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Confirmed DJ times for today’s charity all-dayer to remember Steve “Alf” Garner at the Old Courts in Wigan are: 2pm to 3pm Dean McDonald 3pm to 4pm Steven Andrew 4pm to 5pm Bob Richards 5pm to 6pm Stephen Connor 6pm to 7pm Steve Plumb 7pm to 8pm Brian “Flanny” 8pm to 9pm Barry Tsop Manchester Maleedy 100% quality Northern Soul on original vinyl in memory of one of the best.

We will be spinning all his favourite tunes this Sunday 30 September. Hope to see you there, I’ll give these two-his favourite Motown records-an airing.

Many people will doubtless be aware but for those who hadn't heard, Alf passed away on 26 May. His funeral was attended by many of the countless number of friends he'd made on the scene over the years and his family were comforted by the respect everyone had for him. A fixture at Wigan Casino, Alf also worked in Russ's shop at times and after the Casino closed he was a regular at places like the Saints Club, Lowton Civic, the Orwell, the Monaco, Heywood Civic, Bury Town Hall and Prestwich. He had an eclectic taste in music and not only loved all Soul music but also rock, jazz and blues. He was also an accomplished acoustic guitar player. Alf's top six records were featured by Richard Searling on his BBC Manchester programme as a tribute to one of the stalwarts of the Soul scene not just in Wigan but across the north west and there's an event being held to remember him in Wigan on 30 September with many of his long-standing mates playing across-the-board Soul. Details are on the events page.

Something has come up meaning we will need to miss Blackpool. It’s nearly sold out but I have two tickets for all weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) with access to all rooms and events. £100 the pair includes P&P to UK address. Cheers.

Just a few to go. I think I've graded them quite harshly so they might be a little better than listed. Supremes "Stop! In the name of love" TMG 501 VG+ £10 Martha & Vandellas "My baby loves me" TMG 549 VG £40 Four Tops "Shake me, wake me" TMG 553 (factory sample sticker) VG+ £20 Isley Brothers "This old heart of mine" TMG 555 VG £10 Stevie Wonder "Nothing's too good for my baby" TMG 558 VG £30 Temptations "Beauty is only skin deep" TMG 578 VG £10 Earl Van Dyke "6 by 6" c/w "All for you" TMG 759 M- £15 Undisputed Truth "You got the love I need" TMG 789 Ex+ £20 Impressions "Can't satisfy" HMV POP1545 VG+ £15 Holidays "Makin' up time" c/w "I'll love you forever" Golden World GW-36 Ex+ £10 David Ruffin "I've lost everything I've ever loved" US Motown M-1149 double-sided WD M- £10 SOLD David Ruffin "I've lost everything I've ever loved" US Motown M-1149 (drill hole) VG £5 Chuck Wood "Seven days too long" Mojo 2092-010 (sticker on label) VG £10 Frankie Crocker "Ton of Dynamite" Turbo 0001 (blue reissue) Ex £10 SOLD Postage and packing £3. Paypal F&F please or add 5%.

Is that the battered copy that's on there?

Looking for a good copy please PM with price.

Thanks Paul.

Can't find it anywhere. Cheers.

Strange though doing a few Northern/handbag nights around Wigan I've been asked for Shattered Glass. People are convinced it was played at the Casino but I don't recall that. Maybe it was at the short pants sessions? I tell them to go down King Street, there's loads of broken glass there.

Of course a Tamla act and a VIP act would record on Soul wouldn't they?

That's "Shoes" in the background isn't it? Not the real version but a copy like the "Have Love Will Travel" on the insurance advert.

Just a few mainly UK Motown for sale: TMG501 Supremes: Stop in the name of love £10 TMG542 Four Tops: Something about you £25 SOLD TMG555 Isley Brothers: This old heart of mine £10 TMG557 Temptations: Get ready £20 SOLD TMG564 Contours: Just a little misunderstanding/ Determination £50 SOLD TMG698 Demo: Four Tops: Don't bring back memories/ What is a man £30 Brilliant crossover SOLD TMG789: Undisputed Truth: You got the love I need £20 Other stuff: David Ruffin: I've lost everything US Motown issue £5/ Double-sided demo £20 Edwin Starr: Way over there/ If my heart could tell the story Gordy £15 SOLD Brenda Holloway: Starting the hurt all over again/ Just look what you've done Tamla £15 SOLD Holidays: Makin' up time/ I'll love you forever Golden World £15 Gaslight: I'm only a man (this is the same record as Butch & The Newports) Grand Junction £25. Some bubbling on label DNAP Johnny Wyatt: This thing called love NOC/stickers President £20 SOLD Impressions: Can't satisfy HMV £15 Frankie Crocker: Ton of dynamite Turbo 2nd £10 Alfie Davidson: Love is a serious business Boot £10 Payment F&F on PayPal please, postage £2.50 per record. Thanks for looking!

My copy also has the same mis-spelling. Seeing as just about anything seems fair game for booting these days it's not a real surprise that undisputed originals are going to go up in price. This seems a bit steep but someone's obviously prepared to pay it.

It's over £100 now. Unbelievable. I sold my real demo for £20 (a few years back mind!).

Factually wrong but who cares? Light entertainment with some good tunes thrown in. I'd like to know what that Tops tune was too, sounded a belter. And if the lead plod was in the Professionals why didn't they give "That's Why I Love You" a spin?

Great tune, had it for years on a yellow demo. Never heard anyone play it though.

Steve, Aud wants them for a fancy dress. And me and ManU tops? The day after you buy an Abba album mate!

Does anyone know where to get the ladies' bowling-style shirts that they all wore at Wigan? And any other authentic-looking clobber? Thanks.

Fair enough Peter, no worries. Do we know each other?

I was DJ'ing around Wigan at the time playing new stuff. I loved it. If you like funk or modern it doesn't stop you being into Northern you know. I went to the Casino to hear Northern Soul, my real musical love. I saw the banner in the Cross Keys before the nighter and although I knew all about it I wasn't directly involved. I didn't disagree with the sentiment though I would have raised the point in a different way. And I know for certain it wasn't a Saltaire. I know who made it and who hung it up. And Peter99-not sure what you mean about me being a right scally. Scouser who goes everywhere watching Liverpool, yes. Not sure what else you're implying.

Wiganers weren't called Pie Eaters not because they like pies (although they certainly do!) but because after the General Strike in 1926 workers in Wigan were some of the first to cave in and were seen to be eating "humble pie" in front of their employers.

Not that I watch it much but I remember "Lover" by the De-Lites being on at the end of one episode.