Wigan Bashers

[Sooty]

SteveSmith, on 27 Nov 2013 - 4:55 PM, said:

What Teenager would travel the country just for the music?...don`t believe 

I did for exactly 2 years since my first allnighter - didn't need gear, the music was enough - then I did it, didn't need to, just fancied seeing what it was all about.  

 

...and Orotava adds...."Some mates and I did for 4 years..."

 

From a different perspective.....in 1976/7 I recorded 4 tapes with 100 tunes from Wigan and happening venues of the 70's on them around my mate Waynes house. He had been DJing at the school Youth Club and had boots and stuff of the obvious tunes up until then. They stayed in the car from 1980 as my only source of music until 1993. It was the only thing I had or knew about the scene!x I smoked 2 joints over them 18 years and had never taken any proper drugs and had stopped alcohol in 1960 after leaving prison aged 18. I could sing every word and knew every instrument and sound on every tune.....and it kept me 'buzzing' for 18 years.....naturally! Imagine.....1993...for the first time....to dance...to MY music...after 18 years of listening to it.......was something I wanted to be there for from the first record....to the last.....or what was the point in going?! I didn't 'need' drugs to have it away at a doo in 1993.....I chose to take them! Never done an all-nighter in me life...except for staying awake in police cells overnight....hehe.....but....I accepted guided advice and took script dexis by choice. I enjoyued the ability to dance till the last record......but not for one moment was it about 'the drug'...on the scene...for me! Nobody can tell you different! I looked after myself and left others to do their thing which I respected end of.  However....I have been to the V festivals.....and.......I go for 'the drug' EVERYTIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!x I allow meself the excitment of it all  for 1 week eend a year and the music compliments it all no probs!!x Most folk go for it every week-end be it alcohol or drugs.....and as said each to their own. But when it comes to music....I have never needed any drug to enjoy Northern anywhere!!...it is theeeeeee drug..........well I was hooked for 18 years before I knew wot I wos on.....!!!!x Lethal stuff......................................I reckon!!!!x

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SOOTY

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...now....listen up...........we can talk all day about stuff....and I enjoy it as do you all. But sometimes 'action' is needed. Today is that day. The Heritage/Culture plaque.....

 

I  am aware of some of those of you who have contributed towards this. From the £200 quidder donators to the £2 one who said it is all he could afford as he is drug dependent since Wigan but wanted to donate something to commemorate what was....at the time....the best times he has had in his 53 years of life.....and apoligised for not being able to give more. Personally....it meant more hearing of that than a 2 grander.....X Money is easy....passion....sincerity....'giving'....is a different thing.  I am also aware of those who have declined when invited to do so....and who should....in my opinion. I am also aware they are unable to be honest as to why. Politics...personal vendettas.....STICK IT UP YOUR AR*E. The plaque is to commemorate a venue that was 'the peoples'. It is to educate future people.....culture....heritage.....no names or anything on it other than the place they congregated at.....like Stonehenge really. So....the donations target finishes tonight. It has done BRILLIANT and is about £250 short. Drew....who has put this plan together is based in Malta. He is also unemployed but full of sincerity and well founded. His motivation??? His sister. They both frequented Wigan....she took the drug path....he didn't. For most of her life she suffered as a consequence but also paid back through Charitable ways until her recent death.....RIP...X The Rehab unit she worked at has patients whose problems started at Wigan. I am going to meet some of them and those who look after them on the 12th December. Drew's sincerity has ensured that. His passion...was for his Sister. He is still a Soulie/collector today and frequents this forum regularly. So...his reasoning is sound. The Plaque represents us all.....and please tell me why you all in here can't at least match the £2 offered by the guy who certainly couldn't afford it did? Because of him or her....don't cut it with me on this one. So don;'t expect a handshake or sincere smile from me if any of you have stupidly decided to not donate for such unfounded reasons yet offer poverty from your mansion as a pathetic excuse.. You know who you are. Nuff said.

 

Go to the link....make Drews day....and mine.....and pay respects to those folk who were the collateral of what we are discussing in this thread. They exist....in the real world. I hope you don't mind me reminding you all of that in this 'virtual' one. The target is virtually there.......make it happen.........please....THANK YOU...x

 

https://www.justgiving.com/local/project/wigancasino

 

[Winnie :-)]

 

 

 

.and had stopped alcohol in 1960 after leaving prison aged 18.

You're weathering quite well for a 71 year old

Edited November 28, 2013 by Winnie :-)

[Sooty]

.....obviously not a prepared or proof read 'speech' Winnie......!!!!!!!!x I'm learning from Leon off of Gogglebox....them old uns have it too.....!!!hehe!!x

 

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P.S.....edited it....and added a bit. To make myself clear. As I said...I know nothing of all your history's/factioning or fall outs whoever you are. I don't want too either. I got on with all Nationwide whoever accepted or seeked my friendship....and do to this day. For once....put aside your love spats and focus on THE PEOPLE. I showed you how to do it in the 90's. This....is the time for you....to pay penance if you like.....for wasted time...effort and energy that certainly will have been counter productive to the scene overall with such bo**ox. Focus...nobody is gonna remember us in 1,000 years who went anywhere or did what where.....but.....that Plaque...that something happened...will remain.....X Imagine being at Stonehenge when 'togetherness' kicked off at those doo's.........jeeeeez......we ain't lived really!!!!x

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Edited November 28, 2013 by SOOTY

[Sooty]

Target....

 

£1250.00

 

2 hours to go.....

 

Pledged so far.......

 

£1419.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh Happy Day....THANK YOU ALL...X

 

Don't stop.....the extra dosh is going straight to the Rehab centre as described by Drew....

 

Drew Garlick

Lifelong Soul fan and regular of The Casino for over seven years. My late sister used to run the rehab centre where the surplus funds will go. They have patients who's "problems" began at Wigan. They say we had 100,000 members, let's see!! 30 days spread the word please. KTF.

 

LUV...and i mean LOVE...
SOOTY
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I will report back on my visit to the Centre on the 12th December and give feed back from ex Casino folk....as it is.....X

Disclaimer........I have never met Drew I don;t think and I knew of this Plaque through this thread. My posts were made by me....without knowledge to Drew or any request by him. I am independent of al and want to stay that wayl...and said how I felt. My real input starts here. If the centre is up to my expectations....then it will get 50p of every DVD we sell...to start.. 4 other Charity's are benefiting from the proceeds too. This was a late addition to that growing list after being inspired and touched by Drews sincerity and dedication......simple as.

Thank you mate.....and a DVD is on its way to you for your efforts from me....X Proper stuff all round.....job done.....well done the Soul Scene....remembering it's past venues....and people who frequented it....Soulful stuff.......easy done!x (Drew faints.....hehe!x)

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Edit....I mentioned Kev and Richard as 2 of the biggest donators. Russ Winstanley came through with the same today. I have never met him and know nowt. But he deserves to be mentioned in the same way by me as they were....so thank you too Russ....and I look forward to meeting you finally at the 'unveiling gig' being arranged!x

Edited November 28, 2013 by SOOTY