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Helen Pereira - Queen Of The Go-Go

Background information on the passing of a well-known and much loved

personality from the West Midlands' Soul Scene followed by funeral

and wake dance details (PLEASE LOOK AT FUNERAL INFORMATION, AS THERE

HAS BEEN A CHANGE TO THE EVENING SOUL DANCE ARRANGEMENTS).

 

My beloved wife and soulmate of 40 years, Helen who died recently of

cancer, aged only 58, after a rollercoaster struggle with the scourge

for 18 months.

 

 

Helen Pereira - "Queen Of The Go-Go"

 

Being born in Dudley and living in the Black Country for most of her

early life, Helen became a fan of soul music at a very early age, in

1967. She hailed from a working class, council estate background but

soon discovered a wonderful, exciting escape where she could be 'lost

in music'. Soulful dance music. She attended local discotheques like

those at Stewart & LLoyd's, Bilston where she first began to hone her

considerable dance skills.

 

Most DJs of the time favoured Soul and Motown music which was simply

made for dancing - and so became the original discotheque music.

Always searching for bigger and better venues, where the 'sounds'

were played first, she found herself drawn to the UK's premier soul

clubs like the Catacombs, Twisted Wheel, Chateau Impney, UTJ,

Bankhouse and Terry Heath's amongst others. She soon began attending

these venues religiously every week. Be certain, the atmosphere was

electric in these places, and like many other young souls, she soon

became hooked, as it turned out, for life.

 

She was without doubt the darling of Wolverhampton's legendary

Catacombs Club in the late sixties and early seventies... the 'queen

of the go-go' if you like. There was always a crowd around her - a

buzz, an excitement. She was at the centre of the Midlands' scene,

the life and soul of the party, the best dancer out there -

backdrops, frontdrops, spins, the lot. Everyone wanted to know her,

be with her... a magnet. She was right at the hub of the 'in crowd',

and stunning with it. I (and my mates) could only admire from afar in

those early days.

 

I was fortunate enough to get to to know Helen in 1972, and we became

a couple in 1973, famously getting engaged after just two weeks - so

it was bound to last forever! She even forgave me for spending most

of the engagement ring money on a rare record, which I needed to play

that night at the Cats, where I had since become a Saturday night

('the rare soul night') resident DJ alongside Alan 'S' and Blue Max.

Once again she became the iconic image of the soul scene, with her

jump suits, pigtails and backdrops. Blues & Soul magazine certainly

thought so - and said so.

 

It was just fabulous having her by my side whilst residing over the

Cats' most successful period; the summer of '73. The music was

amazing, with a whole new stream of great 'new sounds' flooding in

from the USA courtesy of, in the main, Simon Soussan and Martin

Koppel. We certainly led the way, music-wise, that summer. Nobody

could touch us - we were first with almost everything.

 

As the scene grew in popularity with the rise of Wigan Casino, she

happily supported me in my spell as a resident DJ there, as well as

at the Cleethorpes Pier all-nighters, and Tiffany's, Newcastle every

Sunday. She always got on great (better than me!) with my Co-DJs

Colin Curtis, Richard Searling, Soul Sam, Ian Levine, Russ

Winstanley, Keith Minshull, Dave Evison, Ginger & Eddie, John

Vincent, Brian Rae, John Manship, etc. There were many, many others

and I'm bound to have missed somebody really important, so apologies

in advance for that.

 

I could write a book about our adventures on the scene together, and

hope to someday.Her taste in music was impeccable, and her dancing

ability gave her an unrivalled insight into a record's suitability or

potential. So much so, many top DJs ran tunes by her for her opinion.

I can name many records she helped make 'big' and many which owe

their success and popularity entirely to her constant pestering of

top DJs.

 

After opening and running a record shop in Wolverhampton in the

mid-seventies Helen inadvertantly adopted the role of 'maternal soul

mother' to a whole new young generation of soul boys and girls who

were just beginning their Northern Soul journey. They looked to her

for first hand insights into the scene and music which had been, and

remained, her life for so long. They all respected her and soon grew

to love her for the ever-friendly and helpful person she was. Of

course she had a tougher, more stubborn side, but I guarantee, on the

odd occasion she scolded anyone, they knew they'd been scolded and

they knew they deserved it!

 

She was also there in 1985/6, at the forefront of the battle to save

and revive a scene which was on the brink of extinction. Slowly but

surely we both, along with a select few others, managed to revive and

stimulate the heartbeat which is Northern Soul. As a result the Soul

Scene survived its darkest days and has since blossomed further and

become the most durable and influential niche music in the world.

Serious, credible and perenially enjoyable.

 

More recently Helen and I took the difficult, but conscious decision

to take a sabaticle to bring up our son. Accordingly we have not been

very active on the scene of late, but we have kept quietly abreast of

events.

 

Those, then youngsters - her soul children if you like from her days

in the shop - are now at the core of the scene. To their eternal

credit they are also at the crest of the wave of love and respect

being shown for her now, in her untimely death. They have been

wonderful. Everyone has been. I feel humbled. I love them all.

 

I know one thing for certain. She will be up there dancing 'til the

end of time, and I long for the day when I can join her. Until then I

will give our son the best start in life I can - my last promise to

her. I'll love her forever.

I feel so bad.

 

Devoted husband and lifelong soulmate,

Ian Pereira ('Pep').

 

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Funeral information:

 

Helen will be buried at St.Mary's Church, Oldswinford, Stourbridge on

Thursday 26tth April, Service starts at 2pm. Everyone who has known

or been touched by Helen or myself is welcome. Please be respectful

and dress appropriately. Flowers are welcome at the church or funeral

parlour. Family and friends will be exchanging stories and taking

drinks immediately afterwards.

 

As Helen would have loved and wanted, this will be followed in the

evening by a "Wake Soul Dance" at the superb, well known soul venue

the CONNAUGHT HOTEL, Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton where we will all

celebrate the other love of both our lives: 'Northern Soul'. It has

been necessary to move to the nearby Connaught for two reasons:

because the Mount was insisting on all the DJs having insurance, and,

we now need a bigger venue (the Connaught holds 400).

 

The evening dance will start around 8.30pm - 1am. Smart dress and impeccable

behaviour only please, out of respect for a beautiful, loving person.

 

She will want you to enjoy yourselves, celebrating her life and

loves, so there'll be no sad faces, no sad songs.

 

Please make this day into the most memorable of my life. My little

girl deserves it more than anyone I know.

 

Love, Ian.



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I have just read your touching tribute to Helen,a lady I was fotunate to meet in the late 1960's in my days at The Cats.

Pat & I left the soul scene for many years to bring up our family

but when we returned and went to the Connaught for the first time

"Holmsey" (I'm not sure of the spelling but she will always be Helen Holmes to me) was one of the first people to welcome us back. It's safe to say Helen was one of those people who was once met never forgotten, and have no fear Pep she will never be forgotten. We will be there on Thursday to offer any support we can to both you and Ryan

Respect Alan & Pat Carter

Dear Pat & Alan,

Of course you know Helen from her earliest days on the Scene, and she never forgot any of those sunrise-era soulies - nor the more recent soulmates she attracted for that matter.

Love you both.

XXX

Pep

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Dear Pat & Alan,

Of course you know Helen from her earliest days on the Scene, and she never forgot any of those sunrise-era soulies - nor the more recent soulmates she attracted for that matter.

Love you both.

XXX

Pep

Dear Pat & Alan,

Thanks for the call.

Flowers are welcome of course delivered to the Church, St. Mary's, Oldswinford, Stourbridge on the morning of her funeral on Thursday 26th April.

Interflora and others usually do this kind of thing for well-wishers.

Alternativel bring the flowers with you to the church before the service at 2pm.

They can also be sent/delivered to Sanderson Funeral Services, Merridale Street, Wolverhampton between now and then.

Helen will be lying in the Chapel of Rest at Sandersons on the day before the funeral, for anyone wishing to see her once more.

Instead of flowers, charitable donations can be made to Mary Stevens Hospice by way of donations at the church service itself, via a collection being organised by St.Mary's. Nearby Mary Stevens Hospice (where my family was born when it was a maternity hospital in the fifties/sixties) were very amenable to Helen's needs near the end of her life, and provide superb palliative care to cancer victims. They rely on charitable donations.

All the hundreds of sympathy cards will be kept and treasured forever by me and Ryan.

Thankyou everyone for the many lovely cards and messages within them.

Please, anyone who will be sending or bringing cards, can you put your contact details in so I can thank you or keep in touch with you in the months and years to come.

I am also looking for any old (or more recent) photos of, or with, Helen in them.

Please post them here on Soul-Source or eMail them to:

mr.soul@live.co.uk

Anyone can phone me on 01654 710264.

I love talking to soul friends old and new, and will catch up with many of you soon.

Love and great appreciation.

XXX

Ian (Pep)

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Anyone wishing to contact me re Funeral Flowers, Times, Venues or anything else is welcome to ring me on 01654 710264 (but not from an allnighter please!) or send an eMail to: mr.soul@live.co.uk

Great thanks for all the love and support shown for Helen.

XXX

Pep

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Ian what a beautiful tribute, words chosen lovingly that only you could convey to a truely special lady, I wish l'd known Helen in the early days of the "cats" but alas l was too young then, all l know is that l did know her and was proud of that fact.

I had to smile where you refer to Helen as the "maternal soul mother", because l know this was so true, many a time she had to take me and Jennifer in hand and threaten to bang our heads together lol.

I also remember the dark days of the mid 80's musically speaking, if it had'nt been for you Helen and Paul (Harpo) Wolverhampton would not have had a "Soul-Scene", you all where the driving force and the pioneers for what survives to-day.

Helen was indeed a star shining bright on the scene, everything about her set her way above the rest, and as for her dancing ability Helen was unique........"THE QUEEN OF THE GO-GO".

It was a very sad day the day the Earth lost her, But Heaven is so much more richer for her being there, I just hope she does'nt hog all the floor space because when l get there l want a bit of room to keep on keeping on.

God Bless you Ian, our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

Sandi and Paul xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Ian what a beautiful tribute, words chosen lovingly that only you could convey to a truely special lady, I wish l'd known Helen in the early days of the "cats" but alas l was too young then, all l know is that l did know her and was proud of that fact.

I had to smile where you refer to Helen as the "maternal soul mother", because l know this was so true, many a time she had to take me and Jennifer in hand and threaten to bang our heads together lol.

I also remember the dark days of the mid 80's musically speaking, if it had'nt been for you Helen and Paul (Harpo) Wolverhampton would not have had a "Soul-Scene", you all where the driving force and the pioneers for what survives to-day.

Helen was indeed a star shining bright on the scene, everything about her set her way above the rest, and as for her dancing ability Helen was unique........"THE QUEEN OF THE GO-GO".

It was a very sad day the day the Earth lost her, But Heaven is so much more richer for her being there, I just hope she does'nt hog all the floor space because when l get there l want a bit of room to keep on keeping on.

God Bless you Ian, our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

Sandi and Paul xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sandi, Paul,

Thanykou for your lovely words and help in first conveying the sad news to our friends on the scene.

Yes, the 'Old Vic' in 1986/7 was one of only a handful of events flying the flag at the time, so eventually attracted big audiences from very far afield. It was a very important and underrated venue in several respects. Paul (Harpo) was pivotal in its evolution into the most successful soulnight of those dark times.

Helen and you on the door. Priceless!

Love you both.

xxx

Ian

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Ian,

So sad to hear of your loss.

What an emotional tribute to your Soul Mate - we will all miss Helen.

have fond memories of meeting you and Helen over the years from my formative days in Wolverhampton, down at Soul Galore Birmingham, Stoke, Oakengates, Esher's 86 Club, even at your own shop in Wolvo & so many more events.

I will be in Coalville on Thursday, however my thoughts will be with you.

Be strong and keep the faith.

My deepest condolences.

Tiv

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Sad loss to us all Ian. Its true what everyone is saying, once met never forgot. I remember being the only 1 on the dance floor at the connaught, Wolvo. Helen came ova & started dancin by me. When the record finished she touched my arm & said thanks for the dance, then went back on the door. The pleasure was all mine,

Stewponey, swancote Connaught if you were there so were we. You played the best she was the best. Always played her up on the door but she took it like a gud un.

Ive still got the card you wrote on for me. I asked you the name ov a tune you were playin & you wrote it down for me. When eva we came to a soul nite id show you the card & you would play it for me. Boots Brown was all you wrote. Thank you for that.

Helen was loved by thousands Ian, that must be a big comfort to you & your son at this very sad time. Take care. xxxx

Dawn & Kev. ( was from wombourne)

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Ian,

So sad to hear of your loss.

What an emotional tribute to your Soul Mate - we will all miss Helen.

have fond memories of meeting you and Helen over the years from my formative days in Wolverhampton, down at Soul Galore Birmingham, Stoke, Oakengates, Esher's 86 Club, even at your own shop in Wolvo & so many more events.

I will be in Coalville on Thursday, however my thoughts will be with you.

Be strong and keep the faith.

My deepest condolences.

Tiv

Cheers Tiv,

Thankyou for holding on to those memories.

Greatly appreciated.

XXX

Ian

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Sad loss to us all Ian. Its true what everyone is saying, once met never forgot. I remember being the only 1 on the dance floor at the connaught, Wolvo. Helen came ova & started dancin by me. When the record finished she touched my arm & said thanks for the dance, then went back on the door. The pleasure was all mine,

Stewponey, swancote Connaught if you were there so were we. You played the best she was the best. Always played her up on the door but she took it like a gud un.

Ive still got the card you wrote on for me. I asked you the name ov a tune you were playin & you wrote it down for me. When eva we came to a soul nite id show you the card & you would play it for me. Boots Brown was all you wrote. Thank you for that.

Helen was loved by thousands Ian, that must be a big comfort to you & your son at this very sad time. Take care. xxxx

Dawn & Kev. ( was from wombourne)

Dawn & Kev,

That little ditty brought you straight back into my mind. Remembered it clearly, and playing it at those those popular nostalgia nights at the Stewponey, Swancote, etc. The Connaught was probably our smartest venue in the nineties, and we had many big northern nights there. Everyone loved the spacious, polished dancefloor and lux surroundings.

I remember seeing you both just about every week somewhere or other. Great times.

Helen had the hard job (on the door), and was amazingly easy going all things considered. She was friendly and loving by default - and people loved her in return.

She was often the only dancer when a new sound was being spun. Two weeks later everyone was dancing to it. Knew what she liked and voted with her feet.

Thankyou again for those vivid memories.

XXX

Ian

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With the funeral fast approaching, and reading everyones posts, i finally feel ready to share my thoughts and memories of Helen and Ian.

I was not old enough to do the Cat's or Torch, so my first memories were of Helen dancing when i first started going to Wigan and other venues. As a fledgling "soulie" i was in awe of the Wigan DJ and his missus "the dancer"

It was through visits to the shop that i first really had any true contact, however one particular early memory was of a rather memorable "falling out" one christmas at Newcastle Tiffs all-dayer, never seen anyone other than my mom and dad have a ding dong like that, Ian took refuge with Martyn Elllis behind the decks, yet despite it the relationship survived 35 plus years, says a lot eh!, not to mention it must have influenced me, as i had a few myself in later years! LOL

Once i'd finished 6th form and Poly. and was earning my visits to the shop became more frequent, at the time i was out every weekend hearing and aquiring records, and it would appear Ian and Helen recognised that. Over the following years i was given exposure to the full benefit of Pep's amazing knowledge, and introduced to so many awesome tunes, he if anyone was my soul tutor/mentor. At the same time Helen took on the role of looking out for us, particularlly the "bad lads" like myself and Phil Shelton, to name just two.

They gave me my first DJ break on Tuesdays at the Laffayette, it was through the shop i got to meet and become friends with Soul Sam, as well as many others, i was even given the chance to get my hands on some of the few tunes Ian parted with, tunes so good that they made my collection quite a good one, to say the least, ie Proffesionals, Silhouettes, Ronnie Mcneir etc...etc....Through the shop and DJing at the Laff we became involved with the early times of the modern soul scene, which was amazing, getting the chance to get to hear stuff first, along with Richard in the NW and Arthur and co. up on the east coast....great times.

When i, with Chris Mick and Neil Rushton ran the Cavendish nights first time around i think what Ian saw gave him the desire to get back to commiting to the scene as well as the shop, and what followed is the basis for the whole west midlands scene right up to the current time.

Two years later i was invited by Helen and Ian to co=promote the second Cavendish period, the real catalyst to the future of soul in the west midlands and probably further affield.At the time we also both DJ'd at nighters, dayers and soul nights throughout the region, further cementing the friendship.

As time progressed i "sold up" while Helen and Ian pushed on with venues like the Black Horse, Royal, Swancote etc. Yet i was always in the shop, or out doing some sporty activity with Ian. During a rather low period in my life during the mid 90's the shop provided a haven for me, where i could spend time with friends, i'll always remember that.

In the last few years as Helen and Ian took on parental and new business oppertunities, and moved to the mid-wales coast, contact was occasional, but my affection and respect has never wavered.

I find it hard to imagine the not together, once again "soul heaven" finds its numbers swelled by the arrival of a wonderful, great lady, and my friend!

Sandi and i will never forget you "H", thanks for everything, if theres anything we can possibly do to assist Ian and Ryan we'll be there, hoping in some tiny way to give just a bit of that support and strength you gave.

Paul Harpin

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Thanks to my old school mate Bod for reminding me about the 100 club incident.........what can i say!!!

Tried to forget it for 25 years, not that i remember the true version of events anyway, we were looked after by H and Ian, as well as them getting my works Subaru and the three stooges home safley.

We all know the identity of the culprit, best forgotten

I actually apologised to Ady a few years ago , he diplomatically said he couldn't recollect the circumstances,

ouch!!!

Harpo x

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With the funeral fast approaching, and reading everyones posts, i finally feel ready to share my thoughts and memories of Helen and Ian.

I was not old enough to do the Cat's or Torch, so my first memories were of Helen dancing when i first started going to Wigan and other venues. As a fledgling "soulie" i was in awe of the Wigan DJ and his missus "the dancer"

It was through visits to the shop that i first really had any true contact, however one particular early memory was of a rather memorable "falling out" one christmas at Newcastle Tiffs all-dayer, never seen anyone other than my mom and dad have a ding dong like that, Ian took refuge with Martyn Elllis behind the decks, yet despite it the relationship survived 35 plus years, says a lot eh!, not to mention it must have influenced me, as i had a few myself in later years! LOL

Once i'd finished 6th form and Poly. and was earning my visits to the shop became more frequent, at the time i was out every weekend hearing and aquiring records, and it would appear Ian and Helen recognised that. Over the following years i was given exposure to the full benefit of Pep's amazing knowledge, and introduced to so many awesome tunes, he if anyone was my soul tutor/mentor. At the same time Helen took on the role of looking out for us, particularlly the "bad lads" like myself and Phil Shelton, to name just two.

They gave me my first DJ break on Tuesdays at the Laffayette, it was through the shop i got to meet and become friends with Soul Sam, as well as many others, i was even given the chance to get my hands on some of the few tunes Ian parted with, tunes so good that they made my collection quite a good one, to say the least, ie Proffesionals, Silhouettes, Ronnie Mcneir etc...etc....Through the shop and DJing at the Laff we became involved with the early times of the modern soul scene, which was amazing, getting the chance to get to hear stuff first, along with Richard in the NW and Arthur and co. up on the east coast....great times.

When i, with Chris Mick and Neil Rushton ran the Cavendish nights first time around i think what Ian saw gave him the desire to get back to commiting to the scene as well as the shop, and what followed is the basis for the whole west midlands scene right up to the current time.

Two years later i was invited by Helen and Ian to co=promote the second Cavendish period, the real catalyst to the future of soul in the west midlands and probably further affield.At the time we also both DJ'd at nighters, dayers and soul nights throughout the region, further cementing the friendship.

As time progressed i "sold up" while Helen and Ian pushed on with venues like the Black Horse, Royal, Swancote etc. Yet i was always in the shop, or out doing some sporty activity with Ian. During a rather low period in my life during the mid 90's the shop provided a haven for me, where i could spend time with friends, i'll always remember that.

In the last few years as Helen and Ian took on parental and new business oppertunities, and moved to the mid-wales coast, contact was occasional, but my affection and respect has never wavered.

I find it hard to imagine the not together, once again "soul heaven" finds its numbers swelled by the arrival of a wonderful, great lady, and my friend!

Sandi and i will never forget you "H", thanks for everything, if theres anything we can possibly do to assist Ian and Ryan we'll be there, hoping in some tiny way to give just a bit of that support and strength you gave.

Paul Harpin

Paul,

Thank you.

What more can I say?

XXX

Ian

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Can't imagine how you feel so its impossible to say anything that will make you feel any better. A lot of people avoid people in your situation because they don't know what to say, which to me makes it worse. My cousin died last month of cancer and I was the only one with his wife at the end, he was a lovely lad who had a hard life and i thought of him as my brother. I got back into the soul scene to try and get my mind off it and i am hoping to make some new friends to help as a distraction. Hope things go the way you would like them. She will always be with you, so live the life she would have wanted for you.

If i have said anything to upset anybody I apologize. I know you're not thinking about it but good luck for the future!

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Again Paul, the 100Club incident has become one of those mad memories. They'd call it an 'urban legend' in America. We'll have to put it in print one day, although Helen, bless her, may have taken some of her personal recollections with her to soul heaven.

What would life be without such memories?

XXX

Ian

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Can't imagine how you feel so its impossible to say anything that will make you feel any better. A lot of people avoid people in your situation because they don't know what to say, which to me makes it worse. My cousin died last month of cancer and I was the only one with his wife at the end, he was a lovely lad who had a hard life and i thought of him as my brother. I got back into the soul scene to try and get my mind off it and i am hoping to make some new friends to help as a distraction. Hope things go the way you would like them. She will always be with you, so live the life she would have wanted for you.

If i have said anything to upset anybody I apologize. I know you're not thinking about it but good luck for the future!

Thanks Mike, for your empathy, having been through much the same situation yourself recently.

I'm sure we'll cross paths on the scene in the not too distant future.

Your time taken in leaving those thoughts is greatly appreciated.

XXX

Pep

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Thanks everyone for taking the time to read my tribute and responding so affectionately.

I look forward to catching up with a lot of you on Thursday at St.Mary's in the afternoon or/and the Connaught in the evening.

Love and apprection.

XXX

Ian

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Pep, What a fantastic tribute to "H"

my old and most fond memories are spending time in the shop with you both, that was a big part of my younger life and and meeting a lot of friends through the both of you, tea/coffee and toast was always on the menu, it was my second home, and then alberts every weekend meeting up to decide where we were off to using black echos as the nighter guide,we had great times and great laughs with you both, memories we will treasure forever.

KTF

love and respect

roger h x

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Ian andRyan, bitter sweet memories of Thursday but good to see such a large andrespectful turnout for a very unique and special lady.Unable to make the evening at the Connaught but trust all went well andthe respect continued.Ryan in particular wassuperb in his manners and attitude. June and I both commented on how we could see both you and Helen in his mannerisms.From the first time he helped me behind the decks at the Black Horse you have both done a wonderful job as parents.

We promise we will both keep in touch.Wehave a good many years as friends behind us these days

Bless you both.

Brian andJune

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Ian,I've only just found this site im not very technically minded....memories are given to us by people who matter,Helen was one of those people,I got to know you by working for you when there weren't many nights on and our scene was threatening to fizzle out,many places inc black horse,somewhere in Stourbridge the name evades me now,we were at the Connaught one night and you were busy and just said use my records cover for me for half hour.............memories of Helen......one night I will remember and often recount.......in Cannock at a French restaurant which became a soul venue after we cleared the tables,chez Jean jacques.....Helen came over to me and asked me to play hoagy lands...the next in line......another of her favourites....I duly played it and both of you were dancing to it....smokey walked in and made a derogatory remark about your choice of Hawaiian shirt and Bermudas........Helen looked at him and just said....f ...offff. Smokey.....probably one of the few to get away with that....lol.....you just had to be there!...off the scene for a while and returning she greeted Jackie as if we'd never been absent.............I'm so sorry Ian......and events prevented me from being there on the day being confined to bed and consequently heart operation....but I was thinking of you both...a large part of Wolverhamptons soul passed away with Helen my friend........but I'm sure it will never die....best for the future to you both..Andy and Jackiex

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Yes Ted sure you were on there I think we all had half hour....sure it was put on by Racker from Cannock way...Neil Allen was another dj ....was short lived but great fun...had to carry the tables out fore we could start lol...

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