Many people will doubtless be aware but for those who hadn't heard, Alf passed away on 26 May. His funeral was attended by many of the countless number of friends he'd made on the scene over the years and his family were comforted by the respect everyone had for him. 

A fixture at Wigan Casino, Alf also worked in Russ's shop at times and after the Casino closed he was a regular at places like the Saints Club, Lowton Civic, the Orwell, the Monaco, Heywood Civic, Bury Town Hall and Prestwich. He had an eclectic taste in music and not only loved all Soul music but also rock, jazz and blues. He was also an accomplished acoustic guitar player. 

Alf's top six records were featured by Richard Searling on his BBC Manchester programme as a tribute to one of the stalwarts of the Soul scene not just in Wigan but across the north west and there's an event being held to remember him in Wigan on 30 September with many of his long-standing mates playing across-the-board Soul. Details are on the events page. 

I was gutted to hear Alf had passed away.  Couldn't make the funeral because of a holiday.  And I'm not going to be able to make it in September as I go away on holiday on  the 29th. Can't believe it. 

Steve 

We will be spinning all his favourite tunes this Sunday 30 September. Hope to see you there, I’ll give these two-his favourite Motown records-an airing. 

Should be there.

 

Again can't make it for the same reason I  missed his funeral.  I'm away. Gutted. 

Steve 

Confirmed DJ times for today’s charity all-dayer to remember Steve “Alf” Garner at the Old Courts in Wigan are:

2pm to 3pm Dean McDonald

3pm to 4pm Steven Andrew

4pm to 5pm Bob Richards

5pm to 6pm Stephen Connor

6pm to 7pm Steve Plumb

7pm to 8pm Brian “Flanny” 

8pm to 9pm Barry Tsop Manchester Maleedy

 

100% quality Northern Soul on original vinyl in memory of one of the best.