SFruitcakeF Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Howards...what memories, stank of parafin! P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffin4 Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I have fond memories of Howard Wyer and his cycle shop from the mid 50's. As a teenager and a member of Beighton Wheelers Cycling Club, I used to help out along with a mate, doing odd jobs for the love of it. We did not receive any remuneration for this work but were paid in kind with spares and accessories as we needed them. A most satisfactory arrangement all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven dorna Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 does anybody remember me,steven dorna. liaved at 172 birly spa lane with my brither mario and sister melanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie167 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 My husband worked at Staniforths in the 60s and early 70s, and would go across to the Bell on Friday dinnertimes. It was taken over by Spear and Jackson but I dont know what it is now, as we have moved way from Shefield, but now I have found this site its a great way to catch up Cheers all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob74 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 howards wow what a guy always willing to help a young member of beighton wheelers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemma86 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 It's nice to read all these memories I've lived in Hackenthorpe all my life, but haven't really known much about it until recently, with finding things out on the forum and a book that 's been published about it and the surrounding area - Hackenthorpe seems to get a bit forgotten at times... Anyway, I'm finding all your stories really interesting and it's amazing how much the area has changed - I'm trying to imagine all these places you've mentioned but some I think I've never come across, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandie Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 howards wow what a guy always willing to help a young member of beighton wheelers It was always great in the late 50's early 60's not only for your bike but toys. I remember going on a Saturday with Half a Crown and buyig 5 items at sixpence We had 5 bob as spending money each week 2 and 6 was for the Premium Bond stickers in a small version of the green shield stamp books and if I remember the book was about 2.5 inches by 8 inches and from memory the stampd were pink to red and 8 made a pound. I still have the £1 bonds today what happy days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob74 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 i new howard very well from age 13 when started at beighton wheelers even worked for him as sat lad. the shop was always pop with lads in club and howard was one of older members and when ever club had a race he be there as a time keaper with his stop watch happy days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob74 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I have fond memories of Howard Wyer and his cycle shop from the mid 50's. As a teenager and a member of Beighton Wheelers Cycling Club, I used to help out along with a mate, doing odd jobs for the love of it. We did not receive any remuneration for this work but were paid in kind with spares and accessories as we needed them. A most satisfactory arrangement all round. funny that had simmler arrangement in late 80s early 90 till he retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyanteg Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I live in Hackenthorpe now but am from the south so don't know any of the people you mention apart from the Wyers who live on Brook Lane now, I think? Howard's Cycle Shop closed just after I came to the village and it is a carpet shop now. Someone who knows I live in Hackenthorpe has asked me where Carter's Yard was? I have no idea. They think that it was in Hackenthorpe but it could have been over towards Beighton way? Chyanteg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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