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Gwent memories
Spencer Works Boxing Club
Mr Charlie Booth who also lived at Underwood Estate was my trainer/coach when I was selected to represent Wales versus Holland in the Amateur Boxing International tournament with Holland on February 12th 1970, which was televised on BBC 'Sportnight with Coleman'. I lost on points to Jimmy Vestappen the Dutch Lightheavyweight Champion.
I fought Maldwyn Isaacs the Welsh International heavywight at the Underwood Social Club, the club was packed and Charlie and I had some terrific nights in those days, he was a great friend.
Underwood Estate Pictures
I was born in 1981 and my earliest memory is living at 41 Waltwood Road, Llanmartin. I remember walking to school as a young girl and also remember a huge reservoir at the top of the hill. And a big car park or empty lot across from my house as well as a church nearby. I would love to get in touch with people from the area or anyone who has pictures they wouldn't mind sharing of any of these things. My neighbours were the Minchingtons? My mother relocated to Australia when I was 8 and I haven't returned since. If you can help or would like to share stories please contact me at: geraldandkirsti@hotmail.com
Football Years
I played for the first Sudbrook Cricket Club football team. We came second in the East Gwent 2nd Division and got promoted. I played with: Dave Clements, Mike Keogh, Paul Little, Ivor Baker, Tony Cochrane, Bobby Noade, Darren Noade, Phil James, Terry Bryant, Phil Smith, Carl Evans, Mark Stocker.
If anyone can add to the list or would like to contact me on the above address.
We had some great times as we built up the clubhouse and facilities. We used to man the bar all week using volunteers and enjoyed every minute.
The Xmas/New Year parties were a highlight when we had a marquee with huge heaters. Fancy dress was the main entertainment.
The Boxing Day matches were special for me, as I Captained on rare occasions against the Presidents eleven, followed by entertainment in the club and good cheap beer.
I was on the club committee and was secretary of the football team for years with help from Derek Clements and Paul Little. I liked them both.
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Sweet Shop
i remember a crowd of us used to meet up at the cross in caldicot ,we used to love to go to the sweet shop run by the old couple mr mrs daly ,they were always freindly and loved all the kids who went in there ,he could be a bit scary at times , they also used to manage the methodist church and i used to take my younger sister to sunday school every sunday and at the end of the year the dalys always gave us presents for attending .I havent been back to caldicot for a long time now but do have a lot of fond memories of my life growing up there .if anyone has any old school photos from the years of 1958 to 1969 with me on them i would love a copy as i have no photos of my past and would be grateful for any ,i can be contacted on mariapward@btinternet.com my maiden name was maidment
Gardener at The Castle
My grandfather, Arthur Davies, was the head gardener at Caldicot Castle for many years. He was living there when he got married in 1925. At one point they lived in the gatehouse. Mr Cobb gave my grandfather a book relating to the castle which he gave to his nephew, Gordon Davies. I was born and lived in Portskewett until 1967.
Memory of A Place I Lived
I had lived in Portskewett for the first eighteen years of my life. I grew up there, went to Portskewett Infants and then to Sudbrook, most of my family lived in Portskewett and Sudbrook and as a teenager grouped together with several others on the Green. I recently went back to visit the churchyard where my mother and other family members are buried, place sure has changed a lot. I did teach SundaySschool and was in the church choir, I couldn't sing a note.
Portskewett 1940-1950's
My name is David Jenkins. The photo of the village green 1931 is taken from the front of the house in which I lived. First time was during the world war 2. My father was working on constuction of a railway line from the Ordinance factory at Dinham.
Looking for a place to stay, the village policeman suggested the owner of Harewood, the house on the green. He asked if his wife & son could also move from Birmingham & so started my association with Porskewtt. There was also a young girl evacuee from Peckham, named Valerie. After the war my parents, plus my new sister, who was born in Caerphylly, moved to the Midlands.
1946 I suffered with tuberculosis & returned to stay with Mrs. Millard for the second time.
She was a retired school teacher who gave private lessons to several pupils from the village & Sudbrook. Eventually I attended the village school, I can remember Mr.Vernall! Passing 11 plus exam, with several other pupils, I attended... Read more
