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Hi, I lived in Hemel from 1983 to 1994. I lived at 69 Hawthorne Lane with my parents Paul and Isabelle and my sister Linda. I went to Micklem School and also Cavi. I am now 20 and living in Lincolnshire with my son. I really would love to get in contact with anyone who knew me or my family.
Simone Evans (née Butcher) - 13 October 2003
You can email Simone at keneda_ninja@yahoo.co.uk

Does anyone know of any organization in Hemel Hempstead where people take their specially trained dogs/pets to visit the elderly?
Pauline M. Merkin - 11 October 2003
You can email Pauline at paulinemerkin@telusplanet.net

Attention Martin Hillier, got your email but can't seem to get back to you on 2001@aol.com, hope you see this message.
Brian Chenery - 7 October 2003
You can email Brian at chendex@homedc.com.au

Living in Calgary, Ab: Born and bred in Hemel, attended HHGS 1949-1964; worked at Rotax, Kodak, and Ministry of Transport before marrying and moving to Kings Langley. Danced in Adeyfield Hall, went to the Bovingdon dances, etc. Would like to hear from anyone who might remember me.
Marie Conroy (nee Newton) - 30 September 2003
You can email Marie at newmarie21@hotmail.com

My name ist Silja, I'm German and I went to Highfield School on a pupils' exchange in 1976-78. When I visited Hemel two years ago I was sad to see it had been pulled down. Why? When? Can somebody tell me anything about it? Does somebody know something about family Sidney living at Flamstead at that time?
Silja Tenzer - 28 September 2003
You can email Silja at SiljaTenzer@aol.com

Attention Alan Teague of queensland australia! If you are the same alan teague that lived in Hilldown Rd Gadebridge, please email me or contact me at 872 Yeppoon Rd, North Rockhampton qld 4701 (0749362713).
Attention Suzan Burrows (and anyone interested in hemel history ). The name of the pub that had the tunnel under the Old High Street to the church was the Royal Oak, it was formally the house of correction and was the last pub on the right past the Old Bell. I was a cab driver in Hemel from 1960 to 1980 and was a friend of the licencees son. We used to go down into the tunnel to explore, though it had been sealed of at the church end it still had a peculiar atmosphere as though ghosts of the past were watching us Brian Chenery - 28 September 2003
You can email Brian at chendex@homedc.com.au

I was born in Hemel in 1942 and lived there until 1972, I would like to hear from anyone that remembers me.
Martin Halsey - 22 September 2003
You can email Martin at margen@ezweb.com.au

I am looking for Emma Pyke and Jessica Pyke, formerly of Aylsbury and Katie Pyke, of Hemel Hempstead or any other Pyke relations. If you are one of them, or if you know one of them and how I can reach one of them, please get in touch with me via email.
Benjamin Pyke - 13 September 2003
You can email Benjamin at AFarmer2004@yahoo.com

Grew up in Hemel, born 1960. Went to Maylands primary school in Adeyfield, then onto Grove Hill when it became a secondry school (what were they thinking?) left in '76. Played footy for Leverstock Green, the Venture on sundays. Drank in the White Horse and Venture, and could usually be found in a near coma on any given Sat night down at Scamps. Now live in the States and was wondering if anyone knew of any Grove Hill reunions, not that they'd let me near the place today. I beleive a girl by the name of Susan Dibbon - or something like that ran one before.
Antony Burton - 29 August 2003
You can email Antony at aburton@csonline.net

Hi, I am a french girl 25 years old, looking for a flat or a room to stay in Hemel Hempstead from October. I have found a job in London in a laboratory where I will also do my PhD in biology at the same time as my work as technician. I have got few years to stay in England, and Hemel Hempstead is not far from London and from Luton airport to go back to France sometimes. If someone has got a room to rent or a studio, please leave me a message on my email address. Thank you in advance.
Cyndie Forestier - 28 August 2003
You can email Cyndie at cyndaie@aol.com

I am trying to locate my cousin Alan George who lived at 9 Adeyfield Rd HH. He married a HH girl called Pam and emigrated to Canada about 1958. His parents were called Ethel and Sidney. Would love to hear from anyone who knows of his whereabouts.
J Kilbane - 26 July 2003
You can email J Kilbane at JLKilbane@aol.com

Hello, I have just found this page, I'm so excited, I'd love to get in touch with some of my old schools friends. I went to Belswains Lane Junior and Bennetts End Secondary Modern. I remember a few friends, Carole Smith, Susan Williams, Susan Jones, Francis Whitehead. I used to live in Oakdene Road, I moved to California 25 years ago. I would also like to know if there is ever a school reuion. I come home, if possible twice a year, as my parents are still in the same house. It would be lovely to hear from anyone, I miss home very much.
Susan Morawa (was Morgan) - 22 July 2003
You can email Susan at sueatPMArch@aol.com

Does anyone know what became of 'Big Ginge' otherwise known as Dave Gage? Dave used to impress the kids by doing acrobatics on the swings,and parallel bars at the Halsey end of Warners end valley. He once swang so high on the swings,that he sailed right over the top.
Martin Hillier - 6 July 2003
You can email Martin at mhillier2001@aol.com

Hi, I don't know whether any of you know me but I used to go to Adeyfield school until I moved to Cumbria in 2001. I also used to go to Two Waters primary school as well. Anyway if anyone used to go to those schools or has heard of me I would really like to hear from you.
Elizabeth Malin - 1 July 2003
You can email Elizabeth at Lillibet87@aol.com

Hi my name is Brian Chenery. I came to Hemel in 1958 after finishing my national service and worked at Addresograph until 1964, when I bought a cab license and worked on the taxi rank until 1980, when I emigrated to Australia. Be nice to hear from any one who remembers me.
Brian Chenery - 29 June 2003
You can email at chendex@hdc.com.au

I went to HHGH from 1952 to 1955 when I left England for Canada. I would like to get in touch with anyone I went to school with. My best friend was Janet Dowse but I do remember a Pat Lancashire. Anyone who thinks they remember me please e-mail me.
Patricia Dach (nee Wilkins) - 13 June 2003
You can email Patricia at gdach2524@rogers.com

I have just moved to the area and I am looking for a church. I am still a member of my previous church. I play guitar and would like to find a Christian fellowship that can use my gift.
Tim Gregory - 8 June 2003
You can email Tim at tim-gregory@lineone.net

Hi, anybody who knows me. My name is Karen Hardy, maiden name Jones. I am 46 and I went to Mountbattern School then married Brian Hardy and went on to have 4 children, but have since divorced and moved to Cornwall and now run a small guest house. I would love to hear from anybody who remembers me. By the way I lived in Clinton End Leverstock Green until March 2002. Anybody seeing Jane Holgate who is mother of Della Vernon Raymond and Connor please send her my love, she was my neighbour. Many thanks and much love.
Karen Hardy - 4 June 2003
You can email Karen at karenhardy404367@aol.com

I have changed my email. Looking for friends from the '60's. Have played football 1963 and 1965 with my youth team VfB 08 Luenen in Watford (North Watford Youth Football Club) and Bennetts End FC.
Hans-Peter Bludau - 3 June 2003
You can email Hans-Peter at Starpheen@t-online.de

This is a plea for help. How many of you used Dacorum College either when you were at Halsey, at a later date or even currently? Well the College could use your help, as it is now under threat! Let me put you in the picture! In 1992 Dacorum College merged with the Watford Colleges to form West Herts College. Since that time Dacorum has been slowly run down as the debts of the combined college have increased. Many very popular and financially successful courses were moved to Watford. What has emerged recently, as you may have seen on the front of the Gazette last week, is that all courses for 16 to 19 year old students and all full time courses are moving to Watford, leaving the Borough of Dacorum with just a shell of a college. The prime motivation for this move, it would appear, is financial. The management of the college are in the process of selling the area of land where the student wing and engineering block now stand, for the construction of 840 housing units. All of the proceeds of this sale will go to financing the managements debts and investment in the Watford Colleges. I'm sure lots more information will emerge over the next few weeks and I will keep you posted. In the meantime please make your feelings known about the value of the college to our town, to both the Principal - Andrew Bragg (a.c.bragg@westherts.ac.uk) and your local MP Tony McWalter (www.tonymcwaltermp.org.uk). Tony McWalter will be setting up a link on his web site during the coming week. He would like to hear from all concerned, but especially current students for whom the move to Watford would cause them difficulties. eg. child care, work, financial etc. We must act NOW as this is another step on the road to becoming a dormitory town of Watford.
Mark - 17 May 2003
You can email Mark at markhalden@talk21.com

Message Joe & Yvonne Brennan, are you still in Hemel? We have lost your address & phone number, please get in touch asap.
Sue & Jim Hilton - 15 May 2003
You can email Sue & Jim at MarisOtter@aol.com

Hey, Just wondering if anyone does drum lessons or knows of anyone who does. If so please email me.
Caroline Kennedy - 12 May 2003
You can email Caroline at ethelthegoat@hotmail.com

My name is Melvyn Muzio. I was born at St Pauls hospital and lived in Hemel until 1986. I now live in California, I used to own M&M Motorservices behind Bradshaws, hi to anybody who remembers me. I will be visiting Hemel from May 29 to June 19. I now own a British auto repair buisness in California. I own a new Mini Cooper that my son and I have installed a turbo giving it 200 hp. I am looking for a right hand drive to take photos of the engine bay so we can design a turbo kit for. Please e mail me if you can help. P.S. Anyone know where there a good place to get seafood in Hemel.
Mel Muzio - 8 May 2003
You can email Mel at mjcauto@aol.com

Hi my name is Daniel Rogers. I have lived in Hemel Hempstead since I was a boy. I am trying to started up a disabled football team based in Hemel Hempstead, we are hopefully to play in the multi disabled football league. Being disabled myself, I know how hard it can be getting involed in football. I am a level 1 f.a. coach and I have played football with the cp England team. So if you are disabled and want to play football get in touch with me!
Daniel Rogers - 6 May 2003
You can email Daniel at daniel@rogers137.fsnet.co.uk

Heidi Hi Hemelonians. I've read almost all the mails, no one has mentioned the infamous 16:21 club although not a frequent visitor, I do remember some names, anyone remember, Mank the ally 600 dominator, Mark 650 Bonni), porker speed twin? lanky Triton, spud BSA gold star, and smiffy BSA A65 (someone had to)? Any one still in leathers, or still ride? (bikes) Anyone do the A41 dash to the spiders web?
Jimbo - 28 April 2003
You can email Jimbo at inkyb9@aol.com

Looking for a couple named Dave & Chris Mugford who used to live in Gadebridge then went to Basingstoke. Would like to hear from either one of them.
John Rich - 11 April 2003
You can email John at JohnRgolfer@aol.com

Hi, I am looking for Ross Rayner, Matt Seddon, Endie, Dave from "Burger King" (Marlowes). I've worked with you until November in "Burger King", then I returned to Lithuania. Please, write me on this e-mail.
Erika - 8 April 2003
You can email Erika at shokoladas@yahoo.com

My name is Maria Carrillo, I am a Genealogist and I have been researching LAVERS Family for a long time. My ancestor is Frederick Walter Lavers. He went to Canary Islands, Spain, his brother is the father of William Henry lavers Timber Merchant of Hemel Hempstead. William Henry Lavers married Julia they had 3 children Charles Henry was born in Vauxhall, Middlesex, Hamilton Payne and John William Reginald Lavers were born in Hemel Hempstead, where the family lived in Corner Hall. I knew Lavers Family in Hemel Hempstead were owners of W H LAVERS & SONS. I have been trying to find Lavers roots, and took me years. Last year I went to London to research and I only found a death certificate, I have been researching all kind of records and I didn't get too much, so I would appreciate all the information you can share with me about the Lavers Family in Hemel Hempstead or let me know how to contact them.
Mara Carrillo - 7 April 2003
You can email Mara at iampocahontas@hotmail.com

I am from Hemel I lived there for over 40 years and still have family in Hemel and surrounding area. I now live in Minneapolis in USA and have done for 5 years. I would like to visit my family this Xmas (03), and I would like to arrange a house exchange with someone in Hemel for about 2 weeks over the Xmas period. I have a 3 bedroom detached house with TV in most rooms and unlimited internet access. We live close to the biggest mall in USA (Mall of America), the biggest Casino in the midwest, (Mystic Lake) the best fishing (ice fishing in winter), plenty of ski slopes and ski jumps. Plenty of opportunity for ice skating, ski mobiling and any other winter pastimes to suit all tastes. There are plenty of clubs, theatres, cinemas and restaurants. All information about Minneapolis is available on the web. My son still lives in Hemel and he could act as liason to discuss any questions you may have. If this is of interest please feel free to email me at my email address. PS: some people may remember me from 1991, I was the milkman who found a woman who had been kidnapped, the papers called me Bert the Squirt, which was a nickname I was unfortunately tagged with.
Hubert Boyce - 6 April 2003
You can email Hubert at joycebert@msn.com

For information about what is going on in Hemel and the surrounding area - Bands, Gigs, venues, promoters and all other music resources please check out http://www.musicmk.org.uk. This site has been in existance for more than 4 years and has on average over 350 gigs a month. Give it a look you might like it. If you are a band that wants to promote a gig drop us a line, via the web site.
Carole Munro - 5 April 2003
You can email Carole at carolemunro@hotmail.com

I'm trying to find Adrienne DAVIDSON who taught at a Hemel Hempstead school (secondary) late 1960s-1970s. I think she taught Religious Education, English and possibly History. She originally came from Heaton Moor in Manchester, and did her training at a Teacher Training Collerge in London. I last saw her in Hemel Hempstead in the early 1970s. If you have any information about Adrienne's whereabouts please contact me.
Robin Leslie - 4 April 2003
You can email Robin at R.Leslie@lse.ac.uk

Looking for mr. David Cogswell who was a scoutmaster,1st Bovingdon Air Scouts in 1960! ( He lived around the corner from Mai Zetterling the Swedish film actor!) I spent my summer living in Hemel Hempstead in the summer 1960 and came back in the summer 1962. Nice to meet David or someone who remember the IOGT scouts from Landskrona who lived in "The Phasels woods" for approx. a week and in different families for little more than a week. The last week just to know about the family life in England. I've been in England a several time after that because of my job with Levi Strauss Internationel but unfortunately not got a chance to visit Hemel Hempstead! I'm very sorry about that but I'm coming back as soon as I have a contact from the sixties! In 1962 I lived with the family FRAZER! I don't remember, sorry, their first name but Mr. Frazer was a fireman in London and their oldest son of two was Ian. The family had bowshooting as favourite! Please, will you help me to find David or the family Frazer! Best regards and do not hesitate to contact me.
Lars Holm - 30 March 2003
You can email Lars at larsholm@telia.com

I attended Gade Valley JMI & then Cavendish School between 1976-1982. I have been married for 17 years & have 3 children aged 13, 11 & 8. My oldest daughter is at Cavendish and I am still living in Gadebridge. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me especially anyone who was in mott & remembers Mr Shorter.
Tracey Lee (nee Slack) - 10 March 2003
You can email Tracey at paul.lee73@ntlworld.com

We are a french couple. We live in Grenoble (Alpes mountain) and we would like to exchange our house against an house in Hemel Hempstead in July. Our son will get married on 12th of July in Hemel Hemstead and for this occasion we want to spend 2 weeks in England. One before and one after. Our place in France is in the Vercors mountain (900 meters) with a beautiful view on Grenoble. It is a big old house renovated. You can take advantage of the mountain around to do any mountain things you like. Facilities : 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, big sitting and dining rooms.
Bruno Basset - 10 March 2003
You can email Bruno at brunobasset@hotmail.com

David Dorsett, I came across your message of 17 May 2001 and would like to get in touch, I've been living in Australia since 1983, but was back in Hemel over Xmas and New Year 2003. Hope to hear from you.
Stephen Spong - 22 February 2003
You can email Stephen at barb22@senet.com.au

Hi. My name is Robin Colgate, I lived at Lyne Way Warners End, attended Fields End & Halsey Schools, left Hemel Hempstead in 1974 to join the Navy. I would like to contact Keith Long, Ian Kemp, former members of the Hemel Letchers, Richard Barnes, Peter Bennett (Block ed) or any freaks that know me. "Hemel was a great place to grow up."
Robin Colgate - 20 February 2003
You can email Robin at clgt2@aol.com

Hi my name is Jim James. I attended Corner Hall Boys School from 1956 to 1959, now live in Brisbane Australia. Was told of this web site by Joyce from across the road, how's that for coincidence, we lived two or three streets from each other in Hemel. Would like to hear from any mates that may remember me.
Jim James - 18 February 2003
You can email Jim at jimbojam@optusnet.com.au

I lived in Hemel between 1961 and 1980, 1984 to 1990. Am now in Canada. Went to Maylands JMI, then Astley Cooper School untill 1977. Have a sister Adele ,,,Adele is in Hatfield now with her hubby and 3 sons.
Zoe Cowell (nee Holdsworth) - 17 February 2003
You can email Zoe at boobys41@yahoo.com

I found this page by searching for info about Kevin East. I never knew Neil March was from Hemel Hempstead coz he's known down here as a Lewisham boy! Cool anyway. Neil, if you're reading this, Kevin East's album is da bomb! I hope we can expect more smoooothness from the Ravensbourne label real soon.
Tia Ellis - 14 February 2003 (thread: Neil March - 26 December 2002)

Attention history buffs and family researchers!!! I am looking for history on Hemel Hempstead for family research purposes. I found a website on an adjacent area, Leverstock Green which is a wonderful site and may be of interest to you: Leverstock Green Chronicle. If anyone knows of any other websites that may be of interest to me, please let me know.
Liisa Perrin - 13 February 2003
You can email Liisa at rperrin@telus.net

Hello to Bennetts End, anybody remember the football club VfB 08 Lnen? We played 1963 against the FC Bennetts End Youth Football Club. Hope to get an answer.
Hans-Peter Bludau - 11 February 2003
You can email Hans-Peter at Starpheen@t-online.de

Hello friends, I lived in Hemel Hempstead and studied in Dacorum college from 1976 to 1978. I met and made a lot of nice friends that I would cherish the moment I see them again, one particular friend that I lost contact with is David Andrews. I live in California now and appreciate letting him know. Dave hope you're doin well, thanking you all.
Saro Nazarian - 7 February 2003
You can email Saro at eliza919@earthlink.net

Hi im trying to trace anyone that went to Apsley Grammar school between 1955-1960/61 & remembers Lorraine Boothman, she had a younger sister called Avril. Please get in touch as we are trying to arrange a suprise 60th birthday party.
Jane Ioannou - 6 February 2003
You can email Jane at jane.ioannou@bsi-global.com

Re: Terry Christie's message and Neil March's earlier one, I was listening to Solar Radio on Sky Digital yesterday afternoon and the album in question was the "featured album" on the Tony Monson show. He played about four songs off it and was praising it to the sky. I have to say I was well impressed. Real sophisticated Jazzy Soul music like you never hear anymore.
Stella Roberts - 30 January 2003 (thread: Neil March - 26 December 2002)
You can email Stella at stellajroberts@hotmail.com

Re: Neil March's "shameless plug", I have checked out the web site in question (www.ravemsbourne.com) and I'll forgive you, Neil, for forgetting to mention you also run the record label in question! Otherwise, I've listened to the MP3 clips and was very impressed. I might even just buy a copy if I don't drink too much on pay day!
Terry Christie - 24 January 2003 (thread: Neil March - 26 December 2002)
You can email Terry at SoulboyTerry@aol.com

Hi, I'm looking for my friend Gloria Davis who went to Bennetts End Secondary School between 1956 to 1961. If anyone knows of her whereabouts please e-mail me.
Madeliene Burke (nee Robinson) - 22 January 2003
You can email Madeliene at melissa@burke1069.freeserve.co.uk

I am looking for Paul, Lynda and Emily Bonnett who used to live on Green Lane in Hemel Hempstead. We are friends from Canada and would like to find them.
Cathy Moorhouse - 22 January 2003
You can email Cathy at the.moorhouses@shaw.ca

Adeyfield School is holding a reunion this year to celebrate it's Golden Jubilee.(Officially opened 1953). Any old pupils who would like more information, please email me.
Philippa Bell - 14 January 2003
You can email Philippa at philippa.bell@btinternet.com

My great grandfather was Charles Augustus Leveson, Vicar of St. Mary's at the turn of the 19th. century. I am trying to discover as much as possible about him and his parents, Henry and Cecilia. Any information as to his period of tenure, anecdotes, or the address of any person who might have, or have access to, special knowledge would be much appreciated. I know that my great grandfather ultimately departed from his church under conditions of financial distress, circumstances which were not well tolerated in a Vicar in those days.
Richard Leveson - 13 January 2003
You can email Richard at levesonr@rogers.com

Hello Hemel! I am trying to trace a Patricia Whitbread who lived on Uranus Road in 1972. She went to Highfield School and had sisters named Janice and Annette. I am desperate to find her, can anyone help me? I will be eternally grateful if you can! PLEASE E-mail me if you can help. Thanks.
Clare Still - 04 January 2003
You can email Clare at clare@claresmail.fsnet.co.uk

Hi, my name is Arthur Ingels and I attended Bennetts End Secondary Modern during 1961-1966, lived in Handcroft Rd moved to Peascroft to be closer to school. Did my apprentiship at Rotax and worked as a draftsman before leaving for Adelaide, Australia in 73. Went to school with Brian Stevenson, Chris Stovold, Peter Hoare, Phil Poole and Wilf Garner. Played cricket for, Rotax, Old Chaldanians and ocassionally Gaddesdon row. Are there any old Hemel Bumstedians living in Adelaide would love to here from you.
Arthur Ingels - 02 January 2003
You can email Arthur at ingelsas@chariot.com.au

Okay so this a shameless plug but I thought anyone who remembers me, Darren Hillier and/or MSQ might be interested to know that me and Daz are both on a new album by UK Soul artist Kevin East, released on Ravensbourne Records (www.ravensbourne.com). You can log on using that domain name or www.kevineast.com and listen to free MP3 clips of 5 of the songs plus a 30-second radio ad. You can also read lots of info if you are into that sort of thing. Local musicians may also want to take note that the label is looking for suitable acts for a variety of forthcoming projects too. The opening track from the Kevin East album has picked up airplay on 12 radio stations so far and is released worldwide (i.e. available from shops) on 3 February 2003 but you can actually buy it a lot cheaper now on-line. Anyway, there you go. The Hemel music scene of the 80s/90s lives on!
Neil March - 26 December 2002
You can email Neil at Neilpaulmarch@aol.com

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