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 11th March 2008. Grosvenor House, Park Lane. TRIC Awards Luncheon.
Seated; Kay McKenzie, Bert Weedon OBE, Maggie Weedon, Chris Emmett, Vanessa Morrison, Standing; Ed Stewart, John O’Neil and Anne & Alex Hay. |
Bert Weedon, “EastEnder Star” Tiana Benjamin and John O’Neil. |
Bert Weedon, Rolf and Alwen Harris, Maggie Weedon and John O’Neil. |
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8th March 2008.
Maggie and Bert Weedon at the VCGB Annual Ball, Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London. |
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 2nd March 2008. The Radisson SAS Portman Hotel, London. Chelsea Lodge Ladies Festival.
Stan Marshall and Sharon, Terry Marshall, Andrew Sachs, Lesley Marshall, Junie Dick, Barbara, Jim Marshall OBE, Maggie and Bert Weedon OBE. |
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 January 27th 2008. The Royal Lancaster Hotel, Comedians Golfing Society Ball.
Andrew Robley, Maggie & Bert Weedon. |
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 6th Jan 2008. Instillation Party for the New Queen Ratling at the Sessions House, Farringdon Square.
Standing; Susannah Levene, Beryl Plummer, Junie Dick, Pia Turner, Maggie Weedon and David Berglas Seated, Bert Weedon, Babs Potter, Queen Doreen Hermitage, John and Marsha Rae Ratcliff, Shirley Hale and Ruth Berglas. |
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 January 2008.
Craig Douglas, Bert Weedon and Maggie at the Water Rats headquarters. |
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 11th December 2007. TRIC Christmas Luncheon, Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London.
Irena Foster Brown, Bert & Maggie Weedon. |
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 2nd December 2007. British Musical Hall Society, Annual Ball, London Marriott Hotel, Mayfair, London.
Bob Potter OBE, Michael Black, Julie Rogers, Maggie Weedon, Babs Potter and Bert Weedon OBE. |
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 25th November 2007. Grosvenor House Hotel Park Lane, Water Rats Annual Ball.
P.Q. Maggie and P.K. Bert Weedon OBE dancing the night away. |
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 18th Nov 2007.
Bob Potter celebrates his Birthday with a splendid Party and Cabaret at his club, The Lakeside in Frimley Green. Bert Weedon, the Birthday Boy Bob and John Ratcliff. |
Maggie Weedon and Babs Potter. |
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 11th September 2007. “An Evening with Barry Mason” in the West End.
Bert Weedon, Barry Mason and Bobby Davro. |
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 30th August 2007. Lakeside Leisure Complex, Wharf Road, Frimley Green, Nr. Camberley, Surrey.
The Lady Ratlings and their partners, were invited by the owners of the “Lakeside Complex” Rat Bob & Babs Potter to a fantastic Summer Luncheon.
B. Row: L to R; Marsha Rae and John Ratcliff C.B.E., Juni Dick, Ruth Berglas, Beryl Plummer, Kaplan Kaye, Hazel Wilson, P.K. Bert Weedon O.B.E.
Seated, Dame Sylvia Dennis, Babs Leitch – Potter, Dame Vera Lynn, Bob Potter OBE and Maggie Weedon. |
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 10th June 2007. Water Rats and Lady Ratlings luncheon in Shepperton.
Kaplan Kaye, Laura & Cherry Cole Bert Weedon, Frank Ginnett, Paul James and Graham Cole. |
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 20th May 2007. GOLR Spring Party Luncheon.
Ratling Julie Rogers, Sue Frame & Guest, Bert Weedon OBE and P.Q. Maggie Weedon |
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 May 9th 2007. The Encore Theatre Awards, Fairfield Halls, Croydon.
Supported by Water Rats and Lady Ratlings.
Seated; Len Howe, Tom O’Connor, Bert Weedon, Danny LaRue, Kaplan Kaye, Norman Wisdom, Standing; Johnny Maxim, Alf Pearson, Jack Seaton, David Lee, Chas Mc Devitt, Michael Black, Paul James, Keith Simmons, Frank Ginnett, Udo Fontaine and Tom Plummer. |
 Queen Ratling and her merry Sister Ratlings; Seated Annette Sharville, Maggie Weedon, Queen Beryl Plummer, Avril Ellis, Marion Konyot, Audrey Lane. L to R standing; Val Fontaine, Hazel Wilson, Audrey May, Julie Rogers, Doreen Hermitage, Rose Marie, Rita Proctor, Taryn Kay, Pat Bryan, Susan Paule, Miriam Ginnett. |
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 20th March 2007. The Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Manchester Square, London.
The Wallace Collection is a national museum in an historic London town house. In 25 galleries are unsurpassed displays of French 18th century painting and furniture. It was the perfect setting to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Dame Vera Lynn. Bert Weedon OBE and his wife Maggie were among the special guests. |
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 4th March 2007. Intercontinental Hotel London.
Chelsea Ladies Night Hosted by the President Tom O’Farrell and his lovely wife Julie. . Supported by his Brother Water Rats; Seated, Bert Weedon OBE, Michael Black, Julie O’Farrell, President Tom O’Farrell, Peter Elliott, Standing, Brian Burdon, Charlie Noble, Roger DeCourcey, K.R.Kaplan Kaye, Chas McDevitt, Ken Joy, Bob Potter and Lew Lane. |
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 13th Jan 2007 at Lakeside Leisure Complex, Wharf Road, Frimley Green, Nr. Camberley, Surrey.
The home of the World Darts Finals and Semi Finals; Maggie Weedon, Bert Weedon, Derek Martin, Bob Potter the owner of the Lakeside and Udo Fontaine. |
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 December 4th 2006. The Royal Command Performance at the London Coliseum.
In the presence of HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall. Rock and Roll’s greatest singing legend Rod Stewart and Solo Guitar legend Bert Weedon OBE with wife Maggie and Penny Lancaster Rod’s stunning fiancée. |
 Bob Potter OBE and Babs, Ruth and David Berglas and Maggie and Bert Weedon OBE. |
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 December 3rd 2006. British Music Hall Society Ball, London Marriott Hotel, London.
The evening was hosted by the President PKR Roy Hudd and Chairman PQR Doreen Hermitage. PKR Chas McDevitt was on hand to snap the picture of PKR Bert & PQR Maggie’s Raffle Prize! |
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 November 19th 2006. Water Rats Annual Ball, Grosvenor House Hotel, London.
Celebrated Actor Billy Murray & PKR Bert Weedon captured by photographer Water Rat Doug Mc Kenzie. |
P.K. Bert & P.Q. Maggie relaxing at the Ball. |
Bert with the fantastic musician Water Rat Rick Wakeman after Rick’s superb performance in the evenings Cabaret. |
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 October 22nd 2006. Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London, GOLR Annual Ball .
P.Q. Maggie Weedon, P.K.R. Bert Weedon OBE, W.R. Udo Fontaine and P.Q. Val Fontaine. |
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 May 10th 2006. 86th Birthday Celebration for Guitar Guru Bert Weedon.
After attending an “Encore” Charity luncheon, the Birthday Boy Bert attended another celebration at a garden party with his wife Maggie and friends. |
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 OK Magazine, March 21st 2006
Maggie & Bert Weedon, Julie Rogers, Michael Black. Photograph by Mark Moody.
Courtesy of OK Magazine. Issue March 21st 2006. |
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 March 7th 2006. Grosvenor House Hotel.
As time goes bye! Old and dear friends, the wonderful LULU and Bert Weedon OBE met up at The Television & Radio Industries Club Awards Lunch. The Host of the day was their President televisions personality chef Ainsley Harriott .
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 February 18th 2006
“Welcome Home Party” for Jim Marshall OBE. Sir Johnny Dankworth, Dame Cleo Lane, Bert Weedon OBE and Water Rat Bobby Roberts,
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Chas Mc Devitt, Brian Pool, Terry Marshall, Bert & Maggie Weedon, Jim Marshall, Nico Mc Brain and Michael Black. Were amongst Jims many friends present to welcome him home, having recovered from a stroke.
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 January 29th 2006. Grosvenor House Hotel. Park Lane London.
Maggie and Bert Weedon OBE at the Comedians Golfing Society Gala Ball. This splendid charitable fund raising evening was hosted by their President, the incredible Stan Taylor together with the Captain “Jester” Andy Collins. the music for the evening was in the capable hands of the one of the greatest British Bands, “The Len Phillips Big Band”
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 September 30th 2005. The Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
A galaxy of stars turned out for a Water Rats tribute luncheon to Past King Rat Danny La Rue. O.B.E. …P.K.R. David Berglas, P.K.R Dec Cluskey, Ronnie Corbett, W.R. Barry Cryer, Pamela Cundell, Lady Carole Delfont, Ronnie Corbet, Neil and Chirstine Hamilton, Anita Harris, Rolf Harris, King Rat Melvyn Hayes, P.K.R.Roy Hudd, Jan Hunt, P.K.R.John Inman, P.K.R.Gorden Kaye, Richard O’Sullivan, Julie Rogers, P.K.R. Bert Weedon and Barbara Windsor etc.
Bert and Maggie Weedon, Bobby Butlin and Pia Turner. |
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 September 28th 2005. The” Tony Frame” Coach.
The Variety Club of Great Britain donated a Sunshine Coach in memory of Tony Frame, a much love Past Chief Barker and a Companion of the Grand Order of Water Rats. Some of Tony’s Family and Friends attending a Coach presentation in his memory: Mandy, Clive and Nigel Edwards, Gloria Mead, Yyonne, Alan Mead, Bert and Maggie Weedon, Stephen Crown, John Ratcliff, Chief Barker Anthony Harris, Marsha Rae Ratcliff, Mrs Sue Frame.
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 July 29th 2005 at “Wilton Hall”
Rats, Rats and more Rats… Celebrate Jim Marshall 82nd Birthday. F.Row; W.R. Johnny Maxim, W.R. Bobby Roberts, P.K.R David Berglas, P.K.R. Bert Weedon OBE, W.R. Jim Marshall OBE, W.R. Rex Roper, C.R.Tom Anderson, W.R. Len Howe, B.Row: C.R. Bob Potter, P.K.R. Keith Simmons, W.R. John Maxim, W.R. Joe Brown, P.P. Ken Joy. C.R. Tom O’Farrell, W.R. Frank Ginnett, W.R. Del Denester, W.R. Steve Clarke, P.P. Kaplan Kaye, W.R. Mike Craig, W.R. Norman Collier, W.R. Jess Conrad, P.K.R. Chas McDevitt, W.R. Udo Fontaine, W.R. Michael Black, and W.R. Doug McKenzie.
Photograph by Maggie Weedon!!!! |
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 March 12th 2005
Grosvenor House Hotel. Variety Club “Annual Ball” A special evening with special friends in aid of VCGB children’s charity; Don Lewin O.B.E., Marsha Rae Ratcliff, Maggie Weedon, Bert Weedon O.B.E. and Barbara Leitch.
Photograph by Doug McKenzie. |
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 November 22nd 2004
Plaisterers Hall in the City of London.
This magnificent setting was chosen by Queen Ratling Marsha Rae Ratcliff for a Royal “Charity” Luncheon with H.R.H. Prince Phillip. Always at hand with his camera, Photographer Doug McKenzie to record this splendid event…Melody Sachs, Maggie Weedon, Jim Marshall OBE, Zena Ball, Andrew Sachs, Julie Rogers, Bert Weedon OBE, Michael Black, Ruth Berglas, David Berglas and Babs Potter.
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 July 5th 2004. Taylors Hall, City of London
Bert & Maggie and H.R.H. Prince Michael of Kent.
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Bert Weedon O.B.E., Maggie Weedon, H.R.H. Princess Michael of Kent and John Ratcliff C.B.E.
The evening was organised Queen Ratling, Marsha Rae Ratcliff in aid of the Variety Club and the Lady Ratlings.
Photographs by Doug McKenzie. |
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 May 9th 2004. Royal Lancaster Hotel
GOLR Tribute to Lady Butlin.
Past King Bert Weedon O.B.E. Queen Ratling Marsha Rae Ratcliff, Companion Rat John Ratcliff C.B.E. Patron of the GOLR Lady Sheila Butlin and Past Queen Maggie Weedon. |
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 March 3rd 2004
“Guitar Greats” at the Savoy Hotel, London, guitarist extraordinaire, Jimmy Page, and Bert Weedon share mutual love of their favourite instrument, the Guitar, when they got together for a charity luncheon.
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 May 11th 2003
GOLR Spring Party, at the Royal Lancaster Hotel.
P.K. Bert Weedon, Queen Ratling Doreen Hermitage, Consort & Husband Ivan and P.Q. Maggie Weedon. |
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 May 8th 2003
Saint Paul’s, London.
Stars that turned out for the Memorial Service to the great Lonnie Donegan; Chas Hodges, Bruce Welch, Bill Wyman, Albert Lee, Chas McDevitt, Dave Peacock, Joe Fagan, Bert Weedon, Brian Hodgson, Joe Brown, Albert Lee, Brian May, Pat Henry. |
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 February 21st 2003
Dorchester Hotel Michael Ball & Bert Weedon OBE at the Variety Club “Show Biz Awards”.
Photograph by W.R. Doug McKenzie |
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 December 19th 2002
Panto E.A. Theatre, Guildford. Christine Hamilton, Caroline Ratcliff, Maggie Weedon, Julie Rogers, Pauline, Stella Vaughan, Rula Lansky, Neil Hamilton, Jean Ratcliff, Theatre Manager Brian Kirk, Bert Weedon, Raphael Djanogly, Michael Black, Jim Marshall, David Lodge, Valerie Leone, Junie Dick, Kay McKenzie and Jim Kennedy.
Photograph by W.R. Doug McKenzie |
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 December 1st 2002
British Musical Hall Society, Ball. Pat O’Connor, Pauline Bowen, Maggie Weedon, Melody Sachs and Julie Rogers Jim Marshall, Bert Weedon, Tom O’Connor, Andrew Sachs, Michael Black. |
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8th
November 2002. The Plaza Theatre, Stockport.
The multi talented entertainer/Actor Roy Hudd, and Peter Shaw,
First Assistant Director of Coronation Street, put together
a Spectacular Show in Stockport. His friends appearing in the
show were Dean Ashton, Tony Barton, Brian Capron, Elizabeth
Dawn, Mark Eden, Vickie Entwistle, Samia Ghadie, Shobna Gulati,
Malcolm Hebden, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Suranne Jones, Bruce Jones,
Bruno Langley, Sally Lindsay, Jennie McAlpine, Sue Nicholls,
Tina O’Brien, Bill Roach, Jack P. Shepherd, Gary Turner,
Andrew Whyment, Johathan Wrather. all from “Coronation
Street” together with The Showstoppers, Andrew Van Buren
& Allison, Bernie Clifton, Johnnie Dennis, Johnny More,
Bert Weedon OBE, and wearing two hats for the evening Roy Hudd
alias Archie Shuttleworth. |
Sara Roache, Bert Weedon OBE, Bill Roache MBE, Maggie Weedon,
and Verity Roache Bill Roache ( Ken Barlow) is the only member
of the original cast left in “Coronation Street”
He joined the Street for its first episode in 1960. |
Bert Weedon OBE and Elizabeth Dawn, (Vera Duckworth) who celebrated
her Birthday at the after show party. |
Lovely friends . . A get together after the show.
Mark Eden, Maggie & Bert Weedon OBE with the gorgeous Sue
Nicholls. |
Helen Worth and Bert Weedon OBE.
This was the first time Bert met Helen Worth (Gail ). He felt
he had known her for a long time, because from about 1975 his
then teenage son Lionel had a real crush on the character she
played. Bert was kept up to date with all that was happening
to Gail.
Photographs
by Water Rat Doug McKenzie |
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 October
8th 2002. Savoy Hotel London.
A special Luncheon was held to celebrate the career of the great
actress Wendy Richard MBE, she has appeared in numerous films
and TV Series – her most famous being “Are You Being
Served” and now as Pauline in “East Enders”.
The Guest speaker was the lovely Angela Rippon seen here with
Bert Weedon OBE and Maggie.
Photograph by Water Rat Doug McKenzie |
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 Sept
13th 2002.
The Dreadnought Guitar Co. held a special reception to present
a “Martin Guitar” to Lonnie Donegan, they also presented
a splendid cheque for $10,000 to The Grand Order of Water Rats.
P.K.R. Bert Weedon OBE, Lonnie Donegan MBE, P.K.R. Roy Hudd
and King Rat Keith Simmons.
Photograph by Water Rat Doug McKenzie
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 July 12th 2002
A Special celebration at Langhams, for John Ratcliff C.B.E. Babette Langford, David Berglas, Ruth Berglas, Barry Cryer O.B.E., Terry Cryer, David Lodge, Raphael Djanogly O.B.E., Lady Runsie, John Ratcliff C.B.E., Marsha Ratcliff, Maggie Weedon, Bert Weedon OBE and Wendy Richard MBE. |
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 The
GOWR pay tribute to the Clark Brothers at Lakeside Country Club
on June 30th 2002.
The worlds greatest tap dancers Steve and Jimmy Clark had
a very special tribute paid to them on Sunday evening.
The audience was made up of a large number of Water Rats and
lots of celebrities such as Paul Daniels, Debbie McGee, Roy
Hudd, Barry Cryer, Bob Holness, Andrew Sachs, David Berglas,
Roger De Courcey, and King Rat Keith Simmons. (Above) Bert &
Maggie Weedon, Tom & Pat O'Connor at the reception before
the show.
 The
Cabaret was compered by Tom O'Connor and consisted of Charlie
Smithers, Julie Rogers, Johnny Moore, Rick Wakeman, Bert Weedon,
Joe Brown & Lonnie Donegan. The evening ended with an amazing
routine by the guests of honour the Clark Brothers. The Brothers
celebrate 72 years in showbusiness and received a standing ovation.
(Left) Bert on stage during his performance.
There as always to record the happy event was our special photographer
Water Rat Doug McKenzie. |
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 Tommy
Steel, Charlie Gracie and Bert Weedon.
There's No Business Like Showbusiness . . .
Almost 50 years after their first meeting, there is obviously
something to laugh about and a lot of happy memories to recall.
Bert played guitar on the legendary Tommy Steel's first hit
record "Rock With The Caveman" back in 1956, about
the same time he met up with the celebrated American entertainer
Charlie Gracie who was promoting his hit record "Butterfly".
Charlie and Bert don't often get together with Tommy, but they
are in constant touch with each other. |
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Reunion
at the Premiere of 'Stephane Grappelli - A Life in the Jazz
Century' at the BAFTA Headquarters, organised by Paul Balmer
and Judy Caine of Music on Earth Productions Ltd. February 19th
2002
 Bert
Weedon, Julian Bream and Martin Taylor.
All had the pleasure of working with the great Stephane Grappelli.
Bert played at Hatchett's Restaurant with Stephane Grappelli
for a couple of years, he replaced his hero, the greatest Guitar
Player ever, Django Reinhardt in 1942 when Django and Stephane
split up at the outbreak of war. Django went to France and Stephane
stayed in England. Bert and Julian (the brilliant Classical
Guitar player) first met in June 1949 when they were doing the
backing music for a play called 'Blood Wedding' by Frederico
Garcia Lorca. Julian also played with Stephane on the 'Parkinson
TV Show'. Martin Taylor, one of the great Jazz players, also
did many tours with Stephane and played in the break during
the showing of the wonderful video of their friend Stephane
Grappelli's life story. The main topic of conversation was obviously
. . . guitars, guitars and more guitars. |
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 The
40th Wedding Anniversary Celebration at the Cafe Royal of Melody
and Andrew Sachs. February 10th 2002
Among the long list of Celebrity friends attending this splendid
evening was a very dear and old friend Ray Cooney, the renowned
actor, author and impresario.
Bert and Ray go back to 1957, when they did the first advertising
magazine on television, with the late John Slater called 'Slaters
Bazaar'.
Photograph by Doug McKenzie. |
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OBE
Bert Weedon during his Investiture in Buckingham Palace by Her
Majesty the Queen on December 12th 2001. Bert was awarded the
OBE for his services to music.
Photographs by British Ceremonial Arts Ltd |
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Bert Weedon with his wife Maggie after the Investiture at Buckingham
Palace.
Photograph by Charles Green |
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Sir James Galway and Bert Weedon OBE proudly showing their "Honours"
to the Press at Buckingham Palace.
Photograph by Charles Green |
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 8th
November 2001.
A Raphael Djanogly get-together at the Ritz, with a splendid
Luncheon for his friends.
Back Row L to R
Raphael Djanogly, Bob Potter OBE, Neil Hamilton, Michael Black,
Don Black OBE, Gered Monkowitz, Kaplan Kaye, David Lodge and
Bert Weedon OBE.
Centre Row L to R
Christine Hamilton, Valerie Leon, Stella Vaughan.
Front Row
Doreen Wise, Beryl Kaye, Barbara Potter, Maggie Weedon, Julie
Rogers and
Shirley Black.
Photograph by Water Rat Doug McKenzie
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The Stars
shine for Roger
The Variety Club of Great Britain. Chief Barker Richard Freeman
and his wife Helen hosted a Tribute Luncheon to Roger Moore
at the Dorchester on July 4th 2001.
Among the celebrities who attended were Michael Winner, Michael
Aspel, Stephanie Powers, Bert Weedon, Petula Clark, David Berglas,
Michael Caine, Nanette Newman, George Baker, Peter Bowles, Sarah
Miles, Liz Frazer, and Bryan Forbes.
Photograph by Doug McKenzie |
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 “Miss World” A Night of Glamour at the Miss World U.K. Finals held at The Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane, London.
Maggie Weedon, Janette Desmond, actress Wendy Craig, entrepreneur Richard Desmond and Bert Weedon were in the middle of over 1000 guests who attended this special event, organised by lovely Julia Morley. |
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 Friends
meet at The Ritz Hotel October 19th 2000
David Lodge, Ernest Maxim, Bert Weedon, Raphael Djanogly,
Michael Black, Mike Margolis, Paul Daniels, Debbie Mc Gee, Julie
Rogers, Angela Rippon, Doreen Wise, Maggie Weedon, Lorraine
Chase and Anita Harris.
Photograph by Doug Mc Kenzie |
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|  Surprise
Surprise...
Bert was totally surprised and honoured to receive the "British
Musical Hall Society Lifetime Achievement Award" at their
37th Annual Ball on 3rd December 2000. The Award was presented
by the President Roy Hudd and the Chairman John Roscoe. Here
Bert is being congratulated by his dear friend Val Doonican.
Photograph by Ralph Reardon
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Weedon and George Harrison at the wedding reception of their
mutual friend Joe Brown to his beautiful new wife Manon.
 Among
the legendary rockers attending were Marty Wilde, Bert Weedon,
Dennis Locorriere lead singer of Dr Hook, Deep Purple musicians
Roger Glover, Jon Lord and Ian Paice, Herbie Flowers, Alvin
Lee, Jim Capaldi from Traffic, Chas McDevitt, Chas and Dave.and
Joe's best man, Beatles Legend George Harrison.
Photograph
by Judy Totton
Courtesy of OK Magazine Dec 1st 2000
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|  Welcome
Engelbert
Bert organised a special luncheon for the international singing
star Engelbert Humperdinck, at the Landmark hotel on October
10th 2000. To welcome him as a new member of 'The Grand Order
of Water Rats'.
L to R:
Bert Weedon, Patricia and Engelbert Humperdinck and Maggie
Weedon.
Photograph
by Doug McKenzie
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Happy Birthday Bert!
At "An Evening with Sir John Mills" on May 13th
2000, Bert was surprised by the presentation of a Birthday
cake. He was 80 years old on May 10th. As you can see from
the photo he still remains the consumate entertainer, with
a great lust for life.
Photograph
by Doug McKenzie
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February 8th 2000.
Norman Wisdom and Bert Weedon. Attending a special Charity
Luncheon. Two old friends, two Water Rats, and the two of them
here wearing their Gold Hearts.
Photograph by Doug Mc Kenzie |
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With a Little Help From His Friends
December 10th 1999
Bert presents the keys of a new minibus to Langside head John
Ashby, with support from his friends...
Left to Right... Gloria Mead, Maggie Weedon, Anthony Bygraves,
Zena Inverne, Dorothy Solomon, Raphael Djanogly, David Lodge,
Max Bygraves, Jim Marshall, Chris Woodwood, Bert Weedon, John
Ashby, Alan Mead and most important of all - two of the children
from the school.
Photograph
by Doug McKenzie
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"The Rats Ball"
King Rat Gordon Kay presents Past King Bert Weedon with
"The Badge of Merit" which is The Grand Order of
Water Rats highest and most coveted honour, at the Grosvenor
House Hotel, on November 28th 1999.
Photograph
by Doug McKenzie
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Club Tribute Luncheon
On Sunday 23rd May 1999 Variety Club of Great Britain "Wessex
Barkers" gave a Tribute Luncheon to Bert Weedon. Here you
can see Alan Mead (Chairman) presenting a specially
designed Silver Guitar to Bert. The proceeds from the luncheon
went to purchase a Minibus for the Langside School for the
Disabled.
Photograph
by Doug McKenzie |
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 Hilton Hotel. October 11th 1998
A special lunch with special friends; Wyn Calvin , Nicholas Parson, Peter O’Toole, Jim Marshall, Bert Weedon and Ernest Maxim. |
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 The
Dorchester Hotel. February 22nd 1998
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Bert Weedon join in the 90th birthday
celebrations for Sir John Mills, which was held in aid of the
Greater London Fund for the Blind.
Photograph by Doug Mc Kenzie |
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 Apollo
Theatre 'Heathcliffe'. May 16th 1997.
Quote from Bert: "Sir Cliff Richard is one of our
most loved and respected Superstars. For decades he has topped
the record charts and having seen the great performance he gave
as Heathcliffe at the Apollo Theatre, it's a certainty that
the very talented Cliff will remain at the top of his profession
for many years to come."
Backstage with Jim Marshall, Gordon Giltrap, Bert Weedon and
Cliff Richard.
Photograph by Hilary Giltrap. |
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Bert Weedon and Lennox Lewis
(World heavyweight champion).
Bernard Hart of Lonsdale Sports gave a "Sports Dinner"
at the Marriot Hotel, London in aid of the EABF, on March
16th 1997 where Lennox was their Guest of Honour.
Photograph
by Doug McKenzie |
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 October 1996 Dorchester Hotel London.
Michael Winner OBE, Paul Daniels and Bert Weedon OBE, attend a charity function, Film Producer & Director Michael and Bert go back to the early 60’s when Bert arranged and played the music for Michaels first Film. |
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 September
1st 1995 Grosvenor House Hotel
David Lodge, Bruce Forsyth, David Berglas and Bert Weedon thoroughly
enjoy the 'Miss UK Finals' organised by Eric & Julia Morley.
Photograph by Doug Mc Kenzie |
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 B.A.S.C.A.
Awards. October 18th 1994
Bert
Weedon and Cilla Black at the "Gold Badge of Merit"
awards Luncheon at the Hilton Hotel.
Photograph by Doug Mc Kenzie |
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10 Downing Street. April 17th 1994
Bert Weedon, Mrs Norma Major, The Prime Minister John Major
& Maggie Weedon.
A
splendid evening at No 10. introduced by David Lodge and Angela
Rippon. In honour of The Grand Order of Water Rats and British
Youth Opera. |
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Rat Bert Has a "Ball"
"The Grand Order of Water Rats" is a Showbiz Charitable Organisation
founded in 1889 by a group of Top Variety Performers. Each
year the Water Rats elect a "King Rat" to head the Order.
At the end of his year, the King Rat runs a Ball for members
of the Order and Guests - normally around 1200 attend this
special event.
 This
Photograph was taken on November 29th 1992 at the Grosvenor
House Hotel, Park Lane, London, the year that Bert was King
Rat. It was his fellow artistes' way of paying a Tribute to
him, with the help of Bert's close friend Jim Marshall (Marshall
Amplification) who supplied all the amplifiers. The evening
ended with all the talented Star Guitarists joining in and
playing Guitar Boogie Shuffle, which was a big hit for Bert,
as it was the first ever British Guitar record to get into
the top ten charts.
Front row: Joe Brown, Chas Mc Devitt
Back row L to R: Bruce Welch, George Harrison, Mike Reid,
Lonnie Donegan, Bert Weedon, Con Cluskey, Brian May, Dec Cluskey
photograph by Doug Mc Kenzie |
Proud Father and even prouder Sons.
Geoff, King Bert and Lionel.
Photograph by Doug McKenzie |
King Rat's collar is made up of Gold Bars inscribed with the
names of every Past King Rat since 1889 and the year they held
office. The collar is extremely heavy... is Bob checking out
the weight or the quality?
Bob Monkhouse, King Bert and Past King David Berglas.
Photographs by Doug McKenzie |
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|  Bert
Weedon, Muhammad Ali and Henry Cooper
Bernard Hart of Lonsdale Sports gave an "Eve of the Derby
Dinner" at the Cumberland Hotel, London on June 2nd 1992.
Their special guest of honour was Muhammad Ali"
Photograph by Doug McKenzie
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 May 17th 1992. GOLR “Cup of Kindness” Spring Party, Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
Queen Ratling Brownie Dene hosts the “Cup of Kindness” Annual Spring Party in aid of the Grand Order of Lady Ratlings Charity. Queen Ratlings Consort Water Rat Jack Seaton, King Rat Bert Weedon, Queen Brownie and Ratling Maggie Weedon were among the many special guests attending the glamour’s function. |
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|  Gold
Bage of Merit
October 11th 1990
The British Academy of Songwriters Composers and Authors awarded
Bert the Academy's "Gold Badge of Merit".
Here presenting
it is the Composer Lionel Bart. |
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 July 5th 1988. Water Rats Summer Ball, InterContinental Hotel
This Royal occasion was attended by HRH’s Prince & Princess Michael of Kent and the wonderful evening was organised by King Rat Bernard Breslaw. Bert & Maggie Weedon with Bernie Winters.
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 6th March 1988. Leisure World Cruise QE2.
Sailing from Mombassa to Singapore via Seychelles, Bauv Vallon, Bombay Pennang, Key Lang. With lovely friends Jack Shipley, Maggie Weedon, Brenda Shipley, Dr Nigel Roberts, Lyn Butt, Julie Rogers, Beth Cross and Bert Weedon. |
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|  Outstanding
Achievement
Bert's book 'Play in a Day' has been honoured with the remarkable
achievement of two Golden Pages. The first was from
Chappell Music Ltd for the sale of 1,000,000 copies of 'Play
in a Day' and the second was from International Music Publication
for the 30th Anniversary Edition, 1957-1987, of 'Play in a
Day', which was presented by Mike Oldfield on the Terry Wogan
TV Show.
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|  For
one Performance only at Buckingham Palace
August 15th 1985
The all-star cast take a final bow. L to R The Beverley Sisters,
Bert Weedon, Davy Kaye, Max Bygraves, Anne Shelton, Evelyn
Laye, Doris Hare, Polly Ward, Denis Compton.
The Not forgotten Association's Annual Garden Party held by
command of Her Majesty the Queen in the grounds of Buckingham
Palace. On one day a year, every summer, distinguished artists
have put on a show to entertain disabled ex-service men and
women, organised by Johnny Mans.
Photograph by Roland Keep
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 Canterbury
May 29th 1982.
His Holiness John Paul II and the Archbishop of Canterbury,
Dr. Robert Runcie.
Bert
Weedon performed a show for the thousands of people who gathered
in Canterbury for the visit of John Paul II. Bert ended his
show with an adaptation of when "The Saints Go Marching
In" to "When John Paul Comes Marching In" and
when His Holiness departed he said a "ThankYou" and
gave Bert a special Blessing. A very moving experience. |
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| Bert
Weedon - King of Strings
 This
picture and quotes are from an interview by Neil Duncanson.
"Spotlight on Bert Weedon, legendary King of the Strings.
More recently his '22 Golden Guitar Greats' displaced Led
Zeppelin to reach the number one spot in the UK album chart,
selling a massive 250,000 copies."
King of
Strings: Bert poses with a collection of some of his favourite
guitars, in the garden of his home on May 7th 1981. |
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|  All
Celebrities
L to R Vince Hill, Bert Weedon and Harry Seacombe, in June
1980 at the launch of a new record label "Celebrity Records".
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 For
Services to British Music. . . .
In August of 1977 Bert was given the CBS Arbiter Award (Gold
Record) for his services to British music, and for the inspiration
and encouragement given to Guitar Players throughout the world
. . . along with fellow guitarists Joe Brown and Hank Marvin.
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 All
Aboard!
Count Basie and Bert Weedon on board the QE2 in 1972. |
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 Eartha
Kitt
Eartha Kitt in a flamboyant mood with Bert Weedon before the
show at Batley Night Club, Yorkshire in 1968. |
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 Morecombe
and Wise
Eric Morecambe, Bert Weedon and Ernie Wise take a break from
their very triumphant Show in Gt. Yarmouth. August 5th 1964.
They try their hand at some "fishy work" on the sea
front.
Photograph by the Daily Express
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Duane Eddy and Bert Weedon
Quote from the Record Mirror November 23rd 1963: "Meeting
of two of the greatest pop guitarists in the world" |
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|  5001
and Counting. . . .
Russ Conway and Bert Weedon. at a TV Show in 1961 Bert was
celebrating his 5001's appearance on Radio and TV.
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 1959
Bert Weedon talks guitars with two fellow Guitarists Ike Isaacs
& Jack Llewellyn
during a break in his recording session for Top Rank "Teenage
Guitar"/" Blue Guitar ".
Photograph by Mark Hamilton |
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 The
Early Years
This picture was used on the cover of the sheet music for Blue
Guitar and was taken at a Radio session in 1959.
This guitar was used on the recording of Guitar Boogie Shuffle,
and Bert was the first British guitarist to get a solo number
in the hit parade with his recording. A newspaper quote from
Bert at that time -
"I own five Guitars, but this one I use on TV is my favourite.
Its German-made: all the metal parts are gold-plated. It's actually
worth about £150, but to me it's priceless and irreplaceable."
(That was the cost over 40 years ago, have a guess as to its
worth today!) |
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Duck Talk
Max Jaffa and Bert Weedon at the EMI during a Recording
session in 1953.
This photo was used on the sheet music of "Dancing Duck". |
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Three virtuosos
Ivor Mairants, Les Paul and Bert Weedon in 1952. As always
when dedicated Guitarists meet, their attention is always drawn
to one thing - a captivating body, a long slender neck, a heavenly
shape, which one can hold in ones arms. . .
Its a Guitar of course !!!! |
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The Early Years - Continued
Bert Weedon with his Abbot Victor Guitar, which he featured
on many of his recording sessions and Broadcasts in the 1950's.
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'PipeLine Instrumental Review' Interview
Click
here to read the full interview with Bert Weedon from Pipeline
Instrumental Review' 42, New Year 1999 |
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here to read what people have said about Bert. |
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