Thanks to all who provided new interesting features for the forthcoming NSOUL mag(due at Prestatyn)

As a final article, I am looking for anyone who can not only remember what happened in the year of 1987.

My own recollection is fairly hazy as the Northern revival hadn't really kicked in.

Myber you know otherwise?

Coupled with this, what sounds were on the turntables in '87

I need approx 500 words. Email me at info@goldsoul.co.uk

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Kev

My wife kicked me out for shagging a girl at work, thats what happend in 1987

My wife kicked me out for shagging a girl at work, thats what happend in 1987 

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Where would she have preferred you to have shagged this girl?

Where would she have preferred you to have shagged this girl?

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I did ask her that and she hit me with a baseball bat with a nail stuck through it

I did ask her that and she hit me with a baseball bat with a nail stuck through it

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So she wasnt too pleased then?!

So she wasnt too pleased then?!

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I lied about the nail bit

I cant understand why you lot cant be serious for once!!!

I did ask her that and she hit me with a baseball bat with a nail stuck through it

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Reminds me of the urban myth about the Aussie version of Mr and Mrs.

The girl was asked the most unusual place she had had sex.

She replies "up the bum".

Reminds me of the urban myth about the Aussie version of Mr and Mrs.

The girl was asked the most unusual place she had had sex.

She replies "up the bum".

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Thats not a myth, it's true!

Thats not a myth, it's true!

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True, maybe

Strange,maybe

Thanks to all who provided new interesting features for the forthcoming NSOUL mag(due at Prestatyn)

As a final article, I am looking for anyone who can not only remember what happened in the year of 1987.

My own recollection is fairly hazy as the Northern revival hadn't really kicked in.

Myber you know otherwise?

Coupled with this, what sounds were on the turntables in '87

I need approx 500 words. Email me at info@goldsoul.co.uk

Free mag subscription(for life!) to the supplier

Kev

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i know the bradford allnighters were in full swing

bexter there was a great club run in the eighties called trotters in mansfield of all places you should know it well bexter being from mansfield.it was run by rob marriot and at the time it was one of the best places in the country to hear rare soul.i think it closed down in 1990.

I won "Best Lambretta" at the Newquay Scooter Run, October 1987!

bexter there was a great club run in the eighties called trotters in mansfield of all places you should know it well bexter being from mansfield.it was run by rob marriot and at the time it was one of the best places in the country to hear rare soul.i think it closed down in 1990.

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Rob Marriott was years ahead of his time , and had records that are still massive today on the scene , really wish he was still DJing , a great guy . Best ,Eddie .

1987 .......hmmm i was 16 ..not long been to my first allnighter in St K's in aberdeen and was ending my first year at uni( well a technical college in those days ) .....happy days

Davie

My wife kicked me out for shagging a girl at work, thats what happend in 1987 

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You as well

I won "Best Lambretta" at the Newquay Scooter Run, October 1987! 

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As that was when the Hurricane hit it was probably the only Lambretta there.

Regards Soulster22

Yep that hurricane blow a massive tree down in my parents garden and it fell onto the garage, at the time I was staying there and my room was right next to the garage!! I thought the sky was falling in!

Yep that hurricane blow a massive tree down in my parents garden and it fell onto the garage, at the time I was staying there and my room was right next to the garage!! I thought the sky was falling in!

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I hope that the tree was alright,did you replant it

As that was when the Hurricane hit it was probably the only Lambretta there.

Regards Soulster22

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That might well be true, but I still won it!

Talking of winning lambretta's.

Has anyone seen Russel Mitchell on the 'Men and Motors' program about bike customising in the States.

I remember russ as a shy 16 year old coming to Dursley Scooter club with the rest of the Frampton-on-Severn lads. Nicely suited and booted, on a Vespa 50. Not too long later he built Excalibur(??), look at him now!

Talking of winning lambretta's.

Has anyone seen Russel Mitchell on the 'Men and Motors' program about bike customising in the States.

I remember russ as a shy 16 year old coming to Dursley Scooter club with the rest of the Frampton-on-Severn lads. Nicely suited and booted, on a Vespa 50. Not too long later he built Excalibur(??), look at him now!

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I thought that i recognised him.I was in Florida last week and he,s really big over there now.Fair play to him he was always a decent lad.

I hope that the tree was alright,did you replant it

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No, but it had a preservation order on it, mine you get more sun in the garden now! The garage was demolished!!

Mine you my parents dont have much luck, few years later, some woman parked her car outside their house, forget to put the handbrake on! As my parents house is on a hill, car went down the hill and into the house, the Police couldnt believe it when my mother rang saying I get into the house because a car is blocking the front door - literally!!!

No, but it had a preservation order on it, mine you get more sun in the garden now!  The garage was demolished!!

Mine you my parents dont have much luck, few years later, some woman parked her car outside their house, forget to put the handbrake on! As my parents house is on a hill, car went down the hill and into the house, the Police couldnt believe it when my mother rang saying I get into the house because a car is blocking the front door - literally!!!   

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I bet that the insurance companies love you.

Regards SOULSTER22

I thought that i recognised him.I was in Florida last week and he,s really big over there now.Fair play to him he was always a decent lad.

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Absolutely.

He's a fully trained Vet. I remember his parents giving him the money to customise a Lambretta when he passed his final exams.

I moved to Scotland in Aug 1987 as I thoughtthe scene had died some 5 years previously- Obviously not and I blame Pete Smith for it 6years ago having a record site and i typed in Northern soul and look where it got me again!

I moved to Scotland in Aug 1987 as I thoughtthe scene had died some 5 years previously- Obviously not and I blame Pete Smith for it 6years ago having a record site and i typed in Northern soul and look where it got me again!

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I f*cking knew it would be my fault

I was also responsible for that hurricane apparently.

I bet that the insurance companies love you.

Regards SOULSTER22

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Yep, me and my family known well, as I in 1 year had 3 car accidents, none of them no fault, motorbike cut me up on inside lane when I was indicating to go into my driveway! :angry: another reversed into me while I was trying to get out of a parking space which he wanted! then another where my car was parked in my driveway and my neighbours friend couldnt get into her driveway and decided to park in mine and went into the boot of the car, all in all, I only needed the front done and I would have had a new car - once repaired, bodywork looked great for the age of the car! I did think about a volvo after that!! I might add 2 of of 3 where men drivers!!!

Talking of winning lambretta's.

Has anyone seen Russel Mitchell on the 'Men and Motors' program about bike customising in the States.

I remember russ as a shy 16 year old coming to Dursley Scooter club with the rest of the Frampton-on-Severn lads. Nicely suited and booted, on a Vespa 50. Not too long later he built Excalibur(??), look at him now!

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Do you mean EXILE?? And was that The Dursley Nipple Gnashers SC??

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Could be Exile. He has made so many its hard to remember.

The Dursley Scooter club, did change its name to Nipple Gnashers, but to us older guys , its always just the Dursley Scooter club. Tho on the first night it was decided we would call it, Dursley District Dynamo's. Kev Nelmes had a load of badges made by Paddy Smith (then a club member). And we decided it was a stupid name so went with DSC.

We had a 25 anniversary do 18 months ago and the lads, Duncan Ball and Andy Bendall made a herculean effort in getting everyone there, and photos on display from every year the club has been on the rallies.

I was 18 in one at Scarboro in 1981 and look 13. Classic.

Do you know any of the lads then??

Yep, me and my family known well, as I in 1 year had 3 car accidents, none of them no fault, motorbike cut me up on inside lane when I was indicating to go into my driveway!  :angry: another reversed into me while I was trying to get out of a parking space which he wanted!  then another where my car was parked in my driveway and my neighbours friend couldnt get into her driveway and decided to park in mine and went into the boot of the car,  all in all, I only needed the front done and I would have had a new car - once repaired, bodywork looked great for the age of the car! I did think about a volvo after that!!  I might add 2 of of 3 where men drivers!!! 

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It sounds to me that either the neighbours were doing a dirty tricks campaign to get you to move or else you,re very unlucky.Ever one the lottery?

I won "Best Lambretta" at the Newquay Scooter Run, October 1987! 

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i'm surprised you didn't get blown away.....

i had a 24hour journey home with the AA.....

i blame michael fish!

No, just used to see the club patches on the runs. Thought they were just West Country Bumpkins!

Check out my old clubs name on my mudguard! My prize winning Lambretta

Mikey, I know this is quite a way off, but I'm planning on going to Saracen's in March. I got the week off work and my mate (brother-in-law) lives in Brockworth near Cheltenham/Gloucester. If you're there I'll buy you a pint.

i'm surprised you didn't get blown away.....

i had a 24hour journey home with the AA.....

i blame michael fish!

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Took me almost 24 hours to get there!

It sounds to me that either the neighbours were doing a dirty tricks campaign to get you to move or else you,re very unlucky.Ever one the lottery?

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Should have read ever won the lottery? i was on the phone to some idiot

Took me almost 24 hours to get there! 

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i lived in basingstoke at the time

we probably followed each other down there

No, just used to see the club patches on the runs.  Thought they were just West Country Bumpkins!   

Check out my old clubs name on my mudguard!  My prize winning Lambretta 

Mikey, I know this is quite a way off, but I'm planning on going to Saracen's in March.  I got the week off work and my mate (brother-in-law) lives in Brockworth near Cheltenham/Gloucester.  If you're there I'll buy you a pint. 

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Was there an entry requirement..

I am hopeful of getting a pass. Its a really good night, and it would be good to finally meet you.

I will of course be wearing my Scooter Club issue, white smock and Wellies, complete with Bristol City number 1 sew on badge.

I moved to NYC in 87. Seem to remember Keb and Ceaser's night at the Pheonix Club round the back of Oxford Circus being rather good at the time, or was it just before

It sounds to me that either the neighbours were doing a dirty tricks campaign to get you to move or else you,re very unlucky.Ever one the lottery?

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No the lady in question was not quite all there!! suppose the house shouldnt have been there!!!

I have won £10 here and there and my parents won few hundred once!! My Bro's mate's family won couple of mil and moved quick! I did win £80 once but I dropped my purse coming out of the shop and £20 blow away in the wind so really I only won £60!!

1987 - Faldo won the Open at Muirfield in a garish jumper. 18 consecutive pars in the final round - er, thrilling stuff !

Hammy

1987 - Faldo won the Open at Muirfield in a garish jumper. 18 consecutive pars in the final round - er, thrilling stuff !     

Hammy

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On that note. Just as rivetting.

The Retail Prices Index was rebased.

1987 - Faldo won the Open at Muirfield in a garish jumper.

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Didn't you borrow said jumper to wear to the first Lifeline....?

Didn't you borrow said jumper to wear to the first Lifeline....?   

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I'd never fit into one of Faldo's efforts.

Also - note our choice of colour scheme: Nick's 'yellow lightning' Lyle and Scott effort is no match for my red Aquascutum 80s revival effort.

Hammy

PS - Faldo is the worst guest commentator I've ever heard. He once described the greens at Augusta as, " crusty biscuits"

bexter there was a great club run in the eighties called trotters in mansfield of all places you should know it well bexter being from mansfield.it was run by rob marriot and at the time it was one of the best places in the country to hear rare soul.i think it closed down in 1990.

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Remember Trotters very well, hardly missed one...remember Pete Lawson getting barred by the bar staff at one of the days Was turned into a rave club.

1987 the Winding Wheel all-nighters in Chesterfield were in full swing run by Danny Everard and Dave Thorley. Blackburn and Mexboro' (both Tony's Empress Ballrooms) run by Guy Hennigan. 100 Club doing the business plus loads of one off all-nighters/soul nights. Got some flyers somewhere for fair few venues from '87.

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Was Swan Hotel after 87?

Big sounds from this era....

Johnny Summers "I'm Still Yours"

Andy Fisher

Paulette

Springers

James Wesley

Tami Lynn

Mello Souls

Delegates of Soul

Ruby.....will think of more later

Was Swan Hotel after 87?

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Mucky Duck either year before or early '87. That bloody dance floor, bet there was more sprined ankles

Mucky Duck either year before or early '87.  That bloody dance floor, bet there was more sprined ankles 

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Too right, seem to remember uneven brick type affair in places, also driving round and round the one-way, just miss to the turn and end up on the way out of town several times a night

Too right, seem to remember uneven brick type affair in places, also driving round and round the one-way, just miss to the turn and end up on the way out of town several times a night 

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It was either brick or cobbles, f****** deadly I know Mansfield well so one way was no trouble for me. There was a record shop on the street to the side of Swan we used to visit, guy called Titch I think used to run it forget who owned it

Chalky was the "Take Two" in Attercliffe Sheffield, up and running then, remember you said you played there, either 87/88?.

Chalky was the "Take Two" in Attercliffe Sheffield, up and running then, remember you said you played there, either 87/88?.

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could have been a tad later, maybe nearer '90? I've a flyer somewhere I'll see if I can find it and see if there is a date on it.

I won "Best Lambretta" at the Newquay Scooter Run, October 1987! 

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