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Linda passed away in 1997 as a result of Multiple Sclerosis.
Born in 1943 Linda was the youngest of the
Winterborn children. After leaving school she
worked for Horace & Williams where she stayed
for many years.
As you can see Linda was a bit of a beauty
and entered a local beauty competition
in 1966.
The Brighton & Hove Herald on this story
quoted her ambition as ‘to attend the Olympic
Games’ and cited her hobbies as dancing and
bowling. Linda was a greatly loved daughter,
sister and aunt. A lovely lady and we still miss her.
Doris – her beloved older sister – passed away in September 2002. She had spent many years, with other members of the family, helping raise money for those with Multiple Sclerosis and helping her sister cope with the disease.
Doris was a greatly loved
daughter 
wife, mother, sister and aunt who lived
for her family. Born in 1938 Doris left school
and became a wages clerk for the Southdown
Bus Company. She married John in 1967
and they started a family.
A compulsive walker of dogs and children (!!)
she was always flying around Patcham and Brighton
at the speed of light with the dogs or/and children
in tow!! For several years she spent much time
working at, and raising money for, Lewes FC.
It wasn’t her only sporting achievement for Doris
won a Southdown Bus Company staff tennis championship during her employment and in her younger years she loved to ski. A wonderful woman and sadly missed by us all.
When the Winterborns’ and Shipps’ decided to set up a fund after the death of Doris – to raise money in her and Linda’s memory – it seemed a natural choice to raise money for those who suffered from MS.
We help raise much needed money for the Sussex Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Centre (based in Southwick) which provides treatment and support for those with MS in Sussex.
“Multiple Sclerosis, MS, is a disease which affects the nervous system. As yet we do not know how to cure MS but extensive research is being done on its cause and treatment”.
“Meanwhile, those affected have to come to terms with their situation, and find ways in which to cope with lifestyles that may have radically changed.”
“At the Sussex MS centre we understand the worry, confusion, uncertainty and anger that people may feel when they are told they have MS. Contact with others in the same position can help them cope with these emotions”. The Sussex MS Treatment centre is run on a self-help basis by people with MS, their families and carers. Our members can take advantage of the range of therapies available at the centre, or they can just come in for a chat and light refreshments”
“We are aware that carers and close family need support too, so everyone is welcome.”
For more information about the Sussex Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Centre visit their web site at www.mssussex.com
SO LET THE FUNDRAISING COMMENCE !!!!!
Well it’s already begun! So here is what’s been going on already. . . .
SILENCE IS GOLDEN ………….
Specially when someone from our family does it! – a whole day of peace of quiet for Gary’s colleagues and family raised £200.
FOOTBALL FOCUS ……………………
Arsenal Football Club very kindly donated £200 - Go Gunners!!!!
OLD SKOOL…….
In April 2004 we held an ‘old skool reunion’ for those who left Patcham First in 1980, Patcham Middle in 1984 or Maggie Aggie/Fawcett in 1988. It was held at Patcham Middle School Hall.
It was tremendous - 40 old boys and girls turned out for an evening of Wham, Duran Duran and even a little bit of Fun Boy Three!!. We ate Salt & Shake, Club biscuits and drank Um Bungo !!!! We even had an 1980’s tombola. Oh and we participated in a proper drink or two (ish)!
Some comments:
“Just wanted to say thanks for last night. I really enjoyed it and it was lovely to see you and other familiar faces”
“Just wanted to say thanks v much for organising the reunion on Saturday. I had such a laugh catching up with everyone. A few people haven't changed at all and a few have changed hugely!”
“Just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU for Saturday night … the evening was brilliant! I just feel sad now, that it is all over!”
“Thanks for a great night. I thought the reunion went very well. Hopefully we can all get together again. Well done for all the organising. Thanks again. Look after yourself.”
THE FILM & TV QUIZ
A dozen teams got together in the fab surroundings of the King & Queen Public House to test their knowledge of ‘the box’ and ‘the flicks’. We had old stuff and new stuff and plenty of brilliant prizes up for grabs - In fact our first prize was 4 audience tickets to the Ant & Dec show!!!
Some comments:
“It was a very good event, my flat mates thoroughly enjoyed it and it was nice to come home with a prize !”
It was a great night (whens the next one?) you know I always help if I can so.... As Lauren Bacall said to Humphrey Bogart " if yer need me kid just whistle" how many points for that....
SPONSORED CYCLE RIDE……..
One man (Gary), One bike( not a chopper!) , One hundred and one miles (the South Downs Way) in One (long!) day …… raised £180. Didn’t cycle back though (poor show!)
CARRY ON DOWN TO BRIGHTON…….
A staff trip from London to good ol’ Sussex by the Sea raised lots of smiles and almost £200…..
“(We) had a brilliant time, Thank you so much for organizing it, If you do anything else always let me know, In fact we hope you do another one next year.”
!!MORE THAN £2,500 HAS BEEN RAISED SO FAR!!
We think this is a great time to say a great big Ta to the following companies and individuals who have donated prizes, cash or provided discounts:
v Arsenal FC, Jane Mann and colleagues at American Express, Katy Dartnell and the staff at Spheric Trafalgar Ltd., Darren Barker, ASDA, Duke of Yorks Cinema, Komedia, Granada TV, Dig in the Ribs, The Colonade Public House, North Laines Photography, The King & Queen Public House and Patcham Middle School.
And to all you out there that came along for the ride and entered a team, partied or sponsored – a jolly big Ta to you too!!
If you would like to be informed of future events, or feel that you would like to help The Winterborn Fund in any other way please feel free to contact us on 01727 747450 (day) or 01727 767 140 (eve).
Also, if you have good quality bric-a-brac or small items of furniture that you would be interested in donating then please feel free to contact us as above and we will put you in contact with another member of the Winterborn clan. Shirley Boyd (nee Winterborn) has over many years collected such items to raise loads of money for the Sussex MS Society and if you can help her raise even more we would be pleased to hear from you.
Thank you for reading this leaflet.