THE HELEN SHAPIRO FRIENDS' CLUB
NEWS 2002
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GOSPEL TESTIMONY
Recorded live at Keswick Convention 1999, this superb video features Helen sharing her remarkable story in word and song, presenting a powerful gospel challenge to both Jew and Gentile alike. Running time: 100 minutes
Song List:
There is
Someone
Oh the Deep Deep Love of Jesus
He is My Defence
Walking
Back to Happiness
and excerpts from others
£11.99 plus postage and packing
Click on the ICC logo below to order.
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   Desmond Carrington SUNDAYS 1300-1500 UK time Desmond Carrington plays popular music of all types, from light classical to rock and roll, swing band to operatic arias, all taken from his own collection of 80,000 78s, LPs and CDs. Enjoy the view from Scotland from the Webcam. |
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30TH DECEMBER
HELEN AT THE ROSES THEATRE TEWKESBURY
Dave Low kindly sent me some photos he took after the show on 17th November
28TH DECEMBER
FINAL TOUR GET-TOGETHER JANUARY 11TH 2003
If you have been in touch with Gay, and have not yet received a reply, she is on holiday, and returns on 4th January.....
22ND DECEMBER
VIRGIN RADIO TOP 100 GREAT BRITISH ARTISITS POLL 
Here is a chance to vote for Helen in the Virgin Radio Top 100 Great British Artists Poll- click on this Logo to vote...
....before JANUARY 1ST!!!
11TH DECEMBER
FINAL TOUR GET-TOGETHER JANUARY 11TH 2003
The Final Tour Get-Together has now been confirmed for January 11th, at the London Ealing W5 - Ramada Jarvis London West Hotel, starting at 18:30. If you plan to stay in London over this weekend, (min two days) go to the Jarvis Hotel Ealing website: and then click on 'LatestOffers!Great Deals on this hotel.' button.
You can EMail Gay Wiggins for late availability of tickets...and Friends Club membership details.
8TH DECEMBER
GOSPEL EVENING FEBRUARY 1ST 2003
Please note that this date (Sidcup) has been changed to FEBRUARY 8TH.....
21ST NOVEMBER
BBC TELEVISION 'E M I & Me'
The programme featuring Helen will be broadcast on BBC2 Wednesday 27TH NOVEMBER at 9 p.m.
9TH NOVEMBER
BBC1 CULT HOMEPAGE
The page now includes a link to the 1960's
Just click on the 1961 icon, then 'Music' to view the Video Jukebox menu...
SOUNDS OF THE SIXTIES RADIO TWO 
Brian Matthew played 'I don't care' this morning and mentioned that Helen's Farewell Tour is nearly over......
26TH OCTOBER
BBC TELEVISION '-------- & Me' SERIES
The series commences on BBC2 Wednesday 30th October at 9p.m, with M&S-AND ME.
In the 'EMI- & Me' programme, Helen is interviewed, and the 'Look at Life' short film, will be shown. Keep checking the television schedules every week.
19TH OCTOBER
FINAL TOUR GET-TOGETHER 11TH JANUARY 2003
The Get-together will be held at The Jarvis Hotel, Ealing, LONDON W5 3HN
A very relaxed evening is planned, with a finger buffet provided. The cost is £15 per person, and priority will be given to Friend's Club Members.
THESE DETAILS ARE UNCONFIRMED AT THE MOMENT, CONFIRMATION WILL FOLLOW IN DECEMBER....
10TH OCTOBER
BBC TELEVISION
Helen will be appearing in a BBC Programme entitled 'EMI & Me' either towards the end of this month, or early November. They will be showing the 'Look at Life' short film, as well as interviewing Helen. Keep checking the television schedules....
1ST OCTOBER
TALK 60's MAGAZINE
October/November issue 9
Talk 60's Magazine this month carries a full front page advertisment for Helen's Farewell Concert Tour at Croydon, with Kenny Ball, Craig Douglas, and Brian Matthew
Also included are album reviews and a comprehensive Gig Guide.
Helen will be featured in a future issue.
Published bi-monthly, the magazine looks at the 60's scene as it is today, alive and well - and happening at a venue near you. Printed in A4 format, a one year subscription costs £25 UK £30 OVERSEAS (six issues).
For details how to subscribe 
click here....
30TH SEPTEMBER
HELEN AT GRAYS SEPTEMBER 28th
It was Helen's birthday on the second night at The Thameside Theatre, she was presented with a bouquet of flowers at the end of her performance to celebrate the occasion.Photos and review here.....
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE UK NUMBER ONE -REMINDER
You can choose a MAXIMUM of 50 tracks, or a MINIMUM of 1. Voting closes on the 5th of November.
29TH SEPTEMBER
SOUNDS OF THE SIXTIES RADIO TWO 28th September
Brian Matthew played 'Sometime Yesterday' by Helen, 'Oh What A Day' by Kenny Ball, and Crazy 'Bout My Baby' by Craig Douglas. and mentioned that they will all be appearing at The Faifield Halls, CROYDON on FRIDAY OCTOBER 11th... You can book online HERE...
BBC RADIO LONDON 28th September
Helen was interviewed by comedien Bob Mills on BBC RADIO LONDON today.
NEW ALBUM
Helen will be going into the studio to record a new album of standards, early in the new year.
FRIENDS CLUB GET TOGETHER
Plans are being made for a Friend's Club Get Together early in January, probably at the same Hotel as the 40th Anniversary celebration.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
The CROYDON ADVERTISER, and the SOUTH LONDON PRESS will be publishing articles about Helen on Friday October 4th...
20TH SEPTEMBER
MARC BOLAN CD
Helen is mentioned in the sleeve notes of the new Marc Bolan & T. Rex album-The Essential Collection. 493 432-2. -"He was part of a skiffle-inspired group of youngsters that included a pre-fame Helen Shapiro"
8TH SEPTEMBER
AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTING BUCKET FOR AUCTION
Louise Hummerstone has been in touch with the following information:
Helen very kindly signed a collection bucket for us [CHEK - Concern for Health in East Kent] after her show in Canterbury on the 30th of August.
We have been fighting plans to 'downgrade' our local acute hospital, The Kent and Canterbury. As you can imagine there is massive opposition to this, it would leave us with the nearest hospital 16 miles away on a single carriageway 'A' road that is notoriously congested.
Canterbury is the geographic center of East Kent, all publc transport comes and goes from here and the Health Authority have failed to convince the local population that is in their interests.
We have won the right for a 'judicial review' of the process of the decision making! Obviously we have to raise funds for this....hence the collecting bucket!
If the Friends Club would be able to auction it for us that would be great- CLOSING DATE 31st OCTOBER!
You can email your bid to Louise
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE UK NUMBER ONE
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Charts in November, The Official UK Charts Company is compiling the first ever officially endorsed list of your favourite NO. 1 singles.
You can choose a MAXIMUM of 50 tracks, or a MINIMUM of 1. Voting closes on the 5th of November.
6TH SEPTEMBER
PLAY IT COOL VIDEO
'Play It Cool' has been repackaged, and re-released on video, so if you missed it the first time round, here is your opportunity to buy it now!
You can pick up a copy for £11, including postage-UK (overseas-extra-also remember the video is PAL format) from Harry WhitehouseHe has very limited stock at this price...
He accepts payment by cheque or postal order in UK £.
Also instant payment by credit card or Switch through Ebay's secure server. (4% surcharge).
Payment by Switch through Nochex.
Payment in US $ in cash. (£1=$1.55).
Payment by personal check, Paypal, or money order in US $, but in these cases, please add $2 towards his bank's conversion charges- check with him for full details.
Or telephone:44 1636 683914.
28TH SEPTEMBER- HELEN'S BIRTHDAY
If you would like to send a birthday card to Helen, please send it to:
Helen Shapiro
c/o The Helen Shapiro Friends Club
63 Arnold Road
Clacton-on-sea
Essex
CO15 1DQ
United Kingdom
-to arrive by September 21st, please....
29TH AUGUST
RECORD COLLECTOR 2002 READERS POLL RESULTS
Helen has moved up from 401 to 130 in the Record Collector Top 500 Collectable Artist Poll. Let's hope that she moves up even further, next year! Record Collector online ....
23RD AUGUST
'THE PALACE' BENIDORM 
The gig in Benidorm has been cancelled, as Helen is only able to perform in a non smoking environment
8TH AUGUST
FINAL TOUR GET TOGETHER
As yet, no firm arrangements have been made, but there will be a Get Together early 2003, in or around London, in a hotel. A buffet meal will be included. FRIENDS CLUB MEMBERS will be the first to know.....
BBC1 CULT HOMEPAGE
Check out the BBC1 Cult Homepage as Helen will be featured in the 'I love the 1960's' section shortly - keep checking back...
1ST AUGUST
TALK 60's MAGAZINE
August/September issue 8
Talk 60's Magazine is aimed at fans who want to hear 60's music live,and encompasses a gigs guide covering 60's bands still touring the UK, together with features on anything and everything from the 60's, cars,scooters, sporting hero's, fashion, major news stories, film reviews,etc, with colour photographs
The current issue features a Show Review of Halfway To Paradise, The Billy Fury Story, a profile of 'The Nashville Teens',
Julian Barker (webpage)completes the second part of his excellent article about the single 'Tell Laura I Love Her' -the controversy surrounding the morals of the song...
Also included are album reviews and a comprehensive Gig Guide.
Published bi-monthly, the magazine looks at the 60's scene as it is today, alive and well - and happening at a venue near you. Printed in A4 format, a one year subscription costs £25 UK £30 OVERSEAS (six issues).
For details how to subscribe click here....
THEATRE ROYAL BURY ST EDMUNDS
Peter Holme has sent some photographs he took when he met Helen at The Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds in JulyCheck them out here.....
January to June 2002 News
Copyright © 2002 Andrew Earwaker
