Visitation Convent 1967 To 1969 William Lubega

A Memory of Bridport.

I joined the convent in 1967 and was the only black later joined by Leslie Philips from the Carribean. I am from Uganda and my dad was studying architecture at the AA.
First day at school was horrific. I was punched and called names like any newcomer. By the second term I settled in my best buddies were Martin Pike whose family ran a 600 acre farm. Nicholas Nickleby was a good friend whose dad was in the army in Germany. I enjoyed my time, the country walks the stinging nettles etc

The convent instilled in me a sense of right and wrong. All the nuns where kind except for Sister Mary who enjoyed giving us a walloping from time to time. After my 11 plus in '69 I returned to Uganda where I have lived ever since.

I actually got a job in an Ngo in part because one of my interviewer's bro was at the convent during world war 2 that was in 1993. I run an events company and dabble in a bit of agriculture . I'd love to get in touch with Martin Pike for old times sake. I visit Uk every 3-5 years on holiday. I'd love to take Martin to Queen Elizabeth Park in Uganda