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The Social Page:
It is hoped that this page will become a celebration of the remembered ale
houses, clubs and dens of iniquity and verbal creativity that was and still is
Burton. It is dedicated to Bill
Roulstone - great musician - who held together for many years probably the
best band Burton has ever had. Bill played often at the OBA's Annual Reunion -
and did a run of 20 New Year's Eve Balls at the Town Hall - and played in front
of the Queen. His Good-Time, Big-Band roll - and Burton beer - brightened
the post-War years and into the 1960s. No doubt a number of Old Boys owe their
very existence, indirectly may it be said, to Bill. He was also a great
neighbour.
Trent River Ramblers at the Eight Bar Rest
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I wonder if anyone from around the 1948-52 entrance times
remembers any or all of the following, Colin 'Nogger' Norris, 'Monkey'
(can't recall his Christian name) and Norman Odam? We all worked at BTR at
Horninglow, where I started my first job in 1957, together with Norman Odam,
with whom I spent my last year at BGS in LVISc. Nogger and Monk were already
well entrenched when we arrived at BTR, but as Old Boys we soon became
mates. At that time Skiffle was on the ascendancy and Nogger bore a striking
resemblance to the King of Skiffle, Lonnie Donegan, could play the guitar
and sing, as could Norm and together with a tea chest bass (which later
became a home made double bass) played by Monk Mortimer, and drums played
Wally Pearson(?) from the Research lab formed a skiffle group called The
Trent River Ramblers ...... Now from Les Simpson
elay.simmy@speed-mail.co.uk and Norman (Deep
in the Heart of Texas) Odam jnodam@wt.net ....
the full story of the Band which "ain't never had too much fun".....
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This group which contains four ex BGS pupils, enjoying
themselves on a package holiday on foreign soil in the late 50's. They are
from the left- Dave King (entry 1951), Dave (Piggy) Bowen
(1948), Tony (Clog) Milton (1950), -?-, Norman (The Norm) Odam (1952).
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The Queen's
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The Leander
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Walk in Winshill
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The BGS Christmas Card is Here. Print off and use as
Christmas Card.
Anyone remember the Mocambo coffee bar? Asks John Smith
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