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   ... The `Girlings` Message Board ...

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I am trying to trace anyone that worked with Jeffrey Bick in 373 section at Cwmbran between 1977 and 1982.   Also looking for old photographs, details of the work he used to do etc.

.. 50th Anniversary of the 1958 Girling Apprentice Intake ..

 

This will be held in Girings Club Friday August 22nd at 7.30pm onwards

 
The 50th anniversary reunion of the 1957 Girling Apprentice intake was a fantastic success and attended by 6 of that year, 4 from the year before and 6 from the year after. Also attended were one from 1953 and 9 from Jan 1959, giving 26 in total.
 
The original format was as follows:-
 
The anniversary year plus the year before and following. Also earlier intakes if they could be contacted.
 
It was such a success that the 1958/59 intake present decided to run it this year.
 
Roger White (Doc) is this year's organizer
roger.white16@btinternet.com
 
So any 1958 and 1959  intake apprentices should contact him.
 
Earlier intakes can contact him or me David Clarke (Nobby) david.c.clarke@talktalk.net

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Hi, has anyone any pictures from the 1950s-60s which include Brian Hollister. The ones on the web site I have seen of dad are great!! Any more would be really appreciated. Dad is alive and well; this is for my interest.

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I will be arriving Wed.14th May for two weeks and will be signing my books Memoirs of a Welshman, and Ramblings of a Welshman at all venues. I have the following set up. Fri.16th May Pontypool Market 9:00AM to 3:00PM near South Market St. entrance. Tue. 20th of May: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM  W.H. Smith Cwmbran. Wed.21st of May: Pontypool Market 9:00 to 3:00. Fri. 23rd of May Brownings Books Blaenavon 11 AM till 2 Sat 24th of May W.H.Smith Newport 10 AM till 1PM. Please pass the word on.

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Hi, my dad Aneurin Evans played bowls for Girlings late 1960`s. Does anyone have any photographs of the bowls team back then? or maybe remember him playing. I would love to hear from you.

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Hi, my name is Norm Smith, nickname Naj. I lived in Caerwent Road, Croesyceiliog up until 1969. I served an apprenticeship at Girling's from 1960 - 1966 then worked in the W.E.D until joining the merchant Navy in 1967. Now live in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

 Love to hear from anyone from the "good old days" especially Roger Blackwell, George "Burt or Bomber" Lancaster  and any other apprentices of those years.

Best regards Norm Smith

 Love to hear from anyone from the "good old days"

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If you retired from Lucas Girling between 1981 and 1990 and deferred your Pension, I have some important information for you ...

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My dad Lionel Short worked at Girling and retired in 1985.  He worked in the WED as an electrician.  My parents still live on Court Farm (old Girling's houses). 
My brother Martin also worked at Girling in the lab.  He represented the factory at rugby before joining Pontypool and finally Newbridge. 

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This site has brought back so many memories for me. I used to work as a sub-contractor with Wards of Risca from approx 1983 – 1996 , working on the Air-conditioning and refrigeration systems (yes you'll remember how hot the glass houses used to get)

I often wonder how all the friends I made over the years are today, sometimes while shopping in Cwmbran with my wife and two little boys I bump into a familiar face.

I am now project Manager with Carillion, Still working with Air-conditioning but not on the tools anymore, my time is spent travelling the country making sure our sub contractors and in house team are working with good working practices as I was taught while in Girling/Lucas.

The values I have today, Trust, honesty, respect et al, can all be traced to the Cwmbran and Pontypool sites.

I still get a little embarrassed when I think of the mistakes I made as a young apprentice and how I would change things today. But that’s growing up for you.

So this is hello to all from me, Martin Waite, Thank you for so many great memories and best wishes for the future

  • Date:1st February 2008
  • Name: Matthew Hobby
  • Email: Click here

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Hello, Well done! on compiling such vast information and great pictures on Girling !
I simply would like to ask you who is F.T.Riddy Esq.Girling Ltd .... was he a manager of Girling ? Reason why I ask is that I have a 1972 Jaguar that firstly belonged to vice chairman of Jaguar Cars Ltd and the second owner was this Mr F.T.RIDDY of Girling Ltd.; I would love to know the heritage and appreciate your help.

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My father Douglas Mason worked at Girlings 1957-59 and died after an accident at the works. I would be interested hearing from anyone who could remember him.

  • Date: 8th July 2007
  • Name: David Clarke
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