Kevin Jones

It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that Broughton Wings Soul Club will no longer be able to go ahead at the Sports and Social Club. Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full

BROUGHTON WINGS SOUL CLUB I have left this posting until now as I thought there may have been a slim chance of having a slight reprieve, but I lost the fight and I am afraid COVID won. This month of December would have seen our now famous Charity Night Special and Soul For Santa. It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that Broughton Wings Soul Club will no longer be able to go ahead at the Sports and Social Club. Many of us knew that the club would have to close at the end of 2020 and a new club was being built. The new club is due to be completed sometime during January/February. When completed I have been asked to look at the new club and see if it would be suitable as a venue. I must be honest and say at this stage I don’t really know as the design concept is very different to the existing club. We will just have to wait and see. It should have been the 20th Anniversary back in June and again because of the situation like all soul venues this could not go ahead. Running consistently for 20 Years is something to be extremely proud of. So, I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge heartfelt thanks to the following, To everyone who has given their support to put Broughton on the Soul Map. To the bar staff who kept the flow of drinks going all night. To all the Guest DJs over the last 20 years who have entertained everyone. So many to mention, but special thanks go out to Chico who we all miss so much. To everyone who dug deep in their pockets and helped to raise just over £20,000 for the charity nights I arranged. Benefiting the likes of Breast Cancer Trust, Dementia UK, The Homeless Society Smiles For Miles Children’s Charity and so many, many more. To everyone, who’s unbelievable generosity in donating toys for our Christmas Soul For Santa which went at Christmas to the sick children at Hope House Hospice and Wrexham and Chester Children’s Wards. To Steve Thomas for running the Up, Up And Away Broughton Website. Finally, to two people. My great friend of 50 years. Soul Sam whose enthusiasm, knowledge, and his ability to entertain everyone, no matter what soul music you like. To my wife Sue who has helped in so many, many ways, a personal thank you. I know I have gone on a bit, but it had to be said. We all love soul music but staying safe and healthy in this current climate and these uncertain times is far more important. Have the best Christmas you can possibly have and here is hoping for a better 2021 for all. I hope to be spinning those pieces of plastic somewhere at some point in the future. Kev.

Try Joe Dunlop he had one on his list earlier.

Great result, you live and you learn. Nice one Bo Diddley and a happy chappy Johnny ! Regards Kev

Hi Steve, Record received today, very pleased thank you. Much appreciated. Stay safe and well my friend, catch up at some point. Sorry for missing off the £5 first time round ! Regards Kev

Hi Johnny, I think it is album only. I Can't Get Next To You is the album. Hope that helps, but I could always be wrong. Stay safe my friend. Regards Kev

Steve, My apologies, been working from home and too much time on the pc. Eyes out of focus methinks. Sending now, sorry once again. Regards Kev

Hi Steve, Payment made to you as F&F. My details are Kevin Jones, 8 Birkdale Road, Wrexham, LL13 9QR Much appreciated, thank you. Regards Kev

Steve, I forgot to ask, is it Paypal you prefer or cheque ? Regards

Steve, Thanks for the mail. Please let me have your Paypal details. Much appreciated. Regards Kev

Wanted for a friend's birthday. can anyone help please. Many thanks in advance. Kev

Three records for sale. The Temptations - Girl, Why You Wanna Make Me Blue - Canadian Tamla - EX - Nice release on Canadian Tamla and in this condition. £35 Brenda Holloway - Every Little Bit Hurts - Tamla - EX - All time classic. £10 Jackie Wilson - I Don't Want To Lose You/Just Be Sincere - Brunswick - VG+ His two best sides imho. £15 Postage £2.00 any amount. PM me if interested and thanks for looking.

I met Tami Lynn in about 1971/72 at Minskys Club in Wrexham on a Wednesday night. Soul Sam used to play there on a Wednesday and Tami Lynn was promoting I'm Gonna Run Away From You and was with some Mojo Label people. A lovely lady and she had the most amazing afro hair do. Still remains one of my favourite records. Kev

Two nice 45s for sale. P&P £2 Kenni Wells/Channel 3 in Ex++ condition £30 The Temptations - Why You Wanna Make Me Blue - Canadian Tamla - Ex+ condition £25 Please PM me if interested. Thanks for looking.

I have the following for sale. Postage is £3 each or will combine. Please PM me if interested and thanks for looking. Leo's Sunshipp - Give Me The Sunshine - Goldmine 12" - Mint- £20 Luther - This Close To You - US Cotillion Album - Ex+ £35 ( Don't Want To Be A Fool, Follow My Love) Keni Burke - Changes - UK RCA Album - Ex+ £10 ( Let Somebody Love You, Rising To The Top) Aretha Franklin - You - US Atlantic Album - Ex+ Disc, VG+ Sleeve £10 ( It Only Happens When I Look At You) Gladys Knight - Same - UK CBS Album - Ex+ £7 ( If You Ever Need Somebody) Mary Wells - In And Out Of Love - US Epic Ex+ Disc, VG+Sleeve £7 ( These Arms, You Make Me Feel So Good Inside) Bloodstone - Just Wanna Get The Feel Of It - US Motown 12" - Mint- £6 Joi Cardwell - Let It Go - Deep Soul 12" - Mint- £7 Thanks for looking. Kev

The dance floor at The Wrexham Memorial Hall is still as good as ever. Then Broughton Wings a close second. Kev

The following albums are for sale. Paypal as F & F please. Postage is £3.50 but I will combine postage. All records are Ex+ M- Luther - So Close To You - US Cotillion £50. Classic album with Don't Wanna Be A Fool and the brilliant Follow My Love, plus others. Gladys Knight - Same - UK CBS £10. A great album from 1979 which includes the current favourite If You Ever Need Somebody, plus others. Mary Wells - In And Out Of Love - US Epic £8. Which includes These Arms, You Make Me Feel So Good, plus others. Very slight crease to bottom left hand corner. The Moments - Sharp - UK All Platinum £10. Which includes the great I've Got The Need, Just Having Your Love, plus others.

Yes, I am pretty sure that was the guy. I normally dealt with his wife, I asked if could call as I was working in Newport at the time but they were not that keen. Picked up a Dee Dee Warwicke - Worth Every Tear I Cry. Happy Days !

Did anyone manage to buy any records off the couple from South Wales who had bought out the British Forces radio station in Cyprus. There were great buys in the beginning and then they got really wise to prices. I had quite a number of British releases, all mint and in company sleeves. Mid nineties if memory serves me well.

Whitchurch Civic is in Whitchurch Shropshire. It was THE place in the early 70s with the famous All - Dayers and great acts every Saturday. Ben. E King, Jimmy Ruffin, Jimmy James, Stylistics, Real Thing etc. etc. with all the popular soul artists of the day, plus Slade, Shakin Stevens and Showaddywaddy. With Soul Sam upstairs and many travellers from the Midlands, Ellesmere Port, Chester and Wrexham. Free buses as well. Great days had by all. Tony Petherbridge was the promoter and he founded the International Soul Club. Anyone else out there have fond memories of the Civic ? Kev

Go for a Phillips CD Recorder, preferably the double drawer which also does cd to cd. Buy good quality Audio CD Recording discs preferably Phillips or Maxell. Both players and discs on Ebay, but be sure to get a player that is guaranteed as working as there are loads that are advertised as faulty. I have made hundreds of discs which are vinyl to cd. They record as good a quality as the vinyl. Best of luck. Kev

It was a really great weekend. Music was superb in all rooms and the pub. OK the weather was miserable and cold but that did'nt stop what was a weekender enjoyed by all ( I would think ). It just goes to show that a great time can be enjoyed by soulies and in North Wales of course, even though the weather was against people. I really felt for the people who could not get there and I am sure that there was a lot that tried hard. Out of 10, a ten from Len. Kev

What sad, sad news. For me one of the really great singers who had so many memorable hits not just with The Temptations, but solo and also with The Contours. "It Was The Third Of September" , an all time great. Also his lead on The Contours version of It's Growing, just superb. Plus so many others. RIP Mr. Edwards you were simply wonderful. Kev Jones

Looking for a US issue of Anthony White on Philadelphia International. Can you help ?