Bulletin 18.05.09.

Any Old Port Tent The Any Old Port Tent currently meets at The Albion pub, 94 Battersby Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7EG on the second Wednesday of every month, starting at 7.30pm. The Grand Sheik is Kevin Yates, at the same address. Tel 01925 231820; e-mail captin_jupiter@ hotmail.com. New address for Peter Grand Sheik Peter Brodie has a new home address: 4 Fern Bank, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 2QY.  Watch out - Wyatt's about On most occasions, at Laurel and Hardy conventions, whenever you see Dave Wyatt he is behind a movie camera, capturing all our precious memories for us to enjoy again and again. Well, now it's our turn to provide some memories for Dave. Please go through your collections and send me any photos you have of him in front of the camera. Please give basic details about each photo, such as when it was taken, where it was taken and who is in the photo. All the photos will be displayed in an online gallery on http://www.stan laurelandoliverhardy.com and then, at a later date, will be presented to Dave on a CD in slide show format. Send your photos to stanandolly@aol.com, titling your e-mail "Dave's Archive". Stephen Neale Thanks The unveiling of the statue in Ulverston was a complete success. Thanks to the town of Ulverston for making us all welcome. Thanks also to Eric Woods for all his hard work on behalf of the Sons in bringing this project to its wonderful conclusion. Also a special "Well done" to Marion Grave for getting the museum up and running - it is well set out and very informative. Thanks, Marion, and everyone involved. To sum it up. . . it was a "Perfect Day". Dave Scothern Saps present Dave The Saps at Sea Tent had previously arranged for Dave Wyatt to come to Southend for its meeting in June. Due to the fact that Dave is in the "County Hospital", the Saps have arranged an alternative "Special". Sunday 14th June will be The Dave Wyatt Fun Evening. The Saps will be delighted to present some rare and unusual Laurel and Hardy footage and other comedy rarities that Dave has shared with the Saps. We will also be screening some footage when Dave has been caught on camera sharing his knowledge and sense of fun. Proceeds from our raffle will be donated to the Dave Wyatt Fire Fund. We know that Dave is recovering and look forward to seeing him as soon as possible in Southend. Roger Robinson Horse sense In the 1.45pm race at Chester on 8th May I was told by a friend that a horse called Mister Hardy was running. I backed it - he won and I collected £300. Happy days. Ross Owen Soccer tribute Bob Hickson tells us that on 10th May at the Manchester Derby at Old Trafford inflatable figures went round the grounds to the tune of KuKu. The crowd of 75,000 appreciated the tune. Laurel and Hardy play in London Following the fantastic reception given to the 2008 tour of Tom McGrath's play Laurel and Hardy, performances are scheduled at the Jermyn Street Theatre, which is just off Piccadilly Circus in central London. Actors Neil Bromley (Stan Laurel) and Simon Lloyd (Oliver Hardy) appealed to "angels" to donate funds for the West End showcase. Donations of between £100 and £1000 have enabled this production to go ahead. The production opens at the Jermyn Street Theatre on 1st July and will play until 18th July. Tickets are £17 (full) and £14 (concession), available from the theatre on 020 7287 2875. Blockheads' birthday The Blockheads Tent will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on Sunday, 7th June at its usual venue. There will be a buffet, films etc and the cost will be £10 to cover the buffet plus a few extra treats. This option has been chosen rather than a meal in a restaurant as it will be lighter on the pocket. Charlie Lewis says, "We shall need to give the girls an indication of numbers and payment will be in advance so I would ask that if you intend to come along please confirm with me and reserve your place with cash or a cheque."