You can order any of the Helper's Network UK newsletters
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Click on the Issue Number in the left hand column to see the front cover of each issue listed.
| Issue | Date | Details |
| 55 | January 2004
27 Pages |
Poem by the recently deceased Glenys Walker
"Love Never Dies" on front cover. Moving open letter from Gwen
giving her reasons for her devotion to the B&TB cause and recommended
episodes relating to specific social issues. Photos from past conventions.
Excerpts from Peter J. Formaini's "B&B Companion": China
Moon, The Alchemist, and Temptation. Quizzes about China Moon (31 Qs), and Temptation (24 Qs). Announcement re. Albert Prince's death. Announcement re. Gleny's Walker's death. Fred Dibnah & Gwen. Linda Hamilton & Ron Perlman both in "The Woodcutter". Franc Luz bibliography. T.V. Report on "Tarzan". "Love Letters" from B&TB. Bargain Book Sales, Once Upon a Time Vol 1 & 2 available. Martin Enterprises Catalogue. Letters from readers, Bookshelf, incl British + Overseas fanzines, Merchandise Shopping List, and B&TB British Fan Club 'zines. Perlman's Progress by Pat Paone, an finishing off with a resort that uses B&TB as part of it programme for learning how to judge people by their character rather than how they look! |
| 54 | November 2003
27 Pages |
Memory Lane: Photos of previous conventions. Greeting from Gwen. "Follow your Heart Convention" San Francisco 2003 - report from Gwen - lots of pictures. Peter Formaini's episode guide/ critique: A Children's Story, An Impossible Silence, and Shades of Grey. "Beauty and the Beast " weekend - May 2003 - Report from Pat Paone (incl. Photos). Announcement re. COnvention 2004. B&B Notelets. Christmas Quiz (175 questions!), B&B Convention Announcement - Kansas USA 2004. Report from an unknown fan re. George R R Martin at 2003 Worldcon in Toronto. Letters, Phot from Ellen Geer, Bookshelf, Poll Results from TV Zone (2003) re. Top 100 Cult TV shows (#48). Perlman's Progress Update, incl interview with Ron. 2 more quizzes re. "An Impossible Silence" and "A Children's Story". Helper's Network Sightings. |
| 53 | May 2003
23 Pages |
Cheddar Gorge 2004 Convention - lots more information. Letter from Gwen. Peter Formaini's Companion: Nor Iron Bars A Cage, Song of Orpheus, Dark Spirit. B&B Convention info - 2003. Quarterly Sightings review. Letters. Who plays who? Merchandise list (abridged), Photos from cons etc., Poem: Together Always from Donna M. Eason, also"Dreams and Echoes" by Lynette Combs. B&B British Fan Club info. Ron Koslow article - by Ian Spelling. Quiz (44 Qs), Bookshelf, Remember - UK Chamber? Pen Pal List, Fanzines, Important Addresses, Perlman's Progress Update, |
| 52 | January 2003
28 Pages |
Brief Bio Stats of Ron Perlman and Linda Hamilton, artwork: Beasts we have known and love, Letter from Gwen about loss of Julie Pike in the Autumn of 2002, Valentines day, the birthday of Roy Dotrice, the B&B Convention in San Francisco and May 24th/25th in the UK, and lots more. Extracts from "Beauty and the Beast Companion" by Peter J. Formaini - 4. No Way Down, 5. Masques, 6. Beast Within. B&B Quizzes on two episodes: Beast Within and No Way Down. B&B Online website list. Letters to HNUK. Story: "The Valentine Gift" by Gwen Lord, Clearance sale of fanzines, Bookshelf, Pen Pal List, Other Merchandise, Important Addresses, Details of B&B British Fan Club, Perlman's Progress update by Pat Paone, Article "The Beast Talks" with Ron Perlman on B&B Poetry album Of Love and Hope from Starburst magazine, 1990. HNUK Sightings, Betsy Brantley filmography (Nancy), Article: Why? Perchance to dream! by Barbara Alterman, request for old fanzines from Gwen. |
| 51 | October 2002
24 Pages |
Artwork of Father on the cover, Letter from Gwen about Roy Dotrice's presentation, the Florida B&B Convention, new fanzines, and the UK B&B convention in May 2003. Article on Roy Dotrice at the Theatre Royal in Lincoln, excerpts from Peter J. Formaini's Beauty and the Beast Companion: Episode List and Critiques of Once upon a time in the city of New York, Terrible Savior and Siege. Quarterly Sightings Review. Poetry: Acquainted with the Night by Robert Forst, Longing by Matthew Arnold, She Walks in Beauty by George Gordon, Lord Byron, Somewhere I have never travelled by E.E. Cummings, Sonnet #CXVI by William Shakespeare, The First Time I Love Forever - Lyrics by Melanie, Melody by Lee Holdridge, Sonnet #XXIX by William Shakespeare, Love Song by Ranier Maria Rilke, Composed on Westminster Bridge by William Wordsworth, Ode: Imitations of Immortality from Recollections of Early childhood (excerpt) by William Wordsworth, Letters to a young poet (excerpt) by Ranier Maria Rilke, and I Arise From The Dreams of Thee by Percy Bysshe Shelley. Photos about 14th Florida Convention 1992, and news about Annual Beauty & The Beast Convention in San Fransisco, Ca (2003). Quiz about the episode Shades of Grey. Word-search. The Perlman's Progress Update compiled by Pat Paone, Roy Dotrice at Play Honours (Photos) at Lunaria Restaurant (Santa Monica Blvd, LA, Ca) - May 26, 2002. Bookshelf, Pen Pal List, Letters from fandom, Important Addresses, Article: UPM Spearheads SF TV Revival (about possible new series of B&B), Thank you list, and various merchandise dotted throughout. |
| 50 | June 2002
27 Pages |
In this, the landmark half-century issue, a message from Gwen, Sympathies re. death of Jean Bryant, pictures from the series, letter from Roy Dotrice, Vincent's Letters to Catherine, UK/USA Quiz, Linda Hamilton & T3, Fanzines by Rosemarie Hauer, Message from Edward Albert, Biographies of Edward Albert, Ron Perlman, Roy Dotrice, Jay Acovone, Ritch Brinkley, Armin Shimerman, David Greenlee, Linda Hamilton, Ellen Geer. Epilog Journal episode: Dark Spirit. Quiz on Dark Spirit. Poem by Peg McNabb, Wanted!, Merchandise, Beauty & Beast 2002 (Kate Simmonds School), Upcoming Winterfest Weekend Celebration in October (Boston, Lincs), Picture, Pen Pals, Invitation to Roy Dotrice Fan Association, Quarterly Sightings Review, Bookshelf, Helpers Network Helpline updates. Much more than we could ever hope to get on the web site! |
| 49 | February 2002
24 Pages |
In the February Valentine's Issue, the front cover shows the lifespan of each major player in the B&B tale. Also an intro by Gwen outlining some of the major news and changes that have taken place since the last edition. Also letters from members, two HUGE word searches (and a smaller one later), various merchandise (including embroidery, poetry etc.), an article from Starlog about Ron Perlman, Info about A Moment In Time 2002 upcoming convention, Clever Letter from "Letter-zine" by Mary Glenn Crutchley, Quarterly Sightings Review, Poem by Lynette Combs ("Father Figure") , Poem and Letter from Ursula Brockway (Keep The Dream Alive), Various B&B News, Pen Pal List, "The Gift" (mini story by Babs Horne), Beauty & The Beast Online list, Letter about Ron Koslow, from Ian Spelling, Article from The Hollywoord Reporter, News from Nan Dibble, Ron Perlman takes the war to Germany, Bookshelf, History of Conventions, Coming Events - The Roy Dotrice Reunion No. 3 in 2002, Winterfest Weekend in October, Faznines. Also various artwork throughout. |
| 48 | October 2001
28 Pages |
Ad for Roy Dotrice Xmas cards, Intro from Gwen, Vincent & Catherine Picture, Epi-log journal -A Fairy Tale For All Time, When The Blue Bird Sings Episode Overview, Article on this episode by Gwen Lord, Pictures of Vincent With A Rose Statuette, created by the director of this episode, B&B Companion details of the episode, Portrait of Love, A to Z of Beauty and the Beast, Though Lovers Be Lost overview by Jem Hasen, Poem by J Southam, B&B Art by Clare Sieffert, Letters to HNUK, Two Quick Wordsearches, Father Knows Best, NYC Convention Photos, Article on convention by Gwen Lord, another by Kathy Bayne, Web Sites listing, Bookshelf, Important Addresses, B&B British Fan Club Web Site update, Favourite B&B episode by vote, HNUK Sightings review, Posting from official Edward Albert fan club, Nan Dibble Hotline updates, Above & Below world news, Linda Hamilton & T3, Skeletons DVD, Question from Q&A Toronto Trek July 2001, Poem: Friendship by Glenys Walker, Gwen on Tape, Thank You List. Phew! |
| 47 | June 2001
20 Pages |
About Chatterbox, Letter from the Editor, "A Moment In Time" Convention May 2001 Photos and details, Merchandise, Quick Wordsearch, Tunnel "look alike", Pen Pals, Happy Ending - Poem by Lynette Combs, Kevin Barnes Artwork, Falstaff's Feast, Interview with Linda Hamilton in Laura, HNUK Letter, Bookshelf, Gwen on tape. |
| 46 | February 2001
28 pages |
The February edition of the newsletter includes Jamie Murray's Afternon at Wollaton Park on the front cover.Details of A Moment In Time UK 2001 convention, Letter to Rita Davis, Letter from the Editor, News about Linda Hamilton stage appearance, Tunnel Togs - make your own Tunnelwear, Story: Balcony Lover by Gwen Lord, Quizzes page, Audio Tapes, TV Times article from the original series (1988), News from Nan Dibble, David Greenlee special incl interview, Letters & Information Line, Masquerades 2000 report, Piece on Linda Hamilton, Letters from readers, Pen Pals, Merchandise, Fanzines, Above & Below World News, Adverts, and more besides! |
| 45 | November 2000
32 pages |
Nottingham Convention Special About A Moment in time 2001 convention, Letter from Editor, Important Addresses, Sightings Review, Masquerades 2000: Art, Photos, Personal notes, message from Roy Dotrice (Father). Also: Letters, Above & Below (World News), Adverts, Quiz, Christmas cards designed by Roy Dotrice, Interview with Rosemarie Hauer, Pen Pal List, Bookshelf (literature to buy), Fanzines, Convention Video, Scotty (Star Trek) has a baby at 80! |
| 44 | August 2000 | Convention Special Important addresses, Letter from Gwen, A Distant Shore 2000 convention (details and pictures), Write To Me by Gwen Lord, look back at Fantasia convention 1994, Roy Dotrice plays in Broadway play A Moon For The Misbegotten, Poem: Ode to the Light Bulb! by Wendy Tunnard. Above & Below world news, Roy Dotrice Xmas Cards, Pen Pals, Sightings, On Stage by Enid Nemy, Video Direct, Stephen McHattie fimography, Selected Quotes, Seige Quiz, Jay Acovone interview, Jay Acovone filmography, Bookshelf, Fanzines. |
| 43 | May 2000 | Beauty and the Beast Quizes x 2, Sightings, Linda Hamilton photos, Epi-log journal for Fever, Call sheet for Fever, Above & Below World News, Nan Dibble update, Reflections by Anton Grosz, The Sullivan Report, Letters, Help - where are you now?, Pen Pals, Fanzines, Artwork, Bookshelf, |
| 42 | February 2000
27 pages |
The February Valentine's edition of the Helper's Network newsletter is now out. It features a competition to win a candelit dinner with special guests, more convention information, Jacqui Armitage retires from HNUK (including tribute by Gwen Lord), Portrait of Love - afterword by Ron Koslow, Merchandise, Tunnel Convention, Crossword and other quizzes, About Ron Koslow, News about the stars, extensive Pen Pal List, Call Sheet, Nan Dibble, Name Meanings from HNUK, Above & Below world news, Letters from Fans, Important Addresses, photographs from Masquerades 91 & 93, The birth of Amethyst Cavern, Bookshelf, Fanzine Review, E:Mail addresses, and much more..! |
| 41 | December 1999
27 Pages |
Convention Special. Poem about 'Father' by Lynette Combs, B&B Convention details, Web sites & E:mail addresses, Wordsearch XMAS puzzle, Important addresses, Message from Jay Acovone, Message from Roy Dotrice, Pictures from July 1999 US Convention 'A Kingdom By The Sea', Extracts from speeches, Reflections, Fill in caption competition, Sightings, Fanzine reviews, Poem Paracelsus by Mary Page, Ads, about Linda Hamilton, Merchandise, Pen Pal List, Letters, Get well soon, bookmark, Fanzine. |
| 40 | August 1999
28 Pages |
Masquerades 2000 convention details, Message from Gwen & Jacqui, E:Mail addresses, Art by Barbara Gipson, Pen Pals, A Moment in Time - B&B Convention, photos from 1999 convention, About Christopher Toyne, Letters, Above & Below World News, Art prints by Kevin Barnes, Message from Ron Perlman, Important Addresses, Fanzine review. |
| 39 | May 1999
25 Pages |
Masquerades 2000 convention details, Message from Gwen & Jacqui, Art by Kevin Barnes, Interview with Kevin Barnes, new about Renn Woods (Edie), Important Addresses, Fanzine Review, Crossword Puzzle, account by Clairyce Gaston (USA), Photo Prints, Winterfests and Summerfests of the Australian Group (photos), A tunnel to Australia by Gwen Lord, Summerfest by Glenys Walker, Pen Pal List, Merchandise Shopping List, Bookshelf, Fanzines, Your Letters. |
| 38 | February 1999
25 Pages |
Urgent message to all B&B fans, Movie Market Special, Letter from Gwen & Jacqui, Third Season by Gwen Lord, Important addresses,Stickers, B&B Quilt, two crosswords, B&B news, Pen Pals, Above & Below World News, Poem: An Episodic Dream by Janet Kilbourne, Merchandise, Jay Acovone Fan Club, Message from Ellen Geer, Bookshelf, Fanzines, Letters. |
| 37 | November 1998
25 Pages |
Christmas Issue: 2nd season cast, Episode details, Above & Below world news, Helper's network web site announcement, Calender / Portraits, Nan Dibble, Booksale, Addresses, Pen pals, Wordsearch, Roy Dotrice Reunion 2, Notecards, Article from 1986 with Roy Dotrice, Letters, Sightings, Bookshelf, Fanzines. |
| 35/6 | August 1998
29 Pages |
Ron Perlman photography, Ellen geer filmography and history, Virginia Convention USA, Beauty & The Beast by Lynn Murphy, Pen Pals, Interview with Margaret Beserra Prentice, Manchester UK convention, Jay Acovone filmography, Who said quiz, Messages from Jay Acovone and David Schwartz, Roy Dotrice Reunion Aug 98, TV Review reprint, Above & Below world news, Badges Magnets & Keyrings, Letters section, Merchandise Shopping List, Special Dates, Art, Important Addresses, Bookshelf, British & Overseas Fanzines. |
| 34 | February 1998
21 Pages |
Letters, Valantines Wordsearch, Terrible Saviour quotes, Linda Hamilton pics, Above & Below world news, Of Love And Hope album, Art, Nan Dibble's Helpline, Unsolved Mysteries by Ann R. Brown, Make-up, Pen Pal List, Linda Hamilton interview, Ron Perlman AOL chat session extract, Classic Music Overview, Important Addresses, Bookshelf, Fanzines. |
| 33 | November 1997
29 Pages |
Poem: World & Time Divided by Ellie Hair, Art Print by Rosemarie Hauer on cover, Letter from Gwen, Note from Roy Dotrice, Wordsearch puzzle, 1st season episode list, A Moment In Time 1997 Convention Pics & Notes, Note from Christopher Toyne (Producer), B&B Quiz, Interview with Renate Haller (artist), Art by Renate, Pilot episode guide, Letter from Vincent from Nor Iron Bars A Cage, Artwork List, BioFile of Stephen McHattie, note from Jay Acovone, Linda Hamilton Weds, Letters, HNUK on the web, Convention Reports, Reflection Photos from Minneapolis, Bookshelf, Above & Below news, Ron Perlman's career since B&B, Fanzines, Christmas Offer: Roy Dotrice cards. |
| 32 | August 1997
25 Pages |
Find the Line puzzle, Letter 6: The Beast Within, Note & Pic from Dave Greenlee, David Greenlee filmography, About A Moment In Time convention, Above & Below world news, Letters you sent us, In depth look at episode "Fever", Merchandise, Pen Pal List, Bookshelf, TV Sightings, Contacts. |
| 31 | May 1997
27 Pages |
Picture of / message from Bruce Abbott (Devin Wells) on front cover, Letters to Republic Pictures, Letters of Comment, Ron Perlman Photos, Word Search, Helen C. Hill Collection, Various Merchandise, Bruce Abbott by Gwen Lord incl. edited Biography, Roles, 10 things you may not know about him. Above & Below world news, Letter 5 "Masques", BookShelf (Fanzines), Important Addresses, Article about Linda Hamilton in Dante's Peak, addendum on TV Guide listing B&B in "most romantic moments on TV". |
| 29 | November 1996
25 Pages |
Exclusive Photo - Myhr meets Ron Perlman! Letters to HNUK, Distant Shore Convention pictures, Introduction, B&B Quiz, Ron Perlman in the Island of Dr. Moreau, Letter 3, "Siege", Message from Caitlin O'Heaney, Merchandise Shopping List, Important Addresses, International Information Research, TV Sightings, Exclusive Interview with Jay Acovone by Gwen Lord, Pen Pal List, Special Dates, Bookshelf, Calendar, Word Search, Above & Below world news. |
| 28 | August 1996
30 Pages |
Convention Special (Manchester UK & Virginia USA)- Important Addresses, Wordsearch, Ron Perlman photos for sale, Letter from Amber James, Official Photos from Internatinal Convention, Manchester, England (A Moment In Time 1996), Photos from "A Kingdom by the sea" (Virginia USA) plus commentary by Gwen Lord. "What Beauty And The Beast means to me" by Amy Imeson, About coming convention, Rosemarie Hauer's Birthday Cards for sale, The Shadow Conspiracy - Charlie Sheen & Linda Hamilton, Audio tapes from Sue Haley, Merchandise Shopping List, UK Fanzines, Letters you sent to HNUK, Thank you list, Internet update, Renewal form. |
