The Royalists
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Our
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My name is Royston (Roy) Bould. My Group 'The Royalists' (a 4-piece ) played at Minehead Camp for a 20-week season in 1964, and we had done a pre-season week there earlier (for a conference) in the March.
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ON STAGE ... |
... AND OFF |
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This is us in
the 'Pig and Whistle', Minehead, 1964. |
Having a fag
break. |
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Being mobbed by
screaming fans in |
We played the Bognor Camp in 1965 for a pre-season week, again for a conference (Round Table, I think) where the star was Ted Ray. We were then sent to Filey for the rest of the season. (14 weeks, mainly with grey overcast skies!) At Filey we played the 'Sportsman Bar'. A great experience, especially Scots' fortnight! [Sorry to say we have no photos from 1965.]
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We thought we looked great in our white slacks and white polo-neck sweaters ... |
... but looking at this photo, some people may think we're wearing long-johns |
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The fourth
guy in
the picture [back right] is the Asst. Ents. Manager. |
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This is us with Billy Joel on keyboards, before he went on to better things. (Kiddin'!! That's me during my 'cool' look.) |
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We also we performed part-time Redcoat duties for 9 hours per week, in exchange for a Concessionaire Pass, entitling us to Bed & Breakfast on camp. (Musicians on contracts normally had to stay off camp).
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The 'Junior Miss' competition, or something similar. FILEY |
Looks like Ken
Hopson is fighting over the winner of |
We did mainly Reception duties on Saturdays, and various competitions during the week. Great fun!
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And this looks like a 'Mr. & Mrs.' style competition. |
If you are
wondering why Mac is walking around |
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WINNERS OF
THE
KNOBBLY KNEES COMPETITION |
I've looked on your
webpage and, in the
Filey
68 Redcoat team photo, I remember about 10 faces. Not bad after 45
years.
Still seems like yesterday. I still played pro' until two years
ago.
Hope to have a reply from you and, hopefully, that someone will remember us. It's been a long time.
Regards,
Roy Bould
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Angela Robinson writes:
In the last picture, the Redcoat on the left is ME (Angela Robinson, as was) and the girl on the right I thought was a Diane (not bad for 48 years ago!) - checked on the picture of Redcoats at Filey 1968 and see her name is Diane Hall!! I really am loving all this Redcoat stuff - brings back memories! Showed my son (aged 34) the pictures - and he said I hadn't changed a bit! With all good wishes, Angela Brice (nee Robinson).
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