Guest book...

Here are all the messages that have been left in the guest book.  While I hope you find messages interesting  I cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information you may find here.

 

From: Dave Cave Email: <dave@davecave.org.uk>
Posted on: Friday, February 09, 2001, 01:31 AM

It's looking good Phil. I dropped in because of your post in btinternet.homepages. I hope enough interested people send you all the information you need to fill some of your blank pages. Persevere!! Dave :)

From: RICK and MARY Perez Email: <Ricmartrifam@aol.com>
Posted on: Thursday, March 29, 2001, 12:42 AM

It looks great so far. You are doing a great job. Hope you get lots of input from eveyone. Keep up the good work !

From: georgemathers Email: <georgemathers@ic24.net>
Posted on: Tuesday, April 03, 2001, 11:53 PM

i have sent the site to some friends and await their thoughts. a considerable enterprise that may take a somewhat insular reaction to mature !

From: Sylvie Sillince Email: <sylvie.sillince@virgin.net>
Posted on: Wednesday, April 11, 2001, 01:46 PM

I dare anyone to say that this is a sleepy village! Well done. Although in its infancy, the site is attractive and easy to navigate.

From: Beth Sillince Email: <Sillincebj@cf.ac.uk>
Posted on: Wednesday, April 11, 2001, 03:50 PM

Totally flabergasted!!The site is looking brilliant. Finding out things that I never knew. Makes me look forward to coming home even more! I miss it loads - not really a city gal..and with photos of home as there are...who can blame me!! Thank you Phil for doing such a great job!

From: Harry McDonald Email: <tomtape@dingoblue.net.au>
Posted on: Monday, May 14, 2001, 08:15 AM

Philip See personal e-mail sent to your private e-address Harry

From: Rebecca Coleman Email: <Rebecca@Poohbears.freeserve.co.uk>
Posted on: Saturday, June 16, 2001, 09:57 AM

Eric Freeman pointed me at your web site to see the picture of Byfords Farm ! It's nice to be able to take a local virtual tour.

From: keith marsh Email: <kmarsh@omantel.net.om>
Posted on: Saturday, June 23, 2001, 10:57 AM

Hello everyone, just thought I'd drop in and catch up on some news. Glad to see that Taynton has escaped F&M - must be the wild garlic! I was sorry to see that the Stragglers have had two courageous defeats after their first emphatic victory - must have been good games with those scores, though. I see you dusted off Bob Steward and he top scores! Keep it up Bob! and the rest of the team. I am hoping to watch the odd game in August so see you then. Regards to everyone Keith

From: Philip Email: <phil@taynton.net>
Posted on: Friday, September 21, 2001, 12:59 AM

Unfortunately there has been a problem with the Guest book. I am not sure how long it was not working for - I guess it could have been since June!!  All's fixed now so keep those messages rolling.

From: Rob Email: <rob.sherratt@lineone.net>
Posted on: Sunday, September 23, 2001, 10:00 PM

Hi Phil, Great site - well done! Rob

From: mkgb@student.unibe.ch Email: <mkgbrown@hotmail.com>
Posted on: Monday, October 22, 2001, 03:32 PM

What a great site! I'm studying abroad at the moment and now know where to go if I get homesick!! Keep up the good work!

From: Janice & Brian Hughes Email: <brianhughes@lineone.net>
Posted on: Saturday, November 17, 2001, 03:12 PM

We are researching our family tree and have discovered that Brian's Great Grandfather's brother William Hughes was a Curate at Taynton. Many thanks to Donald Sherratt for the help he has given us. It was wonderful being able to visit the place where William lived and see his church without actually leaving home. Congratulations on an excellant site. If anyone out there is also related to William, we would love to hear from you. William's parents were William and Sarah Hughes of Kingswinford and he was one of 7 children. William Hughes born 10th June 1812 married Caroline Batty 7th June 1849 They lived in Taynton from approx. 1850 - 1864 they had 10 children William 1850; Charles 1851; Caroline 1852; Annie 1853; Alice 1855; William 1856; Clara 1858; Harry 1859; Walter 1861; Albert 1863.

From: Luke Email: <luke.sherratt@btinternet.com>
Posted on: Tuesday, November 20, 2001, 01:19 PM

Ur site is sooooooooooooo good i want to be in ur guest book

From: Raymond (Robin) Mynett Email: <Robin_Mynett@Lineone.net>
Posted on: Tuesday, November 20, 2001, 10:17 PM

Congratulations on your excellent website. I was also impressed that "Google" lists your website first, but untitled which is a pity. I shall visit from time to time to keep up with your news. Best wishes to all. Robin

From: Keith & Jean Marsh Email: <kmarsh@omantel.net.om>
Posted on: Saturday, December 22, 2001, 01:01 PM

We would like to wish all our friends in Taynton, a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Oman Jean and Keith

From: Barry Tainton Email: <btainton@iprimus.com.au>
Posted on: Wednesday, January 02, 2002, 01:05 PM

Hi I am doing family history research on the Taintons/Tayntons, and am collecting information on many villages in Gloucestershire where my ancestors have lived. I found your website to be EXCELLENT and very informative, and have downloaded some pictures and data for my family chronicle. I really appreciated the efforts you have gone to in presenting your village in a living history fashion. If only we had more of your kind of historical websites in Australia!!! Thank you very much once again. If there is anyone in your village with information on the Tainton family, I would appreciate the contact. Happy New Year to you all in Taynton. Cheers Barry Tainton

From: Jim Stewart Email: <jim.stewart@woodstock26.fsnet.co.uk>
Posted on: Thursday, January 10, 2002, 03:34 PM

It was great to meet and discuss your plans with Barry today. Best of luck. Great WEB Page. Jim Stewart & Bob Anderson

From: David John Poyner Email: <Davepoyner34@aol.com>
Posted on: Monday, January 14, 2002, 11:23 PM

Thanks to all involved in setting up this site. I visited Taynton about 10 years ago. I live in Birmingham, but the Parish records for Taynton record Poyner's from 1700 until at least late 1880's. Francis Poyner was church warden about 1717. His Son John b 1716 married Elizabeth Wintle in Gloucester Cathedral in 1744. The Wintle Family feature Heavily in the history of Taynton. Edward Poyner born 1748 had several children and a will of a fellow villager in the late 1700's left money for the poor of the village to set up apprentiships. William his second son was one of those who benefited and became a shoemaker for the village. Some of the places the Poyner's lived include More end green farm, and Drews farm, also lived at kents green and glasshouse hill. So as you can tell, I am very interested in Taynton

From: Barry Rogers Email: <tbarryrogers@aol.com>
Posted on: Thursday, February 14, 2002, 04:11 PM

Well done Phil an excellent site. The work of an artist and technologist. What talents we have in Taynton.!! Sleepy village indeed,?? mind you the Gloucester Citizen would say this, as it is ONE of the very few villages that have not been spoilt. Long may this be the case. Barry Rogers. PS The daffodils are also delightful, full marks to the dedicated planters.

From: eileentaynton andrew Email: <meandrew@eoni.com>
Posted on: Wednesday, March 06, 2002, 06:46 AM

hello, this just trew me for a loop. taynton is my maiden name. was looking to see if i could find any thing on my farthers sideof family history. please e-mail me.mrs.Eileen Andrew

From: Jane Email: <Jane.Tresise@ombudsman.gsi.gov.uk>
Posted on: Monday, March 18, 2002, 05:16 PM

Hi Congratulations on this website. My grandmother lives at Ashleigh, May Hill, and my father was born there. I was amazed to see the site - how about a photo of May Hill itself? - the trees are such a landmark, and I love the Methodist Chapel building. There was a service there yesterday (17 March) to dedicate an induction loop system in memory of my grandfather Wilfred Reynolds a resident of Mayhill forover 60 years. Do you have any contact with Roger Cox? He certainly used to do guided walks AND his garden has been featured on national TV. I understand that he was front page news in one of this week's Forest papers? Also Russ Green has been a source of news and information for decades and may be worth roping in if you want to run a news section. As I sit in my office in Millbank Tower in London I now h

From: Ian Millard Email: <ikm2000@milly41.fsnet.co.uk>
Posted on: Friday, March 29, 2002, 11:23 PM

HI PHIL GREAT SITE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

From: Nicky & Chris Abbey Email: <nicolaabbey@aol.com>
Posted on: Thursday, April 04, 2002, 02:39 PM

Well what can I say - only knew about the site because it was mentioned in the latest Village Link (great little book also). We moved to Taynton just over a year ago and although the house has taken some time to get right (1 Lynes Cottage - painted a little too white now we think!) and the work goes on, it is well worth it. Taynton is lovely, unspoilt and a real pleasure to live in. I work from home so get to see it all day long or when we take the puppy out (black lab called Baloo - yes as in Jungle Book). To see the buzzards circling overhead, walk or drive through the garlic laden woods (enough to make you hungry even in the morning) all add to the pleasure, not to mention the Glasshouse Inn to end a summer day or winter Sunday lunchtime. I'll bookmark the page so I can keep coming back to check all

From: Matthew Email: <treksterno1@aol.com>
Posted on: Saturday, April 06, 2002, 12:40 PM

hi its lukes mate matt i really like the site i wish i could move to taynton but my parents wont let me

From: Mark Fraser-Townsend Email: <mft@blueyonder.co.uk>
Posted on: Thursday, April 11, 2002, 02:32 PM

Hello Just a quick note of introduction, my wife [Jo] and i have moved into the area recently - buying Mote Farm from Eric & Dot House. I would like to thank all them and locals for all their help and introduction into the community. We have been here a couple of months and have found the area absolutely beautiful and very friendly. I did see a note on events coming up this year, the Jubliee was one that the Mote Farm was suggested to hold a disco and pig roast at. We have no problem with this [Saturday eve/Sunday eve etc] what are the plans!! can we help out in anyway. We look forward to meeting lots of people around the village and would to thank all who helped to date Mark Fraser-Townsend, Mote Farm

From: R McLean Email: <rmawgan@aol.com>
Posted on: Monday, July 01, 2002, 03:50 PM

I Loved your website, especially as my family have lived in the area for a very long time, and I was born there. Anymore photo's would be most welcome as I now live in Kent, although very beautiful it's not the same.

From: Roy Taynton Email: <roytaynton10@msn.com>
Posted on: Monday, September 30, 2002, 09:13 PM

I must visit the place sometime.

From: keith taynton Email: <ktaynton@ureach.com>
Posted on: Friday, November 01, 2002, 04:17 PM

splendid site! very informative. hope to visit some day... keith taynton

From: Lorraine Horsfield Email: <lorraine.healer@xtra.co.nz>
Posted on: Saturday, January 04, 2003, 10:46 PM

To whom it may concern (Maybe the council?) How could you only offer half the cost of the site. We in New Zealand are very interested to know what is going on over there as we have a very good link with the Tibberton/Taynton W I and look forward to reading the happenings over there. It is after all people that matter and people keep any business alive - please reconsider and go the extra mile to make someone smile. I send regards from New Zealand - Wairoa Country Women's Institute, Wairoa/Hawkes Bay Federation.

From: David Email: <davepoyner34@aol.com>
Posted on: Sunday, January 05, 2003, 10:11 PM

What a shame that this site is at the mercy of a parish and/or council who are/is unwilling to support the efforts for the good of not only the local community, but to outsiders like myself who have an interest in the history of the village. Information of the history of the village mentioned more than a few of my ancestors. If the new proposed site about Tibberton gets the go ahead I hope that the information about Taynton is also put on that site. I want to take this opportunity to say to Philip..... Thank you for all you have done, and for emailing me and exchanging information about my family. There are many of us who have roots with the village who value your efforts. David. From the second city of Birmingham.... who's ancestors were baptised, married, and buried at St Lawrence's.

From: steve southwick Email: <s@ssouthwick.freeserve.co.uk>
Posted on: Wednesday, January 08, 2003, 03:01 PM

My wife (Sue) and I had a few mins to spare and decided to explore the area around Hartpury for a possible visit for our group of amateur archaeoligsts (South Worcester Archaeological Group; S.W.A.G). We noticed some earthworks on the map near Taynton village and went to have a look. It was your web site which gave us the remarkable background with the connections to the Civil War,we now want to know more. I took the opportunity also to report our visit to the newly formed Archaeological unit at University College Worcester where I work, and they expressed an interest for a possible visit in the future if that's ok. Perhaps someone would like to get in touch with me, regards and keep up the good work.

From: James Coull Email: <info@james-coull.co.uk>
Posted on: Thursday, January 09, 2003, 11:02 AM

Hi Phil, Sorry to hear about your problems with the Parish Council - it is staggering, in this day and age, that they aren't prepared to support you with the web site. Perhaps if they had an idea of how many hours you must have spent getting the site up and running and constantly updated then they might review their position - then again perhaps not!!!!!!! Best wishes and congratulations on a supurb site. James

From: Belinda Dettmann Email: <belinda.dettmann@bigpond.com>
Posted on: Thursday, February 06, 2003, 05:37 AM

What a great site! I've just tracked a branch of my ancestors back to your village and it is marvellous to get such a clear picture of where they came from. Not only was my forebear William Read (gardener in London) born in Taynton in 1816 but so were about seven generations of his ancestors. Just seen the entry for William's 2nd cousin Edward Read (another gardener!) in your transcription of the 1851 census for Taynton, and several other family members appear in the MIs. As I live in Australia it is an unexpected pleasure to be able to visit your village via the Internet. Thanks for doing such a fine job.

From: Diane Charlesworth Email: <diane.charlesworth@britishlibrary.net>
Posted on: Saturday, February 15, 2003, 07:22 PM

A super site Phil. Visually attractive and full of interesting information. You must have put days of work into this. Much appreciated. Well done.

From: rick, mary , tristan and hunter perez Email: <ricmartrifam@aol.com>
Posted on: Wednesday, April 16, 2003, 04:48 AM

a wonderful web site for a beautiful village. A place full of fond memories, family,and friends. I imagine it is especially beautiful right now in spring with all the flowers in bloom. We miss England and hope to visit again soon. Perez family, Corpus Christi ,Texas.

From: John Taynton Email: <john,taynton@aol.com>
Posted on: Friday, May 30, 2003, 07:10 AM

Hello, I thought I might have some connection with your village...but haven't. None-the-less, thanks for an interesting and well presented website.

From: david hutton Email: <david.hutton14@btopenworld.com>
Posted on: Sunday, June 01, 2003, 10:50 PM

good site , i like the new ariel pics

From: Cheryl Hegland Email: <chersevert@aol.com>
Posted on: Thursday, June 19, 2003, 07:56 AM

Thank you for setting up this Website for those of us touring your lovely area. We are looking forward to our stay! We are from Seattle, Washington, USA and traveling with friends from California, USA.

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Posted on: Saturday, August 09, 2003, 07:39 PM

Nice site maby more pictures would make it better. Anyone know what happened to The Grove Farm who now owns it and what they are doing with it please say here thanks. Oh yes a forum would be good way to attract people here so we can talk about goings on around the village and people can ask for help on things just an idea keep it in mind.

From: D. Sherratt. Email: <donald.sherratt@lineone.net>
Posted on: Sunday, August 17, 2003, 10:45 PM

To the person who left the above message on Aug 9th. If you leave us your e-mail address we can send you a reply to your questions. Thanks.

From: jenny churchill Email: <jenny.churchill@btopenworld.com>
Posted on: Tuesday, August 19, 2003, 01:42 PM

Hello Taynton, I am researching my family tree and they all seem to come from there. I am tracing the Poyner,austin,morris families. Can anyone give me any information to these families, .This is a great web-site and to actually see where my relatives all lived makes it easy to imagine their life in those old days.I hope someone out there can help me.

From: John Taynton Email: <john.taynton@southwestrda.org.uk>
Posted on: Tuesday, November 11, 2003, 09:32 AM

I expect you get many messages from Tayntons, and here is another. I visited the village many years ago - delightful!

From: Ssndra Walker
Posted on: Tuesday, February 17, 2004, 04:40 PM

Phil Just wanted to say how impressed I am with your site for the village! Sandra

From: Alan Wood Email: <contact via www.wyenot.com>
Posted on: Sunday, March 07, 2004, 07:54 PM

I enjoyed my visit to your excellent and well thought out web site. I visit May Hill occasionally. I worked in Gloucester for 24 years and would often go for an early morning walk up to the top to relax before the working day began. Best wishes from Ross-on-Wye! I have a similar web site about Ross-on-Wye.

From: Audrey Long Email: <audrey.long@zen.co.uk>
Posted on: Monday, March 22, 2004, 08:29 PM

Sorry, brain too slow for fingers. Maybe you can help with a query. I'm a member of Blewbury Local history Group and I have been transcribing a will of William ELDRIDGE, 1750 died in Blewbury. In his will he left property to his brother Thomas ELDRIDGE and nephew John and various others of the same family. I cannot read the name of the village in the will, but it is near Burford and looks like ?ainlon, so could it be Taynton? Was there such afamily there in the mid-1700s? William owned a mill here and there could be a milling/baking connection. If someone can confirm or prove the opposite I would be grateful. Thank you. You have a great site. Audrey Long

From: Audrey Long Email: <audrey.long@zen.co.uk>
Posted on: Monday, March 22, 2004, 08:41 PM

Sorry, just realised the Taynton in Oxfordshire is more likely (see previous email.) Still, it introduced me to a lovely village website - keep going. Audrey

From: Phyllis Davies Email: <phyllisdavies@ntlworld.com>
Posted on: Thursday, September 16, 2004, 03:10 PM

Visited your website whilst trying to trace my Grandmother who was born there in about 1875. Her surname was Tyrrell. Found your website very interesting and plan to visit Taynton in the future.

From: Judith Taynton Truly Email: <Judithtruly@yahoo.com>
Posted on: Tuesday, October 05, 2004, 05:27 PM

Just a lovely site-even if I'm not connected to it!

From: Steve Mitchell  Email: Steve@smservices.demon.co.uk
Posted on: Tuesday, October 12, 2004, 09:03 PM

 I have been researching my family tree and one of my great uncles, Albert Mitchell, lived at Greencroft farm in Taynton. Searching your site I was thrilled to find a picture of Greencroft farm and also that one of the previous owners was a Mitchell. Albert died in January 1947 aged 80 (retired farmer) and the address on the death certificate was Greencroft, Taynton. I had no record of when he moved to Greencroft. My mother could recall them visiting her from Gloucestershire in the 1940's. I would be very interested to know if anyone has any information about the mitchell's who lived at Greencroft to see if they were related.
Excellent website.

From: Mary Perez Email: <mary-l-perez@sbcglobal.net>
Posted on: Thursday, December 16, 2004, 06:11 AM

Just seeing what is going on in Taynton this time of year, It,s been a long time since I took a look at this home page. It looks like a great resource.

From: David Reynolds Email: <davidreynolds12000@yahoo.co.uk>
Posted on: Monday, January 03, 2005, 07:23 PM

Hi There All, A very good village website that I have found very interesting and helpfull in tracing my family roots.In the census listings and MI I have found some usefull info on REYNOLDS/RANHALLS. Is there anyone in the village now named Reynolds ? or tracing the family tree like me ? Any information would be very helpfull. Regards, Dave Reynolds

From: Jane Emery Email: <jmcemery@aol.com>
Posted on: Monday, August 29, 2005, 01:33 AM

Hello, What a lovely village you have. I am planning on visiting the forest of dean later this year and happened to come across your website. If i have the time i will aim to visit Taynton during my visit.