I didn’t really plan for this weekend to be such a marathon caching session, I needed to go shopping to get some clothes and stuff for my holiday and all the caches were on my route to the shops, or at the shops, or on the route between shops (okay I went the long way round !), or on the way home from the shops… It did take about 7 hours each day to do the shopping !
In all my previous visits to WASH up until 2001 I had always been housed in caravans, ranging from the incredibly old and tatty and horrible 4 berth van I was put in in 1988 to the huge luxury 8 berth model I was in in 1999. However 2001 was different to all that, in 2001 I was accomodated in one of Searles “Leisure Lodges” Only the small 4 berth model, but there were only two of us in it so it didn’t matter, but proper beds, real furniture, a real bathroom, a bigger TV with satellite channels and most importantly proper heating make these ‘sheds’ (as we have to call them to not get the caravan dwellers too jealous) pure luxury accomodation.
We checked on the Searles website and found that the hire price of this lodge for Fri – Mon in the Autumn was £168… and we paid just £48 each for accomodation and entertainment !
The 18th Anniversary of WASH being held during the 60th Anniversary of 18 Plus is destined to be one of the best WASH holidays ever. Here we look at just a few of the exciting things you can look forward to.
WASH (Weekend At Sunny Hunstanton) is the largest annual holiday weekend in 18 Plus and is run exclusively for 18 Plus by 18 Plus members from Kings Lynn group. Last year, almost 600 members of 18 Plus took part in the weekend from across the country. This year bookings look set to increase. Help the WASH committee achieve this by encouraging all your friends to book in.
At only £48.00 this has to be the best value for money entertainments weekend available anywhere. This includes your accommodation in luxury caravans plus most daytime & evening activities and entertainment. The on-site facilities include a swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, gym, supermarket, chip shop & restaurant.
There are 12 acts booked this year, which includes cover bands and top quality entertainers – 2 acts Friday night, 3 for Saturday and 2 Sunday. The WASH committee have been as cagey as ever on exactly what they have planned but they insist that all their acts are top quality.
On the Saturday Clay Pigeon Shooting will be on offer as before. This is provided free of charge by Searles
Big Screen Sky TV is available to keep track of the soccer. There will be comedy and the usual music quiz and Karaoke.
Dukw (WWII Amphibious vehicle) rides will be available for those hardy enough to take a trip along the beach and out to sea (weather permitting).
Most importantly please note that Fancy Dress for Saturday Night will be “Back to School”. So pull out those old school ties and blazers and get dolled up. The WASH committee are looking for a big turnout in fancy dress, for what is all the rage now.
There will be non-stop entertainment at WASH 2001 and plenty to see and do, whether it’s amusement arcades, pool tables, swimming pool, gym, the sauna, or even flying kites on the beach – WASH has it all.
Information sent out to Groups Summer 2001
A WASH Virgins Guide to Hunstanton
It is known as Sunny Hunny. The beach and cliffs face west which means they capture the sunshine. There are also beautiful sunsets. The shallow beach runs for 2 miles along the coast all the way to Brancaster.
The tide can go a mile out allowing rock pools to appear around the
groins. The seafront is bordered by large Victorian and Edwardian houses. You can walk along the top of the cliffs to the lighthouse. There’s plenty to do on rainy days. Hunstanton is very much a family holiday destination and is also popular with older holidaymakers.Toilets and public showers are available. Beach chalets can be hired from the District Council for a day and children can enjoy a donkey ride along the beach. Off the promenade are amusement arcades, shops and cafés.
As an alternative to the beach, there’s the Princess Theatre, Oasis Leisure Centre, Sea Life Centre, a pitch and putt course, bowls, tennis and an indoor market. Jungle Wonderland is in the town. You can also take a boat to Seal Island.
Hunstanton has a Seaside Award. Dogs are banned from the main part of the beach between Easter and the end of the school summer holidays in September.
Lifeguards are on duty from Easter to the end of the school summer holidays in September. A lifeboat is based at Old Hunstanton, about a mile along the coast. First aid is also available.
Council-run pay-on-entry car parks are close to the beach, along the promenade and in the town centre. There is one charge for all.
There are ramps onto the beach and toilets for people with disabilities. Free parking is available in all Council-run car parks.
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Wash packing list:
Vodka, clothes, brandy, costumes for evenings, tia maria, swimming cozzie, bacardi breezers, banner (not to be nicked or borrowed or incur the Wrath of Lala!), gin & tonic, make up for the boys, lager, shoes, bitter, food, now there was something else
what is it I have forgotten??
Oh yes.. Scotch!
See you lot Friday lunchtime!
Lara, Brentwood group, on 18Plus Email forum
What can you say about WASH other than it is over too soon and doesn’t come around often enough !
MOULIN ROUGE 2001's Film
Friday night was spent in the usual way, getting very drunk and saying hello to all my friends from around the country. The bands I can’t remember, but then I’ve not remembered a band from WASH Friday night for about 10 years.
Saturday morning was spent in the sauna and jacuzzi recovering a bit, the karaoke I missed, rushed down to the cinema to watch Moulin Rouge, managed to stay awake through the whole film, which was more than some people did !.Saturday nights dance was populated by some very scary schoolgirls… scary cos some of the male schoolgirls looked a lot better than the female ones…not sure of some of the school people went to though, a giant purple alien and a male nun didn’t remind me too much of any of the kids I was at school with.
Apparently he went to Roswell High
Three bands on Saturday was perhaps a little too much, there did seem to be a little lack of atmosphere, the first band ‘Floating Greyhounds’ I thought were probably the best band of the week and Limahl was very entertaining, but more dancing and less ‘live’ music please.
Sunday Morning again was spent in the pool / Sauna / Jacuzzi, though there were markedly fewer people there than on Saturday morning, perhaps overdoing it Saturday night required a lie in on Sunday Morning. Then into the bar to watch Liverpool beating the Scum 3-1… there were a lot of Liverpool shirts in the bar, wasn’t sure how many of them were on people from north of Watford though… but being a Man City fan it’s always nice to see United getting beaten. The Comedy show was a little disappointing, maybe I just wasn’t drunk enough at that time of day, but I’d heard nearly all the jokes before. The only really funny bit was when the act went wrong and the performers themselves cracked up laughing.
Sunday night came round too soon, though many people didn’t get across to the venue until late, the first band had a good comedy act, but then proceeded to carry on and on with straight singing of records that the DJ was almost bound to play anyway. The Queen B’s were a good tribute band with a singer who did sound a lot like Freddie, but I couldn’t watch him as I was just cracked up by his false moustache and plastic top teeth… he was a good enough imitator not to need to look that like Freddie.
And then it was over again for another year… well apart from the 3rd late night party.
Roll on next year…………….. WASH 2002 – It’s the only place to be
Fil Bettis, Bromsgrove group, on 18Plus Email forum / Plus News Winter 2001
(Hang on a minute, that’s me ! – don’t remember writing that)
The Sutton Coldfield Girls out on the pull
Well what can I say…..Keith and his committee did it again. I think I can safely say a fabulous time was had by all. Friday night passed by in an alcohol induced stupor (I apologise to anybody I might have woken up while going back to my caravan (No 2) at about 1.15 on Saturday morning!!!). Went on the DUKW on Saturday afternoon which passed a very enjoyable half an hour or so (if you haven’t been on it I thoroughly recommend it). Saturday night more alcohol and another late night/early morning. Sunday more of the same. Mostly great entertainment (with one or two exceptions)….my favourite entertainment of the weekend was a toss up between the Floating Greyhounds on Saturday night (anybody who can do covers by The Cult and Metallica definitely get my vote) / the comedy band on Sunday night or the Queen tribute band on Sunday night. Special mention to Dave(?) too for his superb ‘having a go’ at being Tom Jones on Sunday afternoon…..you’ve certainly got guts. My only complaint is the price of the drinks at the bar (£2.54 for a Bacardi Breezer), luckily we took some down with us to get us started!!!.
All in all, roll on WASH 2002.Jo, Whitefield group, on 18Plus Email forum / Plus News Winter 2001
The Floating Greyhounds, Best band of WASH 2001 ?
(and the singers not got his arm in plaster this time, unlike in the picture from 1999 !)
Limahl on stage at Searles
Not the best artist at WASH 2001, but not the worst either
I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend, congratulations to the WASH committee. It was a shame I had to leave on Sunday afternoon due to unavoidable commitments Monday morning. We all thought the accomodation in the chalets was great, FULLSIZE BEDS and we even got about 3 Sky Channels.
Only one point, I thought it was rather odd that there wasn’t a raffle – I don’t recall there being one last year either – having won the top prize at my first WASH in 1994, I’ve always hoped to repeat the experience! Roll on the next holiday!
Lisa R, on 18Plus Email forum / Plus News Winter 2001
The Bromsgrove / Halesowen girls get ready for school
I left my flat in Harold Hill at about 10:30am with Paul Scott & Neil Knox. Onto the A12 then M25, M11 to Cambridge then A14, A10. We Stopped for lunch at a Little Chef near Ely. One slight problem was the closure of the A10 near Kings Lynn, how inconsiderate of the local council to close the road during our busy time. Once we had negotiated the minor roads on our diversion it was up the A149 to Sunny Hunstanton. We arrived at Searles Holiday Camp at about 2.30pm. Booked in at about 3.00pm. Then it was straight round to our caravan (131). After unpacking it was straight on with the party music. Later on I visited the joke shop for some bits for Saturday Night. The bands on Friday night were very good. I got some good
video footage of them and lots more throughout the weekend. It was good to have a really late finish to the disco’s.Saturday daytime was karaoke I Sang House Of The Rising Sun by The Animals. More video footage this time from the karaoke. Saturday Night was very very good with all three bands doing the business. Lots of people in school uniform. Once again it was a late finish, with plenty of video footage taken during the evening.
Sunday was the Comedy show. Poor David how embarrassing to be dressed up like Tom Jones and forced to sing Delilah.The next act was also very good. The poor man who couldn’t get anything right. As the show started a bit late it was a rush to have lunch before the Quiz. The team I joined was called the East Anglia Rejects. We finished in the top ten.Sunday night already, the two bands were excellent. Martin from Redbridge managed to pull the Freddie Mercury look alike. Again more video footage was taken.Monday the journey home left at about 10.30am, diverted again this time due to an accident near Ely. Had lunch at a Tesco Extra north of Cambridge just off the A14. Arrived home at about 2.30pm. I had a really good time and I got lots of embarrassing video footage of our acting chairman Dave S.
Can’t wait until the next WASH.Martin P, Romford group (on 18Plus Email forum)
Just another bunch of drunken Plussers
On behalf of all the WASH 2001 committee may I thank everybody for the kind words and cards we have received regarding this years WASH weekend. As you may be aware this year we had many new faces on the committee and I know they found the prospect of organising such an event quite daunting . I am pleased to report they have come through unscathed thanks largely to the support they received from all members attending. Certainly both myself and Sherrie from the old committee appreciated it.
I can confirm that WASH 2002 will take place on the weekend of 1st to 4th November 2002. We intend to contact all groups shortly for general feedback and discuss ideas for the future.Thanks again
The Israelite Chairman WASH 2001 (on 18Plus Email forum)
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The ducks at Hunstanton are always a source of much comment, from those who find their antics hilarious, to those who find their noisiness an irritation when trying to sleep off a hangover, to those scared of birds who find they form an impassable barrier when gathered round a caravan eating scraps thrown out.
Many are the tales of Plussers who have tried to entice them into the caravans with breadcrumbs but I had not had a confirmation of any of these tales myself until we managed to get a duck into our caravan – The secret, be very quiet and still and use a trail of chocolate digestive pieces as bait, the ducks can’t get enough of them, we got the duck right into the middle of the kitchen area using this technique
Advert in Plus News, Summer 2000
WASH 2000 was another excellent weekend. The weather the week before had been absolutely terrible, storms had raged up and down the country, flooding roads from the north to the south. A caravan site had been devastated by a mini tornado at Selsey Bill, but WASH had survived the October Hurricane of 1987 and survived the storms of 2000 as well.
Saturdays film High Fidelity
Friday night was the now customary rock night with the first band ‘Willem’ getting the weekend off to a great start and the second band ‘Pancracker’ carried on in the same style, even getting Mike from Rugby up on stage as guest vocalist ! I presume the two bands must know each other pretty well as I went to the bar towards the end of Pancracker’s set and when I came back they had been joined on stage by the guys from Willem and played two or three songs with two singers, three guitarists, two bass players etc… loud and excellent.
Saturday had the usual daytime mix of activities, Swimming, Laser clay pigeon shooting, Karaoke and the first of two films in the Princess Theatre. Saturday nights live entertainment started with 90’s songs from ‘Agent Orange’ oin their welcome return from playing WASH 1999, and then went on to “The 80’s Experience” who covered all the old favourites from Wham, Duran Duran, Human League etc. Saturdays Disco was notable for the strange appearance of a set of dirty old men from Solihull, complete with flasher macs and dirty ‘Y’-fronts… strange who 18 Plus attracts these days !
Sundays film, Grease
Sunday brought a change with tradition, no longer was the comedy show in the Princess theatre on Sunday afternoon, but instead was on Sunday Lunchtime in the Sundowner Bar, this left the Princess Theatre free to show the second film ‘Grease’ complete with much singing along from the 18 Plus audience. Sunday evening brought a ‘Ska’ tribute band ‘UB4T’ who covered Madness, The Specials etc as well as UB40, great stuff if you like that sort of thing (but I don’t !) and finally to round off the evening the return of the ladies favourite ‘Foxx’ complete with ripped clothing and Robbie Williams songs. Judging by the ages of the band members I doubt any of them were in Foxx when they played WASH in 1996. They were however just as popular with the girls and had the audience dancing on the dance floor as well as the chairs and tables. To end it all DJ Lionel Adrians brought the weekend to a close with the usual round of New York, New York and You’ll Never Walk Alone.Plus News Winter 2000
Mike from Rugby sings with Pancracker
Solihull’s Mac Lads
flashed their underwear (and more) on Saturday night
The Sutton Girls singing along in full voice
Dancing on the furniture – as usual at WASH
I’ve driven to WASH a lot of times and though the roads have changed with bypasses around villages and dual carriageway bits to make the journey faster there are still landmarks I look out for on the way down that remind me of journeys in the past. These days I enjoy driving down by myself so I can dawdle along and go through all the bypassed villages, just to relive those journeys to WASH and Caister from the past. (and on a Friday rush hour it’s usually quicker to go through Long Sutton to SUtton Bridge than it is to queue up along the bypass)
One landmark that tells me I am well into the journey is the Crossroads just after Cranwell RAF college, a point exactly 100 miles from my house, but after the journey down in 2000 I have a new landmark to look out for just a few hundred yards before there. The road past Cranwell is a straight level road where you can get a bit of speed up, but just before the crossroads there is a little dip in the road… and in the bottom of this dip is… a speed camera… you can’t see it until you get right up to it (it’s not the big square box painted yellow type, but a much smaller sneaky thing) It wasn’t there in all the years up to 2000 when I think they put it in as a nasty surprise for the millenium… It clocked me at 74mph in a 60 limit… 3 points and £50 fine. I’ve passed it by at 59mph every year since ! ! !
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In the 1956 FA Cup Final Manchester City’s goalkeeper Bert Trautmann broke his neck but stayed on the pitch to help his team beat Birmingham 3-1 and win the cup.
This may not have a lot to do with WASH you think, but DJ Lionel Adrians is a Manchester City fan and in a bizzarre coincidence broke his neck in a car crash the Tuesday before WASH.
Now he was paralysed for 24 hours and should have spent several days in hospital, but Lionel, being dedicated to his job signed himself out of hospital and made it down to WASH “I couldn’t let 18 Plussers down” he told me. The bloke must be mad, he ate nothing, drank nothing, hardly slept and lived on painkillers for the weekend, but when the time came, he was there with the microphone and the turntables spinning those discs for WASH.
You loved WASH 98 !
The WASH 99 committee have been busy collating the results of the survey carried out after WASH 98. The questionnaires you completed gave your views on the event and also what you would like to see in the future.
Over 90% of people attending WASH 98 told us they were likely or very likely to go to WASH99
96% of people attending WASH 98 told us WASH is value for money.
We also asked you what type of music you would like to hear at WASH. The most popular music by far, requested by 50% of 18 Plus members was 80’s music; probably not surprising given the age range in 18 Plus. Other musical eras mentioned were all the decades from the 60’s to the 90’s, with dance and rock music also featuring high on the list of requests. Overall, most people felt it did not matter what music was played as long as there was a good variety to suit everyone.
The WASH 99 committee will continue to work hard to give you what you want and always welcome any views on how we can improve things, so if you have any ideas, please let us know…Upgraded accommodation for WASH 99
If you have not been to WASH before, the accommodation is in luxury caravans. Searles Holiday Park have upgraded the accommodation since WASH 98, meaning an even higher standard of accommodation for those attending in 1999.Put the WASH 99 dates in your diary
The dates for WASH 99 are now confirmed as Friday 5th to Monday 8th November 1999. WASH 99 will be held at Searles Holiday Park in Hunstanton, North Norfolk, providing 3 days and nights of quality events and entertainment. Don’t forget to put the dates in your diary now and book time off work.Sue, WASH 99 Bookings Officer – Plus News May 1999
WASH Bookings Open
Booking forms for WASH 99 were sent to all groups on 16th June. If your group did not receive the booking forms and information about WASH 99 for any reason please contact Sue for copies.
Bookings for WASH 99 have already been received. As usual, the first booking came from Barking and Dagenham Group, whose ever efficient booking officer Garry has been obtaining the £20 deposits from the Barking members over the last couple of months. Northwich 18 Plus also tell me their members have all booked their time off work and are already counting down the days!
The WASH 99 committee look forward to seeing you all at WASH. If you have never been to WASH and would like to know more about it, please feel free to ring Sue or Paul for more information.SUE, WASH 99 Bookings – Plus news Sept 1999
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN !
What has 66 legs, travels in 14 cars, fills 3 x 6 berth caravans and 3 x 5 berth caravans, brings with it 120 cans of beer, over 200 bottles of alcohol and enough Pot Noodle to dry out the North Sea?
Answer – Solihull 18 plus’ contingent to WASH 1999
Notting Hill the 1999 film
Believe it or not this was only the forth time Solihull 18 Plus group had attended WASH and as in the past we again took down a small number of members that of 33. (Thirty three, yes 33 – that’s bigger than some areas!)
Other 18 Plus holidays in the past have been a let down, but not WASH it still is one of the best events of the 18 Plus calendar. And this year was no exception, with top entertainment, top beer, top accommodation, top beer, top totty (oops!) and top beer. 1999 also saw the return of the “Saturday Night Fancy Dress Dance” and the “Solihull 18 Plus Synchronised Belly Bashers Beer Tour 1999” hit an all time high.
In previous years we had come as the Spice Blokes and last year as a follow on from TAG’98 The Father Tags, with ‘Cup of Tea Father’ and ‘Arse Biscuits Father’, to name just a few! But this year was ready for something truly awesome, weeks of preparation, the second hand shops of Solihull still shaking in our wake, their volunteer workers still laughing with fear, the time had come for us to be set upon this mortal earth – “The Tarts of Solihull 18 Plus!!!!” 15 strapping lads, flowing dresses, big boots, sideburns, beer bellies, burped and farted their way to the venue, not even the rain or the wind could dampen our spirits or blow off our wigs! As we entered the building their were gasps of amazement and our first victim came into sight. Terry “The original Biggles” greeted us, always one for the ladies, he soon realised his days were numbered as ‘camp’ Solihull moved in. Even the bar staff comments didn’t affect us, “would you like an umbrella or cherry in that?” (Actually a pint of bitter with a cherry is quite nice). The band that evening couldn’t have been more appropriate, “Male Order” Oh how naive they were. As they came on stage most of women in the venue piled onto the dance floor, including the famous 15. It’s amazing how quickly a combined weight of 203 stone gets you to the front, we screamed and cat called with the best of them, and watched as shock horror came over the face of the lead singer as he realised not all the women in the crowd were women!
A big thanks must go out to the real women of Solihull 18 Plus (St.Trinians outfits and all) for putting up with us. For Sue for sorting out our bookings and for the rest of the WASH committee for organising such an amazing 18 Plus Holiday – all the best and see you next year!
“Deirdre” Strawbridge, Solihull 18 Plus – Plus News. Spring 2000
Male Order. . . Apparently females find this sexy
(. . . though not as sexy as Foxx)
MORE THAN ONE BIGGLES !
We made it to Hunstanton at about 10:30 (ish) dumped everything before going back to the venue. Had a great time – the bands were not bad and the beer was cold! After we tried to find the caravan and encountered a Plusser in difficulties – we managed to locate her caravan and were rewarded with a kiss each – the nearest we came to romance this weekend!!!
Southampton had to persuade a group to let us put our banner up whist we were doing so, the girls of the group were testing our bums for firmness!
I went back to our caravan and was pleasantly surprised to find it full of people, The party seemed to go fine much alcohol was consumed and the rest of the evening was just a blur – I think we got to bed around 4am!!
The afternoon comedy show was interesting – Pee Wee was crap, he should have had an umbrella instead of that hard hat! Sid Dennis gave as good as he got – hope to see him again one day! Loved the Meatloaf tribute at the end!
Sunday evening bumped into “the other Biggles” during a quiet moment, which went OK – until some friends from his area came along; he asked them who was Biggles – obviously they said him, but if Southern Area had been around then it might have been a little more balanced!. After the evening finished we went to the Coventry party – stayed ten minutes and then left (after losing our teddy! – look after Bigglet, Jarrett! – Around the world is fine but we do want him back!) – Nellie three is in safe hands – we also have plans (manic laughter!!!)
We had a great time & WILL BE BACK NEXT YEAR!
lain “Biggles”, Southampton 18 Plus – Plus News, Spring 2000
WE’VE GOT BIGGLET
Coventry sent it’s biggest contingent ever to this year’s WASH the whole weekend was excellent, the atmophere first rate. Even selling T-shirts was a great opportunity to meet people and we sold a large amount of stock, thanks to all those who helped. The weekend proved a great opportunity in getting to know other plussers from around the country, especially all those names I’d only heard of on the ONElist.
Our party on the Sunday was great, the music blasting out attracting people from all around. Coventry had started partying at around about 6pm that day and some of us hit the sack at 5.30am Monday morning.
Bigglet is Southampton’s mascot and not as some may like to believe Terry’s. He found his way back to a Coventry caravan and has now generated a lot of excitement as to what his fate should be.
Should we send him round all the groups, with strict instructions to raise money for a given charity, such as the WWF (well he is a teddy bear, isn’t he)? Or should we post him to the Student Unions of the worlds top 100 universities, where he could be used to raise money for the given cause. Updates will be posted in Plus News, on the 18 Plus Discussion List and the web (photos please of Bigglets on his travels). We’ll keep you posted
Jarrett, Coventry 18 Plus Group – Plus News, Spring 2000
Friday nights band The Floating Greyhounds. . .
The singer had a broken arm. . . The DJ had a broken neck. . .
Is it safe playing for 18 Plus at WASH ?
BANDING TOGETHER
We loaded up the car and set off to Hunstanton to play our part in WASH, the high point of the Plus calendar. We checked in and found our way to by far the newest, loveliest and most luxurious caravan we have ever been issued. When the hour was finally upon us it was down to the bar. The finale jam of the two bands performing together produced the best sound of the night.
Our first call of Saturday was at the karaoke. Later we made our way to the main venue in time for the fancy dress/dressing smartly night as the programme said to get there early for a surprise. We are unlikely ever to know what that was, as the event was more than half an hour late to start, which didn’t surprise anyone. As the room filled with dressed up Plussers there seemed to be a disproportionately large number of men in drag, although not as many as first appeared – Some of them were just plain women in unwise dresses
The first act was “Latino Loco”, a band comprised of members other than those in their publicity photographs. The second was “Male Order” who sang boy band covers and were very popular with the women, separating the ugly from the drag. The final act was”Village Boys”, a “Village People” tribute band. This was the most entertaining band of the weekend.
Next day we went to the comedy show – “Steve Ace” was poor, “Pee Wee Price” bore up fantastically to one of the most impressive barrages of confectionery that I have seen at any of the WASHes that I have attended. After the break it was “Lincolnshire’s Top Comedian”, Sid Dennis, he must learn the difference between comedy and abuse. Most of all though, we must wonder what that woman was for.
The band of the night, “Agent Orange” They were particularly entertaining to the Stevenage delegation as their guitarist, was the absolute clone, in both appearance and movement, of our Mark S – from his middle eastern terrorist style facial hair days.
Erik, Stevenage 18 Plus – Plus News, Spring 2000
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It’s strange to look back at some of the daytime entertainment at WASH and see how much has changed… for instance in the very early days there was a competition called the ‘WASH Challenge Shield’, which was a sort of ‘It’s A Knockout’ competition that took place around and in the outdoor pool (- remember this was when WASH was mid October, you wouldn’t want to be breaking the ice on the outdoor pool in the middle of November !) Then for years and years and years there was an activity called “Build Your Own Rocket” I never did do it, but I always imagine it was a ‘Blue Peter’ cardboard tube and sticky tape affair around a proprietory solid fuel rocket motor… I certainly never saw any Saturn V’s heading off for the moon from the back field at Searles.
One of the most popular daytime events of later years has been the ‘WASH Quiz’ 1998 was the inaugural year of this event, and I am sure some of the teams have remained the same ever since, certainly the names ’10CC’ and ‘Sally Gunnell’s Love Tunnel’ seem to have been used every year.
WASH News
If you attended WASH 97, your booking officer should by now have given you a questionnaire to complete and send back to us, giving us your views on the weekend. So far, over 150 people have replied, but we would like to receive more !
If for any reason you did not receive one, please hassle your WASH 97 group booking officer and ask them to contact me for spares if necessary.
The survey results will be published later in 1998, and the new WASH committee will take all your comments on board as they shape & design WASH 98. WASH 98 will take place on 6th to 9th November, so make a note in those diaries now !
By the time this edition of Plus News is published, the WASH 98 committee will have been elected from members of Norwich, Great Yarmouth & Kings Lynn Groups.
Anyone with any ideas for WASH 98 is invited to write to the new committee and tell them about it.
Thanks & see you soon !WASH 97 Committee – Plus News Feb 1998
WHAT IS WASH ?
As there are some members of the Federation who have never been to WASH and may not know much about this holiday, here are some answers to your questions:
1 WHAT DOES WASH STAND FOR ?
Weekend At Sunny Hunstanton. It is the biggest holiday in 18 Plus and is held at Searles Holiday Park, Hunstanton, North Norfolk, every year. This year it is being held from Friday 6th to Monday 9th November.
2 HOW MANY PEOPLE GO TO WASH ?
Over 700 people have attended WASH in the last few years and bookings received so far this year indicate that 1998 will be no exception.
3 HOW MUCH DOES IT COST ?
WASH 98 costs £42.00 but a £15.00 deposit will reserve your place. This price covers your accommodation in luxury caravans, plus use of most site facilities and quality daytime / evening entertainment.
4 ISN’T NORFOLK A LONG WAY TO GO ?
Groups come to WASH from all over the country. For instance last year, members attended from places as far apart as Bristol, Marlow, Northwich, Sunderland, Doncaster and Southampton.
5 WHAT SORT OF ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES CAN I EXPECT ?
The WASH committee always endeavour to put on a wide variety of entertainment. Recent years have seen comedy acts, hypnotists, chart acts such as JX and Clock, Voulez-Vous (an Abba cover band), land rover driving, line dancing, aqua aerobics, karaoke and even build your own rocket workshops ! You can also use the onsite swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi for free. If you want to know more, why not speak to someone from your Group or Area who has attended WASH before.
6 HOW DO I BOOK ?
Speak to your WASH booking officer. If you don’t have one then speak to your Group Chairman to get more details.
If you have any questions at all about WASH or how to book then Paul and Sue from the WASH 98 committee can both be contacted by phone.
Plus News August 1998
A Weekend To Remember
I always look forward to my weekend at WASH and the next one never comes along quickly enough. This was my sixth time at Hunstanton and I still enjoyed it tremendously.
The 1998 Film The Wedding Singer
Clare and I took a leisurely cruise to Hunstanton and then had our normal search for our allocated caravan which was really lovely. Log effect electric fire, microwave, heating in the bedrooms and even a toaster which sometimes had a mind of its own. First it came out as bread and then on the second attempt it was burnt but my peanut butter covered it up well.
I had a great time on Friday night at the disco which included a few local bands. I spent half the evening catching up on lost time talking to people I hadn’t seen for a while. I would ask Clare if she wanted a drink and half an hour later I would return (Clare knows me by now !) I had a late night that night (or early morning) as I went caravan visiting. I didn’t quite make the Aqua Aerobics but Clare and Katie were in there splashing around.
We were all impressed with Peter’s gourmet cooking with fresh vegetables, sausages, etc. but I must say he needs a bit of training on the washing up ! I just had trusty fish and chips one night.
We all went out for a birthday meal for Emilia which was lovely apart from an overload of prawn cocktails being delivered to our table. This was because they weren’t crossing them off their list of things to make next. Then it was the turn of the garlic bread but without the cheese on top. It was really funny – we couldn’t believe it.
We went to the venue afterwards for some dancing and bands then went back to a caravan taking my unfinished bottle of Woody’s with me. We went for our usual karaoke trip to the venue on Saturday afternoon where I found a partner to perform a duet with. But I was upset that even I alone didn’t get on the stage. Lucy from Watford 18 Plus was a bit luckier though and sung “Hot Stuff”.
I struggled out of bed on Sunday after another late night and watched Eastenders (yes it’s true) before walking along the sea front to the comedy show. The show was OK except for the usual avalanche of falling sweets from above. We ventured back afterwards for the sad final night of WASH but we did have an enjoyable time dancing and watching a few bands. One was called ‘WildBoyz’ and I thought they were quite good.
Next morning I didn’t break my tradition of being last out of the caravan due to a few hold-ups such as returning some cups that had ventured out of another caravan and Lucy turning up to say her goodbyes. There goes another excellent weekend although we did meet a fair amount of 18 Plussers in the Little Chef on the way home.
Roll on WASH 99 !Sharon, Barnet 18 Plus – Plus News Nov 1998
The Sundowner Bar stage from the back of the audience
WASH 98 – My First Time
As an 18 Plus new boy I was asked to write what I thought of my first WASH weekend. This will be fairly difficult given that I was pretty much blotto the entire time, but here goes. I hope my impression isn’t so unique but I’ve found out something of what 18 Plus is like.
The long and lonely roads of Norfolk came eventually to an end and out of a cold and dark Friday evening we arrived to suddenly encounter a hall of partying hundreds and life in East Anglia after all. These were our fellow campers for the weekend, well mingled and pretty much blotto. As we walked in they were cheering the just departed band called “Pump”. Apparently there wasn’t an error in the programme and we hadn’t just missed a performance of Jarvis Cocker and the group from Sheffield. I must stress that drinking is not compulsory for attendance at WASH but it did seem popular.
Another 18 Plus new boy staying in our caravan quickly realised this and we joined him to prop up the bar. He remarked later that maybe 18 Plus referred to the number of alcohol units consumed for an average evening. And if sore heads and hangovers next morning are testimony to a good time, we must have done ourselves proud for our first night.
Over the following two days I heard good songs ruined and brain teasers galore, tasted too hot food with 19 others, and saw top 20 hits performed in underwear. Also, I witnessed lawn mower stunts and shunts, Vietnam War machines and semi-famous faces bombarded by sweets. Was it real or all booze-induced hallucination ? The answer is both but refers to: lunchtime karaoke, the WASH quiz, a mass visit to the local curry house, the pop group “Bamboo”, enthusiastic go-karting, amphibious landing craft and a comedy and music show besieged by hecklers and an audience of confectionery throwers.
My experience was small compared to what I missed (due mainly to laziness). There were balloon rides, car treasure hunt, film show, swimming pool and many other bands, to mention a few other things from the timetable provided. Late night parties at various caravans were the highlight of less official activities.
Good times were generally had by all and I would say it was thoroughly good value for money. The event was also well organised. It’s an impressive venue with good and modern facilities although Hunstanton itself is not a riveting town. We stayed in a decent and fairly luxurious caravan with no complaints. The weather was not as shocking as it could have been. The only worry was that our time went quickly, but I believe this is a good sign. To fully enjoy the weekend you need total stamina. As a survivor I’m impressed about how much of it all I remember.Adam, West Kent 18 Plus – Plus News Feb 1999
The Sundowner Bar stage from the front of the audience
The Sunday comedy show in the Princess Theatre was as usual well attended with the upper balcony full and much of the downstairs full as well. Russ Williams and Adger Brown both went down well Adger particularly went down well even though some of his material he was still using from the last time he played WASH in 1994.
Jake & Elwoods Blues Brothers show however was not well received at all, rather than getting people up and dancing in the aisles they got people up and walking out. A couple of guys wearing suits and dark glasses doing bad jokes and middling karaoke to Blues Brothers songs may go down well at nights in bars on the club circuit, but on Sunday afternoon in the Princess Theatre for an audience of tired Plussers who are used to quality entertainment they just were not good enough. The balcony was full for the first part of the comedy show, by the time Jake & Elwood had finished there were only 10 people other than me left upstairs, and the downstairs was fairly empty as well.
The WASH Monster,
as used to take Plussers out on the popular trips out into the WASH
An American landing craft of Vietnam vintage, reckoned to be the largest amphibious vehicle in commercial use anywhere in the world and reputedly costing $1,000,000 dollars to build. Back in the early days of WASH the trips out to sea were done in a second world war DUKW.
WASH
It was a bright sunny day when the Whitefield convoy set off for WASH some were biting our nails in case we didn’t get there – namely me and Elaine – (Elaines car had broken down in a big way, she only got it back Friday dinnertime). After an uneventful journey (all the hunky hitchikers had mysteriously disappeared !). We arrived just in time for Pizza ! It was then time for ‘Pump’, (my band of the weekend – anybody who knows me will know why!), and another band, who were very good but not really my thing.
Saturday was spent (well five minutes of it, as thats how long it took) walking through Hunstanton.
Saturday night – highlight for me being Billy Pearce who had me laughing so much I nearly fell off my chair; (and alcohol had nothing to do with it! ) later on came “Red Hot and Blue” – another very enjoyable band.
Sunday afternoon was Viking time! the “Max Bloodaxe Roadshow” was a bit slow to get going but then there were sword fights, knife throwing competitions and long boat racing, aplenty with prizes of inflatable swords, sharks and sheep – (which went down well with the men can’t think why!)
Sunday Night was very sad as it was our last night, but we made the best of it with the “Merseybeats” and the “Wild Boyz”, (who unfortunately managed to escape from the Whitefield, girls with their clothing and modesty intact)
Monday morning we very sadly set off for home.
Jo, Whitefield 18 Plus – Northern Area Magazine Nov 1998
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For several years, including 1997 I suffered from a terrible affliction on the Friday night at WASH called ‘not having a clue what happened’ some believe the incidences were perhaps caused by a large intake of alcohol over a short time, but I think it could have been that someone was spiking my drinks ! I do remember that in 1997 I was looking forward to seeing Bon Jordi, as Bon Jovi were one of my favourite bands at the time, however beyond a vague recollection of a tall singer on stage I have no memory of them at all.
5 THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT …
… The Israelite, WASH Committee Chairman
1. He is the secret love child of Winston Churchill and Marilyn Monroe.
2. He drives a Skoda with a sign in the back which says “My other car is a Lada”.
3. His ambition is to play a villain in a James Bond movie and he sits at WASH committee meetings stroking a fluffy white cat !
4. He once had to be forcibly restrained from booking The Krankies as the Saturday night cabaret at WASH.
5. There are only four interesting things about The Israelite.
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WATCH OUT FOR WASH 97
The dates for WASH 97 have now been ratified by National and it will be from 7th to 10th November. The new WASH committee is using feedback gathered from the WASH 96 questionnaire to help plan 97’s extravaganza and would like to give a great big thank you to the 237 people from across 40 different groups who took the time to complete the questionnaire.
The results of the survey were recently published in a newsletter “Wash Spotlight”. If you didn’t see a copy or pick one up at the ANC, please ask your group chairman for one. The most pleasing result was that 99.6% of you thought that WASH was value for money.
Following this, the committee is pleased to announce that the price for WASH 97 is only £1 more than WASH 96 at £39 so you will continue to get excellent value for money.
All comments made in the survey about the caravans or the facilities on site have been passed onto the management of Searles Holiday Park. If you have never been to WASH before, it is held on the North Norfolk coast at Hunstanton.
There are many on-site facilities including a swimming pool, jacuzzi sauna, gym, pool tables, shop, restaurant and, for those too lazy to cook, a chippy ! There is a large venue which includes two bars, with the larger one used for the bands and discos. The smaller Mariner’s is for those who prefer a quiet chat – although you could risk being dragged up on stage to join the Dossers in a rant !
For those of you who saw the photo of the WASH chairman in the last edition of Plus News or complained in your questionnaires about Keith’s comical attire, I can confirm that the rest of the WASH committee are acting on your advice and will be trying to stop him dressing up or wearing red lipstick at WASH 97 !
We had some interesting suggestions on how to make WASH even better (not possible, surely !) including limbo dancing parties, free pot noodles for every caravan, prizes for spotting the most ducks and a Guess The Israelite’s Age competition !
By the way, did anyone use the suggested press release which was sent to the booking officers just after WASH 96 ? If you did and it was successful in getting you some coverage in the local press or radio, please let me know or send me a copy of any resulting articles. Also on publicity, the following idea was suggested by one member – why not advertise for your group using “One’s year’s membership of 18 Plus AND a weekend away for only £ 59” ? Please send any articles or further suggestions for WASH 97 to the Committee.
See you soon !SUE R – Administration & Publicity WASH Committee Plus News May 1997
Wonderful WASH Weekend
MARS ATTACKS WASH 1997's Film
WASH has always been my favourite 18 Plus weekend. Hunstanton for me typifies the British seaside and I enjoy my annual pilgrimage to West Norfolk. If you’re particularly unlucky I will tell you that Hunstanton is the only English east coast resort where you can watch the sun set over the sea. But down to business.
We got to our caravan early on Friday evening. We were the last of our group to arrive and hence got the smallest bedroom. Fortunately we had been winners in the caravan lottery and had a luxury caravan so even the smallest bedroom was perfectly adequate. The quality features of our caravan, particularly the bas-relief of a dolphin in the shower and the toaster, aroused great jealousy in visitors to our caravan.
For some in our caravan the first priority was to go down to the chip shop to renew acquaintance with the Pukka Pies. We decided that the attractions of the Chinese takeaway in town were even greater and headed down to the bustling (?) centre of Hunstanton. After the very reasonably priced takeaway it was a quick wash and brush up and off to the disco.
We made it just in time to see the first band “Pseudo” and marvel at the DJ’s pronunciation of their name. The other thing that surprised me was that a band made up of teenagers played mostly the same songs as bands did when I was a teenager (some years ago!) They did a very creditable job and set the tone for the weekend.
I particularly liked the name of Friday’s second band, “Bon Jordi”. Tribute bands have been some of the best bands I have seen at numerous 18 Plus weekends over the years and this band was no exception. They ran through Bon Jovi’s greatest hits and whilst the lead singer didn’t quite do for the girls what Jon Bon Jovi would have done I enjoyed the performance.
I seemed to spend the evening working my way round the bottled drinks with funny names and colours at the bar and before I knew it the lights had come on and we were ushered out into the cold.
On Saturday morning I woke brighter than perhaps I deserved and after feeding the ducks it was down to the shops to buy up Hunstanton. We even went into the joke shop and stocked up on a few essentials, including the bargain inflatables.
We managed to entertain ourselves for the rest of the day without going to the karaoke but we were all wrapped up and ready for the fireworks coach when it arrived. A bit of standing around in the cold and a few big bangs later it was back in the coach (sadly without having won a large Winnie the Pooh or Teletubbie at the sideshows) and off to the caravan to microwave our dinner.
Sadly in some ways there didn’t seem to be a fancy dress competition this year although this didn’t stop some people dressing up and one young lady largely undressing, much to people’s general entertainment. Saturday evening started with “Colin Barber’s Madhouse” who obligingly got their chests out to partially compensate for the lack of “Foxx” this year. They managed to sing a few good covers as well. Next up was “China Black” who did what name acts usually do. He sung his slightly limited repertoire to a backing track, then sung one of them again as an encore. It’s a bit of a shame we didn’t get to hear what is obviously a reasonable singing talent do a few more songs.
In my view the last act of the evening were the best. “Charley” were a well-practised and highly technological act. They sang some very good cover versions and their plastic outfits kept the men wondering what would happen if you undid one of the zips!
Sadly we had to go home on Sunday but I’m told that Sunday night’s acts were excellent, particularly Lorraine Crosby, but that one of the afternoon comedy acts was a bit near the knuckle.
I’ve noted the dates for WASH 98 (6th to 8th November) in my diary. See you there!Staff reporter – Plus News Nov 1997
Karaoke – Like it or loathe it,
there’ll always be some mugs who’ll get up and do it
Sunday nights live entertainment was due to start off with the latest chart sounds from ‘Ultranate’, but for some reason that turned out to be a no show and instead we had the return of ‘Clock’ who had played WASH previously in ’95. Clock had learned a new song in the intervening two years and instead of playing their 3 hits and their new single twice (as they did in 1995) they played 5 different songs this time.
Glenn, Head of Security at Searles for many years,
I think he got used to us in the end !
Of course even in an organisation such as 18 Plus there are still occurences where things don’t go quite right and people let themselves get carried away by too much alcohol and do things they wouldn’t normally have dreamed of doing. One such thing happened to a chap from Bradford called Steve. Steve had been a member for 4 or 5 years, had been on the group committee in a number of positions and had been to WASH a couple of times in the past, he was to all intents and purposes a typical 18 Plus member, but the Friday night at WASH caught him out. We got there early and indulged in an early evening drinking competition before the venue opened, (Archers, Vodka and Pernod – my favourite combination) Steve got very, very drunk and had a bit of a tiff with his girlfriend Liz. Sometime later on in the evening Steve had gone out from the venue into the campsite and in his words had been ‘hit and knocked over by a car’… the only trouble was that the car was stationary and the cars owner (a member of the neighbouring Rothwell group) was in the venue nowhere near his car. Steve got very irate that no-one would believe that he had been the victim of a hit and run attack and demanded that the Police be called to investigate his complaint, not surprisingly no-one took him seriously. Back at his caravan while his girlfriend and the other people sharing with him tried to calm him down he lost his temper, grabbed the bread-knife and threatened everybody then slammed the door so hard that he broke the window.
Next morning the WASH Committee and National Chairman had no option but to ask him to leave the holiday. We never saw him or his girlfriend at 18 Plus again.
THE WASH WEEKEND
For those of you that may not know, the WASH weekend is not about getting washed, it’s about getting pissed. And partying. And having a damn good time.
Don’t go expecting to sunbathe. The title (Weekend At Sunny Hunstanton) is a bit misleading. Don’t get me wrong, the sun does shine sometimes, but all it will do is thaw your fingers out ! (if you have dared to remove our gloves !)
Parties
WASH parties are famous. The best ones usually collapse the caravan – as Barnsley will testify ! The main venue usually closes at 1am, and the parties start shortly after, which allows people time to pop to their caravans to pick up their booze (or someone elses’s booze !)
The music can range from Seventies (for our more wrinkled members), to heavy metal, to dance, to even the party records such as Agadoo (for our sadder members !) It is therefore vital to bring (a) a decent stereo, and (b) your favourite music. We have attended WASH for a number of years, and have never heard of an opera party, but you never know !Live Music
There is live music on each night (and also some lunchtimes). The style can vary from new bands such as Let Loose to older artists on the way down such as Sinitta & Edwin Starr.Food
There is a shop on site, but as WASH is the final holiday weekend before the Winter close, the stocks can be very limited – and fairly expensive. If you wish to do some cooking (that’s with a “c”, not an “f” !) and (haven’t you anything better to do ?) then our advice is to bring food with you (unless it means reducing the alcohol quantity of course !)
Some caravans are equipped with a microwave, but remember not to put a saucepan lid in it if you use it ! (The burning metal smell lingered all weekend !)Hunstanton
The caravan site is about a mile from Hunstanton, but it might as well be a hundred miles as the town is closed in November ! (There may be one or two places open, such as the cafe and Woolworth’s). There is a Sea Life Centre, which is worth a visit – the glass tunnel surrounded by a tank of sharks is particularly entertaining !The Princess Theatre
This deserves a special mention. There is usually a comedy show on one afternoon and a film on the other, included in the holiday price.
We recommend going to these events – they are a real laugh ! The theatre is full of Plussers, shouting, joking, throwing sweets and having a great time ! We think the staff at the theatre deserve medals for putting up with the mad Plussers !Things to look out for at WASH…
Mud – there are always large quantities on the caravan site, especially after rain. Sinking past your knees is rare, however
Drunk Plussers in the gutters – can be very amusing to watch !
The Dossers’ Elections – the speeches are only understood by those “in the know” – so get known !
Your Area Chairman buying you a drink – she wants you to stand for something at the Area Conference !
Ex Wharfedale members on their annual get-together ! (Session)
Ducks – they can wake the dead at 7am, so be sure to put bread around your enemys caravan !
Other holidaymakers – a very rare breed in Hunstanton in November !
(Yorkshire Area Magazine Summer 97)
Mel and Tania prepare for the nights exertions
by filling up on pizza and beer.
Andy prepares for the nights exertions
by molesting Sarah, wearing just a towel
After the nights exertions
Zippy and some bloke she brought home manage to overcome the difficulties of two people fitting on a 27″ bench by holding each other very tightly, unfortunately this leaves no room for the duvet
WASH
Sleepless ! Legless ! Careless
As always, clothing has gone missing at WASH 97. Some poor “cold” Plusser left their coat at the wild party held in caravan 122 on the Saturday night. Obviously the party was so good they did not see the need for any protection from the easterly wind. It was either that or they were too drunk to notice !
If the owner of this garment wishes it to be returned unharmed then please contact me.
CORINNA Sutton Coldfield 18 Plus – Plus News February 1998
Weekend at Sunny Hunstanton 1997 Review
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS
This appears to be the general overall view of all the Halesowen members that managed to attend this year. Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed this years WASH, with so many top acts each night and the comedy show maintained its high level of laughs.Halesowen had nine members attend this year, double last year’s, one member was booked in with Northfield and the rest of us were booked into two four berth caravans. Although small, we were close to the venue and the all important chippy, which made up for the caravan’s failings.
Friday Night : This started with a band called Pseudo and quite honestly I found them to be loud and not very good, but most of the Plussers there appeared to like them, so maybe I’m just getting old ? The next band were Bon Jordi, now we are talking my taste. They performed all the known Bon Jovi hits and apart from being very loud, I thoroughly enjoyed myself, dancing and singing along.
Saturday Morning/Afternoon : Those of us in our caravan missed most of the morning, due to having a long lie in together with a very late breakfast/lunch. We did however enter in the Movie Quiz and although we did not win, we did manage to do very well.
Saturday Night : Several of our members went to the Fireworks, but I gave them a miss, as the thought of standing in the rain and watching soggy fireworks did not appeal.
On the night we had Colin Barbers Madhouse and I found them very entertaining, their Gary Glitter was not very good but their Freddie Mercury made up for it. China Black were ace, shame they only have a few hit songs, maybe they will release some more soon. Charlie, well they were Okay but most of us found ourselfs drifting off into the other room as they did not really appeal to myself or my fellow members.
Sunday Afternoon : I missed Tom Pepper but from the reports I’ve heard, he was very good. The Comedy Show maintained its usual high mix of acts and this year we had a very good drag artist Penny Change, who soon put all the hecklers down. Richard Morton of Channel Five fame was also very good.
Sunday Night : Ultranate were unable to make it but their replacements Clock were fantastic, they really got everyone joining in and dancing. They are definitely the right group to have on the last evening, they managed to get everyone in a party mood. Lorraine Crosby was the final act of the evening and the holiday. She was very good but again after a while I found myself sitting down and chatting with those around me or I wondered off into the other bar.
Over the whole holiday, the music was provided by Tony 2B Roadshow was he was definitely one of the best Plus DJ’s I have seen, certainly better than last years WASH DJ.
Many thanks to all the WASH Committee for a fab holiday.
The journey home was an event in itself, with myself being the leader, making a wrong turn and we almost ended up back at Hunstanton (nearly not quite), just goes to show what a brilliant time I had, as I obviously did not want the holiday to end.
Roll on next years WASH, as Arnie likes to say, “I’ll be Back”.
Cheryl – Halesowen 18 Plus
WASH 97
One of the biggest Plus events of the year, the WASH weekend was once again a huge success.
The live entertainment included Bon Jordi (no prizes for guessing where they are from or who they were tributing) who were excellent, Colin Barber and his Madhouse who lived up to their name, and Lorraine Crosby who was Meat Loafs partner in “I’d Do Anything For Love”.
The comedy show was partly on site and partly at the Princess Theatre for some unknown reason. Tom Pepper was funny, but very sexist. We also had a drag queen which was a first at WASH as far as I know. He (she) was quite close to the bone, he “persuaded” one or two Plussers to get up on stage, and included our very own leader, Wendy T. We won’t go into detail about what he did to her … all right then, he sang a boobs song, giving plenty of gropes along the way!!
Wendy said she was very nervous to start with, but got over it, That’s what they all say on their first time!
The date for WASH ’98 is the 6th November, so pencil it in your diary now – if you have a 1998 diary. that is!
Yorkshire Area Magazine Dec 97
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