The Wakeham Family

Much loved by many of us.

Mum Rose with a wonderful sense of humour, Bill the quiet one in a house full off women.

June, the eldest who had beautiful long hair often worn in a plait.

Joan, younger than me but one of my closest friends and so much taller than me. I was so jealous.

Cindy, I did not know so well or the baby Lesley but all very pretty girls.

Here are some photos sent to me by Joan

Pat Laughton, Carol Richards and Joan.

Yes, we really did have tin baths ………… for the garden! In front with Joan is her cousin Elaine

and a little Wakeham in the middle I assume. Always remember the lovely roses in their garden.

Joan receiving a prize from the Carnival queen.

June and Joan, with ringlets, Margaret Mason on the right and Peter Plumridge at the back on the left.

Guess the pantomime? June with the pigtails, can you recognise anyone else?

Joan is recognisable, she is the tallest and the little one first left was called Cousens I think. Help me out with these please.

Do you remember Tony White and his wife who owned the shop at the top of the hill, on the main road. Aptly called WHITES I think.

I was asked to do the Christmas Draw one year but after pulling out several tickets with the name “Boyce” on them, I was relieved of my duties.

 

 

Here is a photo of the Dads at an STC do. See below for a closer look.

I RECOGNISE LOADS OF FACES BUT CAN ONLY REMEMBER A FEW NAMES.

THANKS TO JOAN FORALL THE ABOVE.

JJ

Email from Doreen Powell

Hi

I just wanted to say thank you for the Summervale reunion. My mum and I had a great day. It was lovely to see so many old friends there, and how great to talk about all the old times.

Heres to the next one!!!

I was sorry my brother Alan was unable to come though.

I have just enjoyed looking on the Blog and seeing some of the old photos.I couldn't see many of the Powell family so I have attached some old photos of mum,dad, Alan and myself.

Many thanks.

Kind Regards

Doreen ( Powell - no. 36 )

 

 

 

Doreen tells me they moved into Summervale in 1949 and that Alan is the same age as me but I don’t remember him. Strange that.

Anyway, Doreen has started the ball rolling – who is next?

Thanks Doreen for helping to keep the blog alive

JJ

New Photos

The first from Wenda Richards, a COLOURED photo no less! Think that’s a first on here from our childhood.

Back row: Valerie Jolly. Wenda and Angela Humphries

Front row: Margaret Driver,Philip Richards and Carol.

The second is from Graham Whiting of himself, dressed as a blackbird and his sister Carol dressed as a shepherdess. I remember being dressed like that and the crook being covered in crepe paper.

Memories.

The Poster I prepared for the Reunion

 

MORE REUNION PHOTOS

David Westmacott and Beryl.

Brenda Simpson on the left chatting to June Wakeham and Peter, her husband.

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Joan Wakeham in the light suit and Wenda Richards with Back to camera (?)

The Master of Ceremonies.

Tony

My Brother Tony who died in February 2011

Seen here on a farm near Chard before moving to Summervale.

From left to Right - 

Fred Wren. Tony, My Uncle Steve and my Mum.

Hello all Summervalians

Well what a marvellous, memorable day it turned out to be!  I shall treasure it always. Nearly 80 of us present, a lovely atmosphere, lots of squeals of delight and amazement, and plenty of reminiscing!I don't think we could have beaten it for quality.  So well done everyone!
My heartfelt thanks to you all for making the effort to come and support this special day.
Since arriving home in Suffolk I have had 12 e-mails and 5 phone calls from you, all praising the day and telling me how much you enjoyed it.  It was very heartwarming  and encouraging to read and hear your comments, so thank you all.
I was very sad, and I know you were too, that Jean was unable to be with us on the great day.  She had put a lot of time and effort into promoting the reunion and was looking forward to it immensely.  Then not to be able to come must have been heartbreaking for her.  Thanks anyway, Jean, for tremendous efforts on our behalf.  Perhaps you will be able to make the next one, whenever that is!
Special thanks to Maggie Smith (Mike's wife), Beryl Westmacott (David's wife) and to Glenys (my wife) for all the hard background work they put in for us on the day.  Well done girls!
Keep sending in your photos, reminiscences and comments on the reunion to Jean.   She is looking forward to hearing from you all.
Best Wishes
Peter Westmacott (the boy from no.10)
P.S.   This is not the "official history" of the reunion that Mike Smith has directed me to produce.   That will come soon when I have had time to recover!