Comments on: Tone Vale Hospital – Somerset

By: Debby Pearce

Debby Pearce — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:46:22 +0000

Good luck to you Darling, the experience sounds awful and I wish you all the luck. I have lived in Cotford for nealy 6 years and am planning to move. I feel there is an underlying current here, as if everything is a cover-up. The village seems fake in some way x

By: David Austin

David Austin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:27:58 +0000

I’m afraid this group was taken down.

By: David Austin

David Austin — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:05:22 +0000

Merrifield survivors may be interested in the ‘secret’ (i.e. hidden) Merrifield Children’s Unit group on Facebook where members can exchange memories, views and information in privacy. I know many of us have found this forum extremely useful, but it’s open for the world to see (which has also been useful in many ways!). You can join the ‘secret’ group via existing members (you can contact me for more information via my website).

By: Carrie

Carrie — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:25:24 +0000

Hello all,
I am new to this site and am moved by the stories that I have read. My Mum was in Tone Vale Hospital a couple of times between 92 & 94 and I have lots of unanswered questions, sadly she is no longer alive. I live in London, but recently visited the hospital site which is converted into flats. I have to say I receiveved a hostile reception from a couple to the people now living in the flats, even though I don’t think I was invading their privacy or being offensive!? Anyway it’s hard because I have few memories of my Mum when she was well and feel a bit closer to her there, not sure why!? Xx

By: David Austin

David Austin — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 08:56:05 +0000

I must admit that (until this morning) it’s been a long time since I looked at Ian’s forum – it could do with more support. I notice there’s some useful reminders there about how people can get hold of any surviving records on them from their Merrifield days (not that I’ve had any luck myself – but will try again).

By: Cw

Cw — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:24:35 +0000

there is a forum that’s been set up for chatting if you are interested
imottram@aol.com can give you details )

By: Cw

Cw — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:19:05 +0000

Yes I remember all of those members of staff … )

By: christine

christine — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:06:55 +0000

Hi, was Michael the lad that was really into queen? I do remember a few other names. Chris, Alvin, Jamie and two girls named rachel as well as the ones already mentioned (Helen and Daffyd). I can remember more faces then names although they have probably changed since then. x

By: jas 62515

jas 62515 — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:38:46 +0000

Hi, Yes did live in Yate, Not anymore.
I would like to say i can remember you, but i don’t know your name.
Hope you are well!!!
Keep in touch..XX

By: Me

Me — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:12:40 +0000

Hi Jane
I do remember you! I can remember catching the train from Bristol Parkway to Taunton with you when we went home one weekend. Did you live in Yate?