Category Archives: People

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RIP the King of Bling

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Shades

(For the background to this Photo, see an earlier blogpost here) For all his faults, he was very sincere in his charity work, as confirmed by my Auntie who was a Nurse; he wasn’t precious about emptying bedpans. He actually … Continue reading →

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Did you hear the people sing?

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Shades

Two screens at the Birstall Showcase were very busy last night, for people keen to participate in the Les Mis 25th Anniversary show, albeit from a distance. Apparently 130 Cinemas participated in the show, some of them around the world. … Continue reading →

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Councillor Derek L Bradley RIP

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Shades

I was sad to hear that Councillor Bradley has passed away, the first Member of Morley Town Council to die whilst in office. Derek was a character and an eccentric, Morley is a duller place with his passing. I had … Continue reading →

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The Candy Man can’t…

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Shades

Today was the last day of the Candyman shop in Morley, located in the former Co-op emporium buildings and ran by the last Co-op Manager, Dennis Fisher. The shop has been there nearly four decades now, selling sweets, cigs, cards … Continue reading →

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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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