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Simon McConway
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Doncaster, UK
Registered: Jun 2004

posted November 09, 2008 02:36 PM

Tony Churcher has sadly passed away on October 3rd. He was perhaps best known for his regular column in Amateur Cine Enthusiast magazine. After the passing of that magazine, he went on to write regularly for Projections magazine. He could also be seen at Tadley where I believe he took the role of MC. I last spoke to him in August; he was all for D V D but his first love was film. He will sadly be missed. What are your memories?

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Paul Adsett
Film God

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From: USA
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posted November 09, 2008 03:08 PM

Sorry to hear that Simon. I briefly met Tony at the Tadley Convention a couple of years ago, and as you say, he was the very enthusiastic M/C for that event. I wonder who Geoff will now get to fill that role.

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Mark Todd
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posted November 09, 2008 03:08 PM

How sad, a really nice chap. I spoke to him on the phone a few times a few years ago. Always an interesting and pleasant word. RIP.
Best Mark.

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Maurice Leakey
Film God

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From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007

posted November 09, 2008 03:09 PM

Tony sold me some Supaspools. Same diameter as a 1200' spool but a smaller core to hold 1600'.

They were so heavy when loaded with film that my then ST1200 wouldn't take up the full spool!

Tony was always at Tadley (he lived fairly close) and he had time to chat to everybody.

It was a pleasure to have known him.

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David Erskine
Expert Film Handler

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From: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Registered: Aug 2008

posted November 10, 2008 06:44 AM

He was a good bloke - even though he could make me sound like a Trappist monk! I did the Ten Best with him one year down at Joihn Shearsmith's place in Cornwall and we had a great time. He really will be missed.

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Graham Sinden
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From: Kent, UK
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posted November 10, 2008 11:16 AM

Very sad news this. I always read his column in ACE first, such an enjoyable read. I also bought some films from him once and had some very plesent conversations on the phone. He was always pleased to speak to you and pass on any tips ect. about cine.

He will be sadly missed.

Graham S

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peter booth
Master Film Handler

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From: scarborough,north yorkshire
Registered: Jul 2004

posted November 10, 2008 12:01 PM

I never met Tony,I first came across him through ACE magazine and latterly PROJECTIONS magazine.He also reviewed DVD's in ENTERPRISES DVD magazine.He was a great guy to speak to and a phone call could last up to an hour at a time,his enthusiasm for the hobby was tremendous.He will be sadly missed,RIP Tony.Gone but never forgotten,Peter.

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Joe Caruso
Film God

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From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted November 10, 2008 12:37 PM

I never had the pleasure. Please extend my sympathy to his family. He was and always will be huge part of the film tapestry and I have great admiration for his excellent writing - Shorty

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Antoine Orsero
Master Film Handler

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From: marseille france
Registered: Jun 2003

posted November 13, 2008 09:30 AM

I just learned the bad news!

I had known Tony during my purchases Spapool,
but I had never met!

How old was it?

I present my sincere condolences to his family!

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Alan Hayes
Junior
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From: Enfield, Middlesex, UK
Registered: Nov 2008

posted November 14, 2008 12:14 PM

A sad thing to mark my first post to the 8mm Forum. Very sorry to hear this. I knew Tony from his Enterprises DVD reviews.

My sincere condolences to his friends and loved ones.

Alan

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Kevin Faulkner
Film God

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From: Essex UK
Registered: Jun 2003

posted November 15, 2008 12:04 PM

Was it Tony who designed and manufactured the Supaspools?

My sincere condolences to his family!

Kev.

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Maurice Leakey
Film God

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From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007

posted November 15, 2008 02:57 PM

Kev

Yes. Tony made the Supaspools.

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