This is a Scratchboard rendition of Cassie’s cat, Hoolie. For my birthday or was it Christmas, Cassie signed us up for a scratchboard class through Meta4 Gallery, which has since left Peterborough. The teacher was local artist Lisa Martini-Dunk.
Cassie made this scratchboard art in 2023. She then used the image to do a silk screen print on tshirts, which she sold at her art show.
I think it is amazing!
Trying to see if this website is still working. A while ago we made skelleton marionettes. Mine looked like Benedict Cumberbatch, so we called him Benedict Pumpkinpatch. We made some videos of the skelletons dancing around, … and laughed and laughed. It was hillarious…
1945 May 7- 13
Monday May 7
My photos of Wendy arrived. Very good. Had letter from Rae. Also one from Johnny, in hospital with tonsillitis. Went to show saw Storm Over Lisbon.
They announced VE Day will be tomorrow. Yippie
Tuesday May 8
The War is over after all these years it doesn’t seem true. Went over to aerodrome mess in car with Jack Fisher and wife. Played piano. Met Canadian girl (war bride).
Everyone had holiday today. Went to dance till 2 o’clock. Marched in Torch parade with band singing and shouting. Wonderful bonfire with Swastika on top. All Cranleigh was lit up and flags flying, fire-works shooting about.
Thursday May 10
Welcomed more prisoners of war. Station master etc. tried to push us off the station, but I stood my ground. Prisoners cheered. Gave them books. Deans came today on leave from Holland. Gave me pair of red clogs, handkerchief, lipstick, pair of stockings, etc.
Ethel, Mr.&Mrs. Kingdon also came round for cup of tea.
Friday May 11
Went to dance on Wednesday till 12. Welcomed more prisoners. Gave them books. Met Ken Lee from Birmingham. They’re really all the best boys from England, all R.A.F. officers and really well spoken. It’s interesting to see their souvenirs and talk to them. They gave us German money. They’re all Officers in the R.A.F.
Saturday May 12
Went to show saw “The Adventures of Mark Twain”. Mr & Mrs. Kingdon and Ethel came for cup to tea etc. I lost glass out of French watch Deans had lent me, thus bending one of the hands.
Sunday May 13
Went to Bognor Regis for day with Mummy, Pam & Wendy. Went in Buttins Fair. Took bus ride to Little Hampton. All beach closed there. We could see several mines, also sea mine and aerial torpedo. Bought a portable radio on Wednesday. L12-10-0
We thought that Mr. Pinky, being an indoor cat, would appreciate a quilt that had green grass, flowers, bright colours and an outdoor theme. Mr. Pinky would love to go outside but we are afraid he might head for the road, and try to go to his former home in the country. Sometimes we take him out on a leash. His quilt has a rectangle that is embroidered with a pink cat outline, sitting in the long grass, chasing a bug. It has a pocket on the back for Catnip.
24 Sunday
Went got papers. Went to White Heart and had drink with Johnny. Wore his hospital blue trousers. Darling Johnny had to leave 6-50. Oh gosh! It was wonderful to have him for a few hours.
25 Monday
26 Tuesday
27 Wednesday
28 Thursday
Johnny has a few days leave till Sunday. Went to show.
1 March Fri
Johnny came. Went met Edna in Guildford. Cecil came in the evening. Edna’s nice.
2 Sat
Cecil had to go to camp. We got up to see him off. Went had drinks in the evening.
3 Sun
Stayed in bed till late. Boys went and had drink. Went to White Heart in the evening.
4 Mon
Went to White Heart again. Got quite merry. Bought some chips.
5 Tues
Went to doctor Kettlewells. Edna came with me. Examined me, but could not tell much. Have to go to the hospital Thursday. Met Johnny and Cec in Onslow.
6 Wed
Went to Onslow again. Cecil thinks he’ll leave Sunday.
7 Thur
Went to Hospital for Internal examination. Verdict: I’m going to have a baby!! Of course we already knew, and so does everyone else. Johnny for one couldn’t resist telling everyone weeks ago!!
8 Fri
Went to show. Saw Hollywood Canteen. Had ice-cream. Sent form to Canadian Bureau.
9 Sat s.r. 6:30, s.s. 5:53
Cec left for Canada today. Edna upset. Johnny came.
31 December 1945Â Monday
Went into Guildford. Got evening dress. White with red polka dots. Mrs. Kosten Hendricks helped me alter it as it was too long.
Went to Cranleigh College dance with Johnny in taxi with Lt. Cmdr and Mrs. Kosten and Pam. Had drinks etc.
1 Tuesday
2 Wednesday
Went to Onslow with Johnny.
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17 Thursday
Johnny went back today. Went to show
18 Friday
Johnny arrived to help us move. Went to Onslow. Andy, Jack and Elaine and friend came to supper.
19Â Saturday
Moved into our new house today. Got radio fixed up etc.
 20 Sunday
Went to show with Johnny. Also to Onslow. Pamela brought Andy, Elaine and Jacky to supper.
21 Monday
Johnny went back to camp. Radio broke. Went to show.
22 Tuesday
Wrote letters and sent off competition.
 23 Wednesday
Johnny came this evening. He has 4 days leave.
24 Thursday
Went to show. Saw Hedy Lamar in “Conflictâ€. Johnny stayed home, he’d seen it.
25 Friday
Johnny and I caught 9:45 bus to Guildford, then train to London. Got room at Union Jack Club, Waterloo. Went drinking. Went to Lyons Brasserie. Then to show at Odeon. Saw George Raft in “Stop Whistleâ€.
 26 Saturday
Had drinks, supper etc. Went to London Pavilion. Saw Bing Crosby, Bob Hope in “Road to Utopiaâ€. Went to Brasserie. Got into Guildford at 7:30. Went had tea, then to Lion Hotel for supper and drinks. Met Daddy in subway train, on way to Birmingham.
Wednesday 11th March
Had a letter from Ivan yesterday! He wants me to go to London with him. Did not go to London last weekend after all with Bob. Went to Cranleigh Hotel. Saw staff Sergeants. Went to dance, only about twenty there. One Canadian wanted to take me home. Saw Ivy. Not many girls there, just enough to go round. Gordon has started his leave.
Thursday 12th March
Went to dance in truck. Ivy came. Nurses from Canada there. Had ticket with number and name on. Met lots officers. Tony exrayed our hands, and I put my foot under. Went in their mess room. Had cider, coffee, cakes and sandwiches. Saw Mrs. Rose. Met captain Kerr. Bill looks like Fred MacMurray. Captain looks like George Brent.
Sun Oct 27
Went to Gibb’s Hatch 10/3. Enjoyed it! Had chicken.
Mon Oct 28
Saw spy signalling Man on bridge.  Saw Ben etc. Wanted me to go out with them.
Tues Oct 29
Bomb dropped a few fields away.
Wed Oct 30
Went to London in van with Hugh and Mr. Wise. 4 raids, fighting overhead. Saw damage all over place, got furniture.
Thurs Oct 31
Went to meet Mummy. Passed her on way. Went all way to Cranleigh. Letter from Renee yesterday.
Fri Nov 1
My birthday. Today I’m 16. Had 5/- off Mummy. Handkerchief off Pamela. Two cards
Sat Nov 2
Had 2/6 off Mrs. Covey. Also had gloves off family. Lady asked way to Lord Renald’s house “Ardathâ€.
Sun Nov 3
Last night Basil gave me 3/- for my birthday. Saw June. Teased Basil.
Mon Nov 4
Had lift in lady’s car. It is now a rumour that Joan Ellard is not dead.
Tues Nov 5
Had lift in car with Mummy. Did not go anywhere much.
Wed Nov 6
Came new way home. Bombs were very near last night. Went to pictures. Saw Kay Francis, Cary Grant, Carol Lombard in ———, also Spats to Spurs.
Thurs Nov 7
Saw Spikey. Went to village. Went to Cranley. Saw Tons of soldiers. Met Mummy with Bonzo. Went down Guildford road.
Fri Nov 8
Went to village in morning to get money. Last night saw flares. Bombs drop very near.
Sat Nov 9
See lots of German planes. Saw Ken and Norman. Daddy came today. Mummy had row with Hugh. Daddy’s teeth are broken.
