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Yesterday 30.12.12 we said goodbye to one of the most iconic clubs of the 60's , the Twisted Wheel at Whitworth street.The day was so memorable in that it proved you are never too old to dance and have a good time. They came out in their droves all those King Bee's from the Brazenose street and many that frequently attended Whitworth street. I felt so privileged to listen to their stories and gasp with excitement at listening to them talk of times past. I had MIllie on my left telling me that she went the "Flamingo" club in Wardour Street and saw the Motown revue and Little sueie on my right talking of Brazenose street and a Manchester that we both knew in the days of the underground Market , and as it turned out both of us working for the same company in Bridgewater place . The three hours in Monroe's past in a flash. We squeezed in with many others to feast in the party frenzy that was the last day at Whitworth street.The walls literally poured with excitement . It was so great to be able to share our last embrace of the home of Soul music in Manchester with so many that still held this place in their hearts after so many years. I was able to dance on both floors , be it a shuffle as there wasn't much room . I was looking around to see if there was a little something to take with me as a bit of memorabilia but realized that all I needed was what I already had ... my memories , which thankfully have all been great one's This is the only club I have been to where everyone appears to be happy and having a great time , the atmosphere there was like know where else not a grumble in the house ever. It is sad to see the building go , but the WHEEL will never leave us as long as we have breath in our bodies and a willingness to dance onto the next venue. I shall never forget my first wheel experience hearing Bobby Bland singing Call on me and recalling my observation at the time of people leaving in the early hours where there actually appeared to be clouds of steam around them as they hit the cold morning air , I said at the time it was like Wheel Ghosts of the past hitched the ride for the night and then exited as they left Massive thanks to Pete Roberts and all of the Dj's for their commitment past and for the future of NQ live hosting the New Twisted Wheel. External link to an article about Roger Eagle and the Wheel: http://jackthatcatwasclean.blogspot.co.uk/2007/09/manchester-twisted-wheel-roger-eagle.html Guardian article from Thursday: http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/dec/27/twisted-wheel-northern-soul-venue-manchester And the Twisted Wheel related forums/sites: (out of date links removed)