Hi folks

Not easy to say this but due to a a serious change in my personal circumstances, I'm taking a (probably permanent) break from the scene.

Will be selling up too so expect to see a list of records for sale. Just want to get as far away as possible at the moment as I am heartbroken and in no fit state to continue.

I'd like to thank all the great folks I've met over the years - especially my closest pals. Feels so weird to be saying this. All good things must come to an end - and to think just last night I was having such a great laugh.

I'd just like to say accentuate the positive in life. It's too short. Far too short for negativity and hate. Live for life and live for soul.

Thinking of you all

Hammy

Hi folks

Not easy to say this but due to a a serious change in my personal circumstances, I'm taking a (probably permanent) break from the scene.

Will be selling up too so expect to see a list of records for sale. Just want to get as far away as possible at the moment as I am heartbroken and in no fit state to continue.

I'd like to thank all the great folks I've met over the years - especially my closest pals. Feels so weird to be saying this. All good things must come to an end - and to think just last night I was having such a great laugh.

I'd just like to say accentuate the positive in life. It's too short. Far too short for negativity and hate. Live for life and live for soul.

Thinking of you all

Hammy

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I have tried three times this morning to reply to your very sad post, but for someone who most people say has too much to say for herself, I am stumped.

I hope your life gets itself back on track and you come out the other side of what ever has hurt you so much with a smile.

I have never met you but we have had some written banter over the last 6 months and I know there are a lot of people on SS who will miss you.

Take care and remember we will all probably be here in our little virtual community we call soul source when you feel like coming back into the fold.

QoF

xx

Sorry to hear your sad news,good luck in your next adventure whatever it might be,except Funk

What the f*** is going on Hambo?

pm me for a verbal punch

Sent you an email mate..anything I can help with just ask.

If not I wish you all the best man

and please keep in touch but not after you win 3-0.

You will be missed by most on site apart from me and Tubbs..

you may leave the scene but the music will never leave you.

KTF

love the gasher

Edited August 29, 200519 yr by The Gasher

Hi folks

Not easy to say this but due to a a serious change in my personal circumstances, I'm taking a (probably permanent) break from the scene.

Will be selling up too so expect to see a list of records for sale. Just want to get as far away as possible at the moment as I am heartbroken and in no fit state to continue.

I'd like to thank all the great folks I've met over the years - especially my closest pals. Feels so weird to be saying this. All good things must come to an end - and to think just last night I was having such a great laugh.

I'd just like to say accentuate the positive in life. It's too short. Far too short for negativity and hate. Live for life and live for soul.

Thinking of you all

Hammy

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Sad news indeed, hope it all works out and we see you sometime soon.

To those who know Hammy I'm sure you'll all agree that a nicer bloke you'd never meet, a tremendous servant to the soul scene - especially in Scotland. It was Myself, Ali Duff, Hammy and Gary Marnie that started the Souler Power soul do's which went on to become very popular soul events, many top DJ's from all over the UK graced the decks and the last alldayer was fantastic. Come on soul people, let's get behind a good mate to us all and wish him well and wish him back.

David

Sorry to hear that Hammy.

Though the scene may be over for you, perhaps the music won't be.

May the faith be with you.

Hi folks

Not easy to say this but due to a a serious change in my personal circumstances, I'm taking a (probably permanent) break from the scene.

Will be selling up too so expect to see a list of records for sale. Just want to get as far away as possible at the moment as I am heartbroken and in no fit state to continue.

I'd like to thank all the great folks I've met over the years - especially my closest pals. Feels so weird to be saying this. All good things must come to an end - and to think just last night I was having such a great laugh.

I'd just like to say accentuate the positive in life. It's too short. Far too short for negativity and hate. Live for life and live for soul.

Thinking of you all

Hammy

link

Hammy,

what can I say mate, shocked, bewildered are the first two I can think of, we go back long time mate, right to the start of Souler Power in fact and Jan and I gave you 100% support, i'm not sure what's going on but please pm me if you need to talk, hope this is a knee jerk reaction and hope you will come back into the fold when your head clears a bit, until then, take care mate,

Lenny

Sorry to hear your news Hammy,

Chin up and think about the good times that you have had on the scene

Gook Luck and soldier on

Give me a call mate.

Hammy

Scene won't be same without you - please give us a ring.

Ali

hi hammy.not the best news 4 a monday morning.sad 2 hear this news.ur big enough and ugly enough 2 know what u want.all the best 4 whatever u decide 2 do from now on.the music will never leave u.ktf steve riddell aberdeen.

sorry to hear you're packing up min, hope you get through this and come out the other side a happier Hibee.

Tubbs

Sorry to hear that too. Hope it is nth serious and whatever it is drowing you away from the scene will not stand for long.

Marc

Very sorry to hear this news Hammy, as Chriseo has already wrote, this small tight community of ours is a genuine and friendly place( even though we all fall out now and then...just like a family), i for one will be sorry to see you leave this scene, always enjoyed your posts.......if you ever wanna' come down to Sheffield, Ponds Forge, the Vault Of Soul, then you'll always have a place at Team Franklin.....take care Hammy and be lucky.

Brett Franklin

Edited August 29, 200519 yr by Brett

Just to add to the others

Miss the soul, dont let the soul miss you

stay sane

Doug

hey you probably don't remember me but we've chatted once. i left the niter scene in 1987 but still go to soul nites. this last year has been hell!!! my dad died in march, my mum is dying of cancer, my sister has cancer in remission and i've lost my job and am fighting for my redundancy. please never never give up as it's been some of my friends on the soul scene who have helped me cope and not do anything silly. if you want a chat e-mail me and i,ll try to help take care Mick

So. you think you can get rid of me that easily big man. well MR HAMILTON whatever is eating away at you it is not too big to discuss with yer mates. Give me a call pronto and if there is anything and I do mean anything that I can do to help do not think twice about picking up the phone or email me and if I can help then by god I will. STAY SAFE BIG MAN. GET IN TOUCH

FRASER.

Hi folks

Not easy to say this but due to a a serious change in my personal circumstances, I'm taking a (probably permanent) break from the scene.

Will be selling up too so expect to see a list of records for sale. Just want to get as far away as possible at the moment as I am heartbroken and in no fit state to continue.

I'd like to thank all the great folks I've met over the years - especially my closest pals. Feels so weird to be saying this. All good things must come to an end - and to think just last night I was having such a great laugh.

I'd just like to say accentuate the positive in life. It's too short. Far too short for negativity and hate. Live for life and live for soul.

Thinking of you all

Hammy

link

wots up ser,

andy dennison , was only telling me this morning wot a good set you played on sunday......pull yersel together, stick a right dear record up yer arse and everything will be okay tomorow.

all the best wot ever your plans.

lenny

Hi Hammy

Sorry to here this news..Hope you can come down to Manchester sometime and put your feet up at my place...Good wins over evil in the end

take care

steve

HI HAMMY, JUST READ YOUR POST AND WANTED TO SEND A FEW WORDS OF SUPPORT. WHATEVER TROUBLES YOU TODAY WE HOPE WILL NOT AFFECT YOU LONG TERM, ALL OF US DEAL WITH PROBLEMS IN OUR OWN WAY AND IF RETREATING FROM THE SCENE HELPS YOU, THEN THAT'S THE RIGHT PATH FOR YOU TO TAKE AT THIS TIME. TAKE CARE AND KEEP SAFE, MARIA AND CARL WILLINGHAM

HAMMY YOUR A GRAND FELLOW DON´T DO ANYTHING HASTY.

SORRY TO HEAR THIS NEWS' I´D JUST LIKE TO ECHO CARL & MARIAS´WORDS

NOTHING IS INSURMOUNTABLE AND THE PROBLEMS I´VE HAD THESE PAST YEARS BOTH PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY HAVE BEEN HELPED BY THE PERSEVERANCE OF GOOD FRIENDS . IF ALL YOU SEEK IS SOLITUDE RIGHT NOW ,WELL THAT´'S OK MATE BUT WHEN YOUR READY THERE´S PLENTY OF GOOD FOLKS LIKE YOURSELF ON HERE WHO WILL HELP.

ALL THE BEST TO YOU HAMMY

CHRIS ´N´CARLOS

Fella, I don't know you but I do know tht music is a great healer. Sure, take a break from the scene, but why abandon a source of creativity and comfort?

Someone much wiser than I said that "Life never gives you anything you can't cope with." There's also a saying that goes "what doesn't kill us makes us stronger."

Keep on keepin on....

Best wishes

Colin

I would also like to echo my thoughts on this.

When Randy died I too thought about giving up on the 'scene' too many memories but if it wasnt for some of the people and some who have been there for me more than others I would have expected to be, Im not sure where I would be now.

I dont really know you or your situation, but it must seem so bad at this moment in time for you to think this way. If you decide that this is the only (&/or best) course of action to take then I wish you good luck but think maybe a break might be the answer, I couldnt face going to places where I had been with Randy - too many memories - so I started going to different ones - but I still go back to the old ones now and again - because now I can smile at the good times not remember the bad.

It takes time so you cant push it, have to wait until YOU are ready.

The old cliche time is great healer is true, you never forget but you learn to live with things.

God I sound like Winnie!! x

I know everyone means well but wouldnt it be better if we all just wished Hammy all the best for the future.

I dont know his reasons but I feel people should just respect it.

Sorry I just think some of the replies on here are bizarre. I know you all mean well.

Good luck Hammy

Shane

Edited August 30, 200519 yr by ShaneH

I know everyone means well but wouldnt it be better if we all just wished Hammy all the best for the future.

I dont know his reasons but I feel people should just respect it.

Sorry I just think some of the replies on here are bizarre. I know you all mean well.

Good luck Hammy

Shane

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I know people who dropped off scene and werely solely missed! Then when they wanted back on ' scene' they found it hard to do!

Yes I think people were 'meaning well' but I think these replies were meant to try and give him hope with whatever he is going through. Sorry I dont think that is wrong, yes I agree, wish good luck, but sometimes when you are feeling low, it's good to know people care, no one has to take the advice given but it's nice to know people want to help in whatever way they can.

Hi folks

Not easy to say this but due to a a serious change in my personal circumstances, I'm taking a (probably permanent) break from the scene.

Will be selling up too so expect to see a list of records for sale. Just want to get as far away as possible at the moment as I am heartbroken and in no fit state to continue.

I'd like to thank all the great folks I've met over the years - especially my closest pals. Feels so weird to be saying this. All good things must come to an end - and to think just last night I was having such a great laugh.

I'd just like to say accentuate the positive in life. It's too short. Far too short for negativity and hate. Live for life and live for soul.

Thinking of you all

Hammy

link

Hello

I don't know you either but wanted to point out ( or state the bleedin obvious.... whichever) that for every reply on here, there are probably loads of people reading this who, like me, don't know you but are wishing the best for you

Sarahx

I know people who dropped off scene and werely solely missed! Then when they wanted back on ' scene' they found it hard to do!

Yes I think people were 'meaning well' but I think these replies were meant to try and give him hope with whatever he is going through.  Sorry I dont think that is wrong, yes I agree, wish good luck, but sometimes when you are feeling low, it's good to know people care, no one has to take the advice given but it's nice to know people want to help in whatever way they can.

link

there is a better way of doing things though. Without knowing the cause of something how can you offer a solution?

If I was him I would just appreciate 'best wishes' - nothing else.

Thats my opinion but maybe I am wrong.

End of.

Shane

Hi folks

Not easy to say this but due to a a serious change in my personal circumstances, I'm taking a (probably permanent) break from the scene.

Will be selling up too so expect to see a list of records for sale. Just want to get as far away as possible at the moment as I am heartbroken and in no fit state to continue.

I'd like to thank all the great folks I've met over the years - especially my closest pals. Feels so weird to be saying this. All good things must come to an end - and to think just last night I was having such a great laugh.

I'd just like to say accentuate the positive in life. It's too short. Far too short for negativity and hate. Live for life and live for soul.

Thinking of you all

Hammy

link

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Hi Hammy,

I just hope whatever the problem, it sorts itself out. You've got my e-mail addy if you'd like a chat etc.

Take care!

Winnie:-)

Hi folks

Not easy to say this but due to a a serious change in my personal circumstances, I'm taking a (probably permanent) break from the scene.

Will be selling up too so expect to see a list of records for sale. Just want to get as far away as possible at the moment as I am heartbroken and in no fit state to continue.

I'd like to thank all the great folks I've met over the years - especially my closest pals. Feels so weird to be saying this. All good things must come to an end - and to think just last night I was having such a great laugh.

I'd just like to say accentuate the positive in life. It's too short. Far too short for negativity and hate. Live for life and live for soul.

Thinking of you all

Hammy

link

When the heart heals and the soul is free once more, those lovely vinyl records are hard to get back. Dont sell em keep em in a safe place til that time comes again. Cos I'm sure it will

Best Wishes

Hammy,

We've never met or even spoken, but I hope you overcome whatever the problem is.

All the best and whatever course of action you take, I'm sure we'd all support you.

Ian.

Hi folks

Not easy to say this but due to a a serious change in my personal circumstances, I'm taking a (probably permanent) break from the scene.

Will be selling up too so expect to see a list of records for sale. Just want to get as far away as possible at the moment as I am heartbroken and in no fit state to continue.

I'd like to thank all the great folks I've met over the years - especially my closest pals. Feels so weird to be saying this. All good things must come to an end - and to think just last night I was having such a great laugh.

I'd just like to say accentuate the positive in life. It's too short. Far too short for negativity and hate. Live for life and live for soul.

Thinking of you all

Hammy

link

Hey good luck in all that you do fella!

hi hammy

hope you get sorted and come back stronger

D.J ed at the first or second of your doo,s had a great time

be cool

I suport Crewe Alexandra so I know PAIN

Hammy,

We've never met or even spoken, but I hope you overcome whatever the problem is.

All the best and whatever course of action you take, I'm sure we'd all support you.

Ian.

link

My thoughts go out the same all the best Hammy.

Billy

Hi Hammy, only met you once but already felt i "knew" you through SS. Hope your troubles are over soon.

All the very best for the future.

Its already been said but soul wont leave you & i hope when things get better you will return.

Garv.

Hi Hammy,

So sorry to hear that you've decided to take a break. I always enjoyed your sets. You will be missed. All the best wherever your path may take you. Hope to see you again someday.

Des

Hi folks

Not easy to say this but due to a a serious change in my personal circumstances, I'm taking a (probably permanent) break from the scene.

Will be selling up too so expect to see a list of records for sale. Just want to get as far away as possible at the moment as I am heartbroken and in no fit state to continue.

I'd like to thank all the great folks I've met over the years - especially my closest pals. Feels so weird to be saying this. All good things must come to an end - and to think just last night I was having such a great laugh.

I'd just like to say accentuate the positive in life. It's too short. Far too short for negativity and hate. Live for life and live for soul.

Thinking of you all

Hammy

link

So sorry to hear that mate, only made the trip up once to hear you but really enjoyed it. Its really sad your jacking it in, but you have reasons, which we all respect

farwell

Colin

Melv (nae PCs out in the sticks) asked me to pass this on ... Sorry to hear the Scottish Scene's losing a top DJ and a fantastic travelling partner.

Hi folks

Not easy to say this but due to a a serious change in my personal circumstances, I'm taking a (probably permanent) break from the scene.

Will be selling up too so expect to see a list of records for sale. Just want to get as far away as possible at the moment as I am heartbroken and in no fit state to continue.

I'd like to thank all the great folks I've met over the years - especially my closest pals. Feels so weird to be saying this. All good things must come to an end - and to think just last night I was having such a great laugh.

I'd just like to say accentuate the positive in life. It's too short. Far too short for negativity and hate. Live for life and live for soul.

Thinking of you all

Hammy

link

Keep on keepin' on mate

Edited August 31, 200519 yr by jish

Hammy no matter how bad or sad things seem there is always millions

worse off, personally over the years Ive been through some really bad times

give us a call anytime day or night or come down to our house for a few days

for a break your most welcome mate ............

Kind Regards Ian Cunliffe