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Hi there, I went to Longdean School, Bennetts End, H.H. between 1968 and 1972, my best friend was Philip Symonds. Both philip and I would like to contact one of our teachers, a Mr Richard Brown, also Mr Hall, we would also love to be allowed to visit the school and take a look around again, great days. Thankyou.
Malcolm Tearle - 5 April 2006
To find out about the school visit The Longdean School website You can email Malcolm at malcolmtearle@mt-workshops.com

I'm searching a person named George Thomas Fentum, who lives in Hemel Hempstead. I have not adress phone number or any other clues. Can somebody help me to find him? He's about 75 years old. Is there any registration of lost persons available? Thanks for any help.
Andrea - 4 April 2006
You can email Andrea at ceci123ar@yahoo.com.ar

Stolen child's bike - Can anyone help with any information? I gave my daughter a new bike for her 12th birthday, and on Sunday 2nd April between 3.30 and 4pm it was stolen from outside Tescos store at Jarman Park despite being padlocked up. Please email me if you can help with it's return or if you have any information.
Sandra Brown - 4 April 2006
You can email Sandra at beatlesbabe12@hotmail.co.uk

Went on here and found that Lee Wilson was looking for me, having been looking for him for years, someone please email me if they know where he is.
Darryl Moore - 3 April 2006
You can email Darryl at dgm916@hotmail.com

More years than I can remember, I lived in Langley Ave. which is just off Risedale Road/Hill. I shall be visiting Hemel in about 3 weeks time and would like to catch up with some of my old friends - in no particular order, Bob McMinn (connections with a hardware shop in Chesham), Peter Furness, Trevor Spears, Robbie Weller, Pam Summers/Cox, Gerald/Ken Booth, Basil and Thelma Stone, Philip Garment, Billy Goss. They lived variously in Langley Ave., Sunrise Cres., Pamela Ave.,(?) and Risedale Road. I would also like to contact Mary and Brenda North of Belmont Ave. and Richard Cowley of Langley Ave. Any assistance will be much appreciated. This is going back some 50 years but if anyone can direct me to any of these people I shall be most grateful.
Warwick Robertson - 1 April 2006
You can email Warwick at wandl@classic.com.au

I was hoping you could help me. I am looking for an old high school buddy of mine. His name is Simon Steptoe and the last I heard he was a fireman in Hemel Hempstead. I have not seen him since he moved back to England in 1987. If you know him or of him, would you please pass along my email address so that he can contact me? I will be in England in several weeks and would love to see him.
Bryan Johnston - 30 March 2006
You can email Bryan at cmpj@optonline.net

Hello and Help. I represent the band K?ller Question who have a concert on the 6th April at 7pm at Hemel Hempstead Football Club Hall, in aid of the Hospice of St Francis Dig Deep Capital appeal. We are also trying to enter the Hemel Carnival in June to carry on our fund raising for the charity. Help, I need a lorry and a driver big enough for the band (17/6/06 9.30am to 1 pm) from Gadebridge park. I also need a generator I know nothing about them so not sure what size etc and we also need if anyone has them old vinyl promotional banners that we could possibly use again on the reverse to advertise band concert and carnival float and charity on. Thanks for reading if you can help email or phone Maria: 01442 232155.
Maria Russell - 29 March 2006
You can email Maria at samrussell17@hotmail.com

Found your site interesting. Made me wish I was back 'there'. I'm interested in hearing from friends/schoolmates; "the Greeners" [Duncan, Robert, Micheala], Chris Warrington, Jason Mc Conal. Anyone else 'out-there' remember me, feel free to drop me a note. I was an American who attended Gade Valley School, and lived in Piccott's End in the 1970's. I currently live in the US.
John La Russa - 24 March 2006
You can email John at johnlarussa@gmail.com

Hi, a girl called Nina Mahnken was looking for me in 2005 and i only just found this website. Her email adress does not work so i was hoping she might see this here! Thank you!
Janine Tamara Kessel - 22 March 2006
You can email Janine at jtkessel@yahoo.com

Further to the e mail from Eleanor Balston (nee Knight) I wish to state categorically that despite spending many happy evenings in HH I cannot recall ever seeing Peter and the Wolf with Eleanor, as she claims.
Richard Baker - 13 March 2006 (thread: Eleanor Balston nee Knight - 11 July 2000)
You can email Richard at richardgbaker@hotmail.com

Does anybody know where Queen Street was in about 1957 please? Also does anybody remember a Frederick James Corben who died in 1957 aged about 58. He worked as a General Labourer. Would love any of his family, friends to make contact please.
Madeleine Clarke (nee Corben) - 12 March 2006
You can email Madeleine at madeleineclarke@tiscali.co.uk

Does anyone know any history regarding the land that Viking house occupies? (Top of Swallowdale Lane). I think this may have been farm and woodland many years ago. I have checked old land deeds and some details on genelogogy but I cannot find the information I am seeking. Information of any kind would be much appreciated and would hopefully settle some speculation. Thank you.
Christine Neill - 10 March 2006
You can email Christine at xina_neill@btinternet.com

If any one reads this e-mail and can remember "Pixes Hill Camp School", please send contact address to the e-mail address enclosed. It will make my Uncle very happy indeed. He often talks about "Pixes Hill" with fond memories. Will Victor Wright at victor.wright@tesco.net please e-mail the email address enclosed about his time at Pixes Hill. Thank you.
Joan Lipman - 4 March 2006
You can email Joan at joanliptin@hotmail.com

I am trying to locate a David John Cresswell who lived/lives in Hemel Hempstead. He would be 50-something.
Dave - 3 March 2006
You can email Dave at dsilve258@hotmail.com

Highfield school reunion being organised by Tony (Julian) Canadas. Years from 1968 - 1979. Venue Wandsworth Palais - London SW18. Holds 1000 people. Date and time to be confirmed. Anyone who can help with tracing people (teachers included) please email asap. So come on all you ex Highfield pupils lets fill the venue and party!!!
Jackie - 2 March 2006
You can email Jackie at jackieb40@hotmail.com

I have been lucky enough over the last few years to become aquainted, with one of Hemel Hempstead's most colourful characters Gary Emmins. Known to most of you through his involvement with a variety of eighties bands who were on the pub circuit in your area at that time, and I believe he also had a bit of success with a record called 'Rebecca' too. Gary has been tucked away with his lovely family in the wilds of west Wales, teaching some of us how to make video's at Aberystwyth university. However, you lucky people have him back in your midst and by way of appreciation for the time he gave to us, I thought I'd try and give something back. Gary is still a dedicated musician, and I reckon that anyone out there who fancies a bit of a jamming session with their old mucker would be met with enthusiasm, in fact why doesn't somebody out there take up the initiative and invite him and his old band to do a bit of a benefit gig for the victims of the terrible explosion you had there last year, I know for a fact that Gary would be up for it.
Amanda Baker - 19 February 2006
You can email Amanda at ajb01@aber.ac.uk

Denise Gordon of Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, visited Whittier in southern California in the mid 60's. She and her friend stayed with Randy Cripe's cousin Frank (and his mum with all the poodles!) -- does anyone know an "e"ddress for her? From a very old friend -- Duane Wall -- living near Hearst Castle. Our website is http://WorldDance.biz
Duane Wall - 16 February 2006
You can email Duane at duanewall@sbcglobal.net

I lived in Hemel from Oct. 2003 to the end of Nov. 2004 and loved it. I am a US woman who married a man from Hemel. I lived in the Chaulden area on The Coltsfoot street. I thought it was a lovely place, I miss it very much. I am now in the Chicago area and I hope to get back this year or next for a visit. Does anyone know if a woman named Debbie still might be living on The Coltsfoot? She was a lovely neighbor to me and I don't know if she still lives there.
Annette - 8 February 2006
You can email Annette at asfabfour@hotmail.com

I am looking for an Andrew Harvey and I notice there is a teacher at a school in Hemel called the very same. The Andy HARVEY I am looking for is 49 and married and did not have any chiildren. He attended the same school as me in Ellesmere Port from about 1968 to 1973 and he was brougth up in Ellesmere Port along with his 2 brothers.If this teacher at the Hemel School ids the AH I am looking for I would be grateful if some one could let me know as I trying to organise a 50th party for his school friend Ian Glassbrook. Thank You.
Steve Turnbull - 25 January 2006
You can email Steve at Stephen.R.Turnbull@thepensionservice.gsi.gov.uk

What has happened to the copy of Rodin's Burger of Calais that stood on the moor outside the Kodak building? This was placed there when the site was developed by Kodak and my recollection is that it was a gift to the people of Hemel Hempstead in compensation for the loss of that part of the moor.
Chris Osborn-Jones - 13 January 2006
You can email Chris at cosbornjones@btopenworld.com

Hello.........A bit of a long shot I know......I am trying to trace old school friends from Hemel Grammar from 1967( yikes!). I was in 4th form when I was dragged of to Oz by my Dad....Now been back in London for 10 yrs......Joel Neal? John Gurney? Phil Crawshaw?...Is there anybody out there?
Nicky Binder - 13 January 2006
You can email Nicky at n.binder@richmond.gov.uk

Just wondering if anyone knows whatever happened to Sister Norbert? She used to work at St Cuthbert Mayne RC, but I remember hearing that she ended up in the Vatican in the late 80's (I moved to Canada in the early 80's).
Dominic Lee-Young - 6 January 2006
You can email Dominic at domly@shaw.ca

Please please print more pictures of Hemel. I have not been home for 10 years. I now live in Southern California. Looking at the pictures just made me cry!! Then again it's Christmas eve so memories are flooding back. I am now 39. Would love to see more shots. Thank you and Happy Christmas.
Amanda Rayne - 24 December 2005
Will try and get out and about with the camera soon - hemelweb. You can email Amanda at yoocheltree@sbcglobal.net

I would like to get in touch with an old school friend who attended a school in Hemel Hemstead from 1955? Her name at the time was Jennifer Ward and if I remember she lived at 418 Long Chaulden.
Robert Webb - 19 December 2005
You can email Robert at bobwebb7arg@e-wire.net.au

Hello to the Bennetts End FC: Best greetings to the boys from the youth team 1963/64 sends the team VfB 08 Luenen. You remember the time? Perhaps somebody gives a message.
Hans-Peter Bludau - 18 December 2005
You can email Hans-Peter at Starpheen@t-online.de

Hello I'm Claire Elliott, I used to be a hca on Churchill ward around the year 2001. I lived in Hemel Hempstead but have since returned back to South Shields. I would love to hear from any off the staff that worked with me as I lost contact with all of them. Thanxs xx
Claire Elliott - 14 December 2005
You can email Claire at elliottc225@aol.co.uk

It has been a very traumatic time for Hemel Hempstead over the last few weeks due to the Buncefield Oil fire, but the the people living here have shown themselves, through the media, as being part of a close knit community, stoic and brave. Thanks to our heroic firefighters, the dense black plume of smoke that hung over Hemel Hempstead and surrounding areas has gone, and we can all breath clean air again. Heart felt sympathies go out to all the people that were injured, and those that had properties and businesses damaged. We'd also like to thank everyone who sent us messages over the last year, and wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2006.
hemelweb - 24 December 2005

The great fire of Hemel 2005... that could be something talked about for years, but now the talk is about rebuilding. Should Buncefield be rebuilt? could the great fire happen again? why aren't these tanks underground or more to the point what else is in Hemel that no one knows about? I dont want Buncefield built again, not on my doorstep. maybe it could be built at sea on stilts. Why Hemel??
Colin Jones - 17 December 2005
You can email Colin at colin.jones10@btinternet.com

Anyone who knew me or my friend Anne Wingove please contact me and I will reply. Have 3 kids 2 aged 18 one aged 15. Also looking for Shan Lee... I used to go to Grovehill I know that its not called that now.
Priscilla (Shepherd, Winter) now Thomson - 17 December 2005
You can email Priscilla at cildon@westnet.com.au

I'm looking to get in touch with Roger Hands or any other local historians with regard to an article we're doing for the weekend's paper about the fire. Please drop me an email or call me on 02077825335. Many thanks
Steven Swinford - 13 December 2005
You can email Steven at steve.swinford@sunday-times.co.uk

We decided to set up a forum for anyone interested in the oil depot explosion www.buncefield.com. Many people are posting their pictures and comments.
Chris - 12 December 2005

I am looking for a way to contact Bernard Saltman of Hemel Hempstead. His wife, Lyn (Evelyn) passed away a couple of years ago. They had three sons, Russell, David and Jeremy Russell lives in the London area. David is believed to live in Kelowna B.C. Jeremy is believed to live in the Los Angeles Area. Bernard and Lyn were friends of ours while they lived in Ancaster, Ontario and we have lost track and wish to reaquaint ourselves. Thank you.
Marilyn Levy - 11 December 2005
You can email Marilyn at jlevy3@cogeco.ca

Free advice for small business's affected by the explosion at the oil storage depot. This information pertains to data recovery from computer systems damaged by explosion. Do not try to start up your computer. If the hard disk is damaged turning it on will damage it further. If your computer was active at the time of the blast the chances of part of the hard disk being damaged are high. If that is the case have the disk removed and sent to professional data recovery. If the pc was idle the head will be parked and the chances are the disk can be transferred to an other pc and safely started.
Bill Johnson - 11 December 2005
You can email Bill at veycheon@hptmail.com

Still searching for Nigel and Christine Newton brother and sister, used to live on a road called old Simon Dean, in Bovingdon,between the early 1960s up until late 1990s, then suddenly moved away, cousin from up north seeks vital info, if anybody remembers them or knows where they are now then please please let me know....thank you
John Newton - 2 December 2005 (thread: John Newton - 16 June 2005)
You can email John at kjohnnewton@yahoo.co.uk

It was called HEARSAY. The owner was a geezer named Tony. I do once remember that the shop underwent a re-fit, and it was announced that Linda Lewis would re-open it. On the day of the re-opening, quite a crowd had gathered, but Linda Lewis didn't show. Instead it was Tony in drag, made up as Linda Lewis, with a huge Afro wig. He cycled up to the shop and performed the opening ceremony. It was dissapointing but mildly funny.
Martin Hillier - 6 November 2005 (thread: Dave Beard - 28 October 2005)

Remember the Market Square record shop well, but not the name. Bought lots of LPs there is the 70s. Will try and see if there are still price labels on them that might have the name.
Frank Church - 4 November 2005 (thread: Dave Beard - 28 October 2005)
You can email Frank at frankchurch2001@hotmail.com

Hemel Record Store in the market square.....Was it Hearsay??!!!
Anne - 1 November 2005 (thread: Dave Beard - 28 October 2005)

Tried emailing Stephan Sanseverino about Corner Hall 1965-1969 but mails have been returned so if you see this Steve or anyone else interested in chatting over events at Corner Hall boys school in that period just drop me a line.
Bob - 29 October 2005 (thread: Stephan Sanseverino - 9 July 2005)
You can email Bob at bofraboys@hotmail.com

Can anyone remember the name of the record shop that used to be in Market Square off the Marlowes in Hemel Hempstead town centre? We used to buy all our vinyl records from there in the early eighties, but none of us can remember the name. Please let me know if you can remember it.
Dave Beard - 28 October 2005
You can email Dave at davebeard@lycos.co.uk

Hi Hemel, well I am pleased to find this site, great to hear all the stories about good times. I was at Bennetts End school late 60's then onto Dacorum college (remember the tech's disco I put on with Tom and Bruce) I used to bowl on a Saturday with Neil, where did he go? then later met up with Terry Bree, lost him totally? Any help??
Jim Lodge - 28 October 2005
You can email Jim at james@wowmugs.com

Re. Eamon Percival. I remember Eamon very well, he played in a band called Trigger and used to tussle my curly hair when I went to see them play. The lead singer was Del Stevens who was my step dad. My mum Margo was very fond of Eamon and sadly she decided to join both Eamon and Del in 2005. I hope very much that all the kind words and wonderful memories people have of Eamon have helped keep him very much alive in your hearts.
Maria - 14 October 2005 (thread: Ian Oliver - 30 May 2005)
You can email Maria at ria_q8@hotmail.com

Hi, I want to exchange my place in cornwall for one in HH and would like to know, no holds barred what it is actually like. Thanks
Gabs - 11 October 2005
You can email Gabs at honney_x_@hotmail.com

I'm looking for Stephen Wilson, he lived at 37, Great Whites Road, Bennetts End, Hemel Hempstead. He was born 24.10.1951. If anyone knows his whereabouts, please could you E-Mail me. Thank You.
Jones - 8 October 2005
You can email Jones at bongosj@hotmail.com

I'm Pete Bayliss [PJ] and went to Adeyfield School 1969 ~1974 and have always wanted to catch up with, or find out what happened to a few guys that seem to have gone off the radar. Where are Glenn Shore, Dave Corrie, Peter Barker ?? If you're out there, give us a mail. If any one else want's to say Hi.......don't be shy. May all your deitys walk with you.
Pete Bayliss - 20 September 2005
You can email Pete at dmonsbgone@yahoo.co.uk

Possibly moving to HH from Scotland can anyone tell me what it is really like, worth packing up and moving south or stay put, love to hear from any feedback, any fellow scots who have already done this.thanx.
Maria - 13 September 2005
You can email Maria at marie@mrush.wanadoo.co.uk

Hi does anyone remember me Judy Harmer, or the Harmer family, lived in Hemel until 1980 in Bennetts End. I went to Longdean secondary school. Moved to Yorkshire 23 years ago and would love to hear from anyone who remembers me or my family.
Judy Copping - 13 September 2005
You can email Judy at judycopping@yahoo.co.uk

Not sure if anyone would remember me - I am Neil Chandarana who originally comes from Hemel Hempstead and grew up in this great town and do miss very much. I went to brockswood JMI school when I was a nipper and then later between the years of 1986 through to 1992 I went Astely Cooper School - I used to hang out with Anthony and Daniel Hyde and Aftab Khan - not sure if these guys remember me but if anyone knows please reply - I have been living in Sydney, Australia for last 9 nine years now and I am going to be in town in the next 30 days so would love to see some old faces.
Neil Chandarana - 31 August 2005
You can email Neil at nchandarana@rinker.com.au

I am looking for a single room in Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted or its surroundings. I am a non smoker.
Jaroslav Hruska - 25 July 2005
You can email Jaroslav at jarohruska@yahoo.de

I am looking for an old friend of my mothers her name was Denise Robinson. Her married name was Walsh and she resided in Montreal Quebec before her death in 1999. Her friends name was Brian. we can't remember his last name and have lost his email address. If you are the Brian who gave denise a silver compact please contact me, we would like to return it to you and re connect.
Peter Conn - 14 July 2005
You can email Peter at pconn@eastlink.ca

I'm looking for anyone who might know my sister. Last I knew she was living in Hemel Hempstead. Her name is/was Cora Ann Watson. She has 2 children Caroline Rose and Simon James. Please e-mail me if you know or have any information on her whereabouts. Thank you.
Lisa Carducci - 11 July 2005
You can email Lisa at cardlk@integris-health.com

Hi my name is Stephan Sanseverino. Like to exchange some great memories with anyone who used to go to Prison on the hill, Hemel Hempstead boys secondary modern in the mid-late 60's. Do you remember some of the teachers? Headmaster Mr "Bombhead" Church. Deputy head Spike Jones, woodwork teachers Mr Mighty Morgan and Mr Caulder, Geography teacher Mr Skirton, science teacher Mr Gabby Hayes, Drama Mr Adland, Art Mush Brown, Maths Billy Beaver, R.E. Beaky.Gym Mr Branch(Twiggy). Used to go to school with Mick Dolling, Peter Lee (Parla), Wayne Gallager (Bangers), Timothy Lea-hee, Kelvin (Killer), Bailey, Ian Wade, Nicholas Tapsel, Mick Seby, Kieth Young, Eddy Newton, John Sergent, Colin Lachashire, Roy Lanchashire. I lived in the prefabs in Crabbtree Lane in the early 60's Seaton Road in the mid-late 60's. Send me an e-mail.
Stephan Sanseverino - 9 July 2005
You can email Stephan at stevegroome@tesco.net

I had the same questions as those asked in John Davey's email. I wondered - from Rossgate JMI between 1967-1973 - Terry Jefferies, Keith Gower and Tracy Conn are these days.
Matthew Sheehan Salt Lake City. Utah. USA. - 24 June 2005 (thread: John Davey - 19 August 2002)
You can email Matthew at mattbsheehan@hotmail.com

Still seeking brother and sister Nigel and Christine Newton, fathers name jack, mothers name ada, lived on Old Simon Dean in Bovingdon, for about 40 years, strange how nobody remembers them, cousin from stockport in cheshire seeks vital info?
John Newton - 16 June 2005
You can email John at john@newton6.wanadoo.co.uk

Ian at Greygoose. Thank you for your message in respect of Eamonn's demise RIP. We have not been able to contact you via your E-mail address and would like to thank you for your kind thoughts as expressed herein. Eamonn will be 4 years dead on 30 June. Please confirm your E-Mail address.
Eamonn's Mum and Dad - 13 June 2005
You can email Eamonn's Mum and Dad at John@dolphin37.freeserve.co.uk

Re. Eamonn Percival. The guy helped me a lot in the short time I had the honour of knowing him (around 5 years). Though these words are a touch late, I just wanted to express a few thoughts and to say that; where ever you are I hope you've found somewhere to buy a good pint, the time to spend with friends and a guitar to play. May your spirit always live on my friend.
Ian Oliver - 30 May 2005
You can email Ian at greygoose1100-other@yahoo.co.uk

Hi I am trying to locate Kathy who's email was Kitkate@intergate.bc.ca Email was undeliverable. Kathy was a friend of Adelina Porretta as was I they met at Apsley Grammar I believe. Kathy spent a lot of time working at Churchill Pool, that's how I found her email. It referred to hemelweb. I am also trying to locate any of my former classmates.
Gillian Goodgame - 22 May 2005
You can email Gillian at englshrose51@aol.com

Hello Members, please can anyone tell me if there are any spiritualist church's in Hemel?
Dave - 17 May 2005
You can email Dave at Taosing20000@yahoo.co.uk

Postmodern music is a Hemel based company dedicated to putting on the best local music. the Hemel site is based on Rock and underground dance music. Jellyfish concentrates on local Rock bands who have the talent and desire to perform in front of a mature crowd. For all of those intersted in seeing the best live bands in Hertfordshire, check out up and coming bands such as The Raid, aboycalledhero, and Zoot Suit. The other section of the website Nocturnal focuses on dance music. This is not the commercial rubbish you hear everyday but underground genres such as Drum n Bass,Trance and Funky House.
James - 10 May 2005
You can email James at info@postmodernmusic.co.uk

I lived in Hemel Hemstead with my aunt & uncle whose name was mr & mrs Dennis,this was about 1939. I dont remember the name of the place as I was quite young.They both worked for a well known authoress.Can anybody give me any information?
Betty Redwin - 8 May 2005
You can email Betty at redwinbettyj@aol.com

I'm searching for lost friends from the early 60s. They are Marcus and Joyce Dowding who had a son, Christopher and a daughter, Phillipa. We had Christmas 1963 with relatives of theirs who lived in Hemel Hempstead. If you know, or know of them, please give them my email address.
George Gerhardt, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. - 8 May 2005
You can email George at gwg@shaw.ca

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