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Looking for Robert John Dixon	by JUILE WILKES (Member 10320100) on 25-Mar-2018
Robert John Dixon if you are out there please get in touch with me Julie Wilkes from Telford. Now Living in Birmingham. We had four lovely children when we were together. but we had to part for reason. we lost contact and you never saw your children. They are looking for you and want to meet you. and also you have grandchildren. Robert please call me on 07393938071. Sam ( Sambo used to call her) Sophie and Jade And Amanda. If anyone is related to Robert or knows him get touch please. My children are looking for their father. ... more >> Reply

Cranbourne Childrens Home	by Neil Taplin (Member 10308863) on 13-Nov-2016
Looking for any-one who worked at Cranbourne children`s home during the 1970s. I lived in Brockman House and my brother lived in Haven and Hilltop as well. I went to Pent Valley school until I left the home and moved to Maidstone and Howard House. If any residents or staff read this please get in touch as it would be nice to hear from you. Regards. Neil Taplin Reply

Still looking	by Ray vant (Member 10306075) on 21-Jun-2016
Sill looking for Sheila Sands, Keith Norris, frank shorter, Susan attwood, Reply

1975. Miss Jackie Snell	by Alan mccall (Member 10302525) on 31-Dec-2015
I was stationed at Folkstone in 1975 and met a young girl called Jackie Snell ,years later I worked at the tunnel and asked about but to no avail .just wondered what became of Jackie I'm from Sunderland I'm just curious as we were all kids back then ? Reply

Cranbourne Children's Home	by Mike Pearce (Member 10301445) on 31-Aug-2015
I am interested in making contact with anyone who has lived or worked in Cranbourne Children's Home. This was a very significant part of my life and I have lost all contact with those people I grew up with. I was in Brockman House in the seventies. It would be great to hear from anyone. Many thanks, Mike Re: Cranbourne Children's Home by Neil Taplin (Member 10308863) on 17-Oct-2016 Hi Mike, I think I was at Brockman house when you were there too. I was there during the mid to late seventies and then transferred to Maidstone around 1979-80. My brother Nigel was also stationed at Cranbourne. The supervisor was Brian Franklin and also Derek(Dickie) surname eludes me at moment. Wonder if you remember me? Regards, Neil Taplin ... more >> Reply

1965-1970 Folkestone	by tom peek (Member 10300844) on 28-Jun-2015
I am looking for anyone that lived in the area at this time, you would be 15-17 years of age at that time. a couple of names l can remember are David Norris, Katie Dean(e), Marion Kennet, Chas Ruler, Cristine Looker, Veronica ??, Sylvia Toman, Jessie Parsons, people using the VC Coffee Bar or Caprice, and as Michael Aspel said: and anyone else who knows me! Reply

Looking for old friends. Gloria and Colin Thomas	by Lynn Kelton nee Day (Member 10297889) on 18-Nov-2014
Hi there, just wondering if anyone knows the whereabouts of Gloria or Colin Thomas, we all went to Wrotham sec mod, Gloria nee Driscoll lived in Wrotham and Colin Thomas lived in West Kingsdown they got married earlish 60's and moved I think to Sidcup or maybe Swanley cant quite remember that was the last time I saw Gloria I was then living in Guildford, it would be great to catch up. Reply

Merlayne Reilly nee Baker	by Clare Williams nee Record (Member 10296040) on 6-Oct-2014
I am trying to locate Merlayne Reilly nee Baker . We were at St Mary's Convent Shornecliffe Road Folkestone , years 1955-7. I have found a message dated July 2012 from her but am unable to reply to date. I live in Australia and think she must have been on a visit to Folkestone at the same time as I ,at the time of the messsage. Re: Merlayne Reilly nee Baker by Mandi Turner (Member 10300744) on 17-Jun-2015 I believe you were also looking for my mother Josephine gallop , I have her details and she also has the email left on this web site . Feel free to get in touch with me so I can pass any other information onto her .she is thrilled you are all looking for each other ! Re: Merlayne Reilly nee Baker by margaret seager (Member 10302901) on 20-Jan-2016 When she finished at folkestone art school Merlayne (Baker,then)kept in touch with my mother with whom she had frequently stayed. When she married, she moved to Canada. I can give you her address if you leave an email address. Re: Merlayne Reilly nee Baker by margaret seager (Member 10302901) on 20-Jan-2016 Also see member no: 10275952 Reply

Looking back	by G.S. (Member 10286009) on 31-May-2013
Having moved from Folkestone in the early 60's I would like to hear how some 'old friends' have fared over the years. John Curtis, who used to live in Cheriton and Maureen (Thornton) are just two names that come to mind. Reply

Clare , Josephine and Jean.	by Merlayne Reilly (nee Baker) (Member 10275952) on 3-Jul-2012
Would like to find Clare Record, Josephine Gallop and Jean Flisher. They were classmates of mine at St. Mary's Convent Between 1947 and 1957 ( may well have different surnames now )Clare lived in Folkestone, Jean in Elham and Josephine's parents ran The Plough Inn on the Folkestone/Dover road. We all loved horses. If anyone knows anything about the whereabouts of any of them please let me know - Thank you! Re: Clare , Josephine and Jean. by Clare Williams nee Record (Member 10296040) on 25-Sep-2014 Hello Merlayne ! I've just found your message whilst messing around on the computer - I didn't know of this site! What a lovely surprise to see your name. I know it is rather late in the day, ie 2012, but hope you receive this??? My email address is: claredav@iin et.net.au. Thank you for thinking of me. ... more >> Re: Clare , Josephine and Jean. by Mandi Turner (Member 10300744) on 17-Jun-2015 Josephine is my mother . Please feel free to write to me , but I have also forwarded your email details to her and she was thrilled you were looking for her and your friends . Reply

david stonebridge	by robert doubleday (Member 10274606) on 9-Jun-2012
Looking to find out about David Stonebridge last heard from him a couple of years ago We where bests mates at Morehall Sec Mod School PRE 1962 Reply

Thomas (Nobby) CLARK	by Dee Leyland (Member 10270673) on 14-Feb-2012
I'm tring to track down Tom Clarke who worked with my dad in holiday camps and hotels in the Kent area in the early 1960's. He was from Liverpool and had a scouse accent.He also worked in Germany as a chef too. My Dad last saw him in Folkestone in 1962 and would love to make contact again. Does anybody know what happened to him??? Dee x Reply

Joanne Harrington or Whibley	by Wendy (Member 10083752) on 19-Jan-2010
Hi, Just trying to locate a Joanne Whibley (possibly Harrington) as her name may have been changed, she is about 28, think she may still be in the Kent area. many thanks Reply

family Ties	by Shell (Member 10233211) on 20-Jul-2009
find your family/ancestry by joining others researching your tree. http://genforum.genealogy.com/uk/ Reply

Cimid Park Farm Ind. Estate 1973-75	by Ron Cox (Member 10234401) on 16-Jan-2009
Any people out there that worked at CIMID and wish to contact others this maybe an opportunity. Reply

Are you single and what a great night out and meet new people?	by Lisa (Member 10234365) on 7-Jan-2009
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Would Extra Income Make A Diiference to Your Life in 2009?	by David Taylor (Member 10103609) on 31-Dec-2008
Hi Why not make a new resolution to change your life in 2009. I am looking for people who have experience in the Financial Services, Utilities or Sales Industries. I can offer a good opportunity for those who are prepared to put in effort on a part-time basis with a Footsie 250 Plc company to earn a regular residual income for life. Visit my website www.securityforlife.info for further info rmation. Regards David ... more >> Re: Would Extra Income Make A Diiference to Your Life in 2009? by D Bewsey (Member 10101410) on 17-Sep-2015 is that y u vote tory Reply

John Willams	by ray (Member 10217198) on 7-Sep-2008
I'm looking for John Williams he was the signal man at Folkestone harbour in the 70s Reply

John Tobitt	by Jan Macfarlane (Member 10230771) on 20-Aug-2008
We are really really hoping with this site (we have just discovered it!!)that there is someone out there in good old Folkestone will have SOME/ANY info on our friend John Tobitt, He came to see us in South Africa(on his bike!). We emigrated in 1981, after he left SA we did keep in contact for a while, he settled in France with his partner Emmanuelle & had two boys Eric & Arthur..... he does have a sister Janet.Jim, my husband & John were best mates for years & worked together on many occasions. We do hope that maybe old friends/neighbours or family still here in Folkestone will read this & help us to find our friend John...... many thanks, will keep checking the "message board" Jan & Jim Macfarlane ... more >> Reply

cranbourne	by marcia (Member 10228842) on 9-Jul-2008
first time i have been on this site. i am an original folkestonian. i was in cranbourne childrens home in cheriton in 1960. does any one know if it is demolished, as i cant find it anywhere on the net. i noticed social services for families has an address which is called BROCKMAN as i recall that was one of the names of one of the cottages. i was in ARDEN AND SOUTHSIDE. when it was governed with an iron fist by Rosemary Chambers. I wanted to trace JOYCE AND JEANETTE MILLS. i left the home in 1975/6 after serving endless years of abuse. and i still came out sane. there was a lady there called DIANE who fostered one of the girls by the name of LINDA WALLER. I went to ALL SOULS PRIMARY then went on to ST EDMUNDS IN DOVER. I have lost contact with all my family, but im sure i still have a sister in folkestone who would be 63 now. her name was linda yates, and she married a man called vic snutch. she lived off dover rd. i havnt seen her for 26years. i am trying to trace other family members and my mum, but they are not in fokestone. i would be very grateful for any info no matter how small. every long journey starts with a step. you can also e-mail me on marciadawn@hotmail.co.uk. thanks in advance to anyone that can help. marcia ... more >> Re: cranbourne by martin craig (Member 10246394) on 2-Apr-2010 i was in cranbourne for a fewyears in the mid to late 50's... its still there as it was and now a family's resorce centre, the old green hut and the brick shed has now gone,i last went there just a few months ago. regards , martin. Re: cranbourne by martin craig (Member 10246394) on 2-Apr-2010 i have just got my personal data from K.C.C. from the time i spent in care at cranbourne, i am sure you will also be able to get the info you require under the data protection act,thy must give you any information thy hold on you under the terms of the law, i hope you will take the time to contact the K.C.C. as i did .regards martin. Re: cranbourne by steven lee (Member 10231225) on 12-Jul-2012 m thanks mate ry to get the information kcc have on me its going to be hard i know because a lot went on in those days and a lot was covered up Re: cranbourne by Derek Ramsay (Member 10314516) on 8-Jul-2017 I was at Cranbourne Children's home in 1979 was aged 14 was in Brockenhurst House hope the spelling is correct? Whilst the majority of the staff actually cared and gave me sound advice, their was one member of staff who abused his power and assaulted me not just once but several times. As I said before the majority of the times I was happy, went to the local Secondary School the name eludes me I recall it was in the middle of a housing estate. ... more >> Reply

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