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| Name | Personal Details | Contact details |
| Steve Ashfield | If there is anyone that remembers me via Croydon / Surrey Region / South East Area / Caister, I would love to hear from you. | sja@thevergery.co.uk |
| Stewart Baker | Clearing out a cupboard I came across a number of slides and photographs from my days with 18 Plus. I was a member of the Kings Langley group, but also attended the St Albans and Watford groups. This was around 1970 to 1972. The photos show a lot of smiling faces (I think we drank a lot !). Some of the photos show Pram Races in Windsor Great Park, and others are of the Caravan holidays in Dorset and Cornwall. It would be great to hear from anyone who remembers me, or those good times. | baker@nildram.co.uk |
| Chris Bolt | Joined Poole Group in 1983. Went on to open groups in Wareham, Ringwood, Bournemouth and Christchurch. I was Secretary of the old Southern Area (which covered Weymouth up to Watford), Chairman of the Wessex Region and then Wessex Area when Southern split up. After standing down as WAC in 1990 I became the National Finance Officer on the NEC and Management and Finance SSC (later General Purposes Committee). Did that for two years until Carolyn took over and then I got involved in Development. Left in 1994 when I thought I became too old to take a lead in running the Federation (Associate membership started at 30 then). Moved to the Isle of Man in 1997 and still there. I'm still in contact with Francis Wallington but would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Any other old Plussers on the Isle? |
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| Jenny Brown (nee Mills) | I was a member of 18 Plus between March 1987 and March 1991 when I moved to North Yorkshire. I was with Wellingborough Group where I was Public Relations Officer. I was also one of a group of people who set up Higham 18 Plus, where I was PRO and Chairman. I had a lot of fun with Plus especially on the trips to Caister and 'Nick' House. Since moving north I have married the man I moved here to live with and had a daughter who is three. |
jenniferb@onetel.net.uk
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| Robert Cairney |
Member of Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, and
Tonbridge Groups between 1972 and 1980. I was chairman and held other
various positions on committees at all the groups. Went to the first
time the Easter weekend was held at Caister in 1975. Met my wife at
Tonbridge 18 Plus and was married in 1977. I am still married to the
same person. Eighteen Plus was a great group to belong to and still keep
in contact with ex members who have become good friends. I went to a few
national conferences and made some friends from other groups. It would
be nice to hear from anyone who might remember me.
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cairneys@crazyhouse5.freeserve.co.uk |
| Helen Casey (nee Fry) |
I joined Chelmsford 18 Plus around 1971 or 72
when we used to meet at the British Legion Hall on New London Road. Later, I
was a member of Grays group and then Havering. There was always something
going on - visits to other groups; completely mad things like dwile flonking
and raft racing (anybody else remember the scooter race on Galleywood
Common? ); folk nights and the infamous Weekends - I especially remember
Easter 1973 on the Isle of Wight in seemingly non-stop rain and gale force
winds and Caister 1975 when it snowed! Was anybody reading this on the
horrendous hovercraft trip round the IoW in a Force 10? I've never been so
glad to step back on dry land in my life! Then there were the Ron Gee
weekend trips to France and Belgium (including the Weize beer festivals). I
got to play coach courier on some of those - oh, happy days, trying not to
leave anyone behind at the comfort stop on the E40; staying patient with the
inevitable pratt who left his/her passport in the over-full boot of the
coach; coping with the travel sick, the hungover and the barmy - it was all
part of life's rich tapestry as somebody-or-other said. I married my husband, Terry Casey in 1973. Much to everyone's surprise, including our own, we're still together. He was a stalwart member of Grays group and Regional Public Relations Officer. Later, I was elected Vice-chairman of Grays group and Regional Secretary. I also got involved with the setting up and publication of SEAview, the Regional magazine which won the Norbury Trophy in 1976. I was, briefly, editor after that which probably explains why we never won the cup again! Terry was having a clear-out of some junk a few weeks ago and found some of those old magazines. What a lot of names and memories ..... Lesley Boardman, Diane Scammell, Alan Cable, Eddie King (of the saggy drawers, sorry, Sagittarius Disco), Ray Whyte, Tweedledum & Tweedledee (aka Ray and Eddie), Trevor and Sally Jones, Janet & Ian Yeo, Geoff & Brenda Midgeley, Paul Razzell, Mark Levine, Val and Greg Bond, Roy Cutting, Diane-from-Maldon, Pauline King (longtime ferocious guardian of Stumpy, the regional mascot), Liz & Jerry King, Mike Barnett, Vivienne ....where are they now? Family and work commitments caused us to drift away from 18 Plus around 1977/78 but it would be great to hear from any or all of the above and anyone else who remembers us. |
casey.hcf@ntlworld.com
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| Lara Collins (nee Faulks) |
I first joined Plus in 1988 and have been a member of Barnet, Enfield, Chingford & Romford. When I finally left in 2005 I was a member of Brentwood. I would be glad to hear from anyone that remembers me. Yes, I was that mad girl who used to turn up in fancy dress a lot, drink way too much but never had a hangover!! |
lalacollins@hotmail.com |
| Paul Copperthwaite | I was from Reading 18 Plus and also Maidenhead. I have recently been out with some Reading 18 Plussers for a drink. Would like to hear from anyone who knows of me, I am still the youngest member as far as I know. | pauljames216@hotmail.com |
| Michael Crooks | Hello to all who
remember me and those who don't. I was in Leicester 18 Plus from 1984 to
1991 / 2. I was Chairman for 18 months. I had a great time in plus
remembering TAG, WASH, Caister, Bedford Raft Race, but to name but a few.
AMMO. as well. I am trying to locate John and Terrie Dodds, I lost their address a while ago. Also anybody who wishes to get in touch with I. I moved to Bristol 8 years ago, and decided to stay. Unfortunately, in 2001 I had a stroke, For those who remember, I was a lorry driver, so I had my licence taken away. I am still on the sick and will be for another 12 months. I have no physical problems but struggle with concentration, stamina and short term memory. I am attending a computer course, hence my e-mail address. Look forward to being in touch. |
Michael.Crooks@student.cityofbristol.ac.uk |
| Maurice Darnell |
A member from 1973 -1975 & Vice Chairman for
my sins. Looe that holiday, Stoke on Trent, that was a hell of a time.
Some friends, Jerry / Big Sue / Richard / Roger. He finished up being
my best man but we don't talk about that day. Hope somebody is still
alive from that time.
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maurice.darnell@tesco.co.uk |
| Trevor Davies | I joined 18 Plus in Braintree early 70's & then moved to Bishops Stortford in 75. Went on many jaunts i.e. Looe, Letchworth, Ware, Hertford & many more. Been on various committees. Anyone out there remember old times? Now happily living in the Highlands. | saltymist1972@aol.com |
| Paul Deville | Hi. My previous
name was Paul Deville. I was known around the Yorkshire region for always having a guitar in my hand. I was on numerous committees and a regular at Caister, WASH, TAG, Bedford Raft Race, some conferences and most dances in our region over a 15 year period, during in which I constantly changed membership according to which group I was attending when it run out. I have been a member of Rothwell, Pudsey, Leeds Central, Bradford and Wharfedale. I also attended many other clubs during that period, including Wakefield, Harrogate, Horsforth, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, and Bingley. I organised one or two events for mass attendance, just for the fun of it. I'm looking out for Caroline Holindrake and Graham Illingworth, has any one heard of either of them recently? Me? Well I never did anything by half's, so I've had full gender reassignment and I am now called Ms Heather Beaumont. Please get in touch if you want to, or know of the whereabouts of either of these two people as I haven't spoken to either for too long. P.s. What happened to Robbie from Liverpool? Of all the Plussers I ever met I think he had the nicest personality (he was always pissed though). |
Vdeville@aol.com |
| Maurice Dilley |
Member first of Brighton group in 1974 and then Worthing group – still see a number of the local members from 3 decades! Had involvement at Sussex Region and South East Area and also involved with 3 ANC’s – Brighton in 1981, Worthing in 1986, bringing back memories of Mud, and the NEC Metropole in 1991. Mainly infamous for my involvement with the Easter Holiday at Caister from 1979 through to the late 80’s. Still at the same house in Worthing with Sue, who was also very involved with all the above activities! We join with a number of old members, mainly ex Easter Holiday committee members but not all, in the occasional week-end away. Very interesting to see a number of familiar names in the list. |
maurice_dilley@hotmail.com |
| Clare
Ding (nee Greaves) |
My name was Clare Greaves and I belonged to Luton 18 plus. I joined about 1984/85ish! I was on the committee for some time and had one holiday at Caister. I married Steve Ding from Hitchin and we now live in Stevenage. Would love to hear from anyone that remembers me!! | steven.ding1@ntlworld.com |
| Steven Ding | I joined Letchworth & Hitchin in about 1978 & held various committee positions. I was also on the Chiltern Regional committee as well. Dose any one remember the discos every Saturday night at venues like The Sparrowhawk, better known as the sweat box, Watford Leisure Centre, Broadway Hotel, and many more. How about the regional bowling and the moonlight blow at Hemel. And who can forget Caister, TAG & the Bedford Raft Race. I am now married & live in Stevenage with Clare (Johnson) from Luton plus. |
steven.ding1@ntlworld.com
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| Dave Dowson | I am an honorary life member. I was Bristol Group Chairman in 1974, South West Area Development Officer in 1975, and South West Area Chairman in 1976, 77 & 78. | davedowson58@hotmail.com |
| Felix Earnshaw |
I was a member of Hillingdon 18 Plus and
moved to Slough18 Plus in the 90's. I am trying to find a ex Hillingdon
member. Dose anyone know Gillian's email address or telephone number. I
would be very grateful. Thanks.
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felix@tal-paper.com |
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Anne Evers |
I was a member of Chester 18 Plus from 1982 to 1988, but known as "Big Anne" to differentiate me from "Little Anne"!! I was chairman for a while before heading off to the USA to work. My maiden name was Evers and people may remember me as working as a nanny. Names like Tony Hurst, Kerry Knight, Meirion Edwards, Anne Dod to name a few. Went to Caister a couple of times and have fond memories of eating fish fingers for the whole weekend, and camping in Llangollen. Love to hear from anyone who remembers me.Cheers!
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David (Dai) Francis
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I joined Harrow Group in 1966 but was 'persuaded' after a few weeks to get involved with opening a new group at High Wycombe and ended up for a year as it's first Chairman. Halcyon days - we had 105 members in that first year! Later I was Treasurer of Harrow, the Chiltern Region, and then for three years Treasurer of the newly formed Southern Area, finally taking over as it's Chairman when Val Rawnson (nee Polley) left to become HGS. In between that I was involved in opening groups at Hillingdon, Ealing, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Luton and Maidenhead (or, at least, those are the ones I can remember!). Oh yes, and I edited 'The Chiltern' (later 'Impact!') magazine for many years, running it off on a duplicator I bought off 'Viewpoint', the South East Area magazine. I'm currently living in Buckinghamshire and married to Carol, the girl I met at Harrow Group back in 1968. There's a small group of ex Harrow members who get together a couple of times a year, but we'd love to hear from anyone else who remembers us and the good old days! | david-francis@btconnect.com |
| Keith Galvin | I was a member of 18 Plus in the 80's and 90's. I was a member of Pudsey and Leeds Central and would love to get in touch with any one who new me from way back when. My wife and myself have lived all over the world since leaving Leeds in 1992 and are presenting living in Germany. I have kept the Plus spirit alive by organising social events in which ever country we have been living in. Cheers. | keith-new-u-bfg@hotmail.co.uk |
| Steven Glover | Had a lot of drinks and good laughs and met some good friends at Caister, Trentham and weekend booze ups .Don't see them anymore, so if you are around from Wallasey 18 Plus email me. It would be nice to hear from you. We met at The Bell and also Twenty Row, which just made a good fire. | glover46@ntlworld.com |
| Chris Gray | I was a member of Stafford 18 Plus group from about 1982 until 1989, It takes some remembering to get that far back. Most will remember me for being mad, the dressing up as Dame Edna Everage at the Mr 18 plus and for my drunken antics at Caster and TAG with my teddy called Mutley (I still have him). I think my best times were at TAG, I was the one who took the marquee and about 20 of us slept in it. From Stafford I went to York with my work (prison Service) and from there I now live in Brighton and work in London. I live in Brighton with my partner of 6 years (came out about 10 years ago). Some of my best memories are from my years with 18 plus and I made some good friends that it would be good to get in touch with again. Have a look at my web site. I am glad that 18 Plus is still going, and love the web site. The photo is of me and other members taken about 1986 ish...... Some will recognise Francis Wallington on the left. |
chris@chrisgray.net
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| Dave Gray | I'd like to contact old members and friends. I was a member of Doncaster, (from 1973) Rothwell and York 18 Plus before becoming a member of Darlington and opening North East Area groups with Keith Galvin and becoming Steering Committee Chairman of North East. My wife Susan was also a member and I moved to the North East when we got married. I'm a life member (141 or 142), I've lost my membership card. I've not been involved with 18 Plus for about 15 years. | terrahawk@200mph.org.uk |
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Karen Haigh (nee Rafe) |
I was a member of Sutton Coldfield 18 Plus in 1980 and then Wokingham and Bracknell. I married Andrew Haigh (met him at Wokingham and Bracknell) in 1987 and we now have two children born in 1991 and 1993. We moved to Long Island, USA in 1997 and live very happily here. Would love to hear from any ex-Sutton Coldfield or Wokingham and Bracknell people. Where are you Selena, Dave Hall et al? Had lots of fun at 18 Plus and remember Caister and other big events really well. Glad to see it is still going strong, although there does not seem to be a Bracknell group anymore. | KHaigh9531@aol.com |
| Carl Hall | I was a member of Leek 18 plus, but like a lot of groups folded. My nearest group was in fact Hanley, but found Leek more interesting. At the moment some of the old members and some new meet at the Polite Vicar in Newcastle-u-Lyme on a Thursday at 9.30. I am still in contact with Wendy Williams, Geoff Skinner, Gavin Eagles and John Hartley. I am still working and living in Newcastle. Hope to meet some more plussers old and new. Look forward to hearing from anyone out there. | c.hall@cwctv.net |
| Simon Halley | I was a member of Worthing 18 Plus Group for 8 years - 1988 to 1996, and had the most wonderful time, so many laughs and great memories. During my time in 'Plus' I was Group Publicity Officer and Secretary. It would be really great to hear from anyone who still remembers me, especially those members from Crawley, Kingston and Richmomd 18 Plus Groups as well. I still occasionally see old members from Worthing; Paul Kemp, Ade and Sue Munn and Richard 'Taff' Evans. | pompeyfan@fratton23.fsworld.co.uk |
| David Harding | Mr Eighteen Plus 1987, a competition well forgotten I'm sure. I have vivid memories of 18 Plus from the mid to late 80's. Still keep in touch with some old mates that belonged to Wokingham and Bracknell group. Main reason I came on the site was to find out if the logo has changed (which I see it has). My wife is icing a cake for my brother's 40th birthday cake and we wanted to put the old lion or tower logo on but can't quite remember the details. Still..... fond memories. Feel free to get in touch if you remember me. All the best, David. |
david66harding@yahoo.co.uk
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| Sue Hobbs | Was a member of Doncaster group for two years. Married Jeff from Barnsley group in 1988. What happened to Rowena , Kathy, Andy Ferguson and Steve Scruton. Had some great times, met Jeff at a Plus event, camping near Wakefield. I think it was called JAC. Living in Lincoln, married to Jeff with two daughters. I shall remain ever grateful to 18 Plus we have been married nearly 14 years and would never have met if I hadn't plucked up the courage and gone to that first meeting all those years ago. | sue.hobbs1@ntlworld.com |
| Alison Holland (nee Spencer) | Anyone
remember Clevedon 18 Plus? I was a member from 1987 until 1994 when the group sadly closed. I was Group treasurer, then Group chairperson, then Area chairperson of the South West Area attending Bristol, Taunton, Thornbury, Swansea and Gloucester groups on a regular basis. To say we had fun is putting it mildly. Many a night we dressed up in each others clothes! Many of us still remain friends. Some of us are just reaching the big 40 and a few have tipped over the edge. Wouldn't it be lovely to still be a part of something. |
steve@steveholland.wanadoo.co.uk |
| Sue Jeans (nee Hampton) | I belonged to Bath 18 Plus Group up until 1981. We use to meet in the Midland Hotel. I am now married, living in Wiltshire and still keeping in touch with Lorraine who was also a member. Love to hear from anyone who remembers me. | Smjeans@aol.com |
| Sue Jeffery (nee Pullen) | I was meeting with a former 18 Plusser and we want to have a reunion with anyone in the South and South West areas of England, who remember us. I belonged to Salisbury group during the late 80s and 90s. We visited the local groups of Fareham and Poole for various events. I achieved the lofty heights of Miss 18 plus locally followed by the Miss National title. I visited the Doncaster group and judged a sandcastle competition on a chilly beach in Grimsby followed by a lovely plate of fish and chips! We plan to have a party early next year so would love to hear from anyone who might be interested in meeting up again. | suzie@universal.wanadoo.co.uk |
| David Jenkins | Hi! After
having a jovial discussion with a work colleague of mine, and mentioning
about the Bedford Raft races and Eighteen Plus, he (being somewhat younger)
said he thinks that they no longer exist . So Google time! I must say that after reading all the other write ups that it bought back many happy memories. I met a lovely young lady there, who this year I will be celebrating 21 years of marriage with! Her name then was Jackie Tait... Gosh, just remembered about a few of us Luton & Dunstable mob formed `The Chiltern Rejects' with the backing group The Rejectiles'. We first performed at WASH I believe, around 1985ish.. We only could play 3 songs, including a Cliff Richard spoof about `Blow up Doll' to that immortal classic tune of `Livin' Doll'. I was a committee member at Luton achieving status of Chairman once! but preferred working in the background more. I was also on the raft building committee, producing rafts such as `Lucky lady' (No 13) a fantastic showboat raft that only just managed to scrape through scrutineering, a Clown car/circus theme, Batmobile, and would you believe it, yep the raft picture used on the raft race section of the website, our all singing pedal powered scorpion tank raft No 31 (built out of the paddles from the Mississippi showboat)...In all we won best dressed raft 4 times in a row. I never got to look after the shield once ! and don't even know what happened to it. So this is a request to join in and reminisce with former mad-heads...... |
djenkins@mtl-inst.com |
| Paul Jiggins | I was
a member of Redbridge from 1976 to 1986. I held various group committee
posts, as well as being London Thames Regional Chairman 1978 to 1979 and
East Anglia Area Training officer 1979 to 1982. The tour of duty was
completed as Honorary General Secretary from 1982 to 1985. I am still in touch with Gary Yanover, Philip Woolford, Robert Brett, Graham Dalby, Wendy and Richard Grant. 18 Plus gave me good friends and a lot of fun, I would be pleased to hear from anyone who remembers me? |
Paul.Jiggins@btinternet.com
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| Sue Jones (nee Chartres) |
I was in Reading 18 Plus from around 1969 to 1974. I married Dennis Jones (Ex Grays) who died 3 years ago. I am still in touch with Gwen (Pummell) and Frank Wallis, Glen (Maitland) and Jack Winsper, Rosemary (Heath) and Ivar James, Alden(?) and Roger Martin, Keith Hyde (ex High Wycombe). Keith's first wife, Margaret Heath, died nearly 6 years ago and he has remarried. Roger/Aldene and Jack/Glen are still in the Reading area but I now live in West Yorkshire and Gwen/Frank in Devon. Keith is in Kent. |
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| Stephen Lamprell |
Hi there to all you former plusses. I
joined plus in 1992 at the ripe old age of 29, when the club was strictly
for under 30's. I joined Enfield but moved to Redbridge when that collapsed.
I was active throughout the club and area for 10 years, but became too old
to be considered for too much longer. I left when I separated from my wife and am now living in Salisbury with my new wife and 3 year old son. Still in touch with a lot of the Redbridge members and a few others. If you recognise the surname my two sisters were members of Cheshunt in the 80's, Roisin and June. |
ssscyprus@msn.com
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| Paul Lane |
I was the publicity officer for Wimbledon 18 plus in the early nineties, I am now 39 and married with 3 girls. I am still in contact with quiet a few plussers. Feel free to contact me with a reference to this site in the subject line (just in case mailwasher gets you!). |
thelanesathome@blueyonder.co.uk |
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Mark Lewis (Life Member No 0102) |
Don't
know who will remember me and my wife Isabel (nee Hackett). |
m50lws@hotmail.co.uk |
| Nick Lloyd | Hi all those who remember me, and those who don't. Hmmm what happened how did I miss you :) Not been around for a while, I have in my time been a member of Woolwich (yes there was a group there), Darenth Valley, Thurrock, Bradford, errrr and attended most weekends (not when I first joined (Blame BR I was working most holiday weekends :( ). what more can I say, I've been Group Chairman, Publicity Officer, Treasurer and other positions. | Head.Office@lloyd-computers.com |
| Malcolm Locker | I was
a member of Luton and a (very) early member of the Dunstable group, being at
times Chairman and PRO back in the late 70s and the 80s. Owing to ancientdom
(I got over 30!) I had to leave and eventually lost touch. I married Karen
and we moved up to the frozen Wastelands of the North, or Telford as it is
known locally. Contrary to popular opinion, we do have the wheel here - (I
'borrowed' it from a parked car!) and other sophisticated things. I'd be pleased to hear from any ex Luton or Dunstable Plussers! |
malcolm@lightsmithsphoto.co.uk |
| Sonia Lovett | Member of King's Lynn, Leeds and York but frequent visitor to many, many more groups. Attended WASH, Caister, JAC, AMMO and TAG usually in fancy dress and mostly accompanied by Austin Stacey. Great memories, fun times. | sonia_lovett@hotmail.com |
| Debbie Martin | Trying to trace any members that went to Havering 18 plus in the 1990's. Love to hear from ya. | Martinbrit1@aol.com |
| John & Pat Mee | We were members of Tonbridge group around 1965 to 1970. Still in touch with Wendy Chalklen (nee Trebilcook) & husband Ray. Occasionally see Alan Pleasance, David Blakely. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers us. | mee.sirius@virgin.net |
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Joanna Miller (nee Williams) |
Stafford 18 Plus member for quite a few
years. Very happy memories of Caister and TAG and the numerous discos.
Still in touch with a few old members, Marion (my sister) and Stewart
Matthews, Richard Thomas, Chris Gray and a few others. Would be
interested to hear from any of the many friends I made and lost touch
with.
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kevin@kevjmiller.freeserve.co.uk |
| Ian Mitchell |
I was a member of Castle Bromwich 18 Plus in
1975 which met at the Digby Hotel in Water Orton. I eventually became
chairperson of the group. My girlfriend at the time was Felicity
Pratley, who became Miss Castle Bromwich 1975. Other members of the
group at the time were,.Susan Reeves.
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Ianmitchell1@aol.com |
| David Mortimer-Kelly |
I was a member of Wellingborough 18 Plus
from about 1982 through to 1986/87. My memory has never been the same
since. I am wondering if Wellingborough Plus is still active? Hooray! If
not, when did it demise? Aw Shucks!
My apologies for my misspent youth with 18
Plus and foot in mouth (also huge amounts of food). Ah, those were happy
days, long hair and self-esteem, all a distant memory. Hmm, now where
was I, oh yes I'm sitting here at the computer. Anyway, as I was just
about to say, I thought it was a good idea this Plus Reunited business
and I would be happy to put something down for the record. You never
know, someone out there may just about remember me.
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| Phil Muskett | I
joined St Albans 18 Plus in 1975, having gone along to the opening night,
and continued as a member there until the mid 80s. During my time in 18 Plus
I was Chairman of the old Chiltern Region, as well as working in various
roles on the St Albans Committee. I made many good friends through 18 Plus, and a few of us are currently trying to arrange a reunion of St Albans 18 Plus members. |
phil.muskett@ntlworld.com |
| Bob Nanke | I was part of Wellingborough 18 Plus from 1977 to 1982. Nostalgia is knocking at the door, I moved to Canada in 1987 and have lost touch with all my old friends. Glad to see 18 Plus is still alive and kicking. Although memories of TAG, Caister and camping trips are dim (probably due to the alcohol ingested during the activities) they still bring happiness. | nankeb@novachem.com |
| Mike Norbury | I
joined the Knutsford 18 Plus Group in 1963 when only 17 (but don't tell
anyone!). At that time there were so many groups in the North-West that we
soon had to split to two regions, Cheshire and Lancashire. Many of the
Knutsford members became REC, AEC and NEC members including John Bashford,
who was on National and myself who, via regional and area, became National
Publications Officer - launching and editing the first 18 Plus News (when it
was still in paper!). Moving down to work in London in 1968 I joined Crystal Palace Group where I later became chairman. I was at several National Conferences and the wonderful Advance '67 conference in London where we brought together names like Lord Soper, Chris Chataway and Roy Hudd (see the history elsewhere on the website). These were the days of Ron Ferguson, Jim Shaw, Geoff Shaw, Mike Souter, John Pite, Tim Hulme, John Aitchison, Jeff Huddart, Tony Dunn, Graham Cooper and many others too numerous to mention (or the aging memory can't remember). A few weeks ago a fellow member of Knutsford Group in the 60's, Geoff Sanderson died, and it was at his funeral (attended by a handful of old members) that we started talking about the "old days". Through this I've located an old friend and "Plusser" in New Zealand and we're even thinking of a reunion next year. The thought that 2007 will also be FORTY years after I presented the very first Norbury Trophy IS VERY SCARY!!!! May I invite anyone who knows or remembers anyone from Knutsford in the 60s to shout, please - also any of the groups which we founded or with whom we were close... Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Northwich, Wythenshawe, Lymm, Eccles, Cheadle, Stockport, Bolton, Denton, Sale, Altrincham, Chester, etc., etc., etc!!!!!! Success to all of you! |
miken_kml@hotmail.com |
| Michael Page | Hi its Mike from Hull. Would like to hear from anyone who can remember me from the late 80's.Those camping weekends, sandcastle building at Cleethorpes and golfing at Donny. | mpageuk@yahoo.com |
| Kevin Pitt | I was a member of Pelsall (West Midlands) from about 1978 - early '80s, which I joined with my old school pal Jon Thickett. After a short break I re-joined 18 Plus with Wednesbury Group, of which I later became Chairman. I left in 1986 after marrying Tracey (life moves on). I have loads of excellent if fading memories of 18 Plus, the organisation that defined my early adulthood and made me what I am today (40-something greying father of two!). What really sticks in my mind are the zany activities, boozy holidays at Caister, TAG and something called MAD, but above all the friendships that were made with people from across the country. If anyone reading this is thinking about joining: stop thinking - go on and DO IT. If anyone reading this happens to remember me please get in touch. I'm too old to re-live those days but not too young to reminisce. | kevin@pittkm.fsnet.co.uk |
| Sue Poskitt (nee Dixon) | Hi. Anyone from Rotherham 18 Plus. I went from 78 to 86 and attended lots of discos, concerts, Caister, TAG, Clipstone etc. etc. etc. Would like to here from anyone else who was there at that time and see what they have been up to. | susie5547@talktalk.net |
| Jackie Purver (nee Gwilliams) | Hello Redbridge Plus. I am an ex member of Woodford 18 Plus. My maiden name use to be Jacqueline Ann Gwilliams, now age 44; still feel 18! I work in Sainsbury's, George Lane E18. I was married, but now separated, to a Mr. Stephen Purver, hence now Mrs Jacqueline Purver. I have two children. Emma age 17, has moved out to her grandparents a long story! My son, age 14 is a pain in the neck! I belong to Greens Health Club, Chingford; a great place for meeting people. Does age really matter? It's your personality experience of life etc. is it not. Do you remember Paul Marvin, Michael Malter, Cathy Adams just to name a few? We are all still around and grown up with families. Anyway, I look forward to receiving a reply very soon. Nice to see you are still a strong group of young people! | jackiepurver@btinternet.com |
| Jennie Quigly (nee Greenhill-Jeffery) | I was
a member of Crawley 18 Plus from 1973 to 1979 in The Appletree, West Green (and very briefly in 1971 were we met in the Airport Hotel and then in Tilgate Park.) During my time at the Appletree, I was an Hostess, PRO, Treasurer and for some mad reason, the Chairman. My memories of that time are these. The carnival floats we made, Noddy 1974, The Flintstones 1975, and Peter Pan 1976. We always won the class cups and best in show cup . They were always pulled around the procession route by the strong lads. The dances we held, that were always well supported by all the other local groups, for which we were very grateful. Easter at Caister 1976 and 1978 (once with Noel Edmonds with the Radio One Show) and at Looe with the late Johnny Walker 1974. I also went on a 18 plus holiday to Palma in Mallorca in 1976 (7?). I can remember it was a very grotty hotel, very basic. What will always stay in my mind was the landing at Gatwick . Due to delays, we had to stop over in Brussels and we were put up in a very posh (in those days anyway) hotel. While coming into land, very late at night, at Gatwick we entered a storm and were all asked to go to the back of the plane!!! We were certainly thrown about a bit as we came in, it was quite scary. Can anyone else remember this? I had a great time being a member of 18 Plus, made good friends, some I try to stay in contact with. I meet my husband at 18 Plus, I think he first came to our AGM that I was chairing. Luckily he came back the next week. We have been married now for 27 years and have two children, Becky who is 25 and Tim who is 19. |
jen@quigly.info |
| Steve Ralph |
Member of the famous Warley group from
1978ish where I took on many roles on the committee, moving to Regional
committee then Mid West Area Chairman, finishing as a co-opted Plus News
Editor around 1985. A big Hi ya to everyone who remembers Plus at that
time including the famous "HIT SQUAD" at T.A.G. Now living by the sea in
sunny Dorset.
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dorset.baggie@virgin.net |
| Bev Raymond | I was
a Stevenage and Letchin Plus member in the late 70's and early 80's. I would really love to contact Dave Coates who was treasurer of Chiltern Region and won the national award for Treasurer one year.. I remember that ANC when he got his award. I was sooo pleased for him. I am still in touch with Nellie Savage who was at Wilmslow and then Croydon 18 Plus; not bad after 20 years and living 12000 miles apart. And for those that heard the rumours - yes it was true I did have a baby, but my baby is now 21 years old, and for all those that knew me then, I have not changed. My daughter, ohh nooo, is just like me, except very tall and skinny but cheeky just like her mother. Err.. why 12000 miles apart. Because I moved to Australia in 1983 and I am still here living the good life. Would love to hear from anyone from 18 Plus who now resides in Australia, especially Adelaide SA. But if anyone can find Dave Coates from Stevenage I would be really really happy to be able to contact him again. Cheers Bev. |
bevray10@bigpond.com |
| Glyn Rhodes | Delighted to see 18 Plus is still thriving although the North West area (as it was known then) seems somewhat depleted since my days in the early 1980s. Back then I was involved primarily with Macclesfield 18 Plus group and was instrumental in the revival of the Congleton group. We also had groups from Knustford, Wilmslow, Sandbach and Northwich (glad to see one of the biggest groups still survives) and a new group was started at Leek (I hope I remembered them all). We used to regularly visit each others group nights as we each had different ones and we were quite a close knit set of groups. I would have loved to have continued to be involved with 18 Plus but various commitments took me away from it all. Those weekly area dances were something else - each group took turns to organise it in their area. Then of course there were the annual "excursions" to Caister (I remember seeing Paul Young in Q Tips there before he became famous) and Trentham Gardens in Stoke. I gained many new friends in 18 Plus, some of whom I still see occasionally. I wonder whatever happened to the rest? There are so many names I remember - we were all kept in order by the North West area chairman, Tony Podmore. You may be interested to know that several 18 Plus groups have been created on the Friend's Reunited website - worthy of a visit if you have never been there. | glyn@glynicus.co.uk |
| Vincent Roberts |
Hi I am Vince, one of the first members of
Romford. I am single again and say hello to all. If anyone knows of
Chris Golds whereabouts let me know. I go to the Cauliflower in Seven
kings most weekends and speak to Alan and Gavin Barking.
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vincent.roberts@tesco.net |
| John Salmon |
Enfield 18 Plus. Tuesday Nights at The Hop Poles Enfield. John Salmon 1976-1980ish looking to hear from old members who remember those crazy days. |
jvsalmon@lycos.co.uk |
| Stuart Sanderson | Would like to meet up with any members who remember me from the sixties. Joined Oxford Group in 1965, helped start the first Abingdon Group which met on a barge on the River Thames, and went on to become Midland Area Chairman 1969 to 1972. Married Sheila, a member of Northampton Group. We would both particularly like to make contact with our best man at our wedding; Ron Shaw of Rugby 18 Plus Group. | sandersonstuart@hotmail.com |
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Terry Severn |
Member of Castle Point 18 Plus from 1977 - 1984. The best years of my single life. Would love to hear from any body who remembers me. Great Times. Great Friends & Great Fun. |
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| Colin Shaul |
Hi. I used to be with Southampton, joining at
end of 1989 and then helping with many events, including dances such as the
great ones in the middle of the New Forest, being the last minute DJ that
night. Went to a number of Caisters, met loads of great people in the Wessex
areas, used to dance my socks off!!! Help set up (rescued the weekender
going to a wrong site in Bognor) relocating the fantastic event then held at
Little sea, Weymouth. Then got the Bridport event up and running in 2003 but
had to take a back step due to some personal reasons at the time. Still in
touch sometimes with the DJ at that event, Paul Amos, who was a Bournemouth
member I think. Met Christine MacLeod (ex Guildford) who I set up Surrey
LeRoc (www.leroc.biz) with (many people
know Ceroc jive) which took me away from Southampton late 1983 and I lost
touch with some great people. These were some of the great days in my life,
so if any one remembers me? Bad at remembering names but remember Gerry,
chairman at Southampton and Miss 18 Plus Sue from Salisbury. So many great
nights!! Left a stack of photo albums when I left to the group, so lost a lot of memories, so if you recall me, please get in touch. Cheers. |
leroc@talk21.com |
| Pete Sincock |
I joined Winchester 18 Plus in 1977.. I was
also a member at Petersfield and Eastleigh at various times. A few of us
would travel around the 'patch each evening. Monday, Petersfield,
Wednesday, Totton, Thursday, Southampton and Friday, Winchester. And
with so much to choose from for the weekend!! Later Eastleigh opened,
Petersfield closed, and Winchester changed to Wednesday. I married an
Eastleigh girl in 1986 and my membership lapsed. In 1990 I found myself
living alone and was invited to a Winchester 18 Plus re-union. By this
time I was considered too old, so lied about my height and joined again.
The group was by now much smaller and everyone got on with everyone
else. We had several group holidays, canal boating, a cottage in the
Lake District and a castle in Wales. Sadly the Winchester group closed
in 1997. It would be great to hear from anyone who may remember
me. Those days seem so far away now.
All the best, glad to see plus is still going. |
pja.sincock@ntlworld.com |
| Andy & Gaynor Smith | We were members of Wellingborough 18 Plus from the late 1970's until mid 1980's. Went to many Tags, Caisters and Raft races. We still keep in touch with some old friends from the group of those days but would really like to hear from any one who we have lost touch with. | GDoubledUp@aol.com |
| David Smith (Smudge) |
I joined Fenland 18 Plus in1980. I married Jenny in 1984 and have two children but have now divorced. Gary Moxon now works with me and we want to know where the old members of Fenland 18 Plus are. |
david.smith6003@ntlworld.com |
| Kim & Trevor Smith |
Former stalwarts of (absolutely) Barking 18 Plus. |
trevor_smithuk@yahoo.co.uk |
| Christopher Snell | I was a member of Lincoln group from 1985 to 1988. These were some of my best times, the friends I found through the group where what I called real friends. Unfortunately I left the group and moved on but I didn't keep in touch with anyone. This was a mistake and I would love to hear from my old mates just to catch up with old times. I live in Wiltshire now and am married with two girls (from Sleaford). | im.here@btinternet.com |
| Mike Souter |
Member of
the Federation in the very early sixties through to 1970. My home group was
Maidstone, where we met at the Oddfellows hall on Fridays, and after closing
time at Highfield House (an amateur drinking and pulling club). In my time I
was privileged to serve 18 Plus as group, region and area chairman ( but not
all at once! ). Those were the halycon days of a National membership
of ten thousand, and a South East Area membership of four thousand - but the
South East Area then included Anglia and Southern areas. In the late '80s and early '90 I was disinterred and joined the Easter Holiday Committee and remember well the Easter when four thousand attended Caister. I had a wonderful time with 18 Plus and met so many friendly people. Best wishes to all those who are now, or who have been members. Anyone who remembers me from way back when, would be really most interested to hear from you. |
mhjs@tesco.net |
| Geof Spavins | I joined 18 Plus in 1977ish and was a member, and held various committee positions at the Loughborough group until 1982 when I left Loughborough to join the wide world of the armed forces. I remember the outings, parties and various events with great fondness. I would very much like to know what happened to all the groups from this area, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Beeston ... et al, they seem to have disappeared from the listings. My children are now just about coming to the age where they would like to join an 18 Plus group. I would also love to hear from anyone who may remember me from those halcyon days. |
geofspa@hotmail.com geofspa@yahoo.com |
| Paul Styles | I joined Bromley 18 Plus 1981, had some brilliant times there until someone decided to disband the group and call themselves Bromley 2000. I then emigrated to Bexley 18 Plus from 1984 with my big brother and quite a few ex Bromley members, I think about 10 of us altogether. I could never wait for Caister to come around quickly enough. Does anyone know what happened to Joan Eades? I can't remember what group she was from, but she and a few others (I cant remember names) did a wonderful job at Caister every year that I went. The other thing that I have 18 Plus to thank for is meeting my lovely wife. From 1988 to 1990 I then emigrated to Welling 18 Plus as Bexley were having some problems, funny how the problems seem to follow me around. I finally left 18 Plus in 1990 due to other commitments, you know the usual excuses. It would be good to hear from anyone who remembers me. | Pastyles@aol.com |
| Shirley Sweetland | I was
a member of the Kennington group around 1961-65 and had a great time at the
club. I met my husband when he drove the coach from Kennington to Tunbridge
Wells for the annual Christmas get-together of the different branches of the
club on 19th December, 1964.
Are there any ex-south London members out there? Regards, Shirley Sweetland, Perth, Western Australia |
shirleysweetland@iprimus.com.au |
| David Taylor | I was a member of Bromley (Kent) group in 1979 till I moved to West London. I became chairman of Chiswick 18 Plus and then became Surrey Region Chairman. I would like to contact members from Chiswick & Bromley and as they say on radio, anyone else who knows me! |
artycrafty@ntlworld.com
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| Alan Wakefield | I was member of the Bristol 18 Plus group in the seventies. I met my wife Jenny Hilton (Milton Keynes group) at the '76 Belgium Beer Festival. We are still together and would love to hear from any one who remembers us. | alan.wakefield@btinternet.com |
| Maurice Walshe | I joined
Bedford 18 Plus in 81or 82. I used to share an office with Nigel Pendal who
dragged me along to a couple of events and to help with the Raft Race.
I did a number of roles for the Raft Race, Accommodation, Race organizer and
Entertainment officer and on region/area committee’s. I also was the Caister booking agent for I think 10 plus years on. Good Friday morning I always think of the ballot for tickets and the hot crossbuns that where provided during the draw. I also had some minor roles in helping out with security at Caister along with Steve Amos and Dave Domoney. I think technically I am still a member I was a life member from around 85 onwards and I did go to 60th bash. Currently I am working at THUK and I have a Blog at Haunting Thunder. |
maurice@thuk.co.uk |
| Ian Warburton | I was a member of Thanet 18 Plus from July 1970 to September 1972. We used to meet on a Monday at the George, King St, Margate. At the time I was working in the general office at the Thanet District Hospital. I became Publicity Officer, Vice-Chairman and finally Chairman for 6 months. I then changed jobs and moved to Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry. I joined Coventry 18 Plus straight away and duly did another six month stint as Chairman but left 18 Plus for good early in 1974 because of increasing pressures on my time. I shall always be grateful to 18 Plus for giving me access to new friendships at that time. In case anyone wants to know what I'm doing now, I moved to Northumberland in 1976 and have been here ever since. I took early retirement from the NHS in 1999 and am now a freelance proof-reader and market research interviewer. I am married with a grown-up family and my main interests today are the Methodist Church and choral singing. | iwarburton_2000@yahoo.com |
| Teresa Ward | Hello there! Found this site by accident so here I am. Former Hemel member (early 80s). PRO, Vice chairman and then Chiltern Region Secretary when Dave Combes was Chairman. Read Steve Ding's piece, yes, remember every single thing he mentioned. Why did we love The Sparrowhawk so much; but they were always good nights. Anyone remember the Hemel Panto, which we took on the road as well? After all that organising in my youth, I now have an event management company www.twcevents.co.uk and a training consultancy www.twc4.co.uk. Something must have rubbed off! |
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| Paul Woods | Harrow
Group Chairman circa. 1981 - 1982. Would love to hear from anyone who attended Harrow 18 Plus around the above dates, and who may remember me! Can we ever forget those early 80's Caisters, some truly awful ANC's, and Disco-dammit. Does anyone still keep in touch from those years, maybe Duffy Brooks, 'Doc Cook, The Hendon Posse, National Darts Finals in dreadful Hotels, etc.etc. Hope to hear from any of you soon. |
Pcwcollector@aol.com |
| Cliff Workman |
Founder member of Swindon 18 Plus in 1972, and later Chairman and Treasurer
of the old South West Area. I owe so much to 18 Plus as so many do. I have always wanted to keep in touch with those friends in my local group and our twin groups at Bath and Corsham. Regular reunions have been held over the years and bring together old members from around the world, now spread as far as Australia. To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the opening of the Swindon group a reunion is being held on 5th October aimed at the members from the 1972 -1978 period. Anyone who was a member then is invited to send me an e-mail for details. Is there anyone out there from the Bath and Corsham groups who remember the socials with Swindon group, or travelled with us to The Isle of Wight, Looe, Caister or TAG? Send us an e-mail! |
cbworkman@btinternet.com |
| Gary Yanover |
Was committee member of Redbridge 18 Plus second half of 1970's and involved in setting up London and South East area (Treasurer). Moved to the Netherlands in 1979. Would like to hear from any old friends. Still in touch with Paul Jiggins and Kathy King (Nee Cooper). |
g.yanover@wanadoo.nl |
