My Cartoon Award

 

Pleased to say I entered a Cartoon Competition , and came in last…

There was no prize for the winner as it was just for fun , but anyone who got no votes was awarded a virtual Crackerjack pencil.

People of a certain age , and older may remember Fridays at five to five for the compendium of comedy, music and games that was BBC tv’s “ Crackerjack” which ran from the late 1950s to sometime in the Seventies ( I think) with hosts including Eamonn Andrews , Leslie Crowther and Ed “Stewpot” Stewart.

I think Stu “Crush a Grape” Francis was part of the ensemble in the later years…

Anyhow , along with all sorts of exciting prizes kids could win like tennis rackets , train sets , cabbages etc everyone got  a Crackerjack Pencil.

Alongside Blue Peter Badges , these seemed to be the most desirable trophies of my formative years.

Unfortunately , I was far too lazy to win either in the natural way , so it pleases me more than I can say to be the recipient of this overdue , but virtual award.

There are so many people I ought to thank , but the kettle is boiling…

Summer Lovin’ Cartoon Exhibition London June 2024

Just some of the brilliant cartoons on display at The Duke of Greenwich from June 6th.

This is a brand new collection following on from the very well received exhibition in the new year.

I’m very honoured to be sharing space with some of the best known names in the business.

Close up of my two entries can be seen below , but do take the time to see the rest if possible , and perhaps enjoy a meal and a drink in very convivial surroundings…