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RUPERT BEARS BIRTHDAY PARTY IN THE CHILDREN'S WARDS - 4th Nov 1979

Performers at the party
Vivian Woods; Magician
Leila Webster; Comedienne and leader of the community singing
Helen Greer Pianist
Donations

Ulster Hospital.Catering Staff

Rupert Birthday Cake
Daily Express Rupert balloons and masks;
Eason and Son Rupert Bear Annuals to the four children's' wards.
BOC Gas for the balloons
Nestles Chocolates.
The Administrative and Nursing staff Who coped and organised the bedlam of having to shuffle beds around and cope with the huge crowd.

The party was of course also broadcast to the rest of the hospital and this was the famous occasion when Robin attempted to give a commentary on the performance of a Magician.

Ruperrt meets a young patient

A poor copy of a press photo. Robin can be seen behind the bear giving a commentary.
(This was not the "Magician" episode)
Note the balloons and face masks.

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