Our local free newspaper The Sale and Altrincham Messenger reported this week that Frank Sidebottom's statue could be unveiled in Timperley village on April 1st next year. The funds for the statue have been raised by public subscription to the tune of £20, 000. The SAM's letters page is one of the highlights of my week- thanks to people who helped when someone fell over in the precinct, complaints about broken paving stones, complaints about dog shit, complaints about council tax, recent discussions about how to pronounce Sale scientist JP Joule's name (Joo-el or Jow-el), various defences of the 11 plus exam; these are all regular features. I'm looking forward to next week's letters page where someone will inevitably complain about Frank's proposed statue.
Frank was a big fan of Altrincham FC, the giant killing non-league team. I've seen them a few times, though not while killing any giants. This is one of Frank's recorded tributes to The Robbins.
The Robbins Aren't Bobbins
Apologies to readers in the US or other foreign parts, to whom much of this will mean nothing.
Fabulous stuff SA.
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic news, I think there should be more statues generally. Hope the Frank one's going to be in colour.
ReplyDeleteAt least it might look like him
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing quite like the joy of a local paper letters pages, It reminds me of the excellent inside cover of half man half biscuit's Achtung Bono
ReplyDeleteAnd the song off the same album the name of which escapes me- 'I should advise your readers, Stapely Water Gardens, a good day out but best to take a flask'
ReplyDeleteAlty's star striker,Damian Reeves, has scored 17 goals in 12 games already this season. Beat that Ronaldo.
ReplyDeleteStevoid- nice to have you back.
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