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  • Family Connection

    My mother was born in Woodchurch, Emma Dorothy Chaplin in 1896. She was one of 9 children. Mother was Esther, her father John and lived in a property called Brookiln. I just wondered if I have any distant relatives living in Woodchurch. I have a photograph of my mother with her mother taken around 1898. … read more

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  • Allen Burch of New Town Stores

    I would be interested to know if anyone remembers my grandfather, Allen Burch, who ran the “New Town Stores” in Golden Square from 1928 to 1961. … read more

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  • Bus Depot

    I was employed at the former Maidstone and District bus depot in Tenterden. My name is Jeffrey Monk my father Arthur was also an employee my years of employment were 1968-1980 Waitrose now occupies the spot where the depot once stood if there are any former employees still in Tenterden I would love to hear … read more

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  • To Anyone who Knows Me

    I have been absent for some time but now I am back. Love to hear from anyone who thinks they may know me. Yours, Jane Deighton nee Green (used to live in Pottingfield Road, also worked at the George Hotel in Rye) … read more

  • Judy Carter?

    Hi, I am trying to trace Judy and Jonny Carter. They lived in Smallhythe Road in the 60s with their mother, my parents owned the Argosy and as far as I can remember Jonny went to school at Muswell Hill at the same time that I was at Channing, Highgate Hill. I would love to … read more

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  • Pick Hill Cottages

    Hello Marianne, I was just looking at old hoppicking films and came across your message. I remember Bert Weston and his wife very well. I am Martin and my brother was Nick. Our father was Stanley Day and we owned Pickhill. I seem to recall two sons, Ray and Kenny. Also two daughters Audrey and … read more

  • Paul Brann

    Does anyone know the whereabouts of Paul Brann? His parents had a shop in the High Street where his dad was the barber. Paul was best man at my wedding in 1975 and the last time I saw him was in 1979, if anyone knows where he is now I would be very grateful, my … read more

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  • Leasam Boarder

    Hi my name is Kerry Smith I was at Leasam from 1988 to 1994 I also had my younger brother there he is called Glen. Anybody there at that time. … read more

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  • Looking for Someone

    I wonder if anyone can help? Ever since leaving Rye 21 years ago I have been trying to get in contact with Tim Ruck who used to live at the Harbour, so far without any luck, but I am hoping that someone reading this can help. I can be contacted on [reveal tel] or e-mail:- … read more

  • Helen McLoughlin

    Does anyone locally have any knowledge of Helen McLoughlin nee Peskett. I believe she was living at The Red Lion approx 40 years ago. … read more

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St Mary's Centre
St Mary's Centre

St Mary’s Centre has two halls, a fully equipped catering kitchen and facilities for the disabled. The Main Hall is … more

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What’s on in Appledore

Hamstreet Victory Hall Boot Fair

, 8:00am – 12:00pm
Hamstreet Victory Hall, Hamstreet

Lovely little boot fair, last one for 2024. £5 a stall for inside or outside. if you will for a … more

Category: Boot Sales

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Helen Downing-Waite

Hello, this is Sharron and Merzak from Bexleigh Avenue. We will much obliged if you contacted us through e-mail: [reveal … more

Neve / Witcomb

Hello, my name is Karl Neve and I am related to Victor and Annie Neve who lived in Appledore most … more

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