Alison H

It is !! and aren't I doing well. I've just done my first ever quote reply (successfully I think?). Thank you for being my guinea pig Phil. All the best Ali xx

Thats ace Chalky ! A hoarder like me & probably like most folk on here I guess. I never went to the October ones - too cold (joke) but can see that I clearly missed out. If I had the technology (which I havent yet) I would upload my yellow programme from March 90 for you but seen as you are a fellow hoarder you've most likely got it anyway Cheers for the image Chalky All the best Ali x

Only 3 ?? Jill is right - there are far too many to name favourites & it does seem a tad unfair when they were all fantastic !! BUT I will do as Im told Reverse order Johnny Bristol - Come to me Tyrell Corporation - 6 O'clock Tammy Payne - Take me Now Ooh Ive changed mi mind Yo Yo Honey - Groove on Marva Hicks - Got you where I want Michael Tarone - I can tell Oh no !! Ive changed it again Incognito - Always there Joey Negro - Do what you feel Ce Ce Peniston - Finally I know !! I'm very naughty listing more than 3 but its a woman's perogative to change her mind .... or is it ? Barry & Dave did an amazing job & thanks must go to Steve Croft & Adrian for having the initiative to roll with it. Alex Badass,Pip (where is he these days?) & Chris Creane also helped make it the most special place in the whole wide world for me & my pals ! Big love Ali xxx

I agree !! They were fab weekenders at the Vauxhall. I was rooting through some papers the other night & came across the official programmes & my membership cards (yep Im a hoarder). Wow ! it took me back. The first programme from March 90 is bright yellow & a bit basic (which is understandable as it was the first weekender) The 2nd programme is of better quality & has stood the test of time. However I do cherish both programmes equally as both weekenders were fab & a real warm up for the wonderful weekenders that were to come at Beacholme in Cleethorpes ! Right back to the subject matter ..... I'm afraid I cant help you out with any C/U's whatsoever so its over & out from me (thank god you say). Cheers Jim for making me smile again about the TAC weekenders. Ali x

That is sooo cool Lorna. Thanks! I'll ask em who the Funk Soul Sister is when I visit the old studio in a few weeks time !! Ali xx

I agree that Soulie was & probably still is a fantastic dancer but the greatest dancer in the world (for me) was big Scotty from Stockport. I was sooo young & in awe of him & his great whistling when I used to see him out & about at Tony's Empress,Winsford,Droylesdon,Hyde & lots of other places in the early 90's. I didnt dare tell him then what a god I thought he was but when I bumped into him at Prestwich a few months ago after all these years I certainly told him (well Im older & braver now and life's too short). He was & still is my favourite dancer in the whole wide world & he would be really embarrassed to know I'm writing this about him but hey ho - you asked a question & I answered it. Ali x

Mandy & other Soul sourcers I will give you an apology in advance ! I loaded photos for the first time last night & u will be happy to know, after the trauma, it will be my very last time. They were all named & some had quirky comments ... when they were on my laptop that is! I didnt realise it wouldnt transfer the text (probably does if you do it right). Mandy Im sure you will know most of the people on the pics (as u do know the whole of the universe) so if for some bizzarre reason I ever get the urge to upload,bulkload,download (sounds like a stomach complaint) or watever else you have to do I will try harder next time. Right Im off to cause chaos at the Southport Weekender now ! Big love Lil Ali xx

Hi Jayne Ha ha ! thanks for the offer of the mag. I am definitely coming to Village Soul on Sat but no need to bring the mag as I will be far too busy dancing especially if Terry does a Southport Sat afternoon spot (obviously without our Andy Davies). Cant wait as I know TJ & SL are gonna bring the place down (Erm maybe I should be posting this in the VS thread-I'll go in there now & say mi bit) xx

My April issue hasn't arrived either despite calling 2 weeks ago & speaking to a lady. This is the 2nd time in less than 12 months it has happened to me where I have had to chase issues. I have been subscribing to Manifesto & enjoying every page since Polly ran it back in the day & it is a shame that I am left feeling let down by the magazine. There is no point me pm-ing anyone as my phonecall 2 weeks ago should have been enough to spring them into action. I am so sorry to put a dampner things. I am not normally a negative, pXssed off person but I for one wont be subscribing again & yes it is gonna be my loss as it is a fantastic magazine but my own experiences have made me come to this decision. Good luck to everyone else who subscribes. Im sure Im in the minority otherwise people would have been kicking off long before now. Ali x