Being a Crewe (Shavington) lad, (latterley Northampton and then Kent) I 've always wondered about 'UTJ'S' origins, as I was only about 3 when it was going .

All the other clubs get the limelight but I've always been curious about this little place on South St.

No one really has ever really mentioned it in detail, Who ran it? What was played? How long did it last? (About 12 months?) etc etc.

Would be nice to think my home town had some soul oomph

Thanx

Jim

Being a Crewe (Shavington) lad, (latterley Northampton and then Kent) I 've always wondered about 'UTJ'S' origins, as I was only about 3 when it was going .

All the other clubs get the limelight but I've always been curious about this little place on South St.

No one really has ever really mentioned it in detail, Who ran it? What was played? How long did it last? (About 12 months?) etc etc.

Would be nice to think my home town had some soul oomph

Thanx

Jim

HI,

I THINK IT WAS RUN BY THE GUY WHO RAN THE BEAU-BRUMMEL AT ALVESTON HALL IN NANTWICH ON A SUNDAY ,

WENT THERE QUITE A FEW TIMES ONE YEAR, USED TO BE A LOT FROM BRISTOL I SEEM TO REMEMBER,

MEMORIES NOT SO HOT BUT I THINK THEY PLAYED A FEW WILLIE MITCHELL 45s TO DEATH FOR A WHILE, THINK LABI SIFRE AND JOAN ARMATRADING APPEARED THERE,

EXPECT SOMEONE WILL HAVE A FULL HISTORY OF THE PLACE ON HERE SOON,

JOE.

Being a Crewe (Shavington) lad, (latterley Northampton and then Kent) I 've always wondered about 'UTJ'S' origins, as I was only about 3 when it was going .

All the other clubs get the limelight but I've always been curious about this little place on South St.

No one really has ever really mentioned it in detail, Who ran it? What was played? How long did it last? (About 12 months?) etc etc.

Would be nice to think my home town had some soul oomph

Thanx

Jim

May not be in the limelight much Jim but take it from me, it was one of the best Clubs around at the time, along with the Catacombs and the like.

I hope somebody comes up with the goods for you, I'd be interested too.

May not be in the limelight much Jim but take it from me, it was one of the best Clubs around at the time, along with the Catacombs and the like.

I hope somebody comes up with the goods for you, I'd be interested too.

it was a bloody brilliant club!!! my bloke DES BARKER lives in Crewe and we were regulars there at the time it ws open I have some fliers and piccys from the days will sort m

sue bushby

it was a bloody brilliant club!!! my bloke DES BARKER lives in Crewe and we were regulars there at the time it ws open I have some fliers and piccys from the days will sort m

sue bushby

With you there Sue,Pete Tillesly and Brian Lear running up the walls and doing back drops,me stood there with my mouth open,dazed and confused(no change there then)-----------send my regards to Des---atb Steve

another topic HERE about UTJ.

With you there Sue,Pete Tillesly and Brian Lear running up the walls and doing back drops,me stood there with my mouth open,dazed and confused(no change there then)-----------send my regards to Des---atb Steve

lol hiya steve!!! des up on tuesday so will tell him many happy times had at the places we went eh? des saw frank Kaplonic now Kane) in the week they had a long chat and ended up swappin addys NOW theres a legend eh? what ya up2 these days

sue

With you there Sue,Pete Tillesly and Brian Lear running up the walls and doing back drops,me stood there with my mouth open,dazed and confused(no change there then)-----------send my regards to Des---atb Steve

Hey up Steve, hows it going. I'm sure it was you that came with us--but do you remember the night we went with Dobbie and he had 2 breakfasts in the morning from there

Hey up Steve, hows it going. I'm sure it was you that came with us--but do you remember the night we went with Dobbie and he had 2 breakfasts in the morning from there

Hiya Jez,could never get my head round why they needed a little cafe there?????????

Just been playing all the music postings from the torch,man Im buzzing,cant wait.

lol hiya steve!!! des up on tuesday so will tell him many happy times had at the places we went eh? des saw frank Kaplonic now Kane) in the week they had a long chat and ended up swappin addys NOW theres a legend eh? what ya up2 these days

sue

I knew Frank was back about,he turned up at the Wheel a few months back,asked a mate for my phone no ,refused to give it to him because he didnt know who he was,good to see hes come out the other side of the nitemare he was in,ask Des to send him my regards,All The Best,Steve

Hiya Jez,could never get my head round why they needed a little cafe there?????????

Just been playing all the music postings from the torch,man Im buzzing,cant wait.

Found that other thread Chalky, ta.

Should keep me amused.

Jim

Hi my memories are first why have i traveled 150 miles to go to Crewe until you went in, then it all become green & cleare! Alan Day the records & atmospheare the poeple who were there in late 72 into 73 amazing, however you realy need to speak to the regulars who went? DAVE KIL

Daft this, but we were living about a mile away at the time and it's always been a constant annoyance to me I missed out! !! (As I was a bairn) told you it was daft.

It has tho', always been fascinating to me this place (it's a snooker club now) great to see those photos and flyers on t'other thread.
Perhaps a UTJ reunion opinion should be floated? I've always had a pervish interest in the lesser mentioned but equally important venues.

Regards
Jim

Daft this, but we were living about a mile away at the time and it's always been a constant annoyance to me I missed out! !! (As I was a bairn) told you it was daft.

It has tho', always been fascinating to me this place (it's a snooker club now) great to see those photos and flyers on t'other thread.

Perhaps a UTJ reunion opinion should be floated? I've always had a pervish interest in the lesser mentioned but equally important venues.

Regards

Jim

LOL Jim you will have to blame the parents for not conceiving you earlier then you may have got to the JUNCTION!!! am in Crewe end of May

sue

Hey steve, just spoke to Frank and dont know who it was at the wheel but Franks never been there since he got home from his extended holiday!!! Hes my ex husband and now best buddy and hes come a couple of local dos with me but hes gone into festivals in the hills now!!! He keeps to himself alot and hasnt asked for anyones number so was good he told Des it, shows how much he likes the man!! Just wanted to clear that up!! he thinks you must be steve proudlove??

Take care Chris Kane

Hi Chris,yes it is Steve Proudlove,got a message from a mate who is always the worse for wear when he goes to the wheel,so probably wires crossed,sorry about that,when you see Frank,can you send him my regards and tell him theres a cold one waiting for him.

Many Thanks and Regards,

Steve

  

have plenty of adverts/pictures from the junction etc

drop me a mail and come over to av a butchers

Hi, saw Frank and he sends his regards sorry forgot to put that!!! We get on so well now were not married (speaks volumes eh) i looked after him while he was away sending dosh etc etc and now hes lookin after me!! I hope youve read the book, im in it!!!

Will tell him theres a cold one waiting but where will it be???? If your friends with Des Barker tell him not impressed he saw me in town and said he'd call for a brew but not turned up yet, did drop pics of for Frank thou....

Do you go to local soul dos, ???

Take care Chris Kane

Hiya Chris,book? dont know about a book,could do with details,will let you know when were out again and where,

Cheers

Steve

Is this off Keith or Jim, if it Keith you know im crap on the computer, did you like pic of me in loo's!!! Dont know how to follow these threads thingys!!! |Take care Keith and catch yer soon xx

nice picture-you still look as good x x

Frank wrote a book about his time "away" its called "in the shadow of papillion" by Frank kane and john tilsey (he helped frank put it together) is in smiths, ottackers, on amazon website, been published about a year now, did you not see him in paper or mags advertising it!! he was in nuts (yes namesake) and on radio, gotta come home an make a fuss aint he, our daughter wasnt to keen but shes ok with it all now. Frank was in the very famous prison that the film papillion was about!! he writes about all that he went though in the 8yrs he did, all true in fact had to cut some out cos it was too bad and couldnt name folk!!!! So get a copy matey, think its in library too if your skint!!haha and let me know what you think.

Would be nice to meet up so let me know tara abit Chris x

I know some of the problems that Frank had,but didnt realise there was a book,I will buy a copy and will get back to you.We need to have a get together,get Des out etc,have got Des no I will buzz him soon when Ive got some down time from work!

Speak soon

Steve

I know some of the problems that Frank had,but didnt realise there was a book,I will buy a copy and will get back to you.We need to have a get together,get Des out etc,have got Des no I will buzz him soon when Ive got some down time from work!

Speak soon

Steve

Just bought a copy----the magic of ebay!!!!!!!!!!!!

QUOTE (mooma @ May 17 09, 12:27 PM) it was a bloody brilliant club!!! my bloke DES BARKER lives in Crewe and we were regulars there at the time it ws open I have some fliers and piccys from the days will sort m

sue bushby

With you there Sue,Pete Tillesly and Brian Lear running up the walls and doing back drops,me stood there with my mouth open,dazed and confused(no change there then)-----------send my regards to Des---atb Steve