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Daily Record
17 hours ago
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- Daily Record
Scots comedy star Karen Dunbar gave impromptu musical performance accompanied by Lanarkshire band
'Chewin' the Fat' legend took to the stage alongside the Michael Brawley Big Band at Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust belting out the Frank Sinatra hit 'Fly Me to the Moon'. Chewin' the Fat star Karen Dunbar gave an impromptu performance with a Lanarkshire band at a family and community open day. The comedy legend took to the stage alongside the Michael Brawley Big Band at Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust belting out the Frank Sinatra hit Fly Me to the Moon. There was no rehearsal required as she nailed the song in one take in front of a delighted audience. As the band struck up, thrilled Karen grabbed the mic and beamed: "How cool is this? It's brilliant! "I don't want to blow my own trumpet, but I can carry a tune." She gave the song her all and received a standing ovation from the huge gathered crowd. Karen, who was at Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Family and Community Open Day as an honorary guest added: "I can't believe the size and the scope of this place. "It's packed, it's brilliant and actually, I am a bit overwhelmed. "Thanks to the Michael Brawley Big Band - they are magic." The appearance at Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust (GVVT) was part of the Michael Brawley Big Band's 30th anniversary celebrations. The band's schedule in the past year alone has included gigs at the iconic B-listed Kelvingrove Bandstand in Glasgow, Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort, Hamilton Pride and Coatbridge's Summerlee Museum. Uddingston on August 22 at 7pm. This is open to all and donations to charity are welcome on the door. or the band's Facebook page.
Glasgow Times
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Chewin' the Fat star to be guest of honour at Glasgow event
Comic, singer, BAFTA-winning actor and DJ Karen Dunbar will officially "cut the ribbon" at Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust's open day on Sunday, July 27. 'I have a love of buses, and Glasgow - and buses in Glasgow,' says Karen, with a laugh. 'I'm always happy to go to community events when I can, and celebrate the culture of our city and the people who help preserve and honour it.' Karen Dunbar (Image: Karen Dunbar) A spokesperson for the event said: 'GVVT is stocking up on individual fruit trifles as we prepare to welcome a very special guest to our Family and Community Super Sunday. 'Karen Dunbar, star of legendary Chewin' the Fat, at last has escaped the corner shop and found a friend – more than a thousand of them, in fact, who will attend our sparkling, fun event at Bridgeton Bus Garage.' Karen's countless on-screen alter egos in the hit sketch show included the lonely shopkeeper, who took a little too much interest in the lives of her customers, in the hope of sharing a fruit trifle or two with them. The star will kick-start the show at noon, introducing the swinging sound of the Michael Brawley Big Band, supported by Super Sunday newcomers the Jump 'n' Jive Dancers. Other newbies include Ghostbusters Alba, complete with 12-foot-high Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, Ectomobiles and charity merchandise. Other highlights will include toy and art stalls and community groups, including Glasgow North East Foodbank who will gratefully accept donations of tins, jars, pasta and more. (Image: Newsquest) Darth Vader and his Star Wars troopers return along with the classic Tunnock's van, superb model buses and boats, face painters, Wee Happy Shop and Bus, Clippies Café, and a new museum display. Visitors can also test their bus driving skills on the SIM1 simulator and their rowing prowess, courtesy of Clydesdale Rowing Club, and of course, browse around more than 130 vintage buses, lorries and fire engines. The event runs from 11am, with a free vintage bus service running to and from George Square with an added pick-up at Bellgrove Station. More details are available from the GVVT website.
