Jeanette Hardiman & Jackie Spiteri

Friends and cousins Jeanette Hardiman and Jackie Spiteri grew up in the neighbouring North Dorset villages of Fontmell Magna and Compton Abbas in the 60s and 70s, attending the same schools and many family events. Jeanette’s father and Jackie’s mother were siblings.

Jackie worked for more than 25 years as a journalist and sub-editor for local publication the Blackmore Vale Magazine and now works as a freelance ghost writer. Jeanette’s 38-year career in the finance sector included experience of marketing and communications. She’s currently involved in number of voluntary organisations.

Their book Two Grow Up in Dorset details the cousins’ memories from childhood through to starting work. In 1979, both girls moved away from the area, returning in later years.

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