Category Archives: Memories

Ah, the good old days…

The man behind the mask

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Shades

Karen is saddened to hear of the death of Chris Sievey today, AKA Frank Sidebottom. Karen knew Chris from her days as an audience member of the Oxford Road Show and later with her involvement at Radio HBS (Hospital Radio … Continue reading →

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To all the Girls I’ve loved before…*

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Shades

I’m in the process of replacing my car as my current Betsy is rapidly approaching 100,000 miles on the clock. After much thought, scouring the Internet and flicking through Parkers & What car monthly guides, I’ve taken the path of … Continue reading →

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“Tuppenny Rushes”

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Shades

Saturday morning picture shows are looked back on with affection by many people over fifty in Britain. For a few pennies, children had the chance to spend an hour or two watching Westerns, cartoons and Serials with the cliffhanger endings … Continue reading →

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Teas and Coffees

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Shades

Yesterday was a very busy day. It was Mervyn’s Funeral in Loughborough and we had an evening show in Manchester- Hazel O’Connor’s Beyond Breaking Glass. The funeral was well attended and there were flowers from the regulars at his watering … Continue reading →

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Mervyn Stockbridge Gould

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Shades

A very good friend died recently and I’m getting lots of communication from others who knew him. I was asked to write this Obituary which might possibly appear in The Stage next week. I knew him for more than twenty … Continue reading →

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