Guest Glawster Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 (edited) Thanks to Ann, Carol,Sandy,Julie & Sue for a wonderful night of excellent tunes . We set off mid morning after a few hours kip following the Gloucester Allnighter and booked into The Prince of Wales(Bishopstoke),which is highly recommended if anyone is after a place to stay for future soul do's and only a 3 min walk from the venue. As for the event itself its a bring your own booze or pop next door to the pub for your drinks,but judging by the amount of Co-Op bags being brought in the local Bishopstoke economy was booming(and these were top ups as most folk brought cool boxes with them!) From the get go it was rammed,extra chairs were being sourced and tables rearranged to accomodate everyone. Great to see so many old soul friends again,Tim,Simon,Dave,Shay,Steve,Charmaine,Dave,Jan,Fiona,Shirl,Brian(one of the scenes real characters!)Danny,Mandy,Kev,Rachel,Tony,Di etc. Matty as always was great company but Im afraid Matt, Simon came out with the quote of the night in the "Kitchen Record Bar" - "Bill Bush,You play Bill Bush , I take a pi$ behind a Bush!" - Brilliant,just summed the atmosphere up for me!! I estimate around 200 folks were in and the dancefloor reflected the mood of the punters,a bit of something for everyone(Modern soulies the exception) Classic Northern,some rarer stuff,R n B and top Motown tunes were played all night - The Ladies did a great job and I think Annies 3 encore tunes paid testament to the fact folks didnt want to leave but leave we had too,so trolley laden we made our way back the POW and bedded down for the night. At breakfast it was nice to have a chat with members of the Due South Scooter club who had their weekly meet for brekkie before their rideout,sadly the weather prevented a bigger turn out but that said it rounded off an excellent weekend. The down side was travelling back in awful weather! Ann has promised another Ladies Night for the future,so look out!! Apologies for the guy and usual resident DJ for forgetting your name but you did a sterling job on the door.(Stuart maybe) Oh and a special mention to my "new friend" Mark who sang(nay shouted) the entire Martha Reeves choon I gotta Let you go in my lug hole!! Edited June 13, 2011 by Glawster Link to comment
Guest Dave Mortimore Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 . . What a very good report Martin. It summed up the night perfectly. The subdued lighting was perfect to allow folk to blend in amongst the throng and thus Jan & I felt very relaxed in casual chit-chats or watching others when we weren't dancing ourselves. . . There was a superb atmosphere and we really enjoyed ourselves. . . I don't normally write-up anything for this event because it doesn't usually get publicised that much on Soul Source. It's about time it did get some recognition, so thanks for your detailed words. . . See you around. Possibly at Bournemouth University on Saturday, Dave & Jan . Link to comment
Guest kellys99 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I am not much for writing big write ups! So all I can say is what a brilliant night, once I got over my nerves of being up on a big stage for the first time! Sandy x Link to comment
wiganpotter Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 (edited) Thanks to Ann, Carol,Sandy,Julie & Sue for a wonderful night of excellent tunes . We set off mid morning after a few hours kip following the Gloucester Allnighter and booked into The Prince of Wales(Bishopstoke),which is highly recommended if anyone is after a place to stay for future soul do's and only a 3 min walk from the venue. As for the event itself its a bring your own booze or pop next door to the pub for your drinks,but judging by the amount of Co-Op bags being brought in the local Bishopstoke economy was booming(and these were top ups as most folk brought cool boxes with them!) From the get go it was rammed,extra chairs were being sourced and tables rearranged to accomodate everyone. Great to see so many old soul friends again,Tim,Simon,Dave,Shay,Steve,Charmaine,Dave,Jan,Fiona,Shirl,Brian(one of the scenes real characters!)Danny,Mandy,Kev,Rachel,Tony,Di etc. Matty as always was great company but Im afraid Matt, Simon came out with the quote of the night in the "Kitchen Record Bar" - "Bill Bush,You play Bill Bush , I take a pi$ behind a Bush!" - Brilliant,just summed the atmosphere up for me! I estimate around 200 folks were in and the dancefloor reflected the mood of the punters,a bit of something for everyone(Modern soulies the exception) Classic Northern,some rarer stuff,R n B and top Motown tunes were played all night - The Ladies did a great job and I think Annies 3 encore tunes paid testament to the fact folks didnt want to leave but leave we had too,so trolley laden we made our way back the POW and bedded down for the night. At breakfast it was nice to have a chat with members of the Due South Scooter club who had their weekly meet for brekkie before their rideout,sadly the weather prevented a bigger turn out but that said it rounded off an excellent weekend. The down side was travelling back in awful weather! Ann has promised another Ladies Night for the future,so look out!! Apologies for the guy and usual resident DJ for forgetting your name but you did a sterling job on the door.(Stuart maybe) Oh and a special mention to my "new friend" Mark who sang(nay shouted) the entire Martha Reeves choon I gotta Let you go in my lug hole!! HI MARTIN THIS IS MY SECOND POSTING .NO`1 MUST BE IN CYBERSPACE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????????????? HERE GOES AGAIN !!!! DOES THE "BRIAN " " ONE OF THE SCENES REAL CHARACTERS " COME FROM WIGAN ? IF SO IS THAT A NICE WAY OF SAYING I`M A GOBBY NORTHERN TW@T LOL LOL ANYWAY IT WAS GREAT TO SEE " ONE OF THE SCENES LOVELIEST COUPLES " WHAT A GREAT NIGHT ,THE PLACE WAS RAMMED , WELL DONE AGAIN TODDY(AKA STUART )AND ANNIE , CHEERS ! WIGANBRIAN . Edited June 16, 2011 by wiganpotter Link to comment
Charmain Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 It was a great night at Bishopstoke on Saturday, as the Soul Shoes "Ladies Night" brought together the South Coast soulies and promoters and it was clear from start to finish that everyone enjoyed themselves. It was good to catch up with you both, and we are looking forward to Sue's welcome return to Bournemouth in September. Link to comment
Charmain Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 It was a great night at Bishopstoke on Saturday, as the Soul Shoes "Ladies Night" brought together the South Coast soulies and promoters and it was clear from start to finish that everyone enjoyed themselves. It was good to catch up with you both, and we are looking forward to Sue's welcome return to Bournemouth in September. Link to comment
Guest Glawster Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 DOES THE "BRIAN " " ONE OF THE SCENES REAL CHARACTERS " COME FROM WIGAN ? IF SO IS THAT A NICE WAY OF SAYING I`M A GOBBY NORTHERN TW@T LOL LOL Now would I say that ,mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Link to comment
Guest Tamlasue Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 (edited) It was a brilliant night and all the girls worked their socks off on the decks to keep the floor busy Roll on the next Ladies night Sue Edited June 18, 2011 by Tamlasue Link to comment
Matt Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Top nite as always at this venue. Well organised by Annie and Gary- enjoyed the music by all the Dj's. Great company with so many like minded people- ktf and see you all soon Link to comment
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