Barney_Bear Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I was in Todwick from 1972-73 with my sister our mother was in hospital at the time. the staff i remember most then were Colin and Harry Bower, Rhona and Ivor Bell, Miss "Polly" Parrot (what an ogre) there was a chap in charge looked a bit like David Bellamy and a young guy who was an ex copper. I was on top floor and my sister was on wing. The kids i can remember at that time were Antony McDevitt, Cherie And Beverly Berzins, Bonnie Mangam, Michael Smythe and his sister, Philip Memot there were a lot more but these people left their mark most on my memory. Mr Tankard Was an amazing teacher who was instumental in getting me into an outside school (Beaver Hill Wahaaay). I can remember the winter nights playng fox & hares hiding in the japanese gardens the holidays were brilliant camping in the lakes or north wales Clanberis being one of the most memorable (does anybody remember the huge stores at todwick?). Todwick Grange was a huge adventure for me and contributed greatly to the person i am today. So I would just like to say to ALL from Todwick who May remember Nigel and Wendy Hillson THANK YOU FOR ONE OF THE GREATEST EXPERIENCES OF MY LIFE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney_Bear Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hi Christine I was on top floor and my sister Wendy was on wing we were at Todwick a bit shy of two years from 71 or 72 not really sure until about late 73 early 74 i was the one who used to hide in trees when I couldnt get my own way Hehe (nothing changes). Antony was living somewhere around Shirecliffe in the early 80's i had just come out of the army and was working as a plumber on the YWA when i last saw him he seemed to be doing well and was fairly happy but he wasnt very talkative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemima Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Dont know if any of you remember a small lad called "Sham" or Shane was his real name I think, he would have been there in the early 80's. He was very small for his age and I know he was at Todwick for some time but kept running away. On one escape he walked all the way to Hackenthorpe in bare feet as the staff confiscated his shoes? He was a friend of my then boyfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatgenetics Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Nigel did you wear glasses? I think I remember you! I also remember the clothing stores down in the cellars. Mary was in charge of that and she also did some of the surgery sessions. "Chap in charge" was Ken Hodgson and yes he did look like David Bellamy! Teacher Roy Brewer was a very nice chap. Drove a Citroen Dyane I think. Will you join us on our TG Group on Facebook? I can send you a link or you can type in Todwick Grange Children's Home on Facebook's search box. Cheers, Christine. I was in Todwick from 1972-73 with my sister our mother was in hospital at the time. the staff i remember most then were Colin and Harry Bower, Rhona and Ivor Bell, Miss "Polly" Parrot (what an ogre) there was a chap in charge looked a bit like David Bellamy and a young guy who was an ex copper. I was on top floor and my sister was on wing. The kids i can remember at that time were Antony McDevitt, Cherie And Beverly Berzins, Bonnie Mangam, Michael Smythe and his sister, Philip Memot there were a lot more but these people left their mark most on my memory. Mr Tankard Was an amazing teacher who was instumental in getting me into an outside school (Beaver Hill Wahaaay). I can remember the winter nights playng fox & hares hiding in the japanese gardens the holidays were brilliant camping in the lakes or north wales Clanberis being one of the most memorable (does anybody remember the huge stores at todwick?). Todwick Grange was a huge adventure for me and contributed greatly to the person i am today. So I would just like to say to ALL from Todwick who May remember Nigel and Wendy Hillson THANK YOU FOR ONE OF THE GREATEST EXPERIENCES OF MY LIFE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney_Bear Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 yes i wore glasses still do but not the round tortoise shell ones lmao. wasnt Mary the bonny faced lady who left to get married? you seem to be the only one who remembers Rhona and her Husband Ivor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellis Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 yes i wore glasses still do but not the round tortoise shell ones lmao. wasnt Mary the bonny faced lady who left to get married? you seem to be the only one who remembers Rhona and her Husband Ivor. oh i remember ivor he had a very bad temper and could shout a lot but strangely he was nice when he wanted to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatgenetics Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Yes that sounds like Mary but I can't remember why she left. If you join us on Facebook there are several others who will remember Ivor & Rhona. Rhona was Top Floor group leader when I started there. Cheers, Christine. yes i wore glasses still do but not the round tortoise shell ones lmao. wasnt Mary the bonny faced lady who left to get married? you seem to be the only one who remembers Rhona and her Husband Ivor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellis Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 I was in Todwick from 1972-73 with my sister our mother was in hospital at the time. the staff i remember most then were Colin and Harry Bower, Rhona and Ivor Bell, Miss "Polly" Parrot (what an ogre) there was a chap in charge looked a bit like David Bellamy and a young guy who was an ex copper. I was on top floor and my sister was on wing. The kids i can remember at that time were Antony McDevitt, Cherie And Beverly Berzins, Bonnie Mangam, Michael Smythe and his sister, Philip Memot there were a lot more but these people left their mark most on my memory. Mr Tankard Was an amazing teacher who was instumental in getting me into an outside school (Beaver Hill Wahaaay). I can remember the winter nights playng fox & hares hiding in the japanese gardens the holidays were brilliant camping in the lakes or north wales Clanberis being one of the most memorable (does anybody remember the huge stores at todwick?). Todwick Grange was a huge adventure for me and contributed greatly to the person i am today. So I would just like to say to ALL from Todwick who May remember Nigel and Wendy Hillson THANK YOU FOR ONE OF THE GREATEST EXPERIENCES OF MY LIFE. think i remember you nigel mr tankard was a top guy everytime one of us had a birthday he took us to the record shop in dinnington to buy us a single id like to think i got my varied taste in music from him i remember it took me ages to get a snake belt from christine from the clothing store and im sure i had my platform shoes took off me at some point:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatgenetics Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Snake belt?!!! And who took your platform shoes from you? Probably saved you from a broken neck. LOL! Christine. think i remember you nigel mr tankard was a top guy everytime one of us had a birthday he took us to the record shop in dinnington to buy us a single id like to think i got my varied taste in music from him i remember it took me ages to get a snake belt from christine from the clothing store and im sure i had my platform shoes took off me at some point:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellis Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Snake belt?!!! And who took your platform shoes from you? Probably saved you from a broken neck. LOL! Christine. snake belts where quite a big thing in the 70s you know as for who took my platform shoes off me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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