by mostpl » Thu May 16, 2013 1:17 am
One of my favourite Butlins memories was Eric Winstone and his Orchestra, at Clacton in the fifties. I was a very young fellow and Eric always let me conduct the band. One year, he allowed me to conduct all through the Junior Talent Show Finals in the Gayety Theatre. Years later I returned as a Redcoat and then AEM and took part in shows in the same theatre. My last time at Clacton was Christmas, 1969, as Assistant to Dave Moore.
Chris Chapman
West Hollywood.
CA.
USA
May 15th 2013.
Worked for Butlins in 60's and early 70's as a Redcoat, DEM and EM.