I am always being asked where did the name Bakerloo Junction originate. It came from a map of the London underground. Don't try and find the location as it doesn't exist. There is a Bakerloo Line but no junction. For the past 35 years people have been trying to find Bakerloo Junction. There was a good reason for the name when I formed the group back in 1974. I wanted to perform on the local cabaret scene. Cabaret Clubs would have been very reluctant to book a folk duo. The name Bakerloo Junction put them off the scent. It only took one performance in a club to convince them that we were an acceptable cabaret act. A folk duo arriving dressed in velvet jackets with bow ties and black patent shoes was most unusual and very impressive. In 1974 I compared a summer season in the Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle. I was convinced that a folk duo would be successful on the cabaret circuit. The second member of the act was Michael Keery. Mike was a lovely singer and a good guitarist and banjo player. I can remember the Saturday afternoon in Lisburn when my wife Pat escorted us around various shops looking for our new outfits. Mike thought we were mad. I have many happy memories of the numerous shows I did with Michael. Our main agent was Billy McCullough (Cuckles). His first booking for us was the Abercorn Club in Belfast - WHOW!! Bakerloo hits the big time. Mr 10% Billy was a real character. It was a pleasure to pay him his money just for the fun. We performed on the cabaret circuit until most of the social clubs disappeared due to firms closing down. By this time a number of other contacts had been established and we enjoyed the very best in local venues. Our next break was being introduced to Emerald Records. We were invited to the recording studio where Mervyn Solomon and George Doherty (studio manager) listened to us singing a few songs. They were impressed - I should think so. The next thing we knew we were offered a recording contract. Here we go! Here we go!

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We're a cross community drama group based in the Lisburn and Hillsborough area of beautiful, sunny Northern Ireland. We have successfully put on productions of Peter Pan, The Wizard of Oz, The King & I and Les Miserables. “Fusion” projects our philosophy of inclusion for all groups of people regardless of race, gender, physical ability, age or religion.

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The club meets on Tuesday evenings for rehearsals. With a strong emphasis on family involvement, this drama club has two main priorities: - To produce high quality pantomimes, plays and entertainment in an atmosphere of good fun - To raise money for charitable causes

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Luce Balloons is a professional balloon company that started trading around 1998. We started out as a home based business and have steadily grown into one of the premier balloon companies in Northern Ireland. In February 2008 we opened our new and improved party store. With the new party store opening it enabled us to develop our Arts & Craft department which is continually expanding with new and exciting lines. We have in stock a large range of Arts & Crafts products that can be used to make everything from a water colour masterpiece to your Christmas cards. We have also sourced items for the “extreme crafter”. If you can’t find what you are looking for give us a call and we will endeavour to get it.

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