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News from "Gwen Lord: President Roy Dotrice Fan Association"...

The Third Roy Dotrice Reunion will be held in Lincoln, Lincolnshire England on Saturday, September 14th. To make this event even more special we are incorporating Reunion 3 into the final evening performance of The Islander (formally known as Ebenezer LePage) at the Theatre Royal in Lincolnshire.

All Roy Dotrice fans both club and non-club members are welcome to be part of this special event.

Reunion Details:

We will meet at the Pickwick Tea Shoppe, a quaint half-timbered family cafe with all home cooking, at 5:00 PM.

This is an afternoon tea of scones, jam, cream, tea or coffee and dessert.

Then we will amble down to the theatre where curtain up is 7:30 PM.

After the final curtain, the group will go into the theatre's bar to meet with Roy and have an informal get together, chatting with Roy and having photos taken etc.

Price:
Includes afternoon tea, theatre tickets, and photo of Roy

Adult 20 Pounds Children (under 12) 10 pounds
Canada $55.00 USA $35.00

We have a limited block booking which will soon be snapped up.

Orders to Gwen Lord 6 meadow Lane, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 8IL(England)

Cheques (UK only) made out to G. Lord

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