Guest Dave Turner Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 (edited) Tont Clayton lived at the old framland rectory in Harston after he moved from the Rectory at Eaton (last i heard was he lived in the lace market, nottm). Biz is still around , hes a good mate of mine, Webby lives in Coffs harbour (Oz) and eats sleeps breathes Northern soul. Neil olive will be back, i'll wager that. Wokko (Frank/Steve) is 465 yrs old but he's been there and done that (Torch, Casino, cleethorpes etc etc) Ian Smart is long since gone, i know his younger Brother Mark well, we went to school together , he still does the Nationals in Aus im reliably informed by Webby! there are lots of faces still doing a bit, myself included. in fact , if i get home in time i'll be down to Kontaks's next friday . IAN p.s. TMG, is that you Ian p.p.s , heres a rare photo, Soul Sam Dancing (with boogie looking on) I'm a bit unfamiliar with some of the names you mention. They may be younger than me (52) and perhaps we didn't mix in the same circles. Although I was into NS ffrom '71 it wasn't until a couple of months after the Torch closed that I got to venture farther afield so was most active from say '73 until around '82 when I dropped off to get married, kids, mortgage etc. I might know their faces though. Pretty sure Frank Wokko didn't get to the Torch, may be wrong but its a new one on me if he did. I remember the old Torch goers and Wokko wasn't in their set. Smarty I knew well, many a time up to Wigan in his old Austin Cambridge, many a time stopped by coppers because we looked dodgy. Smarty even got stopped in Leeds when the Yorkshire Ripper was on the go and got the full interogation . When Cleethorpes opened up he became a regular there as did I. Yup. many a laugh with Smarty and the DS following us around town. I'll be at Kontak, just look for a tubby midget with specs. I might be stood at the bar on a milk crate if Gutty brings one along for me. Dave Edited November 15, 2008 by Dave Turner Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Pretty sure Frank Wokko didn't get to the Torch, may be wrong but its a new one on me if he did. I remember the old Torch goers and Wokko wasn't in their set. Dave I rememeber vividly Frank sitting on the nottm palais steps one sunday (around 79) talking to me about the Torch. I didnt doubt him because he was quite a bit older than me. anyway, if i get back in time from the BBC building in lincoln next friday, i'll call in to Kontak and say hello Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dave Turner Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I rememeber vividly Frank sitting on the nottm palais steps one sunday (around 79) talking to me about the Torch. I didnt doubt him because he was quite a bit older than me. anyway, if i get back in time from the BBC building in lincoln next friday, i'll call in to Kontak and say hello Yeah, hope ya make it back in time. Just whisper in my ear "hey up, ya fat little fcuker" then I'll know its you Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest ang b Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Had a good freind from linc way Aidie Fothergill he sadly no longer with us either, he was a great lad me him at leeds allnighter about 19 yrs ago god bless him Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Seaman Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Tont Clayton lived at the old framland rectory in Harston after he moved from the Rectory at Eaton (last i heard was he lived in the lace market, nottm). Biz is still around , hes a good mate of mine, Webby lives in Coffs harbour (Oz) and eats sleeps breathes Northern soul. Neil olive will be back, i'll wager that. Wokko (Frank/Steve) is 465 yrs old but he's been there and done that (Torch, Casino, cleethorpes etc etc) Ian Smart is long since gone, i know his younger Brother Mark well, we went to school together , he still does the Nationals in Aus im reliably informed by Webby! there are lots of faces still doing a bit, myself included. in fact , if i get home in time i'll be down to Kontaks's next friday . IAN p.s. TMG, is that you Ian p.p.s , heres a rare photo, Soul Sam Dancing (with boogie looking on) yes it,s me , that pic is Roy dancing with Sam , his hands give it all away Don't think wocco went to the Torch, he did go to Wigan but not very often, we talked about this a while ago and he never mentioned the Torch in the long list of venues he's been to. Ian. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 (edited) just looked at Dawns pics of the phoenix all-dayer,,......... me thinks i spot wokko hiding . (behind the girl in foreground) looks like him when he had hair edit : the slim lass with blonde hair looks very much like Jacquie Brown Edited November 23, 2008 by IanP Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dave Turner Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 just looked at Dawns pics of the phoenix all-dayer,,......... me thinks i spot wokko hiding . (behind the girl in foreground) looks like him when he had hair edit : the slim lass with blonde hair looks very much like Jacquie Brown Ian, the third piccy of Dawns. Purple trews/white belt. Looks like Karen Megget (not sure spelling). Remember her? Works on the tills in Asda now I think. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 yes thats her ! blimey Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Spanner Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH 2008 - OUT ON THE FLOOR AGAIN GRANTHAM KONTAK CLUB - GRANTHAM STILL KEEPING ON KEEPING ON What about lester from grantham ,not seen him since the 70s ,certain bloke on here got me into substances toooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 What about lester from grantham ,not seen him since the 70s ,certain bloke on here got me into substances toooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo not seen him for years Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Spanner Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 What about lester from grantham ,not seen him since the 70s ,certain bloke on here got me into substances toooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Spanner Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 lol right way now Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Spanner Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 lol right way now Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Spanner Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 lol Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dave Turner Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) What about lester from grantham ,not seen him since the 70s ,certain bloke on here got me into substances toooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Don't know what happened to Lester (Mick Collins). I'll have to ask around and find out whats what. I remember back around 1971 story was Lester got caught in a mate's bedroom. Mates missus between the sheets and Lester hiding behind the bedroom door starkers with his hands covering his goolies. Mate gives Lester a well deserved smack. A few weeks later mate says reason he gave him a smack wasn't because he was tapping his missus but because Lester had his slippers on which was takin' the piss. Edited November 25, 2008 by Dave Turner Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paul-s Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Paul Wasn't Paul Sadot from Grantham? I don't know if he DJayed. Stu Indeed I am and I did. Grantham Football Club on sundays after Wigan, Cleethorpes etc. Sort of chill out sessions!ha! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paul-s Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) Don't know what happened to Lester (Mick Collins). I'll have to ask around and find out whats what. I remember lester! Others from my time and who used to take 'Harry's' bus (transit van) to Wigan, St ives etc. Paul Johnson (Johnny) Steven Bonshor (bonny?) Sam & Jam Rice Coco (mot very pc name now!) Virginia Gabrial Jackie Degnam Julie Sterry Martin Chapman Jean Liz Frank Pete Brown (for a bit) Dave Brown (for a bit) Sheldon (dead now) Mick there were more, but ive forgotten! Edited November 25, 2008 by paul-s Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paul-s Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 My cousin 'Ratty' used to go to the Torch...Anthony Wright. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paul-s Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Of course he was!!! forgot about Paul, bought some records off him recently and when i paid i told him i was from Grantham and didn't get a reply think he wants to move on heard some stories ages ago of his younger life coff coff No, its a good history! I stopped going first time round when I ended up in Grantham Hospital, for some reason 78sh ......left Grantham and started back in 81.......I had a great time travelling with the Grantham 'very motley' crew from 76 to 78/9! Top times Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dave Turner Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) Don't know what happened to Lester (Mick Collins). I'll have to ask around and find out whats what. I remember lester! Others from my time and who used to take 'Harry's' bus (transit van) to Wigan, St ives etc. Paul Johnson (Johnny) Steven Bonshor (bonny?) Sam & Jam Rice Coco (mot very pc name now!) Virginia Gabrial Jackie Degnam Julie Sterry Martin Chapman Jean Liz Frank Pete Brown (for a bit) Dave Brown (for a bit) Sheldon (dead now) Mick there were more, but ive forgotten! Remember Coco (John Lynch) well, used to work with him for quite a few years up can factory, Springfield Rd. Good ole boy was Coco. Yeah remember Ratty Wright as well. Edited November 25, 2008 by Dave Turner Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 those early days for me were fab! Harry's mini bus , blimey . not seen Martin Chapman for over 25 yrs, he was one of the original mod revivalists around early 79 (along with jock). what about Neil Parker? he was a young soulie during those early days too.... he actually is still a mate who is still around town. shame about sam and 'Jim' , they were kind of peers of ours when we first kicked off. (dont mention the fight at St Ives ). eye opening days/nights indeed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dave Turner Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Been wracking me noggin thinking about who was going to the Torch when in '71 as a young sprog of 15 I got into NS. These were all older lads than me and I knew some better than others but here goes from what I can remember Dave Owen (still on the scene) Rick Clarke (in Canada I think) Mick Stevens (dead) John Adams (dead) Big Gez Little Gez Martin Angeloni Tommy Moore Dodger Brian Mitchell Willy Lawrence Brian Coleman Most stopped going after the Torch closed although Mick Stevens continued going as I remember being at the Rochford/Phoenix/After8 when Russ (Notts) and Mick wanted a bump start with the motor. "We're off to VaVas, jump in". That was the night before Mick died in a smash up after dropping us back off in town. Tommy Moore went up to Wigan a few times and so did Brian Coleman. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
hotwax Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Sounds like grantham truely was the epicentre, all that i remember is that during the 80's it was a bit berift of northern adventures and most souling was to be had in nottingham and leicester with hinkley thrown in for luck. The pheonix was a night club owned by the infamous grantham ganster with granthams number one DJ spinning the finest michael jackson and the infamous Len Boone .....what a hero, i believe he has started spinning again. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 motley lot we were ! look at a 'young' Tony Clayton in photo (with Neil O stood next to Edwin Starr) top left top Right - Al Kent in full swing at Ric Tic revue bottom left - Myself, paul atherton (sargeant at local nick), singin along on stage bottom right - a mighty photo, Al Kent, Pat Lewis, JJ Barnes chilling out Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Steve Lehair Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 What about lester from grantham ,not seen him since the 70s ,certain bloke on here got me into substances toooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Yes its me he,s refering to and no i didnt i never touched those horrible drugs i,ve been reading this thread with some amusement age is definatly clouding some peoples memory Steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paul-s Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 those early days for me were fab! Harry's mini bus , blimey . not seen Martin Chapman for over 25 yrs, he was one of the original mod revivalists around early 79 (along with jock). what about Neil Parker? he was a young soulie during those early days too.... he actually is still a mate who is still around town. shame about sam and 'Jim' , they were kind of peers of ours when we first kicked off. (dont mention the fight at St Ives ). eye opening days/nights indeed Saw Johnny in Oz last year...hes the one who got me into it! ha! Neils still around, saw him last year. Martin went to America in the 80s and still lives there I think! Grantham...it was bad enough before Thatcher fucked ALL the engineering firms (i was apprentice at MARCO's). Now....well.... im never going back.ha! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
hotwax Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 anyone from grantham interested in a lift to Skeggy this weekend (thats Sat 15th Aug 09) give me a shout and you can have a grantham reunion Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
hotwax Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 So what's been happening lately ........... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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