23.03.24.
Elland reminder
Organist from The Rex Cinema in Elland here! I’m pleased to share with you that our annual Laurel and Hardy show will be happening on Saturday 23rd March. The films showing are Way Out West supported by Big Business, Men O’ War and Thicker Than Water. I’ll be accompanying Big Business on the organ!
Ben Hinchliffe
The Perry Winkle
The Perry Winkle 103 is another triumph for Roger Robinson and his team. To subscribe or to enquire, contact Roger. Highly recommended.
Convention bid
Spotted in the newsletter of the Brats Tent of Sheffield.
The Fiddle and the Bow
The Fiddle and the Bow play with Andrew Craig Shepherd is coming soon on a national tour.
Here's a clip of the promotional video.
Scooter display
Look who is on the cover of the latest ScooterNova magazine.
Blackpool collection
Mark Rodgers spotted on BBC 6 o’clock News (12/3/2024) a feature about the new 'Showtown' attraction in Blackpool.
Dave Williamson saw an item on the BBC News website, about this, a new museum in Blackpool. He reports:
Amongst other items of clothing from famous entertainers, it claims to have an original bowler, signed by Stan.
Here is a copy of some content from the 'Visit Blackpool' website:
Objects on loan from the Victoria and Albert Museum include much loved comedian and entertainer Tommy Cooper’s headtwister illusion magic trick and costumes worn by comedy stars Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.
A rare signed black bowler hat which was owned by film and comedy star Stan Laurel and acquired by Blackpool Council will also be on view.
https://www.visitblackpool.com/latest-news/it-s-showtown!-blackpool-s-first-museum-is-official
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68547743
Book support
I’m a member of the Sunderland Seniors Supporters club (I’m not old enough, obviously) but I donated one of my books to their raffle, sold 10 copies on the back of it and the chap who won the raffle copy not only paid for it, but he attended our tent meeting the following week and brought two of his pals with him! They’ve all already confirmed that they will attend whenever possible in future and are keen on coming to Ulverston in July.
Mike Jones
In Rome
Fred Terris (3rd left) sent us this photo from Rome. Among the rugby attenders you will spot Sons Janice Hawton and Peter Küpers.
...and finally