Does anyone know of the Sparkes family and where they are now?

Hiya

I dunno about now, but I do remember them as a very young child. I was a flower girl one year for the May Queen:headbang: LOL

Been nice to hear what happened to them though.

*Smiles*

Angi

It's a pretty unusual name. I know a Sparkes family.

Wasn't he the vicar at Christchurch?

I used to go to CCP. and was at college with the younger daughter, Aileen, in fact it will be the youngest son, sim's birthday on the 25th April, (IIRC)

there was elizabeth, and another son who's name i can't remember. (was it Nick?)

The mother, Sheila wrote a book with some very funny anecdotes called "The Sparkes Fly Upwards" about the antics, and hilarious things the kids said and did. Sheila passed away about fifteen -odd years ago, now, (probably nearer 20 yrs! gosh how time flies!!!) she was a lovely lady, as is Don, who was the vicar.

I remember their little terrier dog, Zebedee. he was lovely.

Don retired some years ago, (about fifteen or so) he remarried a really nice lady, after sheila's passing, and retired to a quiet derbyshire town, if i remember rightly.

He was one of the ministers in sheffield responsible for an upsurge in interest in the Charismatic revival. setting up the South Yorkshire Charismatic Renewal, in 1985/6 john Wimber came to the cathedral, for a "signs And Wonders" conference on "gifts of the Spirit."

i worked with a lady (student) at pitsmoor c.a.b. spital hill around 1990 her husband was a trainee teacher named sparkes,took them rock climbing a few times..

there was elizabeth, and another son who's name i can't remember. (was it Nick?)


Thanks plain talker,the eldest sons name was Jeremy.

bingo!!!!! thank you carsupplier!

jezz! his name was jezz! :clap: (I knew it was a biblical name! :lol: )

I knew Sim and Aileen best of all the offspring, as I was the same age as Sim (well i'm 20 days older than he) and was at college with Aileen.

I know a lady who is married to one of the sons, but not sure which one. When I see her next, I will mention that someone is interested in how they are doing now and see if she can log onto this thread to let you know carsupplier.

I know a lady who is married to one of the sons, but not sure which one. When I see her next, I will mention that someone is interested in how they are doing now and see if she can log onto this thread to let you know carsupplier.

Thanks Footiefreak, much appreciated!!

Does anyone know of the Sparkes family and where they are now?

Spoke to Sim's wife on Saturday, and they are intrigued to know why you are interested?

Spoke to Sim's wife on Saturday, and they are intrigued to know why you are interested?

Thanks alirosdan,
I have sent you a p.m

Did you find the Sparkes family? Rev Don and and his wife Iris live in Buxton. Mag