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| Name: | Brian Hudson |
| E-mail address: | hudsonb2@sky.com |
| Comments: | re Fieldhouse Hoole:- anyone know the family of Philip West possible owner in 1939.He would have been about 60 in 1939 he had brothers Reginald C. West and Oswald Lionel West.I understand Philip was the owner of a mill in Great Bridgewater street Manchester.I am looking for this family to fill the gaps in my tree. |
| Name: | ann whittaker |
| E-mail address: | ann_whittaker6@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi Sue
I dont know if you remember me. We worked together at that department on Chester Business Park. Oh happy days! Who would have thought that one quiet person who only ever wanted to work in that department would one day bring the whole thing down! At the end they were more scared of me than Pam! Even the one you worked for. He admitted to Janet it was the worst mistake of his career. I got no satisfaction out of it, I only felt sad that he didn't realise how important his staff were until it was too late. Did you know Ian died of Cancer in October 2004 after a 3 year battle, he just would give in. He was so brave. How can you compete with a male version of Princess Diana? Ian could do no wrong in anyone's eyes but you have to live with someone to know them Sue. No one (not even Jamie and Lee) will know how he hurt me so much and let me down. Towards the end I think he knew it and realised if he had put me first before anyone else I'd have been so happy. After all I've been through I don't trust anyone anymore, I still like people I just can't afford to trust anyone. I keep Hoole Online on my favourite file because I'm so pleased to see all the hard work you've put into the site. I have a passion for all technology I just don't have the time to learn more than I want to. After I bought a new Vista Laptop Jamie, my eldest son was so impressed he built his own. I asked him how he got on and he said it was a bit tricky and thats why it took him 3 days to build it! Everyone used to joke about me working to keep Jamie at University but I got my reward when I watched him pick up his degree in Applicable Mathmatic. Out of the whole University there was only 2 students who took the subject. I turned to Ian and said "Do you think Jamie picked the right subject if there's only 2 of them who passed?" Ian said it was a difficult subject and when his name was called out and he went to collect his degree all the other students stood up cheering and clapping. I was pleased but felt sorry for Jamie because I knew he would be hating it because he's so shy, yet has so many fiends. Just like his dad! When I know he's coming over from Manchester I write a list of things I want to learn and Jamie has a way of explaining it so I understand. How I wish I knew as much about technology as Jamie yet he says you never get to the point where you know everything because its changing all the time so all you can do is try to keep up to date. You and Louise are the only other people I know who are so good at computer skills. I still keep in touch with Lou and she still has that brilliant sense of humour. I lost mine for a long time and lost touch with so many people because who wants to be around someone who is so unhappy? I have never done anything just for me Sue, its always been for the family and little thanks I got for it. I want a life of my own and to have fun but I don't know how, I've never thought about what I want to do. I've been so used to being told what to do and doing it. Ian never cared about the house and I'm still doing it up ready to sell it and I dont even know the first thing about selling a house. All I know is I want to stay in Hoole but move to somewhere smaller because since 2004 I wake up every day thinking "what do I have to do today?" Not "What do I want to do today." Ian had so many friends yet not one of them have helped me and they were the very ones he helped all of his working life while I was working and looking after the house and children. I was so bitter for a while and realised I had to do it all on my own and was looking after Ian's mum as well. Eunice died in January and while I was still trying to come to terms with losing the mum I had always wanted Ian's sister is so logical and practical she had the house up for sale and sold it within weeks of Eunice dying in January. She's a kind person but doesn't let emotions get in the way of things and thats always been my problem. Too busy thinking and worrying about everyone else. I think I have every right to be a bit selfish now but I know I cant do anything until I sell this house. Every time I get someone in to do a job I have to get someone else in to repair the damage they've caused! I know the last job will be the garden because its no use spending money on it until the sign goes up. Take care Sue I know I don't have to wish you luck, your the kind of person who makes her own luck by going out and making things happen. Ann xxx |
| Name: | Julie Kelly |
| E-mail address: | julie.kelly63tesco.net |
| Comments: | I have been researching my husbands family tree and his G. Grandfather was born at No.3 Charles Street Chester. I am trying to find a map showing this street or a photo of this street. He was born in 1870. Any help very much appreciated. |
| Name: | Julie Kelly |
| E-mail address: | julie.kelly63tesco.net |
| Comments: | I have been researching my husbands family tree and his G. Grandfather was born at No.3 Charles Street Chester. I am trying to find a map showing this street or a photo of this street. He was born in 1870. Any help very much appreciated. |
| Name: | Steve Howe |
| E-mail address: | knowhowe@bwpics.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.chesterwalls.info |
| Comments: | Just a reminder that my 'Virtual Stroll around Hoole' is now online-
http://www.chesterwalls.info/hoole.html Not much there yet except for a list of useful local links. Your contributions- and especially your sponsorship and advertising- are always very welcome! |
| Name: | Steve Howe |
| E-mail address: | knowhowe@bwpics.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.chesterwalls.info |
| Comments: | Below is a letter I sent to the local press regarding the Hoole Bridge works and what the community could get from them. Past experience has shown that many letters are either not printed or are monkeyed about with so I'm bunging it on here just in case!
"Lots and lots of money is being spent doing up the station surroundings and soon lots more for strengthening the bridge so 44-tonne juggernauts will be able to thunder across it. But not a single penny to make the thing safer and more pleasant for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists! The three-month closure (and probably longer, judging by the St. Martin's Way performance) will doubtlessly create all manner of problems for the community but it would be nice if at least we came out of it with some genuine benefits. The closure surely presents the golden opportunity to install outriggers to each side of the bridge for non-motorised users. The old pavements could then be removed, making it safer for drivers too. Many readers will remember the old pedestrian access to the station. This should surely be opened up again too. This was closed some decades ago for 'safety' reasons and its entrance bricked up. You can still see it on the left as you approach from Hoole. It formerly gave access to a bridge that gave direct access to the platforms. Hoole Road Bridge is without doubt the most dangerous and unpleasant place in Chester for those on two wheels or two legs and seemingly they've yet again been failed by planners, councillors and transport companies. For example, that longterm supporter of the ill-fated CDTS Guided Busway, County Councillor Peter Byrne- Labour Chief Whip and spokesman on transport matters- is quoted in the Standard as saying, "I did enquire about the possibility of doing other work on the bridge to have it widened and having better access for pedestrians. Unfortunately it's expensive to do and not financially possible". Is that it then, Cllr Byrne, you're content to accept what you're told and not try to do something about it? In Chester, it seems, a price has been set on people's safety. When a cyclist or pedestrian is killed on Hoole Bridge, and they surely will be- the familiar sight of demolished walls, fences and the like where drivers have lost control assures us of that- who will be take the blame? I, for one, will be there to remind you all of your pathetic failure to get your collective fingers out and apply some joined-up planning, just for once. Lest we forget- Cllr Byrne's thoughts on cyclist and pedestrian safety when enthusing in the Chester press about the 'guided busway': ¥ "Cyclists will have their own dedicated track, as will walkers, and they will not be constantly fighting with other vehicles for their road space". ¥ "an opportunity to create a city that is not choked with fumes and threatening to pedestrians, especially child pedestrians". ¥ "Bus lanes, traffic priorities at lights, encouragement of walking and cycling, traffic calming, safe routes to school, all these will in a short time be transforming the way we look at our traffic problems". ¥ "It would help us do more for pedestrians and cyclists and reduce congestion. It would offer a swift, clean and pleasant route into the city, not only for residents, commuters and visitors but cyclists and walkers too." So if these things were good for CDTS, why not for Hoole Bridge? No plans are apparently in place, either, to restore the appearance of the bridge- cleaning and repairing the stone, replacing the lamps and the like. Remember the fuss a few months ago when the building supplies company on the bridge wanted to have a yellow sign? The councill objected because it would "detract from the appearance of the Conservation Area". Also upon the subject of the station restoration, have you noticed that all of the area's splendid Victorian lamp standards- former gas lights- have now been ripped out and replaced by mundane 'modern' designs, totally unsuited to their 'heritage' surroundings? Was a good buyer found for them? |
| Name: | Louise B |
| E-mail address: | lbolotin@btinternet.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.gopetition.co.uk/online/15200.html |
| Comments: | For those who have not yet heard, Hoole Bridge is going to close for at least 8 weeks from 7 January, including to pedestrians.
We have started an online petition to demand a temporary footbridge for those on foot, because otherwise pedestrians will be forced into taking detours of at least a mile and half. Please sign! http://www.gopetition.co.uk/online/15200.html And pass the link on to every other Cestrian you know! For updates on the situation, please look at http://www.chesterwiki.com/Hoole_Bridge_footpath_and_cycle_lane Thank you. |
| Name: | Wayne |
| E-mail address: | silver.1@optusnet.com.au |
| Comments: | I am an Aussie that is trying to trace his British roots. According to my grandfather's birth certificate (dated 1899), he was born in Hoole, Chester, Cheshire at Piper's (something - can't read it). Can anyone tell me, is Cheshire the shire, Chester the city and Hoole a suburb of Chester?
Going to come over and check your attractive looking place out next year!!! Thanks for any help you can give |
| Name: | Liz Read |
| E-mail address: | bramblejam@gmail.com |
| Comments: | My mum was born in Hewitt Street, Hoole in 1922. Her maiden name was Kath Hughes and her brother and sister were Don and Margaret. She'd dearly love to know if anyone is still round from those times... or just generally to connect with Hoole again.
many thanks Liz |
| Name: | Tristin Hope Hoole |
| E-mail address: | ewhoole@aerosat.co.za |
| Comments: | Can't beleave that there is actualy a town called Hoole. Fantastic! |
| Name: | Dirk Bohmer |
| E-mail address: | dirk (at) bohmer.org |
| Comments: | Hi, I am searching for "Beth" (probably Elizabeth) Molony or Moloney. Probably anyone knows her. I visited her as a student and would like to know how she does.
I remembder that she lived in chester, when I visited her in 1994?!) (Sorry, my english is not so good) Sinc. Dirk |
| Name: | Sarah Gelder |
| E-mail address: | sarah-lou_gellar@tiscali.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi Sue,
I just wanted to say how good your web-site is and it is much better than the City Council one - keep up the good work! From Sarah |
| Name: | Simon Bullough |
| E-mail address: | simon@hms-solutions.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi,
I hope someone can help. I am looking for an old road map of Hoole that shows Griffiths Terrace. My GG Grandparents live at 10 Griffiths Terrace. I know it's been knocked down and rebuilt, but I don't know when. Does anyone know where Griffiths Terrace was and where I can get an old map that shows its location. Thanks, Simon |
| Name: | Tony Pate |
| E-mail address: | tony.pate@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Comments: I was born in Hoole in the early '60's, lived in William Street, moved to Hoole House flats just before they were demolished, I would appreciate any info about Hoole House. If any of you remember my family please contact.
Regards Tony |
| Name: | Rose |
| E-mail address: | rfmsamson@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Are you looking for a reliable, active dog-walker who is very experienced with all types of dogs in the Hoole area? I would be willing to help out Mon-Fri after 4.30pm or can pet-sit for a weekend if required. Payment is negotiable. Please contact me on 07736155552 or via e-mail if interested. |
| Name: | Rose |
| E-mail address: | rfmsamson@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi, I have a small, high quality (14 inch) Sony TV for sale in very good condition. It was bought at a bedroom TV in late 2004 for £150. I wish to sell it as it is now unused. Please offer me something sensible for it.
Thanks. |
| Name: | Francesca Bourn |
| E-mail address: | f_bourn@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi, I've lived in Hoole for just under two years now and I have to say, having lived in a lot of places, its a great place with alot of character. I think alot more could be made of this website, for people to buy and swap things etc, people to lend a hand and help eachother out and for people to air their views e.g. the proposed tennis courts on hoole allotments, and the fact that there's so much litter. Is there anyway a small leaflet could be sent to each house in Hoole to tell them about the website? I'd help with delivery. I didn't even know about it till now and i'm guessing there're alot of Hoole people who still don't know!
Incidently, I'm looking for two tennis rackets, willing to pay £5-10, please email me, Fran |
| Name: | Louise |
| E-mail address: | lbolotin@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Professional couple in Hoole (no children but cats) seek reliable, honest domestic cleaner for around 10 hours a week (ideally two half-days). Duties include vacuuming, dusting and polishing, ironing, keeping the kitchen and main bathroom clean etc... Must have references and be local. We can be very flexible with hours as one of us works from home. Could suit student, part-time worker or semi-retired. NO AGENCIES. |
| Name: | sheila vernon |
| E-mail address: | ncbeachbrit@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | I lived in Pine Grove until 1956. Long time ago and tho I have returned to UK many times have only visited Pine Grove once. Does anyone remember two sisters, Joan and Sheila Vernon? |
| Name: | mia |
| E-mail address: | mia.ar@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | I am looking for a lady who lived near to faulkner street her fisrt name is lucy she is around late 20's early 30's and has twin boys, I would love to get in touch with her,if anyone can help. |
| Name: | Jane Lee |
| E-mail address: | janeleeroberts@aol.com |
| Comments: | I understand that the school at the end of Clare Avenue is up for RENT - not leasehold, not for sale, presumably while there's a 7 year moratorium on building more flats. There are 2 possible takers, one educational and rumoured to be Chester University. Area of premises is 8000sq ft + and rent in region of £1000 per week. Covenant on building restricting use to housing or educational. There could be a decision as early as 1 September 2005. |
| Name: | John Parry |
| E-mail address: | jwparry@talk21.com |
| Comments: | I am trying to find my cousin Ray and his wife Morf
They used to live in Upton I was evacuated to Upton during the war and lived with My Auntie Charlotte We lost touch and he has left Upton I have been told he lives in Sumpters Pathway I f you know him please let him know and ask him to contact me John |
| Name: | Daniel Siddle |
| E-mail address: | sidds13@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.daughternowhere.co.uk (under construction) |
| Comments: | Does anyone know anywhere in Hoole that my band could have practises? A drum kit in place would be preferable as it makes transport easier if we don't have to move ours all the time. Any ideas please e-mail me.
Dan |
| Name: | Sue Kelsall |
| E-mail address: | susanmkelsall@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I have recently discovered that my grandmother,Maria lilian Ellis, was born in Hoole in 1880. Her mother was a member of the Crewe family who had a butcher's shop in Chester.
I know it's an extremely long shot, but does anybody have any information about the family. Thanks |
| Name: | Bindi Patel |
| E-mail address: | bindipatel@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Am moving back up to Chester after a mistaken attempt to live down south! Need some accomodation, ideally Hoole / Newton / Upton between 28 November and 17 December, pref self catering and not expensive! for myself and 2 kids. any ideas welcome. Thanks! |
| Name: | Syd Eccles |
| E-mail address: | sydeccles@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Nice site, I now live in Hampshire and Spain, however I used to live in Vicars Cross back in the 60's, had lots of friends around Hoole, and spent a great deal of time in the area.
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| Name: | The The hooligans |
| Comments: | Big up my hoole bredrins nutin but love for my ghetto children keep safe |
| Name: | Pam & Fred Le Ballois |
| E-mail address: | pamelisedawson@tiscali.co.uk |
| Comments: | Just found this site, really useful as there are lots of things on Charles Street I did not know existed.
We have been in Hoole since August last year and love it here, the only down side being the nuisance kids late at night and having our vehicles vandalised 4 times this year alone - I am contacting our MP, would be interested if anyone else is experiencing the same problems and if they would like to be kept up to speed with anything we find out............. |
| Name: | james (chestertourist.com webmaster) |
| E-mail address: | webmaster@chestertourist.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.chestertourist.com |
| Comments: | Interesting site does this have anything to do with bwpics.co.uk ? |
| Name: | Kathryn |
| E-mail address: | kath_chester@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Just moved from Upton to Hoole. I didn't appreciate how much there was over here - it's great! I think I've got a lot more exploring to do over the next few weeks though. I love the feeling of community. Well done for a fantastic site! |
| Name: | Zach Thomas |
| E-mail address: | sonikita2@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://members.lycos.co.uk/artistup |
| Comments: | I'm spending my summer in Hoole. Fun place to stay and work. Currently enjoying working in the Bromfield Arms; excellent pub, drop in right away ^___^ |
| Name: | Eddy Hoole |
| E-mail address: | eddy@compu-torrs.co.za |
| Comments: | Hi there really cool to find this site considering I'm a Hoole really cool!!! I'd really love to come over there from South Africa! dose any one have any ideas for me would be really cool for sum1 to put me up for a while!!! cheers
Eddy (if you can help give me a E-mail.) |
| Name: | Eddy Hoole |
| E-mail address: | eddy@compu-torrs.co.za |
| Comments: | hi there realy cool to find a site with my family name!! i live in south africa would realy like to visit!! any help ideas! e-mail me please!!! |
| Name: | Nigel Burke |
| E-mail address: | NBurke@mjgleeson.com |
| Comments: | I currently live in Hoole and would like to rent a garage to house my motorbike as i live in a terraced house which doesn't have one. If anyone has a garage that they would like to rent out, please contact me to discuss on 07712632465
Regards, Nigel Burke |
| Name: | Jez |
| E-mail address: | pallypia1@aol.com |
| Comments: | Just found the site, very nice I must say. I'm a local lad that knows a little about computers, who happens to need some extra cash, so if anyone has any computer trouble that I can help with, it will be good for all. Just drop me an email, & I'll see what I can do. I've lived in Hoole most all of my life & it was kinda strange to see it on-line! :-)
Bye for now folks. Jez. |
| Name: | L Williams |
| E-mail address: | MARTINWALL1@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | recently moved to the area with a 9 month old baby looking for fellow mums who fancy a coffee and chat and advice on where to go and what to do in hoole thats child friendly. |
| Name: | Mark |
| E-mail address: | Swift.Killer@virgin.net |
| Comments: | Anyone who went to hoole all saints in the 90's please get in contact with me.
Thanks, Mark. |
| Name: | Martina Lyon |
| E-mail address: | froggytoo@bigpond.com.au |
| Comments: | I lived in Linden Grove,Left to go to Australia in 1967,would love to try and contact neighbours who knew Mabel and Jim Lyon at that time,I will reply,Only just found this web site, Think it is great,Best wishes to all.
Tina. |
| Name: | Tony Pate |
| E-mail address: | tony.pate@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | I was born in Hoole in the early '60's, lived in William Street, moved to Hoole House flats just before they were demolished, I would appreciate any info about Hoole House. If any of youu remember my family please contact.
Regards Tony |
| Name: | Bryan Evans |
| E-mail address: | bryanevans9@aol.com |
| Comments: | Message to the Liberals who hold their surgery outside the Bromfield Arms in Hoole . Approached you a fair few months ago about an issue involving Hoole you said you'd get back to me . Still heard nowt if you can't be bothered even getting back to people who take the time to bring up issues with you then don't bother with the surgery, you're taking up valuable pavement space. |
| Name: | Martin P |
| E-mail address: | martin@bzadv.co.uk |
| Comments: | Found this site by pure accident. Good to see something like this that supports our local business and trade. I will make sure I visit this site on a regular basis - well done! |
| Name: | Sue Hayes |
| Comments: | DIY Livery Available on new private yard in Cotton Edmunds near Christleton. Brand new 12'x12' stables, brick built with built in mangers, excellent facilities, water supply, 5 acres good grazing, post and rail turnout. Tack room, toilet/changing room facilities. Telephone 01244 336331. |