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Like many I have started to trace my family history - with some difficulty. I would like to know if there are any members of the Cramp Family still residing in or around Cottesmore. My grandmother was a Lydia Cramp who moved away at the turn of the century and it is thought the family were probably farm labourers or had some connection as domestics with Burley House. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.
Brian Fisher, Tonbridge, Kent email
Thursday 11 August 2005

My father served RAF 1941-46, later as a civilian for 360 sqdn at Watton.
anyone remember his time.
1967-69.
Cliffy Brooks....

On there leaving of Watton, my father was awarded a pewter mug inscribed
with the emblem, 'Cliffie' No 360 RN/RAF Squadron. Jan 67-April 1969. My father was also asked to join in the Squadron photo, which included him, he was proud. I still have these two picutres taken at Watton, he was also given other items which included the sqdn emblem.

Later when my late mother had heard of the disbandment of 360, she wrote a letter to the sqdn, where she recieved a reply,along with signitures of the members on the print of the Canberra T.17.

Just thought I would like to share this info with some one with hopefully a common interest.

Tony Brooks, Norfolk England website email
Friday 24 June 2005

For those interested from the 1st year group of 1976 a reunion will take place in 2011 - 30 years since we left. To get together a group has been set up on yahoo for Casterton 1976 and when you join we can all talk and make arrangements for the reunion and find out about students are teachers who we once saw everyday
rebecca mezzo, sleaford email
Saturday 18 June 2005

I am...Ex R.N. Fleet Air Arm. Retired to Pension 1970.
Served with 360 Squadron 1967-70.
My Private home was... Wymondham (Norfolk)
My role..Chief Petty Officer I/C, Canberra (major)2nd line,
servicing section.(R.A.F & R.N crew team).Watton and Cottesmore.
Staff Sergeant Harold Kirkman I/C Hanger control?
Flt` Lt` Hearne. Air Eng Officer.
Supervised great team of Airframe/Engine fitters (inc` Junior and senior Technicians with Junior & Senior Naval personnel.)
Any of whom, remembering C.P.O Duhig are invited to call.
(Personally, or by E-mail).
I will answer all messages with great pleasure.
Peter.

Peter T. Duhig, Perth. West Australia email
Tuesday 3 May 2005

Wondering where is a good place to taking theatre classes/acting classes in Oakham. I am moving near Cottesmore and want to find some extracurricular things - preferably on Thursday nights...Any help would be greatly aprpeciated.

Best,
Sarah Janes
Sarah Janes, Harlow email
Monday 14 March 2005

I served on 360 Squadron at Cottesmore in the early 1970's. If anyone from that time wishes to get in touch I have a few contacts with other squadron members and it is always nice to remember the good times.
Graham Pearson, Lincolnshire email
Friday 11 March 2005

I am trying to track down info on my grandfather who served with the RAF his name was George Lesley Bott any help would be appreciated
Warren Ansell, Australia email
Tuesday 16 March 2004

looking for Anthony (tony) Reed, who is a groom or some thing to do with looking after horse and hound in the cottesmore area.
jenny, cambs email
Friday 19 December 2003

I am trying to find corrado ruggieri if anyone can remember him, or knows of where he is please contact me, thanks.
craig dean, uppingham email
Monday 24 November 2003

I have some very pleasant memories of Cottesmore. My fathers aunt lived in a thatched cottage just by the church her name was Mary the daughter was Nelly and I was told Mary's husband was killed by a horse at the Cottesmore hunt stables. Nelly had an inkwell made from the horses hoof, she lived at 9, Gainsborough Court, The Leas in the main street. I am sorry I cannot remember their surname. I am now 71 and I believe when I was very small a goat tossed me around the field behind the church.
Barrie Bott, Geelong Vic Australia email
Saturday 12 July 2003

I was based RAF Cottesmore 1971 to 1973. Worked at the Dental Centre for Sqn Ldr Peter Boyd (who, I believe, later settled in Uppingham). It was a great 3 years on & off the base & many of the people RAF & otherwise still remain in contact with. To Sydney..... John & Anne Giles; Tony & Beryl Say(Sgts Mess) to Brisbane.... Chas & Margaret Lapthorne, Christchurch New Zealand & i'm sure many more. If you know of more living here, give them my email address/web site. I'd really like to make contact with Cpl(then) Gerry & Izzy Linstead who went from Cottesmore to Cyprus. Great place Cottesmore when George kept the sun in Cottesmore village & we had the harvest festivals in the pub & the vicar played his trumpet. Anne Hibbett (nurse at the Med Centre) with Husband Robin, Sqn Ldr Navigator on 360 Squadron...... they used to live in John Tregorran's (the Archers) place just up the road. Do you remember the cricket matches when it wasn't unusual for an orange to be substituted for the ball & bowled full toss:The result being a win for the hosts. The memories flood back. Christmas Carrols on the back of the trator with the euphonium siting on bales of hay, out to Market Overton & Greetham.... Chris Morton at the Black Horse was always keen to oblige the best & warmest voices in Rutland on those cold snowy nights. Such memories.Warming the corners of my growing up...
Terry Oakley & Hilary
Terry Oakley, Melbourne,Australia website email
Wednesday 16 April 2003

I lived at RAF Cottesmore from 1982 until 1986, lovely place ,good memories, if anyone remembers me (i was Anderson then) get in touch.
carolyn, preston email
Thursday 23 January 2003

I am shortly moving to Cottesmore. I have a couple of very energetic 8 month old border collies. I would like to find out in advance where the best place to play and exercise them is. Can anyone help me?I would be very grateful. Thanks
Andy Trayford, Peterborough email
Thursday 17 October 2002

If possible I would like some information on a gentleman that was killed during WWII, he was Pilot Officer (100059) George Joyce Matthews, RAF Volunteer Reserve, he was killed on the 17 August 1941 and is remembered on the memorial. I am presuming that he was related to some of the Matthews family buried in Empingham cemetary (one of the graves is named as David Joyce Matthews). The reason for asking this is that I am hoping to confirm that the middle name of Joyce is in fact George's mother's maiden name and this would make her Hannah Joyce of Morcott. If anyone can help or confirm then I would be most grateful, thank you.
Sally Baldwin, Grantham, Lincolnshire email
Tuesday 10 September 2002

What a beautiful village.Discovered your great site while chasing ancient relatives.An Anne Smith married a Kirkham from your village in the 1600s.She was a daughter of a famous entrepreneur from Leicestershire,named Erasmus Smith,but we lost track at that point till her family reappears in mid 1700s in N'Hants at a place called Fineshade.Do you have any Kirkhams still there ?We hope to see your lovely village one day soon,lovely site. Geri Poole
geri poole, salisbury email
Monday 20 May 2002

went to Gt.Casterton 'till '63. Every few years I go back to visit. Just great & cheaper to se it on the net.
Trev Williams, Narrogin, Western Australia email
Sunday 12 May 2002

I've been here for years and still want you to come training. I'd love to hear from anyone who visits the site that I know.
Dave Anderson, South Witham website email
Thursday 9 May 2002

I was stationed at Cottesmore from 1950 until early 1953. Married at Cottesmore church 26 April 1952 and hope to return there with my wife this year 2002 to celebrate our 50th anniversary.would like to get the opportunity to have a look around RAF Cottesmore again. Pete Allen
Peter Allen, Telford email
Sunday 17 March 2002

Hi Cottesmore, who remembers 'Hegehoppers Annoymous', the famous Pop Group that were from RAF Cottesmore in the late 60`s,? I`m still trying to find a copy of their single record 'It`s goood news week'. I will pay a fair price for a good copy. Please contact the given e-mail address if you can help me.....thanks.
Roger Bixley, Wuppertal, Germany email
Saturday 16 March 2002

I was on number 24 pilot course at No 7 FTS in Cottesmore in 1948/49. If there's anyone out there that remembers that time? I'd like to hear from you. Best Regards, Derek
Derek Paice, Florida USA email
Tuesday 5 March 2002