Thornseat Lodge, Bradfield - Know anything about it?

[lindylou53]

Agreed. Also think these ex schoolmates should be proud of all their achievements. They seemed to have underplayed their roles in society and have proved that good things can come out of bad. They all had a sad start to life so three cheers to all of you and well done!

[mgs58]

Swings ans Roundabouts indeed Mate I went into Nursing and spent over 30 years working on L/D, Psychiatric and Forensic Hospitals ,enjoyed every second, Retired in 2013 and now work 2 days a week in a low secure unit. I married and have 4 wonderful kids and 1 Grandson. I occasionally wonder what happened to the people I went to school with.

 

Sounds like you've made the most of your life mate. A career you really enjoyed and a happy family life, what more can you ask for? I also have kids (a son, a stepson ) and a few grandkids. Unfortunately, I don't see much of them these days. Something I'm hoping to address in the coming year. Yeh, like you I often wonder how things turned out for some of the kids I was in care with / went to school with. Thanks to forums like this we now know the fate of at least two of our number.

[trevthetyke]

Haven't been on for a few days and blimey, I'm glad I came in again. Great to hear the stories about the different people involved with Thornseats and Bradfield. I hope you are as proud as you deserve to be with what you've achieved. I spoke with Ruth who was the cook and she certainly remembered you Martin and she was upset to hear about Stephen Butler. I know she still sees some of the old kids around Sheffield, I must try and get their names. Keep posting please, I find it all so interesting.

[Ub40]

I remember thornseat lodge back in 70s I was put in there.my parents had house fire 1976. Me & my sister had no where else to go.when the big van/ bus took us up there were roses beautiful flowers all the way up.some good memories and some not saw good

[only_me]

Haven't been on for a few days and blimey, I'm glad I came in again. Great to hear the stories about the different people involved with Thornseats and Bradfield. I hope you are as proud as you deserve to be with what you've achieved. I spoke with Ruth who was the cook and she certainly remembered you Martin and she was upset to hear about Stephen Butler. I know she still sees some of the old kids around Sheffield, I must try and get their names. Keep posting please, I find it all so interesting.

 

I wonder if anyone remembers one of the staff, a nice lady called Norma? I think she was from Barnsley and also possibly worked as a nurse. I was in TL 1977.

[mgs58]

Haven't been on for a few days and blimey, I'm glad I came in again. Great to hear the stories about the different people involved with Thornseats and Bradfield. I hope you are as proud as you deserve to be with what you've achieved. I spoke with Ruth who was the cook and she certainly remembered you Martin and she was upset to hear about Stephen Butler. I know she still sees some of the old kids around Sheffield, I must try and get their names. Keep posting please, I find it all so interesting.

 

Good to hear from you Trevor. I wondered where you'd gone. Please say hi to Ruth when you next see her and ask if she remembers Betty Dawson, a local volunteer who often helped in the kitchen and like Ruth cooked some cracking meals?

[scrapper]

yes i remember norma great lady, she was from barnsley and a x nurse/i was there in 1980 ,it was called intermediate treatment centre,you went there for 90 days monday to friday ,you went there when you were either a rogue at school or wouldnt go to school, i did things when i was at thornseat that i wouldnt have done if i had not gone there ,hiking ,campin,rock climbing,pot holein, shearing sheep,and many other things.good times.

[only_me]

yes i remember norma great lady, she was from barnsley and a x nurse/i was there in 1980 ,it was called intermediate treatment centre,you went there for 90 days monday to friday ,you went there when you were either a rogue at school or wouldnt go to school, i did things when i was at thornseat that i wouldnt have done if i had not gone there ,hiking ,campin,rock climbing,pot holein, shearing sheep,and many other things.good times.

 

Thanks for reply scrapper. It was an intermediate treatment centre when I was there, i think it was a new idea at the time. We had an American teacher, I think his name was Keith? I had some great times at Thornseat. Our group of around 9 would also go back every second weekend after leaving.

[scrapper]

did the teacher have a beard,i also remember burt the handyman,john vickory,ruth in the kitchens,lindsey,its 36yrs since i was there so memory not very good.

[Ub40]

I wonder if anyone remembers one of the staff, a nice lady called Norma? I think she was from Barnsley and also possibly worked as a nurse. I was in TL 1977.

 

I don't remember any of the staff there. Ps it was a traumatic time for my sister & I