Jez Jones

THATS IT !! RIGHT THERE !! No really.........Its almost like the missing link !! A great addition to the nighter scene.... Outside of number 100,Oxford st....Its been a long long time since ive been to a nighter where the music matches the night and vice versa ...where the vibe, ambiance (and whatever other fancy words ya wanna use to describe your night out) and venue and occasion are as one !!! I'll stop there describing the night..you had to be there...but I;ll put things in context Yeah you can hang your hat on... 1)rare/expensive records 2)fabulous cavernous ballrooms 3) finely polished dancefloors 4) professionally kitted out and well stocked bars 5)Geometrically square venues...:-) ...yeah I know 🙂 But give you head a wobble it aint all about that For me in 2023....i want summat a little different....and the Gathering offered that This venue has been on the tip of the tongue for a few years now....WELL DONE to Geese, Jim and Luci for grasping the nettle and running with this !!! . .This will have longevity......a marketing pro would say find a gap in the market...this is a gap...a deep down 'underground' nighter ...memories of 60's/70's city centre clubs....run by enthusiastic people who know what direction they wanna go in......................... If this was City Centre Manc/Brum/London/ Newcastle etc etc this would be grabbing ALL the headlines I really enjoyed it...breath of fresh air....a much needed dose of seediness thats missing in todays ultra clean.ultra safe environment. Almost a throwback to those days where there weren't many rules....remember them? ...yeah exactly...!!!!! If you need to be 'led' on your night out...then you wont be reading this anyway If you are one that grabs your night out 'by the balls' then this is for you and you wont miss the next etc !!!! As an aside ...I had a fascinating conversation with the 'guys' that run the venue...about Hanley nightlife from 50 odd yrs ago ( yep am that old) !! and how its evolved..one thing struck me...they are FULLY behind this venture..they want this to succeed and it seems to me a collaboration is building here....that is bound for success..watch this 'fly now' All in all very pleasant....VERY pleasant indeed !!! Am a sucker for pleasantness !!

5 Star Nearly 3000 views This allnighter ticked all the boxes..from a busy and vibrant record selling marketplace to an 'abfab' sound system shaking the rafters !!! A keen and enthusiastic crowd poured in from the off !! ...clearly intent on a good time.... Regulars and not so regulars mixing and enjoying what must be one of those MUST GO big room allnighters !!!! Musically twas an allnighter selection through and through....delivered with vigour from enthusiastic DJ's keen to get a 'vibe' going !!! There aren't many of these iconic venues left....and you can almost 'feel' the history in here.....many a tale to be told for sure !!!

as you can imagine...there is a 'buzz' around this allnighter...its one of those ICONIC venues

Be a welcome change to get the oldies box out for Paul and me

Weather set fair for a balmy evening over in Runcorn !!! Expect a good ole fashioned soul night out... and expect a few juicy tunes !!!!

Paul Dale and myself are looking forward to another great night out here...we've been doing an annual DJ set for a few yrs now and without doubt its ALWAYS friendly and everyones out for a good time !!

So a few hrs to go the sun's shining..its a real picture postcard venue when the weather is like this..... ...what to expect ? A real smorgasbord musically !!!! Yeah a few events announce proudly they play rare and underplayed...yeah you've seen them we all know who they are :_) BUT is that it ?? the sum total ??? all bloody night.....give us a break !!!. Tonight here at FTMNTC - you will hear rare and underplayed you will hear rarely played and forgotten you will hear newer sounds and not so new sounds you will hear a variety of genres.... far be it from us to categorise you will hear one offs and prev unreleased records you will hear album only tracks along with diff version tracks you will hear the odd classic you will hear.....loads of records.... !!! No ones ever accused us of a lack of variety here at FTMNTC If your enthusiastic about your music...then you've come to the right place Coz we are !!!

Flying a flag for the 'real side' ...putting music first It matters not WHO plays it ....it matters WHAT is played musicmatters Join us for another 'fab' instalment

Fancy an outing .. BUT don't fancy going somewhere and listening to the same old 'tired oldies' ....then here we have SOMETHING DIFFERENT...... The event had been getting some 'rave reviews' Easy access...under 20 mins from J17 and J18 M6....GREAT venue in a unique setting in South Cheshire

Musically no restrictions as per norm and expect the 'usual suspects' to be playing the sounds and on occasion !! We intend this to be very social...and our regulars will tell you .. we don't take ourselves very seriously..but we DO enjoy the music. If you're looking for a nostalgia event where you can be transported back to the halycon days of the Wheel, Torch, Wigan, Mecca etc... then this aint for you......besides they tell me the toilets are too clean nowadays......!!!!

some 'logistics' info....for those travelling by car from out of town. Once the venue car park is full..there is plenty of roadside parking outside the venue and surrounding roads Alternatively...there are 2 car parks approx 5 mins walk from the venue Antrobus Street, CW12 1HB West Street, CW12 1JR

Not for us a tired and uninspiring playlist of the same 100/150 records regurgitated monthly in a different order to give the impression of variety Not for us a 'bar culture' where people are more interested in congregating around the bar and need to be 'seen on the scene' .....rather than listening to the music Not for us the 'Northern Soul A Way of Life' approach ....we are just enthusiasts following our hobby and sharing with other enthusiasts Its 'out there' if you look

A 'Bespoke' event designed and presented for the enthusiasts out there....... Collector/DJ's combining to present a somewhat 'fresh' promotion of sounds that cover the underplayed, rare,, rarely played, forgotten plus a 'shake' of the new....and an occasional dusting off of a 'classic' I'm sure you'll join us in welcoming Carl and Maria along with Bob to our little FTMNTC soiree. The quality of music and range on offer has just got a whole lot more enticing !!

Quality assured ...definitely....the range of music on offer goes way beyond the chains of the Top 500

No shouting about the best dancefloor No shouting about cheapest and best beer No shouting about best free parking No shouting about it being 'a way of life' No shouting about records that 'may' be played Just a simple night out with a wide selection of sounds in a pleasant, friendly environment Lets go where the 'grown ups go' !! This is a 'safe space' to enjoy the music !!!!

ENTHUSIASTS....lets get busy...let's get ready #musicmatters DON'T WAIT FOR THE PLAYLISTS AFTERWARDS......!! 'we don't do em' !!!!! COME AND EXPERIENCE THE SOUNDS IN THE 'HERE AND NOW'.... !! ...just like we used to.... **...You may hear some you know, We're sure you'll hear a few you won't know... it's possible you'll hear some you've forgotten...** You may add some to your 'wants' list.... A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU... Where music matters and NOT who plays it

Interest is building nicely ....with a few out of the area expressing an interest.....this reflects the ambiance and vibe at the CC HQ for FTMNTC...expect to HEAR a real adventurous playlist

few ideas for an overnight stop if needed the lamb inn congleton. lion and swan.congleton Queens Head Hotel Congleton (close to rail links) the alexandra court hotel Congleton

Had one or two asking....and its a valid point YES the bar accepts BOTH cash and card payments for your convenience This is important because some venues I've heard of either accept cash only or card only.... Congleton Cricket Club accept both !!!!

Why not join us at this 'dreamy' little venue ...deep in leafy South Cheshire Featuring an excellent dancefloor with accompanying top notch sound system A separate bar area with a friendly and welcoming chill out space A fabulous 'alfresco' area to congregate, overlooking the magnificent and superbly manicured grounds Experience a musical journey provided by the FTMNTC team and their guests.... 'this event is beginning to 'catch the eye' and welcomes regular travellers from all over to enthuse and enjoy some superb sounds Sounds from the 60's though to present day !!!! Don't just head out to your local WMC and experience the 'oh so familiar' ...treat yourself to the 'whole nine yards' as described above Spread the word..tell you chums... A List guest DJ's QUALITY ASSURED

well established soul night out....if you've never been worth a trip

A real treat in store down here in leafy South Cheshire.....Focus firmly on the MUSIC as is the norm...the clue's in the title !! FTMNTC residents will present another evening of music to entertain the enthusiasts...with feature appearances from Bob Spendlove and Carl and Maria Willingham Bob wiill delight us with his choices from a coveted collection of records ... igniting the interest of the many enthusiasts in attendance Carl and Maria have built a reputation over the years of being dedicated to the ethos of the original scene, pushing the musical boundaries and intriguing the dancers, wherever they appear...... Make no mistake these are A listers on our decks Tell your friends ..spread the word.....you too can be Following the Music.....................................

new date...BH weekend......

Real deal soul night sounds on offer here....faves like

Always a most excellent night here...looking forward to a 'proper' Northern Soul fest !!!