Vimto outside the Charlie, and on to Hollywood

I used to stand outside the King Charles pub as a kid waiting for my father to come out with a vimto and a packet of crisps, later when I was older I used to put on film shows in the big room at the end of the pub, I used to love being from Kingstanding, in those days, (1960’s) everyone looked out for each other, I remember the great neighbours that came around to the house, sadly all passed on now. I was a member of the cine club at the circle community hall, I ended up working on a few films in Hollywood, whoever would have thought that it would inspire me enough to end up working in the film industry for over 30 years.I also have some great memories Kings Rise school and especially of the music Teacher Mr Taylor who helped me play an instrument and I ended up playing for the royal family regularly in a the British Army Band playing saxophone for 7 years. so I have a lot to thank the people of kingstanding.