Not seen or heard of Manifesto magazine for two or three months. Anyone know what has happened to it?

I know it was a bit irregular in the past, but it always seemed to turn up. The latest gap makes you wonder if it has ceased to exist.

Not seen or heard of Manifesto magazine for two or three months. Anyone know what has happened to it?

I know it was a bit irregular in the past, but it always seemed to turn up. The latest gap makes you wonder if it has ceased to exist.

I got mine yesterday Issue 137 August/September 2012

I'm in two minds whether to renew my subscription, as they're more often than not, delivered late

Cheers Alison.

I think 136 was the last I had, so 137 should be 'in the post'.

Like you, in two minds about renewing, as it is usually running late and 90% of the adverts for soul nights have long past, making the pages a complete waste of space. There is also one or two articles duplicated.

It is to be fair a good mag, but needs a good editing before being printed.

Cheers Alison.

I think 136 was the last I had, so 137 should be 'in the post'.

Like you, in two minds about renewing, as it is usually running late and 90% of the adverts for soul nights have long past, making the pages a complete waste of space. There is also one or two articles duplicated.

It is to be fair a good mag, but needs a good editing before being printed.

used to be a good read, very much like togetherness it is loaded top heavy with adverts

Cheers Alison.

I think 136 was the last I had, so 137 should be 'in the post'.

Like you, in two minds about renewing, as it is usually running late and 90% of the adverts for soul nights have long past, making the pages a complete waste of space. There is also one or two articles duplicated.

It is to be fair a good mag, but needs a good editing before being printed.

My main bug bear, these days, is the lateness that it is delivered, I mean, why the flip do I want to know about an event that I may have attended on the 22nd September (had I known about it) when I'm actually reading the advertisement for it on the 25th!! Grrrr !! Granted, we have Soulsource to help us out with most events, but that's not the point, and I'm an old fashioned girl & still like to see some events in print. If they can start getting them out sooner, then I'll be happy.

used to be a good read, very much like togetherness it is loaded top heavy with adverts

You're right in a way Jim (& out of date adverts at that!) I can look on back on issue 22 from 1999 and enjoy it, yet I'm not sure I'll be able to look back on issue 137 in 13 years time with the same excitement. Could just be a case of me getting older though

I loved it when it first started out...got it from the second issue...when Ian Palmer and Dennis Lee had it...was fun reading reviews etc by soul folk who attended various places..and of course the middle pages picture spread....apart from odd issues here and there...stopped getting in around 10 years ago....no reasons...just stopped.... Delxxxx

It's not been very good for a while. Bad printing, spelling mistakes, too many pages devoted to Australia with long lists of oldies played, etc. I quite like the Soul Jones articles and Fish's page. Soul Sam is also always good entertainment as is Tim Brown.

used to be a good read

Must have missed that...

Must have missed that...

your a wag pete, lol....seriously though before it went all out modern stuff and new output , it was a good source of knowledge for me, and to be totally honest your magazine was a MAJOR source of knowledge for me.

your a wag pete, lol....seriously though before it went all out modern stuff and new output , it was a good source of knowledge for me, and to be totally honest your magazine was a MAJOR source of knowledge for me.

Thank you Jim.

Strangely, No. 137 arrived today!

Haven't read it yet, but as previously mentioned pages 4 and 5 contains info on events held on Sep. 8th, 14th and 22nd. Thankfully the 'What's On and Where' section is more up to date for those who travel around the countryside.

As "daved" says, there is no need for countless play lists from down under and as Alison said, it did use to be a really good read and I am sure with a little bit of editing and a slight re-vamp, it could return to its former glory.

I loved it when it first started out...got it from the second issue...when Ian Palmer and Dennis Lee had it...was fun reading reviews etc by soul folk who attended various places..and of course the middle pages picture spread....apart from odd issues here and there...stopped getting in around 10 years ago....no reasons...just stopped.... Delxxxx

Agree 100% enjoyed the old venue reports and of course looking out for freinds and ourselfs on the middle page ,to me its all too serious nowSoul should be fun

Agree 100% enjoyed the old venue reports and of course looking out for freinds and ourselfs on the middle page ,to me its all too serious nowSoul should be fun

:yes: ...absolutely..everyone wants to be soulier than thou...gets on my fooking norks..... Delxxxx

You're right in a way Jim (& out of date adverts at that!) I can look on back on issue 22 from 1999 and enjoy it, yet I'm not sure I'll be able to look back on issue 137 in 13 years time with the same excitement. Could just be a case of me getting older though

I started buying the Mag about the same time, and would be still doing so now had it not been for not receiving issues, then when eventually getting hold of someone to talk to ( no response to emails ), still not resolving the problem. Ironically when my last subscription was due a mag appeared with a reminder form.

Steve

Not

I loved it when it first started out...got it from the second issue...when Ian Palmer and Dennis Lee had it...was fun reading reviews etc by soul folk who attended various places..and of course the middle pages picture spread....apart from odd issues here and there...stopped getting in around 10 years ago....no reasons...just stopped.... Delxxxx

Del, do you ever see anything of Polly? Haven't seen him or his lovely girlfriend (cant remember her name, Elaine? Welsh girl, great lass) for years & would love to know how they're doing xxx

I started buying the Mag about the same time, and would be still doing so now had it not been for not receiving issues, then when eventually getting hold of someone to talk to ( no response to emails ), still not resolving the problem. Ironically when my last subscription was due a mag appeared with a reminder form.

Steve

Not

Hi Steve

I have stopped renewing my subscriptions a couple of times, but it doesn't last long, & I keep getting drawn back in. I'm scared of missing something lol & do buy it for old times sake & I like to see my piles getting bigger :o)

If they can start getting the magazine out to me quicker then I'll most

likely renew when my subscription is up as, despite the pro's & cons, it's still an alright mag

Regards

Ali

Strangely, No. 137 arrived today!

Haven't read it yet, but as previously mentioned pages 4 and 5 contains info on events held on Sep. 8th, 14th and 22nd. Thankfully the 'What's On and Where' section is more up to date for those who travel around the countryside.

As "daved" says, there is no need for countless play lists from down under and as Alison said, it did use to be a really good read and I am sure with a little bit of editing and a slight re-vamp, it could return to its former glory.

Whey hey!! Your postal service is rubbish over there, you should move to the right side of the hills ;o)

Happy reading! I know we moan about it, but I've got a feeling we'll still buy, we're addicts lol

All the best

Ali

Edit: just realised you're not from over there, you're from up there :o) Apologies x

Edited September 26, 201212 yr by Alison H

your a wag pete, lol....seriously though before it went all out modern stuff and new output , it was a good source of knowledge for me, and to be totally honest your magazine was a MAJOR source of knowledge for me.

Yes, there was / isn't anyone more knowledgeable than Mr Potato Head

All the best,

Len

Edited September 26, 201212 yr by LEN

As "daved" says, there is no need for countless play lists from down under and as Alison said, it did use to be a really good read and I am sure with a little bit of editing and a slight re-vamp, it could return to its former glory.

Also a bit of 'Dennis Humour'.....I too am pretty tired of hearing about 'Soul in the Southern Hemisphere'.....(Sorry)...

Len

Edited September 26, 201212 yr by LEN

Del, do you ever see anything of Polly? Haven't seen him or his lovely girlfriend (cant remember her name, Elaine? Welsh girl, great lass) for years & would love to know how they're doing xxx

No hun...the last time i saw Polly wouldve been at a soul do in Northampton about 11 years ago ..when he Djing in the modern room there....i did however email him...a couple of so years after to see how he was..that is when he told me that he had moved to Wales in fact ... he was living in Neil Kinnock old home ...and that he was moving more towards the current underground dance scene...was Djing around Cardiff etc...you got me curious now...wonder if he still has the same email address ....watch this space sweetheart....Delxxxxx

Whey hey!! Your postal service is rubbish over there, you should move to the right side of the hills ;o)

Happy reading! I know we moan about it, but I've got a feeling we'll still buy, we're addicts lol

All the best

Ali

Edit: just realised you're not from over there, you're from up there :o) Apologies x

Hi Ali.

I spend a considerable amount of time on your side of Hadrians Wall and have done for more years than I care to remember.

I can therefore qualify as an adopted Mancunian.

Take Care.

Del, do you ever see anything of Polly? Haven't seen him or his lovely girlfriend (cant remember her name, Elaine? Welsh girl, great lass) for years & would love to know how they're doing xxx

Spoke to Polly the other day, hopefully gonna see him next time he's over my way

Spoke to Polly the other day, hopefully gonna see him next time he's over my way

Brilliant Dave, will you tell him Alison from Leeds sends her regards to both of them (my memory is coming back now, and I think his girlfriend was called Marie, not Elaine ... but knowing me, it's probably neither )

Cheers

Ali

P.S If he hasn't got a clue who you're on about, just say, I'm the friend of the girl that Manifesto found a husband for, indirectly, and I'm sure he'll remember. Cheers

No hun...the last time i saw Polly wouldve been at a soul do in Northampton about 11 years ago ..when he Djing in the modern room there....i did however email him...a couple of so years after to see how he was..that is when he told me that he had moved to Wales in fact ... he was living in Neil Kinnock old home ...and that he was moving more towards the current underground dance scene...was Djing around Cardiff etc...you got me curious now...wonder if he still has the same email address ....watch this space sweetheart....Delxxxxx

I think the last time I saw him was about 9 years ago at one of the Southport Weekender's. Lovely bloke with a lovely lady by his side.

Will watch this space

Cheers darling

Ali xx

Hi Ali.

I spend a considerable amount of time on your side of Hadrians Wall and have done for more years than I care to remember.

I can therefore qualify as an adopted Mancunian.

Take Care.

Cool!! I can start giving you abuse then, me being from Leeds

You take care too & enjoy Manifesto

Ali

I think the last time I saw him was about 9 years ago at one of the Southport Weekender's. Lovely bloke with a lovely lady by his side.

Will watch this space

Cheers darling

Ali xx

Oh yes ..a very handsome man...how he passed my radar is beyond me Delxxx

Cool!! I can start giving you abuse then, me being from Leeds

You take care too & enjoy Manifesto

Ali

Have been there a few times Ali, but not for the music.

Can still remember the first time, as you do, having to take a few short cuts through gaps in fences and peoples back gardens!

Said I would never go back, but I did.

Enjoy the weekend.

Hi Ali.

I spend a considerable amount of time on your side of Hadrians Wall and have done for more years than I care to remember.

I can therefore qualify as an adopted Mancunian.

Take Care.

Now I'm not in the health care service or indeed local Government but, as I understand it............. nobody would adopt a Mancunian

Steve

Now I'm not in the health care service or indeed local Government but, as I understand it............. nobody would adopt a Mancunian

Steve

Not even one who went to the Wheel?

Not even one who went to the Wheel?

More suited to a care home I would have thought

Steve

No hun...the last time i saw Polly wouldve been at a soul do in Northampton about 11 years ago ..when he Djing in the modern room there....i did however email him...a couple of so years after to see how he was..that is when he told me that he had moved to Wales in fact ... he was living in Neil Kinnock old home ...and that he was moving more towards the current underground dance scene...was Djing around Cardiff etc...you got me curious now...wonder if he still has the same email address ....watch this space sweetheart....Delxxxxx

Del, you can call the search party off!!! as I saw Polly last week at Gary Welsh's funeral. A very sad day, but over the moon to see him & Marie after all this time. I told him we'd only been talking about him recently :o) We reminisced about the early Manifesto days, it was great, they haven't changed & all being well they're gonna come out to play soon :o)

Ali x

Edited October 12, 201212 yr by Alison H

i bought a copy in jumbo records in leeds month before last and the lassie in the shop said that was the last one that it had folded.dont know if this is true though

i bought a copy in jumbo records in leeds month before last and the lassie in the shop said that was the last one that it had folded.dont know if this is true though

Oh gosh, let's hope it hasn't. I know I've had the odd moan in the past, and on this thread, but it will be a great shame if it has.

The great Jumbo Records, used to get my Black Echoes in there, when it was in the newspaper form.

The guys (& gals) down at Jumbo know their stuff, but lets hope they're wrong this time eh

Regards

Ali

the're wrong , tho retailers seem to be frustrated with eratic stock delivery