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See you sunday des, with the usual sales box plus some LP's this time!

Just a quick note to say we are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. Last month was too busy so we have determined that we will restrict the number for entry in order to avoid the day being uncomfortable. It's still a good number however, especially if you arrive late, you may find house full signs up. We hope you understand but your safety and comfort is paramount. No guest list either other than dj's and partners. DJ times tomorrow 2.00 - 3.30 Vance Butterworth 3.30 - 4.30 Angie Bretherton 4.30 - 5.30 Glyn Hanford 5.30 - 6.30 Kev Murphy 6.30 - 8.00 Pete Eccles

Thanks to everyone who came down yesterday and made it a great day. Your generosity meant we raised £775 for Stockport Stroke Information which could increase with gift aid? In addition £153 was raised towards the convoy taking vital goods to Poland for the Ukrainian people. The club were really happy today that the dancefloor was clear of talc. Thank you all for keeping it clear, it means we can continue to hold such events. Finally a big thanks to the dj's on the day, some great music was played. A real team effort. Take care and see you at the Soul for Heroes event on Easter Sunday.

There will be sandwiches available behind the bar today. Remember NO TALC

Gary Thomas - . Remember ALLLL the 'spots' are request spots, if YOU have a tune that you wanna hear .. especially if you aint heard it in ages... then request it or them, if we have got it we will play it .. BFN.

DJ TIMES 3-4 Dennis Black (Top of the Stairs/Walkden) 4-5 Linda Miller (Competition Ain't Nothin' Prestwich) 5-6 Mark Sharrocks (Exit 21/Halifax) 6-7 Paul Taylor/John Mitchell (Soul Police) 7-8 Andy Reedy (Competition Ain't Nothin' Prestwich) 8-9 Gary Thomas (Been collecting 45's for 45 years) 9 -10 Little George (Alsager artisan, Here, there and everywhere) 10 -11 Wayne Butterworth (Competition Ain't Nothin' Prestwich) 11-12 Stevie Hay (Moovin on a groove, A little bit of soul Colwyn Bay) Raffle prizes greatfully accepted NO TALC!

Back in October 2021 we ran an event in memory of a couple of good friends who we lost and couldn't say a proper farewell to. A good friend Val Mears co-ordinated that day and we raised over £1,200 for the heart fundation. We were being asked on the day when the next one was. Hence we now have another day with a registered chairty (see flyer) as the beneficiary. The DJ times will be posted later but look at the flyer all good local dj's giving their time and energy for free. We have tried to avoid other events within the locality, apologies if it clashes. The Polish Club is a great venue with a great dancefoor. NO TALC is need and is BANNED. Please, if you are coming, do not bring any it will only lead to embarrassment Thanks

Always better to post feedback from an attendee rather than as a promoter. This from Geoff Green. When I read on Soul Source that Ted Massey was appearing at the Spitfire Soul Club in Farnworth I thought it worth a visit as I knew I'd hear some of the soul music I really like. Sandra Green too was keen to go. We got there at about 2.10 and the room was already very busy, luckily we did get seats. The first DJ was Vance Butterworth, one of the regular DJs there, he played a good mix of Northern, Modern and R&B, the latter getting Sandy on the dance floor. Next up was Ronnie Hanley, I had never heard of him but he was good, playing some generally fast records, might have been a bit of a challenge to me to dance to them. I didn't know most of his set, that makes things interesting, don't want to know every record that you hear. Derek Whatmough who followed Ronnie is a local Bury DJ. He did a very good set including quite a few medium tempo Crossover tracks. As is often the case I heard a particular favourite as I returned to my seat after going to the toilet, this time it was 100 Wonders by the TSU Toronadoes. Vance then did a 30 minute set, then Ted took to the decks. First track was Royal Texas Slim Bell's Sweet Little Girl, that got me out of my seat, and so it went on, a mix of tempos with His True Love For You and Foolish Girl, my request, then speeding up gradually with She's Gone, Joseph Webster's My Love Is So Strong and then United Sounds' It's All Over (Baby). I had to have a rest after that lot, then the opening bars of Beside Myself by Pee Wee, Shucks & Huey brought me to my feet. One of my all-time favourites that I have to dance to. Ted slowed things down with I Just Can't Speak and ended his set with Count The Days and I Won't Be Coming Back by J D Bryant. A great set that made me feel I was at an all nighter, just the soul music I want and need to hear. For the last 90 minutes Pete Eccles took over and again really mixed up the tunes, he said he was playing records that he'd not played for ages: Hush Don't Cry, Stolen Hours, Good News, etc. Very nice. We left at about 7.45, very happy and satisfied with our afternoon. Sandy seemed to know nearly everyone there which I suppose isn't surprising, for me it was good to catch up with Ted, Nige Brown and Elaine Sawetz. It was a very friendly crowd and I'm beginning to get to know people here. The Spitfire Club is now on our list of soul events that we don't want to miss. Thanks to the organisers and the DJs.

Thanks for your comments, Stuart remains a good friend, helps greatly to promote the event and will practically assist us in the future. Myself, Pete and Linda run the event with our aim to bring different quality dj's each month to keep it real, fresh and different. Thanks for your support and I will send you Ronnies contact details

DJ TIMES FOR TOMORROW 2-3 Vance Butterworth 3- 4 Ronnie Hanley 4-5 Derek Watmough 5 - 5.30 Vance Butterworth 5.30 - 6.30 Ted Massey 6.30 - 8 finish Pete Eccles Join our facebook page for more info https://www.facebook.com/groups/277426129806675/

Unfortunatley due to a double booking the night is cancelled

Join us for what is our 9th anniversary, where did all those years go? A big thanks to all who have supported us over the years. Hopefully Linda will be covid free next week and anyone who couldn't make it at NYE who paid for tickets your money is waiting for you. Hope to see you on the night. Guest DJ is Andy Eastwood, the Morecambe Pier marauder, we are bound to here some up tempo northern classics from Andy

Revised Flyer

Unfortunately Baz Sharples cannot make this Sunday he is gutted as he was looking forward to playing at the club. Rest assured that Baz will be on at a later date. Fortunately Andy McCabe has agreed to step in at short notice and we are sure to hear some great tunes from a great collection DJ times are; Vance - 2 til 3.30 Gal - 3.30 til 4.30 Andy - 4.30 til 5.30 Dean - 5.30 til 6.30 Pete - 6.30 til 8pm finish Another quality DJ line up keeping it real

One of our guest DJ's

DJ Times for Sunday 2.00 - 3.30 Vance Butterworth 3.30 - 4.30 Mark Sharrocks 4.30 - 5.30 Bernard Lowe 5.30 - 6.30 Nige Brown 6.30 - 8.00 Pete Eccles If you have any tunes for sale please do not hesitate to bring them, we haven't spare space for dealer tables but small boxes most welcome

Join us for our 3rd anniversary with some quality music