MISSING . . . and FOUND!
‘ THIS photo was taken in the winter of 1962-3 and shows the Outlaws Bowling Team,’ writes Bob Hanson of Macclesfield, Cheshire.
‘From left to right we are Johnny Smith, Barry Brook, Mick Hargreaves, Dave Lumby and me.
‘Originally, we were members of Branch Road Methodist Youth Club in Lower Wortley, Leeds, where we formed a five-aside football team, which graduated into a successful full 11-man team.
‘From that was spawned the Outlaws bowling team at the bowling alley below the Silver Blades Ice Rink on Kirkstall Road ( now occupied by Yorkshire TV).
‘Our matches were played in the late-night Tuesday league, and I had to run down Merrion Street from my night school class to catch a bus in time to play.
‘ Mick had the highest average over the season; no surprise since he excelled in any game involving a ball.
‘Dave scored our only 200plus game with a 208. And John and Barry consistently kept the score respectable.
‘In summer 1963, I left for Manchester, then Glasgow, and lost touch with the team.
‘Many years later when I returned to England, I met a local girl who told me Dave had married Christine, with Mick as best man.
‘John, Mick and Dave still live in Yorkshire, but of Barry we have no trace and hope this column will find him.’ TWO months ago, Carolyne Martin (nee Samuels) told a jolly tale of her teenage years during the Swinging Sixties.
‘ My sisters and I formed a three- girl harmony group. Helen is my twin and our younger sister is Marion. We were from St Albans and joined up with a group from Hatfield called the Tudors. The album, which was
‘In 1965, we came third in renamed The Next Collecthe Melody Maker National tion, was released again this Beat Contest at Wimbledon May by Cherry Records. Palace Theatre. Judges ‘I’m sure the Tudors will be included Kenny Everett, then thrilled about the re-release. a Radio London DJ. It would be wonderful to
‘The Carolines were a cross reunite with them: Dave between The Hollies and The Dickenson (rhythm guitar), Supremes, and we toured Keith Stone (bass), John with stars of the era, such as Hostler (drums) and Roger P. J. Proby. Aged 15, I wrote a Bevens (lead guitar).’ song called Love Made A Good news: all present and Fool Of Me, which was correct! Dave has been found, recorded by Polydor records. and Roger emailed: ‘I was
‘ It was re- released in excited to read about The 2009 by the Eclipse label on Carolines. I’m in touch with an album called The Girls Keith and John, so we’ll all Are At It Again — 1964-69. share great memories.’