The Dress For our story this time we are back in the 1950s at the home of Mr & Mrs Phillips and their 10yr old daughter Eileen. It’s Sunday morning and later the family will be going to visit relations for lunch. ‘Mum, can I go out ‘til we’re ready to go?’ asked Eileen. ‘I don’t know if you shou...

Our story takes us back to the 1950s when schoolgirls behaved like young ladies, played the game and obeyed the rules….or did they? ‘Hello Gill, your eyes look very red, are you feeling ill?’ asked Susan studying her friends face intently. ‘I’m ok now.’ Replied Gillian, trying to avoid eye contact w...

Time was passing slowly for Mary Palmer since her visit to Jackie and Gail and she was anxious to get started with the cane. However the opportunity soon came on the following Saturday afternoon. Helen was out with her friend Mandy and Mr Palmer had gone to football. Suddenly the phone rang and Mary...

‘Oh well. Here goes.’ Said Sally as she picked up her suitcase and headed for the door of her flat. Because the block of flats that Sally was living in were having to be renovated she was going to stay with her mum and dad for the next few weeks. As she drove to her mum’s memories of the past came f...

A sting in the tale We return to the Barrington-Brown household where on the last weekend of the school holidays Fiona and Emma have just been out horse riding. ‘Fiona, Emma, Come here’ said their mother as they entered the house. ‘Yes mummy, what is it?’ asked Fiona, puzzled at her mother’s rather ...

A Sharp Reminder Lisa and Karen had just arrived in the changing room for their PE lesson. They had gone to their lockers to collect their kit when Lisa spoke. ‘Oh no, I’ve left my shorts at home again.’ ‘Not again.’ Retorted Karen.’ You’ll be for it this time.’ ‘Don’t I know it. Especially as we’re...