British Beatles Fan Club

The British Beatles Fan Club (BBFC) is run by fans for fans. We currently have over 800 members and bring together Beatles enthusiasts from the UK and across the world. We publish a highly esteemed quarterly magazine and organise Beatles related events in the London and Liverpool areas and across the UK, including monthly get-togethers in London. For those who can't make it to the meetings we have an on-line chat group for keeping up to date with the latest news and in touch with other fans.

BBFC news archives - 2008

Saturday 29th March 2008

Issue 28 of the British Beatles Fan Club magazine is now on sale and has been posted out to our members.

It features a review of Ringo's visit to Liverpool for the opening of the European Capital of Culture 2008 and a look a the lyrics to his single Liverpool 8.

There's also a feature by Ernie Sutton on the Beatles in Croydon, and a five-page interview with Ken Mansfield, author of The White Book and the former U.S. manager of Apple Records.

View full contents or visit our shop to buy your copy now

Friday 28th March 2008

Lynne Varcoe was the auxiliary nurse who cared for John Lennon's Aunt Mimi in her final years, between 1991-1992. Ernie Sutton of the British Beatles Fan Club speaks to her here about her time caring for Mimi.

Read Ernie Sutton's interview with Lynn Varcoe

Thursday 27th March 2008

SUPERSUPER is one of the fastest growing and most hotly tipped youth media companies in Europe, unique in being the only title speaking to style conscious 16-24 year-olds. Sir Paul McCartney is collaborating with SUPERSUPER Magazine on a special one-off 6 page feature of original drawings especially created for the magazine, giving a rare insight into the artistic and creative mind of one of the greatest musical masterminds of the 21st century. This is the first time Sir Paul has done anything like this and we hope you're as excited with the feature as we are.

To pre-order this issue for delivery by Monday 7th April and be the first to get your hands on one for just £3.99 plus P+P, visit the supersuperstore

Thursday 21st February 2008

[Instamatic Karma - Photographs of John Lennon]

Instamatic Karma, a much anticipated new book of wonderful photos by May Pang will be released on 6th March 2008. It is full of never-before-seen shots depicting a relaxed and playful John Lennon -- eating Chinese food at their East 52nd Street apartment, swimming in Long Island, spending Christmas and a trip to Disneyland with son Julian and hanging out with Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney.

Pang's images span color and black & white, prints and more candid Polaroids, and paint a nimble, effortless and innocent portrait of both a romance and a fascinating time in John Lennon's life.

The British Beatles Fan Club have one first edition hard cover copy of this great book to give away.

Thursday 21st February 2008

The first London Beatles Day of the year takes place on Sunday 20th April 2008 at the usual venue -- the Bonnington Hotel, Southampton Row, WC1. You will find thousands of Beatles items for sale at prices to suit every pocket!

The London Beatles Day was founded in 1990 by Steve Holmes, Rob Batchelor, Keith Badman and Jason Hobbs who between them have attended many conventions and fairs all over Europe and beyond! The London Beatles Day has been attracting Beatles fans from all over the globe ever since, originally 2 shows a year were staged but due to increased demand this was increased to the current 4 shows per year. This enables fab 4 fans to come along and buy and trade their Fabs items on a regular basis keeping their collections updated, and of course to come along to meet all the other fans & collectors in the comfort of the recently refurbished Bonnington Hotel.

Visit our events page to find out about more Beatles events in London, Liverpool and around the UK

Tuesday 19th February 2008

In 1965, John Lennon allowed a drawing of his, called The Fat Budgie, to be used on a Christmas card, sold by Oxfam. It was re-printed in 2007, with the permission of Yoko Ono, to mark the 50th Anniversary of Oxfam producing Christmas cards. For the second time around, the Fat Budgie cards sold like hot cakes, but the British Beatles Fan Club have managed to acquire a limited number which are now for sale in our shop.

A suitable donation has been made by the BBFC to Oxfam for these cards, which will go towards helping Oxfam fight world poverty. The cards were made in the UK from at least 50 per cent recycled paper.

Visit our shop purchase your Fat Budgie card now!

Wednesday 13th February 2008

David Rowley has spent 17 years researching and writing about the music of the Beatles.

His new book, Help! - 50 Songwriting, Recording and Career Tips Used by the Beatles, was released on 11th February 2008. It is the first book to simply explain how the Beatles 'did it'. It gives instructions, signposts and golden rules to aspiring songwriters, singers and musicians on how they can learn from the most successful rock band of all time.

Thursday 31st January 2008

The British Beatles Fan Club were fortunate enough to get a glimpse inside the new Beatles-themed hotel during the opening weekend of Liverpool's Capital of Culture celebrations in January. The Hard Days Night Hotel is situated in Liverpool's North John Street, which runs adjacent to Mathew Street, the site of the famous Cavern Club. The hotel finally opens its doors to the public for the first time tomorrow, 1st February 2008.

Saturday 26th January 2008

The USB wristband version of Ringo Starr's latest album, Liverpool 8, offers a stack of extras over the CD version -- a personal video message, interview and track commentary from Ringo, behind-the-scenes making-of footage from the recording sessions, ringtunes, photos and more.

The British Beatles Fan Club have acquired a (very) limited supply which you can buy now via our shop.

Visit our shop to order your wristband now!

Sunday 20th January 2008

Former Beatles drummer, Pete Best, has launched a new bus-ticketing machine in Merseyside that will help regular passengers and tourists in Liverpool travel easily and cheaply around the city.

Stagecoach Merseyside are to introduce one of the most advanced ticketing machines in the world that will allow passengers to buy weekly passes on board Stagecoach buses, for the first time. The 'state of the art' machines will now make it even easier for passengers to enjoy the cheapest travel on Merseyside.

Sunday 20th January 2008

A brilliant work of cultural history, musical analysis and group biography, Jonathan Gould's Can't Buy Me Love is more than just a book on the Beatles; it's a stunning recreation of the 1960's in England and America through the prism of the world's most iconic band.

The Beatles, perhaps more than any musical act before or since, were a quintessential product of their time, and Gould draws on widely ranging sources of information and imagination to show the unique part they played in the shaping of post-war Britain and America.

Thursday 17th January 2008

John Lennon's sister was among the guests of honour at the launch yesterday of a stunning new exhibition celebrating the life and music of the Beatles.

Julia Baird arrived at Liverpool Central Library for the official opening of the Another Hard Day's Night exhibition, which tells the story of The Beatles' triumphant return to Liverpool after taking the world by storm.

Wednesday 16th January 2008

[Paul, Venice, 1976, © 1976 MPL Communications Ltd., Photographer: Linda McCartney]

James Hyman Gallery and Paul McCartney are delighted to announce an exhibition of photographs by Linda McCartney, running from 24th April--7th June 2008 in London.

This is the first major exhibition of platinum prints by Linda McCartney to be presented in the UK. With the full support of Paul McCartney and his family, this exhibition is the result of a three-year collaboration with gallerist and art historian James Hyman.

Read full details of the Linda McCartney Photographs exhibition

Thursday 10th January 2008

The city of Liverpool, home to the Beatles and the official capital of pop according to the Guinness Book of Records, will soon be playing a hipper tune with the grand opening of Hard Days Night Hotel in February 2008. The hotel opening will coincide with Liverpool's tenure as the 2008 European Capital of Culture.

The Hard Days Night Hotel, a four star boutique hotel set in the heart of the 'Beatles Quarter', is just a stones through away from the world famous Cavern Club where the Beatles first rose to fame. The stunning Grade II listed hotel will feature 110 rooms, including luxury and deluxe rooms and two stunning penthouses -- the specially designed Lennon & McCartney suites -- the Lennon featuring a white grand piano.

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