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Maurice Leakey
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posted February 11, 2015 11:34 AM

I hear that the King of 9.5mm, Grahame Newnham, suffered a stroke on 10th February, and is now in hospital.
I am sure that all nine-fivers and Forum members will join me in wishing him a speedy recovery.

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Dominique De Bast
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posted February 11, 2015 11:44 AM

That's a bas new. Grahame has a very complete website about 9,5. Hopefully, he gets better soon.

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Paul Adsett
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posted February 11, 2015 12:01 PM

What tragic news! I just hope it was not too severe a stroke, and that Grahame will fully recover. His contribution to the 9.5mm scene is incalculable.

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Terry Sills
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posted February 11, 2015 12:51 PM

I am so sorry to hear this. He is a most respected authority on 9.5mm and has a very impressive collection. I last saw him at the Curzon museum where he was giving a demonstration with a Buckingham 9.5 showing some wonderful old sound films. A truly great and helpful guy and I wish him a speedy recovery as I'm sure the rest of our fraternity do.

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Harley Jones
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posted February 11, 2015 01:29 PM

I also enjoyed Grahame's Sunday show at the ill- fated Curzon Collection in 2013.
Like many of us he started off modestly as a youngster on 9.5. Today he has probably the best collection in the UK of 9.5 sound films.
I hope he will make a speedy recovery in time for the Pimlico event on 2nd May!

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Mark Mander
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posted February 11, 2015 02:48 PM

Sorry to hear this news, hope he gets well soon.

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Clinton Hunt
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posted February 14, 2015 09:41 PM

I'm sorry to hear that too.....I always use his website for all infomation on 9.5mm films I own or are looking to buy.....get well soon [Smile]

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Dino Everette
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posted February 15, 2015 02:13 AM

THIS IS HORRIBLE NEWS..I just saw him a few months back when I was over there, as he has been one of my longest 9.5 friends...

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Dominique De Bast
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posted February 15, 2015 02:18 AM

Perhaps Maurice will give us fresh news.

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Graham Sinden
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posted February 15, 2015 04:07 AM

Found out last night he is doing very well. Seems like it was only a minor stroke. His speech is slightly slurred but overall hes ok and should make a full recovery soon.

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Dominique De Bast
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posted February 15, 2015 04:50 AM

Thanks, Graham. Glad to hear that. I hope someone can tell him we care.

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Ken Finch
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posted February 16, 2015 11:11 AM

I sent him an email yesterday wishing him a very speedy recovery and best wishes from all of us. Ken Finch.

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Terry Sills
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posted February 16, 2015 11:35 AM

Well done Ken. Heartfelt wishes indeed.

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Maurice Leakey
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posted February 16, 2015 02:39 PM

The latest update is that Grahame suffered a minor stroke.
He was driving his car and felt unwell, so pulled to the side of the road, as he did so it appears he lost control and the car tipped over into a ditch.
It was extremely lucky that a police car was following and was able to realise immediately that Grahame had suffered a stroke.
He has lost the use of one leg and one arm, although both should return to normal.
His speech is not perfect and he has a small clot on the brain.
He is in Southampton Hospital.

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Dave Groves
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posted February 17, 2015 08:24 AM

Very sorry to hear about Grahame. His name seems to have been around forever. Just makes me realise that a lot of us have been around a good few years. An old film collector in my area died recently aged 80. His house was stacked with film stuff. A couple of collectors had a sort through and I gather the rest went to the tip. I'm making sure my wife knows whats to happen with my stuff.So pleased that Grahame is progressing and that things are not as serious as they might have been.

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Maurice Leakey
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posted February 19, 2015 04:22 AM

Now posted on Grahame's Web-Site :-

"Oddly I have just suffered a 'Mini Stroke'.

I am forced to recuperate at my ladyfriend's house so will NOT be answering any e-mails, letters or the telephone until I return home in a few weeks.

Meantime I hope to post the few remaining orders in a few days.

Grahame N (18 February 2015)"

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Dominique De Bast
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posted February 19, 2015 08:46 AM

Thank you for that update, Maurice.

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Clinton Hunt
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posted February 20, 2015 12:50 AM

Although I haven't bought things from him I am sure his customers won't mind waiting for their orders a bit longer [Smile]

getting well is important and good luck [Smile]

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Maurice Leakey
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posted February 23, 2015 02:50 PM

I had an email from Grahame today, he's slowly getting organised, and is now attending to back orders from his customers.

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Maurice Leakey
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posted March 06, 2015 04:23 AM

Received an email from Grahame yesterday.
He hopes to be back home in a few days, he will then be able to get on with the job of "sorting stuff".

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Osi Osgood
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posted March 06, 2015 11:48 AM

I don't know the gentleman personally, but best wishes, none the less! [Smile]

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Dominique De Bast
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posted March 06, 2015 12:50 PM

I'm happy to hear he will be able to be at home, soon.

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Maurice Leakey
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posted March 31, 2015 02:42 PM

I am delighted to report that Grahame is now home again and is answering e-mails, letters and the telephone.
All orders are being posted as soon as possible.
Grahame gives thanks for all the "get well" messages which are much appreciated.

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Andrew Woodcock
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posted March 31, 2015 02:52 PM

I don't know Grahame at all Maurice but very welcome news I am sure to all those who do. Good to see he is now on the mend and thanks for letting everyone know the much awaited reassuring news Maurice. [Smile]

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Terry Sills
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posted March 31, 2015 04:10 PM

Great news - and in the words of Winston Churchill ' Keep buggering on' Grahame.

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