• Glen Ryan, Aged 45. Living in Lockport, Illinois. aged 45. I'm Glen and lived in Royton/Chadderton most of my adult life before moving to the u.s.a 10 years ago. It's really amazing how fast time goes by and loosing touch with friends and family. Email: saber_1@comcast.net

  • Gordon Ashworth, Aged 58. Living in Succasunna. Born M/C 1950. Lived Middleton til 1970. Bowled and cycled with Oldham crowd Clive Newton, Wilf Greenwood, the late Ian Bocking, around "Ouwdom" from 1960 - 1968. Sapere Aude. Lived Israel 1970 - 1974. 1986 - 8. Now NJ USA.. Email: gordon_ashworth@hotmail.co

  • Susan Barnett, Aged 48. Living in Lake O'The Pine NE Texas. Used to go to Blackshaw Lane Primary and then Royton & Crompton. Worked for Stockwells Steel Firm in Heyside b4 having my daughter, then spent a long time working in local betting shops. I now live 150 miles east of Dallas TX and 60 miles west of Shreveport LA. I have a new grandson in Oldham and I miss everyone back home very much. Buy all my old favoutite foods from the World Market in Dallas. Email: justacracker2000@yahoo.co.uk

  • Bernard Davies, Aged 70. Living in Somerset, Bermuda. Went to saint mary's school, left in 1952, worked as a joiner for several firm's in oldham. left to come to bermuda in 1987 and still here. Email: bertinbda@hotmail.com

  • David Mckenny, Born in 1951. Living in Vancouver/USA border.I used to live in Oldham, went to North chadderton secondary. Now live on Canada/USA border in VAncouver. I want to connect with Elaine Highton who is listed on the USA exiles pages but she has given an invalid email address..anyone know what her correct email is please? Email: cookieandredog@fastmail.fm

  • Julie Johnson, Aged 46. Living in New York. nee Haslam.Updated! Now living on Long Island. Work at JFK for Virgin. Used to live in High Crompton. 2 daughters, Zoe, (now
    married) and Leonie (works on a private yacht in the Caribbean/U.S.A.) born Fitton Hill 1961. Attended Alexandra Park Junior and Hathershaw Schools.
    . Email: juliehelenjohnson@hotmail.com

  • David Needham, Aged 54. Living in Durham, NC.I was born in close proximity to my mother at Woodfield Maternity. Schooled at Clarksfield and Counthill. Degrees in Nottingham, then to Cambridge, Vancouver, and now Professor at Duke University.
    Developed new cancer treatment now in human clinical trials. Additional focus on more effective student learning implemented in Biomedical Engineering. Email: d.needham@duke.edu

  • Davis Mallinson, Aged 68. Living in New Hampshire. I was born in Werneth and attended Corpus Christie junior school and de la Salle College, Salford. I raised a family in Chadderton before moving to the USA at retirement with my American-born wife, Catharine. Here, I enjoy outdoor activities and writing detective novels (two published).
    Messages from friends welcome. Email: johndmallinson@yahoo.com

  • Janice Urch (Hebdon), Aged 55. Living in Salt Lake City. I was born in Royton and went to Royton & Crompton sec. mod school any old friends out there hi. Email: glynurch1@msn.com

  • Pauline Hebdon nee Harrop, Aged 66. Living in Long Beach, LA. I went to clarkesfield infants school in 1945. grange st.school and then hollins. worked at the oldham chron.Married geoff from royton.went to s.africa in 1972.Would love to hear from old school chums that attended from my age group at hollins in lyndhurst rd. Email: phebdon@hotmail.com

  • Brenda Carroll, Aged 67. Living in Ocala, Florida. Carroll is my Maiden name, I went to Derker school. I worked at Pac a Mac Would love to hear from anyone that may remember me. had a good friend named Annette Mooney that I worked with. I have lived in the USA since 1959. Email: Bimbesi@hotmail.com

  • David Brewer, Aged 64. Living in Lakeland, Florida. Went to Freehold and Hollingwood Secondary Modern. Executive Chef working at a Country Club in FL. I'm hoping to contact people that I may have known from Oldham between the years 1943 to present. Email: MBREWER16@TAMPABAY.RR.COM

  • Alan Taylor, Aged 27. Living in Sioux Falls, SD.Born and bred in Oldham. Went to North Chadderton School. Moved to the USA in 2002, living in Sioux Falls, SD with my beautiful wife and 2 children. Email: alanmtaylor@gmail.com

  • David Farr, Aged 63. Living in Glens Falls NY. I used to live in Delph and came to the states in 83. I worked in Oldham for Dronsfield Bros and traveled all over the world intalling their Machine tools. I love to read the Chron on line. my wife and I are coming over in July for a visit and to see reletives I have not seen since 83. Looking forward to seeing Delph-Oldham Again. Email: Knight7097@Yahoo.com

  • Martin Hulme, Aged 47. Living in Zephyrhills. Still here after 26 yrs. Got a new wife and building my dream project, an airplane. Plan to see the world on my own wings. Miss my favorite pub in Delph. Email: bob2759@yahoo.com

  • Lindsay Verity, born 1971 living in Los Angeles, CA. Born in Oldham, daughter of Alan and Lynne Verity, sister of Samantha. Attended St Paul's school in Royton, Crompton House School in Shaw, and Oldham College before studying a business degree in Leeds. Moved to US in 2000, lived in San Diego and now married and residing in L.A. Email: lindsayverity@hotmail.com

  • Jimmy Fox, Aged 41. Living in Port of Spain.Local lad Born bred in Royton .Email: jimmyfox2@hotmail.com

  • George Pickering, Aged 60. Living in Great Falls Montana. I like coming home to Oldham when I can still have family there. Went Smith St School lived on Mayall St. and Belgrave Rd. both orphanage's and nice people, which most people from Oldham are. Cousin's Melvin Taylor and Arthur and Beryl Knight. Always will miss Oldham. What a place to grow up in in the 50's.Email: Looking@Bresnan.net

  • Elaine Highton, Living in Calabasas.I emigrated from Chadderton to California in 1968. I presently own a home in Calabasas, which is a town next to Malibu, California. I attended North Chadderton school. I am presently single and enjoying the southern CA sun and wonderful weather I love living in Southern California, but I still miss England. Email: EH@LZBSNA.COM

  • Mary Yeo, aged 65, Living in Sioux City, Iowa. My name was Mary Ramsey when I lived in Oldham. I taught swimming at the Oldham Stadium from 1976-to 1982 and most everyone called me Yankee Mary. Would love to hear from any of my students or long lost friends. I return to Oldham about once a year. Email: myeo@cableone.net

  • Ian Hamer, aged 52, Living in Greenville SC. Born and raised in Oldham, Boundary Park Dr. Steptoe. Lived on Watershedings Rd as a kid and attended Derker Juniors. Moved to Carlton Avenue and attended Counthill Grammer school. Moved to Canada in
    1966 and then back to Bardsley in 1970, signed apprentiship with Man Utd. Back to Canada in 1971 and moved to USA in 1990. Married for 16 years, working in sales with Rockwell Automation. Would love to hear from friends. Email: idhamer@rock.com

  • Debra Hatch, aged 37, Living in Kansas City. Junior school Stansfield road. Senior school Kaskenmoor. Pub Mare and Foal Ashton road/juke box girl Oldham royal nursing/rgn Email: clayden@kc.rr.com

  • Neil Costigan, aged 38, ++UPDATE++ Living in Boston, Massachusetts. Born in Boundary Park Hospital 1968. Went to Yew Tree Junior School and then South Chadderton School. Left the UK for Holland in 1997 and then moved to the USA, March 2001. I have left Reebok and now work as a consultant. Spend 6 months in Boston and 6 months in California. After 10 years away, I still miss Pudding, Chips, Peas and Gravy! Email: ndcostigan@yahoo.com

  • Julie Johnson (nee Haslam), aged 44, living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I was born Fitton Hill in 1961. Moved to Glodwick and went to Alexander Park Junior then Greenhill Comp and finally Hathershaw Comp. Moved to High Crompton, then Notts, then here last year. Email: juliehelenj@aol.com

  • Bernard Davies, aged 69, living in Somerset, Bermuda. I was born in bermuda but lived in oldham from being 1yr old and left to come back when i was 49.i attended St mary's RC school and lived in royton prior to my return. Email: bertinbda@hotmail.com

  • Darren Warren, aged 21, living in Clearlake Oaks, California. Born in Oldham and raised in Chadderton. I went to Bare Trees and North chadderton schools. I married Sonja who is an American and moved over here with her in late 2004. My family and friends are all still in Oldham. Email: darrenwarrenuk@earthlink.net

  • Rebecca Anderson, aged 34, living in Pompano Beach. Came to US at 15. Born in Oldham. Attended all (3) Fitton Hill schools and Grange breifly. Would like to contact any of the old gang. Email: buzzibee@bellsouth.net

  • Martin Hulme, aged 47, living in Zephyrhills. An update, as my old profile is 6 yrs out of date. Still here after 24 yrs, doing Bone Marrow Transplant in Tampa Florida. Maybe I'll get back when I retire!. .Email: bob2759@yahoo.com

  • Mike Palmer, aged 50, living in Plantation, FL. ***UPDATE*** I lived in Oldham until I was about 6 months and then moved to Grotton. Later moved to Halifax and then to France, canada and now the US wheer I've been for the past 25 years. I'm now married to Jenny who is from the Philippines.Email: mike-palmer@msn.com

  • Andrew Marsden, aged 34, living in Pedro/Ohio. Oldhamer born and bred. I got fed up with the grey skies and met an American girl who I am engaged to. Email: firenrain1020@hotmail.com

  • Christopher Davies, aged 41, living in Somerset. I was born in Oldham, raised in Royton. Attended our Ladys roman catholic school and have children who live in Royton and family and friends who live in the Oldham area. I left Oldham when I was 31. Email: cndavies@ibl.bm

  • Sharon Prendergast, aged 48, living in Dallas Georgia. "Hello old pals" I left Oldham in 1989 lived in the US since. I work for the Airlines so I can come back frequently. I used to go to Kaskenmoor School and hung out at the local "Hot" spots. Married to Steve Prendergast. Blessed with children and grandchildren. Anyone who remembers me drop me an e-mail anytime, it would be great to catch up. Email: sharon.prendergast@delta.com

  • Haydn Dalton, aged 36, living in LA. Born and bred in Oldham, left to work in the US (california) last year (2004). I went to Werneth (junior), Breezehill, South Chad & Kaskemoor (senior - we moved around a lot). I miss the straight talkin', people of North West England. Email: haydndalton@hotmail.com

  • Maureen Widdall / Fisher, aged 67, living in Greenfield Indianna. Born and bred in Oldham, was a climber and camper. Went to Greenfield most weekends. I would love to hear from some of my old buddies. Went to Harris school and worked at Park cake bakerys plus other jobs. I get so homesick for Oldham... Maureen. Email: maureenf@aol.com

  • Gary Hatton, aged 45, living in San Diego. Originally off Fitton Hill, went to Fitton Hill then
    Hathershaw Comp. Since leaving Fitton Hill lived in Waterhead, Royton,
    Perth (West Australia) Rochdale now San Diego. They don't understand
    "Oldham" in USA, translator required! Twin brother Neil. Email: httgry1@aol.com

  • Irene Oda, aged 46, living in Lakewood WA. Hello, My name is Irene Oda formely Oliynyk. I attended St. Patricks and St. Anselm's left Oldham in 1977 went to Germany and came to the U.S in 1995. Would love to get in touch with anyone who remembers me. Email: thebrit1258@yahoo.com

  • Dave Robins, aged 53, living in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. My connection with Oldham goes back to the 1950's when my grandfather used to take me to watch the Latics and the Roughyreds. He lived in Trinity Street and was called Herbert Barlow. I am still a keen Roughyed follower. Email: davad1916@yahoo.co.uk

  • David Settle, aged 57, living in Provo Utah. I was born in Southport and lived in Oldham/Royton from 1950-1970. I attended Derker Secondary Modern School from 1959-1963. Emigrated to USA in 1970. Currently Associate Director of International Services at Brigham Young University. I miss England very much. I try to go home for a visit every year. Email: david_settle@byu.edu

  • Paul Hurley, aged 47, living in Albama. Hi Oldham my name is Paul and left Oldham in 2002 born in Royton and was married to Sue who died in May 2000.I was at Our Ladys RC school and St Aidans in Royton. I did a lot of work with Oldham stroke club. Any one remember me? Email: pjhdlh@aol.com

  • Jackie Dickinson, aged 36, living in Glendale Arizona. Hi everyone, I am now living in Arizona, I went to Grange school and I have a daughter named Lisa who is nearly 17.
    Email: jackiedmg@hotmail.com

  • Janice Collinge, aged 46, living in Palm Harbour, FL. Grew up in Oldham - Clarksfield estate, went to Richmond st and Grange Comp,then Oldham Tech and Stockport Coll. Went to work for Thomas Kerfoot. Left Oldham for US in 1980. Visit UK yearly -
    Windsor as my brother Mel lives there. Miss the good old times - Catswhiskers/Baileys and Smokies. Anyone interested on catching up on old times please contact me. Anyone remember Melvyn Collinge - visit him at Dukeofconnaught.fs.net.co.uk
    Email: janicegvn@aol.com

  • Stephen Tyler, aged 52, living in Los Angeles. Lived in Shaw for 10 years before moving to Los Angeles on a job transfer. We love living here but don't half miss home.
    Email: crt4me@hotmail.com

  • Angela Romano (nee Davenport) , aged 60, living in Deer Park NY. Angela Romano-nee-Davenport.Grew up on Fitton Hill, arrived there when it was unfinished and still surrounded by countryside. Attended Counthill School(sad to hear of violence there now). Forty years married to N.Y.C policeman (retired), Two children, one grandson. Still miss brandy snaps and eccles cakes! Email: CenturySenior@aol.com


  • Eileen Figg, aged 44, living in California. Eileen Figg(nee Byrne). Born 1960. Went to Corpus Christi and St. Anselms. Lived on Stanley Rd. Have lived in the U.S. since '86. Email: eileenfigg@yahoo.com

  • Paul Hurley, aged 47, living in Pell City, AL. Hi my name is Paul and I lived in Oldham all my life till 2 years ago in the Chadderton and Royton area. Drop me a line if you remember me. Email: paulcuba2001@yahoo.co.uk

  • Stephen Yeo, aged 45, living in Sioux City, Iowa. Civil Engineer living near Raleigh, North Carolina. Lived in Oldham '65-'83 (Royton), went to Chadderton Grammar, worked as lifeguard at Oldham Swimming Stadium; try to visit Oldham at least once a year. E-mail syeo@cableone.net

  • Zena Samuels, aged 38, living in Chicago, Illinois. Lived in the states since 1999 and love it, although i do miss the odd little thing, love to hear from anyone. Email: zena.samuels@sbcglobal.net

  • George Pickering, aged 57, living in Great Falls. Montana. Went to school Smith ST School lived at Greenacre Boys Home on Mayall St. Was adopted by Amans 1961 I've been back to Oldham four times. Still have family there. Hello to you all. Email: Looking161@Bresnan.net

  • John Dean, aged 68, living in Ithaca, New York. I lived in Oldham all my life until May 1970. I attended St Mary's School and Oldham Municipal School of Arts and Crafts, leaving to serve an apprenticeship with Lee Whitehead Ltd. My two brothers live in the area. I now work at Cornell University but frequently work in Asia. Email: jfd5@cornell.edu

  • Bryan Wigglesworth, aged 38, living in Weyauwega. I went to Counthill School then I went to Ashton College were I learned catering then I have been working in different hotels and restaurants. Email: wiggy66506@earthlink.net

  • Paul Kirwan, aged 40, living in Fairfax Station. Paul Kirwan, now aged 40, living in Fairfax, Virginia. Three kids, Nicholas 14, Selina 12, Sydney 7. Left Oldham in 1982. Frequently back to visit family. Came to US via Saudi, Bermuda and Chelmsford. Love to hear from St Anslems crew who left in 79 or Oldham Tech in 81. Great memories of Saddleworth Rangers (those walks from Greenfield home) and Oldham Colts at Watersheddings. E-mail pkirwan@cox.net

  • Michael Tracey, aged 55, living in Boulder, Colorado. Born in Oldham; attended St. Mary's and then Cardinal Langley. Family still live in Oldham. I am now a professor at the University of Colorado. Email:tracey@spot.colorado.edu

  • Jean Elwell (nee Dyson), aged 65, living in San Jose. Born in Oldham. Attended Westwood Junior and Greenhill Grammar. Taught at Bardsley Church School. Emigrated to CA in 1976. Two brothers still live in Oldham. Now divorced, I work at De Anza Community College in Cupertino. One daughter lives in San Francisco the other in San Jose. Email:jeane65@earthlink.net

  • Geoffrey Mumford, aged 66, living in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. I attended Clarksfield Grammar School and Counthill High School from 1951 to 1954. Worked at Ashton-Under- Lyne Gas and Oil Engine Co. from 1954 until I emigrated to the USA in 1957. Email:mumfordg@charter.net

  • Janet (Moses) Howarth, aged 51. Living in Henderson NV just outside Las Vegas. Born and raised in Oldham Attended Scottfield Infant, Werneth Junior, and Grange Comprehensive Schools. Lived on Eldon Street until age 15 moved to Primrose Bank. Worked as wages clerk at Briar Mill - Shaw, later worked for Leek & Westbourne Building Society. Married Brian in 1980 have one daughter Lindsey now 19. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Email:britinus1@cox.net

  • June Cardin, aged 69, living in Imperial Beach, CA. Went to North Chadderton left in 1949-50, married and now live in California. My grandparents had a greengrocery on Middleton rd their name was Tripplet, my maiden name is Durr. I believe Ihave a cousin Frank Barret living around Limeside, if any one remembers please write. Email:ibjune1@aol.com

  • Pauline Rodick nee Haggas, aged 64, living in Ormond Beach, FL. Went to Werneth Convent School, then Notre Dame High School. Was member of Lyceum Players. Emigrated to Canada in 1964 moved to USA 1966. Would enjoy hearing from anyone who remembers me. Email:pearod@juno.com

  • Chris Davies, aged 39, living in Somerset, BM. Born and bred in Oldham. Attended Our Lady's R.C. school. Worked for 14 years at Medlock Building Company Ltd. Email:cndavies@ibl.bm

  • Alan Secker, aged 49, living in Chichester, New Hampshire. I'm a former resident of Failsworth where I lived and worked for over 25 years. I now live in the USA where I am settling in well, but I miss rugby league and of course the pubs. Feel free to contact me. Hi Oldham. Email:alansecker@msn.com

  • Martin Mills, aged 24, living in Victoria, Texas. Attended South Chadderton Secondary School until 1995, worked and lived in Chadderton until April 2002, Now live in Victoria, self employed. would like to hear from people who knew me. Email: MartinLeeMills@msn.com

  • Wayne Jones, aged 33, living in Georgetown, Cayman Islands. I was born in Derker went to Derker juniors. Moved to Middleton when I was ten, left the UK when I was16. Travelled before settling in Grand Cayman. I work as a catering manager and teach martial arts. Also wondering if anyone I know wants to say hello. Email: jitsujones33@hotmail.com

  • Stephen Hawley, aged 56, living in Coventry, RI. Lived in Hollins until 1982. Attended MGS from 1957 to 63 and then Manchester University. Worked at ICL in West Gorton (where my father also worked) for several years and then at A.M. Lock in Chadderton.Still miss the local fish and chip shop! Email: stephenh@cox.net

  • Derek Parr, aged 69, living in Marietta, Georgia. I lived in Middleton, I attended Oldham Technical College 1949 to 1954, also I spent many pleasurable weekends in Oldham, Tommy SMITHS and of course the many pubs. Email:adekpr@aol.com

  • Brian Paton, aged 68, living in East Setauket, NY. Lived at 38 Shelley Road, Chadderton 1939-1952. Attended Corpus Christi School and Newton Heath Tech. Engineer apprentice at Avro. Emigrated to Canada 1952; US in 1959. Email: bpaton@optonline.net

  • Doreen Bakos, aged 43, living in TX76306. My name was Doreen Bleach. I went to Blue Court School and I married Kevina Paul Roscoe Oct 23 1976. I have two Childern from him daughter Davina and a son Delroy we moved to Banbury Oxon in 1979. I remarried now live in USA. If any knows me e-mail me. I have family out there named Bleach and Davina and Delroy as family out there named Roscoe. Email: sabddjb2000@yahoo.com

  • Leonard Savage, aged 68, living in Mission Viejo, California. I was born in Middleton but moved to Shaw when I married. I have lived in the United States since 1965. My first wife passed away in 1984 and I later remarried. My present wife's name is Vivienne Savage, nee Howarth. Email: lvsavage@cox.net

  • Colin Sutton, aged 67, living in Winchendon, Massachusetts. Born on Morehey St, Glodwick, then Lees Rd went to Clarkesfield Secondary Modern. Worked at Rome Mill. Married Evelyn Robinson 1956. Went to New Zealand 1960. Back to Oldham 1971, lived on Stamford Rd Lees, then left for USA 1978. Had trips back, last one Feb 2003 hoping to hear from you if you know me. Email:evestillbrit@netscape.net

  • Evelyn Sutton (nee Robinson), aged 66, living in Winchendon, Massachusetts. Married Colin 1956 lived Hunt St Hollinwood. Went to Hollinwood sec mod. worked Park Mill 53-60 71-78. Went abroad inbetween. 4 kids - Steven, David, Debbie, Carol. All in USA. Lived Stamford Rd Lees. Brother Tony, Failsworth; mother Doris lives in Werneth. Love to hear from anyone. Email:evestillbrit@netscape.net

  • David Waddilove, aged 60, living in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born in Royton, raised in Healds Green and left in 1955 for Scotland and came to the U.S. in 1975. Attended St Paul's primary school. Mother's family Butterworth's originating from Cinder Hill Lane area. Was fortunate to have formative years in your area. Contact if you remember me. Thanks. Email: dwaddilove@msn.com

  • Joan Loveless (nee Woodward), aged 64, living in Green Valley, Arizona. I was born in Shaw to Joseph and Mary Woodward - an old family of the area. I was a member of The Salvation Army in Shaw until my
    husband, Eric, and I emigrated to the U.S.A. in 1967. I attended St. Paul's School on Rochdale Rd., then Crompton House, also on Rochdale Rd., Shaw. My mother (going on 93) still lives in Shaw. Email: e-jloveless@prodigy.net

  • Eric Loveless, aged 64, living in Green Valley, Arizona. Attended North Chadderton school for boys. Played a lot of soccer; school 1st team; Chadderton boys team goalkeeeper. Finished school as school captain (Carter house) Top boy academically. Started work at AVRO's in the apprentice training school. Became the principal Cornet player in the Coldstream Guards 1958-1961. Member of the Shaw Salvation army band. Email: eric.loveless@att.net

  • Kelly Hanavan, aged 21, living in Huntsville. Hello to my grandparents Ike and Fran Smith, and James and Flo brown. Sarah, Barbara David Leanne Mavis and Darren. All of which still live in the UK. Miss you loads Kelly. Email: k_hanavan@hotmail.com

  • Gary Lyons, aged 44, living in Morro Bay, CA. I was born in Oldham in 1958, and attended St. Mary's, and St. Albans. I still have many relatives, and friends in Oldham, and get back there about every 5 years. Email: gazlyons@charter.net

  • Zac Kilroy, aged 32 living in Navato, California. Born and bred in Oldham. Left for U.S. in May 2000. Regular in the Temple and other Waterhead Pubs. Miss Latics, the pub crack, and even the rain, slightly. Don't miss the job centre, crime, and the cold. Good luck to the Latics for the 2002/3 season. UPDATED E-mail zackilroy@yahoo.com UPDATED

  • Derek Gledhill, aged 44, living in Minneapolis, MN. From Greenfield originally, I attended Hulme Grammar
    School in Oldham. I left the area in 1976 to go to Sheffield University. I eventually moved to the US in 1983, living in Dallas. I moved to Minneapolis in 2000. Email: derekmg@aol.com

  • Antonia Chiarico, aged 55, living in Baltimore, MD. I'm the great grandchild of two Oldham exiles: Richard Goodman and Isabelle Wolfenden. Their departures from Oldham occurred around the turn of the last century. As a part of my family history research, I'm planning to visit Oldham and take a look at my great grandparent's "old stomping grounds". Email: achiarico@comcast.net

  • Brenda R Styers, aged 78, living in Camden DE. Born and raised Werneth Oldham. Came to USA 1946. Attended Christ Church School Chadderton. Parents and siblings deceased, several nieces and nephews lost contact. Sad at the news of Oldham today. Last visit 1971. Email:lstyers2@comcast.net

  • Gary Hawkins, aged 41, living in Baltimore. Married and moved to the states in 2001. I am a baker. I attended Breezehill comp, miss the rain, John Smiths bitter, chippies, proper meat and potatoe pies, ORLFC even though they are not doing well. Email:roughyhead@swirve.com

  • Ronna Oldham-Richmond, aged 33, living in San Antonio, Texas. Since I share the your city's beautiful name, Oldham, as my surname, I have attempted to locate more information on my family's heraldry but I have only discovered my coat of arms and general ancestry dating back to medieval Lancashire. I was born in Illinois but now reside in Texas. As we say here, "Howdy, y'all!"

  • Alwyn Goodall, aged 60, living in Phoenix, AZ. Lived in Westwood area, Westwood school then Counthill Grammar. My dad, Ivan, ran a private hire car from Prospect Rd til we moved to Arizona in 1958. Love to visit Oldham when I can. Would love to hear from you. Email: alwyn@cox.net

  • Claire Thackeray, aged 18, living in Pennsylvania. I spent most of my life in Oldham. All my family still resides there. We moved to America in 1995, just the four of us. (my mum, my dad and my sister) I still remember many names of people I went to St. Annes School with but only keep in touch with one person. I wonder how many people remember me though. Email:TtimewCLT@aol.com

  • Andy and Claudine Bedford, aged 31 and 27 respectively, living in Dunwoody/Atlanta. Moved to Atlanta from Springhead, Oldham. We manage a tanning salon for Claudine's parents (Mr & Mrs T.E.Liversidge). We miss the pubs and the food. Also miss the football (ex Springhead AFC player). Their 'soccer' is not the same. E-mail ACBEDFORD@MSN.COM

  • Mark Wilme , aged 36, living in Hopkinton, MA. Lived in Moorside and then in Lees. Went to Bluecoat, left in 82 to live in Devon. Moved to USA in 1996. Would love to locate people I knew back in Oldham, particularly Ian Cooper. E-mail mark.wilme@pfpc.com

  • Barry Collins, aged 55, living in Oxford, PA. Attended Hollins Secondary Modern School 1958 to 1962.
    Interested in contacting old school friends. E-mail bcollins@zoominternet.net

  • John Slater, aged 59, living in Edmonds WA. My middle name is Oldham. My Father's mother was Martha
    Oldham. The information she dictated to my Aunt Alice was that she was
    born and raised in Ashton-under-Lyne (1873-1900). She had a brother Robert
    Oldham who may have been Mayor of Ashron-under-Lyne in 1926-1927. ???????? E-mail B52John@aol.com

  • David Shore, aged 59, living in Congers, NY. Born and brought up in 'Owdham' for 23 years. Westwood school and Hathershaw Tech. Studied in Manchester and moved away in 1965. Petrochemical industry eventually brought me to the USA in 1980. Settled in with a New Yorker (Bella) and here I stay. Still have family and friends back home. Pleased to hear from you if you remember me. E-mail Flareman_xs@Netzero.net

  • Bill Both, aged 46, living in West Hempstead NY. red Wesley Chadderton, my greatgrandfather, was born in Oldham in 1865. He emigrated by himself to the US via Liverpool on the SS Britannic arriving in New York with one piece of luggage on November 10, 1893. He died in an accident 6 years later before my grandfather was born. E-mail Saulpaulus@aol.com

  • Jason Collins, aged 29, living in Phoenix, Arizona. I moved to Phoenix from Oldham in 1984. I have two
    older sisters: Gaynor and Jackie who still live in America. I went to Derker Juniors until 1982, then I went to Stoneleigh in 1983, and attended my first year at Counthill until I moved to Phoenix in 84'. I played alot
    of football growing up in Oldham and I am still playing football (soccer) in the states. I am single, have no kids, and enjoying life in America. E-mail jloc16@hotmail.com

  • Neil Costigan, aged 33, living in Boston Massachusetts. Born in Boundry Park Hospital 1968. Went to Yew Tree Junior School and then South Chadderton School. Left the UK for Holland in 1997 and then moved to the USA, March 2001 working for Reebok. E-mail neil.costigan@reebok.com

  • Martin Smith, aged 35, living in Seattle WA. Born and bred in Derker (where my parents still live). Went to Sacred Heart and St. Alban's schools. Worked at BAe for 8 years then at Boeing 96-98 then in Toulouse, France until August 2001 when we came back to Boeing. May be back in England soon! An avid Latics fan (used to go to home and away matches until leaving the UK in 1996) who is thankful to the Internet, which makes it easy to follow their dodgy progress. Interested to hear from any other Latics fans in the US. E-mail martinjsmith66@hotmail.com

  • George Pickering, aged 55, living in Great Falls Montana. Still got Family in Oldham, Left at the young age of 13 adopted by American's but came back and found my family in Oldham,I will always miss Oldham and it's people. E-mail Looking161@attbi.com

  • James Stewart Tate, aged 53, living in Las Vegas Nevada. Pastry Chef resides in las vegas.formerly of hesse street near the hesse street con club. went to higginshaw school in 1963,known as tats.married to joan howarth.looking for anyone who would like to contact me from my past,but if i owe you money or have any children with you dont bother. rock on, stewart! E-mail britbaker@lvcm.com

  • Clayden Weems , aged 38, living in Kansas. Former student at Grange school and teacher at Kaskenmoor.Married Debra Hatch and have three beautiful children,Daisy 8, Jack 4 and Tom 2. Please drop me a line its always nice to here from home. E-mail cweems@ndsion.net

  • Madeline Cronin (neeAtkinson.Prypin), aged 67, living in Plainfield. Born Oldham, attnd Clarksfield Sec Schl.Grad-1949. Emg-1954 to USA. would love to hear from anyone. E-mail crone923@earthlink.net

  • Don Clayton, aged 49, living in Georgetown, MA. Born in Oldham and raised in Greenfield where Dad was Headmaster at the Primary school. Attended Ashton Grammar then wandered until marrying Linda. Lived in Diggle until moving to Mass in 1990. Miss the Moors, The Hanging Gate and the Reds but love it here. Thanks for the start Oldham. E-mail clayton@greennet.net

  • Peter Bradbury , aged 45, living in Dallas. I was born in Boundary Park but ironically a lifelong Red. Lived in Shaw and went to Shaw Church and Royton and Crompton Schools. Still have family living in Shaw so do try to visit, but not as often as I'd like to. E-mail petebrad@swbell.net

  • Ann Lainton, aged 39, living in Baltimore. Went to St.Anselm's and lived on Hollins Road.Would love to hear from anyone from my year and chat about the old times. E-mail afonta@starpower.net

  • Steve Ash, aged 40, living in Centralia, IL. Born and raised in Werneth. Went to Corpus Christi and the Kaskenmoor. Left School in 1977. Went to work for BAe Chadderton and went to Moston & Oldham college then Manchester Poly. Played Footy at Hollinwood Cricket Club. E-mail steveash_1@msn.com

  • Nigel Stott , aged 35, living in Boston, Massachusetts. Born and bred in Oldham, I went to Bluecoat school and then Oldham college of technology and then Huddersfield Polytechnic. Worked for GEC plessey and then Philips UK. Now with Philips USA. An avid Oldham Athletic fan and trust them to be doing so well now i have left. E-mail nigel.stott@philips.com

  • Lindsay Verity, aged 30, living in San Diego. Born in Oldham, daughter of Alan and Lynne Verity, sister of Samantha (Kelly). Attended St Paul's school in Royton, Crompton House School in Shaw, and Oldham College before studying a business degree in Leeds Just graduated from MBA program in Malibu, California, now residing in San Diego. E-mail lindsayverity@hotmail.com

  • David Ashworth, aged 35, living in San Jose, CA. I have just moved to San Jose with my wife Karen and children Jared & Lauren. Originally from Royton I attended Blackshaw Lane primary school and Royton & Crompton from 1977 to 1984. Avid Latics fan. Love to hear from anyone who knows me. E-mail dashworth@kpmg.com

  • Greg McCannon, aged 36, living in Wayne, New Jersey. I'm an engineer and i just moved here 5 weeks ago. I originaly come from South Chadderton and until my move I have lived there all my life. I still have family back home who all live in Chadderton. My parents in South Chad and two Brothers in North Chad. E-mail greg_mccannon@thomaselectronics.com

  • John Grogan, aged 33, living in Sunnyvale. Grew up in Oldham, went to St. Patricks and St. Anselm's schools. One of 11 brothers and sisters plus my dad was deputy head at St. Alban's. Moved to Silicon Valley in 93, come back for the pubs at Christmastime! E-mail thegroge@yahoo.com

  • Dorothy Taylor, aged 68, living in Utah. My family ran the Prince Albert Hotel on Union St. West in the 1940's. I had a brother, Norman Taylor, who played the drums in various bands around Oldham. I went to Werneth Grange Convent and Clarksfield Secondary. Emigrated in '52 to Utah. E-mail jdb1928@aol.com

  • Nigel Devine, aged 39, living in Seattle. Worked at BAe for 17 years, now at Boeing, Everett. Moved to New Zealand in 1995, just contracting here for a while. Went to Chaddy Grammar but lived in Lees. E-mail devinenigel@hotmail.com

  • Jackie Dickinson (Grace), aged 32, living in Louisiana. I lived in the oldham and Royton area for thirty years. I attended Grange secondary School. I miss all the chippies the clubs and the good indian takeaways. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. E-mail missuloads@hotmail.com

  • Jim Hardy, aged 60, living in Columbus Ohio. Born and educated (Alexandra Park) in Oldham. I moved
    to Canada in 1969 and currently work in the US as a systems consultant. I still have close relatives in and around Oldham. E-mail Jim@zotsbu.com

  • Michelle Ingham, aged 38, living in Nashua, New Hampshire. I lived in the Chadderton and Royton area most of my life before leaving for the Middle East 14 years ago. After 10 years in Bahrain my family and I moved to beautiful Nashua, New Hampshire here in the United States. Hello to anyone who may know me as Michelle Noden :) E-mail miche13880@hotmail.com

  • Mitch Johnson, aged 41, living in Fayetteville, NC. I left Oldham in 1979 and joined the US Army. Did my
    20 years and retired. Currently I'm a network administrator. I went to Fitton Hill and Hathershaw leaving in 1976. A piece of irony here, Jock Birse was my math teacher and tormentor, I hated math. My first job after the army was as a high school math teacher. Would love to here from anyone. I miss the chippies and the simple things in life. I was a die-hard latics fan growing up. E-mail mjohnson@co.cumberland.nc.us

  • John Bradley, aged 51, living in Glastonbury, CT. Lived on the Coppice and went to Hulme Grammar School. Left Oldham in 1968 to go to college in Staffordshire. Met my American wife in Moscow and emigrated to USA in 1977- Michigan. Since then, lived in PA and now CT. Most vivid childhood memory - the burning down of the Broadway Mill. Been back once only to Oldham - how it's all changed !! E-mail jbradle3@ibius.jnj.com

  • Sara Lewis, aged 36, living in San Diego. I was born in Shaw and attended Royton and Crompton
    School 1976-1983. I went back to teach PE there in 1988-1998. would love to hear from anyone
    who knows me. Moved to CA in 1998 and teach in a local high school. E-mail saz_10@msn.com

  • Jo Kretzler (nee Fisher), aged 32, living in Austin TX. I was born and grew up in Oldham, and attended Hulme Grammar School for Girls. I studied Architectural Design at Teesside University after which I moved to Texas with my husband Randal. We live in Austin and run our own design company and have two adorable little girls. E-mail JoLoisKretzler@AOl.com

  • Jackie Kite, aged 40+, living in San Jose, California. Although I lived in Middleton, my twin sister and I
    were born in Oldham. We were delivered by Dr. Steptoe. (test tube baby pioneer) Now, I live in San Jose with my hubby, son and daughter. I am a teacher and Parent Educator. Cheers, Jackie. E-mail Blimeykite@aol.com

  • Brian Paton , aged 67, living in East Setauket, NY. Lived 39 Shelley Road, Chadderton 1939-1952. Attended Corpus Christi School and Newton Heath Tech. Engineer apprentice at Avro.
    Emigrated to Canada 1952; US in 1959. E-mail bpaton-ryan@att.net

  • John & Wendy Newton, aged 54, living in San Marcos CA. Born Napier st, west went to St. Pat`s / St.Anselm`s worked at Platt`s until 1980 emigrated to Boston Mass. stayed for ten years then moved to the San Diego area in 1990 Wendy is from Lees worked at Oldham royal/Tameside hospitals children Matthew and Amanda,went to St.Edward`s. E-mail newton.j@att.net

  • Jayne Ridgeway , aged 35, living in Rochester Hills MIchigan. I'm married to Andrew and we've lived
    in the States since 1998. We both grew up in Oldham and went to the same school (Bluecoat from 1977-1984). About the only things we miss are ORLFC, Latics, pubs, mushy peas and oven bottom muffins!! E-mail andyridgway@home.com

  • Mark Donnelly, aged 33, living in Dallas. Born in Shaw, attended Crompton house C of E. then Oldham College.Mother lives in Coldhurst.Moved to Ft. Lauderdale 1990, then onto Dallas 1991. Attended University of Texas(Arlington) attained a degree in Architecture, currently working as an architect in N. Dallas. I have to go home once a year just to get some decent indian food. Hey Brads And Stretch. E-mail mdonnely@runyonarch.com

  • Douglas Griffiths, aged 76, living in Palm Desert California. Lived on Burnley Lane, Chadderton. WWII Pilot in RAF. Emigrated to USA in 1950 with wife Marie (nee ROE) Hamilton St. Chadderton. PD is near Palm Springs. Visit England often. 15 handicap golfer. Have own Real Estate and Financial business. Semi Retired. E-mail mfc.dugmar@gte.net

  • barbara cumpton (nee Price), aged 57, living in merrimack,nh. born and raised in and around oldham,grad.from Hollinwood sec.mod.school.in 1955.Moved to usa in 1960.married and divorced x2,3children,5grandchildren.Am a registered nurse,work in the ER for the past 20 years. E-mail edbac@usdatanet.net

  • Alison Brennan (now Berger), aged 37, living in Torrance, California. I was born in Oldham and lived there until 1984. I then moved around the UK until 1994 when I moved to the US.I went to Werneth Juniors , Fitton Hill, Hathershaw and Bluecoat. I have not been back for a few years as my family moved away. I would love to hear from anyone who knows me. E-mail alison.beat@worldnet.att.net

  • Steve Turner, aged 40, living in Portage, Michigan. Born in Oldham in 1960. Attended Oldham College. Lived on Chadderton Park Road until April 2000 Moved with my family (Julie, Chris and Elizabeth) to Michigan. Chris Attended North Chadderton. Elizabeth was at Mills Hill Its good to read the local news Love to hear from people we knew. E-mail StevenLTurner@Eaton.com

  • Jackie Collins, aged 32, living in Phoenix, Arizona. I went to Derker Jr. School then Counthill. I lived on Walter Scott St. in Derker untill 1984 when my family and I moved to the U.S. My mom is Milly, my dad is John, my sister is Gaynor and my brother is Jason. I have been back to Oldham for 2 visits so far. I miss the Chippy's (love those Holland's puddings & pies) and other English food. I also miss the English sense of humor. Responses welcome. E-mail JCollins@Bryancave.com

  • Darrian James, aged 36, living in Ontario, California. Born in Oldham in 1965, lived on Birkdale Avenue, Royton until age 18. Went to St Anne's Primary School in Royton, then Grange School (1976-81.) I was a Latic fanatic for years and still follow them via the internet. After leaving School, I went to college in Fleetwood and became a Merchant Navy Radio Officer. I came to live in California in 1993 and currently I am married to my wonderful wife Leslie, and work at Walt Disney Feature Animation in Burbank. E-mail darrian.james@disney.com

  • Janet Davis , aged 43, living in Santa Rosa. I was born in Oldham St Marys st went to Kaskenmoor and Breeze hill school left Oldham at 17 to work in Germany from their I traveled to California. I work for American Express as a travel agent. So I get to travel quite a bit and try to go back to oldham once a year. I look forward to hearing from old friends. I lived in Hathershaw for 10 years. E-mail jpdavies@att.net

  • Richard Firth , aged 38, living in Seattle. I'm a lead developer at Microsoft corp where I've worked since 1991. I grew up in Oldham and attended Richmond junior and Grange secondary schools. I regularly check what's happening in Oldham via the Chron. E-mail RichardFirth@msn.com

  • Paul Higgins, aged 37, living in Charlotte. Went to St Georges/Mills Hill and North Chadderton School played cricket at Royton on the youth teams too. I moved "down south" after leaving Uni and moved to the US in 1996. Pop over to Oldham to visit mum and family about once a year. E-mail higginsp@yahoo.com

  • Anthony Shard , aged 26, living in Louisiana. From Chadderton. At latics for a couple of years as a schoolboy. Went to Bare Trees, Radclyffe and Royton and Crompton. Currently finishing off my Masters, have my own Soccer Company but I really miss Oldham. Especially my family and my baby Cousin Arron Scholes.If anybody knows me please email antshard@hotmail.com

  • Simon Brooks , aged 32, living in Orlando,Florida. Born and bred in Oldham, attended Hulme Grammar School till 1984, and left for greener pastures and sunnier climes in 96. Currently working for Toyota Motor Manufacturing, USA in the five southeastern US states. E-mail toytech9@bellsouth.net

  • Edward Keenan , aged 66, living in Westland, Michigan. My name is Edward Keenan my connection to Oldham was I was a Police Officer in the Oldham police in the early 1960s, I left Oldham to go to USA in 1967. E-mail eeej100@aol.com

  • Barry Collins , aged 54, living in Pittsburgh. Attended Hollins Secondary Modern School from 1958 to 1962. Interested in contacting old school friends. E-mail collins@telerama.com

  • Dean Silksone, aged 14, living in Richmond, Virginia. Left England at young age to live with mother in the states. E-mail silky21386@aol.com

  • Karen Drinkwater, living in San Francisco. Born Karen Read.29/01/57 Attended Mills Hill primary school. Then Chadderton Girls Grammar School. Married in 1984, moved to Springhead. Had 2 sons, Conrad and Kurt. They attended St Agnes, Knolls Lane until 1996, when we moved to the U.S.A. E-mail kdrink@home.com

  • Leonard Taylor , aged 66, living in Lebannon Tennessee. Born in rock street, educated at Derker school worked as bus conductor, driver, fireman. Citroen dealer at Metropole garage. Retired to Portugal in 1987. (six Years) Moved to Lebanon Tennessee U.S.A. in 1993. Miss Hollands pies, Eccles cakes. parkcake parkin, chorley cakes. Import from california heinz bake beans. Sapere aude.

  • Dennis Robinson , aged 69, living in Islip, New York. Lived in Chadderton since 1938 to 1965. Attended Stanley Road School. Moved to Long Island in '65. Married and worked for Long Island Lighting company. Retired. Proud grandfather of triplets. E-mail britcafe@aol.com

  • Martin Cunningham, aged 43, living in Pittsburgh. Born in Oldham 1956. Counthill 1967-68, Grange Comprehensive 1968-72. Moved to Canada 1984 then to USA 1986. E-mail martin36@aol.com

  • Carol Morby (Sutton), aged 38, living in Stillwater New York. Lived in Lees, moved to USA in 1978, lots of family still in Oldham. went to Freehold and Kaskenmoor, would love to hear from any old friends. E-mail carollorac@aol.com

  • Paul Glover, aged 39, living in Orlando, Florida. I grew up in oldham and left at 19 yrs old to go live in America. I went to Lyndhurst Junior School, Hulme Grammer, and saddleworth school. I would enjoy hearing from any old schoolmates that might be on line!! E-mail harmonyironworks@aol

  • Joe Haughton, aged 74, living in Redondo Beach California. Born in Bardsley.Went to St Peters,Alexandra Road and Waterloo central schools.Lived on Abbeyhills,Lees and Salem.Been in California since 1968. E-mail traveljoe@earthlink.net

  • Elsie Almengor, aged 71, living in Victorville. I am over 70 years of age. We live in the Mojave Desert in California. I was born in Salford, my nieces and nephews live in Oldham and Rochdale. Just returned from a reunion in Las Vegas of the Burtonwood Association. E-mail Almengor51@aol.com

  • Mike Palmer, aged 45 living in Fort Lauderdale. Born in Oldham 1955, lived in Grotton until I was about 14, moved to Halifax, then to France then to the US. Married to Cathy. E-mail mpalmer1@yahoo.com

  • Debbie Flux , aged 30 living in McMinnville, Oregon. New Barn Primary/Junior Schools '75-'81. North Chadd '81-'86. Qualified counsellor & web designer currently living in beautiful Pacific Northwest. Family had 2 businesses in Royton (Posibond & Firma Power) before moving to Chorley in 1991. Family still living in Chorley and in Grotton and Royton. Anyone remembers me, I'd love to hear from you (with a name like Flux, you've no excuse!) Biggest regret leaving Oldham? No ORLFC or Holland's Steak & "Kinky" puddings!! E-mail debbieus@viclink.com

  • Wendy Shaw , aged 49 living in Edwardsville (near St.Louis). I was born in Oldham and moved away when I was 11. I've lived in many different places since, but came to the United States in 1981. I got my Ph.D. here in Geography and am now Chair of the Department of Geography at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. E-mail wshaw@siue.edu

  • Michael Daubney , aged 41 living in Phoenix. Born and bred on Fitton Hill Estate, Oldham and lived there abouts until I was 25. Attended Fitton Hill Infant, Junior and Secondary School and finished up at Hathershaw Comprehensive. Moved to USA in 1992 with my job and met my wife who's American. I plan to stay here indefinitely. Hate the weather back in England. Look forward to hearing from anybody who remembers me. E-mail mdaubney@myrealbox.com

  • Anne Cheetham (now Morgan), aged 57 living in Texas. I lived on Grange Avenue, and left Oldham in 1968. I have lived in Missouri, California, Michigan and now Texas. I went to Werneth Convent and Notre Dame High School. Name is now Anne Morgan. Loved to dance at Frogatts. Anyone remember me? E-mail AnneZ11@aol.com

  • Ivan Sharpe , aged 59 living in San Francisco. I went to Greenhill Grammar School and worked for a couple of years as a reporter at the OEC. Came to U.S. in 1966 from the Daily Express. Love to revisit Hathershaw and Chadderton now and then. My brother and mother still live in Oldham. My web site is www.thewordworks.com. E-mail sharpe@thewordworks.com

  • Andrew Thomas , aged 28 living in Sarasota, Florida. Born in Oldham, lived there until 2 years ago. Miss the Chron, delighted to find this page! Currently coaching football over here, love every minute. But miss the pubs and clubs, especially the cabaret club! Love to you all. E-mail a.thomas@hotmail.com

  • Peter Whiteman , aged 63 living in Melbourne Beach, Florida. Born in '36 at Boundary Park Hospital. Many of my family live in Chadderton today in the Burnley Lane area. Came to the States in '66 but still make frequent trips home. Attended Middleton Grammar School. E-mail whiteman@iu.net

  • Maggie Bradley , aged 43 living in Sonoma County. Attended St.Patricks Holy Rosary, St.Anselms. Have lived in the States for 20 years. Work in the Travel Industry. E-mail maggiebradley@yahoo.com

  • Janet McCann , aged 43 living in Santa Rosa. I was born 1957 at St.Marys street, went to Parish Church Hathershaw Kaskenmoor and Breezehill school. Rember the good times at the Cats Whiskers St.Pats youth club. My mum and dad live in Hathershaw. I go home once a year, lived in USA since 1980. E-mail scot12@jpsnet.com

  • Alan MacFadyen, living in Chicago.Born in Oldham. Family lived on Peter Street. Grandfathers middle name was Westwood. Brother and other relatives still in Oldham. E-mail alanmacf1@aol.com

  • Shirley Dewsbury living in Winnetka California. Formally Shirley Fitton, then Wigglesworth of Limeside and Hollinwood Secondary Modern School. LIved in Glodwick and Salem all adult life. Worked at Belgrade Hotel a number of years. Family and friends still in Oldham. E-mail Leesrd@aol.com

  • Gary Lyons, aged 41, living in Dana Point, California. I was born and raised in Oldham, with my sister and two brothers. We lived in Holts Estate and the Coppice. I attended St.Marys and St.Albans. We moved to the US in 1971 and haved lived here ever since. I get back every so often, and last time took my children. My 16 year old son loved it so much hes going back in August. E-mail gazylyons@home.com

  • Ricky Williams, aged 31, living in New Jersey. Born and raised in Oldham. Left in 1996. Occasionally visit over the years. Now live in N.J. and work in New York. It's great!!! E-mail rickynw@yahoo.com

  • Garry Smith, aged 34, living in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is Garry Smith. My connection is I was born in '65 at Oldham Royal. Went to Fitton Hill Juniors and seniors. Worked at Halfords till 1985 when I moved to U.S.A. with brother Craig, mum Anne and dad Pete. Now work at the MGM Grand as a food server in the studio cafe on night shift. Both my Auntie Janet and cousin Sharon are on the exiles page. If anybody in England reads this I would like to know the whereabouts of my friends who used to go in the Hathershaw Pub by the names of Ged Hegginbottom, Neil Green, Dave Henderson and Duncan Edwards. Thank you!!!!! E-mail gazzamac007@aol.com

  • Hadrian Jones, aged 35, living in Rixeyville VA. I'm from Oldham originally, the company I worked for in Oldham transferred me to the States in 1988. I still have family in Werneth and Milnrow. E-mail: hjones@exloc.com

  • Andrew Povah, aged 27, living in Crystal Lake. Left Oldham at the end of May 2000 to marry. I was raised in Oldham since the age of three and went to Hathershaw school. Thanks for letting me keep in the know about whats happening with the roughyeds. E-mail apovah@hotmail.com

  • Karen Shelley, aged 23, living in Atlanta, Georgia. I lived in Diggle until I was 15. My mum and dad moved us over to Florida in 1991. I used to go to Hulme and have a great time hanging around the Diggle duckpond and sneaking into the Commercial in Uppermill, and of course, watching the latics. Yay! I love Oldham! E-mail kfreeman@newtonpark.com

  • Patricia Carroll , aged 62, living in Lady Lake, Florida. I last lived at 11 Cardwell St, Oldham. I was dating a guy named Tony Marsden also from Oldham. I went to Werneth school and Derker Secondary Modern School. I left Oldham March, 1958 to come to the USA. E-mail pmcer38@aol.com

  • Keith Highton, aged 68, living in Morgan Hill, CA. Born in Shaw, lived 16 years in Chaderton, 21 years at Ferranti in Transformers, Holinwood. Canada 2year, California since 1969.Family in Shaw and Bardsley, miss the Pubs, nice to come home, which I have done often up to 4 times a year.I would love to hear from any of my friends who I have lost contact with. E-mail keithrhighton@cs.com

  • Stuart Wrigley, aged 48, living in Smithville New Jersey. School Derker and Counthill lived in Watersheddings was in local folk bands. E-mail swrigley@msn.com

  • Sharon Tate, aged 29, living in Las Vegas, Nevada. I moved to the u.s.a. in 1982, I went to Counthill school, and lived on sholver, I currrently work for southwest airlines in Las Vegas, Nevada. I was born at Boundary Park. E-mail rhill323@aol.com

  • Lynn Moffatt (nee Mellor), aged 54, living in San Jose, California. Grew up in Oldham on Abbeyhills Road. Have three brothers and one sister, Glenn, Nigel, Derek and Diane. Attended Bluecoat School from 1957 to 1961. Married Bill Moffat in 1969. Moved to States in 1970. E-mail lamwam@pacbell.net

  • Elizabeth Slater, aged 49, living in Windsor, California. I lived in Watersheddings As a teenager the family emigrated to Los Angeles. My husband, Robert Lackey and I live 70 miles north of San Francisco. I own a wine marketing company working with wineries and winery associations. As I have many cousins in Oldham we visit regularly. E-mail inshort@sonic.net

  • Gary Wigglesworth, aged 37, living in Santa Clarita. Went to Hathershaw school then to Oldham Technical College. Worked all over England as a chef and emigrated to U.S. in 1988. Now work for movie studios. E-mail kgwig@msn.com

  • Julia McConnell (nee Hadfield), aged 36, living in Holland, Michigan. I was born in Oldham and lived there until I was 24, I went to St. Anselms and then worked at British Aerospace in Chadderton where I met my husband Tony. We still have family in England and New Zealand. Hope to hear from anyone who remembers Tony or myself. E-mail juliamcconnell@yahoo.com

  • Chris Price, aged 30, living in Po