Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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I saw him in Dover in the 1950s Max Bygraves on the radio a lot and not a good singer but a entertainer yes.Some times he would come on the stage with his family and his horse made a lot of cash in his time one of his song that was a small hit called the wooden chair the song was about making it .
Guest 715- Registered: 9 Jun 2011
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He died in 2012?
Audere est facere.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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no more to be said then.
Andy B
- Location: dover
- Registered: 10 Nov 2012
- Posts: 1,818
Oops,my mistake,i apologise.I heard something on the radio yesterday relating to his death and thought it had recently happened.When i read an article about him on the Mail-online there was indeed a column about his passing and i looked at the date at the top of the page showing the 9th december 2014 and took it at that.Just looked back at it and yes it was in 2012.To be honest i thought that he was still alive till recently hence thats why i posted.Sorry! Its a good job i,m not an Undertaker.
Weird Granny Slater
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 7 Jun 2017
- Posts: 3,069
RIP 'Plan B'.
Born with catastrophic modelling disabilities at Imperial College, its special brand of fantasy theatre struggled in the face of bare reality and, despite a relentless publicity campaign and the commitment of a full-time cast of committed government ministers, public health officers, behavioural psychologists, medical professionals, broadcasters, journalists, tweeters, other extras, and one of the best costume departments in the history of northern european dramaturgy, the final curtain fell following yesterday's poorly-attended performance.
However, its influence on English theatrics is expected to be visible for some time, especially in the totemic face-cloth adopted by audience members in ritual behaviours, such as shopping.
There will be no funeral.
It is not known for how long the cast will be resting.
John Buckley likes this
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Captain Haddock
- Location: Marlinspike Hall
- Registered: 8 Oct 2012
- Posts: 8,095
Weird Granny Slater wrote:RIP 'Plan B'.
its special brand of fantasy theatre struggled in the face of bare reality
Though I hear an amateur production is still touring in the antipodes?
"We are living in very strange times, and they are likely to get a lot stranger before we bottom out"
Dr. Hunter S Thompson
Karlos- Location: Dover
- Registered: 1 Oct 2012
- Posts: 2,544
Heard that Tony Brown the local dart player passed away recently.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Brown_(darts_player)ray hutstone- Registered: 1 Apr 2018
- Posts: 2,158
I was in the bed opposite him at WHH about 6 weeks ago. He was clearly unwell but still one of the most modest, self-effacing men you'll ever meet. It was a pleasure to talk to him.
Paul Gee- Registered: 30 Oct 2016
- Posts: 23
First met Tony about 60 years ago when he was a prolific scorer for Dover Cricket Club. When I met him in the street he always acknowledged me and would stop to have a chat. Totally agree with the previous comments.
Reginald Barrington
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 17 Dec 2014
- Posts: 3,257
He was a good man and a true character of the Dover darts scene, he will be missed by all of Dovers dartists.
Good arrows Tony. RIP
Arte et Marte
Keith Sansum1
- Location: london
- Registered: 25 Aug 2010
- Posts: 23,928
He was also good on the national scene for a short while
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Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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Rip Mick Smith
I worked with Mick when he was a train guard with his Yorkshire accent never lost.
Others will know him with his time on the District and town councils .
Always ready to have a smile and a laugh .
Good company to be in .
My condolences to the family
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Karlos- Location: Dover
- Registered: 1 Oct 2012
- Posts: 2,544
Also John Goodwin
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/he-was-enthusiastic-about-everything-he-did-274788/
A former deputy mayor has died of cancer.
John Goodwin, 66, who passed away last Sunday, had the civic post in Dover in 2005 and was both a Dover district and town councillor over 12 years.
Terry Nunn
- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 4,316
John Goodwin was a dedicated man. I counted him among my friends. It was a pity that he moved away. I last saw him at Ronnie Philpott's funeral a few years ago.
Terry
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Ross Miller
- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 17 Sep 2008
- Posts: 3,706
Oh that is such sad news.
I got to know John from commuting from Dover Priory & our shared interest in politics
My thoughts are with his family
"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." - James Dean
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
While loving someone deeply gives you courage" - Laozi
Karlos- Location: Dover
- Registered: 1 Oct 2012
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And another who has just passed away is Kenny Williams who was an ex-local referee.
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
- Registered: 25 Aug 2010
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K Williams also active Dover supporter and
Postie
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Paul Watkins- Location: Dover
- Registered: 9 Nov 2011
- Posts: 2,226
John & I got on very well. A nice man who put politics aside on a a personal basis. Likeable, friendly , knowledgeable & definitely had Dover’s best interests at heart.
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 6,025
Yes John a lovely chap.I used to see him when I went to Dover Priory.We need a few more like him on both Councils
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 6,025
What with Mick Smith dying a sad week .