Fire at Laurel and Hardy bar
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Updated 11.08.08. Earlier on Bowler Dessert Online Dave Williamson recalled a visit to Ron Brouwer's Laurel and Hardy café/restaurant in the Haltestraat in Zandvoort, Amsterdam's seaside resort. We are very sorry to learn that there was a fire in the building on Wednesday 6th August. You can see pictures on the fireman's website. Bram Reijnhoudt writes, "It might be a good idea for collectors who have enjoyed Ron's food and beer to make donations to renew his collection that decorated the walls. " Roger Robinson adds, "It seems unbelievable that just a few weeks ago many of us were enjoying the ambiance, generosity and hospitality of Ron and his staff at the restaurant. What an evening it was and a great kick-off to the Laurel and Hardy fun we were to experience at the Amsterdam Convention. Ron is a great guy and the Laurel and Hardy restaurant was a delightful and delicious place in which to relax and dine. I know that we will all be thinking of him and wish him well in the months ahead." Grand Sheik Robert Radevan has been to see the restaurant and says, "The damage is great. Half of the restaurant has been burned out and the other part is totally black! Also Ron can't use his apartment on the first floor. One thing is sure. The Laurel and Hardy Restaurant will reopen. But Ron needs new Laurel and Hardy items. It will be great if people donate some stuff." Roger says, "I am happy to co-ordinate from the UK Sons, gathering and delivering some replacement items. Without any prompting whatsoever, two Saps who have big Laurel and Hardy collections (one of whom has not been to the restaurant) have already offered to donate items. I am sure that other Sons may also wish to do the same." If you want to say something to Ron, you can use the guestbook on his website: http://laurelenhardy.mygb.nl. Updated 12.08.08. I have volunteered to collate and deliver any memorabilia that UK Sons may like to donate. I will be at the Statue Unveling in Bishop Auckland on 30th August and also at the Laurel and HarDay on 6th September so Sons can personally give items to me on those occasions. Items can be also be posted to me. I will take all donated items personally to the Netherlands (date to be arranged, but logically this will be in two or three months' time). |
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