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1. www.georgeformby.co.ukAppreciating the legacy of George Formby

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   THE GEORGE FORMBY SOCIETY. email the GFS @ September 24. Bill Logan Auction 2024. BLACKPOOL CONVENTION DATES - 2025. GFS Committee 2024-25. Convention Memories. Beryl ...

   • Join The GFS

     How to become a member of the GFS. Ways of joining the...

   • Peter's Fireside Chat

     A Zoom thrash George Formby Society session. A very...

   • GFS Branches

     George Formby Society. All these branches hold regular...

   • Gaumont State Cinema Opening Night Concert

     The opening of the Gaumont State was in itself a dramatic...

   • Dennis Mitchell

     THE SADDEST NEWS I was informed on Saturday morning of the...

   • The March 2024 Convention

     For the first time since September 2021 we were back in the...

2. www.facebook.com › TheGeorgeFormbySocietyThe George Formby Society - Facebook

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   The George Formby Society. 3,578 likes · 112 talking about this. The George Formby Society was established in 1961 to preserve the memory of the British Entertainer George Formby Jnr. Join the...

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     The George Formby Society Thrash - Little Ukulele

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     Documentary - George Formby(with rare clips)

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4. thenantwichnews.co.uk › 2024/10/10 › south-cheshireSouth Cheshire George Formby Society marks 30th anniversary

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   6 days ago · South Cheshire George Formby Society has marked its 30th anniversary. The group performed a lively ukulele concert at Wistaston Memorial Hall as part of their celebrations. The event, which drew dozens of people from the local community and as far afield as Stourbridge in the West Midlands, celebrated three decades of the society’s dedication to preserving the music and legacy of British ...

5. www.georgeformby.co.uk › join › join_detailsHow to become a member of the GFS - George Formby

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   The George Formby Society is a fan club for the British comedian and singer George Formby. You can join or renew your subscription online using PayPal or by post, and enjoy the benefits of membership such as newsletters and events.

6. www.georgeformby.co.uk › news › conventionsThe March 2024 Convention - George Formby

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   Read about the first convention of 2024 in Blackpool, where members enjoyed concerts, films, raffles and a new projector. Learn about the sad losses of Kitty Barrett and Glynn Mitchell, the new Honorary Member Gill Walley and the young talent Charlie Evered.

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8. www.wigantoday.net › news › peopleGeorge Formby Society celebrates diamond anniversary of ...

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   Nov 25, 2021 · The society, founded in 1961, organises conventions and events to honour the late comedian and musician George Formby. It also played his songs online during the pandemic and received royal recognition.

9. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk › news › peopleThe society that helps keep alive memory of entertainer ...

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   Mar 15, 2022 · Learn about the society that keeps alive the memory and music of George Formby, the most popular entertainer in the British Isles in 1939. Find out how to join, play ukulele and meet other fans of the banjolele player who impressed the Queen and Brian May.

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    Who is George Formby?

    • An organisation dedicated to the life and work of Wigan’s most famous entertainer has thrown a party to celebrate its diamond jubilee. The George Formby Society was established in 1961 - the same year that the banjolele-strumming comic actor and musician died and it has been keeping his memory alive ever since.

    George Formby Society celebrates diamond anniversary of keeping Wig…

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    How much does it cost to join the George Formby Society?

    • Non members are charged a small admission fee (£6 for the day or £10 for the weekend) to attend the conventions. The admission fee is payable as you enter the room at our reception desk. Should you decide to join the George Formby Society over that weekend, then the day charge will be set towards the annual subscription.

    Convention Details - George Formby

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    What is Formby Society?

    • Formby Society, as it was originally named in 1953, was founded with the aim of preserving, protecting, and celebrating Formby’s heritage. Today, it is registered as a Charity and affiliated with Civic Voice, the National Charity for promoting civic pride in England and making the places we live more attractive, enjoyable, and distinctive.

    Formby Civic Society

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    Where did George Formby live?

    • George Formby lived at the house, named Beryldene, for nearly ten years until his death in 1961. The house is located in Fairhaven, St Annes. Members of the George Formby Society performed at the unveiling on Inner Promenade.

    George Formby's last house at St Annes gets blue plaque

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    Who is Formby & why is he a GFS member?

    • Her Majesty is known to be a big fan of Formby, who performed regularly for the Royal Family and the young Princess Elizabeth during the Second World War. Deprived of the chance to meet during the pandemic, GFS members gathered online to play Formby’s music together using Zoom, meeting every night for over 400 consecutive sessions.

    George Formby Society celebrates diamond anniversary of keeping Wig…

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    Did George Formby play a ukulele?

    • Comic entertainer George Formby (1904 - 1961) playing a banjolele. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Mr Poppleton played with members of the society at the Royal Albert Hall for the Queen’s 92nd birthday. Other fans include Beatle George Harrison, and one of Mr Poppleton’s proudest possessions is one of his wooden ukuleles.

    The society that helps keep alive memory of entertainer George Formby

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