Lynda Hesketh

Lynda was born in 1962 in Chester. She attended her local mainstream primary and secondary schools, having a home tutor for a year in between, following time in hospital.

Bunking Off

Here Lynda describes not going to school because she knew she wouldn’t get help.

Drag a Bag

Here Lynda describes her friendship with her best friend Sandra.

Slap on the Back

Here Lynda describes being slapped on the back in her music lessons.

Basic Lessons

Here Lynda remembers her time spent in hospital

Sent to Physio

Here Lynda talks about not being able to join in with PE because of being sent to Physio instead.

A Lack of Support

Here Lynda talks about having to rely on help from other children.