Last updated 09:16, Saturday, 24 May 2008

ALASTAIR Duncan and John Fisher have chosen another west Cumbrian band for Timeline this week.

Portus Albus with Diana Dors. Jimmy McClean is second from left

The name Portus Albus is Latin for a White Harbour (i.e. Whitehaven) which is where the band were based.

Portus Albus were: Jimmy McClean on lead vocals; Dave Proud on guitar; Alan Flynn on bass. All three were previously members of The Inspirations

They were a close-harmony band performing material in a country and folk vein. They performed numbers such as Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town, Gentle on My Mind, Make Me an Island and Pretty Woman. They also did a selection of Four Seasons numbers for which Dave took over the lead vocals. Des Murdoch (formerly of The Invaders) also wrote for them.

As well as playing in the usual Cumbrian venues the band also performed in the north east.

One of their treasured memories was being presented with a trophy by Diana Dors.

Jimmy McClean still performs locally as a solo act. Log on to www.fenderstrat.co.uk for more Cumbrian bands.