I AM trying to trace my family or anyone who knew my parents.

I was born on August 13, 1957, and brought up as the only child of Edith and Edwin Holt.

Recently I discovered that my biological parents were Mary Grace Carter and William (Billy) Carter, who lived for most of their married life in Upton Lane, Widnes.

Mary was a primary school teacher in Widnes and became a head teacher while Billy was in business and the Rotary Club.

The Hillcrest Hotel in Widnes, which hosts Rotary meetings, was formerly the Carter family home.

Mary died leaving me her eternity ring, engagement ring and other jewels.

She always sent my ‘parents’ 10 shillings every Easter, Christmas and birthday until I was 18.

The Carters spent every holiday in the summer with us, and I knew them as aunt Mary and uncle Billy.

I feel my children and I need to know if there are any of the Carter family still in Widnes.

I think Billy had a brother, Eddie Carter, who had two or three daughters.

I hope you can help me trace any remaining relatives or maybe pupils who know Mary Carter, or were in her class at primary school.

If you can help call the World on 01925 596396 for my contact details.

Rosemary Monaghan

Scotland