BHX Freight 1970s-1980s

[Deleted member 13091]

Did you know any of the people I mentioned - I think the guy at RH freight was called Bob and might have smoked a pipe

 

[CL44]

I certainly remember Bob Woolley, I used to work for Chris Bedford and remember Dateline (but didnt have many dealings with them). As for RH, I remember Judith but not the others. I do remember very well the UKACC functions (especially the quizzes and Ladies Night). Being honest this was the main way I socialised with the other Agents as I had a fair amount going on outside work.

 

[CL44]

No. We worked together at Hill & Delamain. He was the Branch Manager and I was on Exports. Worked together for about 3 years until he fell ill and left. Shame really as he was a nice bloke to work for.

 

[Deleted member 13091]

Enjoyed a good curry - are you still in touch with Chris, I would like to remove my comment #23 of 4.47pm but can't edit it !

 

[CL44]

Unfortunately I haven't seen Chris for a number of years. Last time I saw him was in Solihull using a mobility scooter but I didn't get a chance to speak to him.

 

[Deleted member 13091]

Mobility scooter - that's bad news - I reported my own post #23 so it can be removed.

Chris and Paul (DCAB Manager) took me for my first curry at the Ellora in Knowle and I never looked back since.

Chris, Steve (DCAB & SITIR Sales) and me used to go to Norman Green Sports Centre in Solihull to circuit and weight train. Chris always struggled with his weight.

 

[PRW]

I certainly remember Bob Woolley, I used to work for Chris Bedford and remember Dateline (but didnt have many dealings with them). As for RH, I remember Judith but not the others. I do remember very well the UKACC functions (especially the quizzes and Ladies Night). Being honest this was the main way I socialised with the other Agents as I had a fair amount going on outside work.

I certainly remember Bob Woolley too...He was my dad! He would take me and my little brother into Forward House on Saturday mornings. I remember the Mercury office was at the end of a corridor on the right. I think the guy at Air India was Ben Panesar.I remember Brian, and Anne - who went to work for Alan Parsons at Ware Transport. I remember Darren Williams - going to watch him play at the indoor cricket place. I remember Gordon - who used to bring sausage sandwiches in. My dad had a little corner of the Mercury office as his own office space. The walls and ceiling were nicotine yellow! Little round sponges on each desk for wetting stamps! Lunchtime visits to Excelsior club (I think that was what it was called). A hilarious Irish guy - Pat - who worked in the warehouse below the office. The telex machine and its tiny dots of paper that all fell out! My dad was the best. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers him. He died from a brain tumour in 2007...

 

[PRW]

Ware Transport were bought out by Trilogy (after Alan Parsons passed away).

Ware Transport were bought out by Trilogy (after Alan Parsons passed away).

I didn't know Alan had passed away. I last saw him at my dad's funeral in 2007. I remember as a family we were all invited round to his farm at bonfire night for fireworks. John Powell (JP) did the BBQ. During the summer holidays I used to work for Alan at WPS (World Parcel Services) as a credit controller. I remember his wife, June.

I certainly remember Bob Woolley too...He was my dad! He would take me and my little brother into Forward House on Saturday mornings. I remember the Mercury office was at the end of a corridor on the right. I think the guy at Air India was Ben Panesar.I remember Brian, and Anne - who went to work for Alan Parsons at Ware Transport. I remember Darren Williams - going to watch him play at the indoor cricket place. I remember Gordon - who used to bring sausage sandwiches in. My dad had a little corner of the Mercury office as his own office space. The walls and ceiling were nicotine yellow! Little round sponges on each desk for wetting stamps! Lunchtime visits to Excelsior club (I think that was what it was called). A hilarious Irish guy - Pat - who worked in the warehouse below the office. The telex machine and its tiny dots of paper that all fell out! My dad was the best. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers him. He died from a brain tumour in 2007...

A few more memories coming back...I remember there was a Colin and a Chris...who my dad called 'Little Chris'...I think he also was on the Mercury indoor cricket team. I remember the Ladies Nights at the St John's Swallow hotel in Solihull. Me and my brother were dumped in someones room whilst my mum (Ro) and dad went to the do. I remember a Gordon Clarke - I think he was with BA. There was a rep called Barry Isherwood. Mercury folded in the summer of 1988. My dad was devastated. He ended up working for Rockwell - which I think also folded a couple of years later. Then he went to work for Greenway on the Freeport ( a weird no mans land within barbed wire fences). Pat the warehouseman had the surname Docherty I think... Vaguely remember I guy - possibly 'Mal' who was one of the drivers - he ended up at Ware Transport too.

 

[Jon Dempsey]

I have never worked at the airport, but I remember some of the parties @ the Warwickshire Aero.

Dad's mate used to work at Airport Security and became a Warwicks member so we were invited to some of the do's. One of my first underage drinking venues I think.

 

[john_wy1]

I certainly remember Bob Woolley too...He was my dad! He would take me and my little brother into Forward House on Saturday mornings. I remember the Mercury office was at the end of a corridor on the right. I think the guy at Air India was Ben Panesar.I remember Brian, and Anne - who went to work for Alan Parsons at Ware Transport. I remember Darren Williams - going to watch him play at the indoor cricket place. I remember Gordon - who used to bring sausage sandwiches in. My dad had a little corner of the Mercury office as his own office space. The walls and ceiling were nicotine yellow! Little round sponges on each desk for wetting stamps! Lunchtime visits to Excelsior club (I think that was what it was called). A hilarious Irish guy - Pat - who worked in the warehouse below the office. The telex machine and its tiny dots of paper that all fell out! My dad was the best. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers him. He died from a brain tumour in 2007...

Hello PRW,

Yes, I remember your Dad probably as he gave me my first job in air freight at the age of 17 - c1978.

I’m very sorry to hear of your loss !!

Bob was liked and respected by everyone in the office.

I got on with him but Brian was my direct boss.

I remember Pat to he used to work afternoon/ evening shifts sorting out the evening trunkers from MAN-BHX-LHR.

I should have stuck it out at Mercury.

I used to use the telex machine you refered to at the side of Brian’s desk

Oh, the club was called the (B.A.) Silver Wings, but I think your Dad drank in the Excelsior Hotel bar after work.

Can you remind me about Gordon please

I wish you well

John

I didn't know Alan had passed away. I last saw him at my dad's funeral in 2007. I remember as a family we were all invited round to his farm at bonfire night for fireworks. John Powell (JP) did the BBQ. During the summer holidays I used to work for Alan at WPS (World Parcel Services) as a credit controller. I remember his wife, June.


A few more memories coming back...I remember there was a Colin and a Chris...who my dad called 'Little Chris'...I think he also was on the Mercury indoor cricket team. I remember the Ladies Nights at the St John's Swallow hotel in Solihull. Me and my brother were dumped in someones room whilst my mum (Ro) and dad went to the do. I remember a Gordon Clarke - I think he was with BA. There was a rep called Barry Isherwood. Mercury folded in the summer of 1988. My dad was devastated. He ended up working for Rockwell - which I think also folded a couple of years later. Then he went to work for Greenway on the Freeport ( a weird no mans land within barbed wire fences). Pat the warehouseman had the surname Docherty I think... Vaguely remember I guy - possibly 'Mal' who was one of the drivers - he ended up at Ware Transport too.

Do you remember Robert Trindle exports he must have been 19-20 yrs old in c1978

 

[Scottie Dog]

Welcome both @PRW and @john_wy1 to F4A and it's good to have you on the forum.