Memories of Dorothy
Hi Rob
I was saddened by the passing of dear Dorothy De Borba having read an obituary
in the Daily Telegraph so was very pleased to see the article by Ray Andrews in
the last issue.
I have memories of an unforgettable day in Ulverston on 2nd. August 1984 when I
drove up from Blackpool where we were doing the Summer Season of "Hi-De-Hi" to
be part of the Grand Parade around the town.
I only just made it in time and was bundled into the back of a Model "T" Ford by
a somewhat flustered Bill Cubin and found myself sitting next to an equally
confused lady whom I very soon introduced myself to, as she did to me as
Dorothy De Borba! I have to confess that at that time I had never heard of her,
and of course she had no idea who
I was either but we soon became good friends and spent a lot of the ensuing day
together! I hope you like the above photo ( courtesy of Dwain Smith ) of the
gathering outside 3 Argyle St. As you can see it includes myself, Bill Cubin,
Rosina Lawrence, Henry Brandon and Dorothy. What a day! I had a car trip with
Dorothy, a pint in the
Stan Laurel with Henry and lunch with Rosina! A day I shall never forget!
Fraternally Yours
Jeffrey Holland