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As been first introduced to the northern scene in the Potteries in the early 1970’s I’ve never known Keith Minshull not being a part of the local and national scene. Last saw him a few weeks ago at the Outdoor Record Fair in Newcastle Under Lyme. A true Northern Soul icon RIP Keith Minshull

Hello Pecker: You should try & get down the Millrace in Milton one Wednesday night mate. You'd really enjoy it. Cheers Amo PS: Dunna come this week though as I'm away on holiday!! LOL LOL

Cheers folks certainly looks another cracker. Bestest Amo

Heard that the Volume 4 is due for release shortly anyone know anymore details? Cheers Amo

I was told over the weekend about Martin passing away very sad news another of the good guys gone. RIP old mate. Amo

Hello Pecker: Yeah old age catching up with me!! LOL LOL Big 50 next year!!! Remember all the folk from the Youth club going to Wigan, Wiggie, Bogman etc etc then going myself about 1975 ish!!! Had to tell the old man & woman I was going night fishing as that was OK but going an allniter defo out of the question!! Hope to see you Saturday up Tunstall. If not get your sen down the Foxley on a Tuesday night. Cheers Amo

I was 12 & remember my Dad taking me to Wembley to watch Stoke beat Chelsea in the 1972 League Cup Final. Also used to see loads of scooters bombing around the Potteries, always remember seeing dozens of scooters lined up outside the Cinebowl in Broad Street Hanley, which later became the Steam Machine. I can remember all the older lads at Moorside Youth Club in Stoke on about the Torch closing & some place in Wigan called the Casino stopping open all night!!!! See ya all at the Torch Reunion. Cheers Amo

If you come off M6 at Junction 16 Stoke North & Crewe come down the A500 or the "D Road" as us Stokies call it, then get off at the A34 junction & go north on A34 towards Congleton for about 1/2 mile there's an excellent steak house pub on the right hand side, it used to be called the Harecastle but it now the Miller & Carter. If you are getting off at Junction 15 Stoke south just take A34 north thro' Newcastle till you reach the D Road, all as per above. Its easy to get back to Tunstall as well from here, as you just come back to the A500/A34 roundabout & take the slip road straight into Tunstall passing Hose Street on the right hand side as you enter Tunstall town!! Hope that helps. Looking forward to it now!!! See ya all there Amo

I'm the same as Pecker, I've known Dave since I was a teenager getting into soul music & we also share a love of everything Stoke City FC related!! As well as seeing him & Princess Sarah out & about at soul do's most weekends, I sit 2 rows infront of them in the infamious Boothen End at the Britannia Stadium. He is a gent & top bloke but too say he's been like a big kid in a sweet shop at the match this season is a bit of an understatement. Good on ya Dave & see ya soon. Gooooooooooooooooooooooon Stoke Rip Roaring Potters Cheers & KTF Amo

Paul: Can you put me down for another 2 tickets please. Will send cheque next couple of days. Cheers Amo

Barney: Same here matey, really looking forward to the fortnight break, as well as meeting up with soul fans old & new. Loads going from Stoke as normal. See ya when I get there!! KTF Amo

In and around the Stoke, Crewe & Nantwich area, we have our very own up & coming young DJ, by the name of Ben Astles. Ben has played at most of local nights over the last 4 or 5 years, I remember one night around 6 or 7 months ago, in particular Ben getting a real warm reception from the dance floor after he finished his slot from everyone at Lea Hall. I think Ben can actually buy us all a drink legally now!! He's supported by his both his Mum & Dad, Tina & Nigel who are regulars on the scene. All the best Ben for your DJ'ing career. We could do with afew other young 'uns coming through. Cheers Amo

Unfortunately Brav has had to cancel the gig, as tickets sales weren't enough to make it a goer. Cheers Amo

Redcoupe: Going for the full fortnight this year, there's a fair crowd already booked up from Stoke, just look out for all the new Stoke City FC Premier League tops I'll be wearing one of those! The afternoon sessions down by the pool are great, having something to eat, afew beers & listening to some cracking music most of which on the afternoon sessions is "new" to most folk. The only trouble is these sessions are 2pm till 6pm and it is very easy to over endulge which we did a couple of times!!!! Cheers Amo

I went to the first week of Soul In The Sun in Lanzarote last year & thought it was excellent. Everyone to there own but you must have had a bad experience, as I can't remember hearing "Do I Love You" once last November. Music wise there's something for everyone but I would say its more slanted towards the newer northern, crossover & modern sounds rather than the same "worn out oldies" you might get at a normal soul night. The Sands Beach Resort complex is excellent, you couldn't fault it and can get as involved as much as you want or stop on your own. As for "amateur's" running it I think you are way off the mark from my experience last year. I'm going again this November so make your own mind up! Cheers Amo