Yate, Just A Distant Memory ?

[Lloydee]

Im the one who probably sold you it or Nick Mcavoys dad who was taking the money on the door ,i think mine was thrown out by others many years ago, id love to get my hands on one , i beleave they came in yellow and blue.

I found the t-shirt, still in prestine condition but I'm toooooo fat now to wear it

[Dave Thorley]

I found the t-shirt, still in prestine condition but I'm toooooo fat now to wear it

Put it on Ebay

[Jerry Hipkiss]

Morning Jerry

Did that young Paul O'Brien ever do it ?

Nooo, he was much too shy ....as Snooky's coming over, is he going to be official record box carrier?

Going to have to ask Neil Self very nicely if I can borrow the L. Allen I sold him so I can play it on the night!

[Dave Thorley]

Nooo, he was much too shy ....as Snooky's coming over, is he going to be official record box carrier?

Going to have to ask Neil Self very nicely if I can borrow the L. Allen I sold him so I can play it on the night!

He's asked if he can sit behind someone's sales box just to give the night that authentic look

Steve Lloyd has now built a great page at www.soulstuff.co.uk with all the info for the night on

Edited October 15, 2007 by Dave Thorley

[Guest davew]

P&D's Yate Revival - read the contents and smile; reputation of northern soul!

"The bad reputation of Northern Soul " as I remember all the trouble was caused by Teddy boys and pissed up locals staggering about shouting "Furk Orf yew Northern Soulers" and generally trying to impress the local slappers in a sort of mini version of the Punk thing before the Casino,where they all staggered about shouting "Fook Off you freaky gets"

[Guest martyn]

Mac was definitely in the line-up during Dink's promotions; one more that springs to mind then is Danny Everard, who did a spot or two when the upstairs room was open, and Tony Warot who did a main room guest spot in early '79.

Correct,Tony was in my motor from Bedford that (& many other) nights.

[Jerry Hipkiss]

Correct,Tony was in my motor from Bedford that (& many other) nights.

And to prove it...here he is at Yate with Dave T in '78.

[Guest malayka]

Bugger me I was thin. I remeber those speakers, they were my mate's Dave (Changing Times Roadshow) Gardner. He used to loan them to us for Yate, great system. Turntable used to start as you moved the volume sliders up.

Must get the hang of signing in, Dave T here again.

Edited October 16, 2007 by malayka

[Guest martyn]

And to prove it...here he is at Yate with Dave T in '78.

Happy Times !

We used to come to Yate from Bedford for most nights.I even missed a Wigan Anniversary to be there (79),as at the time we all ageed The Casino was past its day

[snooky]

Nooo, he was much too shy ....as Snooky's coming over, is he going to be official record box carrier?

Going to have to ask Neil Self very nicely if I can borrow the L. Allen I sold him so I can play it on the night!

Hi All,yes its true i,m flying over to attend dec 1st do....Yate revival....will i get a prize for furthest travelled...will Dave T buy me a copy of Jimmy Mack....for my trouble.......

[Jerry Hipkiss]

Bugger me I was thin. I remeber those speakers, they were my mate's Dave (Changing Times Roadshow) Gardner. He used to loan them to us for Yate, great system. Turntable used to start as you moved the volume sliders up.

And that was at the time when we were using the DJ booth at the side of the dancefloor, with the legendary "backroom boys" (Widd, Ady, Roger Stewart etc) in the area behind - all vinyl purchases were carefully scrutinised and approved by the boys as you passed through to put 'em in your box! Magic!

[Dave Thorley]

And that was at the time when we were using the DJ booth at the side of the dancefloor, with the legendary "backroom boys" (Widd, Ady, Roger Stewart etc) in the area behind - all vinyl purchases were carefully scrutinised and approved by the boys as you passed through to put 'em in your box! Magic!

Morning Jerry, yes indeed. Also the scene of Roch djing so out of his face that he was held up by hidden hands at the back. See you on Dec 1st

[snooky]

Morning Jerry, yes indeed. Also the scene of Roch djing so out of his face that he was held up by hidden hands at the back. See you on Dec 1st

Hi Dave did you see my message,i'll be coming to Yate revival,i,m flying in to Bristol Fancy collecting me?Snooky

[Jerry Hipkiss]

Also the scene of Roch djing so out of his face that he was held up by hidden hands at the back.

Oh yes, remember that well!

[Dave Thorley]

A strong rumour that Manifesto founder and old mate Ian 'Polly' Palmer is going to show his face at the re-union. Also others rumoured to be heading along are old Yate stalwarts Micky Beaton, Joanne Schiazza and Eddie Hubbard. A top night going to be had

[Jerry Hipkiss]

A strong rumour that Manifesto founder and old mate Ian 'Polly' Palmer is going to show his face at the re-union. Also others rumoured to be heading along are old Yate stalwarts Micky Beaton, Joanne Schiazza and Eddie Hubbard. A top night going to be had

I've texted Rich Marsh from the first line-up, hopefully he'll be along as well...oh, and talking to Paul O'Brien over a pint last night, he confirmed that he DID do a spot once, when either Roch or Bob Turner were (mentally or physically ) missing...

Edited October 22, 2007 by Jerry Hipkiss

[Tim Smithers]

Dont let us forget the late Andy Golding from Poole who played some blinding stuff.

[Guest bazabod_downunder]

Dont let us forget the late Andy Golding from Poole who played some blinding stuff.

Just managed to dig out even more old pics from Yate, 1st one is Nick McAvoy, Me & Anne from Kiddiminster, 2nd is Pauline Shiels from Worcester, 3rd is Anne from Kiddiminster, 4th is Tom Wylie & Karen Munford from Poole, 5th is Steve Carter from Poole & Maxine Dudding from Great Yarmouth, 6th is Bob Terry.

One memory of Andy Golding is when giving him lifts back from Yate, he useta stink my car out, myself & Bob Norman were talking about him recently.

Bob Norman bought the remainder of Nick McAvoys collection in the early 90's, some of which get regular plays here in Australia, I asked Bob ages ago if my copy of Ellusions was in there, as I never, ever got it after swopping a nice Brunswick demo of Adams Apples for it plus an issue, got the issue but never the Ellusions.

I also think that Neil Donkin from Swanage may have been on that DJ list as well.........I remember the night he got 900 quid worth of records pinched.

Had some good chats with Mark Heaney (originally Plymouth) about Yate in Perth WA (where he now lives) & also in Sydney last month.

Baz

[Jerry Hipkiss]

No mate, Neil Donkin never DJ'd at Yate.

[Tim Smithers]

Just managed to dig out even more old pics from Yate, 1st one is Nick McAvoy, Me & Anne from Kiddiminster, 2nd is Pauline Shiels from Worcester, 3rd is Anne from Kiddiminster, 4th is Tom Wylie & Karen Munford from Poole, 5th is Steve Carter from Poole & Maxine Dudding from Great Yarmouth, 6th is Bob Terry.

One memory of Andy Golding is when giving him lifts back from Yate, he useta stink my car out, myself & Bob Norman were talking about him recently.

Bob Norman bought the remainder of Nick McAvoys collection in the early 90's, some of which get regular plays here in Australia, I asked Bob ages ago if my copy of Ellusions was in there, as I never, ever got it after swopping a nice Brunswick demo of Adams Apples for it plus an issue, got the issue but never the Ellusions.

I also think that Neil Donkin from Swanage may have been on that DJ list as well.........I remember the night he got 900 quid worth of records pinched.

Had some good chats with Mark Heaney (originally Plymouth) about Yate in Perth WA (where he now lives) & also in Sydney last month.

Baz

Great photos, say helo to bob from me , enjoyed his spot at Bmth railway club when he was last in the uk.

[Guest bazabod_downunder]

You're probably right Jerry, however he always took his records & of course 'they' got played, he was pretty well connected financially through family, the reason why it sticks in my mind about the records getting nicked was that was about the amount I was earning per anum & was like 'fark it'll take me a year to earn that'.

Dug out some old 'soul source' mags from that period & there is a article on the letters page from Ian Clarke regarding Neil & a certain person cutting EMI's from the tapes that Neil had innocently supplied.

Baz

No mate, Neil Donkin never DJ'd at Yate.

[Guest bazabod_downunder]

Will do Tim, I''l see him beginning of the month in Adelaide for the 10th Australian National Weekender......I saw the pics of him at The Railway Club, Jonah ain't changed much, mind you neither have you.

Baz

Great photos, say helo to bob from me , enjoyed his spot at Bmth railway club when he was last in the uk.

[Jerry Hipkiss]

You're probably right Jerry, however he always took his records & of course 'they' got played, he was pretty well connected financially through family, the reason why it sticks in my mind about the records getting nicked was that was about the amount I was earning per anum & was like 'fark it'll take me a year to earn that'.

Dug out some old 'soul source' mags from that period & there is a article on the letters page from Ian Clarke regarding Neil & a certain person cutting EMI's from the tapes that Neil had innocently supplied.

Baz

Any chance of scanning that letter in Baz? Neil Donkins missing records was a BIG talking point at the time, he finally got them back of course but I always got the feeling that it was all done to warn him not to "get above his station"!...flashing that amount around, in vinyl or cash, wasn't a great idea...

[Guest in town Mikey]

Will do Tim, I''l see him beginning of the month in Adelaide for the 10th Australian National Weekender......I saw the pics of him at The Railway Club, Jonah ain't changed much, mind you neither have you.

Baz

Baz

Can you pm me the details for this event please. A good friend and ex Dome regular has moved back to Adelade. I'm sure she'd love to know about this.

Thanks

Mikey.

[Dave Thorley]

Just been able to track down another original Yate dj-Richard Marsh, I haven't seen him in 30 years.

Richard DJ'd when John Kojac Harvey's Inter-City Soul Club ran the allnighter. He has agreed to do the first hour, so now we have a full and original Yate line up for the Re-union!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Guest lifeandsoul]

Hmm it was at a Yate allnighter that I proposed to my girlfriend!

[Guest nubes]

Just managed to dig out even more old pics from Yate, 1st one is Nick McAvoy, Me & Anne from Kiddiminster, 2nd is Pauline Shiels from Worcester, 3rd is Anne from Kiddiminster, 4th is Tom Wylie & Karen Munford from Poole, 5th is Steve Carter from Poole & Maxine Dudding from Great Yarmouth, 6th is Bob Terry.

One memory of Andy Golding is when giving him lifts back from Yate, he useta stink my car out, myself & Bob Norman were talking about him recently.

Bob Norman bought the remainder of Nick McAvoys collection in the early 90's, some of which get regular plays here in Australia, I asked Bob ages ago if my copy of Ellusions was in there, as I never, ever got it after swopping a nice Brunswick demo of Adams Apples for it plus an issue, got the issue but never the Ellusions.

I also think that Neil Donkin from Swanage may have been on that DJ list as well.........I remember the night he got 900 quid worth of records pinched.

Had some good chats with Mark Heaney (originally Plymouth) about Yate in Perth WA (where he now lives) & also in Sydney last month.

Baz

Maxine...also formerly of Lincoln..now residing in Rotherham?????...Delxx

[Guest bazabod_downunder]

Scanned it Jerry, dunno if the quality will be good enough for here, but we'll give it a go.

Baz

Any chance of scanning that letter in Baz? Neil Donkins missing records was a BIG talking point at the time, he finally got them back of course but I always got the feeling that it was all done to warn him not to "get above his station"!...flashing that amount around, in vinyl or cash, wasn't a great idea...

[Tim Smithers]

Very very intresting. By the way Baz are you still shuffiling?.

[Guest bazabod_downunder]

Yes, still am mate....actually it's more like a 'shuffle' these days than it ever was...lol

Baz

Very very intresting. By the way Baz are you still shuffiling?.

[Guest bazabod_downunder]

Just reposted the second page as I've just realised that it's upside down....my excuse is that I'm in Australia so actually it is the right way up.

Baz

Scanned it Jerry, dunno if the quality will be good enough for here, but we'll give it a go.

Baz

[Dave Thorley]

Mac was definitely in the line-up during Dink's promotions; one more that springs to mind then is Danny Everard, who did a spot or two when the upstairs room was open, and Tony Warot who did a main room guest spot in early '79.

Spoke to Tony last night at Lifeline, he confirmed that he DJ'd for Dinks at Yate about 5 or 6 times

[snooky]

Spoke to Tony last night at Lifeline, he confirmed that he DJ'd for Dinks at Yate about 5 or 6 times

HI guys,i spent so much time behind the decks i,m sure i can count that as DJaying,was ther checking out new tunes!!!!!the odd cpver-up and looking to borrow records off FRIENDS to cover-up!!!!thanks Dave T.

Just sorting out my old records at home here in Spain,found Original copy of Lenny Curtis,Mary Saxton,Gwen Owens&Professionals to go with ISSUE of Tobi Legend.....any offers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope to see you all at Yate night,flying over just for one night,i,ve got my dancing shoes out and polished.

Anyone know where abouts of Neil Donkin now,was sort of friend!!!!i used to get records from Richard Searling for him,amongst others.!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers Snooky

[Dave Thorley]

HI guys,i spent so much time behind the decks i,m sure i can count that as DJaying,was ther checking out new tunes!!!!!the odd cpver-up and looking to borrow records off FRIENDS to cover-up!!!!thanks Dave T.

Just sorting out my old records at home here in Spain,found Original copy of Lenny Curtis,Mary Saxton,Gwen Owens&Professionals to go with ISSUE of Tobi Legend.....any offers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope to see you all at Yate night,flying over just for one night,i,ve got my dancing shoes out and polished.

Anyone know where abouts of Neil Donkin now,was sort of friend!!!!i used to get records from Richard Searling for him,amongst others.!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers Snooky

The taxi service from the airport must be worth a Tobi Legend-issue at least

[snooky]

The taxi service from the airport must be worth a Tobi Legend-issue at least

Might have to think about that dave,are you collecting me in your Bentley!!!!!!

chauffeur driven!!????

Have just found picture of me dancing,not sure where must have been at Wigan,as i spent most of my time at Yate behind decks checking tunes!!!!!didnt have time to dance!

See you all soon

Snooky

[Dave Thorley]

Can anyone that has more photo's please post them up, as we would like to use some for the re-union night. That is, if you don't mine going public with them

Cheers

Dave

[Guest Nik Mak]

Some a bit confused by all that went on there, and that's no great suprised. Three/four different promoters, two venues, lots of dj's so here's a bit of a breakdown (best I can remember, with a few spelling mistakes) and I might have missed the odd dj.

Inter-City Soul Club-John 'Kojak' Harvey

Started at Stars & Strips (Two rooms, main room northern, upstairs funk) finished at The Baths as a one room event.

Dj's

Kojak

Pep

Blue Max

Steve Smith

Marc Mouise

Dave Thorley

Mac

Soul Twins

Brian S

Dave Godin (Twice)

Bob Mean

Smokey

Richard Marsh

Southern Soul Club-Dinks

Stars & Strips, Sterling Suite

DJ's

Ian Clark

Tony Ellis

Paul Guntrip & Jacko

Roch & Bob

Dave Greet

Hippo

Mac

Dave Thorley

Shay

Soul Sam (Guest)

Tony Warrott

South West Soul Club-Nick Mcavoy

Stars & Strips, Sterling Suite

DJ's

Nick Mcavoy

Ian Clark

Tony Ellis

Dave Thorley

Hippo

Dave Greet

Ady Pountain

Dave Withers

Gary Rushbrooke

Paul Guntrip & Jacko (I think)

Andy Golding

Stars & Strips Management (last few)

Stars & Strips, Sterling Suite

DJ's

Ian Clark

Tony Ellis

Dave Thorley

Hippo

Dave Greet

Ady Pountain

Dave Withers

Gary Rushbrooke

N.

HI all. This is Nik McAvoy. I was one of the three promotors for the Yate all-nighters . I've been looking at the posts with a lot of interest so I thought I'd put my two penith' in!

Time has clouded a few things but hopefully this will clear up my time promoting Yate.

Dj Line up was everyone except Paul Guntrip/Jacko. Sorry don't remember those names. The club was called 'The South of England soul club' (5000 members when it closed!). If you look at the picture of Hippo you can see the MDF Board/Banner I painted with the logo on it! The T-shirts were designed by me and printed by my Mum. There were also sweatshirts. Three colours White,Blue & Grey (I think!). Didn't realise that the management carried on with the gig after I left! They were always gready and untrustworthy so I'm not surprised. I've dug out a load of pics from the time just need to scan them in and post them so will hopefully get them up in the next few days. I have great memories of the gig as it set me on my way in the nightclub business wich I still do to this day. My Dj-ing spots there are some of the best memories I've ever had and always get me smileing. The crowd were amazing freindly and very knowledgable and the Dj's I booked were some of the best I've had the privaledge to work with. Great ,great memories.

Keep on Stompin'

N.

[Lloydee]

So Nik, you'll be coming along to the Yate Revivel then? I'll be wearing my blue T-shirt as purshased on the door at one of the nights

Details are HERE

[Guest Nik Mak]

So Nik, you'll be coming along to the Yate Revivel then? I'll be wearing my blue T-shirt as purshased on the door at one of the nights

Details are HERE

Ha!Ha!Ha! Gonna try and make it if the diary permits. Would love to have been asked to play but alas it seems to be the early line up rather than my time there! Still gonna try hard to get there and hook up with some old faces.

[Dave Thorley]

Ha!Ha!Ha! Gonna try and make it if the diary permits. Would love to have been asked to play but alas it seems to be the early line up rather than my time there! Still gonna try hard to get there and hook up with some old faces.

Top news, Nik McAvoy-Yate DJ and the last true promoter of the venue has agreed to join us. He will be doing a set in the modern room. After Yate, Nik stayed in the music scene working as a producer and DJ on the House and Garage scene. He is now a club owner down on the south coast. He is so looking forward to catching up with old faces on the night.

[Guest Robbo]

YATE ahhhhh ace memories of some ace soulies.....travelling on the stoke coach via chipping sodbury (aka Trumpton) ...priceless :-) I have a few photos I will see if I can work out how to post them up.....

Sue x

ps also have an ace photo of Wid/Tony E outside Casino and Tony Rounce at the Marquee.

[Dave Thorley]

YATE ahhhhh ace memories of some ace soulies.....travelling on the stoke coach via chipping sodbury (aka Trumpton) ...priceless :-) I have a few photos I will see if I can work out how to post them up.....

Sue x

ps also have an ace photo of Wid/Tony E outside Casino and Tony Rounce at the Marquee.

Hi Sue

Are you going to make it over from the rock

Dave

[Dave Thorley]

I collected together a whole load of tracks people on here associated with Yate about this time last year. If I get a chance to hunt out the file at Lunchtime I will stick them on here. We may even get a few more to add to the list.

list compiled thanks to: Hippo, Pete french, Martinsbox, Dave Greenfield, Steve C, Russ Vickers, Dayo, Johnny and Ali One Trout, Shute, Enchantedrhythm Ady C and Paul R

Ady C had his arm twisted on here to maybe get a Kent compilation tribute to Yate...so any more arm twisting might have the desired rewards.

Found it ;-)

hope this works:

Larry Allen Cant we talk it Over Green Dolphin

Rufus Lumley Stronger than me RCA

Marva Hicks Looking over my shoulder Infinity

Elbie Parker Please keep away from me Veep

Bobby Kline Say something nice to me M.B.

Willie & the Mighty Magnificents Souling All Platinum

Carol & Gerry How can I ever find a way

The Miracle Workers Overture

Rex Garvin You don't need no help

Vala Reagan Fireman

Mamie Lee I can feel him slipping away M.G.M

Antiques Go for yourself Lasalle

Soul Partners Just Fun Amazing

Wakefield Sun Trypt on love

Nightwatch Lips to your heart

Memphis Horns I cant turn you loose

Precisions Such Misery

Classic Sullivans Paint yourself in a corner

Larry Houston Lets spend some time HFMP

Joe Tex Under your powerful love

Edwin Starr Contact

Jay Traynor Up and over

The Lonely Crowd Shadows & reflections

Bell Boys I don't want to loose you now

Village Sound These windows

Rain Out of my mind

Paula Parfitt Love is wonderful

Beverley Ann He's coming home RCA

Kiki Dee Magic carpet ride Fontana

Peggy March If you loved me

Soul Communicators Fee Bee

Ohio Players L S T M F ???

Bernie Williams Ever Again

Gambrells Jive Talk

George Kirby What can I do

Anthony and the Sophomores Heartbreak

Appreciations I cant hide it

B J Thomas ??

Cajun Heart Got to find a way

Ty Karim You really made it good to me Romark

Del Counts With another guy

Kris Peterson Just as much Top Dog

Royal 5 Say it to my face

Bobby Paris I walked away Capitol

Paul Anka When we get there R.C.A.

John Drevars The closer she gets M.G.M.

Margie & the formations Sad illusion Co-ed

Pinkooshings Make it easy Mercury

Buckinghams Don't you care Columbia

Tamala Lewis You wont say nothing Marton

Diane Newby What you're putting me through Kapp

Ad Libs New york in the dark A.J.P.

Lou Roberts Ten to one M.G.M.

Frankie and Johnny I'll hold you

Robbie Royal Only you Mercury

Deena johnson Sad girl

Connie Questal Give up girl

Leon Thomas L O V E

Joann Courcey I got the power

Pattie Labelle Lovin Rules

Sterling Magee Keep on

Gambrells Jive Talk

Shamettes Don't waste your time (Love this)

Sweethearts Beauty is just skin deep

Theo Coff Lucky Day

Tojo Broken hearted lover

Gia Mateo I you cant say anything nice RCA

Four Tracks Like my love for you

Miroslav Virteos Nyk city

Hokis Pokis Swing

Miracles Overture

Harold Melvin Love I lost

Ringleaders Baby what has happened M-Pac

Star Treks Gonna need magic

Delites Lover

Sherry & the Inverts I'm lost

Sam Williams Love slipped through my fingers

Betty Turner Be careful girl

Memphians South Memphis Dave T Cover up??

American Youth Choir Keep your fine self near me

Otis Clay Showplace

Anita Humes & the Essex Everybody's got you

Lou Lawton Wrapped in a dream

Mighty Marvellows I'm so confused

Martha Starr No part time love for me

Martha & the Vandellas Come & get these memories

Gene Chandler She's such a pretty thing

Supremes There's no stopping now

Kelly Brothers Love time

Etta James/Sugar Pie DeSanto Do I make myself clear

Rita & the Tiaras Gone woth the wind Dore

Frank Dell He broke your game wide open

Wilbur Walton Jr 24 hours of lonliness

Precisions Such Misery

Capitols Cant deny that I love you

Herb Ward Strange Change

Virgil Murray I still care?

Otis Smith C'mon and dance now COVER UP???

Syng McGowan That's what I want

Outsiders Gotta leave us alone

Beverley Wright Where the good times are

Inspirations Your wish is my command

Rex Garvin You don't need no help

Crampton Sisters Baby, baby

Melvin Davis Find a quiet place

Orsa Lia Chain of life

Chris Bartley You get next to my heart

Robbie Royal Only you

Here's a few more that might get played on the 1st

Frankie Croker Band AKA Willie & The Mighty Magnificents-Soulin'

Silvetti-Spring rain

Micky Moonshine-Name it you got it

Johnny Sayles-I can't get enough

Milton Wright-The gallope

Big Maybelle-I can't wait any longer

Love Foundation-Whats the matter baby

Liberty-Girl you better wake up

Judy Street-What

East Coast Connection-Summer in the parks

Cloud One-Atmosphere strutt

Phase II-The first shot

Mandrill-Never die

Delrays Inc-Destination unknown

George Benson-The world is a ghetto

Betty Boo-Say it isn't so

Tony Middleton-Spanish maiden

Trade Martin-She put the hurt on me

Gene Barber & The Cavaliers-I need a love

Rosey Jones-Have love will travel

Temptones-Girl I love you

Chaumonts-I need your love

Jimmy & Vella Cameron-Loving you is such a groove

Wilbur Walton Jr-Twenty-four hours of loneliness

Jimmie Raye-Philly dog round the world

Life-Tell me why

Roscoe and Friends-Broadway sissy

Companions-Be yourself

Volumes-Just can't help myself

Jay & The American-Got hung up along the way

Johnny Bartell & The Soul Masters-If this isn't love

Spaceark-Do what you can do

Eddie Holman-Where I'm not wanted/Hurt

Billy Kennedy-Sweet thing

Emanuel Lasky-Don't lead me on

Edited November 24, 2007 by Dave Thorley

[Guest Robbo]

Hi Sue

Are you going to make it over from the rock

Dave

OOOHHH Dave if only....I wish!, it sounds like a night made in heaven :-) I saw Bridget at Prestatyn wih Derek....had a real good chat and catch up. Still email Tony E now and again....

Hope you and malayka are ok...Have a fantastic night....can't wait to see the photos! Will post a few of my old ones up when I get them scanned, I feel all nostalgic and emotional now....

take care

Sue x

[Guest mickmac]

I remember travelling from Derby to Chesterfield, to catch a coach going to Yate, via Stockport. It was one of the 2 organised by Matchie. Fortunately we were on the one that didn't get busted on the way down there!!!

[Dave Thorley]

Leon is doing a Yate special wednesday nite on Gloucester FM, get and have a listen, see link

https://www.gloucesterfm.com/gfm_schedule_index.php

[Guest bazabod_downunder]

Leon is doing a Yate special wednesday nite on Gloucester FM, get and have a listen, see link

https://www.gloucesterfm.com/gfm_schedule_index.php

Bugger missed it, hope you all have a great nite on saturday, I wanna see pics, read reviews, see vids, see playlists as I'm so envious of anyone who can make it.....I'll just have to get bladdered at the wedding I'm going to & play some Yate classics there instead.

Is this going to be a regular annual event Dave?....if so I'll start saving the pennies.

Baz

[Dave Thorley]

Bugger missed it, hope you all have a great nite on saturday, I wanna see pics, read reviews, see vids, see playlists as I'm so envious of anyone who can make it.....I'll just have to get bladdered at the wedding I'm going to & play some Yate classics there instead.

Is this going to be a regular annual event Dave?....if so I'll start saving the pennies.

Baz

Hi Baz

Never been a great one for revivals, did the Stafford one a few years ago as a re-union, with no plans for another. Had the same feeling about this, but lets see never say never. We have got someone who will be taking photo's so we'll get them posted up after.

Have a brother in Sidney that I've never visited, so could come over a do a mini one in Oz, know Ady would be up for coming as well

Have fun at your wedding

Dave

Edited November 29, 2007 by Dave Thorley

[Guest bazabod_downunder]

Hi Baz

Never been a great one for revivals, did the Stafford one a few years ago as a re-union, with no plans for another. Had the same feeling about this, but lets see never say never. We have got someone who will be taking photo's so we'll get them posted up after.

Have a brother in Sidney that I've never visited, so could come over a do a mini one in Oz, know Ady would be up for coming as well

Have fun at your wedding

Dave

Hi Dave,

Next Australian National weekender is in Perth next Nov next year, we have Ginger Taylor coming over for that, but year after (2009) is here on the Gold Coast in Queensland....would be a scoop if both you & Ady would be up for it, Mike Ritson comes every year as so does Roy Burton from Manifesto magazine, if either of them are there at the weekend ask them about their experiences over here.

I'm sure you'll all have a blast on saturday.

Baz

[Dave Thorley]

Hi Dave,

Next Australian National weekender is in Perth next Nov next year, we have Ginger Taylor coming over for that, but year after (2009) is here on the Gold Coast in Queensland....would be a scoop if both you & Ady would be up for it, Mike Ritson comes every year as so does Roy Burton from Manifesto magazine, if either of them are there at the weekend ask them about their experiences over here.

I'm sure you'll all have a blast on saturday.

Baz

Count us in, as long as Ady is still alive, he's much older than me you know