A 72-year-old Chas & Dave super fan, whose home is crammed full of pictures of the Cockney duo, was given a front row seat for their appearance at the Brentwood Festival – thanks to the Gazette.
Brentwood Festival 2013 - A look backA fan since the comic duo started out 37 years ago, Janice White-Magson has a great affection for them and their work.
The pensioner, of Waterman Way, North Weald, over the years has filled her house with memorabilia and, on hearing of her dedication, the Gazette stepped in to get her to the festival.
Thousands flock to Brentwood Festival to see Chas and DaveCourtesy of a free cab ride from Treble Twenty Taxis, she was ferried from her home to the Brentwood Festival on Friday evening.
After she arrived at the Brentwood Centre, in Doddinghurst Road, reporter Joe Sturdy was on hand to keep her company.
Mrs White-Magson told the Gazette that she could not be more grateful. "I can't believe it, you have been so kind to me.
"I wish there were more people like you people at the Gazette.
"I have been a fan for so long and I have never seen them for free," she said.
"I have met them on loads of occasions though – they're very naughty.
"My favourite is Chas – he is amazing on the piano.
"They are both very talented though. I just still can't believe it.
"My favourite song is the Sideboard Song, it is really good and Chas is brilliant on it."
The Sideboard Song is off the album Don't Give A Monkeys, which was released as a single on August 26, 1979.
The song was in the charts for three weeks and peaked at number 55 on September 15, 1979.
Chas & Dave were the headline act on the main stage.
"It was a really good performance, they did all my favourites. " Mrs White-Magson said.
"I haven't been out all year so I am so thankful – it was so nice.
"The reporter with me was lovely and so was the photographer, everyone has been so kind to me.
"I really love Chas and Dave – they are so naughty.
"My house is full of pictures of them. They're in the lounge, the bathroom, they're everywhere.
"Sometimes people laugh at me when they come round, they must think I am mad."
Mr Sturdy said: "It was a great gig and the atmosphere was great. "Janice was lovely, a real delight.
"She even brought along a folder of pictures of Chas and Dave, she obviously has a place for them in her heart."
