Site last updated 07 June 2017 - 2018 Convention News Update
Previous Norwich 2018 Convention poster and link to Booking form
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Dear friends,
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Saps at sea Details |
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The Saps At Sea was launched in October 2000 and our venue for nearly 2 years was The Fish and Firkin in Alexandra Road. We had an enforced move when the pub, under new ownership, was no longer able to allow us to have children at our meetings. Fortunately we were able to find a different venue at The Railway Hotel in Clifftown Road. This has been our home for the last 8 ½ years during which time we have seen a number of changes. The Railway Hotel has served us well but had become less suitable. The challenge was, therefore, to find an alternative venue which met our primary requirements; it is in Central Southend area, it is available on 2nd Sunday of each month, it is inexpensive and it will be welcoming for our family events. It was quite a tall order, but I think we have found the ideal venue at the Naval & Military Club, 20 Royal Terrace. It also has additional bonuses that are welcome; all on ground level, own bar area in room and cheaper drink.
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The
Naval & Military club is the last building in Royal Terrace
and overlooks the sea & Southend Pier.
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Our
next meetings are… Sunday
April 9th ~ BARS Sunday May
14th ~ Ladders |
For
further information contact |
Click here to see some Southend Convention Photos
Click Here to see an interview with Jefferey Holland
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The
late Bill Cubin was
a remarkable man. He dedicated his life to promoting Laurel and Hardy
and went out of his way to ensure that other people could also continue
to enjoy their comedy. His achievements were many and included:-
He loved Ulverston and was so proud that Stan Laurel was born in the town in which he served as a Councillor and Mayor (twice). He was a lovely man with a heart of gold and a great sense of humour. Needless to say Laurel and Hardy were never very far away from anything that he did. ‘UlverSTAN – Laurel & Hardy Forever – the Bill Cubin Story’ reflects all of this in 100 pages A4 size paperback with over 200 photos and illustrations. Jeffrey Holland (Hi-de-Hi!) has written the Foreword and there are contributions from many Sons of the Desert including Willie McIntyre, John Ullah, Rob Lewis, Eric Woods, Irv Hyatt, Dwain Smith, Bram Reijhoudt and Hans van Terheijden as well as statue sculptor, Graham Ibbeson. The book has been written with the approval and great assistance of Bill’s family, Lucy Cubin, Marion Grave and Mark & Daniel Greenhow. The original publication of this book raised £500 for the Museum and a further potential £1,500 with 150 copies donated to the Museum.Due to requests, I have now had extra copies printed so that the book can be purchased (and signed and dedicated) direct from me Cost is £10 (signed & dedicated by author if requested) + P& P {UK £2.50, Europe £6, USA £10}Cheques payable to Roger
Robinson, 115 Neil Armstrong Way, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9
5UE THANK YOU for your support for this project . Roger Robinson |
Click Here for a PDF version of the Flyer
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To
commemorate the 60th Anniversary since Laurel and Hardy appeared
in Southend, life-long fan, Roger Robinson, has published 'A Spot
of Trouble in Southend'. The A4 size book has 130 pages and as
well as briefly telling the story of their roots and film
careers, the book is essentially focussed on that week in August
1952 when Laurel and Hardy visited, stayed and performed in
Southend. Roger has met and interviewed many people connected to
their visit and relates their anecdotes and fascinating memories.
There is new and extensive information about the supporting acts
that not only toured with Laurel and Hardy but became lifelong
friends with the comedy duo. The book is richly illustrated with
over 200 photographs, many of which are rare and unpublished, and
50 reproductions of letters, adverts and documents about the
visit. £10 signed by author Postage and Packing £3 to UK, £5 to Europe, £10 to USA · Copies in UK can be purchased by cheque or Paypal · Copies for Europe or USA can be purchased by cash or by Paypal – please do not pay by non UK cheques as the transaction charges are too costly Cheques payable to Roger Robinson, 115 Neil Armstrong Way , Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS95UE For Paypal link visit www.saps-at-sea.co.uk Any further information or enquiries roger.robinson5@btinternet.com 01702 526187
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STAN LAUREL & OLIVER HARDY CALENDAR - 2015 125th BIRTHDAY OF STAN LAUREL Produced by Michael Ehret This calendar celebrates the 125th BIRTHDAY OF STAN LAUREL in 2015. For this occasion I have put together a selection of my favorite photos taken from my private archive. A total of 13 rare, in large part unpublished snapshots and amateur photos show Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy privately as well as at filming and on tour in Europe and the US. The calendar is produced in four-color printing in landscape format DIN A 3 (16.5 x 11.7 inches; folded out 16,5 x 23,4 inches). It provides space for notes and includes the most important holidays for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Great Britain, Ireland, France, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium and the USA. In this international Stan & Ollie Calendar all days of the week and months are given in German, English, French, Italian and Dutch. Have fun with it! PayPal order www.laurelandhardyshop.com: EU (not GB): € 19.90 (incl. postage and packaging) GB: £ 16.90 (incl. postage and packaging) USA: $ 26.90 (incl. postage and packaging)
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For a full PDF version of the above click Here or the article
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Links
sites showing the some of the fun had had by all during our 100th
meeting events |
Visitors since 18 April 2004
For
any details regarding the SAPS AT SEA contact
Roger Robinson
115 Neil Armstrong Way, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 5UE
Tel:
01702 526 187 or roger.robinson5@btinternet.com
Send comments and suggestions regarding the web site only to the webmaster
on
several occasions and were very impressed with the young
comedian. The special guests at the fun evening in Southend, were
Jacqueline Wisdom ( Norman ’s daughter), Steve Evans (his
chauffeur), Michael Leader (from EastEnders) and husband and wife
stars on stage and TV Jeffrey Holland (Spike from Hi-De-Hi) and
Judy Buxton (Dennis Waterman's wife in "On The Up). The
star-studded guests attracted a full house of 90 and the fun
evening raised £400 for Abbotswood Nursing Home on the Isle
of Man, where Norman spent his last few years.
How
appropriate it was that the wonderful new Saps At Sea banner was
unveiled and displayed at this special gathering. The wonderful
caricature drawing by Steve Lilly really captures the spirit of
the slapstick humour of Laurel and Hardy. Norman Wisdom created
equal unintentional havoc in his films and sketches. Real comedy
is an art and it is fitting that an artist with the skill of
Steve Lilly has linked up with the Saps At Sea to help them
display their heroes on the new Tent banner.
