Jack MvGregor was my uncle and we just found out today that Bemil, his wife, died in February.; This means my mother, his sister, Agnes, is the last of the family and she is feeling very low. Does anyone have any video footage of Jack and Bemil dancing? My mum would love to see him dance again.

Am so sorry for your loss.

" Jock " was a very good friend of mine.. in fact.. I was the one that got him a sponsor for a work visa in the States back in 1963, whilst I was working in LA.
He later Judged for me in a comp. that I ran , and used to use my studio for lessons on occasion.

Many that do not know , and or have not seen he and Bemil dance, should know that they were one of the outstanding couples of the 50s, and made "finals " at pro level regularly .

There is old footage of some 50s comps, that crop up on U tube from time to time.. would venture a guess that they are on one of those

If you let me have your E Mail address I can send you a couple of photos I have of Jack and Bemil.Apart from my parents my first teacher was Bemil and later Jack. It was just after she won the Festival of Britain Beauty Queen Contest. They did create a record when at the " Star " ( that was one of the big ones )which was held each year. They won the Amature Title and exactly one year later made the final in the Professional. Quite a feat. They were very popular. If they were demonstrating at the Hammersmith Palais on strict tempo night you could be sure of a full house. He did take to Japan a movie of the " Star " ( no videos in those days ). Which on it he was in the Professional Final. Bemil had a sister who at that time was a singer with a band in Germany. Best wishes.

Many, many thanks. My email address is nettiethomson@hotmail.co.uk. It is great to learn some new things about my uncle and aunt. I shall certainly search youtube again for some footage. I told my mum what you both told me and she was in tears hearing about her brother. You have helped her to remember a lot about Jack.

Good luck with all you do and, again, many many thanks.

Hi,This is your cousin,your mum was my dads sister,Alex McGregor, you will remember us ,we are alex,donald,marie,may,william and margaret mc gregor,i just found out reading this that aunt Bemil died,is uncle jack still living,this is from MAY MC GREGOR

Nettie. I've got another one if I can find it. I took it myself at the Empress Hall Star Ballroom Championships. It was taken from high in the gallery. Jack and Bemil are the nearest to the camera. Wally Laird is there too dancing Modern. Did your mother come from Gowan . I believe Jack had worked in the Shipyard there . Bemil was a London girl from Highgate I believe. Cheers

Hi Annette

So nice to find you. I have been trying to find out about you your mum and jack.
My oldest child Leanne got married last year, Leanne and her husband took dance lessons from a teacher that was taught by Jack.

If you would email me your phone no i would love to call and have a chat with you.

Margaret Mcgregor/Kyle

Hi

I couldn't believe my eyes when my sister emailed me your letter.
I am netties cousin and was also trying to find out about my family i haven't seen in years. Would you mind emailing me the photos you have of jack and bemil They would be great to show my children as i have spoken to them for many years about jack and bemil and it would be lovely to show my children photos of them.

Thank you so much
Margaret Mcgregor

Margaret. Give me your E-Mail address and they are on their way. There has to be photos of Bemil tucked away in newspapers in the UK. She was Miss Great Britain. Festival of Britain Beauty Queen in 1952.
Bemil used to make her own competition dresses and regulaly won the best dress at the Star Ballroom Championships. Which was sponsored by the Star newspaper, a late afternoon London newspaper.