Forever Keele Issue 10 | 2015 | Page 20

NEWS BBC SPREADS THE ‘NEIL EFFECT’ NATIONWIDE The familiar face of Neil Baldwin has been recognised by much of Keele University’s population since 1960. Following the BBC’s production of “Marvellous” Neil’s fame has now spread across the rest of the country; we at Keele have a celebrity in our midst. “Marvellous” tells Neil’s story from his time performing in a travelling circus, as Nello the Clown, to his arrival at Keele University and also his occupation as Stoke City FC’s kit man and mascot… and a wealth of adventures and acquaintances along the way. Baldwin described his first impressions of Keele: “It was great because it was covered in snow,” he began, “I couldn’t get home that night and I had to stay at Keele. Some students put me up. It was great, and the community hasn’t changed since.” Neil