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Limited Edition Fine Bone China Bon Bon Dishes
We have two dishes, the first was presented by King Rat Keith Simmons at our Ball in 2002 and the second by King Rat Chas McDevitt at our ball in 2003. There are very few of these items left and therefore they can only be supplied on a first come first served basis.
PRICE: £7.00 each + Postage & Packing £2.00 each
Medallions
We have a limited number of these beautiful medallions (struck in a mix of nickel silver and copper), in their own cases. Presented by King Rat Bernard Bresslaw, they were produced to celebrate our Centenary in 1989 and feature 'Magpie' the trotting pony that got us started. Can only be supplied on a first come first served basis.
PRICE: £10.00 each + Postage & Packing £2.00 each
Limited Edition Mugs
King Rat china mugs.
"A Dickens of a Ball!" - A porcelain mug presented by King Rat Roy Hudd at the Water Rats Ball 2000.
"Past King Rats 1890 - 2002" - Lists the names of all our King Rats from our very first - Harry Freeman in 1889 right up to Keith Simmons in 2002.
PRICE: £5.00 each + Postage & Packing £2.00 each
CD "The Gathering"
A 16 track compilation CD featuring Water Rats Brian May, Bert Weedon, Mike Batt, Chas McDevitt, Con & Dec Cluskey, Rick Wakeman, John Lodge, Joe Brown and Gordon Giltrap, plus guests Midge Ure, Raymond Burley, Big Jim Sullivan and Martin Taylor. A true collectors item where all proceeds come to our Charities Fund.
PRICE: £10.00 each + Postage & Packing £1.00 each
All of the following are available by completing an order form which you can download here
"Housewives' Choice" - The George Elrick Story
With over 200 pages and more than 60 photographs this is George Elrick's autobiography, an inspiring tale of unexpected success. Whether recalling his childhood or reminiscing about his days as one of the most sought after drummers in the country this is a compelling story. George Elrick played in many famous British big bands of the thirties and forties. In 1942 he became a household name when he began working on the early morning radio programme "Housewives' Choice" and was an instant success, being voted top DJ no less than seven times. He was King Rat twice in 1954 and 1973. (These books are new not second hand).
PRICE: £8.50 each + Postage & Packing £2.50 each (Second Class Postage).
Water Rats Ball Brochures
We have a very limited number of Ball Brochures from various years. These contain interesting articles and photographs and are real collectors items. Supplied on a first come first served basis.
The following years are available:
- 2003 King Rat Chas McDevitt (cover by David Oxtoby)
- PRICE: £5.00
- 2002 King Rat Keith Simmons (cover by Rolf Harris)
- PRICE: £5.00
- 2001 King Rat Don Smoothey
- PRICE: £5.00
- 2000 King Rat Roy Hudd
- PRICE: £7.00
- 1999 King Rat Gorden Kaye
- PRICE: £8.00
- 1998 King Rat Frankie Vaughan
- SOLD OUT
- 1997 King Rat Alf Pearson
- SOLD OUT
- PRICE: £5.00
Postage & Packing £2.50 each (Each brochure will be mailed separately).
All of the above are available by completing an order form which you can download here
All of the following are available by completing an order form which you can download here
All of the following are available by completing an order form which you can download here
The 2003 Ball Brochure, King Rat Chas McDevitt. Cover designed and painted by David Oxtoby.
"You Stupid Boy" - Jimmy Perry OBE
"You Stupid Boy" - the autobiography of Jimmy Perry OBE - the man who dreamed up 'Dad's Army' and 'Hi De Hi'. A fascinating read - and we can offer brand new hardback copies personally signed to you.
PRICE: £12.00 each + Postage & Packing £5.00 each (Second Class Postage).
(Please make sure you give us the name to whom it should be inscribed).
"From Crockett to Custer" - by Mike Martin
For the first time, the legendary battles of the Alamo and the Little Bighorn are blended together in one volume, exploring the links which connect them. Based on the author's extensive travels across the USA and years of detailed research. Illustrated.
PRICE: £14.99 each + Postage & Packing £2.50 each (Second Class Postage).
"Noddies" (The Film Extras Guide) - by Mike Martin
An hilarious, illustrated look at the world of film and televison extra work. The un-sung anti-heroes of the entertainment profession!
PRICE: £7.95 each + Postage & Packing £2.50 each (Second Class Postage).
All of the following are available by completing an order form which you can download here
"Nearly Famous" - Bob 'The Cat' Bevan
Bob 'The Cat' Bevan's book of his after dinner escapades with lots of 'Rat' references.
'"He's the funniest speaker on football I have heard in all my experience." Sir Bobby Robson.
"This man is magic." Sir Harry Secombe CBE
PRICE: £18.99 each + Postage & Packing £2.50 each (Second Class Postage).
"Just Taking Stock" - Clive Stock
Water Rat Clive Stock recounts his sixty years in show business and cricket.
" There is one great difference between Clive and all the other 'jack of all trades'. Clive is master of them all". Roy Hudd OBE
PRICE: £12.50 each + Postage & Packing £2.00 each (Second Class Postage).
All of the following are available by completing an order form which you can download here
"Billy Smart's Circus, A Pictorial History" - David Jamieson
Ronnie Smart, a longstanding and well respected member of the Grand Order of water Rats, was for many years the managing director of the enormous travelling show which his father, Billy Smart, founded in 1946. His wife Kay was a trapeze artiste, worked with the elephants and was a household name when she regulary hosted TV circuses. Their exciting story - full of royal galas and charity performances with stars galore - is told in 'Billy Smart's Circus - A Pictorial History', packed with photos and circus posters, programmes etc.
SPECIAL PRICE: £25.00 each + Postage & Packing £4.00 each (Second Class Postage).
"Living with Legends" - Stephen Clark
'Living with Legends' tells the story of the legendary Clark Brothers. Jimmy and Steve have been Water Rats since 1968 and this book, written by Steve in his own inimitable way, charts their lives through depression hit America to the present day and is full of amazing characters they met and worked with along the way.
PRICE: £5.99 each + Postage & Packing £2.50 each (Second Class Postage).
CD "Did You Hear That Sound?"
Simmons & Simmons - beautiful new Christmas single 'Did You Hear That Sound?' plus two extra tracks - 'When I've Passed On' and 'Decline And Fall Of Me' now available on CD.
PRICE: £5.00 each including postage and packing
(£1.00 from each CD will go to Water Rats funds).
All of the following are available by completing an order form which you can download here
"Red Tails in the Sunset" by Bryn Williams BEM
Toastmaster Rat Bryn Williams BEM has a new book out called 'Red Tails in the Sunset'. A great read covering a multitude of functions he has worked on and celebrities he has met. (or should that be the other way round??!!). For every book sold through this website Bryn will give a percentage of the profit to the Water Rats.
PRICE: £15.00 each plus £3.50 postage and packing per copy
A percentage of the profit from each book sold through this website will go to the Water Rats.
The Four Fivers CD "Looking Back"
Past King Rat Keith Simmons with his son Ben (Simmons & Simmons) and Water Rat Paul James and Billy Nutt (Just The Two Of Us) have joined forces and call themselves "The Four Fivers". Their song 'Looking Back' (written by Keith, Fran and Ben) is available on CD at £5 per copy* and the lads are giving £2.00 from each one sold to Water Rats funds.
PRICE: £5.00 each *including postage and packing
(£2.00 from each CD will go to Water Rats funds).
All of the following are available by completing an order form which you can download here
The London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra's new CD "greatest 'itz!"
Scribe Rat Mike Martin's musical/comedy showband The London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra's new CD "Greatest 'itz!" is now available. Virtuoso musical madness from all points of the globe performed in the unique LPSO style. Country blues, cajun, cossack, klezmer, cairo-esque and sheer classy kack, brought to you with high energy, good humour and some regard for quality!!!
18 tracks and guest appearances from Water Rats Joe Pasquale and Gordon Giltrap.
PRICE: £12.00 each including postage and packing
A percentage of the profit from each CD sold through this website will go to the Water Rats.
For further details on the London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra go to our Links Page and click on Mike Martin...
All of the following are available by completing an order form which you can download here
The Roy Hudd Collection
If you are a Roy Hudd fan then click here for a collection of special items to purchase.