Photo by Andy Lock
Fred Wedlock Memorial Concert raises over £6,000
for "Forever Friends Appeal"
The Fred Wedlock Memorial Concert held at the Conygre Hall, Timsbury on Friday 29th June was a fitting tribute to the West Country legend who would have celebrated his 70th birthday this year.
Acker Bilk supported by the Blue Notes Jazz Band headed the line up of the very mixed entertainment on offer. The packed audience applauded the West Country's own clarinet player and Acker enjoyed the evening telling jokes and stories in between his renditions. Fred's daughter Hannah sang with Acker. It was a very special tribute evening to Fred.
Three Piece Suite, a folk group who supported Fred when he was on tour arranged a song in his memory. The Savages Swing Band opened the evening and the Bath RUH Choir sang whilst fish and chips were enjoyed by all.
"It was a wonderful evening and I know Fred would have had a great time with his friends and fellow performers. The expression on people's faces said it all. I could not have wished for a more fitting tribute to my husband. I was asked to join the Committee of the Forever Friends Appeal which is linked to the Bath RUH raising funds for a Cancer Care Centre. Fred did so much for charity and this cause was of significant importance as Fred died of cancer. I am very pleased that over £6,000 was raised," said Sue Wedlock
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Acker Bilk |
Auctioneer Andrew Morgan in action |
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Sue Tucker (Forever Friends),Sue Wedlock, Hannah Wedlock, Acker Bilk, Lucy Wedlock & Pauline Gullick |
Compere: Hannah Wedlock |
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Compere: Lucy Wedlock |
Hannah Wedlock sings with Acker Bilk |
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Sue Wedlock with Acker Bilk |
and hopefully more to follow! |
June 2010 - a new CD is now available, of "Fred's Song", the song writen for Fred's funeral. Sung by Aj Webber, accompanied by Kit morgan on guitar and Ali Nourse on violin.
Available from Sue Wedlock for £4.50 including postage - all proceeds to The Bath Cancer Support Group and local charities.
Mr Fred Wedlock - 4 March 2010
Fred passed away on the morning of Thursday 4th March. He had been in hospital for a few days with pneumonia and then suffered a fatal heart attack.
On his last evening he'd been visited by his family and watched England win the football - so in his eyes they won the world cup!
Please toast a drink to the oldest swinger.
