Category Archives: Showbiz

Entertainment in all its forms

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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Woodstock comes to Churwell

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Shades

In aid of Help for Heroes, The New Inn in nearby Churwell held a charity music festival yesterday, the very first ChurFest.  The car park was turned into a stadium and local bands took to the stage.

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It has been a long time coming…

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Shades

…but finally Dean & Denise sing Lucky Stars together again 33 years later. I tried to persuade Deano into it a couple of years ago & he wasn’t keen, the moment had passed, it was a bit too close to … Continue reading →

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Drinking on Ice

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Shades

I won a competition recently, courtesy of Virgin Holidays. It was two tickets for “Dancing on Ice” in the London O2 Arena. What made it special, however, was that it was from the comfort of the Virgin Atlantic Corporate Box. … Continue reading →

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The Hammond master

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Shades

It sounds like there are only a few people in the room at the end…

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