Famous/semi famous people you know/knew
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Hill Wimp
Fair weathered,fair minded but easily persuaded.
He did have a shiny red helmet but sorry to disappoint you I was still at school when I met him.
NorthernDave
Never used Über Member
- Location
- The real Northern Powerhouse
When I was at school in the 80s, the cross country run route passed near Jimmy Savilles home and we'd often see him about... 
On a happier note I've met the legend that is Harry Gration a couple of times and he seems a top bloke.
Gary Speed and Noel Whelan briefly lived opposite my dad's and were both good lads.
I met Lucas Radebe and his lovely wife (who is sadly no longer with us) and they were really nice, the opposite of what you'd expect a footballer to be.
Joe Johnson (1986 snooker world champion) left no real impression.
Noel Collins (Sgt George Parrish in Juliet Bravo) about a few years after the series ended when he was working as a driver for a leasing company. Another nice chap and we had a bit of a chat about the show.
Verity Rushworth is a fellow Costco member.
Mrs ND walked past Philip Schofield in The Light in Leeds on Friday but was too star struck to say hello.
On a happier note I've met the legend that is Harry Gration a couple of times and he seems a top bloke.
Gary Speed and Noel Whelan briefly lived opposite my dad's and were both good lads.
I met Lucas Radebe and his lovely wife (who is sadly no longer with us) and they were really nice, the opposite of what you'd expect a footballer to be.
Joe Johnson (1986 snooker world champion) left no real impression.
Noel Collins (Sgt George Parrish in Juliet Bravo) about a few years after the series ended when he was working as a driver for a leasing company. Another nice chap and we had a bit of a chat about the show.
Verity Rushworth is a fellow Costco member.
Mrs ND walked past Philip Schofield in The Light in Leeds on Friday but was too star struck to say hello.
Nigel-YZ1
Guru
- Location
- Somewhere else... maybe soon.
I went to school with the lead guitarist of a number 1 group. Still in touch on Facebook.
TissoT
Guru
- Location
- The Home of British cycling
Ridden the track (Manchester) with Brian Cookson he often attends SQTs and brings in merchandise from his travels nice Guy to talk to .
Renualt McGann is the one the others don't talk about.
Mad Doug Biker
Just a damaged guy.
- Location
- Craggy Island
grumpyoldwoman
Senior Member
- Location
- WsM Somerset UK
I've had a chat with and a book signed by Alan Titchmarsh.
Got a smile and a hello from Anthony Hopkins whist he was filming here for The Remains of the day.
Knew Jill Dando and served her and her family many times whilst working in a pub in Worle. My Godfather was a workmate of hers when she worked on the local paper.
Friends with Lew the litter picker from Grimefighters. Smashing bloke.Gives the best hugs!
Got a smile and a hello from Anthony Hopkins whist he was filming here for The Remains of the day.
Knew Jill Dando and served her and her family many times whilst working in a pub in Worle. My Godfather was a workmate of hers when she worked on the local paper.
Friends with Lew the litter picker from Grimefighters. Smashing bloke.Gives the best hugs!
Pro Tour Punditry
Guru
That's a strange name for someone's nan, Derek...
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The Jogger
Legendary Member
- Location
- Spain
I knew Lemmy fairlywell, he use to drink in Heneky's on Porobello Road and he kindly put my mates in Belfast on the guest list when they played there in the 70's. I also knew Dermot Murnaghan quite well in the 80's.
