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I received the following message from a former resident of Letham- Jim Garret. Jim would love to hear from anyone who remembers his family

As well as the address below, Jim can be contacted by email at

Dave

As a pupil at the village school in 1953, I would be interested to hear from anyone who was there at the same time.

My mum and dad were caretakers at Fernie Castle for a short time before moving on to live near Crieff, and eventually moving south to Banbury in Oxfordshire where I have now lived for over 50 years.

Here are a few names from my distant memory. – the headmaster and his wife were Mr and Mrs Campbell.- Ann Watson- farmers daughter from Fernie.- Dave Christie- his dad worked on the same farm.- Rob and Russel Hall, who lived, I think, on a nearby farm.- Mrs Gibson, who was our dinner lady. (she may have kept the village hall)

My wife, Alma and I did a tour of Scotland a few years ago and stayed for a few nights at the Fernie Hotel from where we called in at Letham. We walked upto the school but did not have the courage to call in. now I wish we had.

The picture of the main street in your website brought back fond memories of the times when we schoolchildren were allowed into the home of an elderly gentleman and his sister to watch THE LONE RANGER on his tiny black and white TV. If only I could roll back the time. I also recall the celebrations for the coronation held in the playing fields. Wonderful times.

My name is Jim Garret and I would be pleased to hear from anyone who was around at that time and it would make my day if there is anyone who remembers our family.

My home address is, – CROFTON, BERRY HILL ROAD, ADDERBURY, BANBURY, OXON. OX17 3HF

I look forward to hearing from you. My kindest regards to all in LETHAM