Rob Wigley

"‹Never seen or met Eula, but the amount of pleasure and dance floor reaction to her records over the years make this "A MUST" donation. Done via Paypal Rob

Always loved "Be careful girl" just tell him NO NO NO NO ! Rob

FROM FACEBOOK By PIDDY I open my heart to say a massive THANK YOU, to each and everyone of you who attended to say goodbye to Gary. To see you all, really overwhelmed. (But to be honest, I didn't see many). I am so sorry I didn't get to thank you in person, because I know a lot of you travelled many miles, but the pain in my heart just wouldn't let me. The Canal Tavern holds so many soulful happy memories in Gary's life, young and old. The music, the people, the laughter, that was Gary, and I just wanted to hold them to myself. We have laughed over many years (36) about the tales he has told me of you all, (and some shared). School and college days. His work and contracting days, (now there's some I cannot tell). His Friday night drinking mates, his fun boys trips away to Wembley, Ostend and Lloret. And finally, the music scene, which he loved so much, 40 years of D.J'ing and buying records. (By we've been to some grotty and good venues over the years). I would like to say some extra special thank you's. To Gary's family and dear friends, who helped me with Gary's final farewell, I will always remember them. To Father Augustine O'Reilly, the mass was lovely and very heart warming. To the Canal Tavern and Staff who has always gone that extra mile for Gary. The care and warmth of Armitage Funeral Directors. Thank you to those who donated. Total £709.26 which has gone to the Brain Injury Group in Goole (T.L.U). And a final big thank you to my dear children, our little Meggie Moo. You are all my rock. God Bless you all. Piddy/Ronnie/Veronica xxx

What's an original worth Pete ?

Wonderful track and story Dave ! I've heard this before but don't know where ? must have been on T'Radio as you suggest !

Thought I'd replied to this topic ....remembered the name of the DJ in question now Tony Blackburn.......

Had to laugh at this, there's a picture of me on Facebook at a venue and I can't remember where I am ! Must have been the Torch !!

Yes Nick, good to see you... we enjoyed it, just tunes that Gary pioneered or played and ones that reminded us of him.......I had to be in Scarborough at 11.00 am so missed the funeral Friday....however I think he was with us Saturday afternoon ! Hip Hip ! Hooray !! Rob.

Just a reminder about the above for Friday as some have not seen the times x

It has nick, just a pile of rubble I'm afraid Oh dear ! another one bites the dust !

Evening Jim Lad long time no see...in Scotland next month for Yogi's do.. maybe see you there ? with jock & mark ? Hope alls well Rob x

These "Temps" are really worth seeing Richard Street does the business and holds the Grammy's to prove it--as with above I'd have gone to Rotherham if I'd have known ! last saw them at Baltic Soul in front of 3,000 people !

One of the founders of our scene, I will post the edited version of the Bio that appeared in the Bridlington Weekender Magazine last year. A very interesting man indeed with great taste in music !

Just seen this, so sorry to hear this news, don't think there will be anyone this side of the Pennine's who didn't buy a record from Select-a-disc be it in their Nottingham shops or via Mail Order from Canal Street. RIP Brian

Another one of the "Old school" passes on..a fantastic songwriter and producer and leaving us with the rarest record our scene has ever known ! RIP Frank.

If you are on Facebook, just to let you know Piddy can see comments and photos please "Tag" gary in your photos and they will show up so she'll see them.

Please let everyone who's not on here know Rob

Gary Welsh Funeral details Friday 5th October 2012 11.30 at St Joseph & St Nicholas R C Church - Bloomhill Road- Moorends DN8 4SS followed by Burial at Thorne Cemetery . Afterwards to The Canal Tavern at Thorne for Gary's final send off. ALL WELCOME. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to GNRC + TLU -I will post links to these later. For anyone travelling to Scarborough Weeekender all above are very close to M18 & M62 Motorways- to travel on via the Bridlington way...

Gary Welsh Funeral details Friday 5th October 2012 11.30 at St Joseph & St Nicholas R C Church - Bloomhill Road- Moorends- DN8 4SS followed by Burial at Thorne Cemetery . Afterwards to The Canal Tavern at Thorne for Gary's final send off. ALL WELCOME. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to GNRC + TLU -I will post links to these later. For anyone travelling to Scarborough Weeekender all above are very close to M18 & M62 Motorways- to travel on via the Bridlington way...

Following on from Chalky's post #55 above & copied from Facebook I have spoken to Piddy , as all of you who know them will understand "devastated" isn't even close to how she is feeling. She asked me to make sure everyone who knew Gary gets to know this sad news, so can you please just text out to everyone you may think of to let them know. As Gary has died so suddenly and unexpectedly there will have to be a post mortem, although at the moment it is looking like a massive heart attack. Funeral details will be posted as soon as we know them in the next couple of days. I'm still in shock over this news, read the comments below to see just what a wonderful guy Gary was and just how much he meant to people. RIP Gary.

Ady, there's an article somewhere where you describe finding these acetates "Within 1/4 mile of the 100 Club" is it in one of the Cleethorpes Mags ? and Ben E King as one of your favourite sounds / finds of all time ??!! Where's Chalky ? He'll have it Rob

The plot thickens.....

Who was actually behind JayBoy ? Chris Shaw had a full set-(with my help) after collecting the soul stuff, he even had Ray Merell after a tip off from Pete Widd, so I used to pick him up the Migil 5s when I saw them for pennies Its a totally strange label as regards the span of music it covers, with loads of hidden gems, like philip Mitchell California etc ""¹Did they get the Mirwood catalogue cheap ? Chris certainly had the "Oh my darlin" years Rob

Temptation Walk was always "Bigger" Mansfield way hand in hand with Richard Temple in the 70s , but as above replies you probably wouldn't have noticed "Oh my darling" getting played as it seems to have been a "Constant" spin on the oldies circuit ? Malc Burton will know... again never rare enough to be "Big" Rob

Have you got a scan of the fabulous downbeats please ?