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extraordinary coincidence Margaret was in the same hall sitting a Civil Service Executive exam - but they never met or spoke. For the record, He passed, She failed. James Peter then spent a year in Guildford climbing poles and digging holes before being accepted on the University sponsored scheme for a sandwich course. He moved to London to attend what is now City University. Coincidentally Margaret had already moved to London to work in the Civil Service. They met while playing mixed hockey in Regents Park on a Sunday morning - his hostel was paired with hers. Steve He asked her to dance at a social as she was the only one he recognised from the team. They discovered that their homes in the West Country were only 20 miles apart and that his father knew and worked with Margaret's uncle, both having the same job in Telecommunications at the Post Office, one in Taunton, the other in Barnstaple. What a relief for Margaret's Mum - it made Peter respectable! Saturday nights were spent dancing to Mel Dancer and his Dance Band at Fulham Town Hall. Only waltzing and quickstepping as the salsa and tango lessons did not get them anywhere. Those of you who have seen Peter dance know that at least he was willing to try. Their favourite song to dance to was Marjie which, of course, he changed to Margie. James They married at Escot in Devon in 1962 and began their married life in a flat in Tooting Bec, South London. Much time was spent looking for a house they could afford and Sawbridgeworth, or to be exact Lower Sheering, was chosen after a social visit to Bishops Stortford on a lovely sunny day. James Andrew was born there in August 1964 and has never forgiven Peter for having to have Sheering on his birth certificate. Richard soon followed on 27 March 1966, the day after the move to Cox Ley here in Hatfield Heath took place, what an introduction to the village. Peter lived in that house for the rest of his life. Steve He converted an old Dormobile into a campervan and the family spent three weeks each summer down in Cornwall. Despite his loathing of football, in 1972 he took the boys to Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea and sparked a passion in them that lives on in his grandsons today. They went to see Bishop's Stortford win the last ever FA Amateur Cup at Wembley. Peter and Margaret sent the boys to the local comprehensive school and, despite his profession, Peter showed no disappointment when both decided not to go to university but head straight into the careers they still work in now. Continued on next page.............. 3 CARPET & UPHOLSTERY Professional Cleaning Three good reasons why to consider Professional cleaning for your Carpets and Upholstery · Manufacturers Recommend Professional cleaning every 12-18 months · Everyday dirt and grime Reduces the life of your Upholstery and Carpets · It simply Looks Better A Local company trained and Insured in the expert cleaning of all types of Upholstery and Carpet care. Call Nick: 01279 276 018 For your FREE Quotation Herts and Essex Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning 13059 Feb 2014 Superb organic cleaning of carpets, curtains, upholstery & leather • Organic carpet, upholstery and leather cleaning • Curtains & mattresses deep cleaned • Guardsman stain protection plans • Oriental rug cleaning • Allergy treatments available • Expert spot and stain removal 0800 7836647 Our treatments Remove Odour Remove Dust Mites Remove Bacteria • All work fully insured and guaranteed For a FREE non-obligational quote call Matt: www.safeclean.co.uk Jan 2014
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