Rumours (Blake's 7 newsletter)

Rumours is a gen Blake's 7 fan club newsletter.
Each issue contains letters from fans, as well as some from the stars of the show, commentaries, cartoons (most editions), some have short stories, info on zines coming out, and synopsis or reviews of episodes of the show.
==Issue 1==
Rumors v.1 n.1 was published in June 1981.
==Issue 2==
Rumors v.1 n.2 was published in August 1981.
==Issue 3==
Rumors v.1 n.3 was published in October 1981.
==Issue 4==
Rumors v.1 n.4 was published in December 1981.
==Issue 5==
Rumors v.1 n.5 was published in February 1982.
==Issue 6==
Rumors v.1 n.6 was published in April 1982 and contains 22 pages.
"The first page is an editorial and general info about the newsletter. Next come several pages of letters including one from Paul Darrow and from ABC. Also a recurring segment called "What the Actors Are Doing" which lists current (in 1982) projects the actors were involved in. Then there is a review/report of a convention trip, then an ad for new issue of Gambit (fanzine), then an episode review with interesting commentary of Redemption, ep. I, Season 2. The following page has a word search puzzle... Next is a page of background information on Terry Nation, then a short-short story by Sue Bursztynski (just 2 paragraphs), Next is an article entitled "Avon Does Care!" which resembles a story to me, more than an article. (it runs for 2 pages). The following page has info on a competition, then announcement of another competition, a list of "Avon Anagrams with Cryptic Clues)... and at the bottom of the page, a small cartoon. Next is advertisements for all kinds of things (photos, stickers, notepaper, zines), then a section on "Penfriends" available to correspond with. Then there is a list of clubs, zines, Star Trek clubs, conventions, and "other" stuff. The last page is a synopsis of the episode "Blake". The editorial says the synopsis of the last episode was requested by many members, but specifically NOT requested by others, so the editor made it the absolute last thing in the issue, so those who don't want to read it know where not to look, I guess." a fan selling this issue on eBay in 2016
File:rum6-1.jpg|from issue #6
File:rum6-2.jpg|from issue #6
File:rum6-3.jpg|from issue #6
==Issue 7==
Rumors v.2 n.1 was published in June 1982 and contains 26 pages.
"The first page is an editorial and general info about the newsletter. Next come several pages of letters including one from Jacqueline Pearce and another from Vere Lorrimer and another from Dudley Simpson. Also a recurring segment called "What the Actors Are Doing" which lists current (in 1982) projects the actors were involved in. Then there is an excerpt from a "My Trip" article by Marilyyne Cromarty, (I found it mildly interesting), there is a short cartoon strip, and then there is a critique of "Blake's Seven Monthly" ... then there is an ad for Gambit, and extract from "The Galactic Times", then a word search puzzle... Next is a review "To Earn Such Loyalty" examination of Avon's relationship with Blake in the episodes Horizon, Pressure Point and Trial. Next is information on Brian Croucher, appearances on shows, etc. Then a full page of comics (page 17), then a short story? Entitled "Subject: Terminal Avonitis Plague Warning" (the editor wrote a note before the "story" that reads "..Not sure WHAT this is folks, perhaps one of you can enlighten me! - R." Next is a very short couple of paragraphs story, then info on the competition for the issue. On page 21 is a review of "The Epic" by Anna Wakenshaw. then some advertisements, penfriends list, fanzines and club lists." a fan selling this issue on eBay in 2016
File:rum7-1.jpg|from issue #7
File:rum7-2.jpg|from issue #7
File:rum7-3.jpg|from issue #7
File:rum7-4.jpg|from issue #7
==Issue 8==
Rumors v.2 n.2 was published in August 1982 and contains 20 pages.
"The first page is an editorial and general info about the newsletter. Next come several pages of letters. Also a recurring segment called "What the Actors Are Doing" which lists current (in 1982) projects the actors were involved in. And another segment called "Star-Spot" which seems to be similar to What the Actors Are Doing, but with other actors. Then there is a report on Blake's 7 fandom entitled "That Weekend", then a report of a meeting in New South Wales, then a review of "City at the Edge of the World", Information on David Jackson, a short poem by Narrelle Harris, a word search puzzle... a short story entitled "Senator Avon's Arrival at the Galactic Senate" by Sheila Tracy, then a full page comic, competition results, an article on Cally, announcement of new competition, Penfriends listings, Advertisements, club, convention and other listings, and there is a final back cover, plain white last page." a fan selling this issue on eBay in 2016
File:rum8-1.jpg|from issue #8
File:rum8-2.jpg|from issue #8
==Issue 9==
Rumors v.2 n.3 was published in October 1982 and contains 27 pages.
"The first page is an editorial and general info about the newsletter. Next come letters including a lengthy one from Vere Lorrimer and another from Paul Darrow. Also a recurring segment called "What the Actors Are Doing" which lists current (in 1982) projects the actors were involved in. And another segment called "Star-Spot" which seems to be similar to What the Actors Are Doing, but with other actors. then there are more letters from members. an ad for Gambit, Then an excerpt from "The Book of Seven" , next "An Astrological Dissertation" (Avon is a Scorpio), then a ... word search puzzle, Next, a review of "Deathwatch - A Taste of Armegeddon", Information on Jan Chappell, a full page comic, a short story entitled "Without a Doubt..." by Monica Mitchell, announcement of new competition, Synopsis of "Judgement Day", another short short story "How He Paid The Bills" by "The Writer", ANOTHER short-short story "You Can't Take It With You" by T.A., Penfriends listings, Advertisements, club, convention and other listings, REVIEW of B7 Complex No. 1, and there is a final back cover, plain white last page. " a fan selling this issue on eBay in 2016
File:rum9-1.jpg|from issue #9
File:rum9-2.jpg|from issue #9
File:rum9-3.jpg|from issue #9
==Issue 10==
Rumors v.2 n.4 was published in December 1982 and contains 29 pages.
"The first page is an editorial and general info about the newsletter. Next come letters including one from Peter Tuddenham and another short one from Brian Croucher. Also a recurring segment called "What the Actors Are Doing" which lists current (in 1982) projects the actors were involved in. And another segment called "Star-Spot" which seems to be similar to What the Actors Are Doing, but with other actors. then there are more letters from members. an ad for Gambit, Then an article "Blake: Just a Question of Leadership?"(several pages) then a word search. Next comes a report on ConQuest '82 by Danny Murphy; then Information on Geoffrey Burridge; A review of "Rumours of Death" by David McKinlay; Competition announcements, Short Story "Good Morning!" by Narrelle Harris; and the last competition entry from Danny Murphy for 1st episode 5th season entitled "Resurrection The Blake's Seven Christmas Special" (short-short story); Penfriends listings, Full page Comics; Advertisements, club, convention and other listings, REVIEW of B7 Complex No. 2, and there is a final back cover, with Christmas themed art." a fan selling this issue on eBay in 2016
File:rum10-1.jpg|from issue #10
File:rum10-2.jpg|from issue #10
File:rum10-3.jpg|from issue #10
File:rum10-4.jpg|from issue #10, the back cover
==References==
Category:Club Zines
Category:Blake's 7 Zines
Category:1980s