It’s taken me many weeks after completing the London Marathon with my entire Family of FIVE and a first for the London Marathon to even think of what I am going to write. It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions and reflection. We started this journey way back in 2017 3 of us ( Mum,Dad &Daughter) […]
Read More TCS LONDON MARATHON 2024Sad death of football legend Harry Gregg Joan Humble, Chair of Blackpool Civic Trust, today expressed her condolences to the family of Harry Gregg, former goal keeper at Manchester United.Mrs Humble spoke of her thanks to Harry Gregg who came to Blackpool on 17th September, 2018 to unveil a Blue Plaque to former England and […]
Read More Football legend Harry Gregg’s visit to BlackpoolI am absolutely delighted to announce that Blackpool Council and Blackpool Civic Trust have successfully purchased Lucy Morton’s Medals at a recent auction. We considered these to be very important to Blackpool and its Heritage.. “Blackpool Civic Trust made a contribution to the Council’s successful bid to ensure that a significant part of Lucy Morton’s […]
Read More The Medals of Lucy Morton come home to BlackpoolAfter vowing never again how on Earth could I turn down the amazing offer from Sense UK to run in the Worlds Best Marathon with my Wife, Son and Daughter and in doing so become the first Family of 4 to compete and complete the Virgin London Marathon. Our story started in January 2017 when […]
Read More The 2019 Virgin London MarathonA bit of a retro posting from 2016, this show is basically the same for 2018 but with a few different faces. When you visit Blackpool you want to be entertained, you also want to find entertainment that’s quality and value for money.. I have had the privilege to review this show for the 3rd […]
Read More King’s & Queen of Rock,Pop & Roll Blackpool..2016Andrew James Somers (born 31 December 1942), known professionally as Andy Summers, is an English guitarist who was a member of the rock band the Police. Summers has recorded solo albums, collaborated with other musicians, composed film scores, and exhibited his photography in galleries. Andrew James Summers was born in Poulton-le-Fylde near to Blackpool, […]
Read More Andy Summers The PoliceChris Lowe is a British musician best known as half of the electronic dance music duo the Pet Shop Boys. Synopsis Chris Lowe was born in Blackpool Lancashire, England on October 4, 1959. While still in college, Lowe and friend Neil Tennant released their first electronic dance track, “West End Girls,” under the name the […]
Read More Chris LoweDavid James Ball (born 3 May 1959, Blackpool, Lancashire) is an English producer and electronic musician, who has played in bands such as Soft Cell and The Grid, and collaborated with other producers including Ingo Vauk and Chris Braide. He is usually referred to as Dave Ball on record sleeves. Ball was born in Blackpool […]
Read More David Ball Soft CellEric Tomlinson (born 26 September 1939), known by his stage name Ricky Tomlinson, is an English actor, comedian and activist best known for his roles as Bobby Grant in Brookside, DCI Charlie Wise in Cracker and Jim Royle in The Royle Family.. Tomlinson was born Eric Tomlinson in Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, but has lived in […]
Read More Ricky Tomlinson actor/Comedian/ActivistRobert James Smith (born 21 April 1959) is an English musician. He is the lead singer, guitarist, lyricist and principal songwriter of the rock band the Cure, and its only constant member since its formation in 1976. NY Rock describes him as “pop culture’s unkempt poster child of doom and gloom,” and asserts that some […]
Read More Robert Smith Singer The Cure..This article is about the Ukulele player, singer and comedian. For his father (1875–1921), see George Formby, Sr. George Formby OBE Publicity photo of Formby possibly taken in the 1940s Background information Birth name George Hoy Booth Also known as George Hoy Born (1904-05-26)26 May 1904 Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK Died 6 March 1961(1961-03-06) (aged […]
Read More George FormbyLes Dawson Born (1931-02-02)2 February 1931 Collyhurst Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK Died 10 June 1993(1993-06-10) (aged 62) Whalley Range Manchester, England, UK Cause of death Heart attack Nationality English Occupation Comedian and novelist Years active 1959 – 1993 Leslie Dawson (2 February 1931 – 10 June 1993) was a popular English comedian and writer remembered […]
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