I new a lad from North Shields that drove for Blue Dart some years ago, Chris Compson, The last time I spoke to him he was shunting on South Harbour for Fergies. Anyone remember him ? Regards Larry.
Came across this the other day when I was having a bit of a sort out.Those were the days, a works Christmas party. John always put on a good “do” with a good buffet, Free bar all night and paid for our taxi home. No wonder he went bump!
kevmac47:
dazcapri:
Has anyone got any pictures of Jackie Swinney’s wagons from Great Lumely. I was talking to him a few weeks back and he was asking if anybody had put pictures up of any of his motors.Jackie Swinney, theres a name from the past. I used to see him in Lumley Brickyard when I worked for Mc Govern’s in the mid 80s. I think he had a 6wheeled LV ERF? regards Kevmac47.
hi kev what ever happened to kenny the bullet i remember him in ponty listen to his story,s when a had me three tonner green as grass also dennis last time i seen him he was delivering crisps with a transit van saying he was making a fortune and jimmy the brick when i del to coop in fewster sq leam lane i keeping looking for him, im sure he used to come from around that area, cheers gary smith.
gazza25:
kevmac47:
dazcapri:
Has anyone got any pictures of Jackie Swinney’s wagons from Great Lumely. I was talking to him a few weeks back and he was asking if anybody had put pictures up of any of his motors.Jackie Swinney, theres a name from the past. I used to see him in Lumley Brickyard when I worked for Mc Govern’s in the mid 80s. I think he had a 6wheeled LV ERF? regards Kevmac47.
hi kev what ever happened to kenny the bullet i remember him in ponty listen to his story,s when a had me three tonner green as grass also dennis last time i seen him he was delivering crisps with a transit van saying he was making a fortune and jimmy the brick when i del to coop in fewster sq leam lane i keeping looking for him, im sure he used to come from around that area, cheers gary smith.
Hello Gary, I bumped into the Bullet last August at Pelaw Social so he is still pottering around. Dennis Grundy is at Nightfreight as far as I know. Jimmy Brick I havn’t seen for years although I live in the same area. regards Kev.
That painting of the Redpath ERF Lawrence reminded me Les Baston had an ERF up at Brunton last Oct dont think hed had it that long.
Aye , I didnt get to Brunton show, I usualey take my old MGB.GT. My wife cant stand the cold very well , thats why I missed going, Im going to get in touch with Les, its a while since ive spoken with him, I will see if I can get a few shots of his motors. Regards Larry.
Here`s a coup[le of my old hosses
This one is my ride these days big ■■■ on top only 2 in the fleet
One for Lawrence should you get to one or two vintage shows come say hello
Very smart, was this on show at Red Row last year ?, Regards Larry.
Aye Lawrence was up at RED Row & Brunton last yr
These are the last pictures of my motor working. I was told last week that there was no work for six weeks.I had just delivered a box to Seaforth only to be given the good news!!! I think it must have slipped the mind of the controller that there was no work for me 
I did a job for my good friends the Ritchies (Hetton) on wednesday that was my last revenue earner. The final shot with the empty skelly is ready to roll to the buyer. Ps Gis a job. regards Kev.
My good friend Stuart Ritchie gave me permission to post this 1920s advertising flyer. If anyone still wants to join the “club”
Im sure all donations will be gratefully accepted. 
. Ps notice there is no tel. no. on the document. regards Kev.
Sorry to here no work Kev hope you get something sorted soon
There dont seem to be a lot of work about atm but sure you will find something
If anyone hasn’t yet read the Ritchies of Hetton-le-Hole book by Bob Tuck then its worth getting hold of, an interesting insight into a Northeast haulage company, a good read and plenty of good photo’s. Its a pity we haven’t got more stories of Northeast firms in print, especially those that are still around today. Franky.
DHL seem to have plenty of subbies in Prudhoe Kevin might be worth a sniff
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Sorry to here no work Kev hope you get something sorted soonThere dont seem to be a lot of work about atm but sure you will find something
Have you found anything yet Ang? I was going to say fixed up but after all that speculation about leather
I am sure you are!!! 
regards Kev.
Archie paicejust noticed you browsing this forum Nobby reads a bit but as yet can`t get him to post anything think he reads you our the pond lot& this one
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DHL seem to have plenty of subbies in Prudhoe Kevin might be worth a sniff
The motors gone Kenny I sold it yesterday. The cheque’s in the bank. Ps I still can’t sleep though. I think I’ll
have to put my overnight bag in the bed (shades of the seventies ) see if that makes a difference.
regards Kev.
Fergies & Ramage usualy looking for men anything that will get you by Kev or you could just not bother with them 160 odd wks & do it now.off to bed now some of us have got to work 
Deighton bros
