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    Aston Variety & Artists Club

    How nice to hear from someone in "The States" about our local BDVAA- yes, I remember Fred Beddoe but can't remember what sort of an act he did - I think possibly a comedian
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    Aston Variety & Artists Club

    I started in showbiz with the Tony Romano Ladies Accordion Band in the mid 1940's which was unpaid & all profits for 'charity'. We met and rehearsed in the Chapel Tavern, Great Charles Street, and played at venues like the Birmingham Parks. Tony Romano had a wife called Kitty Broadhurst, who...
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    Aston Variety & Artists Club

    I was a member from about 1948 to 1966 - I will come back aqgain with an epistle - watch this space !! Jean Barry
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