Once more King Rat Kaplan Kaye was at the helm (voted in for his third year in office).

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From left to right: (Back row) Derek Martin, Paul Squire, Past King Rat Keith Simmons, Neville King, Auctioneer Colin Young, Stuart Brown, Brendan Heally, Des Coleman, Andy Potter, King Rat Kaplan Kaye. (Front row) Ben Simmons, Louise Cendroweski, Ben Smith and Sam Mackenzie - Stuck in Second. (Lying down!!!) Graham Smith MBE. Also taking part were the Leonettes (led by 'Friend' Leon Wade), The Long Eaton Silver Prize Band (under the direction of Sharon Stansfield) and the Long Eaton Young Performers. The show raised just over £6,000 which was shared by the GOWR and the Phoenix Fund.

A great Grand Order of Water Rats night in Blackpool - produced by Duggie Chapman in July 2008. From left to right: Graham Walker, Past King Rat Chas McDevitt, Bernie Clifton, Past King Rat Wyn Calvin MBE, King Rat Kaplan Kaye, Johnnie Casson, Norman Collier and the man himself Duggie Chapman.

Some of the cast of the Rats Margate Show which took place on Sunday 5th October 2008. Picture includes Producer PP Ken Joy, PKR Roy Hudd OBE, Richard Joy, Ian Adam, Billy Nutt, Don Shearman, Vincent Hayes, Paul James, Jan Hunt and Debbie Flitcroft. A great night was enjoyed by a packed house and more coins came to our coffers! Well done Ken and all the artists.

The Water Rats Show at the May Hall, Trent College, Long Eaton took place on Saturday 31st May 2008 and was produced by PKR Keith Simmons and 'Friend' of the Water Rats Graham Smith MBE.

The GOWR Annual Ball 2008 - King Rat Kaplan Kaye receives the Badge of Merit, our highest honour, from Past King and now Preceptor Keith Simmons.

The GOWR Annual Ball 2008 - June Brown and Barbara Windsor enjoy a pre ball drink

The Grand Order of Water Rats Annual Ball 2008 - Pat Church joins Past King Rat Roy Hudd for the Parade of the past King Rats.

The Grand Order of Water Rats Annual Ball 2008 - Wayne Sleep struts his stuff.

The GOWR Annual Ball 2008 - Toastmaster (and Water Rat) Bryn Williams announcing raffle winners with help from actress Shirley Ann Field.

The GOWR Annual Ball 2008 - Water Rat Adger Brown auctions Water Rat Jess Conrad's birth certificate. Stage manager Steven Edwards can hardly bear to look!

The GOWR Annual Ball 2008 - Sharon Maxim, Water Rat Len Howe, King Rat for 2009 Graham Cole and Audrey Maye.

The GOWR Annual Ball 2008 - Past Prince Rat Chris Emmett is awarded the King Rats Scroll for his sterling work behind the scenes over and beyond the call of duty!

The GOWR Annual Ball 2008 - King Rat for 2008 Kaplan presents 'The Best Friend Award 2008' to Graham Smith MBE who, as a 'Friend' of The Water Rats, has helped bring in funds to the Order with his help on shows in Long Eaton.

The GOWR Annual Ball 2008 - 'Friend' of the Water Rats Yvonne Tiffany presents a cheque to King Rat Kaplan Kaye from funds raised by her 'GIFT' team in Norfolk.

The GOWR Annual Ball 2008 - King Rat for 2008 Kaplan Kaye receives a special award (organised by Udo Fontaine) from Past King Rat Keith Simmons.

The GOWR Annual Ball 2008 - Water Rat Jimmy Perry OBE receives the 'Rat of the Year Award 2008' on behalf of Water Rat Duggie Chapman who was unable to attend the 2008 Ball.

The GOWR Annual Ball 2008 - Terry Marshall, Rebecca McBrain, Rick Wakeman, Lesley Marshall, Nicko McBrain attended the Grand Order of Water Rats 2008 Annual Ball.

The GOWR Annual Ball 2008 - Past King Rat Paul Daniels and his lovely wifeDebbie McGee.

The GOWR Annual Ball 2008 - Water Rat Jess Conrad leaves 'em laughing!

The GOWR Annual Ball 2008 - Melody and Andrew Sachs receive a great ovation.

The GOWR Annual Ball 2008 - After an hilarious speech, Roger Kitter proposes a toast.