leanneronks Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I've known John Ronksley for over 50 years - he is actually 70 (I'm sure he won't mind me revealng this - I hope not, or I might not get my usual extra flake when I next buy a 99 from him....) John and his parents used to sell ice cream for Jack Clayton in the 1950s. His dad is still going strong at 93. It's Phil his younger brother they are referring to, he's gone round Chap for years. Yes my grandad will still be here at 100!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanneronks Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Yes - his name is John; he's the oldest of three brothers, the others being Philip and Trevor. There's a Ronksley thread here that gives some details of the family's origins around Bradfield.. It's my dad Phil they are referring to, he's gone round Chap for years. John retired a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanneronks Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Sorry But I am not so clever as that so he is really named John???? I could tell Abbie No John is his older brother, It's my dad phil who goes round Chapletown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey19 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 No John is his older brother, It's my dad phil who goes round Chapletown. A bit of useless information but your grandad? swapped houses with my uncle when he moved from L. Road to O. C. in 1944ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lubylou12 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 my mum lives in highgreen and my 9 year old brother is always saying how great he is, my mums shocked at how cheap he is etc, i was once there and my bro and kids went with a pound each, i was expecting them to return with a cornet and they all got a knickerbocker glory, lots of bubblys, and sweets i wish he came round where we live, my kids love going to him to at their nans, my mums says he even does hotdogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickboxing Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 We love Ronksley, me and my brother dan talk about the Ronksleyisam all the time, keep him going:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanneronks Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 my mum lives in highgreen and my 9 year old brother is always saying how great he is, my mums shocked at how cheap he is etc, i was once there and my bro and kids went with a pound each, i was expecting them to return with a cornet and they all got a knickerbocker glory, lots of bubblys, and sweets i wish he came round where we live, my kids love going to him to at their nans, my mums says he even does hotdogs He hates it when ever he has to put his prices up!! He loves his job and can't wait to get back out after his winter break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanneronks Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 A bit of useless information but your grandad? swapped houses with my uncle when he moved from L. Road to O. C. in 1944ish. It's not useless it's really interesting to read stuff about family, thanks for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul109 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I also heard that Ronksley's used to live in Coal Aston on Cross Lane near Nellie's Newsagents & the Cross Daggers pub. I believe they moved to Bridlington and had an Ice Cream shop on the corner where Queen's Street meets Prince Street near the Harbour. Hi Leanne, Just wondering if I am correct that your relations lived & worked from Cross Lane in Coal Aston before moving to Bridlington?: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle 35 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 My dad used to work for the Ronksleys, My little girl waits for him at 8 oclock every night and he still gives out that extra cheeky flake!! Does anyone know about Trevor and did he used to have that pub? Forgot the name now x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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