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Dave
This week we have had another former Goldings Boy contact us,his name is Ted Harris who was at Goldings 1949-52.
Born in Enfield March 1936
He was a Wimbledon Ball Boy 1950-51-52.
His House was Macall and was trained as a Carpenter.
Some of the boys names he remembers,Mike Jarvis,Alwinkle twins,and Forbes was House Captain at the time.If you go onto House's on the site and look up Macall he is kneeling extreme right with his hand on his knee.Lets hope he makes it to the re-union.Nice to hear from you Ted,Goldings Old Boys and Staff.
15 August 2017
Mike reply
From : M Justice
Date : 12/08/2017 - 10:09 (GMTDT)
To : monica@monicaporter.co.uk
Subject : Re: Missing, and Found

Dear Monica

Thank you again for your last email with regards to putting something in to Missing, and Found in the Daily Mail for approximately three months time. This is absolutely fantastic, however the reason for this email is that I'd like to invite you to our Reunion on 7th October 2017 which would give you an opportunity of talking to many of the Goldings Old Boys who were brought up in Barnardo's homes. Some have absolutely fantastic stories, after leaving the Homes, one of the Old Boys who was at Goldings fought in the Korean War and was awarded the Military Medal, again the Old Boy who will be 100 the day after the Reunion, was one of those who found the Enigma machine on a German submarine that they boarded. He also has other aspects of his life, that are quite fantastic and his brain is in full working order. I can assure you, you will not be bored by the conversation that you can have with us Old Boys.

We could also take a photograph of any individual who may be looking to meet up with somebody who they've not seen since their childhood which again, would make a nice story. Bearing in mind thousands of boys went through the William Baker Technical School, Goldings, after being taught a trade. There are some wonderful stories about the slave labour that we were by many of the people who employed us. There will also be some stories that you would not be able to report!

I will close now but do hope you can attend. We can make all the necessary arrangements for you if you're coming by train and get you collected from the station. I've attached the programme of events of the day.

With kind regards,
Mike Justice MBE
14 August 2017
Monicas reply
From : monica@monicaporter.co.uk
Date : 08/08/2017 - 14:16 (GMTDT)
To : M Justice
Subject : Re: Missing, and Found

Well i am happy to put your story in but it would have to wait 2 or 3 months and i would need a photo to go with it.
cheers,

Monica Porter
freelance journalist
www.monicaporter.co.uk
14 August 2017
Mikes Reply
From: M JUSTICE
Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 9:34 AM
To: Monica Porter
Subject: Re: Missing, and Found

Dear Monica,

I take this opportunity of thanking you for answering my email. You're one of the few people in journalism that have actually answered me and I really do appreciate it. I'm so sorry that you cannot assist us, as I actually believe that the story appertaining to all us old Dr Barnardo's boys, so many that have been successful in their lives whether it be the late Leslie Thomas, Justin Faschineau and Bruce Oldfield, Madeline Bell and of course, Iris Williams to name but a few. However, we have many successful Old Boys who may not be as well known as those I've mentioned, but they have wonderful stories of their successes in life after leaving Dr Barnardo's.

I again, appreciate you responding to my email, it was much appreciated.

Kind regards,
Yours sincerely,
Mike Justice MBE
14 August 2017
Monicas reply
From : monica@monicaporter.co.uk
Date : 07/08/2017 - 14:41 (GMTDT)
To : M Justice
Subject : Re: Missing, and Found

Hello, i work quite far in advance and always have a big backlog of stories to get in so i am not sure i could do your story in time for your reunion.
regards,

Monica Porter
freelance journalist
www.monicaporter.co.uk
14 August 2017
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