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Last updated: 8 July 2005

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8 September 2001

I was at the school until 1971. The porch is the same porch. The village is quieter than I remember, which I expected. Miss Ridley at Forest View is not a relation as far as we know, though the name is common enough in the valley. A well-kept site. — Eileen Ridley, Bellingham

29 August 2001

A day from Kielder Castle. Ferry in the morning, Plashetts in the afternoon. They are separate, as you say, and make a full day if you have one. The desk would not answer for the ferry hours, which is correct. — D. Brennan, Dublin

27 August 2001

Green kept clear. — Len, Lancaster

19 August 2001

I believe James Beckett, who is named on your mining page as at the White House, was a connection of my grandfather. The brass in the porch is dated 1933 as you have it. I copied the wording into a notebook. The centre staff were patient with me. — Tom Beckett, York

15 August 2001

Parking at the hall, as said. — The Coxes, Kendal

12 August 2001

I remember the Class in the Institute, the timber hut behind the school. It is still there. I did not go in. The porch is enough of a return. — Elsie T., Alnwick

2 August 2001

Heard the trees. — May, Penrith

22 July 2001

Brought a scout troop for the field behind the hall, by arrangement. Small field, trees at the far end. They were in their tents before eight and needed no warden. We used the hall as agreed. A practical camp for a first night under canvas. — R. Crowe, Newcastle

21 July 2001

A still afternoon. — The Todds, Brampton

15 July 2001

Gathering day. The hall was full enough. Someone played after tea. The inn was busy. A good parish day. — Susan M., Alnwick

8 July 2001

Gathering. Tombola as last year, someone said, though it was our first. Cakes on the long table. We did not stay for the evening. The children were tired and good. — A. Shah, Leeds

8 July 2001

Did not get lost. — Sid, Carlisle

26 June 2001

Main trail only. — The Bells, Hawick

13 June 2001

The leaflet was a help. — Una, Galashiels

9 June 2001

First walk of the year for us, once the country opened. Main trail only. Stiles a little damp. The forest fence is a good companion. We took litter back to the hall bins. — The Metcalfes, Barnard Castle