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I have recently discovered your interesting website. I lived
in Ainsdale in the late 40's early 50's and I and my sister attended St Johns School.
I was a pupil there from 1945/1949 and my sister 3 years behind. I was a member of
St Johns choir from approx 1949 to 1952. I have vivid memories of the vicar at the
time, Anthony Dixon. I can recall too the choir vestry and learning how to ring
the church bell before each service. My sister Barbara was married at the church
to Brian Jackson in October 1962. I'd really like to hear from anyone of that
era who may remember us.
John Nicholas
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia - March 16th, 2005
I was at St John's primary school from 1958 to 1963,
and whilst I was not a regular chorister, as was my oldest friend, John Seddon,
who I see has already contributed to this site, our school assembly took place
in the church every Friday morning, presided over by Reverend Dixon. These
schooldays shine brilliantly in my memory.
I must say I'm a little baffled, not to say disappointed
by the number of messages left on this board by people who have just been
placing messages on websites at random.
Steve Millard
Little Chalfont, BUCKS - August 7th, 2003 at 8pm
A note from the Editor - We were a little baffled and
disappointed too, which is why we removed the automatic submission of entries.
You should see the entries I deleted!
great website, marveloous how God can even use the
web
pat <patrickdavison@hotmail.com>
bath, Avon uk - Friday, October 25, 2002 at 12:34:21 (BST)
Well, it's Wednesday and I'm sitting near my cat,
sipping on a coke and surfin' for interesting sites. There are not many good
homepages in german internet to this topic. A friend from Berlin give me your
link. Thank you for the resources. Keep up the good work! - P.K.
Peter
Germany - Wednesday, October 02, 2002 at 09:55:55 (BST)
Hi! I'm Ian. You have a nice and usefull website.
I am working for online as seen on tv store. I find your site while searching
for related sites and It's a pleasure to sign your guestbook. Thanks!
as seen on tv product <harrison_ian@yahoo.com>
Texas, Texas USA - Tuesday, October 01, 2002 at 11:31:07 (BST)
We did not realise that such lovely windows were so
close to home. I was actually born in Southport in 1945. We have visited Cathedrals,Abbeys,Priories
and churches all over England to view the stained glass. Hope to visit you very
soon. Michael Holmes & Christine Whaite
Michael Holmes <mick.j.holmes@baesystems.com>
Great Eccleston, Lancashire UK - Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 14:18:45 (BST)
Hello! Amy Catering San Diego California. Thank you
for letting me sign your guestbook and thank you for your website. Glad you
are here.
Amy
San Diego, CA US - Saturday, September 14, 2002 at 22:21:53 (BST)
Hi Everybody. Wish I did your graphics. Great work.
I found you at a free dating service site for adult personals believe it or
not. One of the personal ads at the dating service referred to your site as
a favorite. Amazing what you can find doing online dating huh? Email me if you
want at beatrice_tran@hotmail.com.
Beatrice
Cleveland, Ohio US - Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at 19:03:08 (BST)
Hello my name is Cisco. English language is my second
language . I visit sites like yours to learn new english vocabulary words and
improve my english grammar . I hope to have effective communication and business
communication for a new job in US. I learned a new word of the day from your
site. I plan to be public speaking and business writing better now from your
site. Thank you.
Cisco
Bogota, Putumayo Colombia - Thursday, September 05, 2002 at 09:01:01 (BST)
Greetings to you and your guests. Love what you’ve
done with your site. As an educator I can say you have great communication skills.
Catherine
La Mesa, Ca US - Friday, July 12, 2002 at 09:49:13 (BST)
Wow! You’ve found yourself a great business opportunity.
Good luck! And great site by the way! none.
Cynthia
San Diego, Ca US - Wednesday, July 10, 2002 at 09:28:41 (BST)
I was invited to view your wonderful website by one
of your parishoners, Arthur Ledger. It was very informative and lovely to see.
The church reminds me of the one where my wife of 32 years and I were married.
The stained glass windows and organ are beautiful. The war memorial is quite
awe inspiring as I have only read about the history of England in the wars.
The descriptions of the parts and areas of the curch were ideal to help me visualize
what my new friends experience. May your congregation continue to be a light
in the wilderness for those in search. And may the Church be our guide as we
in the U.S., and all our allies, find ourselves in a war against terrorism.
Blessings upon us all.
Cliff Smith <webmaster@electroservice.com>
Fairfield, Ohio USA - Sunday, May 26, 2002 at 16:26:14 (BST)
Well done on your site here. Please feel free to visit
my site and sign the guestbook, better still add your own site to our Christian
community directory. There is always hope, especially if we stick together,
support each other, so please join and become a member of 2 Be Friends, and
lets comfort and support each other and have a laugh as well doing so. Your's
Webby-Lee of 2 Be Friends Christian Community (Where friends matter). http://www.2befriends.com
Webby-Lee
UK - Sunday, May 12, 2002 at 19:36:23 (BST)
visited your lovely church again last saturday . the
window above the altar is really beautiful.
anne murphy <annetmurphy@yahoo.com>
kiltoom, athlone, roscommon ireland - Tuesday, May 07, 2002 at 21:44:34 (BST)
Good site!
lammert
Netherlands - Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at 14:16:34 (GMT)
I was a chorister from around 1963 until about 1969.
Fred Roberts was the organist. My father was also in the choir. I can still
recall the carvings on the choir stalls - though never contributed to them myself
I hasten to add. Nice to see the church is still thriving.
John Seddon <seddon_john@hotmail.com>
Gwernymynydd, Flintshire Wales - Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 14:32:51 (GMT)
Hi , my name is Elen Gordon.
Elen Gordon <elengordon@gordon.ru>
California United States - Sunday, December 09, 2001 at 23:30:55 (GMT)
Posting New E mail address , greetings to any former
choir boys from the late mid 60's.
Neil Fraser <nfraser13@cogeco.ca>
st catharines, ontario canada - Saturday, November 24, 2001 at 21:04:34 (GMT)
I was christened at St. John's when I was three months
old in 1978 and years later confirmed too. I also have many happy memories of
my time with the Pathfinders from the late 80s until the early 90s. This is
a wonderful site!
Katherine Wilde <kathywilde@hotmail.com>
London, England - Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 13:40:57 (GMT)
Just surfed in. Looks great so far.
Joe Wallace <joegh@ertycom.com>
Newcastle, CA USA - Thursday, November 08, 2001 at 02:47:39 (GMT)
I like this site. Keep it up!
Leanne Collins <l.collins@btinternet.com>
Oakville, ON Canada - Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 00:52:21 (GMT)
I must admit it is an awesome site!My best wishes
to you all! Peace!
Pastor Piccolo <pico@unorome.it>
New Orleans, Louisiana United States - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 20:36:05
(BST)
Hi there! I just bumped into your site, and I kind
of enjoyed it. Keep it up! :-) Au revoir! Take care!
Jean Duvalle <jeanduvalle@engineer.com>
New Orleans, Louisiana United States - Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 09:05:21
(BST)
Great. Thanks!
Ilona <ilonas@home.com>
Buffalo, NY USA - Friday, October 19, 2001 at 18:59:00 (BST)
neat. i like the site.
garry <dgarry@petro-neat.com>
Toronto, ON Canada - Friday, October 19, 2001 at 16:19:08 (BST)
I've had to remove some entries and links because
the facility was being abused. Regards. Paul - webmaster
Paul Ellis <paul@stjohnsainsdale.org.uk>
Liverpool, Merseyside UK - Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 18:06:59 (BST)
Hi! What a nice place!
Aika Miura <A_miura@idols.jp>
NY, New York United States - Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 05:19:27 (BST)
Hi from Canada!
Mila Jackson <mila.max@sympatico.ca>
Toronto, ON Canada - Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 19:32:29 (BST)
I misspelled my email address on my last mail to you.
Anyways, keep the site up!
Eldon Barclay <eldonba@mtaonline.net>
Collegedale, CA USA - Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 07:04:19 (BST)
You will be hearing from me soon. Thanks
Milton Lewis <kdl@fastransit.net>
Lake Charles, MI USA - Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 05:52:14 (BST)
Good web with cool info. Thanks.
Everd Linten <elin345@aol.com>
Henderson, KY USA - Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 02:50:02 (BST)
Good job! Thanks!
Gary Shafer <jdb183@radar.com>
Naches, NY USA - Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 00:11:55 (BST)
Reciprocal visit to your site. Very intersting and
maybe one or two ideas to pick up on for our site!!
Paul Cayton <yeadon@churchnet.org.uk>
Yeadon, West Yorkshire England - Monday, October 08, 2001 at 21:13:50 (BST)
Cool Site. Wish there were more like this one on the
Net.
Ron Reisebericht
- Saturday, October 06, 2001 at 13:16:38 (BST)
love this site
tony <tonyfran@webtv.net>
San Clemente, CA USA - Friday, October 05, 2001 at 00:29:00 (BST)
Really nice place. Thanks!
Rita Miller <ritamiller@terra.es>
United States - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 04:50:27 (BST)
Liked the site. Thanks!
Felicia Boutin <tex2309@cfl.rr.com>
Toronto, ON Canada - Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 21:46:59 (BST)
Good site! Thanks!
Rosa Alex <rosa.alex@canada.com>
- Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 05:18:34 (BST)
Enjoyed the site.
Art Bell
USa - Friday, August 24, 2001 at 08:52:03 (BST)
Great web page.I attended St Johns from 1950's until
1970's .Hoping to revisit tomorrow
Gill Neale nee Walduck <GillNeale1710@aol.com>
Wallasey, Merseyside England - Saturday, August 04, 2001 at 15:57:54 (BST)
Enjoyed looking at the photographs immensely, but
where is a picture of the exterior. We are church photograph collectors. Keep
up the good work.
Carole Handley <jack.handley@BTInternet.com>
Halifax, West Yorkshire England - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 01:40:45 (BST)
Thought I would sign! "There is no such thing as a
moral or an immoral book. Books are well written or badly written." Oscar Wilde
(1854 - 1900)
Jenny Simpson
Hoboken, NJ USA - Monday, July 23, 2001 at 18:07:17 (BST)
Thought it would post my new EM at st Johns from 57
to 63 , sang in the choir at church for a few years after that, fond memories
of all from that Era , Ron Ringer , Peter Brown, Andrew Bouton , Stewart Caven
,Alan Hughes ,Brian Wilks , Tom Stopforth and others I am sure I will remember
later.
neil fraser <nfraser13@home.com>
st catharines, ontario canada - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 18:59:55 (BST)
Nice site! I particularly liked the prayer request
page-a nice idea. I'm trying to visit 2 or 3 C of E websites a day, and this
is one of the best I've seen. How did you get your plan of the church on the
web? Please visit our church site!
Bev Altoft <bevaltoft@ntlworld.com>
Riby, Lincolnshire UK - Tuesday, April 03, 2001 at 15:17:55 (BST)
What a lovely surprise to discover your website. I
was cuarate from 1986 - 1990 with John Goodchild, and was grateful for the love
and support given to me by the folk at St John's. Thank you
Janet Eastwood <none>
Wavertree, Liverpool England - Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at 15:02:59 (GMT)
Dear Prayers we are just devoloping a new site all
about pisidian antioch where saint margaret of antioch born and where st paul
made his first offical sermon god bless you all please tell your comment www.pisidian.com
eddy akduz <akduz@hotmail.com>
yalvac, pisidian antioch turkey - Friday, March 09, 2001 at 00:22:02 (GMT)
Dear Prayers we are just devoloping a new site all
about pisidian antioch where saint margaret of antioch born and where st paul
made his first offical sermon god bless you all please tell your comment
eddy akduz <akduz@hotmail.com>
yalvac, pisidian antioch turkey - Friday, March 09, 2001 at 00:21:10 (GMT)
Hi. Figured if you had a guestbook, you wanted people
to sign it. Well, here's mine!
Tim Pashly
San Diego, California USA - Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 21:49:31 (GMT)
A wonderful treatise on St John's, congratulations
to all involved. I attended the school from 1941 - 1942.And have worshipped
at the Church since 1945, apart from 5 years in the mid-sixties,so that this
presentation of the Church is particularly endearing to me.If there are any
old school friends out there do please contact me.
Brian Garston <Bgarstonmb@btinternet.com>
Ainsdale, - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 23:01:47 (GMT)
A wonderful treatise on St John's, congratulations
to all involved. I attended the school from 1941 - 1942.And have worshipped
at the Church since 1945 apart from 5 years in the mid-sixties.so that this
presentation of the Church is particularly endearing to me.If there are any
other old school friends out there do please contact me.
Brian Garston <Bgarstonmb@btinternet.com>
Ainsdale, - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 22:54:32 (GMT)
a very good sermon
lisa c jackson <lisa.j@onmail.co.uk>
wigan , lancs england - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 22:34:11 (BST)
I spent 4 yrs at St. Johns 65-69, with Michael Davies,
John Caine and Michael Foster - we had a 'pop' group that used to play assemblies
and other things. My sister Judy ( 2yrs younger) and brother Roger (3 younger)
all went there. I remember selling sweets to raise school funds and being a
milk moniter, football games and the dreaded slipper from Mr. Kearns for less
than 12 out of 20. Mr Green (?) and the 11+ exam. Love to here from anyone who
remembers,
John Bryan <dadslad@hotmail.com>
San Francisco, California USA - Friday, August 04, 2000 at 04:49:56 (BST)
Hi Paul. You asked for an entry and now you have one.
Hope we get more from others. Come on people, send in your comments
Steve <steve@shakey.freeserve.co.uk>
Southport, - Friday, July 28, 2000 at 08:14:43 (BST)
Another change of server. Hopefully this one will
be a bit more permanent. There haven't been many entries lately - how about
adding one now?!
Paul Ellis <paul@paul-ellis.co.uk>
Liverpool, Merseyside UK - Thursday, July 20, 2000 at 20:58:02 (BST)
What an interesting website! My husband, Ray, his
sister Ethel & brother Geoff all went to St. Johns School in the late 40's
- early 50's, and our own children also went there (Tracy & Stephen) in
the 80's. Good Luck to all.
Lin Garde <garderlst@breathemail.net>
Haskayne, Lancs - Tuesday, March 07, 2000 at 21:49:40 (GMT)
The guestbook has been moved to a different ISP (Free4All.co.uk)
and now seems to be working OK again.
Paul Ellis <pellis@iee.org>
Liverpool, Merseyside UK - Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 21:54:09 (GMT)
We seem to be having problems with this guestbook.
After submitting a comment the connection times out. HOWEVER, the script is
working far enough to have recorded your comments - please only try once (at
least until we've got to the bottom of the problem).
Paul Ellis <pellis@iee.org>
Liverpool, Merseyside UK - Monday, January 31, 2000 at 20:39:18 (GMT)
Wow Paul, I am impressed! My little site looks very
humble next to this, so thanks for your kind comments. What a lovely church,
and an excellent tour around it.
Lynne Moneypenny <lynne@moneypennyl.freeserve.co.uk>
Liverpool, UK - Sunday, January 23, 2000 at 14:38:43 (GMT)
DOING A FAM TREE INTERESTED TO SEE NAME UNDERDOWN
NOT VERY MANY OF US ABOUT THANKS BYE!!!!.
stuart
underdown <shaun@underdown.fsbusiness.co.uk>
rainhill, merseyside G.B - Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at 00:26:11 (GMT)
Hi! I am a very keen Church Organist and in the near
future I could be famous for church organ so keep your eyes open! Best regards
Rob Charles <Rob@Charles999.freeserve.co.uk>
Swansea, South Wales UK - Friday, December 10, 1999 at 14:42:50 (GMT)
It's great to see St. John's on the web. I was at
the school from 81-85. Is there anyone else reading this who was there at that
time?
David McGarry <david@lightning.co.uk>
Cambridge, UK - Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 22:05:10 (GMT)
I was very excited when I found this site....I attended
St Johns School 1964 to 1971...Does any one remember the Jarvis Family...Or
any of the Caven family....All the best and God Bless
Vangi Caven <Jhatt33@aol.com>
California USA - Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 03:59:34 (GMT)
i was at st. johns back in '88 with higgins and gibbs.
reuben logsdon <reuben@logsdon.net>
austin, tx USA - Monday, August 09, 1999 at 06:46:23 (BST)
I attended St Johns from 1980-1986 and would like
to know what happened to Miss Tabburn? Also if anyone remembers my brother Karl
Jones who was two school years above me it would be nice to see comments on
this page as he died December 30 1995 aged 23. CHEERS,BYE
Stephen Jones
- Monday, August 09, 1999 at 01:03:24 (BST)
I attended St John's school from 1972 to 1976. Whatever
happened to Mrs Cooper, Mr Hughes, Mr Parr, etc? Also, any old-boys/girls out
there from the same era?
Dean Fitter
Southport, Merseyside - Saturday, July 17, 1999 at 21:35:04 (BST)
I attended St Johns School between 82 and 89. I can
be seen in the football photographs near the main entrance - the Goalkeeper
in the yellow shirt!! Great to see the web page - Cheers!
Dave Byrne
- Friday, March 12, 1999 at 10:18:24 (GMT)
I attended St Johns School between 82 and 89. I can
be seen in the footbal photographs near the main entrance - the Goalkeeper in
the yellow shirt!! Great to see the web page - Cheers!
Dave Byrne
- Friday, March 12, 1999 at 10:17:32 (GMT)
We moved in august and have only just got back on
line. Fr. George.
Rev. George & Joan Elson <elsongj@sympatico.ca>
Paris, Ont. Can. N3L 4C3, - Tuesday, November 17, 1998 at 20:18:50 (GMT)
Great WEB-Site. We're getting married at St John's
on 5th September. If you click on our homepage you'll find details about our
wedding and honeymoon.
Steve Robb & Carol Stobbart
<steverobb@aol.com>
Southport, Merseyside UK - Monday, August 17, 1998 at 20:47:29 (BST)
I enjoyed your informative site and wish you the best
in this venture.See you all on Sunday Evenings.
Heather Griffiths
Hillside, Southport - Friday, July 03, 1998 at 20:24:19 (BST)
Hearty congratulations on a splendid website from
your neighbours at the Methodist Church. We look forward to following in your
footsteps as soon as poss. This must be a valuable weapon in our campaign for
evangelism.
David Radcliffe <david.radcliffe@virgin.net>
Ainsdale, Merseyside U.K. - Sunday, May 31, 1998 at 19:36:26 (BST)
Hi - glad to find your page at last, and to see my
sister's message still there - Jen Holden from Calgary. We did visit last summer.
I am new to the internet and don't seem to be able to send or receive e-mail.
No doubt I'll get it sorted some day! I'm a John-Stoner, but go to many weddings
at St. John's. Love to all
Mar Bennett <MarjBennett@btinternet.com.>
Ainsdale, SOUTHPORT UK - Tuesday, April 14, 1998 at 14:52:28 (BST)
I attended St Johns school from 1957 to 1962 ish,
I would love to hear from any other students from that era.
neil fraser <neilf@vaxxine.com>
st catharines, ontario canada - Saturday, June 28, 1997 at 14:21:40 (GMT)
Greetings from All Saints, Cochrane. My wife lived
in Ainsdale in the 60's. Then she was a non-functioning Baptist. Now she is
a rector's wife-poor soul. I was interested to see the entry from the Holden
family in Calgary of which we are a" commuter suburb". Must give them a call.
Have a great summer in the sandhills! P.S. I'm Irish, what's your excuse?
Derek Dunwoody <ddunwoody@MSN.com>
Cochrane, Alberta Canada - Monday, June 23, 1997 at 04:37:44 (GMT)
As an ex pupil of St Johns I was very interested in
seeing the site. Good luck.
Michael Entwistle
Harrow , Middx - Thursday, June 19, 1997 at 21:25:23 (GMT)
Hello to all at St. John's. We are the Holden Family,
Jen, Keith, Andrew and Julia, and we used to live in Ainsdale, 1970 to 1980.
Julia was in the Brownies at St. John's. We have fond memories of Ainsdale and
have returned often for visits. Jen's sister, some of the family will be visiting
us in Calgary very soon so we'll catch up on all the local news. Wish you all
well. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers us.
Jen Holden <jen.holden@crha-health.ab.ca>
Calgary, Alberta Canada - Monday, June 16, 1997 at 23:18:17 (BST)
Thank you to the Revd Renshaw and for the wonderful
cooked breakfast when we were visitors as Gideons. May God Bless You.
Philip Bunting <LeylandRoad@btinternet.com>
Southport, Merseyside UK - Tuesday, June 03, 1997 at 12:54:51 (BST)
GOOD DAY TO YOU ALL
Sinnott Family <Tsena@msn.com>
Lancashire England - Wednesday, May 07, 1997 at 10:10:26 (BST)
Allan Hobson <c.a.hobson@livjm.ac.uk>
Formby, Liverpool uk - Wednesday, April 02, 1997 at 00:01:11 (BST)
Your page caught my eye. My in-laws live in Ainsdale
and when we visit we sometimes attend ST Johns. Anyone going to Spring Harvest
this year? We are going next Monday (Easter Mon) to Skegness.
Mark Hoare <m.r.h.hoare@bham.ac.uk>
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Church
of St John, Ainsdale