Jez Jones

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

Yeah Simon & Amanda are really up for doing our little enthusiasts get together.......lets give them a big welcome....

Once upon a time in ......Swinton A tale of 3 ''Reallys'' Let me start off by saying I had a really really really good time at the Swinton Allnighter on Saturday night. This isn;t a ;biased; view of mine because I have a very small role in the big picture of things here at Swinton....in fact its a .;punters eye ' view on the night ...it really really really is Lets look at the Big Ballroom ....for years like many of you...I never knew this existed ...quite happily really really really enjoying the dark and atmospheric rooms at the 'top' Then when it was first unleashed....it had that WOW factor and on each of its subsequent outings...its been a really really reall WOW inducing allnighter....the magnificent international class Ballroom dancefloor ....the beautiful ornate decor exquisitely preserved....and natural big room acoustics..that lends itself so readily to our 'booming; sounds that we love. It could almost have really really really been purpose built for a Swinton Allnighter I'm sure all those involved with this Swinton Allnighter would really really really like to thanks all those that came and gave the old building a fantastic vibe and a really really really proper allnighter atmosphere The purveyors of the music really really really excelled....and that isn't just a bland,glib catch all.......its a really really really valid recognition that they ALL brought their' A' game to this nighter...an almost subconscious recognition that this is a 'special' space they are working in...and needs treating accordingly......no back room pub music...this is real deal playing to a room full of Allnighter cognoscenti from around the UK ..often referred to as 'children of the night'......a firm but fair response to the music is always assured at gatherings such as this...and this was of course no different Just a quick mention of 'record corner'.....the new layout really really really lends itself nicely to the important business of record sales/chat/discussion....I can see a thriving 'cottage industry' developing in this corner in the future ranging from the smaller 25 count boxes to the more ambitious sales set up Human nature dictates when something 'new' is presented to us we tend to makes sure we are happy in our 'space' and this was no exception...we soon found our allnighter space... and throughout the night... joined others in theirs......a really really really friendly gathering of clans was emerging and it was pleasing to see after the looong pandemic we have endured It was a pleasure to be in your company on Saturday night/Sunday morning it really really really was :_) Luckily enough there is MORE to come from this fabulous venue....much more in 2022 ..it really really really will be the 'hottest ticket in town'

Looking forward to the next instalment....apart from the sparkling wit and repartee of the people there....the music aint bad either !!

SMASHED through 3000 views over already !!!! Maybe an idea to get there as early as poss... could be a packer on the cards !!!! Dont forget we're in ONE BIG ROOM tonight....massive capacity though..... PLUS an International class dancefloor and the associated 'big room acoustics' so prevalent in these big old atmospheric dancing establishments from yesteryear Swinton's BACK WITH A BOOM !!! and ready to WOW you !!!!

For those that like a list....I've done one here --------- the record 'selectors' from 8pm right through till 7am !!!!! 8pm -9pm - - - Brent Howarth 9pm - 10pm - - - Jez Jones 10pm - 11pm - - - Stu Hutchinson 11pm - 12 - - - Taz Robathan 12 - 1am - - - Dick Kropniewski 1am - 2am - - - Pep 2am -3am - - - Ted Massey 3am - 4am - - - Nige Brown 4am - 5am - - - Ethan Howarth 5am - 6am - - - Pete and Sue Stone 6am - 7am - - - Dave Rimmer Your nighter is in safe hands with this gang !!

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 !! let me expand a little:- a recent edition of a well known rare soul price guide listed ...... 15,000 different artists with approx 80,000 titles. So you see, there's really NO excuse is there ? If you're an enthusiast ....its out there if you look 🙂

Allnighters are your preference ? MIssing a 'real deal' Allnighter fix ? Missing the 'cut and thrust' of a real atmospheric venue ? ******** WELL SWINTON IS BACK *********** ************** BIG BALLROOM BASH ************ __THE ONLY ALLNIGHTER IN THE NORTH OF ENGLAND THIS WEEKEND__ DON'T MISS OUT..... SWINTON ....It's where it's at !!!!

I love a spectacular !! 🙂 jesting apart we have a great time at these do's no holds barred northern soul and motown.....boxing night at knype club !!!!!

Well the free CD is now in production will be ready for our 6th November Soul night, ****ONLY available exclusively on the night. **** We’ll try and make this a regular feature, burning tunes that were all played at our previous months event, for our enthusiasts, look forward to seeing you all very soon----- friends old and new.

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 nb Any similarities to any current events you may know is PURELY COINCIDENTAL . The examples described above are entirely for demonstrative purposes and bare no relevance to any events we know and the characters are not based on real people, What have we got then ? 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 Simon and Amanda Cottrell to our little FTMNTC soiree Simon and Amanda ,are of course. a 'driving force' behind the fabulous Empty Bottles Allnighter in Leeds . They can also be found attending and DJing at many of the more 'Progressive' events up and down the UK and sharing their eclectic taste in soul music with us all It is 'out there' if you look...............

Yes mate..long time no see

I wrote this last week ...probably just as a little reminder of what we're about ...a 'raison d'etre' if you will Here at FTMNTC we have a success criteria revolving around what comes out of the speakers.....Quality tunes of whatever ilk and era. We are lucky in the fact we don't need to focus on attendances, bums on seats, bods through the door.......thats NOT what we do this for... You may have noticed the #musicmatters .....thats how simple it is !! WELL WE TICKED EVERY BOX...well done to EVERYONE that made it happen . You worked hard and this was the result Special mention goes out to our guest DJ/collector Mark Jones...some people just slot in as if they been doing our night for ages....Mark did that in spades..... .....thanks all I had a great night !! Well after all that...we are 'straining at the leash Can't wait till next month when Simon and Amanda Cottrell are gonna spin some ditties for us

Yeah you can pay on the door

Yeah dont panic folks if we have 1000 plus turn up we've been informed by the club we can put a speaker up on the cricket pitch !!!! 🙂

Blimey Kev...you've hit the jackpot again !!! Over a 1100 views...you'd better get the new furniture out just in case 🙂

..just had a day or two to reflect on this years CO72.... ..throughout the nr 12hr stint we had some fantastic people making the annual pilgrimage to Congleton Cricket Club a MASSIVE thanks to you ALL..... you came. you 'got it'...you owned it !! EVERYONE pat yourselves on the back !!...the staff, the DJ's who give their time and services for nothing...and of course the unsung classmates ..who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure CO72 happens !!.......I THANK YOU KINDLY ! Quick mention to Mopsey and Foxy.............new kids in school' ....top marks lads ..and for Scotty for stepping in last minute.....played a blinder young man...have an apple !! I gotta say.... a massive thank you to the venue/management and bar staff....you did us proud...you hosted a CO72 charity do..and you got it spot on...well done ! Amount raised for the charities was £910 ...again your GENEROSITY is a credit to you So pleased to be back here next year with our preferred weekend of Saturday 22nd Oct...thats great news We do hope you can join us x

Yeah its horses for courses mate.....loads have said they prefer the ballroom ....so...cant win lol ....i think he's gonna be looking at getting it darker....which is more suited for a nighter....anyway its back and up and running !!