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8th of January 2012 07:57 PM by Richard Kennard website: http://www.flickr.com/photos/richard-art
Great to chance upon your website. I worked with your son for a while twelve years or so ago in a bank - I think it was UBS. He showed interest in my art work and asked you to draw your employer's attention to my web site - you were working for a firm that published fine art prints. Nothing came of it, but that's life. My brother, who's a pianist, was accompanying Michael Barrymore in cabaret years ago and Nuts & Bolts were on the same bill; he spoke very highly of them and was particularly impressed with the trumpet player. My brother's now retired as I am - I got out of banking nearly six years ago and was very pleased to do so; I can now concentrate on painting and music. Please give my regards to your son - am I remembering correctly that his name is Dan?

Best wishes

Richard
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9th of October 2011 11:48 AM by Terry Pascoe website: http://www.thecornishwurzells.co.uk
I remember working with Nuts and Bolts in 1976. I had a resident band at the Rainbow Variety Club in Swansea. They were outrageously funny we all talked about them for weeks after and still do today - absolutely brilliant. That massive explosion at the end of the act where I think the professor set off a charge in a lavatory bowl!
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22nd of September 2011 08:40 AM by FABIEN website: http://bingoflash.eu/
Very nice site. Will sure visit again.
http://bingoflash.eu/
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12th of June 2011 10:15 PM by Mike Higham
Just following on from the last item - it should read Mike Higham ex Vintage Syncopators and Laughingstock comedy bands. mikehigham@ntlworld.com.
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12th of June 2011 10:10 PM by Mike Higham
How splendid to revive the memories of a cabaret act with which I had such affinity. In 1961 I started on the long road, as a very amateur musician, to progress to running cabaret acts in the same vein as the Nitwits, Nuts and Bolts and The Temperance Seven. Based in Wigan in Lancashire (no it's not Greater Manchester to me and never will be) we worked the cabaret scene but not with quite the impact of Nuts and Bolts. We met up with the chaps a number of times, particularly in Blackpool when they were on a Central Pier season. We also met up with Sid Flood (ex Nitwits) who wanted to join us and take us Pro,

What wonderful memories particularly when chatting to Tony and Cyril up in Blackpool. Mike Higham - ex Vintage Syncopators and L
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1st of June 2011 12:37 PM by nicky
hi, the web site is great, my grandad was Tommy Shand, i never met him and dont know much about him, so if anyone has any information, stories or photos or him i would be very grateful. i am trying to find out as much about his life as possible, and the type of man he was. the photos on this web site are the only ones i have seen of him so thankyou. If you have any further info about him please email me on nickyd@manx.net
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31st of January 2011 07:16 PM by Keith Nicholson
Wow!! Memories!!! Remember seeing the nitwits when I was a lad at Leeds Empire. Then, years later, when I was a Theatrical Agent in the WMC of Leeds Area in the 70's I had the pleasure of working Nuts !!! Absolutely fantastic!! Nice to see a message from Dusty Young - he too was funny!! I finished up owning Racehorses - would be a nice name for a nag - Nuts n Bolts!!! Thanks for reviving happy memories!!!!
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29th of January 2011 10:49 PM by Sandra Anne Shand-Duckworth website: http://anne.duckworth@btinternet.com
Hi, I am the daughter of Tommy Shand and I have enjoyed reading your comments and seeing photographs of my dad.

My parents divoced when I was very young and although my dad popped up from time to time during my childhood it was only when I was adult I that I managed to get in touch with him on a regular basis. Although he was happy to write often and exchange photographs he did not want to meet face to face and I missed him all most of my life.

I too attended his funeral and it broke ny heart that it was so poorly attended,

Thank you for acknowledging his wonderful talent and giving me an insight into his world.

Best Regards,

Anne.
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30th of November 2010 09:49 AM by Marc Van Hoorn
As the son of Count Rossini I was so pleased to see the wonderful update you have done to your website.
You were right that he enjoyed his fantastic journey with Nuts & Bolts and I would like to thank you on his behalf for giving him the oppotunity to do what he loved, make people laugh!

Marc.
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24th of October 2010 01:41 AM by Suzanne
Oops I've found them now ..:)
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24th of October 2010 01:40 AM by Suzanne Bessent-Rothwell
I am so glad to have finally found something online about you.
I saw version two at the Westcliff Theatre Clacton-on-Sea and loved it.
Are there any recordings anywhere?
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5th of October 2010 09:53 AM by Darren Willetts
Hi does anyone know the date of the picture of the Nitwits on this site so i can try to work which violinist it is ?Many thanks Darren
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14th of August 2010 02:11 PM by Paul Mitchell
Hello from sunny Spain. Thank you for a great insight into Nuts & Bolts. They were the funniest show wehave ever seen and please can you put more videos on the site? Great job. Paul & Karen Mitchell.
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13th of July 2010 11:33 PM by alex hossack website: http://alex.hossack@merseycare.nhs.uk
Hello strangers

how is life in the fast lane! e mail me and say hello.

Best wishes

Al
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30th of May 2010 10:57 PM by Charlie Costas.ex musician with good memory
How did I miss this site for so long? A wonderful nostalgic history of one of the funniest comedy acts in Britain. This site should be made into a book so more people would see it. Well written, witty and informative. I was touched by the obvious appreciation the author has for those great troupers and good old days. As I remember, Maggie Regan was a superb act herself and I hope she is still working. Thank you, it has made my day.
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17th of May 2010 09:34 AM by Pete Ashman
Ron: see Post number 17, You have my mobile and home numbers we would like to see you as soon as possible we are probably only two miles apart! As we are both retired
we are very flexible, and we want to see you all perform.
Looking forward to meeting you. Kind regards Pete and Margaret
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30th of March 2010 09:39 PM by alex hossack website: http://alex.hossack@merseycare.nhs.uk
Hi Ron sorry to hear about Cyril and Joe it doesnt seem so long ago we worked the south wales circuit and various northeast venues. Would love to hear from you. Did you know the band were the subject of 70's entertainement in Newcastle last year?

Best wishes Alex Hossack
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17th of March 2010 07:56 PM by Peter Ashman website: http://peter_ashman@hotmail.com
Dear Ronnie
It has been a long time when you and I were at Blades in the sixties, and I note at that time you were living in Woodford and you came to see us in St Barnabas Road,
Woodford Green, and Margaret and I are are still both in Woodford, mobile: 07973 314243 Pete and Margaret Ashman BT 0208 504 6742, like to meet up
We would be grateful if we all could neet up.
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20th of January 2010 01:41 PM by Neil Smith
I worked with Nuts & Bolts during the Summer of 1990 on the Butlins circuit. Brilliant guys (Cyril made me cry with laughter many times)
Sad to hear that no footage remains of their exceptional work.

Well done on the website!
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10th of January 2010 03:14 AM by Larry Wooden website: http://www.lazzaw.com
Nice to keep the memories alive. I used to be in the last incarnation of Roy Bradley & The Nitwits in the 80's. I was the crazed drummer character. We performed at Clacton for a summer season, and did a one off gig in Coventry that autumn.
Larry
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23rd of December 2009 08:27 PM by Ronald Regan
Thank you for visiting the site all eight thousand of you. It is great to keep the memories alive. Seaason greetings to you all...Ronald Regan...nuts and bolts
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15th of December 2009 10:05 AM by Dusty Young website: http://dusty@jocar.freeserve.co.uk
Hi Ron just had a look at the website it was nice to see all the faces after so many years and it was nice to talk to you also. It seems like a hundred year ago since Rochdale. It's amazing to be still working at my age but it keeps me from going do lally and he money comes in handy. If I had known I was going to last this long in the business I would have rehearsed. Most of my work is dinners and private functions now and it is a lot easier than the working mens clubs. There are very few of them left now anyway. Maybe the next time I get down to London we can meet up.
Good Luck
Dusty
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24th of November 2009 07:26 PM by Ivor
I met Nuts and Bolts a few years before Cyril died and spent a wonderful afternoon with them at Chessington world of adventure. I think I watched the act five times and laughed so much; it was a tonic I needed at the time. I was invited into the dressing room where I was given their autographs. I was told about Cyril's illness and he never complained about the pain. I am pleased that I found this site as I have been looking for information on Nuts and Bolts for many years. I am sorry to here of Cyril's passing and which I had the chance to get to know him. a true professional.
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18th of November 2009 11:32 AM by Helen Parkhurst website: http://www.worldbuialindex.com
Hi everyone, Howie Morgan is my uncle and his wife Moira (my aunt) is still alive and kicking! If anyone wants more information of Howie (Howard) please get in touch. My father Arthur Parkhurst alias Viscount Piccadilly, was in the Nit Wits (Pianist) and also worked with Howie for many years all over the world
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23rd of August 2009 07:52 PM by Alan
I saw Nuts and Bolts with my then girlfriend now my wife in the early 70s at the Boilermakers Club in Sunderland UK One of if not the best acts i have ever seen Absolutely brilliant,

As one as already said are there no videos to be had of them.

thanks for the happy memories.

Alan
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13th of August 2009 08:40 PM by bob hird Stanley,Co.durham
i was lucky enough to see this brilliant troop at my local WM Club thirty odd years ago,never forgotten them,simply unique and brilliant.
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12th of June 2009 10:12 AM by raffaele de ritis
Maggie,
congratulations for the websites and thanks for all those wonderful memories...
Please, contact me and keep in touch

Raffaele

rderitis@hotmail.com
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18th of March 2009 12:56 PM by Charles Gardner
I booked Nuts & Bolts many times in the NAAFI clubs in Germany. It is sad to hear of their demise although the old fellow was in his late seventies when we last saw them in Hamburg. Excellent memoriam to them. I was a great fan. Are there any videos available?
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16th of March 2009 06:54 PM by Joanna Lagey website: http://contact on FACEBOOK
Hello,great site by the way,very informative thank you...i am actually Cyril Lagey's niece...,just wondering if you know my father Johhny Lagey (Johhny Kwango) the wrestler was his brother?you don't say in your write up about him?
thanks
Joanna
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27th of February 2009 02:20 PM by William Frosterly
I remember Nuts and Bolts very well. It was the first time I had ever seen a toilet being played as a trombone. I saw them many times after that because I got hooked. Whenever they were in my area I would see them (Birmingham) I have also seen the Skiffle Orchestra and although they are completely different they are just as funny.
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21st of February 2009 11:17 AM by alan at no. 25
I can't believe I've lived opposite and not known about Nuts & Bolts. Thanks Maggie.
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17th of February 2009 08:48 PM by Fais al Al Hussain
I like Nuts and Bolts very much, especially my mum and dad Ron and maggie. When are you coming to Jeddah.
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16th of February 2009 02:13 PM by Jack Fossie
I remember Nuts and bolts at Blackpool. they were great. You are right Cyril Lagey wouldnt be allowed on television now but he was very funny. I think this testament to the Nuts and Bolts is excellent.
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9th of February 2009 07:12 PM by Dolores Fenton
Lovely site. Such happy times and fond memories. Those days will never come again. Dol. 89 - if God spares me 'till March.