Paul Harris Memorial Alldayer

Absolutely fantastic day, massive thanks to everyone who helped make the day a roaring success in Paul memory, You all did an amazing job & if he was looking down on the day he'd of been buzzing at the amount of people there to celebrate his life , thanks again 

Thought I'd already done this, however...

Great Day/Night from everybody involved-honoured to do my little part.

Great to catch up with so many that made Paul's Bradford nights so memorable. it's times like this that make you remember just why this thing got into us in the first place.

Loved It !!

T

Just goes to show the kind of people drawn to Paul( No derogatory comments please !! ).........Because I can't help thinking that last night had all the ingredients that can be in short supply at some events nowadays ....................Non stop laughing and banter from start to finish..........and people playing their records with a lot of passion and effort !!!!!!! I'm extremely graetful to have been involved......thankyou xx............Bollocks to the Hokey Cokey...................that's what it's all about !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Arrived later than first planned with Sid and Bernadette Jones, Tony Livesey and Billy Mailey in tow. The back seat drivers couldn't agree on directions even down to left or right at a three lane junction.  We got there though.  As was to be expected the music was varied and for the most part from the back of peoples boxes.  The floor was kept busy most of the night with records worth from £25 to £X,000. Some hours were split with the DJ doing 30 minutes each and other doing the hard task of alternating and still keeping a set flowing musically. It was a pleasure double decking with Sid and the Virtue acetate he played was mega and new to almost everyone. (Paul would have liked that).  It was a laugh too, collectively managing to discuss records with people and trying to guess what they were trying to remember from clues like "You know the one I mean its on a blue lable" or "Its on the flip to that one Soul Sam used to play". The only thing missing was Paul's razor sharp whit and dry humour. It was an honour to play a few and certainly a first for me to be paid in bath bombs.

Wonderful day from start to finish. Thank you to all the D.J's who hit us one after another with fantastic sets, A big thank you also to all those who attended and gave generously with raffle prizes, purchasing raffle tickets and constantly filling the dancefloor.xx

Well that went waaay beyond expectations, what a great venue for The Paul Harris memorial alldayer!!

We arrived just after 4pm and the place was already buzzing!! I'm pretty sure Paul would have loved yesterday, re-igniting the flame for those heady nights at Pauls "Bradford Rare and underplayed soul nights and who knows, we may do this again sometime eh Janette ??

As you would expect the music was top drawer throughout the day, hats off to Steve Andrew's sound system, sounded the business.

With over £1000 raised for RSPCA Rochdale branch.

It was great to see Paul's partner David and Paul's sisters and meet up with people who I personally haven't seen for over 10 years!!

My mate Harry loved it, travelling down from Darlo to pay his respects, he loved it so much we had to shoe horn him out of the car(good stuff that stella) lol

I'm sure there will be a lot of pics from the day, please feel free to share on here!!

Fantastic day from start to finish!! Hats off to the fabulous dj’s for giving up their time to make this a most special event

What a great day we all had. I'm pretty sure Paul would have loved it. The music was top notch throughout and plenty of dancers. Respect to Janette for organising this wonderful event, aided by many friends who I won't name so I can't miss anyone out. A great way to say farewell to one of the loveliest men on our scene. He won't be forgotten!!!