On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 10:52:42 +0000, John Hall wrote:

... we sat there wrapped up in coats, gloves and scarves singing
hymns. These days, of course, Health and Safety wouldn't allow it

I have recollection of similar events and I didn't start school until
'64/'65. Also remember being out in the playground when ever it wasn't
actually raining for playtime and lunch. Like you say doesn't happen
now. On the HSE side I wonder if anyone has done any stats on injuries
sustained by children when the schools are closed due to bad weather
or WHY... I wouldn't be at all surprised for it to be "safer" to have
the kids in a cold school than roaming the streets or at home.

when we found ice in the top of our bottles of free milk when we
drank them at mid-morning break.

Many a time for me, but of course the Milk would have been stood
outside for a few hours. The classrooms weren't *that* cold. B-)

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Cheers
Dave. pam is missing e-mail