I often check the Worksop Guardian website on the internet to look for news from the Worksop/Langold area where I lived many years ago before emigrating to Australia with my family.

I have been able to see the many changes that have taken place over the years, and today I read of the parade in honour of troops returning from Afghanistan.

What a wonderful initiative, to welcome them home and to show your support.

God bless all those who have fought for their country, and all their family members who have waited at home.

My Dad, Richard Somers was a coal miner at Firbeck Colliery and now lives with Mum, Florrie, in their retirement here in Melbourne.

We recently celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary with many family and friends at a family lunch.

They were delighted to share the day with us all and to receive a book handwritten by all of their grandchildren, and great grandchildren, detailing their 60 years together.

Greetings to all who remember the Somers family from Langold, and I look forward to writing to The Guardian, on line, in the future.
Best regards,

Patricia Burke (Nee Somers).

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