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Iʼve raised £2,040 to Raise funds for the Roy Hudd Statue Appeal
- Funded on Thursday, 23rd January 2025
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There was a little less laughter in the world when Roy Hudd died in 2020.
He brought so much pleasure, to so many of all ages through his work as a performer.
Throughout his 64 year career he never forgot his roots and how hard times had been for him and his gran, (who never complained) as a boy growing up in Croydon.
He always wanted to do something for those who, for whatever reason, needed a little help. Not only did he donate to many charities, the likes of Barnardo's, Shelter, Cancer UK, and The Dog Trust, to name but a few. But he gave what I think was his most treasured asset, his time.
Whether it be putting on a show or turning up to an event to help raise funds. He would always say, "We're privileged to be doing a job we love, if we can use it to help others, well that's marvelous".
He gave joy to others all his working life, so I would love us to be able to show our appreciation for a kind, generous and talented man by raising money for a statue of Roy in Bronze. Not high up on a pedestal, that certainly wasn't Roy, he’ll be sitting on a bench where you can join him for your interval ice cream or gin and tonic, hopefully at The Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, a theatre he loved, greeting new audiences for years to come.
Thank you,
Debbie
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2 months agoDeborah Hudd
2 months agoThe website is closing on 23rd January. If you still want to donate please contact me at debbie@royhudd.com The Maquettes are now ready for sale (see photo) limited edition of 36, 8 have gone already! They are £1,500 instalments are acceptable. Approximately 18" high, a beautiful piece of art by the credited sculptor Sean Hedges-Quinn. Please contact me if you are interested. We are so close now and hoping for an unveiling date this spring! I couldn't have done this without all of you - from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Debbie x
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- 5 months ago
Deborah Hudd
5 months agoIn August I went with Sean the sculptor to where they're making the bronze statue. OMG it was quite emotional. There is still some work to be done but it's starting to look fabulous. In the same room they were making a statue of the late Queen, I went over and whispered, "You're in great company your Majesty". I've started a list for anyone who would like to purchase one of the 36 limited editions of the maquettes, £1,500 each. Once the first one is made (that's mine) I'll post a photo - watch this space. Donations still needed please.
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- 6 months ago
Deborah Hudd
6 months agoI would like to say a big thank you to the Derby & Notts Music Hall Society. Sadly after Covid and various other circumstances they had to bring the curtain down. However they have been extremely generous in dividing what was left in the kitty between some worthy causes, the Roy Hudd Statue Appeal being one of them. So I thank the band of merry Music Hall supporters of Derby & Notts for remembering Roy. x
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Anonymous
Jan 21, 2025
£40.00
Anonymous
Nov 30, 2024
Keep going Debbie, you can do it.
£440.00
Alex And Andy
Oct 27, 2024
God bless the king of comedy.
£100.00
Colin Whyles
Oct 25, 2024
Debbie has been so kind to allow me access to Roy’s archive to further my project to recover R. P. Weston and Bert Lee’s songs, I am pleased to be able to make a modest contribution to the appeal.
Helen-marie Donnelly
Oct 25, 2024
I respected Roy Hudd and I loved his work in keeping the history of the music hall alive. Sadly I never had the chance to see him live or meet him. A statue would be a awesome tribute to him.
£10.00
JohnnieCasson & Annemarie
Oct 23, 2024
A truly funny man and a generous performer and helpful pro kind always encouraging had the honour to share a dressing room with this giant of a King Rat xx
£100.00
Anonymous
Oct 23, 2024
Keep going!
£40.00
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