The Sons of the Desert Laurel & Hardy movie marathon and invited Sons members from across America to take part in the live, national broadcast. A documentary film about the Sons organization was produced in 1987 by Alexander Marshall: "Revenge of the Sons of the Desert" is a featurette showing the international membership at one of its conventions, with commentary by celebrity guests. An Emmy Award winner, the film is included in the DVD set "The Laurel & Hardy Collection Volume One" (released in 2006). The Michigan tent also started a helper group named after the Laurel and Hardy short "Brats," which is composed of
The Ivor Novello Appreciation Bureau by a concert in the Salon of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. A lilac tree was planted in the grounds of St. John's Church, Littlewick Green, on 10 June 2001. The Honorary Administrator is Nicholas Gaze, and he is assisted by Mary Falby and Chris Sansom. The patrons are the sopranos Marilyn Hill-Smith and Sandra Watkins. The Ivor Novello Appreciation Bureau The Ivor Novello Appreciation Bureau is a voluntary organisation that was formed in Quedgeley, Gloucester, to foster interest in and preserve the memory of the Welsh composer and actor Ivor Novello. An annual 'Ivor Day' event is held in