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Also at 13, & to
earn extra money, she used to be an usherette at the Astra RAF Cinema, for the
princely sum of 2 shillings a night, plus all the films she could see! After
spending time through the years as vocalist with various groups, there was a spell
of solo cabaret work, which involved being the opening act for many top stars
& touring right across the country.
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| Buddy (right)
and Holly (left) Veronica's canine friends | The
musical vein continued with the opening, in partnership with her husband, of a
music shop in the centre of Lincoln, a venture they ran successfully for over
20 years. During
those years, in 1992 local independent radio came to Lincolnshire, & Veronica
was approached to be their specialist music presenter, hosting shows right across
Lincolnshire & Yorkshire. A
move to BBC Radio Lincolnshire in 2000 followed, with the birth of a couple of
new specialist music shows, (50’s & Country). The move also gave her the chance
to get involved with BBC Radio Lincolnshire's Gold appeal, by organising & appearing
on the stations regular "Real Variety Shows", held at Lincoln’s wonderful Theatre
Royal. Other
BBC career highlights include singing with the RAF Cranwell Regiment & Swing Wing
bands. FACT
FILE
Starsign: Libra
Grew up in: Yorkshire/South
Wales/Germany/Blackpool & Wittering, all before settling in Waddington at
the age of 10
1st Job: unofficial - cinema usherette, official - Clerical
Assistant
1st Car: VW Polo
1st ever record: The Byrds; Mr
Tambourine Man
Favourite Things
Food: An equal tie between traditional
Roast beef & Yorkshire pud & Chinese (not on the same plate though!)
Place in Lincolnshire: Uphill Lincoln City
Item in wardrobe:
Suits, & shoes, I have about 20 suits, about 50 pairs of shoes
Song:
In My Life, by Collin Raye
Film: 101 & 102 Dalmatians
TV
Show as an adult: Any documentary
TV Show as a child: Crackerjack
Colour: Terracotta |
