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No rest for the wicked, after January blockbuster, we're taking it up a level, anniversary time, you know you wanna!!

WOW,WOW,WOW Ashton Ukrainian club hit the ground running into the new year!! Amazing response once again and some more new attendees as the word for this great club spreads nationwide, to consider one of our regulars Kevin Kent travels all the way from Gillingham on a regular basis, high praise indeed!! Nearly every table was taken before 7.30pm!! Phil Dunn played a great opening set, mixing some R+B flavors mixed in with some great forgotten oldies!! Next up Dolly, who I believe was extremely nervous for her debut set, well the first record and a full dance floor put that to the sword, a really great and varied set!! Pete Hollander followed with a really cultured and well structured set mixing Motown faves, 70s and some blinding mid tempo, take a bow sir and a welcome return behind the decks!! John Hillel played some monster rare soul sides and some classy crossover/70s Mixed Feelings "sha la la" hit the spot for me personally!! Kieron Taz Robathan rocked da house mixing in classic rare soul like John Wesley and Calvin Grayson, mixed in with some Funky Edge bangers, monumental set mate, many thanks!! Finishing the night in fine style Chris Churm AKA The Churminator lol, full dance floor to the strains of the last record Mr Golden Voice Roy Hamilton "the panic is on" sent the dancers into "soul heaven" a rousing round of applause and rightly so!! It was great to catch up with old friends, Lowton mainstay Paul Baldwin, Tsop Manchester Gis Southworth (who promised to tell me the origins of that name) Ted Massey was back in the building, great to see you mate,Derek Pearson, Big Mick,Gibby Gibby,Debbie Troops,Debbie Carty and so many more. Anniversary time next month, we welcome back Andy Dyson, Hoss, Allan Coney and team Ukrainian "Fixer" Simon Ingham. Keep your eye on event listings on Facebook and Soul-Source for more details as we near the date!! Once again many thanks to The Ashton Faithful, we couldn't do it with out you!! . 20240120_233805_002.mp4

Good shout Bob!! So a trio of birthdays, best set off now Uncle Ted?

WOW!! amazing response to our first event of 2024 Get there early folks, Pete Hollander and Joyann birthday celebrations as well, see everybody later!!!

Two days to the first event at Ashton Ukrainian Club!! This Saturday January 20th, we present a quality DJ line up for the Ashton Faithful. Please check out the the soul-source event page thread, for some "try before you buy" sound clips from our guest DJs. Lots have already RSVP the event already, so please arrive early!!! Admission just £5 pay on the door and the night runs 7pm-00.30, a few people asking about the DJ times, so here you go, you know it's gonna be good !! 7pm-7.45pm Phil Dunn 7.45 pm -8.45pm Dolly 8.45pm-9.45pm Pete Hollander 9.45pm-10.45pm John Hillel 10.45pm-11.45pm Kieron Taz Robathan 11.45pm-00.30 Chris Churm Some tasty DJs booked in already for 2024, so another eventful year in prospect, see you there!!

Next selection from Dolly, early 60s soul from The Martells!!

Lord Ashton Chris Churm always finishes the night off in fine style and a classic rare soul fave that always hits the spot with the dancers!!

Gritty, Groovy and getting it!! for Taz's next selection Groovy, Gritty and getting it!! Down to Nashville Tennessee for Taz's next selection!!

Only a week to go, some amazing picks from our guest DJs. This one from Dolly, group soul par excellence!!

Classic niter tune from Taz BOOOOM!!!

Just over a week to the first Ashton Ukrainian Club of 2024. Saturday January 20th is the date for your diary. Another classy line up to mark the occasion, looking forward to Kieron Taz Robathan and his debut set!! Check back regularly on the soul-source event page thread, for a few sample snippets from our guest DJs. Dolly will be another Ashton Debutant, lots of interest already, so no pressure lol. John Hillel will be treating us to some rare soul gems, it's been a while!! Pete Hollander is already posting up some tasty selections, to look forward to on the night!! Lord Ashton Chris Churm and Phil Dunn complete the line up!! Got to say the response so far is phenomenal, lots of RSVP and messages, so early arrival is recommended!!! The night as ever runs 7pm-00.30 and a mere £5 gets you in on the action!!

Our third guest DJ Pete Hollander makes a belated debut at Ashton. Well known on the scene as a promotor and DJ at Winsford niter and many more. Pete's first selection from an iconic artist Jackie Wilson!!

Back to the playbox selections from Taz. This time an all time classic and a clarion call for the dancefloor!!

Making her debut at Ashton, we welcome Dolly behind the decks, playing classic rare soul and more like this!!

John Hillel making an all too rare appearance behind the decks at Ashton, hope he brings this with him!!

So much more to come mate

Dipping into Taz's playbox, think the next one was c/u as Bobbie Smith??

Saturday January 20th Ashton Ukrainian is back with BANG!! After some monumental nights in 2023, we welcome another top class line up, some more Ashton Debutants for your dancing pleasure. Kieron Taz Robathan is raring to go watch out for some quality selections, on the thread for a sneak preview!! We also welcome Dolly for her first appearance behind the decks, lots of interest already for that!! Memories of the Winsford Niters from our next guest DJ Pete Hollander, if Pete is in the venue, you know it's a quality night, as a regular DJ and attendee at places like The Wilton Ballroom, Droylsden and many more. I believe we have a special birthday celebration on the night ??? More details on the link below, the intrigue builds?? John Hillel makes a long overdue return as a guest DJ!! Phil Dunn and Chris Churm complete the line up, lots of interest already as we head towards the date, so please arrive early !! The night runs 7pm-00.30 and admission just £5 pay on the door.

Looking forward to Taz Robathan debuting at Ashton, can't wait to hear gems like this on the decks!!

Woo Hoo, should be a great night x

Ooooh are we allowed to say who?

A new year at Ashton beckons and another new and varied DJ line up for The Ashton Faithful, some more amazing guest DJs booked already for the coming months!! A happy new year to all our regulars, we aim to please, see everyone January 20th can't wait!!!

Well that was a bit good!! For me even better than last year. The addition of underplayed 60s/70s soul to the melting pot worked really well, the whole spectrum of soul all in one room, just like it used to be!! Loads of laughs spent in the best company made for a really enjoyable weekend!! If you haven't already tried Piercebridge, it comes highly recommended a great way to welcome 2024, happy new year one and all!!

Still time to get your ticket for the Weekend of quality 60, 70s and Crossover soul at Piercebridge. Reserve a weekend pass (£30) or Near Year’s Eve ticket (£15) by Contacting Daz Carr Saxosoul Records on 07855921087. North Yorkshire & South Durham Soul Club Winter Soul Weekender 30th & 31st December The George Hotel, Piercebridge Ballroom DJ Times Saturday 30th 7.00 7.45 Simon Ingham 7.45 8.30 Baz Maleady 8.30 9.15 Jumpin’ Joan Livesey 9.15 10.00 Ricki Woollons 10.00 10.45 Daz Carr 10.45 11.30 Pete Shirley 11.30 12.15 Mick Howard 12.15 1.00 Chalky Sunday 31st 7.00 7.45 Gary Prescott 7.45 8.30 Pete Shirley 8.30 9.15 Chalky 9.15 10.00 Mick Howard 10.00 10.45 Simon Ingham 10.45 11.30 Jumpin’ Joan Livesey 11.30 12.15 Baz Maleady 12.15 1.00 John Buckley 1.00 2.00 Daz Carr/Gary Prescott Room 2 Sweet, Deep & Soulful Saturday 30th 2.00 3.00 Daz Carr 3.00 4.00 Gary Prescott 4.00 5.00 John Buckley 5.00 6.00 Pete Shirley 6.00 7.00 Ricki Woollons 7.00 8.00 Mick Howard 8.00 9.00 Howard Whiteside Sunday 31st 2.00 3.00 Gary Prescott 3.00 4.00 Chalky 4.00 5.00 Baz Maleady 5.00 6.00 Daz Carr 6.00 7.00 Ricki Woollons

No brainer mate, great line up as well, what's not to like?