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Roger is really looking forward to Saturday, as are we, for more reasons than one! Roger is no stranger to the area, as he lived just down the road in Stalybridge, or Staly Vegas, as it's known locally lol circa 83-86 He was DJing at most of the major niters of the time including Warrington Parr Hall, Bradford and Loughborough, whilst running soul nights at Stalybridge Celtic Football Club and was a regular DJ at Hyde Botanical Club circa 87/90. Roger recalls spending many days at Yanks, formerly Global Records in back Chepstow street, Manchester, a place I visited regularly in the mid 70s. After striking up a relationship with the owner Ed(Balbier?) he had access to the back vaults, with 1,000s of unsorted boxes of 45s which yielded gems like Harry Starr, Cookie Jackson, Tony Galla , Tony Middleton(Spanish Maiden) and many more WOW!! Over time amassing a large haul of 45s filled his then house in Blackpool and led to Roger setting up his record sales business, which you will know, still remains active to this day, on here and at venues up and down the country. Other memorable finds included Spyder Turner on goodtime at a short lived record shop in Stalybridge, near the market and infamous "tripe shop" So a bit of a reunion on the cards on Saturday and of course Roger will be selling some quality 45s as well!! In the words of Big Maybelle "I just can't wait any longer"!!

You'll love it mate!!

Looking forward to the selections from Roger Banks, this always rocks the floor!! Also watch out for a fascinating insight into Rogers time living just down the road in Stalybridge, some amazing stories, keep your eye on the thread for that and much more!!

Premier League Detroit, hope Joan brings this on Saturday!!

Great night at Culcheth, some amazing sets. Great opening set from Simon Ingham and Chalky, double decking, quality all the way!! I had the unenviable task of following them. A mixture of styles and tempos from me, nice to see a positive response from the dancers. Bolton's Paul Johnson followed, with some great late Wigan/Stafford vibes, some tasty stuff mate!! Great to see Ian Wills behind the decks, a truly great and varied set and nice to see Angie Heap Wills continuing her 50th(cough) celebrations. Sorry we had to leave slightly early as the weather took a turn for the worse(understatement) made for shall we say interesting drive/ski home. Roads completely untreated given the forecast is not good!!! Cars spinning out and stranded at the side of the road!! Look forward to the February anniversary night!!!

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Well we're into the final week before our year end finale. Down to Fort Lauderdale for some rhythm and soul, courtesy of Luci Jones

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Gonna be pretty special 👌

In the words of The Magnetics, we're literally "counting the days" to Saturday, December 9th at Ashton Ukrainian Club. Bringing the curtain down on a monumental year!! Whilst looking forward to some mouth watering DJ line ups for 2024!! As a thank you to The Ashton Faithful, we've secured a later finish, this time running 7pm-1am all for just £5 admission pay on the door. Phil Dunn will be playing the soulful platters to start the night and also be taking your hard earned entrance fee, on what's shaping up to be a real busy one!! Luci Jones will be debuting her high octane playlist, aimed squarely at the dancers, so don't miss that!!! Jumping Joan is guaranteed to get you up and at 'em on the dancefloor. A few choice examples can be found on the thread, so please have a listen and feel free to RSVP the event!! Roger Banks, needs no introduction, well known at all the best venues, all over the UK. I think he will be bringing a few vinyl delights for you to peruse in the "Lounge Lizard" area, with the sound track from the main room, piped through, live and direct!! Simon Ingham, Stockport and Team Ukrainian's finest, is primed and ready with a heady mix of current monster spins, while championing the lesser played gems!! Chris Churm rounding off a memorable 2023, as this club, just grows and grows!! Quite a few people, already booked in at the local hotels, as we celebrate with our Pre-Christmas Special!! Please arrive early to avoid disappointment, see you all there!!

Dipping back into Joan's potential selections and one that always draws people onto the dancefloor!!

Murky dealings in the record industry 🙃

Managed to pick up a copy of US everyday people a while back. Played at Lifeline, I think by Chalky, c/u as The New Holidays

As if by magic lol

Hoping Simon brings this with him!!

Expect to hear Classic Rare Soul, like this from Roger Banks

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A potential spin for either Roger Banks or Simon Ingham BOOOM!!!

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Instrumental magic, from the latter days of The Casino and of course Stafford, courtesy of Paul Johnson WHOOOSH!!!

Up and at 'em !!!Raucous 60s soul from Luci Jones playbox !!!

Back to Simon Ingham's selection, classic 60s soul from Philly

Hot on the heels (literally) of a scorching night at Ashton Ukrainian Club in November. Our Christmas/end of year special is just over two weeks away Saturday December 9th is the date for your diary!! As an added bonus and a big thanks from everybody at "Team Ukrainian" we have secured a later finish. Big, Big thanks to our hardworking Bar Staff who have agreed to this!! We will be running 7pm-1am, all for just £5 that's SIX hours of quality soul music, unbeatable value we reckon!! With an all star DJ line up, it's sure to be a memorable night, with yet more stunning DJ line ups for 2024!!! Making her Ashton Debut Jumping Joan, if you attended the last Grumpy take over night at Culcheth, you know you're in for a treat. Staying with "The Ladies of Soul" Luci Jones will also be Debuting on the night, again well known for her residency at one of THE Hot Ticket niters at the moment "The Gathering" We're delighted to welcome Roger Banks behind the decks, if you didn't know Roger used to live locally in the late 80s, early 90s and was a regular DJ at Hyde Botanical, Concorde Suite, Droylsden niters and of course Hyde Town Hall niters. It's going to be a special night, the interest already is phenomenal, with lots staying over already booked, so PLEASE,PLEASE arrive early, as a busy night awaits!! Stockport's finest and Team Ukrainian, fixer and Top DJ Simon Ingham, will also be joining us behind the decks, expect some top notch rare soul monster spins and some bargain basement dusty 45s that you didn't know you wanted to dance to!! Phil Dunn will be kick starting the night off and Lord Ashton Chris Churm will ensure The Ashton Faithful go home, singing and dancing!! Nearly forgot our resident personal trainer and ACE DJ Stu Cheetham will be celebrating his 40th birthday(for the 17th time lol) Thanks once again for your continued support, throughout 2023 it really is appreciated !! Please keep checking back regularly on the thread, for updates and some tasty DJ selections and of course feel free to RSVP the event !!

Classy Rhythm and Soul from the play box of Simon Ingham!!