Nurse from Craig-y-nos

I have just spoken to Roy, a patient in Craig-y-nos from 1943-46. It was amazing to talk to someone who had similar experiences to mine. It was like finding a long lost relative. We are going to meet up when I go down to Wales later this month. He tells me that he has met a former nurse from Craig-y-nos who still lives in the area.
"She says she doesn't remember an Ann Shaw but she does remember an Ann Rumsey."
"That's me! that was my maiden name."

UFO's in the Brecon Beacons

I wonder if Miss White noted down in her journal the day we saw a UFO- spaceship- floating down the valley? It happened one sunny morning in 1952 (or maybe 1953) about 11 o'clock. It was silent until it came alongside Craig-y-nos then it made a humming noise and disappeared out of sight.
Miss White hurried to call Dr Hubbard but it had gone by the time she arrived.

We used to see these strange objects in the sky at regular intervals- every few months- but after this daytime appearance we never saw them again.

Only learnt recently that the area is notorious for its sightings of UFOs. It is something I have never dared speak about before cause people think you might be a bit weird. I am sure tht there is some scientific explanation for the sightings though I am at a loss to know what they are. Time-travel?

Also, what we saw at Craig-y-nos cannot be dismissed as one child's over excited imagination: at least a dozen children saw it and several adult members of staff too.

One of many sites about the Brecon Beacons UFOs.www.psychicinvestigators.net/html/ufos.html

Craig-y-nos School journal

My friend "Carver" and myself , 1953 in the grounds of Craig-y-nos. We were allowed out from 2-4pm once we were judged well enough.


Have just been in touch with the archivist from Llandridod Wells. She tells me they have the school journal from Craig-y-nos from 1947 to 1972. That is amazing! Have added it to my my research list for when I visit Wales later this month - January 20th.
www.powys.gov.uk/index.php?id=2118&L=0)

The only lessons I remember, given my Miss White, were scripture, singing and hygiene. But there must have been others...

Miss White told us not to stick pins in our hands because they would let the germs in. I asked how many legs the germs had and received a slap in the face. My friend "Carver" said that the picture of germs in her book had more legs than mine and asked if her germs would walk in faster.
She too got a slap in the face.

She told us not to drink milk with flies in it : "even if you pull the flies out first."

June, my penpal from Dundee, 1950/51

This was a studio photo taken in Dundee. It was one of my treasured possessions. I wonder where June is now?

We all had pen-pals which we collected from the back of the Childrens Newspaper and we would write to them regularly.
Then we took to writing to soldiers in Germany.

Where are they now? Former patients at Craig-y-nos

These two girls were very lively but I can't remember their names.
(1952 approx)

Unknown young woman on the balcony.

Anyone recognize her? (around 1951/2)

Annie the maid

A quiet, gentle woman, we all remembered Annie with affection.

Summer 1950- 1951?

This could have been taken in either 1950 or 1951. I am on strict bedrest and required to lie on my left side all the time. Cant tell whether my bed is still on "blocks" or not.

Hair-washing time on the balcony

Summer on the balcony - 1951?

This girl had the "plaster bed" treatment. Part of her body was encased in plaster and she remained permanently elevated.

Anyone know this trio of girls?

Date 1952 (approx.)

Miss White, our teacher with myself ( in bed) and another girl who was on the balcony too. (1951 approx.)

Girl with bonnet

Does anyone recognize this girl? It was taken in the grounds of Craig-y-nos in 1952 or maybe 1953.

Where are they now?