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KNEES-UP AT THE OLD PEACOCK

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After all the fun and excitement, the long train journey back home was quite boring. Mr Clops and Mr Balls talked a little, had sand­wiches and coffee, and slept a lot. They finally arrived back in Leeds at 10.20pm. As they got into the taxi outside the train station to go home, Mr Clops suggested they stop off at The Old Peacock pub for a drink. Mr Balls agreed. He still … [Read more...] about KNEES-UP AT THE OLD PEACOCK

FAT MAN ON A WINNERS PODIUM

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An Extract From The Book: Mr Clops & Mr Balls – Silverstone By Kelvin Rush.Book Details Mr Clops spotted Mr Balls sat down in the reception area, in one of the comfy chairs, watching the world go by. He was still wearing his panama hat and sunglasses. Mr Clops walked over and sat down next to him. Mr Balls grinned. ‘He’s here look, owd Stirling Moss himself. Everyone’s … [Read more...] about FAT MAN ON A WINNERS PODIUM

WINNIE & THE MILK FLOAT MAN

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An Extract From The Book: Mr Clops & Mr Balls – Silverstone By Kelvin Rush.Book Details Although Mr Clops was extremely disap­pointed that Mr Balls wouldn’t be driving a car, it certainly didn’t dampen his own enthusiasm. He forgot all about Mr Balls, as he arrived at the garage, and was given a white disposable balaclava and a black crash helmet. The anticipation increased … [Read more...] about WINNIE & THE MILK FLOAT MAN

TOO FAT TO DRIVE

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An Extract From The Book: Mr Clops & Mr Balls – Silverstone By Kelvin Rush.Book Details The sun was beating down as the temperature hit ninety degrees. Mr Balls had two really large distinctive sweat bombs under both his armpits and stunk of B.O. ‘It’s very hot Mr Clops, I’m sweating like a good’un, and I stink like a pig. Can I borrow some of your deodorant please?’ Mr … [Read more...] about TOO FAT TO DRIVE

FIRST CLASS ALL THE WAY

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An Extract From The Book: Mr Clops & Mr Balls – Silverstone By Kelvin Rush.Book Details The taxi pulled up outside the house at nine on the dot, and sounded the horn twice. Mr Clops opened the front door and gave the thumbs up to the driver. ‘Two minutes pal!’ he shouted, before pushing the door closed. He picked up his house keys and black leather man-bag from the small … [Read more...] about FIRST CLASS ALL THE WAY

THE BIG DAY HAS FINALLY ARRIVED

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An Extract From The Book: Mr Clops & Mr Balls - Silverstone By Kelvin Rush.Book DetailsThe alarm clock went off at precisely 7.00am. Mr Clops leapt out of bed, like a kid on Christmas morning. He’d been planning this day for several weeks, and now it had finally arrived, he couldn’t contain his excitement. He strode over to the window and drew back the curtains. It was a … [Read more...] about THE BIG DAY HAS FINALLY ARRIVED

BENNY’S PAPER ROUND

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An Extract From The Book: Fish – Operation Electric Man By Kelvin Rush. Book Details The next day I went to see Benny, who lived a few doors down from our house. He ans­wered the door in his pyjamas, and didn’t look well. ‘Are ya coming out Benny?’ I asked. ‘I can’t Fish, I’m made up with cold. Mum said I’ve got to go back to bed. Do ya want the paper round job?’ ‘Yeah I do … [Read more...] about BENNY’S PAPER ROUND

TIME TO FACE THE MUSIC

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An Extract From The Book: Fish – Operation Electric Man By Kelvin Rush. Book Details After spending at least four hours in the park, it was now getting really cold and I was hungry. I’d been sat on the bench for some of the time, going through endless scenarios in my head, most of which made me feel sick to my stomach. I knew I was in for a rough time, especially from dad, and … [Read more...] about TIME TO FACE THE MUSIC

PSYCHO SID

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An Extract From The Book: Fish – Operation Electric Man By Kelvin Rush. Book Details By the time the electric man came to empty the money box, there was only a few quid in there. I knew for certain I would be in big trouble, which is why I legged it to the park, before dad got hold of me. Over a six week period, I’d stolen well over twenty quid, and would now have to suffer the … [Read more...] about PSYCHO SID

THE OPERATION BEGINS

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An Extract From The Book: Fish – Operation Electric Man By Kelvin Rush. Book Details Goody had let me practice many times on his electric meter, until I was confident enough to go it alone. I’d been carefully planning things for the past few weeks, and now it was time to put the plan into action. It had to be carried out in the early morning, when everyone was in bed asleep. I … [Read more...] about THE OPERATION BEGINS