Hayling Island, Church Of St Mary The Virgin c.1955

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I went to Hayling Island Suntrap Residential School run by the borough of Harringay . I believe it was around 1975. I stayed there for about 12 to 18 months. I had chronic asthma and people thought it would be best to go to Suntrap for the sea weather. I had a lovely time there and certainty improved my health. The teachers were very caring and though I was around 8 to 9 at the time, overall was a good ...see more

Does anyone remember my mum Jean Manning? She was sent to the school before she had really bad psoriasis all over her body. She was only a young girl when she was sent there from London to the school. Mum would love to hear from any one that remembers her so she can share her memories with as she very alone at the moment due to her losing her sight which is heart breaking for her. Would love to hear back from anyone at all? Many thanks again 🙏 Michele Manning

My parents and I spent several vacations at Higworth farm caravan camp in the early/ mid 50's. I remember my Father having to get out of the coach, along with others, to lighten the load to cross the bridge. On the way to the beach we passed a dairy ice cream stand which had the best strawberry ice cream ever. My Father and I would go on the rides while my Mother added to our every day china set by winning at Bingo.

I was at sun trap at the age of about 7 or 8 years old .I was. born in 1943 and was sent there after having a very serious. Illness.some happy memories but mostly remembering how hard it was for a small little girl .How hard it was going back to my school at my home town missing all the schooling and never being able to catch up with the other children .Remembering walking along the beach what ever the weather ...see more