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For Julia One of our goals is to help little Julia Gilman. Find out how YOU can help too. MS fundraiser Lynden Mall show Summer camp ........................................... . Expositor feature .......................................... Third win in a row Saturday, November 24... For the third successive year, Talk of The Towns float scooped the Best Theme prize in the JCI Santa Clause Parade. Click for more details. .......................................... 17,500 raised at A Night at The Movies The Catwalk 2007 fashion show, dinner and silent auction made an incredible 17,500 for MS. Click for a larger photo and details. ........................................... Business showcase Publicising this years panto at a prestigious event.Click for a larger photo and details. ........................................... Our Sponsors Deanos site LATEST: Brant Council passed a motion that Brant County will for five years grant back to the Olde Town Hall 40% of their yearly property taxes - a major success in the fight to retain the property for public use. More here PREVIOUSLY: S "); array_files[1]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/heritage02.htm","2009-03-06","6K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson "); array_files[2]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/","2009-03-06","22K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson March 2009: A major victory in the fight to save the Old Town Hall. Read an online edition of the Harmony Expose June 2008: Slideshow of our production at Harmony Square. May 2008: Details of an inspirational way to help raise funds for cancer research. March 2008: Deano behind bars! Our songbird is caged... but all in a good cause! January 2008: The death has occurred of Deanos dad, Lou Wilson. Click for more... January 2008: A cheque for 3,000 was handed over to theJulia Gilman appeal. Click for more... December 2007: Catwalk donates 18,199 to local MS association. Click for more... ........................................... ........................................... GALLERIES New Year show A great way to bring in 2008!. For Julia One of our goals is to help little Julia Gilman. Find out how YOU can help too. MS fundraiser Lynden Mall show Summer camp ........................................... . Expositor feature .......................................... Third win in a row Saturday, November 24... For the third successive year, Talk of The Towns float scooped the Best Theme prize in the JCI Santa Clause Parade. Click for more details. .......................................... 17,500 raised at A Night at The Movies The Catwalk 2007 fashion show, dinner and silent auction made an incredible 17,500 for MS. Click for a larger photo and details. ........................................... Business showcase Publicising this years panto at a prestigious event.Click for a larger photo and details. ........................................... Our Sponsors Deanos site LATEST: Brant Council passed a motion that Brant County will for five years grant back to the Olde Town Hall 40% of their yearly property taxes - a major success in the fight to retain the property for public use. More here PREVIOUSLY: S "); array_files[3]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/heritage.htm","2009-01-09","27K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson Experts opinion - its a national treasure PARIS TOWN HALL: A NATIONAL TREASURE OF CIVIC GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE by Malcolm Thurlby National Significance: • The earliest Civic Hall in the Gothic style anywhere in Canada. • The second-floor Assembly Room has the finest example of an open-timber roof in any secular building in Canada - the only earlier example of this roof type in Ontario is in the nave of St Jamess Anglican Cathedral. Toronto (1850-1873). • Pre-dates the use of the Gothic style for the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa by 5 years. • Excellent brick construction notable for custom-made moulded bricks to articulate doorways and windows. • The choice of the Gothic style follows the Houses of Parliament. London. England, rebuilt after a fire of 1834 has damaged the Medieval Gothic Parliament Buildings. • The monumental tower pre-dates many great Gothic civic hall towers in England, notably Manchester City Hall. • Window design based on Tudor Gothic precedent. REFERENCES Marion MacRae and Anthony Adamson. Cornerstones of Order: Courthouses and Town Halls of Ontario. 1784-1914 (Toronto: Clarke Irwin. 1983). 168-169. 1 This and following documentation taken from Marc de Caraffe, C.A. Hale. Dana Johnson. Q.li. Mills and Margaret Carter. Town Halls of Canada: A Collection of Essay-on Tre-1930 Town Hall Buildings (Ottawa: Parks Canada. 1987). 295. Malcolm Thurlby. PhD, FSA. Professor of Architectural History Department of Visual Arts York University Architect: John Maxwell (Ontario Archives. Minutes of Council of the Village of Paris, meeting of 18 April 1853). Contractor: Gardner and Strickland (Ontario Archives. Minutes of Council of the Village of Paris, meeting of 23 May 1853). Date of Construction: 1853-1854. Cost: 12,000. Malcom Thurlby is an internationally renowned specialist in medieval art and architecture and Canadian architectural history. A Fellow of t "); array_files[4]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/Davina/devina.html","2008-11-14","5K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson Devina and her entourage in glittering fund raiser Star-studded debut Devina Devine did her first reporting for Brantford.com recently for a Fine Wine Fights Crime segment. (click here to see the video) All the stars from TALK of the TOWN Productions were eagerly awaiting Devina Devines grand entrance to this Crimestoppers fundraising event. The movie, broadway and T.V star who now lives in Brantford and is the publisherr of the Harmony Expose newspaper which opened at Harmony Square this summer. Devina said she was thrilled to see so many people come out to support Crime Stoppers Devina interviewed Mayor Mike Hancock and MP Phil McColeman. ALso attending were Devinas new BFF Paris Hilton (Jen Sless Parsons) Cher (Crystal Zimmerman) Laurel & Hardy (Nara Farrell & Erin McFadden) Marilyn Monroe (Stepanie Pike) and Bugsy Seagal (Victor Rouse) Home page "); array_files[5]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/soap_01.htm","2008-09-19","8K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson As the Square Turns a soap opera: the final curtain It was a day of mixed emotions when As The World Turns finally came to a standstill recently. The final episode of this lively soap opera, performed in Harmony Square, brought to an end a wonderful assembly of performers and the creative talents of writer and star Deano Wilson-Rouse. Im happy and sad at the same time!. I had a blast and once again my actors were unbelievable, she said. But all is not lost for addicts of this fun and lively romp - its on the cards that it will be back for season two next year! Here are some recent shots of the show to keep you going until then.. Reproduced from the Expositor, Thursday July 10 2008 By Joanne Miltenbburg expositor staff Brantford A number of special guests were scheduled to take the stage for the first episode of Brantfords outdoor soap opera Wednesday, but an unscheduled appearance threatened to bring down the curtain. A stiff breeze knocked over props, blew away signs, and looked, for a moment, as if it might take down the entire set. But the walls stood up and the cast of As the Square Turns pulled through, ad-libbing lines about an earthquake shaking the show and drawing laughs from about 200 people gathered in downtown Harmony Square. Written by Deano Wilson Rouse, the soap opera will continue every Wednesday in July and August. The 45-minute shows start at noon. The show centers around a fictional newspaper, the Harmony Expose, being launched in Brantford. Rouse, who plays publisher Devina Devine, said the first show was fantastic. Im really, really pleased, especially given the hurricane that blew through, she said. Erin McFadden, who plays the newspapers reporter/photographer Leslie Word, said the first episode was a bit unexpected. There was a lot of ad-libbing and improv, which wasnt expected. Hopefully, its a calmer day next week. Staffing at the Harmony Expose is a bit "); array_files[6]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/cancer.htm","2008-05-09","5K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson Cancer Survivor Calendar fundraising Focus Media Productions is so proud to have created this very special and unique Calendar for the sole purpose of raising funds for Cancer research. Back in September 2007, Klaude. who works at Focus Media with her husband who owns the company, was diagnosed with Bladder Cancer. The experience, although quite unnerving at times, was, as she calls it: : A Blessing. She says that it brought her back to living a more purposeful life. She started designing the Calendar while recovering from a second surgery back in February 2008. The concept was to find willing participants who would agree to submit themselves to a professional photo shoot as well as contribute their stories of hope and faith. This calendar is meant to celebrate life. To give hope to people going through the disease as well as cherish the ones that have made it through successfully. It can also be used as a reminder to someone who is blessed with great health not to take it for granted and to live life to the very fullest on a daily basis. A photo shoot was held in Brantford at the Inspirational Hearts boutique. (They are co-sponsors of this project. Their unique boutique caters to people who are directly or indirectly affected with and by Cancer). Many people contributed to the success of this shoot. It was a wonderful experience for all involved. Our goal To raise 100,000 for Cancer Research Please help us reach this great goal by purchasing one of these calendars. They are only 10 for a one of a kind 16 month calendar. 100% proceeds of the sale of this Calendar will be donated to Cancer Research. Call as at 905-627-3461 or send money order or cheque to: Focus Media Productions 227 Melville Street Dundas, ON L9H 2B3 or drop us a quick e-mail at info@focusmediapro.com Home page Julia slideshow "); array_files[7]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/flv/lou2.htm","2008-02-03","11K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson A tribute to Deanos dad, who died recently Deano writes: Lionel Earle (Lou) Wilson was a man full of life and had the energy of a 30 year old and played soccer all his life. His Dad Nicholas Wilson was one of the founders and first Captain of Cardiff City Football Club. Dad had three loves in his life, his family, soccer and his beloved Karaoke which he was out doing till the very end usually three times a week, he was known as the King of Karaoke where he lived in Niagra Falls. I think he was the only publican in Wales who never had a drink! or smoked. My beloved Mam passed away in 1992. I introduced Dad to Elaine and set up their first date. They married in 1994. She is a lovely lady. Dad left instructions he did not want a funeral. After the cremation I am putting together a gathering A celebration of Lous life. At Christmas my Dad said Thank you love for making a dream come true, I have now sang on a huge stage in a beautiful big theatre. He sang The Wonder Of You dressed as Elvis in my last Cinderella Panto at the Sanderson, people loved him and he had a standing ovation. Deanos eulogy Thank you for coming today. Some of you gathered here are family & some long time friends & others new friends, our daddy would say one is never too old to make new friends. Dad was not a religious man but, he always prayed for a good audience when he was singing. Lionel Earle Wilson was a proud Welshman. He was born 1927 to a lower working class family in Cardiff South Wales. He was one of 10 children of Nicholas and Estelle Wilson. Daddy would often tell us of his recollections of his youth, especially in these last few years, How his mother every Friday made the 10 kids wash & scrub up clean while she prepared a stew every Friday for supper. Sometimes without meat! They’d all sit on the stone floor in the kitchen to await their dad’s return. they had one massive wooden table that their dad had made and 6 chairs. Father would come home around 8ocloc "); array_files[8]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/jcheque.htm","2008-01-19","4K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson Cheque for Julia Founder/director Deano Wilson Rouse of Talk of the Town Productions (centre), presents a cheque for 3,000 to Ted and Sue Lavell for the Julia Gilman medical fund. Julia Is an eight-year-old Brantford girt who is bravely fighting Lukemia. Deano and some of her troupe had performed at the Lavells fundraiser for Julia in November. Deano and her Talk of the Town company were in rehearsals for her third family panto Pirates Take Brantford at the Sanderson Centre. Deano approached the Lavells and Gilman Family saying she had six performances coming up and that she would like to donate all tickets on Dec. 6 matinee to Julias medical fund. Julia was so enthralled with the performance she and her best friend Amber joined the cast on stage to end the show. Quoted from The Expositor Home page Julia slideshow "); array_files[9]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/video/deano4.htm","2008-01-13","4K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson Use the playback controls to start, pause or stop the movie. You can also view it full screen by clicking the relevant icon. 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Home page Video index "); array_files[13]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/video/video_index.htm","2008-01-13","4K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson A selection of videos featuring Deano Click on an image to see the movie Young Deano sings her hit Little Miss With It Interviewed about her early career Deano yesterday... ... and today Home page "); array_files[14]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/newyear.htm","2008-01-10","4K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson Seeing in the New Year in style A slideshow of fun pictures from Once upon a New Years Eve, taken by Peter Buss, a great friend of ours. The famous Cinderella coach was a big hit with the audience, and almost all the 380 or so guests had there picture taken in it. Pictures include Deano and husband Vic, plus Klaude (Cinderella). Said Deano: We really had a wonderful evening. We did our 40 minute Cabaret and I dressed the band as Pirates for the show part!.. Davis Campbell age 12 (Elvis the Pelvis) was a smash hit. People enjoyed Deanos portrayal of Cruella and of course loved Cinderella. Klaude played her as a sassy Cinders! One of her songs was the rocking Im gonna wait till the midnight hour Klaude and Deano then put on their little Santa minis and did a few songs with the James Anthony Band They did a great job and kept people dancing all night. Home page "); array_files[15]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/MS2.htm","2007-12-15","6K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson CatWalk donates 18,199 to local MS association In photo (left to right): Richard Carpenter (MS Brant County Chapter, Chair), Sherry Hill, Barbara Churchward (MS Brant County Chapter, Executive Director), Sandy Barber, Lesley Burke, Tanya Thompson, Vickie DeRouville, Barbara Kerr-Wllkes, Marlene Sharpe, Tanja Neil, Lin Fines Misiak, Deano Wilson Rouse, Jeff Dale (MS Brant County Chapter, Fundraising Chair). FROM THE BRANTFORD EXAMINER On December 3, The CatWalk executive committee presented a cheque to the local Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Brant County Chapter. This year, The CatWalk event raised about 18,199, surpassing last years result of 11,958. T he 2007 CatWalk Fashion Show, Dinner and Silent Auction was held on Wednesday. October 24 at the Best Western Brant Park Inn and Conference Centre The CatWalk is a non-profit organization centred in Brantford that runs fund raising events for local charities. It was founded in 2005 and is run by passionate, local businesswomen who donate their time, skills and resources to help neighbours in need. By attending a CatWalk event or sponsoring one, you can share in the run, and feel great about making a real difference in our community. Find out how you can get involved in the 2008 event, by visiting www.thecatwalk.org. The local businesswomen who founded lhe CatWalk in 2006 are: Lesley Burke, Owner, Advantage Insurance; Cindy Hiscock, Sales Manager. Best Western Brant Park Inn and Conference Centre; Wendy Walton, Choreographer, Artist and Travel Agent, Goligers Travel Plus;Marlene Sharpe, Director Group Sales, Sanderson On tre; Tanja Neil, Creative Director, Mindspin Studio Inc; Sandy Barber, BMO Bank of Montreal; and Barbara Churchward, Brant County MS Society. The team continues to grow as these women inspire involvement from women in local businesses and the community. Website: www.thecatwalk.org MS SOCIETY MS does live here in Brant County, and that three "); array_files[16]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/julia.htm","2007-12-01","5K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson For brave Julia One of our major fund raising initiatives from this years panto Pirates Take Brantford will be towards the fund set up for 8-years-old Brantford girl Julia Gilman, who is fighting leukaemia. Proceeds from our matinee performance on December 6 will be earmarked for this brave little princess. While there is no cost for hospital treatments, the family has only partial coverage for other needs, including steroids, washes for Julias mouth sores, patches for skin wounds and medication taken at home. Those additional costs could add up to several hundred dollars a month for Julias parents, Christina and Peter, who both work in retail. Recently Wayne Gretskys father Walter lent his support to a fundraiser which will see Julias cousin Amber Scott have her hair shaved in support of little Julia. Tickets for our shows in support of Julia can be purchased here Also donation cheques are more than welcome. Make cheques payable to. Robert Cayne in trust or Edward Lavell in trust. Bank Acct. # 6274798 Branch # 2176 TD Canada Trust Mohawk Plaza 661 Colbourne St East Brantford. On. Home page Booking site "); array_files[17]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/lynden.htm","2007-11-30","4K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson Bringing a touch of magic to Lynden Mall Scenes from our Christmas show, performed at the Lynden Mall in November. Home page Booking site "); array_files[18]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/summer2.htm","2007-11-30","17K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson Pirate camp a great success A vast array of talent was on show at our wonderful Pirate Summer Theatre Camp in mid July, where young performers were able to combine heaps of fun with learning from professionals. Here is a mini slideshow of the event: Below: Professional stunt co-ordinator and actor James Binkley brought his expertise to the camp, passing on valuable advice to students. Press archive Professional stunt performer brings Hollywood-like moves to Paris James Binkley will coordinate sword fight for Pirates take Paris performance at fall fair. By CASANDRA BELLEFEUILLE PARIS STAR STAFF Professional stunt co-ordinator and actor James Binkley is bringing Hollywood movie tricks to the main stage at the Paris Fall Fair later this month. Binkley is going to work with the actors of Deano Wilson-Rouse’s upcoming play Pirates Take Paris. He will help direct them to put together a realistic looking sword fight for the audience. “It’s going to be a big huge fight and it’s going to be fan to perform. To speed up rehearsal time, I’m going to find somebody that is available with sword fighting experience to do the scene,” said Binkley from his Paris residence. Binkley added that by bringing in experienced actors who have had swords in their hands for hundreds of hours, the play will have a ‘big show feel’ but will be done safely. Typically a sword-fighting scene the size of the one Binkley is overlooking, takes 20 hours of rehearsal time. Binkley plans to do it in six hours. Binkley has coordinated sword fight scenes for the television show Highlander: The Raven, Giovanni Unmasked, FX: The Series Season 2 and more. Wilson-Rouse’s production will be the first of its kind to hit the main Grandstands at the Paris Fall Fair. In the past, the Paris Agricultural Society has brought in out-of-town-talent for the shows at the Grandstands, but this year the performance w "); array_files[19]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/article.htm","2007-11-30","9K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson Set sail for fun by Elizabeth Yates Brantford Expositor The littlest member of a salty crew of buccaneers who swagger into town next week will pillage and plunder just one thing: your heart. Kailee Mitchell is a blue eyed, blonde-haired charmer with an impish smile and a heaping dose of precociousness. Im a superstar she proclaims during an interview in which she takes over a reporters pen and paper and starts asking questions herself. Tiny for her six years, the Paris tot is already a veteran of the stage after appearing in school plays and dance recitals. I like to sing. I like to dance, she says of her role in the eye-patched chorus of Pirates Take Brantford. A nd she likes The Pirate Lady, as she calls Deano Wilson Rouse, the larger-than-life force behind Talk of the Town Productions. Rouse dotes on her wee protege, sweeping her up in a huge hug after Kailee delivers a rousing pirate salute of Arrggh, mateys! during a recent rehearsal. Its sweet to see, as is the affection shown to Kailee by all in the 30-member cast. But, while cute kids are nothing new, Kailee stands out for many reasons, including the fact she has Down syndrome. It wasnt that long ago that people with this congenital condition, which can affect physical and intellectual development, were shunted aside and housed in institutions. Fortunately for Kailee and her family - mom Parti and dad Bruce, both 44, sisters Kirstin. 16, and Kellsie, 14 - much has changed. Early intervention with speech therapy and occupational therapy has helped Kailee lead a normal life: shes in Grade 1 at the Paris Montessori Academy and will proceed into the regular school system, says Patti, a special education teacher at Our Lady of Providence School in Brantford. There isnt anything she cant do. We treat her no differently than our other kids. Once subjected to discrimination and taunts, Down kids are now warmly integrated into the community, says her mom. Even by pir "); array_files[20]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/jc.htm","2007-11-26","5K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson ToTT float catches judges eye for THIRD time Ello me Daharlings, Well TOTT did it again THREE years in a row, there were 65 floats in the JCI Santa Claus Parade!!!! We are the champions. Yes another 1st place (Best Theme section). Vic and I have sooo many people to thank...it would take a page or two to do! First and foremost Mr Rick Weeks the genius teacher at Tollgate Tech who designed and built this glorious ship with his students, another master piece. Thousands of people oohed and ahed!. Bert & Sons for once again loaning us their truck and the great driver Scot who not only drove but helped us dress the truck. Mr Gary eaton, Alma and Clara who have always been the first to lend a hand, many thanks, Shirley, Clara and Nara for helping to dress the float, and be supporters while on route, Sandra and Lucas, Ashley, Trevor, Sandy, Tommy, yes even Karina!! Im so sorry if I have missed your name its late and Im running out of gas. Eric, Clara, Trevor and Nara and Jasons 3 boys, for lighting up our float with all your talents.....FUN wow!! Today to all the cast thank you for your patience while some of us left rehearsal to go help at Julia Gilmans Fundraiser. Thank you Erin for holding the fort...or ship! When Im working on a show thats all I think is important at the time.....but we helped put a smile on little Julias face today! to the cast who came to help raise funds, not only did you do good...it felt good didnt it. It was thrilling today to see our dancers do their number. Everyone is now all pulling together, what a show we will have. Many hugs Deano . Home page Booking site "); array_files[21]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/sponsors.html","2007-11-12","9K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson Supporters click to visit their sites The Olde School Restaurant Making your dining experience special.. Piano Bar & Cigar Lounge Paris Road, W. & Powerline Road Brantford ON N3T 5L8 519 753-3131 Memory Lane Studio Capturing moments and creating memories since 1995 Brantford 442-1857 Becks Printing Services 75 Empey Street, Brantford, Ontario N3T 5T3. t 519.759.6487 f 519.759.8500 Focus Media Productions Creating, designing, producing, translating, building... getting your ideas across. Meet our generous supporters The following generous advertisers and supporters helped ensure the financial success of ourproduction. Together with the unstinting support of generous benefactors and helpers, they ensure that quality, enjoyable and affordable shows can be staged, and more importantly, as much money as possible goes to charity. Thank you all! Benefactors Frank Cowan Foundation Robert H. Cowan G & B Machinery Movers Kelly Foundation Canadian Tire Corp. Bert & Sons Cartage Home Hardware Building Centre Can-Am Packaging Equipment Hammond Paper Company Patricia Duffy Leslie Hill-Fire & Ice Designs Periwinkles Ellis Packaging Postwright Packaging Graphic West Packaging Torham Packaging Van Wyck Packaging Paris Road Antiques Plastic & Paper Sales Grafix Technical Support U.S. Machinery Stratford Theatre Grand-Erie School Board Presscraft Litho Finishers The Olde School Restaurant Bridal Fashions by JACRI Jones Packaging PLUS, special thanks to Canadian Tire 30 Lynden Road Brantford, ON N3R 8A4, Canada nobr (519) 751-1615 African Lion Safari & Game Farm Ltd. RR #1 Cambridge, Ontario, N1R 5S2 (519) 623-2620 Fax (519) 623-9542 Big Catch Fishing & Archery 3 Elm Street Paris ON (519) 442-0077 The Arlington Hotel 106 Grand River St North Paris, Ontario N3L 2M5 (519) 442-1019 1-877-833-9083 FAX (519) 442-5733 Special thanks to the Tollgate Technical Skills Centre in "); array_files[22]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/movies.htm","2007-11-12","4K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson Sellout evening for MS charity raises an incredible 17,500 Vic Rouse and Deano Wilson-Rouse, and Cindy Hiscock of the MS Catwalk Fashion Show committee, at the second annual fund raising event at the Brant Park Inn. A sellout crowd of 330 attended the charity function, which had a Night at The Movies theme, and featured dinner, entertainers, live and silent auctions and a fashion show. A total of 17,500 was raised, beating last years splendid effort by 5,500. Picture courtesy of The Expositor / Brian Thompson. Home page Booking site "); array_files[23]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/showcase.htm","2007-10-30","4K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson Pirate panto showcased at prestigious business event Pictured are Deano Wilson Rouse and an extra at the Expositors sixth annual Business and Entrepreneur Showcase recently at the Lynden Park Mall, promoting Talk of the Towns upcoming show Pirates Take Brantford, which will be performed at the Sanderson Centre on December 6, 7 and 8. Picture courtesy of the Expositer / Christopher Smith. Home page Booking site "); array_files[24]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/auditions.htm","2007-02-18","6K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson Home We are now auditioning for a new sophisticated comedy to be performed as a Dinner Theatre in Brantford. Now needed: 1 male age 20 - 28 2 male age 50 - 60 1 female age 20 - 30 Honorarium given to all actors. Please call or email for location and times: Tel: 519-717-SHOW please email us here Thank you. Deano Wilson Rouse Artistic/Director We are a Not for Profit Theatre and Production Company in our second year.Our inaugural show was mounted at the Sanderson Centre Brantford in December2005 CINDERELLA the Panto, which Im pleased to say was very successful, and in 2006 CINDERELLA 2 also was a huge success; in fact we over sold our opening of over 1,100 seats. These two musical plays combined, generated 17,000 for local charities. Our mandate is to promote and showcase high calibre local talent producing high quality shows in Brantford/Brant County while supporting local charities. We are a diverse new and exciting company. Not only are we a Theatre School but we produce many different entertainment venues. Musicals/Dramas/Comedies as well as Variety shows with big bands/dancers/singers/comedians; also Dinner Theatre/Murder Mystery/Jazz//Blues/Swing concerts and cabarets and we hold workshops and summer school camps so we are always looking for not only performers=85 but help in many areas. If you have an interest in the arts and would like to be a part of this fun people group please email or phone. Contact Talk of The Town Productions here Read our Mission Statement "); array_files[25]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/volunteer.htm","2007-02-17","8K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson Home Talk Of The Town Productions is dedicated to community arts, and to providing the best experience for both performer and audience. Its fun and rewarding, and if you have any skills to contribute to our ongoing work, then wed love to hear from you. Whether you talents lie behind the scenes or on stage, if you have ever wondered why music and the arts has proved so appealing for every generation, get in touch. Practical, administrative or entertainment skills are all valued, and even if you have no experience in the theatre, there is likely something you can do to help us to continue to reach audiences and performers, and help to bring a little magic into the community. Come join us, and enrich your own life as well as the lives of the people who enjoy our work. please email us here, and start having fun! Help to bring joy and fun into peoples lives... like these We loved it so much we came back a second time without the kids!! Didnt know what a panto was? not sure I do now !!..except we loved it... we want more!! Over the top acting, outrageous costumes, I cheered louder than my teenagers My husband cried laughing at those ugly step-sisters. What a pro show, so unique way to go Brantford My brother liked the rapping, my Mom & Dad the acting and dancing, as for me, Cinderella and everything else Men are women...women are men - its hysterical, never seen anything like it. That Baroness was sooo mean to Cinderella that I booed and shouted........ but she could sing good Letter to the editor, Paris Star Deano Wilson Rouse puts on fabulous Cinderella performance, says writer To the editor I just wanted to let Deano Wilson Rouse know what a fabulous show she put on at the Sanderson Centre. The kids never took their eyes off the stage, it really held their attention and mine too. It brought back memories of earlier times in Scotland where Pantomime was a part of Christmas. I couldnt g "); array_files[26]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/nostalgia/deano/pages/news.html","2006-12-23","10K","Nostalgiauk - Deano Wilson","",""," Nostalgiauk - Deano Wilson All the latest news: Deano and Talk of The Town Productions Cinderella: audience has a ball! February 2006 The Christmas panto was a huge hit with audiences, and raised 12,000 for charity. Deano writes:- The response from the audience was fab, and they really got into the hissing and booing, and many people came back a second time. I also wrote in a few guests in Cinderellas ballroom scene, each show I had dignitaries and local celebs be given walk on roles. I have booked the Theatre for 6 days next December. Project on the life of Alexander Graham Bell February 2006 I have been asked to write a play on Alexander Graham Bell, very excited about this. The very first phone call was made from Paris to Brantford. The Bells moved from Scotland to Canada in 1870 and Alex was only 29 when he invented the telephone, he truly was a genius with many inventions to his credit, his Mom Eliza was deaf also his wife Mable and he did much with sound, speech and language. I want to write a musical play from 1870 to 1876. Press release October 3 2005: Cinderella November 2005 Dear Supporter: Please let me introduce you to Talk of the Town Productions, a new and exciting company in the Brantford/Brant County region. As Founder and Director, my goals are to highlight local talent and to make first-class, live theatre affordable for everyone. My career in the entertainmentbusiness began over forty years ago when I won “Opportunity Knocks,” the UK equivalent to“Canadian Idol.” By the age of sixteen I had my own television show and I’ve been performing ever since. With so much talent and support in this area, I am thrilled to be teaching, acting and directing in Brantford/Brant County. Talk of the Town Productions is bringing Cinderella to the Sanderson Centre this Christmas! Our humorous and satirical musical has a distinctly Brantford flavour and will provide both adultsand children with “mo "); array_files[27]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/nostalgia/deano/pages/image_01.htm","2006-12-23","6K","Nostalgiauk - Deano Wilson","",""," Nostalgiauk - Deano Wilson Images from Cinderella Picture feature in the Expositor Deano presents Gill Scott, executive director of the Brantford General Hospital, with a cheque for 2,200 raised from Cinderella. Holly MacDonald of the Heart and Stroke Foundation is pictured receiving a cheque for 2,200. The construction class students and teachers at Tollgate Technological Skills Centre who used their expertise to build props for the pantomime. Picture: Kyleigh Buryta, The Expositor. BACK TO NEWS PAGE "); array_files[28]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/nostalgia/deano/pages/deano04.html","2006-12-23","7K","Nostalgiauk - Deano Wilson","",""," Nostalgiauk - Deano Wilson Deano: past and present... Deano with one of the many groups she performed with Deano wih Hughie Green In panto as a schoolgirl Cover girl With money raised through a variety show, Talk of the Town Production helps build a clean-water well through Ancasters Rotary Haiti Water for Life project A concert was held October 2005 to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina RIGHT - Deano with artistic director David Bowser preparing for the concert. Deanos panto for 2005 Click photo to learn more... Photos from her production of The King and I Back to index "); array_files[29]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/nostalgia/deano/pages/deano03.html","2006-12-23","9K","Nostalgiauk - Deano Wilson","",""," Nostalgiauk - Deano Wilson Deano - up to date... and still With It! Described as a vivacious woman with bright red hair who oozes energy and enthusiasm, Deano was featured in fine magazine article not too long ago, written by Colleen Toms. She was interviewed in the living room of her country home in Paris - and the writer noted that the decor matched her personality - earthy, adventurous, keen and dynamic. The article recalls how Deano won Opportunity Knocks as a 12-year-old - the audiences applause measured on the Clapometer - and later got a recording contract from Columbia. I never had singing lessons, just a natural ability, and singing was what I loved to do she explained. Her first record was released in 1965, and a TV show to promote her LP. The programme was called Little Miss With It, and Deano explained It was probably one of the first music videos made. Her records charted, and she was in high demand for concerts, cabarets and clubs throughout Europe. And she shared the spotlight with the likes of Patti Labelle, Steve Winwood and Tom Jones, and met the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. I was in love with Brian Jones and I was 13 when I met them. We had been on the same television programme and I knew Brian Jones was in the next dressing room, so I asked my mum can we go and say hello? It was Mick Jagger who answered the door, but I wasnt awestruck back them, I think because I was in the business. The band politely greeted their young fan, and Deano recalls They were very sweet to me. In all Dean made around eight records for Columbia. She reflects: Its great being a has-been. Ive got some great memories and I truly consider myself lucky to have done what I did. Im without it now, but then I was still with it, she jokes. Over the next four decades Deano appeared and starred in many musical productions, including The King and I, Victor Victoria and My Fair Lady. Now in her fifties she continues to work hard, through her Tal "); array_files[30]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/nostalgia/deano/pages/deano02.html","2006-12-23","9K","Nostalgiauk - Deano Wilson","",""," Nostalgiauk - Deano Wilson Reprint of a newspaper article from 1968 Shes currently appearing on television, shes just completed an exhausting and successful tour of the booming northern club circuit, and shes hoping to hear any day now of a part in a big new musical. One of the sophisticated stars who leads a fabulous, almost dream-like, life of luxury? Not at all - this is Deano. Completely unspoilt, she is far more excited about the expected arrival of a new sister or brother next month than all the glamour of the show business world which has taken her to its heart. This is Cardiffs own kid who has already shown she has the makings of a big-time star. With a surprisingly mature voice, a bubbnling personality and a lot of joy in life, this 16-year-old girl has topped the bill in clubs and theatres over well-established stars, and has shown that she is worthy of the honour. At home she is very much the family girl. Daughter of Mr Lionel Wilson and his attractive wife Gemma. She has two older brothers, and a big family fan club of uncles, aunts and cousins, as well as the growing group of people who never meet her, but are won over by her exuberance and obvious talent. Deano at home is like everybodys idea of the nice girl next door. Home loving and delighted with her one and only luxury acquisition - a pony bought for her last birthday. She shows a very genuine affection and appreciation of her parents. Mrs Wilson has made all Deanos stage clothes to date, including some original trouser suits, full-length dresses, and the casual teenage clothes Deano loves to wear, her favourite gear is still her riding outfit, or jeans and shirt or jumper. Although she is completely unspoilt by the sort of life which would turn most heads, she does take her career seriously. I hope that if things go well I could start getting parts in musical shows. I just enjoy singing and its fun to do a bit of acting. Watching her excellent performance in the "); array_files[31]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/nostalgia/deano/pages/deano01.html","2006-12-23","7K","Nostalgiauk - Deano Wilson","",""," Nostalgiauk - Deano Wilson Reprint of an article in a TV publication from June 23, 1966 She is just 14 years old, weighs five stone and stands four inches over four feet, yet she was the outright winner of ABC Televisions Opportunity Knocks in September 1965. This is Deano, the Welsh wonder girl who tops the bill at the Club Fiesta, Stockton-on-Tees, for the seven days starting Sunday June 26. Born in Ely, Cardiff, Deano (real name Geraldine Wilson) lives with her parents at the pub in Tiger Bay that was Shirley Basseys local - The Ship and Pilot. She got the name Deano because her younger brother could not pronounce Geraldine! Pert, cute, freckled-faced Deano - holder of the high jump record for her age at the school she attended in Ely - burst into the limelight after her uncle Pat Murphy, a well-known sports journalist in Fleet Street, took her to meet Cyril Stapleton and Geoffrey Everitt of Radio Luxembourg. They were so impressed that it was arranged for Deano to make a record. Then came the national exposure when Hughie Green put her into Opportunity Knocks. She won and received a fantastic response from the voting public - and scores of offers from show business executives, and signed up finally with West One Entertainments. Deano is... a bronze medallist for tap dancing and a first medallist for ballet... a talented impressionist... won the trophy and £1,000 (when aged 12) at the Butlins National Talent contest in 1964... the girl who overcame T.W.W.s no English ruling by singing in French (she is unable to speak Welsh). This dynamic little singer started in show biz when she was 11. She likes horse rising, acting, swimming and mod clothes, and is a Shirley Bassey fan. Her first release on the Columbia label was Just a child in this world. And Deano, the schoolgirl who already earns well over £250 a week, is still only at the start of a brilliant singing career. Click record for an mp3 sample Back to index "); array_files[32]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/nostalgia/deano/index.html","2006-12-23","11K","Nostalgiauk - Deano Wilson","",""," Nostalgiauk - Deano Wilson Find out more... A star is born! Girl next door Up-to-date Latest news Gallery Talk of the Town Welcome to a site which throws the spotlight on a wonderful performer who made it big in the 60s, and still enjoys sharing her talents.At the top of her career, which took off when she won Opportunity Knocks, Deano headlined with some of the great bands of the pop era, and recorded numerous disks and was a big star, whose vocal magic earned the nickname Little Miss With It. And Deano is still with it. Her talent still shines in performance and production in her adopted country, Canada. The curtain has never fallen on her career - and we hope you enjoy this celebration of her sparkling gift. A household name 40 years ago, after winning Opportunity Knocks as a schoolgirl, Welsh singing sensation Deano (Geraldine) Wilson-Rouse now lives in Canada - and still has showbiz in her blood. "); array_files[33]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.joseflocke.co.uk/talk/mission.html","2006-12-23","4K","Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson","",""," Talk of the town Productions, Ontario - Deano Wilson Our Mission/Vision Statement Talk of the Town productions & Theatre School (T.O.T.T.) was established in Brantford as a multi cultural Not for Profit company in 2005. Our aims: - To produce Professional high quality Theatre for adults and children ( musicals, comedies and dramas) To enhance, promote, celebrate and showcase the achievements and talents of our local artists by presenting a broad range of theatrical presentations. To provide educational programs..hands-on-learning experiences in all aspects of theatre (workshops, seminars, summer camps etc) To strive to keep low cost seating, making quality theatre available for everyone. *To work with and help support local service agencies. To seek out corporate sponsors to purchase tickets for underprivileged children, giving them the gift to experience the magical world of theatre. To be recognized as a significant cultural asset by the local community. To Dare to Dream... to create a new spirit in our community.. theatre can speak to us all... it says Theatre that unites as it delights and educates as it entertains Return to home page"); file_count=34;