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I didn't bother watching this for a bit, I thought it would be a bit tongue in cheek; however, having just finished watching the series, I can highly recommend checking it out. Blue Lights is a television drama series, set in Belfast, Northern Ireland, following three probationary police officers of the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The series was broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, premiering on 27 March 2023; it has been re-commissioned for a second series, which began filming in 2023. Peter

Well, this thread needs some photographs! In the absence of any further brilliance, I will post a couple of extremely poor quality, hardly worthy of the thread, telephone pictures I took today. The first is a new shrub that I planted in my garden this afternoon. It's a Cornus Sibirica, and it was a birthday gift from my friend Preacher Man. It's the first thing I've done in the garden this year. The second two are of Ace, my Doberman rescue dog. He's eight now, still a challenge, but very loving and good company for me. He has bad arthritis in both of his back legs, and is on medication for those. He's ok though, playing and walking. He is very overweight, and will be in boot camp soon, now the weather is improving. I hope they're ok anyway. Peter

So, from what I gather from my very learned friends, there are three known real one's - perhaps one is/was broken, but nonetheless just 3? The record isn't my cup of tea, but it's a very interesting thread. Thanks. Peter

It's certainly an interesting record, rarity or not. I'm stone deaf, but don't connect the record vocally in anyway with IGTP. Just a thought from a simple man. Peter

Can you give us any recommendations? Thanks Peter

Edit; This is definitely worth a watch. Pierre

I think this was my look at Loughborough niters circa 1988.

They were all hot if you danced almost non stop. But yes, it was sweaty, as was Wigan Casino, but I only went there a few times. Peter

Thanks for posting this; I've never seen it before. There are loads of friends and faces on there, some, sadly, who are no longer with us. I was thinking that I must have been there with my main man Terry, and then we popped up on the camera. I can't believe I was wearing my glasses - I must have been driving. Loughborough Town Hall is still there with it's impressive ball room in tact; although the building did have a fire there last year. I worked in Loughborough from 2000 until 2021, and was friends with the old buildings inspector from the local borough council; I've been all over that building, even up on the roof, and that bought back lots of memories. Quite spooky! At the time of this all niter the Market Place still had roads all the way through, it's been pedestrianised for many years now. Lovely memories, lots of good people, a few mullets, quite a few "tashes", and some pretty girls. Thanks again for posting. Peter

Hi Mark I suspect I must have at least known your face back in the days of Leicester Nottingham Odd Fellows all niters. I suspect you must have been a very handsome young man, with your wedge hair cut an all. I haven't done the maths properly; I'm just a thick lad from Lincolnshire, , but I think the 2nd Anniversary must have been the day or so after my 21st birthday (I never remembered that before Simon's post), so I would have been quite handsome too. I would be interested to see your playlist tonight at the Carlton in Lindrick evening tonight, it's a good shout to include some Oddfellows tunes. (If you remember them after) Sending my best my friend. Peter

Thanks for posting the video Simon It's a great video for sure, I bought one from **** quite a few years ago now. There are lots of people on there who were regular all niter goers during the 80's. ******, from Nottingham, is seen smiling and waving in the que at the beginning etc. Most of my friends at the time are on the video, I'm on it somewhere. Shippo, whose no longer with us is on there; too many people to mention. I can't remember whether this was the all niter where the place was evacuated due to a bomb scare; Tony Clayton shouted from the stairs on the way back in; "drop your gear the drug squad are in". It may not have been this particular niter, but it definitely happened at one of the Odd Fellows niters. I'll post up a funny memory later; I've posted it before on older threads, but worth repeating I think. Come on everyone, I know there are lots of SS'rs who were there, you must have something of interest to add. Peter

Ah, thank you everyone, I've run out of likes. I can say with all honesty, and great humility, that all of my friends on here, and the many, many soul people that I know in person, have made my day very special. Just like the music which binds us all together. We have a huge and rich history between us. Thanks again. Peter

Thank you very much Simon. We, and your large hi fidelity gizmo, () go back many years. Here's to many more yet. Peter

I think Adam had just bought Flight - or it was a very recent purchase. Mark - I'm sure I would have been sitting on the stage near you at some point, although I was very much an "all night dancer" back then. Peter

Good thread Simon. I was there, with my mate Terry from Mablethorpe. I'll add some memories later. Mark, great reply there, some fantastic memories on those attachments. Thanks Simon and Mark, I hope you're both well. Peter ps; I never remembered but the 2nd Anniversary must have been two days after my Birthday. I'm 61 today, and haven't done the maths yet. I just tried to ring Terry my mate, before I saw this, I haven't spoke to him for a few years due to being unwell. How fortuitous is that.

E. J. Rice is a good price Swifty lad. I hope you're ok. Peter

Bloody hell Andy. Absolutely stunning photographs; it must have been amazing being up there. What a start to our new thread, well done my friend, you've set the bar there. Thanks for sharing. Peter

It's a great show isn't it. A Simon recommendation; I binge watched Series 1 and 2.

I'll post just one more, and then you can all enjoy your romantic dinners with your wives and partners, I hope you've done the right thing boys.................................... The best version for me; Junior Walker and the All Stars.

I've just stumbled across Blood Coast on Netflix, a French police thriller set in Marseilles. First episode looks promising, nice setting in the coastal city, and lots about French production that I like. Anyone, and I know a few fellow SS's do, who enjoyed Braquo, will probably like this. Peter

Well, I've binge watched Fin - season one and two, and all five seasons of Love/Hate; both very excellent Irish produced gangster/thriller shows. I've been scrolling and mincing about looking for my next binge watch, I did Grieselda, on Netflix, which was ok. But. So, any recommendations from the watchers on here? Thanks Peter

The George Pepp vid paints it's own picture; the segregation, subjugation and ghettoisation of our black brothers and sisters. Good song, and great vid. Peter

This thread has produced some stunning contributions over many years now, so, whose gonna kick us off? Peter