Tag: Lorraine Weightman
They Think it’s All Over – By Lorraine Weightman
I have attempted on numerous occasions to try my hand at knitting - and my friends who can knit, will definitely tell you -...
Its All Over Now – By Lorraine Weightman
I've always loved poetry and attribute this to my close and extended family who surrounded me with books and the spoken word when I...
House Party – Consett History – By Lorraine Weightman
One of our friend’s quite well off parents were planning their annual August holiday. This year they'd opted for Torremolinos as they felt the...
Hokey Cokey – Lorraine Weightman
With summer in full swing at the start of the six-week holiday, everyone was in a buoyant mood. Those on factory fortnight were packed...
On the Town – Consett History
From being a child I loved going to Newcastle. Unfortunately I didn't have the pleasure of travelling by train as Consett Station was closed...
All Saints – Easter holidays – Lorraine Weightman
This year Lent begins on March 1st. Ash Wednesday is the first day of forty preparing for the Easter holidays and is meant to be...
Oh Yes It Is! – By Lorraine Weightman
From a very early age I loved going to the theatre with my Mother. Brought up in a theatrical family, she was not only...
‘Rollin’ and Tumblin’ – Consett History
At the beginning of December thoughts of Christmas and going home for the holidays were on everyone's mind. I was so looking forward to...
Home Comforts – By Lorraine Weightman
You don't know what you miss until it's not there.
Leaving home for the first time was a big adventure and in the first few...
Already Gone – Consett History
Leo Sayer's first LP had me dancing round the house to 'The Show Must Go On' and 'Long Tall Glasses' for weeks after I'd...
