbyshire. Went to Scottfield Infants, Werneth Juniors, and then Kaskenmoor. Went to Oldham College a few years later and then Teesside Uni. Working in Local Government PR. Living in NE Derbyshire E-mail: heywoodmark@aol.com

  • Deborah Norton, aged 32, living in Lincoln. Went to Freehold & Werneth Juniors and the to Grange Comp. Met Hubby there ( Graham) and have been happily married for 10 years. I am a clinical nurse practitioner in Lincoln and hubby is in the RAF. Looking to hear from anyone who knows me or Graham. We are up in Oldham quite regularly as we still have family there. E-mail: graham746@aol.com

  • Philip Green, aged 46, living in Hull. Born at Woodfield Maternity Home. Lived in Royton for 20 years. Attended Byron St, High Barn and Royton & Crompton Schools. Left R&C in 1976. Worked in Shaw. Now living and working in Hull area. Two stepsons in RAF, one son at home. E-mail: philipgreen4245@tiscali.co.uk

  • Deborah Norton, aged 32, living in Lincoln. Went to Freehold & Werneth Juniors and the to Grange Comp. Met Hubby there ( Graham) and have been happily married for 10 years. I am a clinical nurse practitioner in Lincoln and hubby is in the RAF. Looking to hear from anyone who knows me or Graham. We are up in Oldham quite regularly as we still have family there. E-mail: graham746@aol.com

  • John Farrington, aged 68, living in Rudyard. I was born and lived in Abbey Hills 1937 nearly killed by a flying bomb in 1945, went to Alexanra and Waterloo schools. Did National Service in Germany 1959/61 Lived in Wrexham, Wilmslow,Zambia,Iraqu Bramall and now Rudyard. E-mail: ajfarrington@tiscali.co.uk

  • Mark Cocksey, aged 41, living in Cardiff, Wales. Born in Crumpsall Mcr, but moved to Oldham aged 1 where I lived most of my life in Heyside / Royton apart from when I served in the Army. Met my wife Theresa who was from Cardiff and after joining South
    Wales Police we moved to Cardiff where I am now a Police Dog Handler.I have three sons & one Czechoslovakian Shepherd Dog called Sabre. I Miss Oldham loads. E-mail: mcocksey@toucansurf.com

  • Angela Batey, aged 40, living in Fleetwood. I am a 40 yr old woman, average build, 5ft 6ins with brown hair and eyes. I was born in Royton, near Oldham. My parents and daughter were born in Oldham. I lived there till 10 years ago. I still have friends and relatives who live in Oldham. E-mail: angelabatey@dwp.gsi.gov.uk

  • Martin Bowers, aged 37, living in St Helier, Jersey. How Do! Hello to all in Oldham. I'm living here in sunny Jersey now after some great years in Royton. Lived on Thorpe farm mostly and supped a pint or two in The Anchor and Junction, Royton. Get back home every now and then for a pint and a good laugh. Cheers. E-mail: mjbowers67@hotmail.com

  • Sarah Dust, aged 23, living in Darlington, England. Lived in Oldham till 2000 when I joined the Army. Travelled all over and met my husband Alan in Bosnia. Now living in Darlington with Alan and our 6 month old son Christopher. E-mail: nakedsoldier@hotmail.com

  • Keith Hirst, aged 62, living in Arlesey, Beds, England. Sister, Hazel, still lives there. Now in Bedfordshire but still keen Latics supporter. Went to Dobcross School then Hathershaw Tech. Left Saddleworth in 1966 to follow Local Government career. Was member of Rimmon Mountaineering Club. Still go out on the hills with Herts Mountaineering Club. E-mail: kg.hirst@ntlworld.com

  • Alan & Pauline Shaw, aged 55, living in Dersingham, Kings Lynn, England. Used to live in Shaw been over here 5 years. E-mail: alanshaw@zoom.co.uk

  • Garry Whitehead, aged 44, living in Isle of Wight, England. Attended Freehold School, Lower and Upper Counthill. Lived on the IOW for the past 16 years. Now looking for my younger brother Paul Whitehead. E-mail: k9whitehead2aol.com

  • Ernest Lees, aged 90, living in Gloucestershire, England. Ernest Lees Briggs is now 90. He was the son of the gardener for the Lees Family at Werneth Park, Oldham. He was raised by his parents Sarah and Ernest Briggs on the grounds of the house. He had a twin sister called Phyllis, sadly deceased. Anyone who remembers him or has memories of the Lees family or the Briggs family on the park, or has any info generally - please get in touch. Ernest is my Grandfather and his memory is not what it was but he often talks about Werneth Park and the Lees family and how they were so good to him. Melissa (granddaughter of Ernest Briggs). E-mail: mwtiley@blueyonder.co.uk

  • Tanveer Akhtar, aged 38, living in Nottingham, England. Hi to all who live / lived in Oldham. I am 38 I went to Alexandra school then to Hathershaw school. Now I am in Nottingham have my own garage its called Nottingham auto centre 01159792626. I used to live in Glodwick moved out in 1987 (family still do) If you knew me please get in touch! Would love to hear, from anyone who went to school with Me. Also anyone else that knows me. Also my class teacher Mr Andrews and Mr Chapman, Mr Burss head teacher Mr Cole, love to hear from them and mates keven / Diana Shafqat / Liaqat / Steve / Simon / lots of other girls that can’t remember there names. Please if you can remember contact me. E-mail: akhtar640@hotmail.com

  • Eric Kempe, aged 60, living in Fort William, Scotland. I Left Oldham 30 years ago to work for the Forestry Commission, I still work for them. I went to Coldhurst Infant & Junior Schools and then went to St Anne's at Royton. I would be happy to hear from anyone who remembers me. E-mail: eric.brenda@btopenworld.com

  • Brenda Kempe (nee Yates), aged 58, living in Fort William, Scotland. I left Oldham 30 years ago. I went to St Stephens' Infant & Junior Schools then on to the Bluecoat School. I would be happy to hear from anyone who remembers me. E-mail: eric.brenda@btopenworld.com

  • Caitlin Buckley, aged 13, living in Colwyn Bay. Hi I wrote in this a few months back but some of my information has changed since then, i moved here 3 years ago and i went to corpus christie primary shcool. If anyone knows me please get in touch especially Hollie Lundy, Sophie Cooper and Sophie Ogden. E-mail: Bucklesand@aol.com

  • Sean Connoly, aged 20, living in Torquay. I lived Oldham until the age of 10, when I moved to Torquay. I like Holland's puddings but they don't sell them here. E-mail: SeanPhilipC9@aol.com

  • Laura Connolly, aged 25, living in Portsmouth. I was born in Oldham and attended St. Anne's school until the age of 8. What I miss about Oldham is the friendly people. I go to Oldham regularly to visit my Dad. E-mail: Cmick45@aol.com

  • Ian McClellan, aged 37, living in London now, soon to be Alnwick. I've been in the RAF 18 years working as a Radar Operator. Currently in London, but moving to Alnwick soon. Getting married in April. I went to Royton & Crompton School 79 to 86 and I was in Royton ATC before taking the Queen's shilling. E-mail: ianmcclellan@btinternet.com

  • Wendy Murray (nee Styles), aged 43, living in Aberdeeen. I left Oldham in 1983 and occasionally return to visit my mum. I attended Werneth Convent until 1972 (honest I am not posh) and Our Ladies until 1977. Left school and went to work for Halifax PLC for 20+ years. Now working in personnel for Asda. E-mail: wendymurray3@btopenworld.com

  • Anthony Dawson, aged 52, living in Thursa.I left oldham 5years ago after living there for 48 years. E-mail: a.dawson22917@tiscali.co.uk

  • Joan Higgins (ne' Wilcox), aged 60, living in Chester-Le- Street, Co Durham. I was born in Oldham in 1944, married to peter Higgins in 1963 who also came from Oldham. I worked at Longworth Rannard on union St, Pellowes builders on Chamber Rd, and Easifit covers before moving to Ashton-u-Lyne then to Shaw. I then moved to Chester-Le-Street-Co.Durham. E-mail: joan_higgins@btopenworld.com

  • Jeffery Mills, aged 46, living in London. l was born and brought up in Chadderton. l attended Yew Tree and south Chadderton. l have 4 brothers and l lived on old lane near Corpus Christi School. l also was in Hollinwood bible mission scouts. E-mail: jeffmills91@yahoo.co.uk

  • Tony Hall, aged 60, living in Hereford. I placed a message here a couple of years ago and managed to contact several old pals from my time in Oldham in the 1950s and 60s. However, my old email has crashed and I have lost all the addresses. Could old mates please contact me again on my new e-mail address. E-mail: big-t@hall241.fsnet.co.uk

  • Sarah Roberts (nee Lee), aged 36, living in Nottingham. I Would love to hear from anyone that remembers me.I used to attend Breezehill Secondary School.Now living in Nottingham and been married for 10yrs.I am working as an Admin Assistant. My family still live in Uppermill, Oldham and I visit them regularly. E-mail: roberts@fsmail.net

  • Jeffery Ian Press, aged 57, living in London & Cupar. Oldham-born 1947 in Alexandra Park, then Oldham Hulme 1958-65. My home is London but work at University of St Andrews, and have strong connections with France / Brittany and other parts of Europe. Often pass through Oldham and surrounding area. Deep affection for Oldham - how could it be otherwise? E-mail: jeffreyianpress@mac,com

  • Glenn Dunkerley, aged 28, living in Kerikeri New Zealand. I Hello! I was born in
    Royton on 16.09.1976. I went to St Pauls schools, and then North Chadderton
    school. I married Heather who is from Bolton, and we moved to New Zealand
    on 21.08.2004 for a better life!E mail: glennpdunkerley@xtra.co.nz

  • Nova Merridale, aged 40, living in Weston-Super Mare.Lived in Oldham until 1999. Went to Werneth then Grange schools. Worked in OMBC's Housing Dept and attended The Music Centre for choirs and orchestras. Married for the second time and now blissfully
    happy. I have two sons born 1990 and 1995. I was the only daughter of Audrey and Ronald Bardsley from the School of Motoring, Chamber Rd. E-mail: merridale24@btinternet.com

  • Linda Smith, aged 57, living in Leek. I Lived in Oldham for 35years up to 1999 when I moved to the Staffordshire Moorlands. I lived on Primrose Bank and then Higginshaw
    Village. I worked for a long time at Oldham Job Center, until I escaped! And for a long time was a barmaid at the Nelson and frequented the Cats Whiskers. Happy days!. Email: Lindasmith04@aol.com

  • Derek Hardman, aged 73, living in Enfield London. I was born in oldham on 30th jan 1931 I was 3 years old when my dad walked all the way to london it took him just over 3 weeks he got himself a job with l.C.S and sent for my mother and me .I was living in Oldham during the war and we came up whenever we could and I still do at least once a year. Email: mags.delboy@blueyonder.co.uk

  • Susan Hughes, aged 45, living in Blackpool. Married name Burns.
    Attended Werneth Infants & junior School, Grange Comp. Now married to John
    & living North Shore Blackpool. Dad still in Oldham brother John living in Turkey
    Email: sue@burns101.fsnet.co.uk

  • John Nield, aged 43, living in Rochester. Native of Werneth and follower of the Latics.
    Fortunately moved down south & only see them from time to time. Latest debacle witnessed at Brentford (0-2). Trying to get out of the country now. Anyone remember Maurice Whittle & his free kicks? Email: nielj001@medway.org.uk

  • Michael Meredith, aged 56, living in Cambridge. Born in Oldham, lived in Vulcan St. to age 14. Was in the choir and 5th Oldham scout group at St. Ambrose church, Watersheddings. Attended Derker infants and Derker Juniors. I can be contacted also via my website www.lovehealth.org. Email: aa@cambridgekarate.org.uk

  • John Wright, aged 40, living in Portsmouth. I have lived here in Portsmouth now for 15 years, five children and the other half. Buying and selling on the markets, doing ok.I went to Royton and Crompton, and i lived in Royton.please email Ray Rattcliffe, Mark Thompson, Keith Jones, Paul Wood,and loads more who know me, See ya. Email: wright854773@aol.com

  • Neville Denson, aged 69, living in Cumbria. Lived in Drury Lane, Chadderton. Attended Chadderton Grammar School. Worked at Chadderton Town Hall for 11 years. Moved to
    Lichfield, Staffs. in 1962, then to West Cumbria in 1969 where I still am, long since retired from local government. Married to Gweneth (Higginbottom) with 2 daughters: 4 grand-children. Email: peneden@aol.com

  • Doug Stanley, aged 64, living in Amlwch. I lived in High Crompton from 1963 to 1974 at 54 Bedford Ave. I now live in Wales and being English I am made to feel like an alien. I was in Stockport at the weekend and noticed how friendly the people are . Great people! Email: brian@stanley60.fsnet.co.uk

  • Colin Standley, aged 70, living in Rossendale. Born in Hamilton St Chadderton. Attended North Chadderton until 1949. Haven't moved very far but it's nice here. Married to Alice for 50 years and we have 5 kids. Looking for Joan (nee) Walker who was born in Taylor Street if any one knows her. Email: colin.standley@tiscali.co.uk

  • Dave Ashworth, aged 57, living in Northampton. Now living in Duston Northampton went to St Anselms, and St Pat,s still working as a manager for a credit company, (Greenwoods) still follow Oldham Rugby. If you know me send me a email. Email: DaveAshy@roughyeds.net

  • Kevin Connolly, aged 42, living in Belfast. I am a freelance journalist. I am working on a novel about my childhood in Oldham between 1961-1972, when my family moved to Ireland. I was born in Werneth, and brought up on Reins Lee Avenue in Fitton Hill. I attended Holy Rosary school. Email: ulsterstars@hotmail.com

  • Gary Whitehead, aged 42, living in Newport, Isle Of Wight. I have lived on the IOW for the past 15 years. I attended Freehold School and Counthill. I enjoy motorbikes. Email: k9whitehead@aol.com

  • Joanne Brierley (nee Rose), aged 25, living in Oxford. Lived in Oldham till 97. I attended St Agnes Knolls Lane school then Hulme Grammar. Moved to Lancaster to go to Uni there then down to Oxford when I got married last year. Will be moving back as we have just bought a house in the area. If anyone remembers me or Lee (my husband), drop us a hello! Email: jlrose24@yahoo.co.uk

  • Debi Hawkins (nee Nicholson), aged 40 yrs + 9 months (April 2004), living in Grassington, Skipton. Just looking and see that I was 37 when I first posted a message, am now nearly 41!! Time does fly!! Am in touch with a number of people from Crompton House 74 - 79 - get in touch if you remember Deborah Nicholson, I'd love to hear from you. Email: debihawkins@hotmail.com

  • Steven Hunter, aged 33, living in Brighton. Born in Oldham in 1971 and lived in Royton. Went to Thornham St James and Crompton House Schools. Left for London in 1990 and having moved around the country am now settled in Brighton working as a Software Programmer for a company near Gatwick. Email: brighton_steve@msn.com

  • Kevin Wrigley, aged 42, living in Saddleworth. MOVED TO GREENFIELD 1987... moved back TO UPPERMILL.1995. Email:thewrigleys5@btinternet.com

  • Caitlin Buckley, aged 12, living in Colwyn Bay. I moved to Colwyn Bay 2 years ago. I went to Corpus Christi and i just want to say to anyone who knows me please contact me especially Hollie, Sophie and Lauren . they will probably go to St Augustines or Our Ladys. Email:Leecooper10@aol.com

  • Michael Singleton, aged 52, living in Macclesfield. Lived in Oldham until 1963. Went to Alexandra Park School and Bluecoat School. Moved to Cheshire in 1963. Would be pleased for any old friends to get in touch? Email: mikesing@ntlworld.com

  • Jeffrey Mills, aged 45, Living in London. I am 45 years old, 5'8, brown eyes, bald. My connection with Oldham is that I was born there in Boundary Park hospital and I lived in Chadderton for 19 years and attended Yew Tree school and South Chadderton secondary modern E-mail jeffmills91@yahoo.co.uk

  • Elizabeth Buckley, aged 24, living in Colwyn Bay. I lived in Oldham all my life up until last March when I moved with my partner - Lee, and children - Sophie, Declan and Aimee. I went to Corpus Christi primary school and St Augustines from 1991-96. Anyone who knows me get in touch especially Clare, Natalie, Jenny or Leanne you were all good mates and I miss you all!!! Email:Leecooper10@aol.com

  • Keith Johnson, aged 66, living in St Peter Port. Born in Failsworth Went to Partington str. school left Failsworth 1958. Email: keith7489@cwgsy.net

  • Marion Ogden (nee Tarlington), aged 63, living in Blackpool. I was born in Royton. Went to Blackshawlane School and Royton & Crompton. Left school in 1955, lived in Blackshawlane, Highbarn Rr, and worked at Osram on fi1 from 1963 till 1985, then moved to blackpool. Email:gordontetra@aol.com

  • Gordon Ogden, aged 65, living in Blackpool. Went to Clarksfield sec.mod left 1953, teachers Mr Burse Lodge. Had butchers shop in Lees for 25 yrs before buying hotel in Blackpool 1985. Born Salem, Oldham, married Marion Tarlington. Email:gordontetra@aol.com

  • Malcolm Butterworth, aged 54, living in Newquay, Cornwall. I grew up in Greenwood Street till 1974, moving to Prince Edward Avenue in Clarkfield. Moving to Heald Green in South Manchester in 1982. I now live in Newquay, Cornwall. Email:oxo6@msn.com

  • Andrew Worrall, aged 41, living in Glasgow. Born in Oldham and attended Alexandra Park school and Hathershaw Comp. Moved to Glasgow in 1991, I still keep in touch with Oldham via my family but enjoy my life in Scotland. Email:andrew.worrall@ntlworld.com

  • Alan Brierley, aged 57, living in Wootton Bridge. Born in Failsworth 1956, lived on Kershaw Road, then Chadderton. Moved to Isle of Wight 20 years ago. Married with two children aged 36 & 30. Any old school mates or friends would appreciate an e mail. Email:jane.brierley@ntlworld.com

  • Keith Jones, aged 52, living in Londonderry, NI. I was born in Hollinwood. I joined HM FORCES when I was 17yrs. I married my Irene after a short posting to Londonderry Northern Ireland. We manage to get back to Oldham about twice a year to see family and the LATICS – its in the blood! Email:keith.jones1951@ntlworld.com

  • Peter Flanagan, aged 59, living in Outer Hebrides. Born in Oldham, joined the army in the early sixties, lived in the Outer Hebrides for past 36 years. Email: peteandnellie@hotmail.com

  • Vincent Crosby, aged 62, living in Aycliffe Co.Durham. I was born and educated at St Patricks Infants & Junior then on to St Mary's. I am currenty a local Councillor in Sedgefield Borough since I retired from fulltime employment. Would like to hear from old friends. Email: vince@crosby534.fsnet.co.uk

  • Tony Flynn, aged 38, living in Braunton. Lived in Littelmoor & Greenacres, I drove a taxi at Delta cars, drank in the Greenacres, on the hill & Waterhead. Moved to north Devon 2000, still visit Oldham. Email: flinfam@aol.com

  • Mario Cavallino, aged 32. living in London. Left Oldham in 1990 to join the RAF and currently based in London. My familly still live in Oldham (my father Giacomo has the barbers on Yorkshire street) Off to Afghanistan in Oct. Keep the faith all Latics fans!! Email:cavdownsouth@hotmail.com

  • Gemma Jones, aged 16, living in Peterborough. Hi I'm 16 and used to live in Oldham till I was 14! I lived in Chadderton and went to Kaskenmoor school which was great!!!!! I follow Latics when they travel down south I love em!!!!! Email me!!!! www.gemjones@yahoo.co.uk

  • Eddy Hardaker, aged 40, living in Aldershot/Hampshire. Hi, lived on Fitton Hill, went to Breeze Hill and stood on the Chaddy End every home game. Joined the army at 16. Still serving and love it. Still visit Oldham to have a hollins pudding, shame no more OB to wash it down. Married Viv Wilson from Crete Street Estate and have 2 sons. Come on Oldham get in touch! Email:eddy@hardaker5.freeserve.co.uk

  • Sonia Griffith, aged 32, living in Birmingham. Born and bred in Oldham. Attended Alexandra Juniors and Breezehill Comp, then went on to Oldham College. Had a brief spell down South before moving to the Midlands where I joined the NHS (Medical Education). Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Email: eboni70@yahoo.com

  • Andrew Hulston, aged 40, living in Port Talbot. Hi just updating my email address, apologies if u wrote to my other 1. I'm doing well, left Oldham 1993 would love to hear off anyone who knew me. Lived in Derker and Holts Village. My family still live there. Look forward to hearing off someone. Email: amanda.hulston@btinternet.com

  • Olga Brooks, aged 40, living in London. I left Oldham 10 yrs ago to live in London. I love it here but I miss my family up north. I visit sometimes to see family but I would really like it if they moved here. Email: ollyus11@yahoo.com

  • Eric Kempe, aged 58, living in Fort William. I was born in Oldham and moved to Fort William in 1975. I went to school at St Annes,Royton and now work for the Forestry Commission. I am married to Brenda and we have three daughters and five grandchildren. Would love to hear from anyone who knows me. We do visit Oldham once or twice a year to visit relatives. Email: brenda.eric@whsmithnet.co.uk

  • Brenda Kempe, nee Yates, aged 56, living in Fort William. I was born in Oldham and attended St.Stephens and Bluecoat School. I moved to Fort William 28 years ago. I am married to Eric and we have three daughters and five grandchildren. I would love to hear from anyone that knows me. Email: brenda.eric@whsmithnet.co.uk

  • Graham Howarth, aged 30, living in Aylesbury. I am currently in the RAF and a chef for one of the most important men in the UK. I moved away in 1991, but my family all still live in the Oldham Area, I preach about the Latics wherever my job takes me. Email: thehowarths5@aol.com

  • Tony Hall, aged 58, living in Hereford. I was born in Oldham and lived in Chadderton until 1981 when I moved to Hereford. I attended Hulme Grammar School for Boys 1955-61. I played in several local beat groups in the 60s and 70s including The Falcons, The Dawnbreakers and Chapter Four. Would love to hear from any old friends still in the area. Email: tonyhall241@msn.com

  • Cyril Gradwell, aged 78, living in Chichester. (Very) former pupil of OMHS - that's Oldham Municipal High School to you. Did maths at Cambridge, did five years at Metro Vicks then lots of years in computers, (Ferranti etc) and have been happily retired in Chichester ever since 1987.Where have all my old school friends got to? Email: cyril@pylos.freeserve.co.uk

  • Dave Smith, aged 49, living in Plymouth. Lived at Holt's Estate and Park Road, Glodwick. Schools: St Hugh's and Manchester Grammar. Parents Dave and Agnes, sisters Sue, Pam and Christine. In Plymouth, mostly, since 1971. Running a software development company, and lecturing at a college. Email: djsmith25@hotmail.com

  • David Challoner, aged 54, living in Basingstoke, Hants. Born in St James Street. 1948 moved to Alt Estate. Went to St Annes then St Anselms left in 1963. Now living in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Examiner with the DSA. Married with 2 children. Email:david.challoner@talk21.com
 
  • Jim & Joyce Townsend (Hamer), aged 60, living in Abergele. Hello to anyone that knows us, formerly lived Waterhead, Derker areas till we ended up in Bardsley. Finally moved to Abergele in North Wales in Feb 03. Would like to hear from friends in Oldham. Email: jtownsend18@aol.com

  • Mike Biggs, aged 33, living in Glasgow. I left Oldham in 1997 for work reasons. Now live in Glasgow and work for the Government. I attended Lyndhurst Junior and Hathershaw Comprehensive schools. I really miss rugby league and proper beer. Email: mikeb7@tinyworld.co.uk

  • Leon Hidderley, aged 21, living in Coventry. Born and bred in Oldham, moved away in 2001 to work in a holiday camp (butlins minehead). Now living in coventry with my girlfriend and working at a large telecommunications firm. In the process of setting up a nightclub. I really miss Oldham and one day hope to return (its the people). Email: leon.hidderley@ntlworld.com

  • Angela Wood nee Saxon, aged 38, living in Onchan. Hi, I used to live in Oldham from 1964 to about 1981 permanently. I used to live in Grange Avenue and then Stagpasture Road with my family. I left Oldham because I got used to life on the Isle of Man and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have been married to Kevin for 10 years and am self employed with my husband and another person in the finance sector. I have my own house in Onchan and live there with Kevin and our two cats.

    I still visit Oldham to see family and friends on a regular basis, (I also have some family members on the Island) and have kept in touch with people who have always meant so much to me during my childhood and teens. Unfortunately, I left school without saying goodbye (due to personal reasons) and as such, I have never been in contact with Rena Meah, Christine Taylor and Susan Beswick who I would love to hear from. Thank you. Angela. Email: angela@investasure.co.im

  • Gordon Platt, aged 63, living in Welwyn Garden City. Born - Boundary Park Hospital 14/09/39. St Peters School, Union St. 1945-49. Waterloo schools 1949-1953, left Oldham 1954. Lived at 7 Robson Street throughout. Email: gordon.platt@ntlworld.com

  • Michaela Weems, aged 36, living in Woking. I now live in Woking, Surrey were I work as a madwife, sorry midwife! I'm married to a Southerner and have 2 boys. I went to Werneth School and then Grange. I used to hang out around the Coppice with "our gang". If you remember me give me an email, love to hear from you all!! Email: mickyplum@hotmail.com

  • Fred Rich, aged 22, living in Leeds. Grew up in Oldham (Coppice) going to school at Hulme Grammar School. Went to Sheffield University, where I'm currently researching a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies. Now living in North East Leeds. Email: frich107@aol.com

  • Linda Newman (Gresty), aged 53, living in Crawley. I have been living in Sussex for the past 25 years, after living in Chadderton, Cartmel Crescent for most of my life. I used to go to Butterworth Lane Secondary Modern & Stanley Street. My Dad was in Local Government (Water Gresty) I would love to here from anybody who remembers me or my family. Email:lfnewman1948@yahoo.co.uk

  • Paul Guinan, aged 38, liiving in Wolverhampton. Played basketball at St Albans school and Oldham Celtics in the 80s.Also involved in Clarksfield Conservative club for a number of years.Been thinking of returning home after leaving in 89, friends say stay away. Love latics and follow the rugby. News about Jonathon and Alex appreciated. Email: sarahpaulguinan@supanet.com

  • Graham Hilton, aged 52, living in Doncaster. Went to St Matthew's in Chadderton 55-61, Hollins 61-62 and Counthill 62-69. Lived behind mum's florist shop Union St West,Werneth and also helped in dad's shop on Huddersfield Road in the 60's. Still visit Oldham to see Latics. Love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Email:grahamhilton@hotmail.com

  • Duncan Bates, aged 32, living in Blackpool. Miss my daughter who lives in oldham. I also miss my family 2 sisters, 1 brother and my mum and dad. Read the web site as often as poss just to keep up with events at home. Email:dunkbates1@hotmail.com

  • Jollian Heginbotham, aged 50, living in Port St. Mary, Isle of Man. Went to St. Mathews C. of E. infant/junior school, Chadderton Hall Junior School and Chadderton Grammar School (left in '68). Would particularly like to hear from David P. Howarth, Graham Healey and Ann Brierly and anyone else who remembers me. Email: chris@hegin.co.uk

  • Fiona Jones (nee Muir), aged 36, living in Porthmadog. Used to be Fiona Muir, now another Welsh Mrs Jones. I've lived in Porthmadog since 1986. Recently graduated from University with a 2:1 in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Grew up in Limeside, went to Limeside School, Kaskenmoor and Oldham Tech. I'm in touch with some old friends, but would love to hear from more. I go back to Oldham 2 or 3 times a year. And Kwiksave sell Hollands puds even here! Email: finundra@hotmail.com

  • Philip Smith, aged 38, living in Forfar Scotland. I am from Uppermill, Saddleworth and went to St Chads 1969/75 and Saddleworth School 1975/80. I have worked in the bus and coach industry all over the north of England and Scotland for the past 22 years and I am now a senior Manager at a bus company in Dundee. I have been married to Alice since 1991. Email eebygumm@aol.com

  • Marie Podolanski (formerly O'Grady), aged 35, living in Lincoln. Hi born in Oldham Boundary, last school I went to was Fitton Hill. Worked at CoinControls in Royton before moving to Blackpool (exciting eh?....not really). Met my hubby Kev there, had our two children Lauran and Kieran. Live just outside Lincoln now.. RAF Waddington, Kev in the RAF. Love to hear from anyone who wants to get in touch. Email: marieski35@aol.com

  • Linda Lyon, aged 37, living in Chadderton. Still living in oldham married 1 son aged 12yrs, I went to Hathershaw school, left 1981, trying to find people who went Hathershaw school. We are organising a '81 school reunion. Please get in touch if you are interested or remember me! Email: enots77@hotmail.com

  • Joan Brooks, aged 45, living in Exeter...ish. I used to live and was born on Glebe st, chadderton.My parents were called May and David.as you can see I live down in devon and I miss Oldham because of all the gossip..I have lived down here for almost 12 months.I would like too hear from anyone in the chaddy area and so would my husband Brian. E-mail owdsewandso@aol.com

  • David (Sam) Bentley, aged 55, living in Port St.Mary, Isle of Man. Lived on Dowry st. Fitton Hill until 1968 then moved to the IOM.I worked as an apprentice fitter at Park Cake Bakeries for a while.I loved my motorbike and stupidly put it before girlfriends.Some one out there in Oldham must remember me. E-mail davidsbentley@hotmail.com

  • Kevin Freeman, aged 33, living in Leighton Buzzard. I Lived in Oldham until 1985, went to Breeze Hill School. Also lived on Copster Hill Rd. for a time. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me or anyone who just wants a chat about Oldham. E-mail JULIE.FREEMAN6@BTOPENWORLD.COM

  • David Moorhouse, aged 42, living in Welling. I was born in Highfield nursing home Werneth. Lived in Royton for the first 20 odd years. Educated at St Aiden and Oswalds, then at Cardinal Langley, Middleton. In 1980 I moved to London to work in Greenwich. I presently live in Welling, Kent. E-mail d_j_moorhouse@hotmail.com

  • Sue and Stephen Haigh, aged 47, Living in Preston. Moved 6 months ago from royton to chorley.Stephen born in chadderton attended chaddy grammar school. Lived in royton for 25 years. E-mail sue@haigh6810.fsnet.co.uk

  • John Flanagan, aged 50, Living in Somerset. Hi! Attended St. Anne's RC Primary; St.Bede's in Manchester. Still travel to see family in Oldham. Was DJ in Oldham Clubs (Ben Murphy) and have worked as actor/dj and teacher over the years. I keep an eye on Latics/Roughyheads results. Email john@mflanagan

  • Elizabeth Smith, aged 40, Living in Norwich. I was born and raised in oldham and moved to norwich 4
    years ago. all my family are still there. my friends too. my kids dad is there and they visit frequently. i visit when i can. i like to recieve news from there and would love to hear from old friends. E-mail lizzythewitch@aol.com

  • Sam Bentley, aged 54, Living in Port St.Mary. I lived on Dowry St.Fitton HillBefore my move to IOM. I
    would like to make contact with Dennis Bailey and Goeffry Hopkins with who
    grew up with. E-mail davidsbentley@hotmail.com

  • Tony Robinson, aged 63, Living in Manchester. I lived at 2 Hunt St Hollinwood,i am looking for anyone
    around the world who knows me,i went to Hollinwood School on Incline Rd,1951 to 1954 anyone who knows me please "e" me on tony4958@hotmail.com thank You Tony Robinson

  • Janet Scott (nee Horsfall), aged 49yrs, Living in Beaumaris Anglesey, Beds. I Lived On Hillside Avenue Royton.I WentTo Byron Street Junior, Then Royton+ Crompton.I Still Have Family In Oldham,But Do Not
    Visit Much.I Am Married To Iain Also From Oldham,We Have Three Children.I Would Love To Hear, From Anyone Who Went To School With Me.Also Anyone Else That Knows Me. E-mail ijrscott@aol.com

  • David Lester, aged 35, Living in Leighton Buzzard, Beds. Keen to hear from anyone who knows me from St Mary's Primary (left in 78), High Crompton or Radclyffe (78-85). Now working in London for MOD. Travel home to see my Mum in Royton every so often. Married to Fionnuala, met at Ulster Uni, with son Tadhg (15 mths). Not sure what I miss most about Oldham - probably the view of the pennines from my old bedroom window, or maybe pudding, chips and gravy from the High Cromption Chinese Chippy. E-mail david_lester@hotmail.com

  • Linda and Harold Howarth (Verity), aged 52, Living in Paignton Devon. Hi there to all our friends.
    We left Oldham about 15 years ago to live in sunny Devon. We have five children, the oldest is 28, and the youngest is 17. Our son Harold as returned to Chadderton for a while, and the rest of us visit from time to time. E-mail harold.howarth@btinternet.com

  • Gary Sharples, aged 33, Living in Bridlington. ex oldhamr left aged 19 married with 3 kids now managing for social services and running the family care home. Usede to go to Lyndhurst and Hathershaw Schools and lived in Hathershaw and Glodwick. E-mail sharpclog@aol.com

  • Chris Valentine-Smith, aged 42, Living in St.Helens. Born in Oldham in 1959.Attended St Aidans Primary Royton and Our Lady's Secondary Royton. E-mail CVALEN4086@AOL.COM

  • William Greenwood, aged 49, Living in Macclesfield, Cheshire. I am a senior NHS manager,left Oldham in 1973.I attended St.Edwards and Our Lady's (63-68) schools.Interested in any school contacts or Tameside Hospital colleagues (68-73).Oldham RLFC fan. E-mail william.greenwood@stockport-ha.nwest.nhs.uk

  • Paul Johnstone, aged 52, Living in Staines. Went to Werneth Juniors then Hollins, but left for two years in London. Back home I worked in a variety of jobs nothing special. Now in IT as a Service Delivery Manager working for my own company. I am involved in RL down hear being the senior Coach Educator for the South East (age and all that). Living in Staines. Used to go to the Astoria, Bank Top, Wheel, and the usual Pubs. Love to hear from exiles drop me a line. E-mail paul.johnstone@mail.com

  • Roger Howard, aged 55, Living in Waltham Abbey. Ex-Counthill GS ne'er do well. Alexandra Park, Bank Top, Astoria habitue. Lived in Lees until 1977 then moved down south. Business travel to Australia, NZ, SA, India, N. America. Would like to meet up with Oldhamers at home or abroad. E-mail rjhoward@verityeducation.com

  • Marc Hargreaves , aged 16, Living in Portsmouth. Originally from Lees Oldham, schooled at saddleworth and had to move because of mum gettin married - more contacts in oldham the better woohoo. Greavesey@aol.com

  • Deborah Hunt, aged 37, Living in Newquay, Cornwall. Been living in Cornwall for 15 years, two children Liam (17) and Jessica (6). I am a student doing a degree in community studies and youth studies.
    I attended Our ladys in Royton and would love to hear from old school friends or other people who remember me from Coldhurst and Failsworth as I miss Oldham so much, visit regular, just for a fix!!! E-mail deborah.hunt1@btinternet.com

  • Michael Doyle, aged 26, Living in Halifax. Took over the Stocks Arms Northowram in March 2001. Any
    Oldhamer welcome, mad Oldham Rugby fan and will support anything with an Oldham shirt on it. E-mail georgeMD@aol.co.uk

  • Paul Hunter, aged 29, Living in Edinburgh. I left Oldham in 1998 at the equest of my employer. I still regularly visit Oldham. E-mail phunter@tinyworld.co.uk

  • Jack Petty, aged 47, Living in Kirriemuir. Born 54, boundary park hosp. orl supporter. hathershaw comp 5T member .x dj baileys nite club in mid 70"s.now live NE scotland spent 2yrs in oz newcastle knights supp. would love 2 hear from x school/or acquaints. . E-mail flashjack@onetel.net.uk

  • John Andrew, aged 35, Living in Muirkirk. I was dragged up in Limeside went to Holy Family RC, left Oldham in '76 returned again in '80 lived in Primrosebank for a couple of years before moving back up to Scotland.Went to Hathershaw then St Albans forgot all about Hollins puddings. E-mail jandrew80@hotmail.com

  • Sarah Dust, aged 19, Living in Bondsteel. Hi i'm in the army now, currently serving in Kosovo although i'm usually stationed in peterborough @ RAF Wittering. I usually get back to Oldham a few times a year to see family and friends, and to visit the chippy coz i've never been anywhere else that does Hollands puddings! E-mail nakedsoldier@hotmail.com

  • Simon Scholes, aged 34, Living in Tavistock. I am currently working as a contract manager for a refuse collection company. I graduated from university in 1999 as a mature student. I was born and spent some 25yrs in Oldham. I still have family in Oldham. I try to keep up with how the roughyeds are doing. E-mail simon.scholes@virgin.net

  • Phil Cadd, aged 35, Living in Rochdale. Moved to Rochdale 2 yrs ago and can't get the Chron at my local newsagent. Youngest of 6 children of late Denis Harry and Joce Beryl from Chadderton & later Shaw. Others are Laurence (Northampton), David (Milton Keynes), Denis (Dorset), Margaret (Royton) & Paul (Chelmsford) E-mail sparky@philcadd.freeserve.co.uk


  • Michael Butt, aged 47, Living in Wokingham. Living in Berks working in south east. E-mail mikebutt44@hotmail.com

  • Terry Baines, aged 53, Living in Caister on Sea, Norfolk. Lived all my life in Chadderton until I moved to Norfolk two years ago. Lived on Turf Lane, Denton Lane and Block Lane. Involved with Ferranti ARLFC until it's closure. Support Manchester City and try to fit in return visits with trips to Maine Road. Went to Cardinal Langley School. E-mail t.baines@eudoramail.com

  • Lesley-Ann Garvey, aged 46, Living in Bramhall/Stockport. My maiden name was Howarth & I lived, worked and played in the Chadderton/Royton/Oldham area for many years. Although I now live in Bramhall, my roots are in Oldham where I have fond memories of some very happy youthful times. E-mail Lesley.Garvey@jmc.co.uk

  • Frank Marshall aged 55, living in Hereford. Left Oldham in 1985 after career as a publican at Chadderton Arms among others. Still support Latics. Played amateur football in 60's and 70's. Lots of family still in Oldham. E-mail fmarshall@btinternet.co.uk

  • Sandra Bell (Livesey) aged 44, living in Southport. Born in Ashton Cres.Chadderton.Attended Chadderton grammar till 1973.Worked Inland Revenue then had coffee shop in Daisy Nook Garden Centre. Now living in Southport,which is O.K. but I miss the friendly folk(they`ve not the same sense of humour here) and the hills. E-mail sanibell@yahoo.co.uk

  • Paul Clark aged 49, living in Kirk Michael. We have just moved from Woodhouses to Kirk Michael. My wife Sue was Brown Owl at Holy Family, Failsworth for 20+ years. My daughter Lindsay (13) attended Blue Coat. My F-in-law (Harold Marsden - 70+) has lived all his life in Oldham & Failsworth. We have many friends in Oldham and would like to keep in touch. Also any ex-neighbours now living in IoM. E-mail paullclark@aol.com

  • Nova Merridale (nee Bardley) aged 36, living in Weston-Super-Mare. daughter of Audrey & Ronald Bardsley (School of Motoring) from the white cottage at the top of Chamber Rd. Attended Werneth and Grange. Worked for OMBC Housing Dept. Now in Weston-super-Mare, married for the second time with 2 sons, Max (1990) and Miles (1995). E-mail merridale@tinyworld.co.uk

  • Kirsty Warner (nee Quenan) aged 28, living in Wilstead, Bedfordshire. Lived in Chadderton until 1991, when I moved down South to go to Uni and I stayed down here. I attended Yew Tree (1977-84) and Failsworth Secondary (1984-91) and would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. E-mail kkwarn@btconnect.com

  • Alan Nicholas aged 60, living in Letchworth. Born in Oldham in 1941.Attended Counthill g.s.Went to L.S.E. Taught economics inHerts schools since and currently teach in Hitchin.Married to Liz since 1963 with three grown up children. E-mail a.nocholas@ntlworld.com

  • David Huttley aged 60, living in Ryde Isle of WIght. I was borne in Oldham went to Derker infant school then to Waterhead Junior school ended education at Henshaw st Bluecoat school. I was in the fith Oldham scout troop at st Ambrose church and I have three daughters living in Oldham at the moment I think. E-mail davidwavedancer@aol.com

  • Ramesh Vekaria aged 41, living in Edgware, Middlesex. Went to Hathershaw infants, juniors, then Lyndhurst juniors and on to Fitton Hill. From there went to Hathershaw where I was Head boy in 1977. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. E-mail rvekaria@hotmail.com

  • Ramesh Patel aged 41, living in Edgware, Middlesex. Desparately seeking Susan Joy Short (and other who remembers me), my childhood sweetheart. I went to Hathershaw Infants, juniors, Lyndhurst. Then I went to Fitton Hill and Hathershaw Where I lost contact. I would just love to say hello and catch up on whats happened. I have my own IT business in North London. E-mail rvekaria@hotmail.com

  • Dave Sargent aged 32, living in Northampton. Born and grew up in Oldham. Left to join the Army and saw plenty of the world. Now married with 3 girls, Bethany, Eloise and Megan and living in Northampton. Drop me a line if you know me or my brothers Ian and Kevin or younger sister Ruth. E-mail dstransport@easynet.co.uk

  • Avril Riley Nuttall aged 56, living in Rainham. Would like to here from Hazel Swan Janet Peel Jean Dawson Doreen Derbyshire we where all at school together in the early 60's. E-mail Avrilnuttall@aol.com

  • Susan Dust aged 39, living in Market Deeping, Peterborough. Moved to Lincolnshire in 99 with my husband John, kids Matthew (Dutty) & twins Verna and Mary-Ann. It feels like Mars, we really miss the people of Oldham and Saddleworth. Southerners are just too reserved! E-mail susandust@btinternet.com

  • Tony Marshall, aged 33, living in Nottingham. I went to Our Lady's, Royton and li