Memories of Kingsbury

On this page we're asking those of you who no longer live in the community to let us have your reminiscences of Kingsbury.  We were prompted to do this by the following email we recently received.

I read through the Kingsbury Synagogue website with some nostalgia. My parents, Daphne and Stanley Maynard, have been members of the shul since 1948, and I lived in Kingsbury from 1950 to 1975. I went to the Kingsbury Synagogue Kindergarten in 1954 and the Kosher meals in the shul when I was at Kingsbury Green School. I am celebrating the 40th anniversary of my Barmitzvah this Shabbos Bereishis - it took place in the old shul, in what is now the communal hall.

Best wishes,

Jeffrey Maynard

President

Young Israel of Merrick

Long Island, New York

USA

 

Carol Collier nee Stuart wrote:

What a wonderful idea! Memories of the Kingsbury community.

 I have not moved far...Kenton! My memories are vivid. My late parents were stalwarts of the shul, Thelma and Eddie Stuart. My father was Secretary for many years. Prior to that I remember Hebrew Classes held in Eden Lodge after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Sunday mornings.

Sticky buns and orange squash were sold prior to the class. Spencer Nathan was my teacher!

 Of course those who went to Primary and Secondary schools in the area  will remember Kosher dinners. Fab meals for a shilling!

 I also went to Kingsbury Youth Club which was held in the shul. As a youngster there was Bnai Akiva often supervised by the Vanson girls.

 My brother , Simon, now living in Israel was an active member of the shul until he made the move to Israel, like so many past members

 

 

Please send your items of nostalgia to us at <shamash.kingsyn@brijnet.org>