Our annual meeting took place at Stephens House and Gardens, Finchley, on 30th September. Unfortunately it coincided with a rail strike, which restricted the number of members who could make it.
One pleasing note from the AGM was that membership of the GSPS has risen by about 25% since last year, which is encouraging. The other notable point is that John Repsch has stood down as Chairman. John has been filling that role since 2004, and deserves all of our thanks for his contribution over those 19 long years, and indeed from before then too.
Clearly we can’t go too long without having a replacement chair, so if anyone thinks they could contribute to the post, or knows someone who could, please contact the Secretary.
We’re particularly grateful to Associated London Scripts stalwart Brad Ashton, who braved the traffic and spent the afternoon talking to us about his life in comedy. Brad has been our guest several times before and, at the age of 92 he was still on great form. No matter which comedy performer’s name we brought up, Brad came in with anecdotes about them. He had stories to tell about Spike Milligan, Groucho Marx, Dick Emery, Ernie Wise, Tommy Cooper, Frankie Howerd, Tony Hancock, Terry Thomas and many more.
The Goon Show Preservation Society 