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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

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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

A huge thanks to everyone who came down to the packed Bay yesterday and to everyone who contributed to the raffle by donating prizes or buying raffle tickets. Lots of dancing from some great music provided by the dj's John Mitchell Mark Sharrocks Alan Reedy Stevie Hay Wayne Butterworth and Graham John Anderson. Also a massive thanks to our host Denise for sorting the raffle out and making a lovely tater ash to soak up the beer! We raised in total £242 for the Royal British Legion which was rounded up and donated yesterday. Once again thanks for making it a great day

A bit presumptuous, see you tomorrow have a good night, see you tomorrow. The chosen charity is the Royal British Legion, all raffle prizes gratefully accepted