Dave59

Hi All Did you stop and assist an elderly gentleman taken ill at the roadside today? (23/11/2023 on Crowder Road) If so, the coat you used to keep him warm was left behind when the ambulance transported him. I have it in safekeeping, if it is yours, pm me with a description and we can arrange for a safe return. Regards Dave 59

Hi Spike Sorry to hear about your incident, have you asked the Local Police Team to check the Mocam footage? It’s located on a lamppost outside the chemist (junction of Southey Green Road and Southey Hill) Regards Dave59

Hi steven85. My father worked at Joseph Elliott for many years and I should be able to put a few names to faces for you. With regards. Dave59

Hi all. Would anyone with a 4x4 and the confidence to use it, feel up to earning a bit of cash? I have a friend stuck at deepcar who needs a spot of rescuing. If you are up for it then give me a pm in the next 30mins please. Dave 59 UPDATE Help no longer needed, thanks dudes. Dave 59

Hi all. Regarding Percy Sillito. He was the Chief Constable brought in to replace the previous Chief Lt Col John Hall Dalwood. Sillito ended up taking all the credit for Hall Dalwoods work. The most notable Sillito myth was that he formed the Flying Squad, this had in fact been operating for exactly one year to the day when he took office. Hall Dalwood was unpopular with the Police Authority hence this situatiion arising in the first place. Regards Dave 59

Hello MissMadey I have a vague memory of a bike shop in one of the now derelict shops on Gibraltar Street opposite the Shakespeare Pub. It must have been one of the few shops I never set foot in. Would this sound about right for your Dad's old shop? The Star and Telegraph have a good database of City Centre Photo's, also with it being a bike shop it may be worth asking around some of the older local bikers. We love to take photo's of us sat on other people's bikes! I hope you have success in your search. Regards David D

Hi Diezeltruck I have messaged you on this topic. Regards DD

Hi All I have been following your conversations with interest. My dad, Harry Drabble, was a hand forger of Butcher's knives working at Joseph Elliots on Sylvester Street. Many of the names you mentioned were familiar from conversations with him. Regards DD

Hello Hales I am writing to say how dissapointed I am with your mum in laws treatment. I have met Gwen on many occasions both during bus travel and on the street. You could not have come across a brighter, happier Christian who had the wonderful gift of being able to talk to so many people about the Lord Jesus. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With regards DD

Hi. First job was at Jonas and Colver, Attercliffe in June 1977. I spent hours grinding billet samples to check for inclusions. DD

Eastbank and Trautmann It ceases to be fun when windows are broken, yes it has happened in the past. Then there is the matter of entering property without permission. I agree, it was a long time ago but I did throw snowballs, at friends who were joining in, at trees, pillar boxes etc, not at windows. Thankyou for your contributions Dave59

Hi All Does anyone have any idea why some charming little children turn into irritating brats as soon as a few flakes of snow fall? Trespassing on your prperty to scrape snow from your car to throw at your window. Tipping the bin on its side to try and use as a sledge. I expect all statements to be research based with annotations according to the Harvard system! Dave59

Hi forestree The Dept of Restorative Dentistry is on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the CCDH. I know, I used to work there! Dont worry, they know what they are doing. Best wishes DD

Hi Jennym Regarding the issue of Hurricane lamps. My advice would always be to go for Feurhand lamps. They are the real deal, top quality german made lamps. They are available easily on the internet, true enough they will cost a little more but you will notice the difference immediately. With regards DD

Hi Spiers If the tape is the same size as my Sony Digital * then I can transfer it for you. PM me with further details if you would like. Regards DD