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Hi all,

I worked in the GO/Families Office from mid 61 until posted to Rheindahlen in Nov 63. I was the dark haired guy and it was me who was courting ? the NAAFI girl called Sylvia. My name was Jim Monkman and I came from Scotland. I was in the GO at the same time as Sgt Carthy and also the dark Cpl. There was also a chap called Neil ?,he wore glasses and came from Todmorden. Anybody remember ?. A WRAF called Gwen Nicholas also worked in the GO. She was also a good pal of Pam Smiths.

Many years ago and loads of memories, sadly fading with the years, nevertheless, it's good to talk with you all.

Cheers

Jamieklute

For Red Setter,

Hi again, if you are Janet O'dell and was in the Gen Off at Haydock in 1961 - 1963, then we must have kniown/worked with each other. When did you arrive / leave Haydock ?.

I certainly remember the dark fellow, he was the Cpl in the Gen Off during my time there and before I was transferred to the Families Office. I can't think of his name, but you must have some memory to recall different places and people after all this time. This guy, as I recall had some sort of skin complaint on his face as he always seemed  to have the makings of a beard, can you remember this ?.
I also remember that, sometimes he was pleasant enough, but also could be a proper tyrant if stepped out of line.

I remember that, because I was in the HQ building, I was very often delegated as an escort for anybody up on a charge, was the CO's office down the corridor on the left ?.

I have forwarde the photos of yourself/ Pam on to my ex, will let youknow what she can remember.

Got to go now, look after yourself and keep them memories alive !.

Cheers

Jamieklute

For Alexesian & Red Setter,

Girls, it was great hearing from you both so soon and thanks a lot for the photos. I certainly recognise Pam Smith, she was there the same time as myself and, like I said was friendly with my ex wife. The Mullen girl I also remember, I think I may have worked in the Families Office at this time, but I think I left shortly after she arrived. Thanks also for jogging my memory about Sgt Carthy, Mick was his christian name and he was Irish. He was a lovely man and very considerate, if not a bit of a softy with the girls !.
I think I heard that he had died suddenly of a heart attack. If we know these folks, you must recall a shy wee scotsman who was difficult to understand because of his accent ?, that was me, I come from the Orkney Isles and was a lot quieter than than I am now !. I don't recognise anyone from the photos, but I'll forward them to the ex to see if she knows any of the faces. I also remember aguy from Todmorden called Neil (?), can't remember his surname, but he wore glasses and dare I say, a bit scruffy !.

Once again girls, thanks for the chat, I feel as if I know you both now.

Keep talking please.

Best regards


Jamieklute

For Alexisian,

Thanks for rapid reply. Unfortunately, my wife and I are no longer an item but her maiden name was Gwen Nicholas. She left Haydock and was posted to Freckelton. She also worked in the General Office with myself. Time has certainly dimmed my memory 'cos I can't recall many people from the camp at all. If that photo is posted it may help me to recognise somebody. It wouls also be good if the photo of Pam Smith were also posted. I would forward it to my ex wife whom I'm sure will appreciate it.

I do recall a WRAF Fg Off in the HQ. She was scottish I think.

I also remember a WRAF called Liptrot who was a local girl and went home every night.

Do you recall the girl in the Spiders Web club called Sylvia ?. She came from North Wales ?.

I can't recall the raid on the mens accommodation, but there was many a good time had in the female block as well !.

Anyway, it's good to talk with you, please keep in touch.

Cheers

Jamieklute

Cocker,

Yes, that's the guy I recall. I used to play snooker with him a lot, he was a fairly good guy for somebody working with the SWO !.

A pity you don't remember any of the names I gave you, mind you after 47 years, it's little wonder !.

I eventually married one of the WRAFs I met at Haydock, unfortunately our marriage broke down 15 years later and I'm now married to a local girl for the past 25 years. I probably should never have married an English girl in the 1st place !.

We were last in Cyprus last year. We stayed in Limassol, but that town is getting more commercialised by the day. I see that the Turks are beginning to open up the north end of the island a fair bit. I think that they realise that, without the tourists, ther isn't much economic future for them.

The Paralimni area and Protoras area seem to be attracting a good few Brits these days. Paphos is very expensive, probably down to the tourists !.

I certainly intend to spend a few months each year somewhere in Cyprus when I retire. I will then be in a better position to decide whether or not we'd like to move over permanently. The weather certainly seems to have hotted up a lot since I was there with the RAF.

Any Cocker, once again it's great to talk with you, feel free to reply anytime.

Regards

Jimbo
F4269386 (never forget your nuber !)