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Eager anticipation awaits for Tim Ashibende's return behind the decks, always ready to spring a few surprises and of course a healthy nod to the past, with classic Detroit Dancers like this!!

As September draws to a close, we're already laying plans for when The Grumpy Soul Crew are back with us at Ashton Ukrainian Club. Saturday October 19th another Top DJ line up awaits Phil Threlfall and Jumpin' Joan bringing you all the biggies from Iconic Soul Clubs in the 80s Stafford TOTW, Shotts, Morecambe Pier and many more, mixed in with some quality "back of the box" cheapies, just waiting to light up the dance floor!! Add to that ex Mr M's resident Ian Wills and fellow Wigan Casino stalwart Tim Ashibende, both of these guys have been active Post Wigan and Tim in particular, is responsible for unearthing some of today's current big spins to the scene while he was viny hunting Stateside late 70s and built up an enviable list of dealer and record producer contacts !! Both capable of providing a few surprises in their sets, not to be missed for sure!! Phil Dunn will be kick starting the proceedings and Ashton Head Honcho Chris Churm will be providing the usual rock solid support!!! All this for just £5 admission pay on the door, the night runs 7pm-00.30 Record Sales Boxes are most welcome, as the bar area doubles as a chill out/record sales area. Some top quality vinyl been changing hands recently!! See you there!!

Back to Stafford memories, from Phil T, almost walking pace, but achingly Soulful!!

Another Pearl from Joan, cool cool 70s and no, not the high pitched Saturday Night Fever Guys 🤣

Premier League Detroit from one of the worlds finest Groups The Masqueraders and one that always fills the floor for Jumpin' Joan !!

Looking forward to Phil Threlfall's return behind the decks, expect a wide range of styles from up tempo 60s stormers, to classy crossover dancers like this from William Bell's Iconic Peachtree Label!!

Looking forward to welcoming back Grumpy Soul Residents Phil Threlfall and Jumpin' Joan behind the decks, expect a healthy slice of Stafford, Shotts biggies and never afraid to dig deep and showcase some under the radar quality cheapies, just how we like it!! Add to that two Legends from the Halcyon days at Wigan Casino Ian Wills Ashton Ukrainian Regular and well known as one of the resident DJs at Mr M's, there is so much more to Ian, a real knowledgeable guy, with a collection to match!! Tim Ashibende needs no introduction a well known face from the casino days and along with Butch was one of the original crate diggers in the US unearthing many of today's big sounds!! Still very active on the scene today after a recent DJ spot at the 100 club. You just know it's gonna be good, October 19th, put that date in your diary!!

"Sweating like a Brick Layers Labourer" (that got your attention) was just one of the comments Natalie Nicholls from another great night at Ashton Ukrainian Club. A quieter night than normal, but remained tip top, musically once again right up there with the best!! Phil Dunn got the proceedings underway, Terry Callier, Anna King sounded just great. Props to Nigel Rothwell outstanding set on his Ashton Debut, blending 60s bangers William Cummings, Ghetto Children( So Char) and Richard S old Natural Four c/u Gifted Four "are you choosing" sounded the business, great knowledge Derek Smith !! Chris Churm followed WOW Ivy Jo, Jackey Beavers "a love that never grows old" Tokays + Eddie Kendricks "date with the rain" sublime 70s Soul !! John Parker once again WHAT a mix Force "Holy Moses" Admirations "you left me" The Cheques all went down a storm!! Team Ukrainian Fixer Si Ingham kept up the relentless pace Celebrities " I choose you" UK version "tastes sour, don't it" found favor with the dance floor and rightly so!! Rounding the night off in fine style and for me the Spot of the night Kev Murphy smashed it, keeping the dance floor moving to the last record Honey Bees "let's get together" a non too shabby way to end a great night, mixed in with The Camaros, Lester Tipton and many more, take a bow sir!! We have another great line up in October with The Grumpy Soul Crew Jumpin' Joan, Phil T and two Wigan Casino legends Ian Wills and Tim Ashibende, sound like your thing? I think so!!! September Ashton Video.mp4

A few asking for the DJ running order for tomorrow night at Ashton Ukrainian Club !! Phil Dunn 7pm-7.45pm Nigel Rothwell7.45pm-8.45pm Chris Churm 8.45pm-9.30pm John Parker 9.30pm-10.30pm Simon Ingham 10.30pm-11.30pm Kev Murphy 11.30-00.30 See you there!!

Lord Ashton Chris Churm, will be stretching out and digging deep into his collection, with an early evening set. This classy Crossover mover went down a treat last time !!

In the words of a song, the North West is "alive with a lovin' feeling" Quality venues in this hot bed of our music!! None more so than Ashton Ukrainian Club, this Saturday September 21st we have a Top Drawer Line up of DJ's for those who like to groove with some quality Rare and Underplayed Soul!! The MOJO and Blind Pig King Pin John Parker will be joining us again before he sets off on his European Travels!! Add to that Culcheth main man Kev Murphy with his extensive collection of all that's great in today's and the halcyon days Big Spins!! Stockport's Simon Ingham is raring to go, with some stunning recent acquisitions to WOW us all with !!! Motoring south down the M6 Nigel Rothwell is primed and ready with the ultimate blend of 60s/70s dancers should be good!! Team Ukrainian Regulars Chris Churm and Phil Dunn complete the line up. We think you'll agree a rather classy DJ line. The night kicks off 7pm running through 00.30 and just £5 admission pay on the door!! Check out the thread for some classy tunes, feel free to RSVP the event, see you there!!!!

Stockport's favorite son and Team Ukrainian regular always plays a mixed bag. One of two biggies from the Stafford Era from Cleveland Robinson!!

Looking forward to Kev Murphy's selections this Saturday, spinning today's big tunes, with a healthy nod to evergreens like this !!!

Real intrigue surrounds the next selection from Nige. Recorded by a US Serviceman serving in Germany and the original issues have remained rare. Haunting and so Atmospheric, just how the Ashton Faithful like it!!

Team Ukrainian Fixer Simon Ingham usually gives this little beauty a spin, one of three versions, but this one edges it for me!!

We're on the final run up to the event, dipping back into Nige's selections and a real banger that always reminds me of Andy Dyson and the much missed Lifeline Niters!!

Rounding the week off in fine style, hope John Parker brings this with him !!

Yet another monster spin from Nigel Rothwell and a clarion call for the dance floor!!

Soulful September is in full swing, with some amazing events in the North West!! Nearly time for the next Ashton Ukrainian Club!! Saturday September 21st we do it all again with a top drawer DJ line for The Ashton Faithful!! Kev Murphy joins us again on the back of an amazing set at The recent Culcheth, expect a busy dancefloor for his spot!! Making the trip across The Pennines John Parker the man from the excellent Blind Pig Soul Club, not forgetting MOJO and some of Europe's hottest Weekenders gonna be another hour not to miss!! Culcheth Resident and Team Ukrainian "Fixer" Simon Ingham will be showcasing today's big sounds, expertly blended in with those quality cheapies you didn't know you wanted to dance to!!! MVP Resident Nigel Rothwell is primed and ready with the ultimate mix of 60s big hitters and 70s dancers!!! Chris Churm will be digging deep into the collection, we're hoping for another early evening barn stormer of a set!!! Phil Dunn provides the early soulful platters as the room fills up, talking of which, an early arrival is highly recommended!! The best value for money "soulful session awaits!! The night runs 7pm-00.30 and just £5 admission pay on the door!! See you there, feel free to check out the thread and RSVP the event, as we constantly update with some quality DJ selections.

Looking forward to Nige's debut spot, here's another previously unissued dancer from a group who already had a popular 70s dancer "gold of my life" then this little gem was released from the archives!!

Looking forward to Kev Murphy's return behind the decks. This sounded the business bouncing out of the speakers at the recent Culcheth!!