frabax@msn.com

GUY SHACKELL of Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales writes: "I would very much like to get in touch with Arnold Cardwell, who went to Bolton School in the 1940s and lived in Great Lever. He and I were together almost the whole of National Service (1951-1953), though we hadn't met till then."

dgshackell@hotmail.com

MIKE BAINBRIDGE of 21 Cockey Moor Road, Bury writes: " I am researching my mother's ancestry and am asking if anyone has information on Peter Lomax, born Bolton 1815, married Mary, also born 1815. They had a daughter Hannah in 1841. She subsequently married Peter Kevill who was born somewhere in Ireland about 1839. Any info on any of the above gratefully received."

mikebainbridge@compuserve.com

EMMA HODGKINSON of The Old Vicarage, Longhorsley, Morpeth, NE65 8UU writes:

"I'm researching the Pickering family history and I know that William Pickering died on March 15 1863 and is buried at Horwich Church, Bolton-- Grave 35. I was wondering if anyone had any information regarding this man and his family because I really am at a loose end?

emma@hodgkinson.uk.net

PAULA LOVEDAY of Cambridge says: "I am trying to trace my father, Bernie Burke, ex-RAF, now in his mid to late 70s. We lost contact almost 19/20 years ago. Any information would be most welcome. Thank you."

ploveday-smith@synaptics-uk.com