Heysham Towers
Morecambe Bay Holiday Camp, aka Heysham Towers, in the early sixties as a teenager. The Towers were owned by the Holdens, I especially remember Derek and Jean. We were roused by the 'phantom buglar' and didn't have a minute to spare until 'Goodnight Campers'. We danced to Norman Robinson's band, and Jack Winston playing the organ. The activities were organised by Reg Kerr and Jimmy MacHugh. We had some good times in the 'Nip Inn'. Sometimes we would go into the village to drink Mrs Holmes' nettle beer or have delicious knickerbocker glories at the tea gardens opposite St Peter's Church. Such happy times, never forgotten.
Sadly, the towers are gone, but the memory lingers on.
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RE: RE: Heysham Towers
I'd forgotten all about the Nip Inn ! I remember winning four pounds at Tombola (Bingo) and I seem to recall it paid for half the holiday - this was 1958/1959.
Comment from David Higson on Sunday, 24th May 2009.
RE: RE: Heysham Towers
I was an entertainer at Heysham Towers 1969/70. They were some of the happiest days of my then just starting singing career. I remember working with Jimmy Clitheroe, and Jim Bowen(still teaching then). Also in Morecambe at that time were Nat Jackley, Max Wall, and Colin Crompton to name a few. Johnny Spillers was enterainments manager at Heysham Towers and I remember Malcolm Hall, bass player. Some of the staff were boys who had come across from Ireland. I made friends with Chris, and we would often walk long walks along the beach. We're still in touch and still remember the magic of those happy days at Heysham.
Comment from Roslynne Eaton on Thursday, 11th February 2010.