Dear Have Your Say
My sister sent me Issue Two. To my great surprise there was my class photo, Nelson Street 1955.

I am (was) Anne Bainbridge, twin of Allan, (who is well, and still living in Newton Heath). It is so nice to know someone remembers, from our days at Nelson Street School.

Did anyone hear from Mr. Jones? I did go and see him when he was a headmaster at Every Street School in Beswick, years ago.
Anne Cavaliere.(S. Africa)

Dear Have Your Say
Thanks for the magazine, which I read this morning from front to back. I thought it was very good. I like the bit about replying to how Miles Platting got it’s name, plus there’s a good variety of topics to read, and the competitions are good fun too. It’s a shame it’s only once every three months. I know there’s a lot of work goes into it, but I got so interested in the reading of it and now it’s all over. Well done to everyone involved. I can’t wait for the next issue.
Steve Collier.(Surrey)

Dear Have Your Say
Keep up the splendid work you are doing for the people of Ancoats, Collyhurst and Miles Platting. People’s views and opinions are seldom heard. Politicians should praise people who value their area and try to put a stop to crime, etc.
Steven Watkins.

Dear Have Your Say
Regarding the lady who asked for the rest of the song, “Around the Merry Maypole.”

I am pleased to oblige. I am 85 years old and these are the words we used to sing:
Around this merry maypole and through the livelong day
For gentle (name) is crowned the Queen of May.
With hearts and voices singing we merrily claim this day
For gentle (name)
is crowned the Queen of May
The roses red the violets blue
The lilies are sweet and so are you.
So are they that sent me this
And when we meet we’ll have a sweet kiss.
Dancing round the maypole we shall trot,
From the very bottom to the very top.
So shake the box up, shake the box up
Please put a penny in.
If you haven’t got a penny, a halfpenny will do;
If you haven’t got a halfpenny, God bless You.
Mrs Agnes McGeary

Dear Have Your Say
Love your magazine, especially the simple recipes. These days, there is never enough time to spend hours preparing meals, and most formulae use far too many ingredients anyway, the taste of one obliterating another.
Stella Abbott.(Nee Minch)
Plattinite, 1939-1963 plus.

Dear Have Your Say
About the photograph on the front cover of issue three of the lady laying bricks: this is my mother, Emily Fox, who attended Trinity Methodist Church. Someone came up with the idea of selling bricks to raise funds for the new building. They were £1 each. My mum bought one for each of the family. The photo shows her tapping her brick in with a trowel.

Keep the magazines coming. They’re really interesting!
Marian Ross (Fox)

Dear Have Your Say
In 1989 I started doing voluntary work, helping out at St. Mark’s Nursery. I’ve been doing this now every day for ten years. Not only have I helped with the children but they have also helped me. It makes me feel good and has also boosted my non-existent confidence. I’ve met thousands of parents, even made friends of them. If any parent is thinking about helping their child’s class or school, I would certainly recommend it. THANKS A LOT TO ST. MARK’S SCHOOL for re-educating me!
Carol Bond.