Life in Beckworth » Showaddywaddy http://visitbeckworth.co.uk/life-in-beckworth Bringing you the (almost) everyday comings and goings of the residents of Beckworth, a typical English market town. Informing you about their lives through the mediums of words, images, an interactive map and stereophonic sound recordings Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:56:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 The King’s Birthday Party http://visitbeckworth.co.uk/life-in-beckworth/blind-badger-public-house/the-kings-birthday-party/ http://visitbeckworth.co.uk/life-in-beckworth/blind-badger-public-house/the-kings-birthday-party/#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2015 08:56:09 +0000 a resident of Beckworth http://visitbeckworth.co.uk/life-in-beckworth/?p=4572 Continue reading →]]> Today is a wonderful day for fans of popular music as it’s Elvis “The King” Presley‘s 80th birthday, and to celebrate tomorrow we’re hosting a birthday party in his honour. We’ve three top acts performing and top DJ Nick Grimshaw spinning fab rock n roll records he’s borrowing from his nan. Headline act will be the world’s oldest Elvis tribute act, 92 year old Elvis Grisley with support acts Shawn Waddywaddy (One man Scottish Showaddywaddy tribute act) and Welsh language rocker, and owner of Green Door Replacement Doors and Windows, Shakin’ Stevens. The party kicks off at 7.30 and entry is only £19.50 on the door which includes a finger buffet and discounted alcopops. There is ample parking outside for zimmer frames and mobility scooters so come on down and get jiving. Cindy Carmarthen, Bar Manager, The Blind Badger Pub & Venue

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(Above) Elvis Grisley “in action” recently

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