Tag: Ron Douglas

• Tuesday 25 March 1975

  Grandad – Mrs Douglas left Ron’s. I cleaned the roto mower. Mum – Went to Holy Week service – Ken took it good but not like FR. Took 3 Sinequan tabs – not too sleepy now. Notes Mrs Douglas Left Ron’s Ron refers to Ron Douglas who was grandma and grandad’s next-door neighbout at 168…

  March 25, 2025

• Saturday 8 March 1975

  Grandad – Ethel went for the evening with Mary & Tony to Arthur & Rose’s. Mum – City this morning with Alan. Typing & dup in aft. FR rang in aft & I rang back & talked for a little. It’s been a difficult 2-3 weeks loneliness & longing wise. Bought E shoes £6.70. She…

  March 8, 2025

• Saturday 8 February 1975

  Grandad – Elizabeth came to go with Caroline horse riding. Ron took her home. I was only fair in helth but better than earlyer than I was this week. Mum – Typed & dup all day. FR rang & I had long talk. May be coming next Thurs. Roger went to football match & got…

  February 8, 2025

• Saturday 25 January 1975

  Grandad – Elizabeth came for the week-end. She went with Ethel to the village hall for a unity social. Ron took them in his car along with Caroline. Mum – Took E to Drayton for weekend. Did flowers in church – not really satisfied. Saw FR aft & evening. Decided not to seek a divorce…

  January 25, 2025

• Saturday 11 January 1975

  Grandad – Ethel went with other members of DLM to the funeral of Mrs Chambers held at St Margaret’s Church in Drayton. Elizabeth started pony riding. Ron took her and Caroline, Caroline had been before. Mum – Work in am. Eliz went pony riding at Drayton 75p hr. Roy will pay first 10 lessons. FR…

  January 11, 2025

• Thursday 12 December 1974

  Ethel went to DLM. After tea Ron took us to vote IN the village. Tom not too well. Notes Ethel refers to my grandmother Ethel May Cecilia Parkin. DLM refers to Drayton Ladies’ Meeting which was a weekly women’s meeting held at Drayton Methodist Church, see Chapter 107. Ron refers to Ron Douglas who was…

  December 12, 2024

• Saturday 16 November 1974

  Elizabeth was here for the day went with Ron & Caroline to Norwich. Caroline slept with Elizabeth. Notes Elizabeth refers to my sister Liz Tidy née Drew. One or more of us sometimes went to stay at grandma and grandad’s, see Chapter 106. On this occasion, Liz had stayed the previous night. Ron and Caroline…

  November 16, 2024

• Sunday 6 October 1974

  Ethel went with Ron to Drayton Church with others from DMC. Harvest Festival, united service. In the afternoon she went to DMC. S & Fam came for tea. Notes Ethel refers to my grandmother Ethel May Cecilia Parkin. Ron refers to Ron Douglas who lived next-door to grandma and grandad at 168 Drayton High Road.…

  October 6, 2024

• Tuesday 9 July 1974

  Clare came in to tell us about her job. E went to put tables etc ready for Wed. Mrs Lefer came also Irene. Had receipt for rates. Notes Grandad was unwell at this time having had a stroke in early April, see Chapter 100. Based on handwriting, I think grandma mainly kept his diary for…

  July 9, 2024

• Thursday 30 May 1974

  E & Dolly went to DM. Ron took me & E to vote. County Council. Bell got in. Notes Grandad was unwell at this time having had a stroke in early April, see Chapter 100. Based on handwriting, I think grandma mainly kept his diary for him between 24 April and 27 August. Mostly, she…

  May 30, 2024