Hi Rita - where abouts were you staying in South Wales? We are very fortunate to have THREE (yes three) Tesco's in Bridgend. Last I heard of Dianne was that she was promoted from being manageress of the fuel station for Bridgend Tesco to manageress to the new Tesco Express in Broadlands Estate Bridgend.
As you say people move on, retire, etc. so the old crowd appear to have "new" or "other" interests - remember the long posting on the Smokaloo - those were the days of friendly ramblings and banter. Even Lord B. is not his old active self - he is very quiet these days - probably shattered by having to do all the work of his milk maids, etc. now he has lost his wealth on the financial crash.
Sign of old age to reminice.