Lindsey Pollastrone, 49, Chippenham
When I was 7, I was given the most beautiful silver bracelet. It was a Christening present from my parents Josie, now 71, and Hank, 78, and had my name inscribed on it.
Lindsey Maria Williams.
I loved showing it off.
It was never off my wrist.
Except, one morning, back in 1974, it disappeared.
I searched high and low, far and wide – everywhere.
I scoured the field where I’d been playing.
The park, my school, turned the house upside down.
Heartbroken, I eventually gave up hope of ever finding it.
I finished school, moved away, and married Tony, now 59.
We had two children, then became grandparents.
I had lots of other jewellery over the years.
But, apart from my wedding ring, nothing compared to…
