August 1, 201014 yr Donnelly, I wish you would stop this-----------just scatter gunned me cornflakes over the wall lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot practice anywhere for my sponsored Torch Reunion Discovating without being seen . Come on - own up : who posted this on the internet ? Malc
August 1, 201014 yr Just nearly wazzed myself laughing ....... please tell me this is NOT Donnelly Malc Edited August 2, 201014 yr by Malc Burton
August 6, 201014 yr i.ll pledge 20 quid if paul donnelly andj jez dance with me to this record:thumbsup: open the door to your heart by darrell banks i know this stuff to is wot u all dance to and malc is doin his discovating to but this is special to me xxx Edited August 7, 201014 yr by julie s
August 7, 201014 yr i.ll pledge 20 quid if paul donnelly andj jez dance with me to this record:thumbsup: open the door to your heart by darrell banks i know this stuff to is wot u dancin to but malc is doin his to but this is special to me xxx is I reckon yer got yerself a deal there jules:thumbsup:
August 7, 201014 yr John Wayne discovers that the copy of The Sweet Things ~ I'm in a World of Trouble he'd purchased from Julian Bentley the week before at the Torch was a bootleg, Jez jones wades in after 9 secs to help him. I never knew the raliings separating the entrance area from the dance pit at the Torch were made of paper After 24 secs John Wayne says "why ya helping me mate" Jez says " I brought one as well" After 31 secs Matchie gets Watney Brown Ale bottle on the head After 50 secs Sue Hey on the balcony turns to Chris Burton and yells " this'lll cost you a small fortune to put this fooker right Chris " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThmqXmMGL-I&feature=related Edited August 7, 201014 yr by PaulDonnelly
August 11, 201014 yr I'm not happy I look like a right old bat.................on the clip..................on the cllip!!!
August 12, 201014 yr Imagine the scene ..... 2,524 miles from home ....... and once more the old adage is true that " You can take the man out of that street , but you can't take that street out of the man " Malc
August 13, 201014 yr John Wayne discovers that the copy of The Sweet Things ~ I'm in a World of Trouble he'd purchased from Julian Bentley the week before at the Torch was a bootleg, Jez jones wades in after 9 secs to help him. I never knew the raliings separating the entrance area from the dance pit at the Torch were made of paper After 24 secs John Wayne says "why ya helping me mate" Jez says " I brought one as well" After 31 secs Matchie gets Watney Brown Ale bottle on the head After 50 secs Sue Hey on the balcony turns to Chris Burton and yells " this'lll cost you a small fortune to put this fooker right Chris " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThmqXmMGL-I&feature=related Classic again mate-----still laughing at CB on the balcony:D:D
August 13, 201014 yr Imagine the scene ..... 2,524 miles from home ....... and once more the old adage is true that " You can take the man out of that street , but you can't take that street out of the man " Malc Possibly the best collection of Alan Day tank tops I've ever seen
August 13, 201014 yr Just a few photo's i thought some of you old'ens might be interseted in. a few pictures of the torch prior to it's opening and one of barmey Barry with the 60's group the APPLEJACKS.
August 13, 201014 yr Torch Reunion 2010 Charity CD Alan Day . Tony Jebb and Martyn Ellis Live At The Torch 1972 Simply ooooooooooooooozing atmosphere and recaling the majesty of The Torch , and for a 38 year old cassette taped recording , the sound quality of the records played and DJ announcements are absolutely first class . Includes the sartorial elegance of Alan Day , announcing that Tony Jebb is on after him , telling all and sundry that he is handing over to " The north's number one spinner - what a load of crap " The CD features excerpts from spots by Alan Day , Tony Jebb and Martyn Ellis , spinning Torch monsters like Gerry and Paul , Luther Ingram , Jerry Cook and Duke Browner . The CD will be on sale at The Ryan Hall during the day / night of October 23rd priced £5 , with every £5 paid going to the three selected Torch Reunion 2010 charities . If you are unable to attend ( should have bought your ticket early ) and wish to puchase a copy of the CD , I am taking orders for postal delivery . Please email me at burtonmalc@yahoo.co.uk with your name and number required , and I will place you on the list to receive a copy , and will contact you back by email when they are ready . Shameless and unmitigated bump .................. Why not ? it for Charidee after all Let's be having those orders !! Malc Edited August 13, 201014 yr by Malc Burton
August 13, 201014 yr Just a few photo's i thought some of you old'ens might be interseted in. a few pictures of the torch prior to it's opening and one of barmey Barry with the 60's group the APPLEJACKS. Absolutely Brilliant !!!! Trust Barry to be sitting next to Megan Davies ....... Thank you for posting them Malc
August 18, 201014 yr Just a few photo's i thought some of you old'ens might be interseted in. a few pictures of the torch prior to it's opening and one of barmey Barry with the 60's group the APPLEJACKS. Mega photos dude , that one with the Applejacks, have you the rights ?
August 18, 201014 yr Mega photos dude , that one with the Applejacks, have you the rights ? Sorry no Chris, they're from the local rag the SENTINEL.
August 20, 201014 yr it's o.k to collect at old trafford now.......only problem is they all come from down south and won't have heard of the torch.....best to wait till they are playing stoke..wigan or city.
August 20, 201014 yr good idea mate everybody knows webby so they will give xx are you coming to the torch reunion?
August 25, 201014 yr 1972, oh what a year It was full of fighting, fashion and gear It was the odd pint of Double Diamiond & Ben Truman beer It was Boro's hangouts The Metho, The Bell and Oak It was French Blues and the way we choked It was Terrace culture with kick to kill It was being one step ahead of the Old Bill It was Terry Jacks and "season in the sun" It was "we've got Cobblers on the run" It was the SelectaDisc list arriving by post It was ringing Arkwright Street so you could boast It was meeting at 6pm for a journey to Bletsoe It was wondering how 8 would fit into an Austin Allegro It was blokes from up North who told us about this club in Stoke It was Eddie Din who said "lets go up there they seem nice folk" It was me Terry and Vheat who went up there on Feb 10th 1973, The rest is as they say " History" 37 years on its time to go back Can't wait for 1pm under the Plaque Sat October 23rd....The Tunstall Torch Reunion
August 25, 201014 yr 1972, oh what a year It was full of fighting, fashion and gear It was the odd pint of Double Diamiond & Ben Truman beer It was Boro's hangouts The Metho, The Bell and Oak It was French Blues and the way we choked It was Terrace culture with kick to kill It was being one step ahead of the Old Bill It was Terry Jacks and "season in the sun" It was "we've got Cobblers on the run" It was the SelectaDisc list arriving by post It was ringing Arkwright Street so you could boast It was meeting at 6pm for a journey to Bletsoe It was wondering how 8 would fit into an Austin Allegro It was blokes from up North who told us about this club in Stoke It was Eddie Din who said "lets go up there they seem nice folk" It was me Terry and Vheat who went up there on Feb 10th 1973, The rest is as they say " History" 37 years on its time to go back Can't wait for 1pm under the Plaque Sat October 23rd....The Tunstall Torch Reunion nice one ----Peterborough's Poet Laureate:D
August 25, 201014 yr 1972, oh what a year It was full of fighting, fashion and gear It was the odd pint of Double Diamiond & Ben Truman beer It was Boro's hangouts The Metho, The Bell and Oak It was French Blues and the way we choked It was Terrace culture with kick to kill It was being one step ahead of the Old Bill It was Terry Jacks and "season in the sun" It was "we've got Cobblers on the run" It was the SelectaDisc list arriving by post It was ringing Arkwright Street so you could boast It was meeting at 6pm for a journey to Bletsoe It was wondering how 8 would fit into an Austin Allegro It was blokes from up North who told us about this club in Stoke It was Eddie Din who said "lets go up there they seem nice folk" It was me Terry and Vheat who went up there on Feb 10th 1973, The rest is as they say " History" 37 years on its time to go back Can't wait for 1pm under the Plaque Sat October 23rd....The Tunstall Torch Reunion Yoi barstard yoi nicked thart off moi LP
August 25, 201014 yr Yoi barstard yoi nicked thart off moi LP By the look on Pam's face , is the album called " Oi Loike Them Bustaids " ? Here is another brilliant ode - cannot remember the name of the author : anyone confirm ? In a place called Tunstall, near Stoke-on-Trent A very special club, that I did frequent By road or rail, we all made our way there How we got home well we just didn't care Because to dance all night, was our thing To Sam and Kitty, or "Shingaling" The Kingspinners played, the whole night through Eddie Parker, The Shakers and "I Still Love You" One week there would be, a brand new sound The next it was yours, for just a pound Hoagy Lands, Rose Battiste, and Nolan Chance Roy Hamilton and Little Caesar, made everybody dance The Torch fans danced, the night away Showing off the steps, they practiced each day Some sliding and spinning, others seemed to flaot around These were the very best dancers, there were to be found I've Been Hurt "Landslide", and "He Who Picks a Rose" "Rat Race" "Thumb a Ride", the list just grows "Personally" "I'm Standing", "Crying Over You" "Angel Baby" "One in a Million", and "What Would I do" Junior Walker, Bob and Earl, and Doris Troy Fontella Bass, Edwin Starr, they were all a joy But When "Live at the Torch", was recorded by Major Lance It was one night there wasn't, any room to dance Each morning all too soon, when it was time to go Jimmy Radcliffe rang out loud, to finish off the show As the soul fans made, their way out of the door They all knew that they, would be back for sure When I look back on the Torch, the thing that stands out I feel honoured to have been, of this I have no doubt The Golden Torch may be 37 years gone But in my heart, The Torch lives - Right On!! Malc Edited August 25, 201014 yr by Malc Burton
August 25, 201014 yr By the look on Pam's face , is the album called " Oi Loike Them Bustaids " Here is another brilliant ode - cannot remember the name of the author : anyone confirm ? In a place called Tunstall, near Stoke-on-Trent A very special club, that I did frequent By road or rail, we all made our way there How we got home well we just didn't care Because to dance all night, was our thing To Sam and Kitty, or "Shingaling" The Kingspinners played, the whole night through Eddie Parker, The Shakers and "I Still Love You" One week there would be, a brand new sound The next it was yours, for just a pound Hoagy Lands, Rose Battiste, and Nolan Chance Roy Hamilton and Little Caesar, made everybody dance The Torch fans danced, the night away Showing off the steps, they practiced each day Some sliding and spinning, others seemed to flaot around These were the very best dancers, there were to be found I've Been Hurt "Landslide", and "He Who Picks a Rose" "Rat Race" "Thumb a Ride", the list just grows "Personally" "I'm Standing", "Crying Over You" "Angel Baby" "One in a Million", and "What Would I do" Junior Walker, Bob and Earl, and Doris Troy Fontella Bass, Edwin Starr, they were all a joy But When "Live at the Torch", was recorded by Major Lance It was one night there wasn't, any room to dance Each morning all too soon, when it was time to go Jimmy Radcliffe rang out loud, to finish off the show As the soul fans made, their way out of the door They all knew that they, would be back for sure When I look back on the Torch, the thing that stands out I feel honoured to have been, of this I have no doubt The Golden Torch may be 37 years gone But in my heart, The Torch lives - Right On!! Malc
August 27, 201014 yr malc thats fantastic where did you find that xx julie:thumbsup: It was sent to me last year . Sadly , as I stated when posting it , I cannot remember who the author is / was . It was written in 2008 , , and I took poetic license with it when posting it to bring it " up to date " , as the original line towards the end , states " The Golden Torch may be 35 years gone , But in my heart, The Torch lives - Right On !! " . It is a wonderful and correctly descriptive ode to a very special venue and time . Malc Edited August 27, 201014 yr by Malc Burton
August 27, 201014 yr hello what charity is this The three chosen Torch Reunion charities for 2010 are Downs Syndrome Derby Kidney Research UK McMillan Nurses Once again , please may I state on behalf of all of us who are involved with The Torch Reunion , our pleasure in being associated with the three charities for this year . Malc Edited August 27, 201014 yr by Malc Burton
August 28, 201014 yr come on guys any suggestions julie xx Hi AlL.....WHAT DO YOU THINK!? THE POSTER LURKS UNDER THE SCRIPT??? AS I AM SO POOR! THIS WILL BE MY CONTROBUTION:whistling: IT'S NOT FINISHED, THIIS IS A DRAFT COPY Okeh! the finished poster is the Dogs and will be limited to 10 copys the raffel being #1 of 10 DAVE KIL I THINK IT LOOKS QUITE GOOD NOW!
August 31, 201014 yr Hi AlL.....WHAT DO YOU THINK!? THE POSTER LURKS UNDER THE SCRIPT??? AS I AM SO POOR! THIS WILL BE MY CONTROBUTION:whistling: IT'S NOT FINISHED, THIIS IS A DRAFT COPY Okeh! the finished poster is the Dogs and will be limited to 10 copys the raffel being #1 of 10 DAVE KIL I THINK IT LOOKS QUITE GOOD NOW! Thats bloody brilliant Dave--nice one mate:thumbsup:
August 31, 201014 yr Thats bloody brilliant Dave--nice one mate:thumbsup: Please dont think im bein piccy Dave posters brill but,,,,,, but its DAVE EVISON , KIETH MINSHULL Edited August 31, 201014 yr by Nige Brown
August 31, 201014 yr Please dont think im bein piccy Dave posters brill but,,,,,, but its DAVE EVISON , KIETH MINSHULL Nige.....................its Keith Minshull and Alan Day.
August 31, 201014 yr Nige.....................its Keith Minshull and Alan Day. Lol lol Nice One!! I shoulda gone to,,,,,,,,, Spec Savers !
September 1, 201014 yr then you could see clearly now the rain has gone xx:thumbsup: Plus all the obstacles that were in your way , and saw the rainbow you had been praying for ......... Malc Edited September 1, 201014 yr by Malc Burton
September 1, 201014 yr In respect of the above posts # 197 and # 198 ....... Weather forecast for the meet up in Hose Street at 1 PM on October 23rd ....... " It's gonna be a bright , bright , bright, bright sun shiny day " Malc Edited September 1, 201014 yr by Malc Burton
September 1, 201014 yr Rumour has it that Nige Brown will be doing a fundraising Roy C " Stars In Your Eyes " tribute on October 23rd . If you do Nige , please only sing " Shotgun Wedding " once Malc Edited September 1, 201014 yr by Malc Burton
September 1, 201014 yr some weeks ago I pledged £500 toward the Torch Reunion Charity's specifically hoping that Jez would add https://www.sense.org.uk/'>https://www.sense.org.uk/ to the other three nominated, Jez confirmed at the ACOW that he would therefore it's game on Thank you to everybody who supported the ACOW, together we rasied £109.63p which will be donated to the Torch Reunion 2010 Charity fund which will now include https://www.sense.org.uk/'>https://www.sense.org.uk/ add that to the £25 donated by Barry Mathews and the £160 raised via the Wellingboro all dayer we are now only need to raise £205 which we should raise this weekend. PD
September 2, 201014 yr some weeks ago I pledged £500 toward the Torch Reunion Charity's specifically hoping that Jez would add https://www.sense.org.uk/'>https://www.sense.org.uk/ to the other three nominated, Jez confirmed at the ACOW that he would therefore it's game on Thank you to everybody who supported the ACOW, together we rasied £109.63p which will be donated to the Torch Reunion 2010 Charity fund which will now include https://www.sense.org.uk/'>https://www.sense.org.uk/ add that to the £25 donated by Barry Mathews and the £160 raised via the Wellingboro all dayer we are now only need to raise £205 which we should raise this weekend. PD Brilliant Paul , absolutely brilliant Malc
September 2, 201014 yr some weeks ago I pledged £500 toward the Torch Reunion Charity's specifically hoping that Jez would add https://www.sense.org.uk/ to the other three nominated, Jez confirmed at the ACOW that he would therefore it's game on Thank you to everybody who supported the ACOW, together we rasied £109.63p which will be donated to the Torch Reunion 2010 Charity fund which will now include https://www.sense.org.uk/ add that to the £25 donated by Barry Mathews and the £160 raised via the Wellingboro all dayer we are now only need to raise £205 which we should raise this weekend. PD Yep https://www.sense.org.uk/ is certainly a worthy cause and we will be delighted to add this to the existing 3 charities. great stuff:thumbsup:
September 2, 201014 yr Yep https://www.sense.org.uk/ is certainly a worthy cause and we will be delighted to add this to the existing 3 charities. great stuff:thumbsup: Agreed Mr J , agreed Malc
September 6, 201014 yr some weeks ago I pledged £500 toward the Torch Reunion Charity's specifically hoping that Jez would add https://www.sense.org.uk/'>https://www.sense.org.uk/ to the other three nominated, Jez confirmed at the ACOW that he would therefore it's game on Thank you to everybody who supported the ACOW, together we rasied £109.63p which will be donated to the Torch Reunion 2010 Charity fund which will now include https://www.sense.org.uk/'>https://www.sense.org.uk/ add that to the £25 donated by Barry Mathews and the £160 raised via the Wellingboro all dayer we are now only need to raise £205 which we should raise this weekend. PD now up to £396.27p...
September 10, 201014 yr come on you guys we have 6 weeks to come up with some good ideas how to raise some money for these fantastic charities help me out on this one you lovely people please xxxx julie:thumbsup: :D
come on guys any suggestions julie xx