March 1942: As the war continues, wedding bells are ringing for the factory girls . . . Sarah is happily settling into married life with new ... [Continue Reading]
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A Variety Girl gets a break!
Making the most of every opportunity This is my friend Chris Suich. We met at school when we were 11. Chris was a fine actress and singer and took ... [Continue Reading]
Bring on the Variety Girls!
The Best Laid Plans Last summer I had plans. We all did. Such optimism and not the slightest hint in the air that things wouldn’t play out as we had ... [Continue Reading]
Good neighbours – Mr Saunby
The Shop Around the Corner Round the corner from where we lived was the chemist shop on Market Street . There was a window to the left, a door to ... [Continue Reading]
Good Neighbours – Milk, Bread and Cans of Beans
The Shelves Are Bare I’ve seen lots of photos today of empty supermarket shelves. Some people are stocking up with good reason – they might have ... [Continue Reading]
A Very Special Variety Girl – Talli Halliday
Talli Halliday - Sprinkling her Special Magic I love variety theatre: the singers, the jugglers the comedians, the clowns. I love the way you can go ... [Continue Reading]