Torch Reunion Charities

[Jez Jones]

Torch Reunion 2021

Ian Cunliffe on the mobile phone to Jez Jones...

IC....... "so youve given my 30min spot to Chris Lalor, why?"

JEZ......" Lalor told me you'd sold all your records and he could do a whole hour"

IC .......".Did he????????????? he's coming up the drive as we speak"

IC........"take that you old fart"

CL....... "do that again Ian and I'll put you on your arse Cunliffe"

Donnelly, I wish you would stop this-----------just scatter gunned me cornflakes over the wall lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Guest]

Donnelly, I wish you would stop this-----------just scatter gunned me cornflakes over the wall lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I cannot practice anywhere for my sponsored Torch Reunion Discovating without being seen .

Come on - own up : who posted this on the internet ?

Malc

[Guest]

Just nearly wazzed myself laughing ....... please tell me this is NOT Donnelly

Malc

Edited August 2, 2010 by Malc Burton

[Guest julie s]

i.ll pledge 20 quid if paul donnelly andj jez dance with me to this record:thumbsup: open the door to your heart by darrell banks i know this stuff to is wot u all dance to and malc is doin his

discovating to but this is special to me xxx

Edited August 7, 2010 by julie s

[Guest julie s]

lizzie are you in on this one "

[lizziep]

lizzie are you in on this one "

One hundred per cent girl - count me in xx

[Jez Jones]

i.ll pledge 20 quid if paul donnelly andj jez dance with me to this record:thumbsup: open the door to your heart by darrell banks i know this stuff to is wot u dancin to but malc is doin his

to but this is special to me xxx is

I reckon yer got yerself a deal there jules:thumbsup:

[Pauldonnelly]

John Wayne discovers that the copy of The Sweet Things ~ I'm in a World of Trouble he'd purchased from Julian Bentley the week before at the Torch was a bootleg, Jez jones wades in after 9 secs to help him.

I never knew the raliings separating the entrance area from the dance pit at the Torch were made of paper

After 24 secs

John Wayne says "why ya helping me mate"

Jez says " I brought one as well"

After 31 secs

Matchie gets Watney Brown Ale bottle on the head

After 50 secs

Sue Hey on the balcony turns to Chris Burton and yells " this'lll cost you a small fortune to put this fooker right Chris "

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThmqXmMGL-I&feature=related

Edited August 7, 2010 by PaulDonnelly

[Guest suehey]

I'm not happy I look like a right old bat.................on the clip..................on the cllip!!!

[Guest]

Imagine the scene .....

2,524 miles from home ....... and once more the old adage is true that " You can take the man out of that street , but you can't take that street out of the man "

Malc

[Jez Jones]

John Wayne discovers that the copy of The Sweet Things ~ I'm in a World of Trouble he'd purchased from Julian Bentley the week before at the Torch was a bootleg, Jez jones wades in after 9 secs to help him.

I never knew the raliings separating the entrance area from the dance pit at the Torch were made of paper

After 24 secs

John Wayne says "why ya helping me mate"

Jez says " I brought one as well"

After 31 secs

Matchie gets Watney Brown Ale bottle on the head

After 50 secs

Sue Hey on the balcony turns to Chris Burton and yells " this'lll cost you a small fortune to put this fooker right Chris "

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThmqXmMGL-I&feature=related

Classic again mate-----still laughing at CB on the balcony:D:D

[Pauldonnelly]

Imagine the scene .....

2,524 miles from home ....... and once more the old adage is true that " You can take the man out of that street , but you can't take that street out of the man "

Malc

Possibly the best collection of Alan Day tank tops I've ever seen

[Guest]

Possibly the best collection of Alan Day tank tops I've ever seen

Malc

[Guest POTTERIESPECK]

Just a few photo's i thought some of you old'ens might be interseted in. a few pictures of the torch prior to it's opening and one of barmey Barry with the 60's group the APPLEJACKS.

[Guest]

Torch Reunion 2010 Charity CD

Alan Day . Tony Jebb and Martyn Ellis Live At The Torch 1972

Simply ooooooooooooooozing atmosphere and recaling the majesty of The Torch , and for a 38 year old cassette taped recording , the sound quality of the records played and DJ announcements are absolutely first class . Includes the sartorial elegance of Alan Day , announcing that Tony Jebb is on after him , telling all and sundry that he is handing over to " The north's number one spinner - what a load of crap "

The CD features excerpts from spots by Alan Day , Tony Jebb and Martyn Ellis , spinning Torch monsters like Gerry and Paul , Luther Ingram , Jerry Cook and Duke Browner .

The CD will be on sale at The Ryan Hall during the day / night of October 23rd priced £5 , with every £5 paid going to the three selected Torch Reunion 2010 charities .

If you are unable to attend ( should have bought your ticket early ) and wish to puchase a copy of the CD , I am taking orders for postal delivery . Please email me at burtonmalc@yahoo.co.uk with your name and number required , and I will place you on the list to receive a copy , and will contact you back by email when they are ready .

Shameless and unmitigated bump ..................

Why not ? it for Charidee after all

Let's be having those orders !!

Malc

Edited August 13, 2010 by Malc Burton

[Guest]

Just a few photo's i thought some of you old'ens might be interseted in. a few pictures of the torch prior to it's opening and one of barmey Barry with the 60's group the APPLEJACKS.

Absolutely Brilliant !!!!

Trust Barry to be sitting next to Megan Davies .......

Thank you for posting them

Malc

[Guest julie s]

excellent photo,s, now i know what it looked like inside xx julie

[Chris L]

Just a few photo's i thought some of you old'ens might be interseted in. a few pictures of the torch prior to it's opening and one of barmey Barry with the 60's group the APPLEJACKS.

Mega photos dude , that one with the Applejacks, have you the rights ?

[Guest POTTERIESPECK]

Mega photos dude , that one with the Applejacks, have you the rights ?

Sorry no Chris, they're from the local rag the SENTINEL.

[Guest]

[ Sorry no Chris, they're from the local rag the SENTINEL.

[Guest julie s]

webby is still on for the sponsored silence any takers?

[Guest JIM BARRY]

it's o.k to collect at old trafford now.......only problem is they all come from down south and won't have heard of the torch.....best to wait till they are playing stoke..wigan or city.

[Guest julie s]

good idea mate everybody knows webby so they will give xx are you coming to the torch reunion?

[Pauldonnelly]

1972, oh what a year

It was full of fighting, fashion and gear

It was the odd pint of Double Diamiond & Ben Truman beer

It was Boro's hangouts The Metho, The Bell and Oak

It was French Blues and the way we choked

It was Terrace culture with kick to kill

It was being one step ahead of the Old Bill

It was Terry Jacks and "season in the sun"

It was "we've got Cobblers on the run"

It was the SelectaDisc list arriving by post

It was ringing Arkwright Street so you could boast

It was meeting at 6pm for a journey to Bletsoe

It was wondering how 8 would fit into an Austin Allegro

It was blokes from up North who told us about this club in Stoke

It was Eddie Din who said "lets go up there they seem nice folk"

It was me Terry and Vheat who went up there on Feb 10th 1973,

The rest is as they say " History"

37 years on its time to go back

Can't wait for 1pm under the Plaque

Sat October 23rd....The Tunstall Torch Reunion

[Jez Jones]

1972, oh what a year

It was full of fighting, fashion and gear

It was the odd pint of Double Diamiond & Ben Truman beer

It was Boro's hangouts The Metho, The Bell and Oak

It was French Blues and the way we choked

It was Terrace culture with kick to kill

It was being one step ahead of the Old Bill

It was Terry Jacks and "season in the sun"

It was "we've got Cobblers on the run"

It was the SelectaDisc list arriving by post

It was ringing Arkwright Street so you could boast

It was meeting at 6pm for a journey to Bletsoe

It was wondering how 8 would fit into an Austin Allegro

It was blokes from up North who told us about this club in Stoke

It was Eddie Din who said "lets go up there they seem nice folk"

It was me Terry and Vheat who went up there on Feb 10th 1973,

The rest is as they say " History"

37 years on its time to go back

Can't wait for 1pm under the Plaque

Sat October 23rd....The Tunstall Torch Reunion

nice one ----Peterborough's Poet Laureate:D

[Guest Dave Turner]

1972, oh what a year

It was full of fighting, fashion and gear

It was the odd pint of Double Diamiond & Ben Truman beer

It was Boro's hangouts The Metho, The Bell and Oak

It was French Blues and the way we choked

It was Terrace culture with kick to kill

It was being one step ahead of the Old Bill

It was Terry Jacks and "season in the sun"

It was "we've got Cobblers on the run"

It was the SelectaDisc list arriving by post

It was ringing Arkwright Street so you could boast

It was meeting at 6pm for a journey to Bletsoe

It was wondering how 8 would fit into an Austin Allegro

It was blokes from up North who told us about this club in Stoke

It was Eddie Din who said "lets go up there they seem nice folk"

It was me Terry and Vheat who went up there on Feb 10th 1973,

The rest is as they say " History"

37 years on its time to go back

Can't wait for 1pm under the Plaque

Sat October 23rd....The Tunstall Torch Reunion

Yoi barstard yoi nicked thart off moi LP

[Guest]

Yoi barstard yoi nicked thart off moi LP

By the look on Pam's face , is the album called " Oi Loike Them Bustaids " ?

Here is another brilliant ode - cannot remember the name of the author : anyone confirm ?

In a place called Tunstall, near Stoke-on-Trent

A very special club, that I did frequent

By road or rail, we all made our way there

How we got home well we just didn't care

Because to dance all night, was our thing

To Sam and Kitty, or "Shingaling"

The Kingspinners played, the whole night through

Eddie Parker, The Shakers and "I Still Love You"

One week there would be, a brand new sound

The next it was yours, for just a pound

Hoagy Lands, Rose Battiste, and Nolan Chance

Roy Hamilton and Little Caesar, made everybody dance

The Torch fans danced, the night away

Showing off the steps, they practiced each day

Some sliding and spinning, others seemed to flaot around

These were the very best dancers, there were to be found

I've Been Hurt "Landslide", and "He Who Picks a Rose"

"Rat Race" "Thumb a Ride", the list just grows

"Personally" "I'm Standing", "Crying Over You"

"Angel Baby" "One in a Million", and "What Would I do"

Junior Walker, Bob and Earl, and Doris Troy

Fontella Bass, Edwin Starr, they were all a joy

But When "Live at the Torch", was recorded by Major Lance

It was one night there wasn't, any room to dance

Each morning all too soon, when it was time to go

Jimmy Radcliffe rang out loud, to finish off the show

As the soul fans made, their way out of the door

They all knew that they, would be back for sure

When I look back on the Torch, the thing that stands out

I feel honoured to have been, of this I have no doubt

The Golden Torch may be 37 years gone

But in my heart, The Torch lives - Right On!!

Malc

Edited August 25, 2010 by Malc Burton

[Pauldonnelly]

By the look on Pam's face , is the album called " Oi Loike Them Bustaids "

Here is another brilliant ode - cannot remember the name of the author : anyone confirm ?

In a place called Tunstall, near Stoke-on-Trent

A very special club, that I did frequent

By road or rail, we all made our way there

How we got home well we just didn't care

Because to dance all night, was our thing

To Sam and Kitty, or "Shingaling"

The Kingspinners played, the whole night through

Eddie Parker, The Shakers and "I Still Love You"

One week there would be, a brand new sound

The next it was yours, for just a pound

Hoagy Lands, Rose Battiste, and Nolan Chance

Roy Hamilton and Little Caesar, made everybody dance

The Torch fans danced, the night away

Showing off the steps, they practiced each day

Some sliding and spinning, others seemed to flaot around

These were the very best dancers, there were to be found

I've Been Hurt "Landslide", and "He Who Picks a Rose"

"Rat Race" "Thumb a Ride", the list just grows

"Personally" "I'm Standing", "Crying Over You"

"Angel Baby" "One in a Million", and "What Would I do"

Junior Walker, Bob and Earl, and Doris Troy

Fontella Bass, Edwin Starr, they were all a joy

But When "Live at the Torch", was recorded by Major Lance

It was one night there wasn't, any room to dance

Each morning all too soon, when it was time to go

Jimmy Radcliffe rang out loud, to finish off the show

As the soul fans made, their way out of the door

They all knew that they, would be back for sure

When I look back on the Torch, the thing that stands out

I feel honoured to have been, of this I have no doubt

The Golden Torch may be 37 years gone

But in my heart, The Torch lives - Right On!!

Malc

[Guest julie s]

malc thats fantastic where did you find that xx julie:thumbsup: :D

[Guest]

malc thats fantastic where did you find that xx julie:thumbsup:

It was sent to me last year .

Sadly , as I stated when posting it , I cannot remember who the author is / was .

It was written in 2008 , , and I took poetic license with it when posting it to bring it " up to date " , as the original line towards the end , states " The Golden Torch may be 35 years gone , But in my heart, The Torch lives - Right On !! " .

It is a wonderful and correctly descriptive ode to a very special venue and time .

Malc

Edited August 27, 2010 by Malc Burton

[Guest yorks old boys]

come on guys any suggestions julie xx

hello what charity is this

[Guest]

hello what charity is this

The three chosen Torch Reunion charities for 2010 are

Downs Syndrome Derby

Kidney Research UK

McMillan Nurses

Once again , please may I state on behalf of all of us who are involved with The Torch Reunion , our pleasure in being associated with the three charities for this year .

Malc

Edited August 27, 2010 by Malc Burton

[Guest julie s]

Here,here xx

[dthedrug]

come on guys any suggestions julie xx

Hi AlL.....WHAT DO YOU THINK!? THE POSTER LURKS UNDER THE SCRIPT??? AS I AM SO POOR! THIS WILL BE MY CONTROBUTION:whistling: IT'S NOT FINISHED, THIIS IS A DRAFT COPY Okeh! the finished poster is the Dogs and will be limited to 10 copys the raffel being #1 of 10

DAVE KIL

I THINK IT LOOKS QUITE GOOD NOW!

[Jez Jones]

Hi AlL.....WHAT DO YOU THINK!? THE POSTER LURKS UNDER THE SCRIPT??? AS I AM SO POOR! THIS WILL BE MY CONTROBUTION:whistling: IT'S NOT FINISHED, THIIS IS A DRAFT COPY Okeh! the finished poster is the Dogs and will be limited to 10 copys the raffel being #1 of 10

DAVE KIL

I THINK IT LOOKS QUITE GOOD NOW!

Thats bloody brilliant Dave--nice one mate:thumbsup:

[Nige Brown]

Thats bloody brilliant Dave--nice one mate:thumbsup:

Please dont think im bein piccy Dave posters brill but,,,,,,

but its DAVE EVISON , KIETH MINSHULL

Edited August 31, 2010 by Nige Brown

[Guest julie s]

well spotted nige:hatsoff2:

[Guest proudlove]

Please dont think im bein piccy Dave posters brill but,,,,,,

but its DAVE EVISON , KIETH MINSHULL

Nige.....................its Keith Minshull

and Alan Day.

[Guest julie s]

proof reading again steve xx:thumbsup:

[Nige Brown]

Nige.....................its Keith Minshull

and Alan Day.

Lol lol Nice One!! I shoulda gone to,,,,,,,,, Spec Savers !

[Guest julie s]

then you could see clearly now the rain has gone xx:thumbsup:

[Guest]

then you could see clearly now the rain has gone xx:thumbsup:

Plus all the obstacles that were in your way , and saw the rainbow you had been praying for .........

Malc

Edited September 1, 2010 by Malc Burton

[Guest]

In respect of the above posts # 197 and # 198 .......

Weather forecast for the meet up in Hose Street at 1 PM on October 23rd ....... " It's gonna be a bright , bright , bright, bright sun shiny day "

Malc

Edited September 1, 2010 by Malc Burton

[Guest]

Rumour has it that Nige Brown will be doing a fundraising Roy C " Stars In Your Eyes " tribute on October 23rd .

If you do Nige , please only sing " Shotgun Wedding " once

Malc

Edited September 1, 2010 by Malc Burton

[Pauldonnelly]

some weeks ago I pledged £500 toward the Torch Reunion Charity's specifically hoping that Jez would add https://www.sense.org.uk/'>https://www.sense.org.uk/ to the other three nominated, Jez confirmed at the ACOW that he would therefore it's game on

Thank you to everybody who supported the ACOW, together we rasied £109.63p which will be donated to the Torch Reunion 2010 Charity fund which will now include https://www.sense.org.uk/'>https://www.sense.org.uk/ add that to the £25 donated by Barry Mathews and the £160 raised via the Wellingboro all dayer we are now only need to raise £205 which we should raise this weekend.

PD

[Guest]

some weeks ago I pledged £500 toward the Torch Reunion Charity's specifically hoping that Jez would add https://www.sense.org.uk/'>https://www.sense.org.uk/ to the other three nominated, Jez confirmed at the ACOW that he would therefore it's game on

Thank you to everybody who supported the ACOW, together we rasied £109.63p which will be donated to the Torch Reunion 2010 Charity fund which will now include https://www.sense.org.uk/'>https://www.sense.org.uk/ add that to the £25 donated by Barry Mathews and the £160 raised via the Wellingboro all dayer we are now only need to raise £205 which we should raise this weekend.

PD

Brilliant Paul , absolutely brilliant

Malc

[Jez Jones]

some weeks ago I pledged £500 toward the Torch Reunion Charity's specifically hoping that Jez would add https://www.sense.org.uk/ to the other three nominated, Jez confirmed at the ACOW that he would therefore it's game on

Thank you to everybody who supported the ACOW, together we rasied £109.63p which will be donated to the Torch Reunion 2010 Charity fund which will now include https://www.sense.org.uk/ add that to the £25 donated by Barry Mathews and the £160 raised via the Wellingboro all dayer we are now only need to raise £205 which we should raise this weekend.

PD

Yep https://www.sense.org.uk/ is certainly a worthy cause and we will be delighted to add this to the existing 3 charities.

great stuff:thumbsup:

[Guest]

Yep https://www.sense.org.uk/ is certainly a worthy cause and we will be delighted to add this to the existing 3 charities.

great stuff:thumbsup:

Agreed Mr J , agreed

Malc

[Guest julie s]

good charity paul hope siemens can help xx

[Pauldonnelly]

some weeks ago I pledged £500 toward the Torch Reunion Charity's specifically hoping that Jez would add https://www.sense.org.uk/'>https://www.sense.org.uk/ to the other three nominated, Jez confirmed at the ACOW that he would therefore it's game on

Thank you to everybody who supported the ACOW, together we rasied £109.63p which will be donated to the Torch Reunion 2010 Charity fund which will now include https://www.sense.org.uk/'>https://www.sense.org.uk/ add that to the £25 donated by Barry Mathews and the £160 raised via the Wellingboro all dayer we are now only need to raise £205 which we should raise this weekend.

PD

now up to £396.27p...