Guest Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Haven't been to every weekender but l reckon Whitby with all it's charm would take some beating! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Little-stevie Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Would it....??? Whats the charm?? aint ever been there.... There is a weekender thread done not too long ago someplace.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Little-stevie Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 The East coast in so nice indeed.. Well represented for weekends with Witby.. Bridlington.. Cleethorpes... Skegness... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
chrissie Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Cleethorpes.........no contest QoFxx Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest toby Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 My place,pre party , after party , and the bit in the middle 1 Cleethorpes 2 Bamberg 3 Prestatyn Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dolly13 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 CLEETHORPES IS SUPERB, BEST ONE OUT OF THEM ALL. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
pikeys dog Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 depends on what you class as a weekender... Do you want allnighters, or are you happy with 2 o'clock finishes. Do you want Fri - Sun (or even thurs) or just a Fri night/Sat night (/Sun afternoon). There's loads of "weekenders" that are, in my opinion, two expensive soul nights by the sea. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 There's loads of "weekenders" that are, in my opinion, two expensive soul nights by the sea. Spot-on Pikey Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Epic Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 depends on what you class as a weekender... Do you want allnighters, or are you happy with 2 o'clock finishes. Do you want Fri - Sun (or even thurs) or just a Fri night/Sat night (/Sun afternoon). There's loads of "weekenders" that are, in my opinion, two expensive soul nights by the sea. Morecambe Weekender - May 29th - 30th & 31st. 3 x 12 hour All Dayers - 1.00pm 'til 1.00am each day. Brilliant atmosphere. Totally across the board music policy. Cost - TOTALLY FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!! three inexpensive soul days/nights by the sea. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
kevinsoulman Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 The East coast in so nice indeed.. Well represented for weekends with Witby.. Bridlington.. Cleethorpes... Skegness... hey what about hunstanton? kev Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Cunnie Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Morecambe Weekender - May 29th - 30th & 31st. 3 x 12 hour All Dayers - 1.00pm 'til 1.00am each day. Brilliant atmosphere. Totally across the board music policy. Cost - TOTALLY FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!! three inexpensive soul days/nights by the sea. Beat me to it Andy. Probably also the friendliest weekender as well along with the Wakefield City Soul Club weekender that I am just recovering from (also free). Would also add Brid to the list, only £20 & without doubt the best weekender venue in the UK (IMO). Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Haven't been to every weekender but l reckon Whitby with all it's charm would take some beating! Got back from Bamberg (Germany) yesterday (2nd consecutive year for me) I've travelled quite a lot, and must say that if its 'charm' you're after Bamberg would beat Whitby hands down (imho).It has world heritage status and is consequently literally stuffed full of charm Ive done Rimini (the Northern not mod week-ender) and Prestatyn as well, never managed Cleethorpes but have heard good reports re music and quality of accomodation. For me personally, with the high cost of petrol in the U.K/crabby weather, European week-enders have generally been much more enjoyable ( though the Euro against the pound has negated this somewhat of late). I'd like to try Madrid,the one in Perpignan (South of France) and the mod week-ender in Rimini, and Cleethorpes if someone could guarantee good weather?!? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bigsoulman Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Cleethorpes.........no contest QoFxx Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mrjp Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 hi ,best weekender ever, village soul cortavecchja italy , john and vicky Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Little-stevie Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Got back from Bamberg (Germany) yesterday (2nd consecutive year for me) I've travelled quite a lot, and must say that if its 'charm' you're after Bamberg would beat Whitby hands down (imho).It has world heritage status and is consequently literally stuffed full of charm Ive done Rimini (the Northern not mod week-ender) and Prestatyn as well, never managed Cleethorpes but have heard good reports re music and quality of accomodation. For me personally, with the high cost of petrol in the U.K/crabby weather, European week-enders have generally been much more enjoyable ( though the Euro against the pound has negated this somewhat of late). I'd like to try Madrid,the one in Perpignan (South of France) and the mod week-ender in Rimini, and Cleethorpes if someone could guarantee good weather?!? You don't want much do you Glad to see Bamberg was the business.. x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Beeks Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Glad to see Bamberg was the business.. x Definitely recommended Steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dylan Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 yarmouth would get my vote for UK. low in numbers compared to the big events but a great weekender for me. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
barney Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 best three w/enders for me 1 isle of wight august bank holiday 2 spa bridlington 3 skeggy butlins go to many others but these 3 are must do,s Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest gfarrington Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 defo prestatyn ,more than just a weekender,, its almost a week Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sunnysoul Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Haven't been to every weekender but l reckon Whitby with all it's charm would take some beating! AUSTRALIA , of course ... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
night nurse Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 for me its got to be brid but a weekender is what you make it roll on brid me getting excited now lol Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Maark Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Morecambe Weekender - May 29th - 30th & 31st. 3 x 12 hour All Dayers - 1.00pm 'til 1.00am each day. Brilliant atmosphere. Totally across the board music policy. Cost - TOTALLY FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!! three inexpensive soul days/nights by the sea. I'm hoping this may coincide with Northampton Town's first visit to Morecombe next season! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Mrs Simsy Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 AUSTRALIA , of course ... Ooh i'd like to go to a weekender there. I've only ever been to Cleethorpes but that's brilliant for atmosphere! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Reg Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Cleethorpes for me Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Little-stevie Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Ooh i'd like to go to a weekender there. I've only ever been to Cleethorpes but that's brilliant for atmosphere! I have been to the Oz weekender Kylee, they do look after you big time, make you feel welcome and Vodka is pretty cheap too , you would have a blast... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest bazabod_downunder Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Told ya before....save your pennies & come on down. Personally been away from the Uk for so long now, would love to get to Prestatyn... a few went over last year & had a ball. KTF Baz Ooh i'd like to go to a weekender there. I've only ever been to Cleethorpes but that's brilliant for atmosphere! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 hi ,best weekender ever, village soul cortavecchja italy , john and vicky Good call, but maybe 3rd choice for me. Used to be cleethorpes for me everytime but the Hilton weekender at Blackpool now wins hands down. Soulvations Newquay weekender was very good last month too. Jayne.x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Mrs Simsy Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I have been to the Oz weekender Kylee, they do look after you big time, make you feel welcome and Vodka is pretty cheap too , you would have a blast... Told ya before....save your pennies & come on down. Personally been away from the Uk for so long now, would love to get to Prestatyn... a few went over last year & had a ball. KTF Baz Hmm, where abouts is it in 2010? I've heard lots of good things about Prestatyn, i know that they have fab live acts. Will have to spend next year travelling to weekenders all over the world by the looks of things! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
moddy Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Morecambe Weekender - May 29th - 30th & 31st. 3 x 12 hour All Dayers - 1.00pm 'til 1.00am each day. Brilliant atmosphere. Totally across the board music policy. Cost - TOTALLY FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!! three inexpensive soul days/nights by the sea. Have got to agree, have been to the last 2 and ov all the weekenders over the year, this is the one i most look forward to. its like one big family party great music and even better are the people who make this such a brilliant weekend, and as you say its all FREE But i would like to say that the day starts in the york 1pm - 2.00am friday 10am till 2.00pm sat then moves to smokeys 1.00pm - 1.30am then sunday its 10am till 1am back in the york Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest in town Mikey Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) Only been to 3 different weekenders. Cleethorpes, Prestatyn and Blackpool. For me the best is Cleethorpes. Prestatyn runs it close. Its bigger, but the early dates mean it can be a little um,,,testing in the chalets if half the electricity cards didnt work. Blackpool was a total waste of space. A complete write off. I did give it a second chance when the London guys were shoved on at stupid o'clock when 88% of the crowd had gone to bed. It still wasnt any better, and the broken dancefloor that needed continual repair was the perfect metaphore for just how poor a weekender it was. The only plus was the system used for buying drinks. Like in Argos. I thought that was pretty good ;-) Edited May 5, 2009 by in town Mikey Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bigsoulman Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Blackpool was a total waste of space. A complete write off. I did give it a second chance when the London guys were shoved on at stupid o'clock when 88% of the crowd had gone to bed. It still wasnt any better, and the broken dancefloor that needed continual repair was the perfect metaphore for just how poor a weekender it was. The only plus was the system used for buying drinks. Like in Argos. I thought that was pretty good ;-) Totally agree Mikey, what a great idea that was for the bar, others take note, no arguments on who was in front of you, pity about the Cala Gran, I quite liked it tbh but agree the floor was an absolute joke and the best of it is they still didn't do anything about it year after year, it was safer dancing on the carpet! Lenny Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) You don't want much do you Glad to see Bamberg was the business.. x 2 words Steve....HIGH MAINTENANCE Anyway,surely Ady could sort the sunshine out for me? Edited May 5, 2009 by Delasoul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Haven't been to every weekender but l reckon Whitby with all it's charm would take some beating! for a really short weekender theres nothing better than the twisted wheel manchester this sun 3 till 8 every fortnight try it folks you wont regret it Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Marc Forrest Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 anyone seen this https://www.soul-source.co.uk/Soulsha...rg-t101365.html Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dundeedavie Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 it really does depend what you're looking for ...for me i've done cleethorpes and didn't like the saturday night at all , done prestatyn 5 times and only really enjoyed the first 2 so for me the best weekender was Roots of Rhythm ..... all my mates were there , the music was right up my alley and the atmosphere was like a family Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest souldancer Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) Have got to agree, have been to the last 2 and ov all the weekenders over the year, this is the one i most look forward to. its like one big family party great music and even better are the people who make this such a brilliant weekend, and as you say its all FREE But i would like to say that the day starts in the york 1pm - 2.00am friday 10am till 2.00pm sat then moves to smokeys 1.00pm - 1.30am then sunday its 10am till 1am back in the york [/ quote] I agree.. without doubt the North Lancs weekender is like a big family party...it comes complete with a fantastic sprung dancefloor in Smokeys too. This year for the first time there is going to be a top of the range bespoke sound system in Smokeys...provided by the Soulful Dance guys...driven up the M6....rigged...and a sound engineer thrown in for good measure too. I've lost count how many top dj's there are now, giving their time for free. The whole weekend is built on kindness and generosity. Edited May 5, 2009 by souldancer Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest kid mohair Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Had a few at our house i tell ya............ ok its cleethorpes and prestatyn for us............ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Professorturnups Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I'm hoping this may coincide with Northampton Town's first visit to Morecombe next season! On a similar note Maark, I wonder if someone could organise a weekender in Hartlepool to coincide with the visit of Norwich City next season Mark C Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
barney Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 On a similar note Maark, I wonder if someone could organise a weekender in Hartlepool to coincide with the visit of Norwich City next season Mark C dont wear the monkey outfit they will hang you for that Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
ockers Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 hope a few of you can make morecambe im really looking forward to it obviously new website revamp launch soon from jason mills www.seasidesoul.co.uk for more news and it will take you to the festival website smokeys run by another sean oconnor yes thats right heres their website https://www.oconnorspub.co.uk/index.php?pag...ul-music-nights https://www.oconnorspub.co.uk/index.php?mac...nt01returnid=39 mick dennisons york hotel website is here too https://www.yorkhotelmorecambe.co.uk/home.html blatant plug for a new soul show starpoint radio 700pm till 900pm monday may 11th for more news on the weekender and two hours of soul music from the past present and the future www.starpointradio.com cheers sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest bazabod_downunder Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) Australian National in 2010 will be in Sydney, New South Wales, Oct or Nov 2011 Melbourne, Victoria 2012 Adelaide, South Australia 2013 Perth, Western Australia 2014 Brisbane or Gold Coast, Queensland KTF Baz Hmm, where abouts is it in 2010? Edited May 5, 2009 by bazabod_downunder Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soultown andy Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 HELP!!! Anyone out there that loves Whitby??!! whitbys fine so are most of the weekenders mentioned.Dont forget this is ss and most members on here have strong ties to certain events [me included]so the only way to find out for yourself is visit as many as you can . Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davetay Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I agree.. without doubt the North Lancs weekender is like a big family party...it comes complete with a fantastic sprung dancefloor in Smokeys too. This year for the first time there is going to be a top of the range bespoke sound system in Smokeys...provided by the Soulful Dance guys...driven up the M6....rigged...and a sound engineer thrown in for good measure too. I've lost count how many top dj's there are now, giving their time for free. The whole weekend is built on kindness and generosity. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 HELP!!! Anyone out there that loves Whitby??!! I loved Whitby, It was one of my favourites, I went to the first 4 or 5 I think, it's a super venue and a great town. The fact they don't have niters works great because there is so much to do during the day in the town. Jayne.x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wally Francis Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Cleethorpes is the one for me, but were trying (12 of us) Bridlington for the first time this year after hearing great report's, and after last year and the constant price rises we are giving Whitby a miss. I still like Prestatyn as it's a good get together, but the numbers of people attending are decreasing rapidly. Wally. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Naughty Boy Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Cleethorpes is the one for me, but were trying (12 of us) Bridlington for the first time this year after hearing great report's, and after last year and the constant price rises we are giving Whitby a miss. I still like Prestatyn as it's a good get together, but the numbers of people attending are decreasing rapidly. Wally. Hope you enjoy it Wally Rob Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Harry Crosby Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 We do skegness in september, great weekender, looking forward to september this year Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Cleethorpes is the one for me, but were trying (12 of us) Bridlington for the first time this year after hearing great report's, and after last year and the constant price rises we are giving Whitby a miss. I still like Prestatyn as it's a good get together, but the numbers of people attending are decreasing rapidly. Wally. I'm tempted to try Bridlington this year, never been there yet. Also having to consider swopping Cleethorpes for the Download "Monsters of Rock" Donnington weekender.... Jayne.x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soultown andy Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Thanks,Jane and yes the town is so quaint....Great Stuff!! but it does have a niter on the sat with the soultown djs . Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Citizen P Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Never been to one. Perhaps it's just me, but can't see the attraction. Tony Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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