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Sid and Polly
Sid Perks, a Brummie from Moseley, arrived in Ambridge in 1963. Within nine months his heart was stolen by Polly Mead, the barmaid at The B… |
1966 — 1982 |
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Jack Woolley's dog, Captain
In 1978, feeling the need for a companion, Jack Woolley acquired a three month old Staffordshire bull terrier. Captain was to remain by Jack… Characters: Jack Woolley, Peggy (Margaret) Woolley |
1978 — 1992 |
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Usha’s chicken run
From The Borchester Echo:Felpersham solicitor Usha Gupta chose an unusual method of transport after the 2005 Felpersham 10K run. Egged on by… Characters: Alan Franks, Usha Franks |
2005 — 2005 |
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The Snells' first year in Ambridge
Although they came to Ambridge as a married couple in 1986, Lynda is Robert's second wife. After the divorce, Robert's daughters Leonie (bor… Characters: Lynda Snell, Robert Snell, Eddie Grundy, Neil Carter, Brian Aldridge, Jennifer Aldridge |
1986 — 1987 |
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Susan harbours Clive
When visiting Clive in prison in August 1993, Susan had told him that Neil was going to be away from home for a couple of days training in L… Characters: Clive Horrobin, Susan Carter |
1993 — 1993 |
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Lynda's aromatherapy
In 1999 Lynda took an aromatherapy course: "Essentially Yours". Taking her new skills very seriously, she had some cards printed: "Lynda Sne… Characters: Joe Grundy, Lynda Snell, Robert Snell, Will Grundy |
1999 — 1999 |
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David and Ruth - the history
David had qualified at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester and spent a year on a farm near Amsterdam when he returned to Ambridge … Characters: David Archer, Ruth Archer |
1988 — |
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Tom overreaches himself
Setting up January - October 2003Tom's business was running in a small but healthy way - organic pigs based at Bridge Farm, supplying Bridge… Characters: Brian Aldridge, Kirsty Miller, Neil Carter, Pat Archer, Peggy (Margaret) Woolley, Susan Carter, Tom Archer, Tony Archer |
2003 — 2005 |
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Bert's Phone
It takes most of us a little time to catch up with modern technology but it was only in 2005 that Bert got his first mobile. It was an old p… Characters: Bert Fry, David Archer, Alice Carter, Ruth Archer |
2005 — 2005 |
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Nigel's driving ban
In February 2003 Nigel and Elizabeth were in the middle of a successful function at Lower Loxley. They were hopeful that this was just the f… Characters: Elizabeth Pargetter |
2003 — 2003 |


