I have just read in the local paper that former haulier Adam Wilkinson who operated APW Haulage of Consett was sadly killed in a car accident last monday night,according to the paper he was a passenger in a car that was being pursued by the police and it crashed into a lampost on ebchester bank next to springhouse lane, he was confirmed dead at the scene the driver is in hospital with minor injuries. R.I.P. Adam, condolences to the family. regards prattman.
Seems like he was up to no good and was trying to avoid stopping for the Police or at least the guy driving was so hardly an accident, maybe he should have stuck to transport!
Hiya,
Called into the RVI Newcastle today to see George Walton he underwent major
surgery on Wednesday for problems of the asophegus (spelling) surgery went
well and although not running about the place he was sitting up and we had a
canny chat he’s in the next bed to where I was several years ago after having a
similar operation, so he’s in good hands.
thanks harry, long retired.
Hi harry-gill. Sorry to hear Geordie Walton is not well. 
. Next time you see him give my regards from bob Huntley who worked for scurr haulage. I knew George well and also his son young George, wonder what he is doing now. All the best chemicalbob
Hope is recovers soon
Give him a big hug & kiss from me 
harry_gill:
Hiya,
Called into the RVI Newcastle today to see George Walton he underwent major
surgery on Wednesday for problems of the asophegus (spelling) surgery went
well and although not running about the place he was sitting up and we had a
canny chat he’s in the next bed to where I was several years ago after having a
similar operation, so he’s in good hands.
thanks harry, long retired.
Harry, next time you see George give him my best wishes, also drag him to the next do if he’s fit enough by then.( it was good to speak to him the last time he was able to attend). Regards Kev.
animal:
Hope is recovers soonGive him a big hug & kiss from me
Hiya,
Ang my darling if you want “Waldo” hugged and kissed he’s in ward 36 at the RVI
you nip along and do it yourself I’ve managed to get from puberty to age 78 and
never kissed or hugged another fellah and I’m sure not starting now, somehow I
don’t think he’d appreciate it, but I’ll forward your best wishes on my next visit.
thanks harry, long retired.
Rooneys Gateshead
keithfgb:
Rooneys Gateshead
Great photo Keithfgb, I remember Roonies in the 50/60s, Era, When they ran some Fords & then Commer 2 Strokes, I wonder if some of the old drivers are still about ?, It would be nice to see them at The Drivers getogether in the Newcastle Labour Club, Regards Larry.
keithfgb:
Rooneys Gateshead
This ERF Was new in 1935, Do you recall anyt of the drivers that worked there in the 50/60s, The late Walter Boyd, A one knicknamed Darkey ? He had one of the Commer 2 Strokes, Plus a few more that I cant remember their names, . They used to run to Liverpool a lot with old baled rags & Then look for their own return loads back home, Happy Days long gone, Regards Larry.
a photo of a Volvo f86 belonging to Elddis Caravans at their old factory next to Elddis Transport driven by Billy Lister (R.I.P.) their long term driver. regards prattman.
prattman:
a photo of a Volvo f86 belonging to Elddis Caravans at their old factory next to Elddis Transport driven by Billy Lister (R.I.P.) their long term driver. regards prattman.
Billy Lister, I never heard him say a bad word about anyone. R.I.P. Billy. Regards Kev.
Getting back to Rooneys from Gateshead, There was a driver worked there for a long time but I cant recall his name , but Im sure he was looked upon as the foreman driver, ■■? Regards Larry.
Lawrence Dunbar:
Getting back to Rooneys from Gateshead, There was a driver worked there for a long time but I cant recall his name , but Im sure he was looked upon as the foreman driver, ■■? Regards Larry.
Ive just remembered his name He was called Podge, A knickname perhaps, ■■, But do any of you old drivers that are fortunate to be still about likemyself , He had a Commer 2 Stroke 4 wheeler at this period of time Im referring to remember him, He was a real canny lad, But having said this all the drivers from this era were great to get along with, When every one mucked in and helped one and other, Great times IMO, Regards Larry.
Can anyone remember when Tony Van Hee had the yard/garage at the bottom of Beacon Lough bank ■■
Vaguely, Tyneside, But I do remember then having a yard at Wallsend, When it was Smith & Van Hee, & their motors were painted red in those days, IIRC, It would be in the 60s when the livery changed to Brown & Yellow & of course the Van Hee name only, Im sure they took a firm over called Gowlands Transport who at that time ran a mixed fleet in Blue livery, from Kells Lane Area I think, Regards Larry.
Yes Larry
It was the late sixties / early seventies. The yard was next to the Victoria pub. The pub was on the corner of Kells Lane and Beacon Lough Road and the yard was just above the pub.
Gateshead council built a block of old people’s sheltered accommodation on the land in the late seventies, they have recently been developed into private " apartments"
Anybody have any pics of Dial All Roads old motors?? Chris.
Harry watching bbc 4 trip down memory lane great music from the 1950-60.do remember the cavemen used to play Liverpool photo of them on the back of a four wheel atki brought back some great music from that time.teddy boy’s rock in roll o’boy the memories of them days hope George is recovering ok