Ashton Ukrainian Club

Woohoo , would be great to hear Richard marks never satisfied , or lucky fellow if anyone has them , or the starsky and hutch theme tune

12 hours ago, Micksmix said:

Gonna be pretty special 

Might be an idea to check the stage for any rogue items hanging around before Roger's on. Remember when he was on in Carl and Maria's room at Middleton, and he came steaming onto the dance floor with an upright vacuum cleaner in full Freddie Mercury mode

I wasn’t there but I wish I was , that’s just quality funny as fk , thank you everybody for being odd

45 minutes ago, Jumpinjoan said:

Might be an idea to check the stage for any rogue items hanging around before Roger's on. Remember when he was on in Carl and Maria's room at Middleton, and he came steaming onto the dance floor with an upright vacuum cleaner in full Freddie Mercury mode

Well we're into the final week before our year end finale. Down to Fort Lauderdale for some rhythm and soul, courtesy of Luci Jones

Just got myself I nice pair of Christmas dancers for weekend I think I’m gonna need um

3 minutes ago, Stu said:

Just got myself I nice pair of Christmas dancers for weekend I think I’m gonna need um

Premier League Detroit, hope Joan brings this on Saturday!!

Looking forward to the selections from Roger Banks, this always rocks the floor!! Also watch out for a fascinating insight into Rogers time living just down the road in Stalybridge, some amazing stories, keep your eye on the thread for that and much more!!

We're both really looking forward to this one, see you all Saturday

2 minutes ago, Roger Banks said:

We're both really looking forward to this one, see you all Saturday

You'll love it mate!!

Roger is really looking forward to Saturday, as are we, for more reasons than one! Roger is no stranger to the area, as he lived just down the road in Stalybridge, or Staly Vegas, as it's known locally lol circa 83-86

He was DJing at most of the major niters of the time including Warrington Parr Hall, Bradford and Loughborough, whilst running soul nights at Stalybridge Celtic Football Club and was a regular DJ at Hyde Botanical Club circa 87/90.

Roger recalls spending many days at Yanks, formerly Global Records in back Chepstow street, Manchester, a place I visited regularly in the mid 70s. After striking up  a relationship with the owner Ed(Balbier?) he had access to the back vaults, with 1,000s of unsorted boxes of 45s which yielded gems like Harry Starr, Cookie Jackson, Tony Galla , Tony Middleton(Spanish Maiden) and many more WOW!!

Over time amassing a large haul of 45s filled his then house in Blackpool and led to Roger setting up his record sales business, which you will know, still remains active to this day, on here and at venues up and down the country.

Other memorable finds included Spyder Turner on goodtime at a short lived record shop in Stalybridge, near the market and infamous "tripe shop" So a bit of a reunion on the cards on Saturday and of course Roger will be selling some quality 45s as well!!

In the words of Big Maybelle "I just can't wait any longer"!!  

On a rain sodden winter's day, Ashton Ukrainian Club, is on the horizon, shining like a beacon in the darkness!!!

This Saturday December 9th our 2023 finale night!! Don't forget 6 hours of quality soul awaits, as we extend the night, now running 7pm-1am and just £5 admission pay on the door. Our lovely volunteer bar staff have agreed to "let the music play on" Please give what you can to the collection for their sterling efforts on our behalf, it really is appreciated, as are YOU!! The Ashton Faithful!!

Seeing a great year out in fine style, we have assembled a DJ line up, worthy of the occasion!!

Roger Banks will not only be keeping the dancefloor moving, there will be his R+B record sales bar in the lounge area. Roger is no stranger to the area, there's a more in depth profile on the thread, so go check that out and feel free to RSVP the event!!

Phil Dunn will as ever be doubling up up behind the decks and working the door, gonna be a busy boy on Saturday!!

Luci Jones will be ensuring the dance floor is Jumping, with her all action vinyl selections!!

Talking of Jumping, Joan Livsey will be reminding us of some truly memorable nights at Grumpy Soul!!

Team Ukrainian Fixer/A+R man Simon Ingham, will be digging deep, championing the quality lesser played gems and current monster spins!!

Lord Ashton Chris Churm will be rounding off a monumental night in fine style, maybe Helga might just let him play just one more record Ssshhh!!

Lots of messages already, as people eagerly await the night, please, please arrive early!!

On 04/12/2023 at 16:18, Stu said:

Just got myself I nice pair of Christmas dancers for weekend I think I’m gonna need um

A few asking for the DJ times for tomorrow night!!

7pm-8pm Phil Dunn

8pm-9pm Luci Jones

9pm-10pm Simon Ingham

10pm-11pm Jumping Joan

11pm-midnight Roger Banks

Midnight-1am Chris Churm

That moment when you realise you’ve forgot you’re records 

Went to my first one in November. What an atmosphere. Brilliant  venue & friendly crowd. Loved it . Can’t wait for Saturday.

Just brilliant, another super smashing great night I’m still dancing ,, great music all night ,, realy enjoyed, luci Jones ,, and my favourite parkour expert Joan ,,, hope you all have a brill Christmas