Lived in Ringmer Road
I was brought up in Ringmer Road with my mum Phyllis Bonner, my father Terry Bonner, and my brothers and sisters. I remember the old blue police box by the subway and remember big tall trees along the main road until the hurricane blew them down. I also remember the two old cottages opposite the Hiker’s Rest public house. Every body knew everybody at that time, it was a great community.
The 67 Centre
For entertainment there was the 67 Centre which opened, coincidentally in 1967, where we played table tennis and snooker or on the pinball machine. Often we would all meet up in the cold winter evenings, split up into two groups, and have the best apple fights, scrumping the apples of any tree that had them on. I remember the local bobby Mr Laurence the best copper ever, he would never nick us for anything, but would give sound advice, did we take it? of course not.
Do you remember the 67 Centre? Maybe you remember the local bobby? Please share your memories by posting a comment below
Our friendly copper
I remember when having a apple fight over the new park, he would see us and come over to talk to us. We would be throwing apples at him while he was chasing us around the tree on his motor bike – lovely copper. They were the best days of my life in Ringmer Road. I always have a chuckle about the times I had growing up there.
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Hiya,
Thought folks may be interested in this event we’re organising for the 50th birthday of the 67 Centre – feel free to like the Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/67is50/
Thanks,
Adam
The 67 Centre was the place for a huge family reunion. In 1974
I was 8 years old. My Grandparents, Nellie and Reginald Pickett were the centre of attention. My mum Veronica (Mona) was the youngest of a huge family. We all got together and had a huge party. I remember doing the Conga with my aunts and uncles.
The Brighton and Hove Gazette did a double page spread of the celebration.
Comment for Lisa, just a quick Hi! I remember the family get togethers, your Mum is my Nans younger sister. My Nan being Joyce (Gone but never forgotten). My Dad being Graham, my Nan’s 2nd of 3 children.
I have been having a bit of a google about the family and I came across your comment.
I hope you don’t mind me responding.
All the best
Carrianne.
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