Oddfellows Reunion - Leicester 25th May 2014

Just wanted to let you all know there is an Oddfellows reunion booked in Leicester at the original Nottingham Oddfellows Club venue that the nighters were held at in the 1980's.

The date is bank holiday Sunday May 25th 2014, and it will run from 8pm - 2am in 3 rooms (although we are trying to start from 5pm - to allow everybody to catch up early doors but are waiting to have that confirmed.)

To date 6 original DJ's are booked with a little bit more to do in that area. Finalised details will be posted up soon regarding tickets and confirmed times etc. The challenge will be to connect with all of the guys who used to attend and make them aware of the event as the numbers allowed in by the club are a lot less than what I expect will want to attend.

I will update S.S. over the next week or so, but please PM me, email me; ally.mayer@pyrint.com or call 07971 596679, if you have any questions, regards

Ally Mayer

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Leicester Oddfellows Allnighter Reunion, Nottingham Oddfellows Club, Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 1WB,

Sunday 25 May, 2014, 5pm - 2am.

Original DJ's, Brian Rae, Gary Rushbrooke, Adam, Dave Evison, Ally Mayer, Tony Clayton, Keb Darge (European tour dates permitting), Kev Draper, Rob Smith.

Free Commemorative Patch, CD and reunion badge plus a set of 6 stickers (1 sticker of each anniversary patch + new patch design) for the first 500 people in.

Advance Tickets available £12 each plus £1.50 per order postage, Payment by Paypal to Oddfellows@pyrint.com or by cheque payable to A.Mayer, Oddfellows Reunion, C/O Pyramid, Unit A, Bruce Way, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6HP. Please provide names, address and email / mob details for all tickets ordered (if known).

This will definitely sell out I think but if there is any space left on the night the admission will be £15 on the door. We will start at 5PM in the original concert hall upstairs and also with the middle room downstairs. We will have the third room downstairs from 11PM (they have to let their members have the Sunday night Bingo!).

Enquiries Ally Mayer 07971 596679, Oddfellows@pyrint.com

sharmo 1Jan 21 2014 10:16 AM

It's a great shame about this as a lot of us were coming but fancy putting this on while Skegness weekender is on at the same time . Most of the folk that would have come will be in Skeggy , A great shame ans possible missed oppertunity , regards Simon.

chalkyJan 21 2014 10:23 AM

Skeggy is the month before Si isn't it?

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tosspotJan 21 2014 10:26 AM

Ally, The Notts Odd-fellows was one of the best venues EVER, I really hope we can make it cos the last reunion was a blast from the past...Top draw

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sharmo 1Jan 21 2014 10:28 AM

chalky, on 21 Jan 2014 - 09:23 AM, said:

Skeggy is the month before Si isn't it?

Sorry chalky your right panic over have a slight hangover this morning apologies to all.

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albertblueJan 21 2014 10:39 AM

Hi Simon - As chalky said Skeggy is the month before. The difficulty in putting anything on these days is trying not to clash with other venues but with this event it is more important to accept an available date to secure the original venue and to try and plan this to have the least impact against the soul calendar. I think that the date we have chosen is great for people (and there are a lot already) who will be making long distance travel/hotel arrangements without the worry of work the following day. The challenge we will have is to make sure we touch base with a lot of the regulars who attended in the 80's to ensure they get a ticket as already I have been inundated with requests for tickets and talk of mini buses etc. More info to post over the next week or so. Ally

albertblueJan 21 2014 03:35 PM

Can anybody help tracking down Gary Rushbrooke - Mobile or email address? Please PM me with any help - thanks Ally

sharmo 1Jan 21 2014 04:11 PM

albertblue, on 21 Jan 2014 - 09:39 AM, said:

Hi Simon - As chalky said Skeggy is the month before. The difficulty in putting anything on these days is trying not to clash with other venues but with this event it is more important to accept an available date to secure the original venue and to try and plan this to have the least impact against the soul calendar. I think that the date we have chosen is great for people (and there are a lot already) who will be making long distance travel/hotel arrangements without the worry of work the following day. The challenge we will have is to make sure we touch base with a lot of the regulars who attended in the 80's to ensure they get a ticket as already I have been inundated with requests for tickets and talk of mini buses etc. More info to post over the next week or so. Ally

Hi Ally will certainly be coming to this one , so many memories is there as record sales area ? and if so can I book a table please best regards Simon. I know it's not possible but be nice to see Keb playing little John one last time.

albertblueJan 21 2014 04:36 PM

Hi Simon, not sure about record sales area yet - but `I am waiting to hear back from Keb- so who knows. Will keep you posted over the next week or so.

Ally

wiganer1Jan 26 2014 10:35 AM

in the early 80s along hinckley and stafford the leicester oddfellows was the place to be .............

never missed a niter or reunion and will not be missing this

the 2nd anniversary allniter remains for me one of the best allniter of my 32 years on the scene

Sensational!!!

steve wallsJan 27 2014 09:18 PM

Absolutely luvved the place. I'm told it's remained untouched inside as well...

albertblueJan 28 2014 11:35 AM

steve walls, on 27 Jan 2014 - 8:18 PM, said:

Absolutely luvved the place. I'm told it's remained untouched inside as well...

Hi Steve, can you PM me your contact details as it would be great to get you/Alan and any of the other guys who used to frequent The Oddfellows in the day back down for the reunion? May be an opportunity for a DJ spot - I know Tony has been trying to touch base with you. Venue has hardy changed so it will be like going back in time.

Ally Mayer

albertblueFeb 01 2014 06:21 PM

Just had confirmed from the man himself that Gary Rushbrooke will DJ for us at the reunion! Dj's all now booked as follows:

Brian Rae, Dave Evison, Adam, Ally Mayer, Tony Clayton, Gary Rushbrooke, Keb Darge (European tour dates permitting), Kevin Draper, Rob Smith. Venue will start at 5pm and finish at 2am, Sunday May 25th. This really will be like going back in time! Ticket details to follow later.

dave voceFeb 04 2014 09:16 PM

Wow, nottingham oddfellows! I can't wait. I walked past it the other day and was very tempted to just walk in and have a look around.

Hi Ally

albertblueMar 01 2014 08:14 PM

Details now finalised as follows:

Leicester Oddfellows Allnighter Reunion, Nottingham Oddfellows Club, Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 1WB, Sunday 25 May, 2014, 5pm - 2am.

Original DJ's, Brian Rae, Gary Rushbrooke, Adam, Dave Evison, Ally Mayer, Tony Clayton, Keb Darge (European tour dates permitting), Kev Draper, Rob Smith.

Free Commemorative Patch, CD and reunion badge plus a set of 6 stickers (1 sticker of each anniversary patch + new patch design) for the first 500 people in.

Advance Tickets available £12 each plus £1.50 per order postage, Payment by Paypal to Oddfellows@pyrint.com or by cheque payable to A.Mayer, Oddfellows Reunion, C/O Pyramid, Unit A, Bruce Way, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6HP. Please provide names, address and email / mob details for all tickets ordered (if known).

This will definitely sell out I think but if there is any space left on the night the admission will be £15 on the door. We will start at 5PM in the original concert hall upstairs and also with the middle room downstairs. We will have the third room downstairs from 11PM (they have to let their members have the Sunday night Bingo!).

Enquiries Ally Mayer 07971 596679, Oddfellows@pyrint.com