LOCAL AUTHORS
Paul Wilder has been an Elstree resident for 24 years. His book has been recently published and has a foreword by
EastEnders star Derek Martin (Charlie Slater).
The book is available from the Borehamwood Museum or direct from Borehamwood publishers: SMP Publishers.
For more information visit Paul’s website: www.paulwilder.biz
PAUL WILDER: MY QUEST FOR TV FAME (SMP Publishers - £7.99)
The book is available from the Borehamwood Museum or direct from Borehamwood publishers: SMP Publishers.
For more information visit Paul’s website: www.paulwilder.biz
PAUL WILDER: MY QUEST FOR TV FAME (SMP Publishers - £7.99)
Paul Wilder always had it firmly fixed in his mind that he wanted to be on TV, but realised that he didn’t have any specific talent.
By his own admission he couldn’t sing, play an instrument or act. However, once he had contrived ways of appearing on TV, his
quest for TV fame really began in earnest.In this new book the reader is taken on a light-hearted journey as Paul describes his
numerous prolific game show and quiz show appearances (including two bans he received during process). Wilder also reveals
how his enthused quest has led him to appearing as a supporting artist on some of the UK’s top TV programmes, including:
EastEnders, The Bill, and Holby City.Along the way, Paul also reveals the eclectic array of celebrities that he has worked with
or encountered – Freema Agyeman, Paul Daniels, Connie Fisher, Des O’Connor, Jonathan Ross and Jerry Springer – to name
just a few.This is an engaging book full of personality, which is befitting of the subject itself. Wilder is a unique and refreshingly
enthusiastic individual with an inspiring zest for life. In reading Paul’s life story, written with Paul Burton, one is able to learn more
about the subject and his continuing quest for TV fame TV Presenter Kaye Adams said, “I wish I knew Paul Wilder’s secret.
He’s had a longer running media career than me and been on more shows. Read his book. I know I will. Comedian Keith Lemon
said, “Meeting Paul Wilder totally inspired me. He’s a fantastic bloke. This book should be turned into a movie or a sitcom.
I’ll play him! Good luck with it Paul.
code of honour among thieves, to the "plastic gangster", a "wannabe" who has all the bluster but none of the power. Despite everything, there is light at the end of the tunnel for the narrator, as he retains his hopes for the future, and keeps his aspirations alive amid the chaos. And all the time the story is fuelled by cocaine, the devil's dandruff.Jason's other books
Tells the tale of a young man's drug-addled youth misspent in Borehamwood, where cheap gossip was rife, "friends" were just ships passing in the night, and dreams remained just that. Given the young man's drug habit, his involvement with gangsters, violence and prison seems inevitable. Cookster dissects the psyche of personalities fuelled by drink, drugs and power, and draws colourful sketches of the different types of gangster from "the Real McCoy", a highly influential "gentleman"
Travels With My Teddy Bear is the fascinating record of the author's journeys undertaken
with her beloved teddy Bearsac, through familiar cites of Europe and regions as remote as
China and Mongolia. It is both a travelogue that expounds the joys and problems of travelling
through different countries and cultures, and an illustration of the highs and lows of
Asperger's Syndrome, a condition characterized by issues with social and communication skills,
but also by such strengths as logic, focus and loyalty.
Countries of Bearsac's trips:
America, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Sri Lanka, Holland, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, Germany,
America, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Sri Lanka, Holland, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, Germany,
Poland, Japan, Estonia, Latvia, Russia, Mongolia, China and 4 days on the Trans-Mongolian
train.
About the Author
Born 1967, in North London within a 'dysfunctional family', Debra boarded at a 'Special Needs' school with her brother. Despite her schooling, Asperger's syndrome - a high functioning form of Autism - was not picked up. Unimpressed by mainstream employment and society Debra found hope within the learning difficulty and disability rights fields and more recently a voice within the Aspie community. At 38 she was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. This put her life in to perspective and set her free. The combination of two passions 'Bearsac' her beloved teddy bear and travel has become the mainstay preoccupation and, like many Aspies, her preoccupation has become more than just a hobby, thus this book.
© Debra Schiman 2008. A Pen Press Publication
Please note this book is for adults and has a small amout of content you may find unsuitable for children.
I would 'personally' give an 'advisory' rating.
I would 'personally' give an 'advisory' rating.
If you live in Borehamwood you can buy signed books direct from Debra and Bearsac. Email bearsac@bearsac.com
You can order from amazon via www.bearsac.com/book.htm
Or in book shops. ISBN 978 190 620 6925 £9.99
You can also buy from the publisher PenPress by sending a
cheque by phoning 0845 108 0530
PAUL WELCH MBE
This year Paul Welch celebrates his 50th anniversary of his involvement with the studios of Borehamwood and
Elstree as he first visited the studio as a boy to get Gary Cooper's autograph in 1960. thanks to his late father
who worked in the sound effects department
He organised the 50th, 60th and 75th anniversaries of the studio's His organisation of Princess Anne's visit to
He organised the 50th, 60th and 75th anniversaries of the studio's His organisation of Princess Anne's visit to
open the Maxwell block in 1985 was one of his first meetings of royalty and again when he organised the naming
ceremony of the Mitchell building in 1997. Another association with royalty was when he instigated and helped
organise Prince Charles visit to open the new stages in 1999.. the first sound stages to be opened by royalty
in the world..
Since 1976 he has written a weekly press column on Elstree past and present. This amounts to over 1,500 articles to date plus various Elstree articles for other publications.Instigated the film plaque unveiling from 1996 and organised 24 ceremonies with guests such as Richard Todd, Olivia De Havilland, John Mills, and daughter Hayley,Simon Cowell, Christopher Lee, Barbara Windsor, cliff Richard. To name but a few.
Past chairman of the save Elstree Studio campaign in 1988 and remained until it was reborn in 1996.
when he organised the opening ceremony.
He spent 3 months at weekends and evenings sorting out thousands of cans of sound material stored on behalf of various film companies when the council took ownership the site.
Started the Elstree film evening annual celebration in 1984 and organised the event up until 2008.
and organised two film minister visits to the studios in the 1990s .
He was warded the MBE in 1997 for services to preserving Elstree studios and it's heritage. Is chairman of Elstree screen heritage and programme consultant on two part BBC TV documentary on studios of Borehamwood in 1989, helped organise open days at BBC Elstree in the 1980s and 90s The last person to be filmed and do an interview at the now defunct Gate studios. Was the only official journalist invited to visit and spend 3 days looking around the old MGM studios after it's closure in 1970
Since 1976 he has written a weekly press column on Elstree past and present. This amounts to over 1,500 articles to date plus various Elstree articles for other publications.Instigated the film plaque unveiling from 1996 and organised 24 ceremonies with guests such as Richard Todd, Olivia De Havilland, John Mills, and daughter Hayley,Simon Cowell, Christopher Lee, Barbara Windsor, cliff Richard. To name but a few.
Past chairman of the save Elstree Studio campaign in 1988 and remained until it was reborn in 1996.
when he organised the opening ceremony.
He spent 3 months at weekends and evenings sorting out thousands of cans of sound material stored on behalf of various film companies when the council took ownership the site.
Started the Elstree film evening annual celebration in 1984 and organised the event up until 2008.
and organised two film minister visits to the studios in the 1990s .
He was warded the MBE in 1997 for services to preserving Elstree studios and it's heritage. Is chairman of Elstree screen heritage and programme consultant on two part BBC TV documentary on studios of Borehamwood in 1989, helped organise open days at BBC Elstree in the 1980s and 90s The last person to be filmed and do an interview at the now defunct Gate studios. Was the only official journalist invited to visit and spend 3 days looking around the old MGM studios after it's closure in 1970
LOCAL PERSONALITY PROFILES
We will profile other local people in due course
David Burcombe
Webmaster and magazine editor
Born during the war in London and went to school in Stanmore Middlesex. Had a number of jobs after leaving school including the Post office, British Rail, Merchant Navy and the RAF.
Moved to Essex in 1966 to marry in 1969, and fathered two daughters.
Went into the media as a sports writer with a number of local newspapers along the Essex Suffolk border.
He became the publisher, graphic designer and Editor in his own right in 1987 with his own monthly newspaper The Herald.
After his divorce he sold his publication to a competitor and returned to London. Working for several years as a business consultant with Starline Sales Ideas and got to know personally many businesses in this part of Hertfordshire.
After being made redundant from Starline he then worked promoting road safety magazines for Publications UK based in Edgware.
He officially retired from his last job 5 years ago as the Editor of the London Insider guides.
Time not wasted he took a mini bus test to ferry older and disadvantaged people out on day trips and writing a number of short stories and a novel called `Merger published. In 2010. He also took up acting and appeared on stage at the Radlett centre and went on to win the trophy for the best supporting actor in London in 2006. in the role of Micky Rand in Role play.
To date has appeared in a number of videos and films as an extra. With his last production to date in `The Kid` in 2009.
He came out of retirement in 2009 and produced the pilot edition of Tried and Trusted..
In October 2009 he formed a partnership with Jason Cook to produce this website, Together with Jason's greatly appreciated help they have produced 2 more magazines Easter 2011 with 8 pages and Christmas 2011with 12 pages.
Webmaster and magazine editor
Born during the war in London and went to school in Stanmore Middlesex. Had a number of jobs after leaving school including the Post office, British Rail, Merchant Navy and the RAF.
Moved to Essex in 1966 to marry in 1969, and fathered two daughters.
Went into the media as a sports writer with a number of local newspapers along the Essex Suffolk border.
He became the publisher, graphic designer and Editor in his own right in 1987 with his own monthly newspaper The Herald.
After his divorce he sold his publication to a competitor and returned to London. Working for several years as a business consultant with Starline Sales Ideas and got to know personally many businesses in this part of Hertfordshire.
After being made redundant from Starline he then worked promoting road safety magazines for Publications UK based in Edgware.
He officially retired from his last job 5 years ago as the Editor of the London Insider guides.
Time not wasted he took a mini bus test to ferry older and disadvantaged people out on day trips and writing a number of short stories and a novel called `Merger published. In 2010. He also took up acting and appeared on stage at the Radlett centre and went on to win the trophy for the best supporting actor in London in 2006. in the role of Micky Rand in Role play.
To date has appeared in a number of videos and films as an extra. With his last production to date in `The Kid` in 2009.
He came out of retirement in 2009 and produced the pilot edition of Tried and Trusted..
In October 2009 he formed a partnership with Jason Cook to produce this website, Together with Jason's greatly appreciated help they have produced 2 more magazines Easter 2011 with 8 pages and Christmas 2011with 12 pages.
David's charitable work is for Harrow CommunityTransport driving disadvantaged and senior citizens to various locations.
Profile compiled By David Portway
Jason Cook Deputy Editor
Born in Hackney London in July 1975. At age 6 the family relocated to Borehamwood where he has lived for over 25 years and went to several schools in the town
Profiles compiled By David Portway
Born in Hackney London in July 1975. At age 6 the family relocated to Borehamwood where he has lived for over 25 years and went to several schools in the town
Among his many jobs he includes Security Guard, bodyguard, and was also employed by the M.O.D, and W.H. Smiths in the town
He is the father of 5 children age 2 to 14 3 boys and 2 girls. Due to marry his fiancé Vivian Hope in the near future
Author of 2 books `There's no room for jugglers in my circus` and `The Gangsters Runner` a third book is in the offing and are available from www.amazon.co.uk or any good book shop.
Working with the Hertfordshire Community he gives talks to groups about drug awareness.
He has built up a good relationship with many businesses in Hertfordshire and is well known to the community.
Producing and acting in films From Elstree Studios takes up some of his time.
As an actor in films, works closely with The Production Company “The Way Forward Productions”. Producing films with new talent and fresh people to the industry.
He has joined shoulders with David Burcombe to help to produce this new and exciting publication for the community on the net and the printed editions.
He is the father of 5 children age 2 to 14 3 boys and 2 girls. Due to marry his fiancé Vivian Hope in the near future
Author of 2 books `There's no room for jugglers in my circus` and `The Gangsters Runner` a third book is in the offing and are available from www.amazon.co.uk or any good book shop.
Working with the Hertfordshire Community he gives talks to groups about drug awareness.
He has built up a good relationship with many businesses in Hertfordshire and is well known to the community.
Producing and acting in films From Elstree Studios takes up some of his time.
As an actor in films, works closely with The Production Company “The Way Forward Productions”. Producing films with new talent and fresh people to the industry.
He has joined shoulders with David Burcombe to help to produce this new and exciting publication for the community on the net and the printed editions.
Profiles compiled By David Portway
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Ivor Rosenberg
Profile of the man with time
on his hands
Ivor left school at the age of 14 in 1948 in Hackney where he was born.
on his hands
Ivor left school at the age of 14 in 1948 in Hackney where he was born.
He served a three year apprenticeship and attended night school to learn
watch making skills He loved working with time pieces and saved up to buy
the shop that was to be called Eros.He did his conscription in the
RAF Regiment and was posted to Egypt in 1952 and spent 18 months
in the Suez canal zone
watch making skills He loved working with time pieces and saved up to buy
the shop that was to be called Eros.He did his conscription in the
RAF Regiment and was posted to Egypt in 1952 and spent 18 months
in the Suez canal zone
It was a cold November morning in 1961 when 27 year old Ivor and his wife Joan opened Eros Jewellers in Aycliffe Rd. .Financially things were very difficult in the beginning, Ivor doing trade work for a number of shops and Joan addressing envelopes and knitting baby cloths to help pay the overheads and accounts.
They both worked day and night for several years and eventually cleared the debts.
His beloved wife Joan passed away in 2007 and he found it very difficult to run the shop and also to do repairs. However he has kept going successfully since Joan died. Now he has decided to close the shop that has been part of the furniture at 140 Aycliffe road Borehamwood. for 49 years.
In almost half a century that this shop has been trading Ivor has made many friends and will be sorely missed when 2010 comes to an end. At 78 years of age he feels its time to retire and maybe take things easier though he openly admits he will miss the pleasure of meeting customers and friends in his shop.
He considers it to have been a huge privilege to have served the people of Borehamwood He is sad that Joan will not with him to enjoy the completion of their venture.
During his time at the shop he did his bit for charity when with donations from customers he raised over £4000 for the North London hospice.
Father of two daughters one a teacher the other a musicologist .
He loves music and enjoys playing the alto saxophone at jazz gigs and hopes he will have plenty of time to enhance his musical skills during his retirement, he also intends and rig up a repair bench and perhaps do a few repairs for friends to while the time away.
I have only known Ivor a short time but I for one will miss his turn of phrase and his jovial manner which has endeared him to many residents of Borehamwood past and present.
David Burcombe
Profile of Tony Hodis
In
his life he walked down many roads, thankfully some were the right
ones that have brought him to where he is today. He was recorded
singer for CBS and then became a comic and finally worked as an
actor.
Published as a poet, which led him to write the lyrics for three released recordings. Also written and done the voice overs for several commercials. His Equity name is Tony Martell. acting on TV working opposite people like John Cleese ”Taming of the Shrew”. David McCallum in “Trainer” and with Alfred Mallino in “The “Accountant”.Most of his professional life Ihas been a comedian and worked all over England and Wales. In the Autumn of his years has written a couple of fictional books, but Idose not like talking of the dead. his writing name is Wallace Hodis but Equity name is Tony Martel. He now lives in Borehamwood
The story "THE TRAUMA OF LOVE" was written from his personal experience.
Published as a poet, which led him to write the lyrics for three released recordings. Also written and done the voice overs for several commercials. His Equity name is Tony Martell. acting on TV working opposite people like John Cleese ”Taming of the Shrew”. David McCallum in “Trainer” and with Alfred Mallino in “The “Accountant”.Most of his professional life Ihas been a comedian and worked all over England and Wales. In the Autumn of his years has written a couple of fictional books, but Idose not like talking of the dead. his writing name is Wallace Hodis but Equity name is Tony Martel. He now lives in Borehamwood
The story "THE TRAUMA OF LOVE" was written from his personal experience.
Nigel Dickson our Magazine Graphics consultant
Nigel is a resident of Shenley and join us in December 2011 and will be giving advice and creative ideas to improve the adverts in the magazine of clients if they so wish.
1986 - ‘89: HOOK ADVERTISING: Creative Director.
I teamed up with a sales/copy director to form this full service agency, which ultimately achieved multi million billings, won 4 gold I.S.P. awards and employed over 30 staff. Hook was one of the first agencies to utilise Apple Mac technology in house. Clients included: First Leisure, Fonehire, Fujitsu, Lex Mead, Sheraton Securities, Allsop & Co., Cox & Kings, Schwarzkopf and the much publicised “Rabbit” phone account 1985 - ‘86: FREELANCE Design Consultant
Based in London’s West End producing corporate identities, brochures, promotions, video and advertising for direct clients including; ICL, Quintec Systems, Supplyline Ltd, Nine Elms Ltd, Markheath,
Welcome and Healey and Baker. Agencies McCann Er ickson, Saachi & Saachi and Gilber t Doyle
1984 - ‘85 Design Associates Group - Senior Designer
1984 - Gilbert Doyle - Senior Designer
1980 - ‘84 Graffiti Creative - Senior Designer
1978 - ‘79 Berkoff Associates - Graphic Designer
1976 -‘78 J.B. Presentations - Graphic Designer
1976 - R.O.C. Adver tising - Graphic Designer
1974 - ‘76 J. Kelso & J. Walter Thompson - Junior Designer/Artist
Personal Interests: - Motor racing, carpentry, travel, swimming, socialising, science fiction, cinema, home improvement & watercolour painting.
Nigel is a resident of Shenley and join us in December 2011 and will be giving advice and creative ideas to improve the adverts in the magazine of clients if they so wish.
1986 - ‘89: HOOK ADVERTISING: Creative Director.
I teamed up with a sales/copy director to form this full service agency, which ultimately achieved multi million billings, won 4 gold I.S.P. awards and employed over 30 staff. Hook was one of the first agencies to utilise Apple Mac technology in house. Clients included: First Leisure, Fonehire, Fujitsu, Lex Mead, Sheraton Securities, Allsop & Co., Cox & Kings, Schwarzkopf and the much publicised “Rabbit” phone account 1985 - ‘86: FREELANCE Design Consultant
Based in London’s West End producing corporate identities, brochures, promotions, video and advertising for direct clients including; ICL, Quintec Systems, Supplyline Ltd, Nine Elms Ltd, Markheath,
Welcome and Healey and Baker. Agencies McCann Er ickson, Saachi & Saachi and Gilber t Doyle
1984 - ‘85 Design Associates Group - Senior Designer
1984 - Gilbert Doyle - Senior Designer
1980 - ‘84 Graffiti Creative - Senior Designer
1978 - ‘79 Berkoff Associates - Graphic Designer
1976 -‘78 J.B. Presentations - Graphic Designer
1976 - R.O.C. Adver tising - Graphic Designer
1974 - ‘76 J. Kelso & J. Walter Thompson - Junior Designer/Artist
Personal Interests: - Motor racing, carpentry, travel, swimming, socialising, science fiction, cinema, home improvement & watercolour painting.
Laura Davis Distribution Manager
Profile coming soon
Profile coming soon
ROMA ZITE Hon Secretary
Co writer of the Cross and Star sitcom
Partner to David Burcombe the webmaster and magazine editor. Resident of Borehamwood for 8 years. Has been David's partner since April 1993.
Employment history includes wortking for MGM Zurich Insurance, solicitors and local goverment . A writer who has written a number of short stories
Co writer of the Cross and Star sitcom
Partner to David Burcombe the webmaster and magazine editor. Resident of Borehamwood for 8 years. Has been David's partner since April 1993.
Employment history includes wortking for MGM Zurich Insurance, solicitors and local goverment . A writer who has written a number of short stories
Profile of Tom Lagden at the Ark theatre
By David Portway
Born in Chelmsford on Christmas Day 1980 he was the smallest baby on the ward
but now he is 6 ft 8. Tom lived in Halstead Essex as a child, attending Ramsey School
and thus comes from the same town that The Editor David Burcombe lived in when he
was the Editor of the Essex and Suffolk Herald. He studied Writing and Publishing Studies
at Middlesex University living in Tottenham and then Enfield. Tom worked for eight years at The Mercury Theatre Colchester a 500 seater producing and receiving house with a repertory company, living in the town during this time. He progressed through the ranks eventually becoming Administration and Programming Manager responsible for personnel, governance, feedback, grant applications, statistics and most interestingly programming the visiting work, booking the likes of West End hit The 39 Steps, Michael McIntyre, Lee Evans, The Manfreds, Elkie Brooks, Jonathan Miller, Alexi Sayle and many, many more. Tom is an Ipswich Town supporter and regular at Portman Road. He enjoys playing tennis as well as writing scripts, some of which have been performed at Quay Theatre Sudbury. Many years back he was runner up in Channel 4 Sitcom Competition. A keen brewer and CAMRA (Campaign For Real Ale) member with a ½ barrel microbrewery, Tom would love to set this up as a larger commercial venture if he ever has the time and the money! Now living in Bishop’s Stortford, Tom came to The Ark in Borehamwood to undertake a new challenge and sees The Ark as a fantastic facility in an area with a strong community. He aims to ensure The Ark is a venue offering something for everyone.
