...stick it up yer arse.

I would hope that the only people that would reply to this would be only folk that actually attended toward the back end of Wigan.....who tended to be the people that picked up the baton and went on to spread a depleted faith to varying under attended venues up and down the UK, as well as the big hitters that we all eulogise about....we'll those of us that actually turned out that is haha.

Yes, I've had a pint or two but I feel that I must express my heart felt feeling that Wigan, as ridiculed as it is or has been on here on occasion is down to people who never went near.

Forget your who played what where first shit.

If you weren't part of that back end of Wigan, then unfortunately for you, you'll die without knowing the true beauty of what....to me..and there's the rub....Northern Soul is..cos you can't argue with my opinion.

Apologies but it needed saying.

Love you all.

Baz x

 

 

 

.and had stopped alcohol in 1960 after leaving prison aged 18.

You're weathering quite well for a 71 year old

Edited November 28, 201311 yr by Winnie :-)

.....obviously not a prepared or proof read 'speech' Winnie......!!!!!!!!x I'm learning from Leon off of Gogglebox....them old uns have it too.....!!!hehe!!x

 

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P.S.....edited it....and added a bit. To make myself clear. As I said...I know nothing of all your history's/factioning or fall outs whoever you are. I don't want too either. I got on with all Nationwide whoever accepted or seeked my friendship....and do to this day. For once....put aside your love spats and focus on THE PEOPLE. I showed you how to do it in the 90's. This....is the time for you....to pay penance if you like.....for wasted time...effort and energy that certainly will have been counter productive to the scene overall with such bo**ox. Focus...nobody is gonna remember us in 1,000 years who went anywhere or did what where.....but.....that Plaque...that something happened...will remain.....X Imagine being at Stonehenge when 'togetherness' kicked off at those doo's.........jeeeeez......we ain't lived really!!!!x

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Target....

 

£1250.00

 

2 hours to go.....

 

Pledged so far.......

 

£1419.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh Happy Day....THANK YOU ALL...X

 

Don't stop.....the extra dosh is going straight to the Rehab centre as described by Drew....

 

Drew Garlick

Lifelong Soul fan and regular of The Casino for over seven years. My late sister used to run the rehab centre where the surplus funds will go. They have patients who's "problems" began at Wigan. They say we had 100,000 members, let's see!! 30 days spread the word please. KTF.

 

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SOOTY
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I will report back on my visit to the Centre on the 12th December and give feed back from ex Casino folk....as it is.....X

Disclaimer........I have never met Drew I don;t think and I knew of this Plaque through this thread. My posts were made by me....without knowledge to Drew or any request by him. I am independent of al and want to stay that wayl...and said how I felt. My real input starts here. If the centre is up to my expectations....then it will get 50p of every DVD we sell...to start.. 4 other Charity's are benefiting from the proceeds too. This was a late addition to that growing list after being inspired and touched by Drews sincerity and dedication......simple as.

Thank you mate.....and a DVD is on its way to you for your efforts from me....X Proper stuff all round.....job done.....well done the Soul Scene....remembering it's past venues....and people who frequented it....Soulful stuff.......easy done!x (Drew faints.....hehe!x)

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Edit....I mentioned Kev and Richard as 2 of the biggest donators. Russ Winstanley came through with the same today. I have never met him and know nowt. But he deserves to be mentioned in the same way by me as they were....so thank you too Russ....and I look forward to meeting you finally at the 'unveiling gig' being arranged!x

Edited November 28, 201311 yr by SOOTY