kevinsoulman Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Unfortunately I have to tell you that the Horncastle nights are no more. The reason being a new events co-ordinator has taken over and they decided they did not want to have us there any more BUT they did not think it worth telling us either until I went up to the venue to check all was OK for Saturday night. Over the years we have had constant battles with the venue management mainly over talcum powder or drinking own booze on the premises but also the constant changing of managers has not helped as we barely got to know one before they got fed up and left. Now I feel miffed to say the least as I have managed to keep the nights going despite my being in hospital for a major operation last year and having chemotherapy over this winter period. I even came up for a few hours to see Soul Sam less than 3 weeks after having the cancerous kidney removed. More annoying is the club made a major boo boo by allowing a promoter of rave nights to stage an event in their field and almost lost it's late night licence and only the support of the northern soulies via my petition kept the licence after an appeal. Quite frankly I do not need the hassle and there is not another venue suitable so this is the end of my days a s a promoter I am happy to let others have the grief and get on with my own life, I will see you out and about somewhere I hope. I would like to thank everyone who has supported us and very well we have to admit you have travelled from all corners of the country. THANK YOU. To those that signed the petition. THANK YOU. All the DJ's who have given their time and even played for free if we have had a charity night, far too many to mention but you are much appreciated. THANK YOU. Those who have spread the word via mouth or flyers again THANK YOU. Coops for the flyers who raised our profile when my John Bull kit ran out of ink. THANK YOU. To Dave Raistrick who 6 years ago encouraged me to start the night and helped me get it off the ground. THANK YOU. And to Doug Hall & Linda, well what can I say with a tear in my eye, you have become such good friends and helped me keep the night afloat for so long. As one of the original DJ's and long time co-promoter you know many of the issues and how we have struggled right back to the famous Ian Gee coffee incident . THANK YOU so much. Nothing else changes, the forum is still active and my web site will be there for many more years to come I hope + I will still be raising money for charity via the record auctions. Keep on Souling. Nick www.northernsoulmusic.co.uk -- You are receiving this message because you are a member of the forum located at: https://northernsoul.proboards37.com/index.cgi Your account username at this forum is "kevinsoulman"
Rob Wigley Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Very bad news Nick, Doug and Linda but you are probably better off away from these set of Arseholes who own/run the club. regards rob & karen
Makemvinyl Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Very bad news Nick, Doug and Linda but you are probably better off away from these set of Arseholes who own/run the club. regards rob & karen I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERY SOUL MUSIC LOVER,DANCER,LISTENER,CAMPER DJ,WHO HAVE BEEN AND ENJOYED OUR UNIQUE VENUE, Some of the best nights as a Dj I have ever had and with some of the finest Jox in the area and Country, Chalky,Rupert,Soul Sam,Smudge Smith,Tony Dellar,Coops,Andy Jackson,Sister Dawn,Gez Langley,Pete Stone,Sjay, Rob Thomas,Chris Forrest,Andy "Tats"Taylor,Nick Borst,Dave Raistrick,Ian Gee,Smucker,Young Calum,Andy Rix,Coops,Marcus etc etc etc. we have had so many stalwarts of the northern soul scene at our venue,it is a shame to lose out especially as a lot of people on this site voted with your computer to help keep the venue open WE THANK YOU ALL. AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN.
Rob Wigley Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 Just drop another reply on this to keep it in the public eye, HORNCASTLE CANCELLED THIS SATURDAY AT VERY SHORT NOTICE. R & K
Madmandy Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 Hi Nick Sorry to hear you have been unwell over the last year... I hope things are looking more positive health wise for you I remember joining your forum/site, it was the very first I joined on my return to the soul scene in 2002/03 Your "jukebox" proved to be invaluable to me whilst learning about the music. I remember asking you daft questions about the vinyl ...me being a novice about these things No matter how daft the question I always got a polite informative reply I'm sorry Horncastle has closed its doors (altho Ive never visited) I hope you'll have a lot less stress and can concentrate on getting yourself better Kindest regards Mand
sister dawn Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 well Im totally gutted I really am ... I thought it was someone pulling a scam!!!!!!!!!! Had some of the best times ever, saw it from conception and if it has to stop then they could have held it one last time this saturday .... I just had an email from Nick saying thats all BnB's were all booked up wtihin in a ten miles radius for this Saturday...FFS Im gutted
Swifty Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 Nick , Really sorry to here this , we were coming over on Saturday ( First 'Kin time) hope you are OK mate, don't know if you remember me (Swifty) If you do PM me and we'll have a chat and I hope you're keeping OK mate. Swifty
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