Photos from Phil

Thanks a lot to Phil (who I met for the first time at Stevie´s funeral) He kindly brought some photos for me to add to the Old Stuff site. Here's the 1st one from the Texas Saloon.....with plenty more to follow shortly.

If you read this Phil, I'll get them packed up and sent back to you possibly tomorrow, I just got back to Lloret last night!

Also thanks to Linda who sent lots of photos from Diane!

Mariano's Photos

Thanks once again to Mariano who is keeping us well supplied with photos for the Old Stuff....and also a good selection of the old propaganda cards.

School Trip to Lloret de Mar

A photo with a bit of a difference today, it features a school trip to Lloret de Mar back in 1972...how they ended up in Captains Arms I dont know!

Who's in the background, can anyone make it out?

Malachi's Photos

Two photos from Malachi today...both very old! 

The one from La Cala is dated 1970 so I should think the other is about the same year, sorry but no names for anyone in these photos at all...only Malachi on the left in the top picture.

A Photo from Jenny

Thanks to Jeny for sending this photo from when she came to Lloret on holiday, heres Jenny's email......

"I have just found this old photo taken in the Moby Dick in 1977 with myself, my friend Rita (on the right of Ricky) and Ricky Bennett himself.  I think it was his second year there.  We were only on a two week holiday.  However, I did go on to meet and eventually marry Terry (Sniff) Millen but thought this would be a good one for the website.  My friend met Peter Stewart (Gas Meter) whilst we were there and travelled to Scotland quite a few times after to see him when we got back – great times."

Photos from Terri

Just a couple of photos here from Terri's facebook...thanks Terri. Looks like the top is a Christmas celebration, what year would it have been?

Photos from the "Vicar"

I'd just like to say thanks to everyone who brought photos to Stevie's funeral for me to put on the blog, as soon as I get back to Lloret I'll be able to scan them after which I will be able to post them straight back, also thanks to those who said they would send photos.

Thanks to Brian, known to most of you as the 'Vicar' for sending these photos, here's the details he sent for each photo...

1. Colin, me and Maggie? Not sure

2. fm right to left: Dutch Max, who was on holiday, Sharon, i shared a flat with, together with Maggie and Moggie.

    Sue and who knows the person next to her?

    p.s: Does anybody knows anything about Sharon and Moggie.
 

Update on Stevie

Now that Stevie's funeral has taken place back in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire a celebration of Stevie's life will be held in Lloret on 26th March. We've have just got back today from the funeral, and there must have 200 + in the church and at the Club afterwards, what a great send off he had! Photos of flowers can be seen over on Buzzby's web page.

Mariano's Photos

Thanks to Mariano for his photo above taken in the White Horse in 1971, and also the great selection of propaganda from the old disco's around Lloret...just look at those prices!

New Comments on Old Stuff

We sometimes get comments added to the Old Stuff photos which have been on the site for several months so they may not always be seen if regular readers dont go back over the older pages. So I've added a new feature which should show the last 10 comments placed on the blog, scroll down the page to find it in the side column then click on the link for the post. Thanks to Jill for coming up with the idea and asking if it would be possible to implement it on the site.

Photos from the "Vicar"

 Thanks to Brian for getting in touch and sending several of his photos for the Old Stuff site, below you can read a copy of his email...

Nice site of the old times in Lloret.

I'm Brian Murray (most people know me as "the Vicar") my name in Lloret.

I worked there fm 1979 till 1983 in Bar Gloria.

Here attached is one of the many foto's i have, made by Ramon.

I was one of his best customers.

In the foto you see Neil and Joan fm Sunderland, still together.

Still in contact with them. I live in Holland now, and still in kontakt with "dutch Vera" (fm the Zoo)

Neil worked in the Texas Burger and Joan was a babysitter.

And the other man in the foto we all know as Franky.

Left to right - Colin, Ramon and Brian

Sad News - Update 3rd March

Full details of Stevie's funeral and service have now been published in this weeks copy of the local Batley newspaper, along with details of where to send flowers.

Photos from Ian

Thanks to Ian (Slippery!) for sending these photos...2 from Al Capones and one from Nicky Tams with Soapy getting in on the picture!

A Lloret Reunion in Oz!

 Thanks to Shuggie for thinking about us when a few of the Lloret lads had a reunion over in Australia....cheers Shuggie!

 

Top Row;- Tommy Spalding, Shuggie Kelly & Derek (McGroovy) Wingate.

Bottom Row:- Rab King (who worked with Hammy & Alan) & Billy(Beadsy)Woods .

 

Sad News (updated at 18.50)

I'd just like to let all the Old Stuff readers know that Stevie's funeral arrangements have just been announced.

Tuesday 8th March at Dewsbury West Yorkshire,
AT ST.PAULINUS CHURCH, FOLLOWED BY DEWSBURY MOOR CREMATORIUM THEN THE IRISH NASH IN DEWSBURY.There will also be a memorial service in Lloret with that date to be announced later.

R.I.P Stevie, thanks on behalf of everyone for the happy memories!

Thanks to Terri....

 Thanks to Terri for allowing me to take her old Lloret photos from her facebook to use on the Old Stuff blog. In the bottom photo can anyone tell us what building is being built or rebuilt?

Photos from Dave

 Two great photos today from Dave....there he is with Cyril in the bottom pic!

More from Mariano

Today we travel back to 1971 in the Westcoast with another photo from Mariano and a selection of his propaganda cards from some of the most popular bars and clubs.

Malachi's Photos

 After the last few days of sadness I hope I'm doing the right thing here by trying to get back to normality by once again publishing photos on the blog - Stevies photos will still be here, find them by clicking on the link for 'Buzzbys' under the 'Featured Bars and Events' heading, also this will also find a great photo sent in by Sue of both Stevie and Rish together behind the bar in Buzzby's.

These two photos come from Malachi, with the first one from Rabbie Burns back in 1971, as for the next one I'm not sure whats going on here ! I believe it was some sort of set up photo but not sure why, I didnt get chance to ask Malachi. Next time I see him I'll have to find out...unless anyone out there knows?

Sad News

More news is now known about Stevies sudden and tragic death.

After speaking to Stevie's family Albie has just informed me that the cause of death was a scuba diving accident. 

Our thoughts are with his family, he will be greatly missed by all his friends and as everyone is saying "Lloret will never be the same"

Sad News

We have sad news today.

Stevie of Buzzbys has sadly passed away while on holiday in Vietnam as yet no further details are available. A very dear friend of everyone who knew him, he will leave a big gap in all our lives, condolences to Stevie's family at this sad time.

Kim's Photo

Kim has kindly sent in this photo of herself dressed as a Spanish lady..... very nice Kim!

Mariano's Photos

 Just a couple more today from Mariano, with a selection of propaganda cards and a photo taken in PP's Disco 1971....Mariano has kindly put all the names on the photo for us!

Flower Power!

 Todays photos come from Julie....with another one of her beach scenes!

Julie and Carolyn

More from Mariano

 Marinano has kindly sent in some more of his photos....here's the first one from 1971 and it looks as though it was actually taken in Foto Lloses. Mariano has put all the names on the photos exept for one, can anyone help?

Photos from Jimmy

Two from Jimmy today, in his 1st photo are Phil and Alan Sullivan...Jimmy is 2nd from the right. The next one was taken in the Rob Roy 1972.

Llorets Ex-workers Reunion 2011

Reunion 1997

Another Lloret de Mar workers reunion is planned for next September. On Saturday the Piccadilly or Pedro's has been mentioned for the next get together.... but its still early days so it will be decided later. I'm sure that everyone who was here last May will agree that it was a great success....and judging by messages and emails that I've recently received then this years should be the same!  More and more people are finding the Old Stuff site these days, so hopefully the new comers will be able to join in this year!

So, who's got booked so far??

Reunion 2010

On the Beach

Sue, Julie and Barry

Julie has sent some more of her photos from her good old  days in Lloret....on the beach with not a bar in sight but I'm sure the men will think these are a much better sight for a change. Julie did ask me to censor them some how....hope you like what I've done Julie ;-)

Several people, including Sue in the 1st photo have been in touch recently and have asked me to put a piece on the blog about the next reunion, so I'll be doing this maybe tomorrow....unless the sun is shining again! (I am still on holiday!)

Two Julie's on the beach!