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Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on 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.

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on 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.

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on 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.

Posted by Terry Sills (Member # 3309) on 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.

Posted by Harley Jones (Member # 354) on 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!

Posted by Mark Mander (Member # 340) on February 11, 2015, 02:48 PM:

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

Posted by Clinton Hunt (Member # 2072) on 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]

Posted by Dino Everette (Member # 1378) on 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...

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on February 15, 2015, 02:18 AM:

Perhaps Maurice will give us fresh news.

Posted by Graham Sinden (Member # 431) on 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.

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on February 15, 2015, 04:50 AM:

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

Posted by Ken Finch (Member # 2768) on 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.

Posted by Terry Sills (Member # 3309) on February 16, 2015, 11:35 AM:

Well done Ken. Heartfelt wishes indeed.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on 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.

Posted by Dave Groves (Member # 4685) on 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.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on 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)"

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on February 19, 2015, 08:46 AM:

Thank you for that update, Maurice.

Posted by Clinton Hunt (Member # 2072) on 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]

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on 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.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on 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".

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on March 06, 2015, 11:48 AM:

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

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on March 06, 2015, 12:50 PM:

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

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on 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.

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on 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]

Posted by Terry Sills (Member # 3309) on March 31, 2015, 04:10 PM:

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

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on March 31, 2015, 04:41 PM:

I doubt anyone would get away with that vernacular nowadays Terry! [Big Grin]

Posted by Terry Sills (Member # 3309) on March 31, 2015, 04:50 PM:

No. Nor do we have a great leader like Churchill either!

Posted by Dave Groves (Member # 4685) on April 02, 2015, 11:13 AM:

I keep offering to help the country but no-ones taken my offer up. Should I change my name to Churchill?

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on April 19, 2015, 02:08 PM:

I am pleased to report that a fully recovered Grahame was at the Group 9.5 A.G.M. yesterday (Saturday 18 April) where he presented a programme of 9.5 sound films.

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on April 19, 2015, 03:45 PM:

Indeed, I had a chat with him. I can confirm he's now well.

Posted by Panayotis A. Carayannis (Member # 1220) on April 20, 2015, 03:27 AM:

I too had a chat with him and although I came late,(I missed the shorts),I much enjoyed the feature, EDGE OF THE WORLD which I had never seen before.

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on April 20, 2015, 03:40 AM:

So, you were there and I didn't know !

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