Timeline

 

Happy News - December 11th 2023

Robert and Kathryn are today proud to announce the safe arrival of Isla Christina Morse, a beautiful sister for Olivia and the fourth grandchild for Steve. 

Love and congratulations from both families at home and abroad.

 

Black Day for the MORSE Family - 26th April 2023

Allan Raymond Morse, our beloved eldest brother, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his family, after a very short illness. We are all devastated. Our love goes out to Pat, his wife of almost 59 years, daughter Sharon, son David, grandaughters Laura and Rachael, great-grandaughter Martha, and their families. 

R. I. P Allan.

 

The latest MORSE family arrival - 22nd March 2023

Steven and Victoria are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of Stanley Blake Morse.

Stanley is the 5th grandchild of Roland and Margaret Morse.

Love and congratulations form the HOWE and MORSE families

 

A New Family Member 13th February 2023

Richard and Naomi are excited to announce the safe arrival today of Evelyn (Evie) Sophia Morse, a beautiful sister to Sadie. Evie is the 4th grandchild of Roland and Margaret Morse. Love and congratulations from the Morse and Hopps families.

 

Wedding News - November 26th 2022
Rachael Louise, the youngest daughter of Ian and Sharon Burton( nee Morse) today married Michael, son of 'Scobie' and Patricia Craig at the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel in London. Congratulations from both families.

 

Happy News 2nd December 2021

Laura and Joe are very happy to tell the world of the safe delivery of Martha Jane Small at Leicester General Hospital this evening. Martha is the first grandchild for Sharon and Ian Burton, and the first great grandchild for Allan and Pat Morse. Congratulations and love from the Small, Burton and Morse families.

 

Happy Event 4th November 2021

Amy and Billy Holland are thrilled to tell everyone of the safe arrival of Emily Katrina Maisie at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. 

Emily, a beautiful sister for Lottie, is the second grandchild for Kathy and Adrian. Love and congratulations from the Holland, Ridge and Morse families.

 


 

This family photograph was taken on 11th November 2017 when Amy and Billy had a full celebration of their marriage, which originally took place earlier in the year.

The location was at Fazeley studios in Birmingham.

LTR: Steve, Allan, Gordon, Amy, Kathy, Ken, Roland and Martin.

               

 

 28th August 2018

 

For the first time in over 12 years the senior members of our family met with Tricia, Tony, Brian and Shelagh for  a lovely lunch at the Dog and Partridge Hotel in Tutbury. 

 

Molly and Tom Murray, parents of Tricia and Brian were close friends of our parents Marjorie and Albert, and it was another lovely opportunity to share memories and old photographs.

 

Wedding News - June 9th 2017

Amy, the youngest daughter of Kathy (nee Morse) and Adrian Ridge, today married Billy Holland, son of Katrina. The marriage ceremony took place within the new Birmingham Library. Congratulations from both families.

 

Happy News - March 5th 2017

Robert and Kathryn are today excited to announce the safe arrival of Olivia Elizabeth Morse. Love and congratulations from both families at home and abroad.

 

 

Happy News - August 4th 2016

Hannah and Andy announce the safe arrival of Alexander Prince Sim at approx 2pm. A beautiful brother to Amelie and Grace.

Congratulations to all.

 

July 2015

This was a Scandinavian cruise, the first time that my sister, her six brothers and their spouses had taken a holiday together; it was a great success.

LTR: Adrian (Brother in Law), Martin, Ken, Allan, Roland, Gordon and Steve.                

Ladies: Pat (Allan), Polly (Martin), Kathy (Adrian), Margaret (Roland), Barbara (Gordon) and Ann (Ken).
 

 

Wedding News - May 23rd 2015

Steven Morse, the youngest son of Roland and Margaret, today married Victoria Howe. The marriage service and reception were held at Owen House Barn, Mobberley, Cheshire. Congratulations from both families.

 

Happy News - September 7th 2013

Robert Morse, the son of Steve and Tina, today married Kathryn Louise Herbert. The wedding was at St. Michael's Church in Bray. Congratulations from both families.

 

Wedding news March 30th 2013

Congratulations to brother Martin and Polly who were married today at the Bedern Hall in York.

 

Happy News - December 7th 2012 

Peter and Julia Morse announce the safe arrival of Jessica Julia at 4.am this morning weighing in at 8lbs 4oz. Mother and Baby are both well. Love and congratulations to all.

 

Happy News November 2nd 2012

Hannah and David Randle announce the safe arrival of Grace Lillian, a beautiful sister for Amelie. Love and congratulations to all.

 

 

Margaret & Roland's - 'Coming of Age'

 

To mark Roland and Margaret's 'Coming of Age', this photograph was taken by Steve, of course, on Sunday 8th July 2012.

The location was the English Dining Room, Near Holmes Chapel.

Back Row LTR: Steve, Richard, Gordon, Allan, Martin, Ken, Ann, Adrian, Peter, Julia and Steven. Centre: Kathy, Erin and Victoria.

Front: Barbara, Pat, Roland, Margaret, Marjorie Mason and Polly.

 

Happy News - June 9th 2012
Sarah and Russell Hill are proud to let everyone know of the safe arrival of Siena Christina, a beautiful sister for Joshua.

 

Happy News - June 21st 2011

Julia and Peter Morse announce the safe arrival of William Peter at Leighton Hospital in the early hours of this morning. A first grandson for Margaret and Roland. Congratulations to all.

 

Happy News - August 8th 2010

Hannah and David Randle announce the safe arrival of Amelie Alison, in Cheadle Cheshire. Congratulations to all.

 

Happy News - June 23rd 2010

Sarah and Russell Hill announce the safe arrival of Joshua Samuel, in Perth Australia. Congratulations to all.

 

Happy News - August 16th 2009

The daughter of Martin and Alison, Hannah Lucy, today married David Lee Randle at St Luke's Church in York. The reception was at The Merchant Adventurers' Hall in York. The honeymoon was in Venice. Congratulations!

 

Sad News - October 25th 2008
Alison, the lovely, and very talented wife of brother Martin, and dear Mum of Hannah, passed away this morning in York.

For a comprehensive insight to Alison's life and career, please see her dedicated page.

 

Happy news - 20th September 2008 Our youngest brother Gordon Ernest Morse married Barbara Hogan at the Aerodrome Hotel in Croydon. Love and Congratulations to the Happy Couple
 

Reunion with special guests 21st May 2006
 

For our 2006 Summer Reunion we were joined by family friends, Brian Murray and Tricia and Tony Skirrow. Our Sunday Lunch Party was held in Loughborough.

LTR Back: Tony, Brian, Gordon, Ken, Allan, Roland, Martin. Middle: Steve, Margaret, Pat, Tricia, Ann, Adrian. Front: Barbara, Kathy, Alison 

 

 Ken's 60th Birthday 24th April 2005

LTR: Adrian, Margaret, Barbara, Alison, Gordon, Kathy, Roland, Martin, Ann, Ken, Alison, Matthew, Wayne, Steve, Pat and Allan. Front row Jamie (L) and Joel, Jenny took the photo.

Bull's Head, Smallwood - 19th June 2004

 
Back LTR: Margaret, Ann, Barbara, Alison, Kathy and Pat

Front LTR: Allan, Ken, Roland, Steve, Martin, Gordon and Adrian

                   The Stonehouse Hotel, Stone, Staffordshire 2002

 

Steve, Adrian, Margaret, Ken, Ann, Allan, Pat, Martin, Kathy, Gordon, Alison and Roland

 

My thanks to brother Steve for all of our photographs.

 

Now make a MORSE selection from the left to see a potted history of many of our forefathers.

Latest News September 6th 2021

Richard and Naomi Morse of Buckhurst Hill, are delighted to let the world know of the safe arrival of their beautiful daughter, Sadie Iris.

Sadie Iris is the third grandchild of Roland and Margaret Morse. Congratulations from both families.

 

Happy News March 13th 2019

Amy and Billy are proud and happy to announce the safe arrival, this morning, of Charlotte (Lottie) Dawn Holland at the Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield; Mum and baby are doing well. Lottie is the first grandchild of Kathy (nee Morse) and Adrian Ridge. Love and congratulations from both families.
 

Wedding News - December 23rd 2018

Richard, the second son of Roland and Margaret Morse, today married Naomi, daughter of Stephen and Sharon Hopps. The marriage ceremony and reception took place at the Savoy Hotel in London. Congratulations from both families.
 

Family Portrait taken Sunday, 6th July 2003

 
Back LTR:Kathy, Ann, Gordon, Martin, Adrian, Roland and Steve

Front LTR: Ken, Margaret, Alison, Barbara, Pat and Allan

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