Hi Paul, great to hear from you. I'm living just off Nottingham Rd now mate.
That photo you put up of the kids must have been when the street started going downhill, it looks a right mess! I'm trying to guess who the kids are. I don't think the tall one is me. The other lad looks like stephen P, from west hill drive and the smaller one looks like your Mark. But I'm only guessing, it's over 45 years ago.
I've found a few photos that show the front, back and car park where we used to play.
Also added the last one to see if you remember us together.
Tell your neighbour that Mabel is a great name. I think it's coming back into fashion!