The Prestatyn Soul Weekender Returns

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Great news at last ....... a good weekender that features great live acts !!

Just got to get back into the swing of things and maybe (as a 60's UK covers group said) ...

... ........ they'll be ...... BRINGING ON BACK THE GOOD TIMES

Fantastic news. I for one really missed it being on

this year.

Great stuff.

Lots of people missed Prestatyn. Good to see they've gone with John as well rather than trying to do it themselves.

I hope they do the Vibrations justice and let them do a proper set, not just two of their most popular tracks three times.

Great news I was walking around like a headless chicken in March, so many great memories of the past Prestatyn Weekenders..

Can't Wait.....

Great news roll on 2013 :-)

Pip,just make sure you get four wristbands and sell two or six an sell four,I'll buy 2 off ya.

Can't remember the charges last time?

Only one live act?

Chalets refurbished?

Just curious?

Good to hear it's back for those who are interested, however I haven't forgot the shabby way the last weekender ended. Time to move on.

this is fantastic news and who better than Pooley to be part of the event's organisation what a great desision by Pontins (they must have realised bar taking's were down !!!) regards S.

So you need 6 sharing?

Booked - missed my Tatty fix this year.

Make us have it John

Make us have it John

Jesus Gilly have we got to get smashed again mate ah well kisses to your sweet girl my man , Simon.

John Poole and the promotions team should be applauded for all the hard work behind the scenes with this mammoth task and also the Brittania Group for listening....

Well done to all,,,,,,

Sure the camp has it faults ,,, but my god that what made the place too,,,, lol

Roll on March 2013

N x

This looks great on the internet, I'll go if Tommo is in the dance competition again (if there is one)

great news just booked will have 2 wristbands to spare anyone wants them Bring it on

The Pull Of Prestatyn

My first venture back into the soul scene happened in March 2009. After much convincing by my mate Jarv I felt it was time to dip a toe back into the soul scene which had lain dormant in my life for a good few years. So he convinced me and in turn I convinced my partner Jill that this would be a great thing to do.

Now at the time Jill had never experienced the soul scene though she was aware of it through my recounting of my tales of youth long gone. So getting Jill to agree to put her young daughter into the care of her parents for a couple of nights took some effort but eventually commitment was made and we journeyed our way down to the North Wales seaside town on a cold and grey Friday afternoon.

I was full of anticipation. We only knew a few people if any, would Jill enjoy it or would we come away wishing we had done something else instead.

We spent two days locked away from the rest of the world in a capsule of great music and fantastic people. Music poured out of every nook and cranny. In the main rooms, from the radio, and from the open doors and windows of neighbouring chalets. It seeped into every pore and into my very being. I fell in love with the Rich Red Redemption Room in particular. I bought myself a T shirt with a badge. Why oh why I do not know, baggy trousers and cloth badges are not me at all so it's sits in my wardrobe rarely worn. I'm not a big subscriber to a soul or mod uniform but that's just me. But being able to meander through the record stalls and clothing and memorabilia stalls was a new experience to me.

We slept on the most uncomfortable beds known to man, crashing out in the early hours of the morning. We enjoyed having a big dirty fry up breakfast on Saturday to cure our hangovers then meandering into the main room to listen to the live acts rehearsing. This is still my favourite part of the event, what a way to enjoy your food and chill a little after 4 hours sleep.

I took photos on a little camera and Jill whispered to me "you know what Martyn, someone needs to document this now before it's all gone forever". With those words began a love affair with my camera and my own undying obsession of trying to capture every moment and to show everyone on this modern day scene of ours just how wonderful it is, captured in time forever. Party time on Saturday night with live bands and by 4 am Sunday morning we hit our beds ready for a 10am start home on Sunday.

We left Sunday morning, waved goodbye to Jarv and Tracie and Carn and left them to a further day's fun. On the way home we sat in silent contemplation for a while, a massive comedown was in the air. That weekend we both shared and experienced something special and we knew it. The great sense of envy, knowing there was another day to go and we couldn't share it or enjoy it was just about unbearable and at that moment we vowed to go on our new journey into soul together. And we have ever since.

Pontins at Prestatyn Sands may not be the most luxurious venue in the world, there may be better "quality" weekenders out there as I heard mention lately. But that depends on how you define quality and what you're looking for. But for me Prestatyn will always hold a special place in my heart and be the best weekender in the calendar.

Well done to John Poole for dogged persistence in getting this one back on the map. You can bet your bottom dollar we will be there.

Prestatyn Here We Come

Make us have it John

Never forget that Thursday afternoon rehearsal by the Precisions hey Gilly the first time they appeared sent shivers n goose bumps down our spines awesome memory all the money in the World could,nt buy Roll on March 2013

never been.....booked for next year...thought we better see what all the fuss was about...

know the campsite stuff though dj'd at hemsby and camber for the last 4 years or so...much the same i should imagine...camber has had a face lift too and we will be in the soul room in 2 weeks!

dean

great news just booked will have 2 wristbands to spare anyone wants them Bring it on

WHOOPEE ! I,LL HAVE EM OFF YA FAY.... XXXXX

What great news .... really looking forward to the return of this Flagship weekender ..... and looking forward to seeing the Vibrating Vibrations ..... Been humming Cause Your Mine all bloody day....... lol only 9 months to go.... Bring it on.. B.

........... Da da da da da da da! ....... Whoo !,,,,

Brilliant news! just rung to book but i need to either have 4 more people sharing with me and ann to get the £29 each deal or 2 more sharing with us to get it at £49 per person else just me and missis in 1 bed apartment is £198

So anyone wanna share?

Yes...am up for it mate....and i cook as well....does that swing in my favour???.....Delxxxxx

Yes...am up for it mate....and i cook as well....does that swing in my favour???.....Delxxxxx

If you swing they'll probably pay for you to go ...

As we all suspected. It's back! Just booked!

If you swing they'll probably pay for you to go ...

Am not that bloody ugly :lol: :lol: Delxxxxxx

WoW !!!!!!! Fantastic news, just booked and am counting down the days :thumbup:

Brilliant news :thumbup: X x

Had 3 txt's in 10 minutes today about this.Would be a shame not to.I missed the stiff breeze around my ears this March - and that was just in the chalets.

The Mansfield Deliverance Club will be in attendance.

Great news been to the last 7 was a big let down not being on in March 2012 so Pontins/Britania Prestatyn seen the error in their ways and no jingling tills.

Gaz

Hope Carl & Maria's room is still on

Brilliant its back wonder if richard searling will do a northern spot as well,always been my favourite dj.

so happy was gutted last yr when thought it was all over,cant wait bet its gonna be busy,if u aint been its worth a look

Well well well May have to round the "possy" up

Had a fantastic 10yrs there and fun you bet your sorry ass lol

Julie x

P.s Well done John for you persistant pestering :-)

Great news at last ....... a good weekender that features great live acts !!

Just got to get back into the swing of things and maybe (as a 60's UK covers group said) ...

... ........ they'll be ...... BRINGING ON BACK THE GOOD TIMES

this will be a good one , they have to catch up on the one theymissed...i thought it would return, its too much money for pontins to miss out on ..

best weekender ever i think ..

well done to kev roberts and co ..

Count me in

Shaz, will be great if its back to the oldish set up ....................we shall have to see

Going to see who wants to go and book .................Will try it and see

Julie x

Shaz, will be great if its back to the oldish set up ....................we shall have to see

Going to see who wants to go and book .................Will try it and see

Julie x

I never got to this one Julie , heard so many good things about it though , was all set to do this years and then it was cancelled

Will have to try it though .....rally the troops !

Shazz

x

this will be a good one , they have to catch up on the one theymissed...i thought it would return, its too much money for pontins to miss out on ..

best weekender ever i think ..

well done to kev roberts and co ..

Who?

Who?

My exact thought too Joan

Glad you posted it first

Wonder who really is running the show ?

Will make a very big difference to wether i actually go

Who?

We were talking as you do and that's who we think it will be running it. Could be totally wrong mind.

Could Smoothwasson and any other mishief makers please remove my/our name..,.we are NOT the promoters of the Prestatyn Soul Weekender.

Good luck to Pontins. All the best to John Poole. End of story.

Nailed that rumour

Post deleted as question answered

Thanx

Regards

Julie

Could Smoothwasson and any other mishief makers please remove my/our name..,.we are NOT the promoters of the Prestatyn Soul Weekender.

Good luck to Pontins. All the best to John Poole. End of story.

Thanx for posting Kev, things a bit clearer to me now

Regards

Julie

Looking forward to it already booked

Could Smoothwasson and any other mishief makers please remove my/our name..,.we are NOT the promoters of the Prestatyn Soul Weekender.

Good luck to Pontins. All the best to John Poole. End of story.

Could Smoothwasson and any other mishief makers please remove my/our name..,.we are NOT the promoters of the Prestatyn Soul Weekender.

Good luck to Pontins. All the best to John Poole. End of story.

Kev,don't think I would accuse people of mischeif making myself,looks to me more like Smoothwasson didn't read mike's link properly,IMHO of course

Why all the cloak and dagger over promoter richard will do a great job,and john knows prestatyn better than anyone,

True.". Roll on 2013