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Monday Morning Banger time, once again dipping into Chic's playbox, blue eyed Soul at it's best!!

Sunshine Soul for a Sunny Day, an iconic record that crosses boundaries and has history on our scene, from the latter years at The Casino and yet another Pearl from that man Chic !!

Another Soul Spectacular is on the cards for our Saturday May 17th event at Ashton Ukrainian Club. Phenomenal interest already in the event , as we approach the date!! Chic Mullineux is really looking forward to his return behind the decks, always a top quality playlist from Shropshire's finest!! A couple of North West returnee DJs, been a minute for John Hillel and Steve Skopek two guys with Top Notch collections, should be worth the wait !! Team Ukrainian Fixer# taste maker# tech maestro and non too shabby DJ Si Ingham has a few new additions to an already quality DJ box !! That just leaves Phil Dunn to open the night for the Ashton Faithful and the vastly under rated Ashton OG Chris Churm who always knows just what's needed to round off the night, please check back regularly via the link to our Soul-Source event page thread as our vinyl portfolio develops, in the lead up to the event !! As always the lounge area/record bar will be in full swing with the usual array of Sales Boxes for you to browse. The night runs 7pm-00.30 and just £6 admission pay on the door, hope to see you there !!

Ashton Ukrainian OG Chris Churm always delivers the much anticipated last hour gems, this was the closing record last time out !!

File under Stone Classic, blinding mid-tempo from Si Ingham's playbox !!

A record that has history on our scene, as early as The Casino, with that "just right for now" feel, with a funky edge and another gem from Chic !!

A busy Bank Holiday has delayed our Monday Morning Banger, let's put that right from The Fixer's playbox DOUBLE WHOOOSH!!

A very busy and enjoyable night at The Grumpy takeover, top tuneage throughout. We arrived just after opening time, to an already busy room. Great early sets from Joan and Phil, have to say Carl Fortnum nailed it for me, that happy knack of playing the right record and tempo that captured the imagination of the dancefloor talking of which, record of the night for me, assume c/u Doc + The Interns "the love that you give" Any info, such a great record, complete with guitar breaks. Had a brief time in the Modern Room and Soul Sam was "rockin' da house" as you would expect. Great to catch up with our good Friends Ann Mundey and Tony Mundey. C'mon Mike Roche let's have a detailed review and playlist. Culcheth deffo on the up, look forward to next month !!

Ending the week on a high, courtesy of Simon Ingham and Hayes Cotton with the Alternate Version of "Black Wings" !!

In the words of Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions "we're rolling on" towards Saturday May 17th for our next date at Ashton Ukrainian Club. Another Quality DJ line up for The Ashton Faithful, with Shropshire's Favourite Son Chic Mullineux headlining for us!! Sure to be a great night, please follow the link for some "rare as you dare" and just plain good Soul 45s for the dancers to enjoy!! A Long awaited return behind the decks for John Hillel expect an eclectic mix of current biggies and evergreens from the halcyon days of our scene !! Steve Skopek from Stockport, that hot bed of Rare Soul Collectors , again some real stunners in his play box!! Si "The Fixer" Ingham needs no introduction always a fresh and imaginative play list, which backs up some excellent spots over the years, at Culcheth, Keele, Tony's and many more, don't miss that!! Phil Dunn will be spinning the platters that matter early doors, always a few curve balls for the deck peerers out there!! Chris Churm Ashton OG is the man in charge of the keenly anticipated last hour special, he never disappoints!! The night runs 7pm-00.30 and a mere £6 pay on the door gets you involved in all the above and more. If you're looking for that elusive 45 our very busy record bar/lounge area, may be the place for you. We're all inclusive at Team Ukrainian and our loyal regulars and ever growing band of new attendees make it all possible!! Hope to see you there and as promised some amazing DJ line ups yet to come, again check out the link regularly for this and more updates, as we near the date!!

MAY the force be with you, or is it May 17th?? Just over two weeks to go and some amazing selections from our Guest and Resident DJs !! Dancing in Detroit with "The Fixer" TwoFer of course 😉

Once again dipping into the Treasure Trove, that is Chic's playbox and a Rare Soul Iconic 45 from Toledo Ohio !!

Back to Si "the fixer" Ingham's selections and one that's been "doing the do" on the dancefloors for the last few years, just oozing atmosphere!!

Monday Morning Banger, be rude not to, from Chic and Premier League Detroit WHOOOSH!!

Good to see John Hilell back on the line up, hope he brings this awesome 70s dancer with him!!

The Small but Mighty Soul Club that is the one and only Ashton Ukrainian Club, swings back into action on Saturday May 17th and as promised another Quality Line up awaits the Ashton Faithful!! Chic Mullineux is back behind the decks after an Astounding Set last time out. I'm sure the Shropshire Soul Crew will be in attendance with That man Ricey leading the charge for the dancefloor!! John Hillel also makes a welcome return, quality Rare Soul 45s primed and ready for the turntables!! Ashton Regular Steve Skopek will also adding to what is already a real strong line up, reinforcing the quality collections in the area!! Simon "The Fixer" Ingham has been adding some quality 45s to what is already an enviable collection, please clink on the link to immerse yourself in a whole raft of Rare Soul 45s on our Soul-Source event page thread, some real gems already for you to check out, for a sample of the aural delights on offer!! Phil Dunn "The Fire Starter" will as ever be lighting the blue touch paper to propel us into Soul Heaven!! The Man who starts the night off, in his usual accomplished style!! Add to that Chris Churm # Dyno Rod# The Finisher# Lord Ashton # Last hour sensations# you know it's gonna be good!!! We also have the Stockport Answer to Frank Elson Mike Roche our resident hack who in between burning rubber on the dancefloor, has an encyclopaedic memory for all the vinyl nuggets bouncing out of the speakers, his reviews are second to none "checking out the north" The night runs 7pm-00.30 and £6 admission pay on the door, gets you over the threshold!! We have new attendees arriving monthly, the word is out!! Sound like your kinda thing? See you there!!

Back with Chic's selections and a 70s dancer of the highest order and Yep two great sides. The old Eric Lomax c/u WOWSER!!

Mean Moody Midtempo best describes Simon Ingham's next selection and memories of great venues, like The Wilton!!

Hoping Chic brings this gem(pun intended) WOWSER !!

Simon "the fixer" Ingham will no doubt be giving this a spin, oozing atmosphere and with writing credits and production, screaming 60s Detroit Royalty WHOOOSH!!!

Delighted to have Chic back behind the decks and only fitting he is the DJ to give us our opening Monday Banger and Bob will be delighted it's another double helping, ready and waiting to tear up the dance floor!!

My first time at WOLFIES SOUL CLUB a really nice venue, the layout of the room reminded me of Stubshaw with the raised seating area at the back of the room. Nice to see some of the Ashton Faithful, making the trip down William Mailey Mike Roche Debbie McCracken and Carl Dazzlin DuzDallas. Thanks to Natalie Nicholls for the invite down and Ken Onions for the lift back to the hotel. If you haven't yet tried this venue, you're missing a trick, great sound system and cheap bar, win, win. Here's my contributions to the night 10pm-11pm and thanks for the great feedback, it really is appreciated!! Little Johnny Hamilton "oh how I love you" Ivy Jo "I can feel the pain" The Experts "my love is real" Buddy Connor "when you're alone" James Wayne "I found someone" Rose Brooks "I'm moanin'" The Vontells "ta hula hoop" Archie Bell "A 1000 wonders" The Dynamics "you make me feel good" Patti Drew "stop and listen" The Dramatics "your love was strange" J J Barnes "baby please come back home" The Jackson Brothers "I gotta hear it from you" Barbara Mason "you better stop it" Melvin Davis "I must love you" Billy Hambric "I found true love" Billy Ecsktine "I wonder why" Little Charles + The Sidewinders "talkin' bout you babe" Elbie Parker "please keep away" Syl Johnson "do you know what love is" Jesse Johnson "left out" The Tempests "someday" David Coleman "drown my heart" The Invitations "watch out little girl" C L Blast "what can I do"