Hi all I have been drawn in by Sean and his description of his father playing at the Golden Garter. I went to school with your sister, Lorna and our fathers were friends in those days both being 'Minster men'. (my dad is also known as Colin to confuse matters) .. Me and my sisters were regularly given a night out at the Golden Garter to see Al and his band (dad still has some LP's). I remember Ronnie Winters also ! Another memory I have of the Lido in later years was playing in the Thanet Junior table tennis league that was held there every Friday night. The fathers of the team members took it in turns to give us the lift from Minster to Margate and would spend the evening waiting in the Jamaica Inn ! (drink drive wasn't so taboo in those days) I will forward this thread to my dad who will be interested in Seans memories. Regards Colin -----Original Message----- From: Sean Doherty [mailto:se@ndoherty.co.uk] Sent: 26 October 2006 21:12 To: isle-of-thanet@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ISLE-OF-THANET] The Lido, Margate Hi Yes I can give you some info re the Lido My father Al Doherty used to appear there in the Golden Garter along with Sheriff Danny Arnold who sadly passed away a few years ago. My father died 25 years ago this week. He did several summer seasons with Danny and some without. Other Artists that appeared in the Golden Garter were George Brown and I am still in touch with his daughter and son and in fact we play in a band Alabama Express to continue the tradition. Others who appeared in the Golden Garter are Ronnie Winters did a season there also Jean Reeves, (seen in many TV ads afterwards) Jimmy Grant Jan Holly now living in Texas she has a website with pictures of the Golden Garter http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/guynew/sheet/jan.htm Les Bagulay (Piano) his son edits the Country music magazine Country Music People Also the Lido Theatre were dad put on many Country shows and I also appeared with him in a summer season with Tommy Trinder I rember Les Shannon appearing there also Tony Savage used to be the organist on the Sun Terrace and also in the Jamaica inn. Dad also used to run a Country Music club on Fridays in the winter in the Jamaica inn There was also Hades night club in the Lido complex along with the French bar next to the Golden Garter and also the Old Tyme Music hall on the upper floor. There was also a snooker hall where I first experienced a full size snooker table. And not forgetting the Lido swimming pool and the Miss Lido competitions they used to have there. I could go on would love to see any photos people have of the Golden Garter I have some which I will have to scan Sean Doherty -----Original Message----- From: isle-of-thanet-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:isle-of-thanet-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Mike Langston Sent: 26 October 2006 19:11 To: Isle of Thanet Subject: [ISLE-OF-THANET] The Lido, Margate Hi all My parents and grandfather were involved with the Lido during the 1960's. Both my mum and dad worked in I think the western bar, might have been star and garter, it was a pretend cowboy theme. Also my grandfather died when he fell from scaffolding while working in the games room in Dec 1962. I would like any information, maybe there as been a book on the history of the Lido written, or if anyone knows about the Lido during the 1960's I would appreciate it. Thanks - Mike ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ISLE-OF-THANET-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by the http://www.orbital.net MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ISLE-OF-THANET-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message