Guest smudgesmith Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 Donnelly and I have been known to lower ourselves in the past , but to go to the level of boogalooing between the tables of a cafe in a shopping centre , I do not think so ........ Malc Burton Don lower himself.................you seen him try and tie his shoe laces???? Sometimes it makes me sad that Im only 18 yrs old and missed the "Torch" i just wish i could travel back those hundred years and be a part of it,just for one night.
Chris L Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 All things will be revealed in time , but have ruled out using the storeroom of Linton's joiners on Hose Street ........ Malc Burton That's a shame thought I'd pick up window frame on the way out !!
Pauldonnelly Posted February 8, 2009 Author Posted February 8, 2009 (edited) Me and Malc are having a pow wow next Sat at the Morley Club Bardford at the moment leaving all our options open, however really appreciate that there are people out there who want a reunion for ALL the right reasons. In the meantime lets start the ball rolling all those that wish to attend a Torch Reunion in October as near as we can to Hose St please email me (NO PM;S) with a rough idea of how many tickets they would need so we may start buidling up a contact list so we can keep you informed as the reunion night develops I can't empasise how helpful this information will be. PaulDonnellyBP@aol.com Cheers PD Edited February 8, 2009 by PaulDonnelly
Chris L Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 who's be up for it? Memo to Mr Malc Burton...just doing some market research before you drop a bollock or organise one of the greatest nights the ole farts will have for a long, very long time Yes or No will suffice guys and especially gals.. If you're stuck for a venue how about our factory in China !!! Hansen Wind Energy Drives Co Ltd Huaihe Road, Beichen Hi-Tech Ind Room 410, The Torch Building No 5 CN-300410 Tianjin CHINA
M12 OKEH Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 It grieves me to admit to never having visited The Torch but I can put you in touch with Ian (TNT) Turner. He doesn't do much DJ'ing now but I was able to persuade him to do my 50th Birthday Bash a couple of years ago. (It was only because we were both in Bradder Scouts). He was a few years older than me at school and it was only when he came to Brum Uni, backing Emperor Rosko, that I learnt a bit about his taste in music.
Guest Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 It grieves me to admit to never having visited The Torch but I can put you in touch with Ian (TNT) Turner. He doesn't do much DJ'ing now but I was able to persuade him to do my 50th Birthday Bash a couple of years ago. (It was only because we were both in Bradder Scouts). He was a few years older than me at school and it was only when he came to Brum Uni, backing Emperor Rosko, that I learnt a bit about his taste in music. I will be posting a full " press " statement in the next day or so , in respect of the reasons behind PD and myself putting this promotion on . What I have to say will dispel those doubts and silence the critics , that it is being done for the wrong reasons ........ Malc Burton
Pauldonnelly Posted February 9, 2009 Author Posted February 9, 2009 I will be posting a full " press " statement in the next day or so , in respect of the reasons behind PD and myself putting this promotion on . What I have to say will dispel those doubts and silence the critics , that it is being done for the wrong reasons ........ Malc Burton bloody hell Malc count to ten...
Guest Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 bloody hell Malc count to ten... uno , due , tre , quattro , cinque , sei , sette , otto , nove , dieci ........ Malc Burton
Guest Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 uno , due , tre , quattro , cinque , sei , sette , otto , nove , dieci ........ Malc Burton eh signor malome burtone tue parla italiano vincenzo he hee
Guest bazrico Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 uno , due , tre , quattro , cinque , sei , sette , otto , nove , dieci ........ Malc Burton fook me when ever i was told to count 10 i went 1-10 lol
Pauldonnelly Posted February 9, 2009 Author Posted February 9, 2009 do you remember the date of your 1st ever Torch all-nighter? how about your 2nd? Only went twice. Sat 13th Jan 1973... my footy team played Derby Co in the FA cup, 5pm we were shouting "stay, stay run, run, stay" at 6.30 we'd had some gear and we were Tunstall bound via the Bell and Oak Sat 10th Feb 1973---my birthday...17 years young....happy days.
Chris L Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 do you remember the date of your 1st ever Torch all-nighter? how about your 2nd? On opening night, we travelled dodwn from Blackpool, I had no idea where, why or what we were doing I just followed someone else to be honest I don't remember much of it. I do remember other nights though including grabbing all those girls who'd come down (or is it up ?) from the Gloucester area (I had no idea where that was back then - I thought it was somewhere near Wales :-) This blonde bird, forgot her name, had used so much hairspray on her bonce it was like she had a crash helmet on Good kisser though If I'm not mistaken the Torch was only open 1 full year as a NS all-nighter but it's impact is probably as great as the other "Big Three" (Wheel, Mecca, Wigan) Boy!! there was some good stuff played there dude................
Guest Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) On opening night, we travelled dodwn from Blackpool, I had no idea where, why or what we were doing I just followed someone else to be honest I don't remember much of it. I do remember other nights though including grabbing all those girls who'd come down (or is it up ?) from the Gloucester area (I had no idea where that was back then - I thought it was somewhere near Wales :-) This blonde bird, forgot her name, had used so much hairspray on her bonce it was like she had a crash helmet on Good kisser though If I'm not mistaken the Torch was only open 1 full year as a NS all-nighter but it's impact is probably as great as the other "Big Three" (Wheel, Mecca, Wigan) Boy!! there was some good stuff played there dude................ The first AN was Saturday March 11th 1972 , and the last - which was an AD ( starting at 2 PM I recall ) , running until around 2.30 AM on the Sunday morning , as the AN licence had been revoked on Friday March 16th - was on Saturday March 24th 1973 ....... Malc Burton Edited February 10, 2009 by Malc Burton
Vegimite Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 I do remember other nights though including grabbing all those girls who'd come down (or is it up ?) from the Gloucester area (I had no idea where that was back then - I thought it was somewhere near Wales :-) This blonde bird, forgot her name, had used so much hairspray on her bonce it was like she had a crash helmet on Good kisser though Chris I suspect you may be talking about Di (Diane) who came from Worcester. She used to hang about with a few others from Worcester, Malvern, Evesham, Redditch & Glos. Can't account for her her kissing technique tho!!! Anyway I will definitly be up for a reunion & October would be great for me as I have to fly over from Oz & my arms get ever so tired I'll email Paul
Chris L Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 Chris I suspect you may be talking about Di (Diane) who came from Worcester. She used to hang about with a few others from Worcester, Malvern, Evesham, Redditch & Glos. Can't account for her her kissing technique tho!!! Anyway I will definitly be up for a reunion & October would be great for me as I have to fly over from Oz & my arms get ever so tired I'll email Paul Paul I think you're right, I think her name was Diane.............what a wonderful memory you have. We'll defoo be there in any case think Diane might make it?
Pauldonnelly Posted February 11, 2009 Author Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) 57 ticket reservations and we aint got a venue or date yet Edited February 11, 2009 by PaulDonnelly
Pauldonnelly Posted February 11, 2009 Author Posted February 11, 2009 Chris I suspect you may be talking about Di (Diane) who came from Worcester. She used to hang about with a few others from Worcester, Malvern, Evesham, Redditch & Glos. Can't account for her her kissing technique tho!!! Anyway I will definitly be up for a reunion & October would be great for me as I have to fly over from Oz & my arms get ever so tired I'll email Paul which one is Di?
Iancsloft Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 do you remember the date of your 1st ever Torch all-nighter? how about your 2nd? Only went twice =============================================================== I first went early 72 with Fred Morton and Topper after that we went to nearly every niter there We used to hire a van and Big Clemmy from Leigh use to drive it smashed out of his yed we had some brill times goin down to Tunstall sometimes has many as 12 in the back of the van and 3 in front everyone buzzin in the back playin the tunes of the day on the Discotron . The last nite there was the Alldayer after the niter licence had been revoked around 8-30pm we all jumped into the van made are way back to our mates wedding reception at Higher Folds Labour Club in Leigh all smashed out of our brains then around 11-30 we went off to Farnworth to the Niter at Troggs nearly everyone had got the same idea because Troggs was rammed to the rafters and the doors locked loads in the street outside playin cassettes ---Discotrons ect it was nearly as good has being inside Great Times i feel priviledged to have lived through those early days of the Northern Scene and to have met so many wonderful people and become friends with so many and to have seen and talked to many of the Artist like Jackie Wilson in Warrington Carlton Club, Jnr Walker Major Lance who i become friends with during 73..... and many many more like Tommy Hunt Edwin Starr ect ect who today have become true legends in very sense in the World of Soul Music. Thats one of the things that makes being part of the Family on the Northern Scene great THE ARTIST the guys and Girls who made it all possible with their wonderful music people like Billy Prince ..Jerry Williams..Pat Lewis..Doni Burdick.. Syl Johnson Sam Hutchins the list go on and on they really appreciate the love and kindness given to them and there familys whenever they come over to the UK.... Great Stuff Hey WHAT A SCENE !!! LOVE, PEACE & HAPPINESS Ian Cunliffe
Pauldonnelly Posted February 11, 2009 Author Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) I first went early 72 with Fred Morton and Topper after that we went to nearly every niter there We used to hire a van and Big Clemmy from Leigh use to drive it smashed out of his yed we had some brill times goin down to Tunstall sometimes has many as 12 in the back of the van and 3 in front everyone buzzin in the back playin the tunes of the day on the Discotron . The last nite there was the Alldayer after the niter licence had been revoked around 8-30pm we all jumped into the van made are way back to our mates wedding reception at Higher Folds Labour Club in Leigh all smashed out of our brains then around 11-30 we went off to Farnworth to the Niter at Troggs nearly everyone had got the same idea because Troggs was rammed to the rafters and the doors locked loads in the street outside playin cassettes ---Discotrons ect it was nearly as good has being inside Great Times i feel priviledged to have lived through those early days of the Northern Scene and to have met so many wonderful people and become friends with so many and to have seen and talked to many of the Artist like Jackie Wilson in Warrington Carlton Club, Jnr Walker Major Lance who i become friends with during 73..... and many many more like Tommy Hunt Edwin Starr ect ect who today have become true legends in very sense in the World of Soul Music. Thats one of the things that makes being part of the Family on the Northern Scene great THE ARTIST the guys and Girls who made it all possible with their wonderful music people like Billy Prince ..Jerry Williams..Pat Lewis..Doni Burdick.. Syl Johnson Sam Hutchins the list go on and on they really appreciate the love and kindness given to them and there familys whenever they come over to the UK.... Great Stuff Hey WHAT A SCENE !!! LOVE, PEACE & HAPPINESS Ian Cunliffe so do you wanna a ticket or what. LOL? Mr Cunliffe, .its nice folk like you that make all this worthwhile. do you remember that friday night at Leigh Squash club when I was off me tits and I somehow manged to knock down that playing card pyramid done by the local Down Syndrome school.. Btw was as the name of the wheelite who used to knock about with Tomo reall good dancer, moustache, has a handicapped child lives nr to Wigan? Ronnie???? Edited February 11, 2009 by PaulDonnelly
Nige Brown Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) do you remember the date of your 1st ever Torch all-nighter? how about your 2nd? Only went twice. Sat 13th Jan 1973... my footy team played Derby Co in the FA cup, 5pm we were shouting "stay, stay run, run, stay" at 6.30 we'd had some gear and we were Tunstall bound via the Bell and Oak Sat 10th Feb 1973---my birthday...17 years young....happy days. The Torch All Nighters started MARCH 11 1972 I have posted the flyer below, missing is the bit you had to cut off with your name and addresss on so your membership card could be sent in time for the next momth( eventurley the niters went weekly to cope with demand) Also posted is me membership card which years later when i showed it this to Chris Burton he told me the first few 100 where written by himself and this was one of them, he was that impressed he borrowed it to show his son who at the time had never seen one!! Nige B Edited February 11, 2009 by Torchboy
Iancsloft Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 so do you wanna a ticket or what. LOL? Mr Cunliffe, .its nice folk like you that make all this worthwhile. do you remember that friday night at Leigh Squash club when I was off me tits and I somehow manged to knock down that playing card pyramid done by the local Down Syndrome school.. Btw was as the name of the wheelite who used to knock about with Tomo reall good dancer, moustache, has a handicapped child lives nr to Wigan? Ronnie???? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hiya Paul yip i remember that nite how mad was that god i drank some grog that neet he he Ron Teder aka Flogger from Golborne is the guy your thinkin about all his family where on the Northern scene sisters Elenor, Pam, Julie and brothers Hans ( Lick ), Pete , Albert ( Bruno ) Lick & Pete use to go to the Torch regulary with the rest of the Golborne crew many of them are still on the scene here in the NorthWest Ron ( Flogger ) can still be seen flyin around the dancefloor at Lowton Civic he use to be one of the scenes top dancers circa 69 onwards great bloke and still got his roofing business in Golborne. Talking about the Squash Club in Leigh i had my 40th party there it was packed solid Bob Hinsley Alex Jones Phil Wainwright, Carl and Saus dj,d for me the bloke who owned the club was my next door neigbour and he put that incredible buffett on has my birthday pressy he,d seen nowt like it before a Northern Party with soulies sellin 45,s in the corrider ect ect he made more money behind the bar that night than the 4 months previous . A lot of my friends i grew up with Steve Donlan, Terry Bilsbury, John Woods ect where International Rugby League Players and they said it was the best party they had ever been too all three of them are big lovers of Soul Music Terry Bilsbury along with Woody use to go to Blackpool Mecca Highland Room quite a bit in the 70,s Ah well roll on my 60th in 5 yrs time YES I WILL HAVE 2 TICKETS BEFORE I FORGET
Pauldonnelly Posted February 11, 2009 Author Posted February 11, 2009 YES I WILL HAVE 2 TICKETS BEFORE I FORGET good man..can you email me so I can add your name to the rest as MALC will be contacting you with all the details Iam....PaulDonnellyBP@aol.com It was the fellar from Golbourne, lives in a terraced housem, then again you all do upt thur how about getting Tomo out for this one?
Guest Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 The Torch All Nighters started MARCH 11 1972 I have posted the flyer below, missing is the bit you had to cut off with your name and addresss on so your membership card could be sent in time for the next momth( eventurley the niters went weekly to cope with demand) Also posted is me membership card which years later when i showed it this to Chris Burton he told me the first few 100 where written by himself and this was one of them, he was that impressed he borrowed it to show his son who at the time had never seen one!! Nige B There is an echo in here ......... posted yesterday - The first AN was Saturday March 11th 1972 , and the last - which was an AD ( starting at 2 PM I recall ) , running until around 2.30 AM on the Sunday morning , as the AN licence had been revoked on Friday March 16th - was on Saturday March 24th 1973 ....... Malc Burton Keep up Nige ........ Malc Burton
Jez Jones Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 There is an echo in here ......... posted yesterday - The first AN was Saturday March 11th 1972 , and the last - which was an AD ( starting at 2 PM I recall ) , running until around 2.30 AM on the Sunday morning , as the AN licence had been revoked on Friday March 16th - was on Saturday March 24th 1973 ....... Malc Burton Keep up Nige ........ Malc Burton Malc, Do ya think we ought to alert the local St Johns Ambulance to be in attendance. A room full of geriatic 50+ year olds backdroppin etc ----could be quite a casualty list Not to mention associated bladder issues with that age group
Pauldonnelly Posted February 11, 2009 Author Posted February 11, 2009 Malc, Do ya think we ought to alert the local St Johns Ambulance to be in attendance. A room full of geriatic 50+ year olds backdroppin etc ----could be quite a casualty list Not to mention associated bladder issues with that age group Inky winkey damwang Pooh Back is back I'm in a world of (pile) trouble Shit and Runs
Jez Jones Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 Inky winkey damwang Pooh Back is back I'm in a world of (pile) trouble Shit and Runs Toi Late way Toi late baby!!!!!!!! Pm'd ya mate
Pauldonnelly Posted February 11, 2009 Author Posted February 11, 2009 the signature tune of The Burslem Enlarged Prostate Assoc... The Sweet Three...I would if I could.
Jill Bayles Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 do you remember the date of your 1st ever Torch all-nighter? how about your 2nd? Only went twice. Sat 13th Jan 1973... my footy team played Derby Co in the FA cup, 5pm we were shouting "stay, stay run, run, stay" at 6.30 we'd had some gear and we were Tunstall bound via the Bell and Oak Sat 10th Feb 1973---my birthday...17 years young....happy days. That surprises me cos I got the impression you'd been there loads of times. Now my mate Kev reckons it wasn't as easy then as it is now to travel...not so many cars about and public transport not what it is today (yes I know that's debateable ) & money being tight...didn't seem to stop him mind...nor Officer Dibble from the stories I've heard Mind you in the general scheme of things the club didn't run for that long did it...and you hit the back end of it from the dates posted up on here...will have to pin said mate down to exactly how many times he went. As for me I was the grand old age of 12 in the early part of 1973 so there was never a hope in hell of me getting there
Jez Jones Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 the signature tune of The Burslem Enlarged Prostate Assoc... The Sweet Three...I would if I could. Pissing Around---Art Freeman
Pauldonnelly Posted February 11, 2009 Author Posted February 11, 2009 Change your bags - Willie Kendricks.
Guest Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 (edited) Change your bags - Willie Kendricks. Crackin' Up Over Loo Take Your Love And Runs Love You Baby ( If I Can remember Who You Are ) Just Like The Wetness I've Been Hernia Keep On Tablets Countdown ( I Can't Come ) Malc Burton Edited February 12, 2009 by Malc Burton
Pauldonnelly Posted February 12, 2009 Author Posted February 12, 2009 Crackin' Up Over Loo Take Your Love And Runs Love You Baby ( If I Can remember Who You Are ) Just Like The Wetness I've Been Hernia Keep On Tablets Countdown ( I Can't Come ) Malc Burton Malc Burton ? dont know that one?
Guest smudgesmith Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Malc Burton ? dont know that one? Can i have a ticket please.I never went to the "Torch" but i know you big boys will look after me. Ps Have you got any sweets mister? Will they play, Dry your Pants out ........... Dottie Camdridge
Jez Jones Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 (edited) Can i have a ticket please.I never went to the "Torch" but i know you big boys will look after me. Ps Have you got any sweets mister? Will they play, Dry your Pants out ........... Dottie Camdridge Yes possibly but they may play The wet Direction =Clara ward Edited February 12, 2009 by jez jones
Guest Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Can i have a ticket please.I never went to the "Torch" but i know you big boys will look after me. Ps Have you got any sweets mister? Will they play, Dry your Pants out ........... Dottie Camdridge Jelly babies do ? Malc Burton
Guest smudgesmith Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Jelly babies do ? Malc Burton Only like the Green ones and the Clear ones
Guest smudgesmith Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 What about Rufus Limply..........Im not Standing
Guest Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 What about Rufus Limply..........Im not Standing Keep On Dribbling This Beautiful Nightshirt Coma Back Baby He Who Picks A Nose Oh My Damart Malc Burton
Pauldonnelly Posted February 13, 2009 Author Posted February 13, 2009 (edited) "Its gonna be a reet POSH doo is this Torch Reunion" Date? now sorted Venue? now sorted subject to approval from Chairman Malc DJ's? on the case Edited February 13, 2009 by PaulDonnelly
Guest Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 "Its gonna be a reet POSH doo is this Torch Reunion" Date? now sorted Venue? now sorted subject to approval from Chairman Malc DJ's? on the case Press statement to be released later today . Malc Burton
Jez Jones Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 Press statement to be released later today . Malc Burton have you prepared a statement for Reuters
Pauldonnelly Posted February 13, 2009 Author Posted February 13, 2009 have you prepared a statement for Reuters don;t forget to let SKF know....
Guest smudgesmith Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 don;t forget to let SKF know.... They are having a really blue day today Paul
Pauldonnelly Posted February 13, 2009 Author Posted February 13, 2009 They are having a really blue day today Paul there a tad off colour but are deffo not blue mush....
Guest Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 there a tad off colour but are deffo not blue mush.... With reference to your email Paul ....... You can knock of the doors in HS , I do not want that old twazzack having a go at me again ...... I told the tale about the incident to C last night , to which he p****d himself ....... Malc Burton
Guest Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 Press statement to be released later today . As promised , stated " press " release .......... The Torch Reunion - Saturday 24th October When Paul Donnelly and I first mooted the idea of staging a a Torch reunion night , we agreed that we had to do it correctly . Please do not get me wrong , or misunderstand our meaning of the statement " correctly " : this does not imply that those creditable people in the past who have staged a similar night , have not done it incorrectly . Our interpration of the word " correctly " , means that Paul and I imposed a discipline on ourselves , in order to ensure that we produced and staged , a night befitting the respected name of The Torch , honouring a venue that provided the musical soundtrack to many peoples' lives , and to an era that forged friendships that have stood the test of time . The old adage of " if it is worth doing , it is worth doing right " is to the forefront of this endeavour , and we feel we are doing just that with this night ........ The venue is 400 yards from Hose Street in Tunstall . The DJs are authentic Torch DJs . The music will be 100% authentic Torch " stopping the horse next door from sleeping " tunes : all the well known sounds plus many more that have been forgotten . Profits , after expenses , will go to two Tunstall charities selected by Radio Stoke's Mary Fox . Full details - ticket prices / availability etc - will be announced in the next two weeks . Malc Burton
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