Kingstanding Methodist Church, Kings Road, 2010

“I was born in 1943 … and I used to sing in the choir at Kings Road Methodist.”

“My father Rev John Goode was the minister at Kings Road around 1963. I remember names like Stan Beale, John Hooley, Stan Lucas (not 100% on the 1st name). Very happy times at Kings Road especially the annual summer camp at Saundersfoot.”

“… through the 50’s – 70’s, we all went through Sunday School, The Girls (Life) Brigade and, we older ones, the Sunday evening Youth Fellowship led by John Bishop. I have fond memories of growing up within the Church Family and marrying Philip there in August 1970.”

“I joined the 29th when I was 12. I lived next door to the Methodist Church … Remember sitting with Mr Blaney, the caretaker, in the boiler room. The wall was covered in cigarette cards, footballers and so on. When Mr Blaney died Aber and Blodwen Thomas became caretakers. They were as Welsh as their names suggest … I soon became a frequent visitor to the Thomas flat in the House of Friendship … it was during the war years. When coke for the boiler was delivered it was dropped against the wooden fence … coke was in short supply.”

“Went through Sunday school in 1960’s. Local preacher in Romiley circuit Stockport. What is the church like now? Paul”