Micksmix

Expect to hear Wilton memories amongst others that Roger has DJ'd at, this slab of Philly Soul always fills the floor!!

"Spring has Sprung", as we're only two weeks away from our Saturday March 15th date at Ashton Ukrainian Club. Amazing response yet again, please check back regularly, to see what we're all about on our Soul-Source event page thread!! Some quality musical additions constantly being added from our guest DJs. The ever popular Roger Banks joins us once again behind the decks, as we've come to expect, a whole myriad of Styles and tempos await The Ashton Brethren!! Chris Penn is making his Bi-Annual trip down the A1 to the North West, again mixing up the styles and constantly refreshing his playbox!! Some awesome selections via the link from Local Dark Horse Collector/DJ Geoff Stubbs, so check back regularly and feel free to RSVP the event!! Phil Dunn will be primed and ready from the off, for all our early birds, eager to grab either a table in the main room, or a sales pitch in our bar/lounge area!! That just leaves "The Fixer" and "The Finisher", as Bob H commented sounds like two Characters from a Martin Scorsese film Chris Churm and Simon Ingham AKA "The Vinylfellas" quality all the way. Please note no vinyl 45s were injured in the making of this production!! The night runs 7pm-00.30 and just £6 admission pay on the door

Looking forward to Roger Banks return behind the decks. I always associate this Carolina Banger with him!!

Another Great Double Sider from the West Coast from Geoff Stubbs

Shining a light on Local Collector/DJ Geoff Stubbs who has an impressive collection to say the least. Classic 70s dancer for the next selection !!

We also have another dark horse guest DJing for us, Local Collector/DJ Geoff Stubbs, playing classy 45s like this!!

Vinyl fellas

Yes Definitely WOW!!

Some amazing 45s in Simon's Playbox and with Uncle Ted behind the decks a sure fire winner for Soul Fans !!

Monday Morning Banger to kick start the week, another Beaut from Simon Fixer Ingham's Playbox !!

Last one of the week and a left fielder with a funky edge feel to it, from a Legendary LA label, courtesy of Simon Ingham!!

Saturday March 15th we spring back into action (pun intended) for our next event at Ashton Ukrainian Club!! Our Anniversary night exceeded expectations, with the place at full capacity!! Once again hats off to the Ashton Faithful, for your unwavering support, as promised Quality DJ line ups, throughout 2025. Pleased to welcome back Roger Banks, a quality DJ who entertains by the bucket load, with imaginative selections, across the Soul Spectrum and always has a quality selection of Sales 45s and Albums , so win, win!! Chris Penn is heading down the A1 to join us in the Soulful North West!! Again a former resident from the early days of the event, always adding to the playbox and deffo knows the score! Local Collector/DJ Geoff Stubbs a regular at Ashton will also be making an appearance behind the decks, look forward to his return. Team Ukrainian Fixer Simon Ingham is once again behind the decks, after a blistering last hour spot at The February Anniversary Night!! Phil Dunn will doing his customary "early doors" set, always mixing in forgotten oldies and some left fielders!! Ashton Ukrainian OG Chris Churm will holding it all together, but will he be doing the now legendary "last hour" spot, who knows??? The night runs 7pm-00.30 and just £6 pay on the door, an absolute bargain me thinks!! Don't forget to check back regularly on our Soul-Source event page thread, as our portfolio of DJ selections grows by the day. Lots of people have already RSVP the event. We look forward to seeing you all again!!

This Sounded the business at Ashton Ukrainian Anniversary Night from Simon Ingham expect this and maybe the excellent flip in March!!

Classic Detroit Dancer, that always fills the floor, is the next selection from Chris Penn !!

Chris Penn makes a return to Ashton and as ever a quality play box. Kicking off with a classic from the casino days that has remained rare and more importantly always finds favour with the dancers!!

Well after a Block Buster Anniversary Event, we look forward to March 15th as we roll along the Soulful Highway and look forward to welcoming back Roger Banks as our guest DJ !!! Always a few surprises from Roger via Classic Album only cuts and forgotten gems!! Chris Penn is also back behind the decks, as a former Resident at Ashton, he knows the score. We'll be adding some tasty tracks over the coming weeks to Whet the Appetite!!

Ashton Ukrainian Club Saturday February 15th 8th Anniversary Celebration and boy did we celebrate!!! I arrived fashionably late after a Family Birthday Meal, gutted to have missed Pete Hollander DJ Farewell set!! The place was heaving with the place full to the rafters. This is a short summary of the night, I'm sure Mike Roche will give a more in depth look and track listings later, it was all a bit of a blur, great to catch up with our good friends Ann Mundey + Tony Mundey. I even managed a few dances (more power to my Arthritic Knees) !! Great to see the Rugby All Nighter team in attendance, Sian, Tom Romark hope you liked it!! Robbo was on the decks when we arrived, with a full dance floor in sync with every tune, top man!! Mick H took to the stage at 11pm an hour of pure quality, United Sounds, Sharon McMahon (gotta find another guy) Lee McKinney + The Magnetics "holding on" Buddy Smith "when you lose the one you love " WOWSER!! Unfortunately Nicey Chris Churm didn't join Smashie Simon Ingham for the double deck finale set!! What a great last hour Johnny Gilliam "room full of tears" Johnny Rogers, Troy Dodds, Bobby Rich and many more, full dance floor to the final record !! Once again thanks to The Ashton Faithful, once again turning out in force, it makes all the hard work so worth it!! Keep your eye on here and Soul-Source for details of our March event with Roger Jenny Banks and Chris Penn as our guest DJs!! February Anniversary 25 Video.mp4

From Ashton with Love x On Valentines Weekend, we also have two Special Birthdays!! The Two Pete's. Pete Hollander belatedly celebrates his 70th and Ashton Regular Pete Hailles also celebrates turning 21 again lol. As promised a Stellar Line up, here's the running order 7pm-7.45pm Phil Dunn 7.45pm-8.15pm Simon Ingham 8.15pm-9pm Chris Churm 9pm-10pm Pete Hollander 10pm-11pm Robbo 11pm-Midnight Mick H Midnight -1am Smashie + Nicey AKA Simon + Chris Double Decking Ashton Ukrainian Club, in the words of Bobby Blue Bland "Small but MIGHTY" !!!! See you there, you do not wanna miss this night!!.

The Weekend is now on the horizon and Phenomenal interest in our Anniversary Celebrations, this Saturday February 15th at Ashton Ukrainian Club !! Pete Hollander will be carrying on his 70th Birthday Celebrations and will be back behind the decks after a momentous set last year. Memories of South Cheshire Soul Club and the Winsford Niters !! Our DJ Debutant and Headliner DJ is Nottingham's Mick H, still heavily involved in The Boat Club Soul Sessions and was also one of the resident DJ team at Lifeline. Lots of interest in his spot already!! Returning again the ever popular Robbo, you can be sure of a busy dancefloor, for the man who has a keen ear for a TUNE!! Ashton Ukrainian's very own "Fixer" Simon Ingham will be doing the last hour this time and I can promise some Storming Soul for you, with a few Surprises!! Phil Dunn will be opening the show, hitting the ground running at 7pm, don't forget we have an extension by kind permission of our lovely bar staff and Club Steward!! We run 7pm-1am and just £6 admission pay on the door! Chris Churm will be doing a much anticipated mid evening set and requests are already pouring in, can't wait!! Due to high interest already, probably advisable to arrive early to guarantee a table in the main room, or a sales table in our busy lounge/bar area. Our in house speakers, make sure you don't miss a beat !! The event page thread on soul-source has some quality sound bytes for you to check out!! The Ashton Faithful, never cease to amaze us, creating that oh so important atmosphere and it hasn't gone unnoticed our first time attendees are growing and growing on a monthly basis and for that Team Ukrainian thanks you, Respect!!!

The Weekend is now within touching distance, hoping Mick H packs this in the play box!!