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| Mark
Alton |
| Leaving
Date: |
1980 |
| Email: |
altonmark@aol.com |
| Location: |
Wilmslow,
Cheshire |
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Message: |
Attended KNBS
1975 - 1980.
Working now in global risk insurance underwriting.
Discovered site via my nephew (Matthew Alton) who is
now a present-day pupil at KNBS.
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| Chris
Clarke |
| Leaving
Date: |
1980 |
| Email: |
cclarke@thorns-s.dudley.gov.uk |
| Location: |
Dudley |
|
Message: |
I attended
KNBS from 1973-1980 and I would love to hear from any
past students who remember me ! I spent my early years
with tutors Mr Chapman (Maths), followed by Mr Coleman
(Art) and later Mr Mobley (Biology). A lot of my time
out side of school was taken up with productions,and I
was in many over that period, mainly organised by Dave
Hill and Norman Lee. These included "King
Arthur" (written by Killer Kev Jones) and Kes, a
joint production with KNGS. Dave Hill was a real
inspiration and if anyone knows where I can contact
him, I would be really grateful-especially since I am
a Head of Drama in a school in Dudley. Teachers I
remember are Mr Burgess, Mr Hurt-who someone got me
through O Level Maths, Mr Burrows and his theatre
trips, Mr Poole who used to distribute the new
exercise books !, Mr Faulkner and Mr Bailey
(Geography)-the latter parting my hair with a board
rubber in one lesson, Mr Rowe (Woodwork) who was First
Aid too I think-he was always dishing out
paracetamols as I recall. The list is endless ! I hope
someone out there remembers me-the fat one with
glasses !
Cheers
Chris Clarke
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| David
Galloway |
| Leaving
Date: |
1980 |
| Email: |
dgalloway@bluehorizons.freeserve.co.uk |
| Location: |
UK |
|
Message: |
I
was at the school from 1973 to 1980, and I'm still
involved, helping out Ian Nelson with the Duke of
Edinburgh expeditions. I still see a few of my old
school mates on a regular basis: Clive Dean, Steve
Hinks, Martin Brown, John Prendergast, Jez Moorcroft.
And then there's that man who keeps appearing on the
TV and Radio... Adrian Goldberg. Was it really 20
years ago that I left?
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| Peter
Watkins |
| Leaving
Date: |
1980 |
| Email: |
peterjw1@aol.com |
| Location: |
London |
|
Message: |
Left Kings Norton in
1980 / 81??? Memory hazy! Strong memories of English
lessons with Ms Wheelan (where is she now??) - art
lessons with Jerry Coleman (did he have 15 children or
something!!??) - and of course 6th form English
lessons with Dave Hill/Norman Lee - where are they
now? Also the ridiculous system for choosing A levels
- (sorry but it was!! ) - hope this has now been
scrapped!! Had a good time on the whole at KH, but
must admit on reflection there was alot that could
have been far better and the Headmaster's particular
style of "leadership" left a lot to be
desired!
Studied Eng Lit at Hull University and had a fantastic
time there - got involved in left wing politics and -
how shall we say - action!! (it was the Thatcher years
and the time of the Miners Strike!! ) and started
working in the area of homelessness - advising those
in housing need about options and working on their
behalf. Wrote several articles for local newspapers,
formed various bands, appeared in semi professional
operas (!!) and then moved to London where I
continued working in the same area, advocating for
those with particular housing need.
Now working for the largest housing association in
England housing people with special needs - we provide
constant cover and social support to people with drug
and alcohol problems, women fleeing violence, those
with mental health problems etc etc . The aim is to
get them living independently in the community and
give them the life skills to do so. I am Head of
Training and Development for the nigh on 3, 500 staff
we employ, so there is alot to do!! Very challenging
and enjoy this - plus alot of travelling all over the
UK.
I have just completed a masters degree in Social
Science and spend the rest of my time living with my
partner in Stoke Newington and enjoying what London
has to offer!
Would be great to hear from anyone - especially those
in Kevin Jones' "King Arthur" production.
What innocent days they were !
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| Adam
Blizzard |
| Leaving
Date: |
1981 |
| Email: |
adamblizzard@hotmail.com |
| Location: |
Rednal |
|
Message: |
Just
discovered KNBS via my brother Lee, I attended from 76
to 81 ish ,if anybody remembers me it wasn't on a
regular basis, I can recall many days spent wandering
around the Bull Ring alone, or with the likes of
Stephen Eaton better known as tank Chris Ames, Lee
Jones etc, on one occasion we went to the Odeon New
Street and saw Rising Damp the movie, better than
school I suppose.
Many good years partially spent at KNBS, i was the fat
kid who lived in a pub . Other chums i remember are
the Bosworth twins [who never shared there sweets but
i could allways wangle one from martin] good old noddy,
Pat Hannah, Mark Davies Anderton, Ian Kemp, Steve
Baker who i tormented to death [sorry],there was one
smashing lad i cant remember his name he would allways
dye his hair and style it like Phill Oakley. Teachers:
Wright, Mobley, Chapman, Hill, Faulkner, Roe, and of
course Mr Hunt who for his pleasure would pick you up
by your sideburns.
Anyone remember singing hersham boys in the back of
the School transit and rocking it so violantly
through the cattle grids of Wales that we removed all
the paint from its sides and Mr Faulkener threatening
to confiscate our cider, those were the days called
geology trips fantastic. I often drive past and look
at Brendas old shop [now a house] and long for a 7p of
bread and a packet of snaps,thats why i'm still fat,
been a mechanic forever and in my 21st year as a
mobile DJ with a few good contracts under my belt, on
the whole fantastic years.
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| Adrian
Brown |
| Leaving
Date: |
1981 |
| Email: |
adeheathen@aol.com |
| Location: |
UK |
|
Message: |
I
was at KN from 1974 to 1981 and some of us are
thinking of getting a reunion together next year.
For those of you who may wish to avoid /join us:
beside myself, there's Nigel Comer, John Bishop, Phil
Johnston and Richard Seal.
Plus a few folks who are not so e-literate.
Whenever me and Andy Collins get together (oops sorry,
forgot it was a GRAMMAR school) we often compete to
remember the most obscure pupil.
Was it you ? Actually it was probably me.
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| Ian
Hudson |
| Leaving
Date: |
1981 |
| Email: |
ian.hudson@ntlworld.com |
| Location: |
Leicester |
|
Message: |
Old
Nortonian from 1974-1981. Other reprobates around were
Phil Johnston, Nigel Comer, Ada Brown, Richard Seal,
Tim Solari, Guy Jones, Alan Smith (of Arsenal and
England fame), Lee Pointon,Dave Lewis,Rob Farr, Pete
Fischer,
John Bishop and many others. I'm now a Consultant
Cardiologist in Leicester and have loads of memories
of KNBS. Trips down to and links with KNGS were
established largely by our crowd and were very
profitable! Fond memories of
trips to the Isle of Man with Steve Mobley, and
bringing back a dead seal for dissection really caused
a stir or stink or both... Oh and listening to old
Fred Vane reading Biology textbooks to us. The famous
quote of the late Mr. Jack (Latin and Greek): Linesth
or Clippth boy? Lines meant 2000 huge paragraphs. It
was the great Howard Stockley who gave me the web
address.
Anyone out there need a quick ECG?
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| John
Bishop |
| Leaving
Date: |
1981 |
| Email: |
j.w.bishop@computer.org |
| Location: |
UK |
|
Message: |
I
shall add my name to the growing list of the class of
'81! For those who can't bring me to mind then think
"gringo" (how I hated that!). Anyone out
there for a reunion in 2001? TTFN (PS I'm not leggy or
blonde I'm afraid!).
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| Peter
Fischer |
| Leaving
Date: |
1981 |
| Email: |
petefischer@lineone.net |
| Location: |
Crewe, Cheshire. |
|
Message: |
I
started when KNBS retained its Grammar School status
(1974) and left in 1981. My best memory (so my wife
tells me) is going to the Girl's school at lunchtime
when we were in the sixth form so we could mix with
our sister school (and more importantly eye up the
girls!). I met Ruth Ballard there, who in 1983 became
Mrs Fischer. We have been married 17 years and now
have 4 children (aged 14, 12, 10 and 5). I look
forward to some sort of reunion if any of my old chums
get to read this (Phil Johnston - my brother in law!,
Adrian Brown, John Bishop, Richard Seal, Ian Hudson,
Roger Lawson, Roger Haines and anyone else of course)
Regards, Pete Fischer
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| Richard
Seal |
| Leaving
Date: |
1981 |
| Email: |
rjseal@globalnet.co.uk |
| Location: |
UK |
|
Message: |
I
attended KNBS at the same time as Adrian Brown (see
earlier post) and I have very fond memories of the
staff and pupils of that time. Adrian, Phil and Myself
were some of the first to establish 'social
intercourse' with the girls school during balmy summer
lunchtimes in their common room.
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| Rob
Farr |
| Leaving
Date: |
1981 |
| Email: |
rfarr@nalco.com |
| Location: |
Cheshire |
|
Message: |
I went to
KNBS from September 1973 to Jul 1981 (stayed on extra
year in 6th form for A level retakes)
A good site!
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| Phil
Thomas |
| Leaving
Date: |
1981 |
| Email: |
phil_thomas38@yahoo.co.uk |
| Location: |
Ireland |
|
Message: |
I attended
KNBS the first year intake that it was no longer
Grammar school, lots of good memories especially the
tuck shop and playing soccer on the fields at
breaktimes.
The teachers i remember were Mr Jack
still have memories of the sore ears clips Mr Vine Mr
Coleman Mr Wright Mr Burrows Mr Hattersley Mrs
Alderman and thank them all for the good times and
support.
If anyone remembers myself get in touch do not get
back to Birmingham often enough now but would love to
hear from someone thanks
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| Steve
Weller |
| Leaving
Date: |
1981 |
| Email: |
sad@wellers.freeserve.co.uk |
| Location: |
Birmingham |
|
Message: |
(Attended
1976-81) It brings back lots of memories visiting this
web site. There's not much from the seventies so I
thought i'd write down a few thoughts as they spring
to mind. The snowball fights on the playing field; 6th
formers v the rest of the school. Stephen Jack giving
out clip(ths) round the head and lifting you out of
your seat by the hair on the back of your neck.
Charlie Chester making History interesting and
bringing it to life. Seeing Alan Smith (later Arsenal
F.C. & England) break the school high jump record
on sportsday. Always getting the best marks for
PE/Games - Thank you Mr Burgess. Making darts out of
drawing pins , blue tack and paper - Wonder if that
one is still stuck on the assembly hall ceiling !? Mr
Vine's sarcasm. Sliding down the playground in the ice
Captaining & Winning The Chess Tournament for
Wright House. Our Class - Allen , Beckett , Bevan,
Darby, Dodd, Finnerty ,Fox , Garner .... it still
sticks in the mind.
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| David
Cotterill-Drew |
| Leaving
Date: |
1982 |
| Email: |
d.j.c.cotterill-drew1@studnet.derby.ac.uk |
| Location: |
Ilkeston, Derbyshire |
|
Message: |
I am a former
pupil of KNBS having left in 1982,I have now returned
to higher education at the University of Derby,
studying Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
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| Nigel
Comer |
| Leaving
Date: |
1982 |
| Email: |
nigelcomer@aol.com |
| Location: |
Birmingham |
|
Message: |
I
attended KNBS between '74 and '82 during the
transition from Grammar to Comprehensive. There are
many fond memories; firstly my fellow pupils, a great
bunch a number of whom I still actively contact or see
today namely; Kevin Jelf, Andy Morton, Adrian
Brown,Ian Hudson, Phil Johnston,John Bishop.
Educationally I failed to fulfil my potential, despite
the excellent teaching (Howard Stockley, Steve Mobley,
Doc Hosfield, Norman Lee, John Hattersley et al) or so
my school reports say...still remember mum and dad
returning from 5th form parents evening stony
faced...OUCH!!
What really marked the school out for me was Steve
Mobleys' dedication and support to the outdoor
activities. There were some fantastic adventures. In
the earlier years at Pen Rhos, the school cottage,
where we walked in the mountains, climbed and canoed.
Lake Bala ditto. The most memorable trip was in the
long hot summer of 1976 when Steve and his wife
bravely took a party of boys on a tour through the
rivers of central France and the Mediterranean
(briefly) by canoe. The scenery was breathtaking, the
Pont D'Arc a huge limestone arch over the river and
also the nudists who caused quite a stir. If you've
still got the slides Steve put a selection on the
site!!!
The site is excellent keep up the good work.
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| David
Shaw |
| Leaving
Date: |
1983 |
| Email: |
dave@daveshaw.plus.com |
| Location: |
Leamington
Spa |
|
Message: |
I started at the
school in the September of 1975 and if I remember
correctly there was a bomb/fire alert on the very
first day, therefore my first impressions of the
school were of the playing fields, in the cold.
Things could only get better.
The school at this stage was going through a change
from Grammar to Comprehensive. I was in the first
Comprehensive year, but this did not stop the teachers
from continuing with Grammar School ways. The
general feeling was that until the last Grammar School
pupil left, the school was not a "proper"
Comprehensive.
The memories of my early years are a little blurred
(well it is over 25 years ago), but I am sure there
were fun.
However, it is strange how certain things stick in
your memory. Mr Holland, complete with clip on
tie, teaching Classical Studies. Mr Jack offering you
the choice of a Clip or Lines (You only ever made the
mistake of selecting lines once). Mr Bailey launching
chalk, board rubbers and the like at the more
"demanding" members of class. Mr
Burrows with his equal love of French and
Worcestershire County Cricket Club. Mr Poole,
the keeper of the new exercise book cupboard.
The memories of the fourth and fifth years are
clearer, as I was in the classes I wanted to be in.
Chemistry with "Doc" and "Jack the
Hat", Maths with Ken Poole, Physics with Mr
Hallows and of course Howard Stockley.
The Headmaster at this time was K A Hearne, everone
who met him and stayed on to the 6th form will no
doubt remember his fixation with complete and accurate
completion of UCCA forms.
The sixth form were without doubt my favourite years,
not only for the scholastic achievements, but also for
the Friday and Saturday nights at The Camp. I
can still remember the people down there; Keith
Rogers, Jon Cully , Kev McGovern, Rob McIntosh, Alec
Courts, Greg Howells, Tony Wright. The saturday
nights sometimes only started in The Camp, they
progressed to such night spots as Edwards No 7, and if
we were feeling like a "Big Boys" night out,
The Dome. It was probably this extra curriculum
activity that foced me to re-sit my A Levels, but in
the end I passed and with great sadness had to leave
the school to embark on years of further education.
The sixth form was also a benefit because it allowed
us access to King's Norton Girls' School, many a lunch
time was spent in their common room.
I visited the school a few times after I left, but
haven't been back for at least 15 years, but I will
one day.
These days I am a Technical Support Manager for a
Software House (the three years at Coventry studying
Metallurgy and Materials Technology were useful
then!!!) I still keep in touch with Alec Courts
(I was Best Man at his Wedding and God Father to half
of his brood).
If you were to ask me to pick out one character from
school above all others, it would have to be Howard
Stockley. His love of the subject and his
keeness to help boys succeed was astonishing. I can
always remember his Physics "Multi Choice"
questions, with answers such as "D. A
Camel".
All in all it was a good seven years, and will stay
with me for the rest of my life.
And remember "Humani Semper Contendimus" -
hmmm, maybe I should have listened more to Mr
Holland.......
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| Derek
Woolfson |
| Leaving
Date: |
1983 |
| Email: |
dek@biols.susx.ac.uk |
| Location: |
Brighton |
|
Message: |
I was at KNBS
from 1976 - 1983. I loved it: I was taught
well, I learned a lot, I had fun on the sports field
and lots more. Without Howard Stockley, Doc.
Hosfield, John Hattersley, Morris Burrows, Bill
Bailey, Karl Hearne and many others I wouldn't have
gone to university, which, for me at least, would have
been a disaster. All of this set me up for life
and now help me in my career as a scientist and
university lecturer.
On the lighter side, my memories echo many of Steve
Weller's, but here are a few more: (badly played)
football in blistering heat on the playing field in
summer (I still have a photo from one such day, which
I will search out, scan and post it on my web site);
chess club at lunchtime; desktop basketball with a 2p
piece; travelling with the chess team (Chris Barber,
the Hodges twins and others) to away fixtures; the
School production of Kes; the cricket cradle; Bill
Bailey (in one smooth move) hearing a voice,
swivelling around on his feet, launching a piece of
chalk and hitting the offending student; football with
a tennis ball or something smaller in the "far
(?)" playground in the winter; Howard peering
over his half-moon specs and shouting "bloody
fool" encouragingly at someone in O' level
physics; Steve Mobley and others emerging miraculously
from lake Bala in their diving gear; fishing a small
stream at Bala for trout; my various classmates from
1B and up (Dave) Boscott! , (Chris) Jones, (Kev)
Mason, (Phil) Milner, (Trevor) Jones, (Mark) Bishop,
(Mark) Rea, Noddy (Davis), (Mark) Reynolds; (Mark)
Davies, (Sandy) Forbes, (Mike) Rock, (Shreyas) Naik
and many others (first names weren't cool then and so
were hardly used- shame); Speech Day at Cadbury's;
Weaver House winning "everything" and, in
particular, never losing to Steve Weller or Wright
House at chess (but perhaps my memories are somewhat
selective).
Finally, my brother (Ian) attended KNBS from 1978 -
1983. He is well and enjoying life as a
scuba-diving instructor in Australia.
All the best,
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| Nick
Field |
| Leaving
Date: |
1984 |
| Email: |
nickfield@btinternet.com |
| Location: |
Clapham, London |
|
Message: |
Well, it's
great to find a site about the old place - hadn't
really thought about it much until I found the
friendsreunited web site a few months ago.
Got to admit, when I came across the link for this
site and started reading some of the posts, all the
memories came flooding back - it felt like being 16
again!! Was kind of strange!
Really nice to hear about some of the people &
teachers I remember from back then - Howard, Rob
Flynn, Dave Hill, John Hattersley, Steve Mobley,
Stuart Vine, Malcolm Burgess - guys, if you read this,
Hi there, remember me? Hope you are all well. I still
remember the lessons you all did as if it were
yesterday - was really surprised a lot of you are
still there!
I reckon I was pretty happy there from what I remember
- could have been better sometimes, as I guess I was
still 'in my shell' at the time :-), but generally I
had a good time.
Looking back though, even if I *did* do quite
well in the sciences, I honestly wasn't cut out for
the science/maths route that I eventually took through
to A's, and although it didn't do me any harm, can't
help wondering what I'd be doing now if I'd have taken
a different route.
So, what am I doing now?
Well, left KNBS in '84 and went on to do Business
Studies at Lanchester Poly from '84 - '87.
Moved down to London to work pretty much straight from
uni - got a job as account manager in an ad agency,
started playing rugby and pretty much had a cool time
doing that for a few years.
Went off to Africa to do a bit of travelling in 1990,
came back and started a design consultancy with a work
colleague which we ran for about 2 1/2 years before we
both decided to wind it down and get back into the big
game (something to do with recession, not making
enough money, the stress of running your own set-up
and a bit of a change of philosophy on life !!)
Got into the whole new media/internet thing around
1994, which was when it had just started to hit the
UK, so was a pretty exciting time - I was lucky enough
to work for a big US agency as Account Director,
responsible for developing websites for big blue-chips
like British Airways and then for a couple of other
companies with other pretty big clients, before moving
on and heading up the marketing for a European digital
music site. Great time and brilliant to be involved
from the beginning in an industry that was evolving so
quickly and shaping the way we all live and work , but
to be honest, way too stressful sometimes.
Now living in Clapham, London with my partner, having
a fine old time and heading Marketing and Web Content
Development for a property site that has developed a
new House Price Index.
Drop me a line and say hi, it\'d be good to get back
in touch with anyone who remembers me.
Although still meet up with a few old friends from
Birmingham days, have lost touch with most people from
school when I moved away, so it\'d be good to hear
from anyone who knew me.
All the best
Nick
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| Adrian
Dalziel |
| Leaving
Date: |
1985 |
| Email: |
adriand@birmingha-coach.co.uk |
| Location: |
Warley |
|
Message: |
Wonderful to
see the web site which I found from friends reunited.
Amazing to see so many familiar names from the past -
messrs Wright, Chapman, Burrows, Falconer, Hattersley,
Chester etc etc.
Attended from 78 - 85 and have to say that my memories
are all good - happiest being Dave Brown stopping in a
cupboard all through one of John Chester's double
history lessons. Great days, great school - thanks for
the start that all you guys gave me in life
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| Lawrence
Booth |
| Leaving
Date: |
1985 |
| Email: |
lawrence@booth32.fsnet.co.uk |
| Location: |
Buckinghamshire |
|
Message: |
Was
at KNBS 81 to 85, have really fond memories. Good to
see some name I recognise on the guest book and that
they are doing well. Now I have found this excellent
website, I will visit regularly and inform my old
school mates that I am still in contact with after all
these years!!
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| Eddie
Evans |
| Leaving
Date: |
1985 |
| Email: |
Not Specified |
| Location: |
Birmingham |
|
Message: |
I have been
working in the Computer Industry ever since leaving
school, currently working for a very large IT company
with approx 10,000 employees here in the Uk and
Europe.
Married for over 10 years with one Daugther who 3
years old and the apple of my eye.
I still live in Birmingham, (As I love it here and
wouldn't live anywhere else),and haven't kicked a
Football since leaving that I do miss.
I found this site Via Friends reunited, but after all
these years I find it hard to put faces to the names.
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| Julian
Small |
| Leaving
Date: |
1987 |
| Email: |
juliansmall@atkins-china.com.hk |
| Location: |
Sydney, Australia |
|
Message: |
Web
Administrator - Firstly, congratulations on the web
page - very impressive. I was at KNBS from 1980-1987 I
recognise a couple of teachers who are still there
from that period - good to see Jack Hattersley is
still around (and Mr Hearn is not).. I wonder if you
could forward to me Mr Stockley\'s email address if
you have it. Please pass on my regards to anyone who
remembers me particularly Jack.
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| Iain
Shaw |
| Leaving
Date: |
1989 |
| Email: |
iainshaw@btinternet.com |
| Location: |
Galway |
|
Message: |
Was
at KNBS 81 -89, later went to Wolves Poly (Bsc) and
then to Royal Veterinary College (PhD). Looking
forward to visiting prior to leaving for Galway. Fond
memories of Jack Hattersley getting me interested in
Science and Fred Vane doing his best to control a
biology class (was he pushed or did he jump). Was in
school orchestra for entire time at KNBS - anyone
willing to run me off a copy of any videos or tapes ?
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| Ian
Shackleford |
| Leaving
Date: |
1989 |
| Email: |
pud1407@aol.com |
| Location: |
Northfield |
|
Message: |
Hi
all at KNBS
I was at KNBS between 1983-1989 and had six great
years there.
My favourite teachers were Mr.Hill (English), Mr
Faulkner (Geology), Mr Burrows (French) sadly now
deaceasd but not forgotten.
I was a member of all the football teams from 1st year
through to Sixth Form and would like to think we were
quite successful.
Fond memories also of Brendas Tuck Shop next door to
the school having a half loaf of bread and cheesy
puffs crisps also now sadly not there.
Mr Hearne was my headmaster and he was a good one too
always representing the school with pride.
As we all say when we're there school was a crappy
place to be but i'm 29 now and god, i wish i was back
there now ha ha!
If anyone reading this remembers me, please e-mail me
as it would be great to hear from someone from my
schooldays.
Ian.
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| Neville
Ingram |
| Leaving
Date: |
1989 |
| Email: |
ningram@ic24.net |
| Location: |
North Devon |
|
Message: |
To
all you old boys looking for old friends from 1984 to
1989. Recently returned from South Africa where I
spent 10 years. Hoping to catchup with old friends.
Please email me, Cheers, Neville.
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| Adam
Ferris |
| Leaving
Date: |
1989 |
| Email: |
a.ferris@feggy.freeserve.co.uk |
| Location: |
Stourbridge |
|
Message: |
I had 6 memorable years at KNBS and like Ian
Shakleford had lots of memories of playing football
and representing the school as goalkeeper and getting
mudded up to the eye balls at much as possible.
Other friends from school were, Dave Allen, Barry
Morse and Jason Ashfield.
I also remember the daily trips to Brendas for lunch
and snacks, but best of all was Table tennis whenever
we had free time in the sixth form common room.
I wonder if anyone can remember the snowball fights we
used to have as sixth formers against the the rest of
the school.
Since leaving KNBS i joined Sainsburys and gradually
worked my way through the levels of management to Duty
Manager level and have now moved on to become Store
manager of Iceland Foods at West Bromwich.
If anybody wishes to keep in touch please email me or
pop in and visit me if you are in West brom at any
time.
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| Rob
Styles |
| Leaving
Date: |
1989 |
| Email: |
rob.styles@btinternet.com |
| Location: |
Aberystwyth |
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Message: |
Attended
KNGS for Boys 1962-89, didn't make the best of the
teaching, all by excellent masters. Important
thing was that, without knowing, you were taught about
life. After failing to finish the course at
Leeds University, I became a factory manager in the
clothing industry, latterly with Laura Ashley, the
only one to have read Latin and Greek!
Remember
the Italian visits with Howard Stockley, that's why I
opened a pizza restaurant in Aberystwyth. Sport
was a big thing with the school. Can recall
having two teachers running the football team one
year, one up to Christmas and one after. Scraped
into the team at left back only because I was left
footed. Played with Brian Sheasby, didn't like to see
him join the enemy, Villa, but sorry he was bombed out
by Docherty. That was the time The Blues were
the top team, FA Cup semi final in 1968 etc. Did
a project with Graham James on The Blues after our
GCEs.
Been in touch with Howard Stockley last year, must
contact him again. Been back past the old school
occasionally on my fleeting visits to Birmingham,
looks just the same from Northfield Road.
Would appreciate any help in telling 14 year old
daughter not to make the same mistakes and to work
hard to gain qualifications. Very good at languages,
English, Welsh, German & French but takes it easy,
just like I did.
Thanks once again to those old fashioned teachers to
whom it was more than just a job, it was a vocation.
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