Kev Richardson

A venue that always does what it promises. A crowd who travel from near and far but all there to enjoy the atmosphere created by a love of old school NS. Carl Piper has always made myself and Ann feel welcome and the venue offers us what we look for and is the reason why we travel. Obviously we hold Carl and the memory of Ian Gee very high amongst our soul family of friends and appreciate that Barry has now taken on a role to help the organisation and operation of this treasured soul venue. Great sets played by all of the DJs who contributed to a memorable NYE at Kingsway Hall and although it was apparent that the punters were pacing themselves for a very long night they showed full appreciation for everything the DJs put out for them. Thanking the travelling soulies for their enthusiasm, especially in a period when every journey is considered to have a level of risk. Thanking Val Piper for the sandwiches and the lone bar person who serviced our needs all night. Keep on keeping on guys. We will be there for anniversary night. Already looking forward to it.

Not long now. Another NYE at Kingsway Hall. Cumon Kingsway Hall, thanks to Carl & Barry for keeping the place kicking, let's get hot and sweaty.

What a superb way to spend a Sunday. Well worth the trip down to be treated to a few hours of sounds that were the bedrock of what most of us have enjoyed throughout our lives. Having been involved with soul music since my mid teens I'm still hearing sounds that I've never come across. Thanking all who keep this club kicking. Pete Everett...keep on keeping on. Thanks for keeping this old guy dancing.

We will be there too Pete. Looking forward to another step back in time.

And we will be joining you. We'll worth the journey. Always something fresh to listen to.

Thanks Carl & Barry for inviting me to join the line up. Our first visit since the venue reopened. Well worth the journey. The appreciation shown by an enthusiastic group of dance floor warriors was testament enough for the record selection but the positive comments at the end of the spot by several hot and sweaty dancers really put the icing on the cake. I've been invited to make a return trip on NYE so that gives us something to look forward to as the winter draws on. We look forward to sharing the dance floor again with a crowd who continue to keep faith with the old school policy of this club that has been part of the scene for over 20 yrs. Keep as safe as you are able but enjoy your free time as much as possible. Kev & Ann

Happy Cats isn't the only tune we share my friend. I'm sure we will have enough ammunition to keep the dancers happy. Ray Ray...you ain't heard nothing yet. It's a privilege to be invited back to Kingsway Hall after such a long lay off. The Hydro in Aycliffe is back on track although we are still restricting guest numbers as well as maintaining Covid protocols. It's a different world but we have to try to find our way. Ann & I are really looking forward to catching up with our friends in the Mansfield/Chesterfield area.

Looking forward to seeing you again Carl. Safe journey my friend.

The club is situated on the Ineos/Inovyn works site. Access to the club is via the security entrance. You will need to have some form of photo i.d with you to show at the gate, this is required for everyone in your vehicle. You will need to stop at the barrier, leave you vehicle and sign in at the security gate. Please show respect for the security people who are there doing a job of work for the company. They have nothing to do with the operation of the social club and are working a 12 hr nightshift. This may seem a bit of an arse about but it is entirely necessary and once you get used to the process it becomes part of the normal process. I thank you in anticipation of your continued support.

Cumon Hydro Lets Get Hot and Sweaty.

Already look forward to another Eggy special.

Keep the faith you guys, there is plenty of competition and obviously that means choice for the soul people for this weekend in your neck of the woods. Make the right choice and whatever you decide enjoy what you are doing. Thanks for the invitation to join you for your first anniversary. Its a long trip out for us two and an even longer trip back home after midnight but we will bring whatever we can in the way of dance music and presence on the dance floor.

Ann and I are missing the anniversary night again due to my other priorities. No need to say have a good one because you have two cracking guest DJ's and with Pete Everett you have an icon of the scene, he is absobloodylutely a top DJ. Hugh Dixon always plays to the floor so there is no doubt if your a dancer this will be a night not to be missed. Happy anniversary Carl and Kingsway Hall. 23 yrs of bloody hard work and still doing it with enthusiasm. I'm so pleased to have been associated occasionally over the years with this cracking dance club.

Yeah. I made a change on the 14th to the original message and it must have picked up the date of the day I made the change.