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Re-activation time for this Chicago Gem, that was always kicking about on sales tapes, but never quite took off. Expect to hear this and other quality lesser played gems, sitting side by side with big ticket rarities, courtesy of Simon Ingham

Expect dance floor dynamite like this, when Kev Murphy is back behind the decks!!

September is just on the horizon and a timely reminder of The next Ashton Ukrainian Club. Saturday September 21st is the date and yet again we have assembled a pretty special DJ line up for you!! Culcheth's Kev Murphy makes a welcome return after a storming set last year!! Another returning guest DJ is John Parker on the back of some blinding all day sessions at "The Blind Pig and some of Europe's top weekenders. There's sure to be something for everyone Rare 60s niter Sounds, R+B moovers and a healthy sprinkling of unissued acetates!! Stockport and Team Ukrainian's favorite son Simon Ingham also joins us expect some big ticket Niter Sounds, mixed in with some quality Cheapies, in keeping with The Ashton Musical Ethos!! Nigel Rothwell is this month's debutante DJ adding a dash of Crossover/70s dancers and current big spins into the mix!! Chris Churm fresh from his storming mid evening spot last month and local lad Phil Dunn complete another reason for "The Ashton Faithful" to return!! The night runs 7pm-00.30 and just £5 admission pay on the door, makes for another "must attend" Please keep checking back on the soul-source thread as we constantly add any updates and tasty DJ selections !!

Team Ukrainian Mainstay Simon Ingham is back behind the decks, playing gems like this!!

Hope Sam still has this Motown Masterpiece!!

Looking forward to John Parker's return behind the decks, playing dance floor winners like this!!

Another stunning Line up for you Rare as you Dare and then some from two of our returning guests Kev Murphy and John Parker. Team Ukrainian mainstay Simon Ingham is back with us, always bring something fresh to the table and this months debutante DJ Nigel Rothwell!! You know it's gonna be good!!

Awesome August gets better and better!!! Last night at Ashton Ukrainian surpassed all expectations for what is traditionally one of the quieter months on the Rare Soul Calendar!! Not a bit of it, packed house once again WOW!! In the words of Frank Gallagher The P-A-R-T-Y was in full flow at 7.15pm every seat in the main room was taken and people up dancing, the Ashton "it" factor atmosphere was already building for a monumental night!! Once again lots of new faces, a fact that that never ceases to amaze, as a few of our regular attendees were away. Great to see the Wilton Crowd in Chuddy, Chris Pell, Johnno and No 1 Preston Cyberman Gaz Kellett !!! The music encompassed all the diverse areas of this wonderful scene and all lapped up by a real open minded crowd!! So many highlights Gis Southworth smashed it, everything from Gerri Hall, Lenny Curtis to the sublime Kitty Doswell "just a face in the crowd" Lord Ashton Chris Churm bucked the trend and did an earlier set and great to see him digging deeper into the box for those vinyl pearls International Soul Vlogger Darren Carroll thought he had brought somebody else's playbox. Chris has records we can only dream of owning, awesome set! Stuart Raith was up next and said he was a tad nervous, you would never have known, WHAT a set everything from the classics, funky edge, R+B Just brilliant mate!! Quality all the way followed from Paul Johnson Oscar Perry "face reality" Reggie Soul "world of ecstasy" Clarence Reid "I'm your yes man" and so many more!! It was left to me to finish the night, mixing it up Frankie + The Damons, Ujima, Gambrells and finishing a great night with for me a desert island disc Clydie King "soft and gentle ways" Once again huge thanks to The Ashton Faithful, you guys make the night what it is, our hard working volunteer bar staff, much appreciated by all at Team Ukrainian!!! August Ashton Video 2.mp4

Last Shout for Ashton Ukrainian Club !! A polite request from our hard working volunteer bar staff. The Club has installed a new tilling system AND we have some newbie bar staff. PLEASE be patient at the bar when ordering your drinks!! I know we all appreciate their hard work- Team Ukrainian !!! A few people asking for the DJ times Phil Dunn 7-7.45 Gis Southworth 7.45-8.45 Chris Churm 8.45-9.30 Stuart Raith 9.30-10.30 Paul Johnson 10.30-11.30 Mick Howard 11.30-00.30 Amazing response yet again, so many people looking forward to tomorrow, should be a cracker!!

The Weekend is nearly here, excitement is at fever pitch for The next Ashton Ukrainian Club !! This Saturday August 17th two birthday celebrations to look forward to and Preston Cybermen, we've got the band back together, in the shape of two OG's Gis Southworth and Stuart Raith behind the decks, buckle up it's gonna get SOULFUL!! The action starts at 7pm running till 00.30 and just £5 gets you through the door for five and a half hours of Breathtaking Soul Music, please arrive early, as a busy night is anticipated!! Bolton's Paul Johnson makes a welcome return behind the decks, this guy never disappoints, so don't miss that!!! Team Ukrainian Regulars Phil Dunn, Chris Churm and Mick Howard complete a strong line up for The Ashton Brethren , we aim to please and can't thank you enough for your continued support!!! Check out the thread, for a flavor of what we're about and feel free to RSVP the event, as so many have already done!! See you on the Dance Floor!!

Loving this at the moment, Island Soul from The Bahamas!!

Memories of Gis playing this at the much missed Kenwood Suite sessions at Bury Town Hall!!

Aaah vaguely remember the story now,you name dropper

Top man, see you Saturday mate

Love it mate, were you DJing in 98 at The Ritz Niter when she appeared with Kim Weston. I was patiently waiting in the downstairs part at 4.30am for her autograph. Oh the memories !!

To my shame not yet and I didn't buy all four EPs just the vol 2+3 Brenda Holloway "my world is crumbling" Carolyn Crawford "until you came along" and the Sublime Four Tops "just a little love" being the pick of the bunch for me!!

A rare excursion for this thread, one from me!! Carolinas Soul that always goes down well!!

Storming 60s NOLA Soul, via Great Harwood, courtesy of that man Stu Raith !!

Amazing August continues in the North West!! A real hot bed of Rare Soul events throughout the month. The Pinnacle for The Ashton Faithful, comes on Saturday August 17th at Ashton Ukrainian Club. A truly great and "oh so different " DJ line up awaits, Ashton regular Stuart Raith makes his debut behind the decks, coupled with Gis Southworth we have a Preston Cybermen reunion DJ pairing, with memories of Stafford TOTW The Wilton Ballroom sessions in abundance!! Please check out the the event page thread for a flavor of what all the fuss is about, as so many new attendees do on a regular basis, high praise indeed. I believe we have two birthdays on the night, for two special "ladies of soul" Bolton's Paul Johnson makes a welcome DJ return, expect an eclectic and heady mix of 60s in demanders and a liberal sprinkling of Crossover/70s winners!! Phil Dunn , Lord Ashton Chris Churm and Mick Howard AKA Team Ukrainian complete the line up. Admission just £5 pay on the door. The action kicks off 7pm running till 00.30 . Please arrive early to secure a table, as the main room fills up quick style!!

Another Classic 70s dancer from Paul Johnson, SOUL Perfection!!

Bolton's Paul Johnson up next with a classic 70s dancer from The Natural Four