Tag: DLM
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Sunday 24 February 1974
Ethel went twice to DMC. Sheila & Family came for tea, Elizabeth brought a Boehm flute which she hopes to play, she is having tuition at school. Mrs James died 20.00 a member of DLM. Notes Ethel refers to my grandmother Ethel May Cecilia Parkin. DMC refers to Drayton Methodist Church, see Chapter 107. Sheila…
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Thursday 21 February 1974
Ethel went to DLM. Weather fine. Yesterday WED, I had a walk to Irenes first time since the New Year. Notes Ethel refers to my grandmother Ethel May Cecilia Parkin. D.L.M. refers to Drayton Ladies’ Meeting which was part of the activities of Drayton Methodist Church, see Chapter 107. Irene refers to Irene Bell who…
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Wednesday 20 February 1974
In the A.M. there was a coffee morning by the ladies of D.L.M. for the Red Cross and St John’s Ambulance realized £10 each (total £20). Notes A.M. refers to morning and D.L.M. to Drayton Ladies’ Meeting which was part of the activities of Drayton Methodist Church. For details of their fundraising activities including coffee…
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Thursday 14 February 1974
I feel better today, had a walk in the garden, weather sunny. Ethel went to DLM. Notes Grandad had been unwell and had recently had prostate surgery, see Chapter 100. Ethel refers to my grandmother Ethel May Cecilia Parkin. DLM refers to Drayton Ladies’ Meeting which she attended at Drayton Methodist Church, see Chapter 107.
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Thursday 7 February 1974
Ethel & I put my books in the book-case. It made me tired but pleased they are in. Mr Claxton reversed the motor out of the mower to run anti-clockwise. Ethel went to DLM. Notes Ethel refers to my grandmother Ethel May Cecilia Parkin. They had just had their lounge decorated by Mr Claxton, see…
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Thursday 17 January 1974
Ethel went to DLM, her feet are a little better. Weather not so windy. All the labour troubles still on. I had a day’s rest. Notes Ethel refers to my grandmother Ethel May Cecilia Parkin. She was suffering with painful feet at this time. Grandad was also unwell with prostatic symptoms which resulted in him…
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Thursday 10 January 1974
Ethel went to DLM but she could not walk very well, her feet are a little better. I am not too happy with the new tablets Dr Gale gave me on tuesday. Still trouble in the country re miners etc. Notes Ethel refers to my grandmother Ethel May Cecilia Parkin. DLM refers to Drayton Ladies’…
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Thursday 3 January 1974
Ethel went to DLM. On account of the coal crisis, shops can only open to use electricity 3 days a week, several companies also can use only 3 days a week. Hospitals & a few others are exempted but not churches and chapels. Notes Ethel refers to my grandmother Ethel May Cecilia Parkin. DLM refers…
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Thursday 20 December 1973
Ethel went to DLM they had an annual party. Notes Ethel refers to my grandmother Ethel May Cecilia Parkin. DLM refers to Drayton Ladies’ Meeting held at Drayton Methodist Church, see Chapter 107.