Went to see Robert Meadmore at the Pheasantry... in concert .a fab evening of beautiful songs beautiful music, and fun stories with Robert at his best ! lovely audience great to see so many people support him ... all young students should see how to handle a lyric...
Went to see Dame Vera Lynn for meeting re the show on the 18th March
after the meeting very sweet to hear Dougie and Dame Vera discuss the old days of the television
shows they worked on....and then as we were leaving we heard her sing along with Ann Riley
very touching moment...
here is the all line up.. thanks to Scott Taylor !for helping with the name design....
Had a great day in Worksop in Notts
fun master classes with all the students!
they worked their socks off!
Dougie was knocked out by all the cards and messages he received on his birthday!
went for a lovely lunch near us Clos du Marquis with the sun shinning it was like being in the South Of France
Oh how I wish ...
certain friends will love this pic.... Dougie on mobil at the table !!!!!
Seeing the snow drops in the garden and buds on the trees...
the light earlier in the morning ... the later sunsets... ah this is feeling better !
Driving down to my home town and a trip along the seafront brings back so many memories...
here is one of my brothers favourite ...
Today marks the memory day of Lynda my eldest sister who sadly passed away... and today marks the day the family laid her to rest. Think of her every day.... with all my love dear Lynda your bruv xxxx
Dougie Squires Generation Dancers!
A Sunday afternoon spent at Dance Attic with 75 Dancers in rehearsals all doing what they love to do DANCE !
Kicking back time and reforming for one night only for the Dame Vera Lynn 100th Birthday Celebration at the London Palladium on March 18th 2017
With host of stars from the world of Entertainment, It will be a night to remember !
Directed and createdby Dougie Squires MVO OBE Who is bringing together a tribute to the nations wartime Sweet heart and Singing Sensation Star Dame Vera Lynn
The Generation of dancers come from Dougie's dancers of the 50's 60's 70's 80's 90's .
All have been involved in Shows starring Dame Vera from the Young Generation for the BBC, television series to dancing on the VE celebration at Hyde Park
Dancers have flown in from Singapore,Canada,Holland France and the length and breath of the UK. Not only for the show but for the rehearsals as well !
The Dancers all have worked with Dougie and the respect and love for him is unfold
Dougie always brought the best out of you said Sophie Treadwell Great times, amazing travels fabulous shows and life long friends ... Sophie's Career went from being one of Dougie's Dancers inTV shows in the UK and all over the world , The Second generation show in Hong Kong ,Cape Town , and Palm Beach Casino Cannes . she was spotted and became a hostess on Sale of the Century and was one the UK's top photographic commercial models, She then went to live in Paris and performed as a leading lady in Revue, before turning her creative talents to a successful catering company, In the UK. Then back to France to create interiorsDesign for bespoke Chalets ,Where she divides her time between France and Singapore and Thailand creating events for The international Yacht shows .
A joy to see Rosemarie Ford TV presenter Singer Actress , withWest End leading ladies Danielle Carson and Sue Wright, TopTv choreographer Leigh Miles, from" Big Brother' Jackie Travers Guys and Dolls Singing group Martine Howard, Theatre and television actress Tayrn Kay
Just to name a few and the careers of others as diverse as Executive in Tourism in France ,
Dance Theatre Training Schools throughout the UK, Theatrical Agents, Hospitality Events,Photographic stylists, Estate Agent. Pr and Management,Radio Presenter, Fitness Trainers Yoga and pilates teachers,Gym Owner Jewellery designer. Wine importer, account manger at La Maitre,Dog groomer, Head of TV Production company and a Funeral Director
The atmosphere was electric in the studio and working all together brought the energy alive .
Wayne Sleep arrived and was knocked out at the 75 dancers ! 'LETS TAKE THIS ON TOUR!"
Wayne is one of the guest stars appearing in the Dame Vera Lynn Gala
With Dougie at the helm and his assistant Antony Johns choreographing it was like a family being reunited ....
Children from 3j's Theatre arts are appearing in the Dame Vera Lynn 100th birthday celebration
at the London Palladium on 18th March 2017, Went down to take some pics of the kids ..
Who are so excited bless them !
A Sunday afternoon spent at Dance Attic with 75 Dancers in rehearsals all doing what they love to do DANCE !
Kicking back time and reforming for one night only for the Dame Vera Lynn 100th Birthday Celebration at the London Palladium on March 18th 2017
With host of stars from the world of Entertainment, It will be a night to remember !
Directed by Dougie Squires MVO OBE Who is bringing together a tribute to the nations wartime Sweet heart and Singing Sensation Star Dame Vera
The Generation of dancers come from Dougie's dancers of the 50's 60's 70's 80's 90's .
All have been involved in Shows starring Dame Vera from the Young Generation for the BBC television series to dancing on the VE celebration at Hyde Park
Dancers have flown in from Singapore,Canada,Holland France and the length and breath of the UK. Not only for the show but for the rehearsals as well !
The Dancers all have worked with Dougie and the respect and love for him is unfold
Dougie always brought the best out of you said Sophie Treadwell Great times, amazing travels fabulous shows and life long friends ... Sophie's Career went from being one of Dougie's Dancers inTV shows in the UK and all over the world , The Second generation show in Hong Kong ,Cape Town , and Palm Beach Casino Cannes . she was spotted and became a hostess on Sale of the Century and was one the UK's top photographic commercial models, She then went to live in Paris and performed as a leading lady in Revue, before turning her creative talents to a successful catering company, In the UK. Then back to France to create interiorsDesign for bespoke Chalets ,Where she divides her time between France and Singapore and Thailand creating events for The international Yacht shows .
A joy to see Rosemarie Ford TV presenter Singer Actress , West End leading ladies Danielle Carson and Sue Wright, Top choreographer Leigh Miles, from" Big Brother' Jackie Travers Guys and Dolls Singing group Martine Howard, Theatre and television actress Tayrn Kay
just to name a few and the careers of others as diverse as Executive in Tourism in France ,
Dance Theatre Training Schools throughout the UK, Theatrical Agents, Hospitality Events,Photographic stylists, Estate Agent. Pr and Management,Radio Presenter, Fitness tTrainers Yoga and pilates teachers,Gym Owner Jewellery designer. Wine importer, account manger at La Maitre,Dog groomer, Head of TV Production company and a Funeral Director
The atmosphere was electric in the studio and working all together brought the energy alive .
Wayne Sleep arrived and was knocked out at the 75 dancers ! 'LETS TAKE THIS ON TOUR!"
Wayne is one of the guest stars appearing in the Dame Vera Lynn Gala
With Dougie at the helm and his assistant Antony Johns choreographing it was like a family being reunited ....
Great friends of mine have Just launched Winnie Tree Properties in there new branch at
113 White Gate Drive, Blackpool, Lancs
From lettings, sales, management property.
great investments and personal high standard management!
I cannot believe where the past 10 years have gone !
today marked the day we had our civil partnership! 10 years ago or is it 11 !
but just worked we have been together 39 years this year ! I am not that old !lol
First class or the year! was great to see so many dancers who love to dance come !
Always thrilling to see everyone dance again... when everyone dances the years just go out the window and its back to where we were .... special times ....
IT gives me the greatest of pleasure in announcing that Dougie Squires OBE has been honoured with an M.V.O. (Member of the Royal Victorian Order, a dynastic order of knighthood established by Queen Victoria) in recognition of his Services to the Queen, in Her Majesty’s New Year’s Honours list 2017.
2016 has marked a special year for Dougie. Working alongside Simon Brooks Ward and the Horse Power Group, Dougie was Creative and Stage Director of this year’s HRH HER MAJESTY’S 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION at Windsor Great Park, which had a cast of more than 2000 artists, over 1000 horses and was televised to great acclaim for ITV.
Earlier this month, Dougie directed both the finale of the International Horse Show at Olympia (again working alongside the Horse Power Group) and the Christmas Show at St James’s Palace for the ‘Not Forgotten Association’ Charity.
Dougie is currently in rehearsals for the ‘Celebration of Dame Vera Lynn’s 100th Birthday’ at the London Palladium on March 18th, which he is both directing and producing.
Dougie is very humbled and tremendously proud to be granted such an Honour.
Quote from Dougie Squires OBE:
“It may be an obvious cliché but I am overwhelmed and humbled by the news and can only add that I would like to thank all the terrific people I have been lucky enough to know and work with, during the many years of my life doing a job that I love”.
WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE !!! 2016 seem to whisk by !
So many things happened ! A big thanks to all ! for getting me through it !!!
some thrilling moments working on HRH HER MAJESTY'S 90TH BIRTHDAY!
MEMORIES IN THE MEMORY BANK... Thanks to all I worked with this year, made some great friends , and I marvel at four great guys from Birds College I was honoured to work with through out the year ... I admire their talents and wish them every success for their future careers!! Wish all the gang in Blackpool all the best for 2017, and all the students at Phil Winston's Theatreworks THERE IS SUCH GREAT FRESH NEW TALENT...
This year we all got back together! ... THE SECOND GENERATION dancers from long ago... it started out as a reunion ... and the fed back was wonderful... so monthly classes happen now... it has been fabulous seeing everyone again very special indeed the wonders of social media! !
Really has been terrific ...
..special thanks to my family for all the love and support, that they always give me.....
a big kiss to the one and only Judy..... a fabulous lady !
2 special friends, you know who you are !!! Thanks for always being there for me and putting up with me !!!...
and lastly my rock Dougie... so proud of him...
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall meets some of the cast of the Olympia International Horse Show!
