Steve S 60

Did they shout something like "That's for bombing my great gran's chip shop in the war"?

Do you know where these youths live, mein fuhrer?

Such sad news. Rest in Peace, Aretha.

I was an Ordnance Electrical Artificer until the navy decided to split my branch in half. One half stayed with the Weapon Engineering Department and specialised in maintaining gun mountings, torpedoes, small arms and the like, while the other half (myself included) transferred across to the Marine Engineering Department (think stokers) and looked after all the heavy electrical plant down the machinery spaces, such as motors, generators, switchboards, and a whole lot more besides. Part of the deal was you had to get your various tickets to watch keep on all the main machinery.

Started off as an OEA before the Marine Engineers got their claws into me, just another ex greenie for their watchbill. Mind you, probably worked out better than being a gunbuster.

Can't remember if you were a CEM or REM.

Llama time......

Think I'll give it a miss.

It’s A Soul Do, Brother Hire the venue, book the DJs, Print the flyers, promoting’s easy It’s a soul do, brother. Back room of the local pub, Function room of a working men’s club It’s a soul do, brother. A basement club in the city centre, Give up hope all ye who enter It’s a soul do, brother. Main ballroom of the local palais, We’ll even arrange a scooter rally It’s a soul do, brother. Civic halls in northern towns More accustomed to suits and gowns It’s a soul do, brother. Let’s take over a holiday camp In the middle of winter when it’s cold and damp It’s a soul do, brother. A pleasure palace by the sea, The perfect place for afternoon tea It’s a soul do, brother.

Ailsa Craig.....

Taken in Culzean Castle Gardens.....

Chester with Lake Ullswater in the background.............

You've got to kiss a lot of Wynder K Froggs before you find your Gigi and the Charmaines.

Wish it had been a wedding. At least I'd have had the buffet to look forward to.

Then there's the soul night that died a death not because of the quality of the venue, or the music policy, both being excellent, but the door policy. Spurred on by what I can only assume was the greed of the promoter, not closing the doors at a decent time and allowing all the local p*ssheads to pile in when the boozers kicked out. Cue full on punch up, music off, lights on and local plod in attendance. Lasted about two more months after that as attendances plummeted.

........the kebab legs kind of spoiled the picture.

I travel a lot to events, so it pains me if I have to leave a venue early, normally because of the music policy. A few years ago I went to a soul night at an absolutely brilliant venue. Despite the fact that some well respected local DJs were on the bill, the guy running it (which I later discovered) was your typical wedding DJ trying to jump on the bandwagon. He opened up with his Now That's What I Call Northern mix straight off his laptop, proceeded to prance around behind the decks, having it large and just being a dickhead in general. Meanwhile, the dance floor filled up with stiletto clad females dancing around handbags, drinks in hand, while some local photographer, complete with shoulder held video camera, wandered around the floor recording the whole thing for posterity. I had been in the mood for a good night out, and the local pub I had been in earlier served decent beer and actually played better music than what I was about to be subjected to. I lasted an hour in the venue, and by all accounts, it didn't get any better, the other DJs having to play to the lowest common denominator. I'm hoping that posting this on here will help in my recovery process.

Thereby setting the blueprint for all future Wigan Casino nostalgia nights.

Dancing in trainers Moving in sound Humming to the music Trying to move on.

Don't forget to turn up ten minutes before your slot, thus ensuring you haven't heard what's already been played by the other DJs and the dance floor reaction to those records. Leave promptly once your set is over.

I'm guessing it's worst soul event following the OP's recent, less than glowing review in the Events Guide.

Daughter on Ellis Island earlier this year.........

I've seen Northern Soul abbreviated to N Soul. Can't say the same for Rare Soul for some reason.

At last? Nearly 14 years ago.