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:-o Oh yes! The Ginger Taylor and Mr Mischief Trading Cards are out there, as of Fridays event, and in limited numbers so get hunting Soul Brothers and Sisters. Mr Mischiefs one is toooooo scary so check out the proof artwork in the flyer gallery for Gingers and an idea of what your looking for. Have fun bargain hunters... [img width=600]https://www.soul-source.co.uk/uploads/1105353356/gallery_90_10_239015.jpg

Info on upcoming Plinston event, tsnumia collection and a number request Just a quick heads-up to say that we will be organising a collection at the next plinston event to raise funds for the tsnumia appeal so please dig deep and put into the bucket that the Sinister Sisters will be going around the rooms with - every penny is needed and we as a club will also be contributing. Wanted to give advance warning on this. On a different matter I need the number for Gary belcher as Ive updated my filofax and missed him off!!!!! Please email me at nh6tsmafia@aol.com. If anyone is reading this that know Gary can they let him know that the March date is Sat 19th now and not what we had agreed before. We still want him to guest but need a confirmation ASAP. Ta very much. TheBigO

Latest Plinston event info :-o Life never ever runs as you want!!! Just a quick post to say that the Mojo Room will be taking a break so there is no Mojo Room on the 14th January event. All the other rooms will be open. Sorry for any disappointment caused but the lads wanted to have a re-think. Cheers.

Latest news on the ticket front at Plinston :-D The joys of promoting! The Box Office at the Plinston (01462-672003)is now taking credit card bookings for the Jan 14th event after having to shut down. You can also reserve tickets on the door by dropping us a line, addressed to The Lovely Jane, to: janeoppegaard@aol.com or nh6tsmafia@aol.com. Many thanks TheBigO

Every now and then you come acros a song that defines your life, that perfectly sums up a moment in time or the way you live...this link is one such moment. Pure genius!!!! If youve ever brought from Ebay then you simply must click on the link below and then press the PLAY button, have your volume up!!!! TheBigO http://www.erikasfriends.com/for_net/lj/song_for_you.htm

Still recovering from another blinding night at North Herts Number 1 Rare Soul venue and what a night it was! Considering that we were expecting only around 100 in, due to it being Bonfire night and the Hembsy Rally being on, we were more than pleased to welcome 260 through the doors. All of whom were up for dancing from the start.The night was, in the opinion of many that I spoke to on the night and who have phoned and emailed me since, one of the best yet (so if you werent there you missed a belting one!) The atmosphere was electric, the people great and the music outstanding with the across-the-board policy working well to get even the most sore feet grooving.Guests Sean Chapman and Dave Halsall did fantastic sets in The Ghetto! and Sean also in the Main Hall where a sea of dancers greeted his every selection. It says something for Sean when he managed to keep the loyal Ghetto Crew upstair with him whilst Soul Sam was ripping up the dance floor in the Main Hall. (I am sure Sean will post his own comments on the night here when he gets back from Italy!) Mr Halsall surprised many with an excellent selection of the great and the good in Modern Soul and has earned a deserved return trip to what many consider one of the best modern rooms in the South.Needless to say Taffy, Nathan and Soul Sam delivered their usual quality sets which saw, as always, The Ghetto! grooving as only they can. DArcy in particular was a very happy and VERY sweaty man by the close :-)In the Main Hall the atmosphere was buzzing and again an across the board policy of oldies, newies etc went down well with the Soulful and the dancefloor groaned under the weight of slipping and sliding leather soled feet. Fingers and Hammie were greeted with the usual warm embrace by the Plinston regulars, Soul Sam (making another venture into the main room from The Ghetto!) played one of the best sets he has done, according to many, and as stated Sean Chapman really brought the house down, even despite his dubious dancing and obviously doddgy T-shirt choice!!!!! I finished the last hour with a mix of classic oldies, quality 70s and a few sixties newies and ending the night with Im On My Way to a handclapping acomplment from those still with enough energy to so so. The Mojo Room saw busy action all night and I last got a chance to spin my R&B selection in there to an apprecitive crowd. At this rate we may even convert Soul Sam...or maybe not :-)))))In short, a great night and roll on January 14th with Ginger, Mischief and Dave Flemming guesting...be there or miss out on one of the Souths best nights! TheBigO * So many fun things to report but will just note a few here: Soul Sam in a red stetson hat at the end in The Ghetto! spinning The Whole Damm Worlds Going Crazy and dedicating it to the Us election; Sean Chapman mincing, that is the only word we can use, all night to the Toons, Taffy standing with a handbag outside the Ladies trying to look OK with it; the girls outside having a cigarette and trying not to look like naughty schoolkids; Tim Brown getting really p***ed off at the number of people telling him that the rare Constelations track he reviewed was an old Plinston spin; myself and Sean being caught in some very dubious poses (see photos elsewhere)...the list is endless so feel free to add

Ok, who is going to the Big....NO! STOP THERE!!! Just a quick reminder that despite the Hembsy rally being on your lovely cuddly DJs at the Plinston Hall will be hosting another evening of across the board Rare Soul, R&B etc this Friday 5th November from 8pm with guests Sean Chapman, Dave Halsall. Tickets are now on sale at the princely sum of £6 from the Box Office on 01462-672003 or reserved on door by emailing us at nh6tsmafia@aol.com. Im guesting at long last in the Mojo Room (hooray for me!) so if you like your R&B pop in and see me....please. TheBigO

NORTHERN SOUL @ THE PLINSTON! (North Herts Biggest and Best Rare Soul Club) 3 rooms of Rare Grooves for the soulful inclined at a superb venue, holding 400+, within easy reach of London and the Midlands, plenty of free parking, disabled facilities, great atmosphere, record and merchandise dealers, friendly crowd and top UK DJ’s every time! Location: Plinston Hall, Broadway, Letchworth, Herts. How Do I Find It?: 30 mins from Jkt 13, M1; 30 mins from London Kings Cross & a 1 min straight walk from the BR station; 30 mins from London and Peterborough by car, 2 mins from Jkt 9, A1(M); Hall located in the centre of Letchworth, across from the cinema DJ Line-Up: The regular crew, ‘The Usual Suspects’ of Soul Sam, Taffy, Nathan, TheBigO, Hammie, Fingers, Ab, Leon and The O’Hara’s are joined by top guests (see below) each event. Guests in the past have included Ginger Taylor, Mick H, Dave Rimmer, Nick & Dawn Brown, Dave Flynn, Mark Bicknell, Dave Rimmer, Terry Jones, Dave Flemming, Andy Rix to name but a few. Music Policy: We have 3 rooms to cater for all tastes and divided as follows: The Main Hall: Northern Soul – Current Monsters, Forgotten Oldies, 6T’s Newies and the best of Modern/Crossover anthems. The Ghetto! (It’s A Family Affair) – The very best in Modern and Crossover Soul with the accent of QUALITY SOUL. The Mojo Room! (The Little Room With The BIG Sound) – Rockin’ R&B and Rhythm ‘N’ Soul in the SG6 Coffee Bar area for that authentic ‘basement club’ feel. What Else?: We attract 400+ every time and have been getting rave reviews from all who attend, dancers and DJ’s alike! Entry is £6 adv. Ticket (strongly recommended if travelling) available from the Box Office on 01462-672003 or £7 on the door. Tickets may be reserved for picking up on the night on the same number or by mailing us direct at nh6tsmafia@aol.com. We have many record/merchandise dealers, a bar in all rooms, loads of free parking to cater for everyone, doors open 8pm until 2am. Free membership available from the email address as before. No entry after 11.30pm unless you have tickets (on you or reserved) or any valid soul club membership card (keeps the local pub scum out!!) 2004 Dates & Guests: Friday 16th January – THE BIG RARE SOUL REVUE! ‘The Usual Suspects’ are joined by Vic Ranger in The Mojo Room and by BUTCH & MICK SMITH, not only in the Main Hall but also, for the first time ever, upstairs in The Ghetto! to spin an exclusive Modern/Crossover set!!!! Interest in this night is huge so get your tickets before setting off! Awesome night expected. Friday 19th March – THE USUAL SUSPECT’S SPECIAL: Dave Welding is our special guest for this evening upstairs in The Ghetto! and Main Hall, joining him will be Gene Robertson and Mr Mischief in the Main Hall, 2 up and coming DJ’s being given their break at the Plinston. The Usual Suspects will be getting the chance to show off their vast array of tip top toons, both known and unknown, in all 3 rooms. Friday 7th May – NORTHERN SOUL @ THE PLINSTON! Back to our regular format with special guest Alan Handscombe guesting in both The Main Hall and The Mojo, and others TBC. Friday 2nd July – NORTHERN SOUL @ THE PLINSTON! With special guest Roger Banks in both the Main Hall and The Mojo! And others tbc. Friday 3rd September – 2ND ANNIVERSARY PARTY MADNESS – Our 2nd Anniversary celebration with a TOP TOP guest DJ line-up tbc, free anniversary patch to all, free raffle with top prizes, cash prize dance comp and that unique atmosphere that made our 1st anniversary such a massive success! DO NOT MISS THIS! Friday 5th November – BONFIRE NIGHT SOUL EXPLOSION! Top guest tbc and a night of all that is rare and soulful with a few fun things thrown in for good measure. Web Site: We have our home within the rather superb soul-source web site where we post all news, reviews, photos, flyers etc etc. Check us out on: www.soul-source.co.uk

The lovely Mick H has sent us his playlist from Friday to give you a flavour of what was spun: magnetics i have a girl -ra-sel delarks job opening -queen city aspirations you left me-peeches just brothers carlena -garrison trannells blessed with a love -fllo-jo primers how does it grab you-hale ackie day naughty boy-phelectron joe jammer -my life stemons express womon love theif -wand sensations demanding man -way out walter&the admirations man o man -la-cindy the vines after the rain g/v lester tipton this wont change-la-beat wonderettes lifesaver c/u don gardner cheating kind -sedgrick vanguards goodtimes/badtimes-lamp bobby rich somewere theres a girl samba eric lomax girl your so good -c/u mel williams sweet girl of mine-budda jimmy bo horne just cant speak -dade Poster Thread Guest Posted: 2003/11/17 13:53 Updated: 2003/11/17 13:53 eric lomax girl your so good -c/u eric lomax girl your so good -c/u when did he get this? yet another reason to catch him chalky Posted: 2003/11/17 23:38 Updated: 2003/11/17 23:38 Hardest Joined: 2002/11/15 From: Chesterfield Posts: 649 Re: eric lomax girl your so good -c/u He told me a few weeks ago it was on its way, so not too long ago. Chalky chalky Posted: 2003/11/17 23:44 Updated: 2003/11/17 23:44 Hardest Joined: 2002/11/15 From: Chesterfield Posts: 649 Re: eric lomax girl your so good -c/u The Little Henry cover up hes playing is even better. It is in the list under its proper artist/title, although the artist is spelt wrong :-) mike- Posted: 2003/11/18 0:32 Updated: 2003/11/18 0:36 team member Joined: 2002/8/26 From: Posts: 2244 Online! Re: eric lomax girl your so good -c/u The Tim Harris - Dont Say 45 hes playing, sounded so good on first hear at aug dmsc as well When i see now i keep hammering him for a couple of sessions on tape for site:) edited: forgot to ask, Chalky or anyone, is that another copy of E L c/up or one of the ones Mick Smith and Butch have, just so know who can request/hear ot from chalky Posted: 2003/11/18 9:22 Updated: 2003/11/18 9:22 Hardest Joined: 2002/11/15 From: Chesterfield Posts: 649 Re: eric lomax girl your so good -c/u As far as Im aware its not either Butchs or Micks, so 3 known now. Chalky TheBigO Posted: 2003/11/18 15:31 Updated: 2003/11/18 15:31 Hardest Joined: 2002/8/26 From: Arlesey, Bedfordshire, UK Posts: 362 Re: eric lomax girl your so good -c/u I am told that it came via Mr Anderson, passing the rather large 4 figures sum heading into his bank account in payment on the way, thus making 3 copies of said tune. Guest Posted: 2003/11/19 17:50 Updated: 2003/11/19 17:50 Re: eric lomax girl your so good -c/u By the way that makes copy No 5 - Butch, Mick S&Mick H, Dave Welding and Steve Gaunori both have it as well. Sadly us mere mortals will have to be content with trying to mug them for it or praying to the God that is Mr Anderson that he may be able to secure the rights to it for a Grapevine release. taffy Posted: 2003/11/19 20:12 Updated: 2003/11/19 20:12 Regular Joined: 2003/6/30 From: letchworth Posts: 32 Re: eric lomax girl your so good -c/u and 4 out of the 5 came via soulbowl. Guest Posted: 2003/11/20 9:58 Updated: 2003/11/20 9:58 Re: eric lomax girl your so good -c/u can not see it coming out on grapevine for a number of years yet. as all known djs with it have it coverd up.very top secret wouid you say.from what ive heard they have all payed four figure sums for it dont think they wouid be happy chappys if john anderson released it on grapevine.so i think this is going to remain mystery for a number of years.also john manship has put a £££ large bounty on it for any infomation leading to its known identity.couid it be another little ann? tyrone TheBigO Posted: 2003/11/20 14:01 Updated: 2003/11/20 14:01 Hardest Joined: 2002/8/26 From: Arlesey, Bedfordshire, UK Posts: 362 Re: eric lomax girl your so good -c/u I think we can say that Grapevine wont be releasing, if at all, for many years sadly. Is it an unissued acetate? Who knows, but I did hear rumour some time ago that Mr Anderson was trying to secure the rights to an unissued UK LP by someone well known that fell through so it may be that if it is unreleased. Questions, always questions!!!! Mind you, at the next Plinston both Mick Smith and Butch can spin it at the same time in both rooms, that should really p*** us all off and rub salt in the wounds!!!! It is still a great record and one I belivie that Mick S spun first a good few years back so hats off to him for such a quality tune. Another for the Southern Soul Fraternity!!! Guest Posted: 2003/11/20 16:21 Updated: 2003/11/20 16:21 Re: eric lomax girl your so good -c/u Correction - I have been told by my all-seeing Guru Taff that it was Dave Welding, then Butch then Mick then Steve who got the said record in that order - so a slap on the wrist for me, and a slap around the head for the smug Taff!!!!! Oh and he knows, because hes been told, the story behind the 45 I belive. As for John Manship willing to part with £££s for any info on its real identity I think his moneys safe because at 4 figures for one you can bet that said 5 DJs/Collectors will not be rushing to phone him to screw themselves!!!! Has anyone checked with Im back; Im gone;Im back; Im gone etc etc Levine to make sure he hasnt got boxes of this rare gem stashed away, like his other rare items: 4 Vandells and so on??? Anyway, thats the fun of collecting :-) * Funny how this tune has been spun at the 100 and Cleethorpes for a good few years and not a whisper - now, BANG! Any reason for this or has the North just caught up with it???? mike- Posted: 2003/11/20 16:55 Updated: 2003/11/20 16:55 team member Joined: 2002/8/26 From: Posts: 2244 Online! Re: eric lomax girl your so good -c/u gotta be just fact that more copies about I always associated it with mick smith, and was suprised when hear d butch play it at first llandudno weekender dunno about "catching up", just different djs and areas , different sounds seen it work both ways Guest Posted: 2003/11/21 15:02 Updated: 2003/11/21 15:02 Re: eric lomax girl your so good -c/u why??? Just a quick thought....why is it still covered up??? I mean if 5 People/DJs have the record then whats the point? It must be the big ego thing again kicking in...... LOL The flip side is a great track as well by the way. Uncover the bloody record someone and let the world know who the real artist of this master piece is. Cover up! Cover off more like. Greg Guest Posted: 2003/11/24 12:51 Updated: 2003/11/24 12:51 Re: eric lomax girl your so good -c/u why??? OK lets stop all this, Johnny M you are offering a "reward" a nice new merc (clk230) will secure you all the info you need, no in fact bugger it you can have the bloody record, you know where i am!.......... Louise xx taffy Posted: 2003/11/24 18:30 Updated: 2003/11/24 18:30 Regular Joined: 2003/6/30 From: letchworth Posts: 32 Re: eric lomax girl your so good -c/u why??? sorry louise but ive already made a deal with dave for the record.a moggie minor and a copy of the sharonettes on black magic. TheBigO Posted: 2003/11/24 19:45 Updated: 2003/11/24 19:45 Hardest Joined: 2002/8/26 From: Arlesey, Bedfordshire, UK Posts: 362 Re: eric lomax girl your so good -c/u why??? Oh dear oh dear oh dear! You two really are lacking in the Manship offering stakes - I have this moment just offered a moggie Sharonette and a minor copy on Black Magic (of Rick Astleys version of I Go To Pieces) to Dave who is understandably quite excited about the offer - I do have in reserve the picture of you Taffy with the nightdress (!!!) which he seems to be VERY excited about. Keep ya posted. :-) Guest Posted: 2003/11/25 11:05 Updated: 2003/11/25 11:05 Re: eric lomax girl your so good -c/u why??? Oh come on boys surely someone can offer an original Take That (on english) and talking about photos BigO i can go one better i have a picture of Taff, Dave and a sheep called Bobby Mutton at Cleethorpes! still i am glad you realise my first post was being ironic, its all quite funny Dave has been playing this record for a few years now (along with mick&later butch) and getting a good response so to me this is all abit like delayed shock!!! but one thing i can tell you all is that it is a real record on a real label and not an acetate and yes Greg one thing we agree on, the flip side is brilliant...........Louise XX TheBigO Posted: 2003/11/25 20:16 Updated: 2003/11/25 20:16 Hardest Joined: 2002/8/26 From: Arlesey, Bedfordshire, UK Posts: 362 Re: eric lomax girl your so good -c/u why??? Your first post was being ironic :-O Damm! Got that wrong and have to call Dave fast!!!!! I agree with Dave and Taffy Lousie - your flip side is brilliant (or have I misread things again ????) The record is great but having just checked out Manships Rarest Of The Rare section on his site I can tell you that there are other equally as good 7Ts movers waiting to be given an airing. Laters....TheBigO

SOULGATE N14 — THE GATHERING! Hard to believe that it’s 1 year since we were all gathered together to say our last goodbyes to our dear friend, Randy Cozens, but here we were, once again gathering to celebrate the life, music and ideals of ‘a good friend of ours’. ‘Ye Olde Rising Sun’ was once again the venue that would play host, as it has done almost exclusively for the past 18+ years, to the alldayer that is simpley known as SOULGATE and by 12pm on Saturday afternoon the decks and sound system were in place, the DJ’s were beginning to gather, the pub staff were bracing themselves for the onslaught to come and the doors were thrown open to the best soul event in North London. Throughout the day the venue saw a steady stream of Soulies coming to pay their respects and share their memories of Randy and dance to some truly great music from across the eras and across all styles — stompers rubbed shoulders with shufflers, 2-steppers and deep deep soul. The usual eclectic mix that has been the trademark of all SOULGATE’s and that strangely works to help create that unique vibe the event has. Myself and Trickster (whose lovely and long suffering wife was also in attendance) drew the short straw and were first on. The man with the nifty appreciation of all things 1950’s did a great job mixing classic Northern from recent years with forgotten oldies and got the alldayer off to a great start. I was on next, spinning a mixture of 60’s-Y2K, but was given the usual treatment from those reprobates from Letchworth I begrudgingly call my friends — namely constant heckling and questions being asked about my sexuality! Despite all this I carried on, with my 2 young boys watching on at this their first experience of daddies rare soul world (poor sods!) and then made way for ‘The Ladies Choice’ Taffy. At this stage I thought now was the best time to drop the kids off at my brothers and save them from Taffy’s selection J and so I missed out on around 2hrs worth but returned with my lovely wife Jane at just after 4.30pm to find the venue buzzing and a good sized crowd in residence. Jo Wallace, Buey, Johnny Timlin, Tony Smith and the Master that is Terry Jones were doing the honours to an appreciative audience that included, amongst the faithful, such faces as Terry and Paul Cozens, Tim Brown, Keb Darge and Ady C, who was due on later. All did a great job but I must single out Jo for special mention with a great set of those beloved West Hampstead toons that had many of us trying to get a cardiac arrest out on the floor. 6T’s Rhythm ‘N’ Soul never sounded better and I for one was one happy, now very sweaty, punter! Top work and she’s a girl as well — go figure J With the evening session came the arrival of those 3 stalwarts of SOULGATE, Roger Stewart, Taffy and the quite cuddly these days Ady C and they didn’t fail to deliver. The dance floor saw heavy action, the atmosphere was as great as always and the place was rocking! Before he came on for the last hour with Ady, Taffy could be found putting his new moves learnt at Spearmint Rhino to good use on top of the table outside the pub. Let’s just say that it was an experience to behold!!! As mentioned Taffy and Ady finished the day off with a last hour of just great great music and SOULGATE classics, each playing 3 records every time, that included the Tyrell Corporation ‘6 0-Clock’; Futures ‘Party Time Man’, Majestics ‘I love her so much it hurts’, Archie Bell ‘Where you gonna go when the partys over’ and of course the track that is fast becoming synonymous with Randy, Bobby Kline ‘Say something nice to me’. Midnight came around all too soon and the guys ended with 2 blinders. The anthemic Arthur Alexander ‘I need you’, which saw many with a tear in their eyes as memories came flooding back and ended with Jimmy Radcliffe ‘Long after tonight is all over’ which saw Taffy and Ady joined by myself, Terry and Paul, Tony Smith on the decks and a massed choir of Soulgate regulars belting out the lyrics at the top of our lungs. If the great man was looking down, as I am sure he was, he couldn’t fail to have had a huge smile on his face (and more than likely his shirt off and standing aloft a table joining in.) It was left to Randy’s youngest, Terry, to thank everyone and say the goodbyes and before we knew it another SOULGATE had come to an end and the crowd set off into the cold night air, a little damp, a little tired but full of happiness and pride at what was another great alldayer in N14 and a fitting tribute to one of the areas finest sons. Roll on SOULGATE 2005! TheBigO * I would like to extend my thanks to everyone who attended this years event and who helped to make it a success but I would like to pass on a well deserved pat on the back to Taffy and to Terry & Paul, without whom this event would simply not have happened. They are a credit to Randy’s memory and something tells me the legacy of Rare Soul in N14 isn’t over yet. Well done lads, it IS appreciated. Photos will be posted later but be very very AFRAID!!! Aplogises to those DJs I didnt mention above, I was so busy groovin and chatting that I didnt get everyones names but know that you are loved and appreciated by everyone and I am sure someone will put my omissions right.

Not sure if my last posting made it or not so here it is again. Need the 2 people who came along to the Plinston last Friday to get in touch so that i can get you sorted out for the next one on July 2nd to make amends for the Queen tribute band that were on at the hall :-)))))) Email me at nh6tsmafia@aol.com and just tell me where you saw the information (cause I know and Ill know its you!)and we can get you along to our humble little abode. TheBigO

Hi Had a few calls asking when the guests would be on tonight, obviously looking to avoid my spot then!, so as Ill be running around from now until 2am tonight getting things sorted I thought Id pop a notice here... Alan H, Arthur Fenn and Dave Welding in that order will be on from 10.45pm until 1.30am in the Main Hall and Alan in the MOJO Room from approx 11.30ish and Dave and Arthur in The Ghetto from 11pm-12.30pm but that could change as anyone who has ever been a guest at the Plinston will testify and done The Plinston Dash. :-) Lastly can we please please please try and leave the huge posters on the walls until 12am this time and try and not to look too desperate PLEASE!!!!!! See you all tonight. TheBigO

Seems my posting worked then as weve gone through almost 200 tickets in less than a few days! Looks set to be another great night so if you are travelling PLEASE get a ticket from the Box Office (01462-672003) or reserve one from us at the usual contact address to avoid having to wait to get in or, worse, being turned away. We are very pleased to have our special guests joining us for this the 2nd Plinston of 2004: The Dome supremo and owner of tasty suits Mr Alan Handsome Handscombe who will be gracing the decks both in The Main Hall and The Mojo Room and spinning some of his little beauties that have got them grooving at the Tuffnel Park venue over the past few years; Arthur Fenn needs no introduction to most and will be in both the Main Hall, meaning Soul Sam will only be in The Ghetto! for this night, as well as The Ghetto! and a varied and exciting selection of tip top toons is expected; finally Mr Dave Welding is the Midlands best kept secret as far as we are concerned and should surprise a lot of people in both the Main Hall and The Ghetto! with his knowledge and collection that he has amassed over the last 30+ years on the scene. Dave has turned both Taff and myself, and countless other name DJs, on to some blinding obscure and not-so-obscure gems and so we are pleased that we have been able to give him the wider exposure he deserves and thus be able to doth our cap in his direction - a genuine guy and a tip-top soul boy. Of course The usual Suspects will be behind the decks as always and Keith Hammond and others will be there to help you part with your hard earned readies via the medium of merchandise :-) Probably my last post before the event so have a great weekend all and see ya next Friday for the usual Happy People Party that is the Plinston :-)

Latest news from the Box Office today is that they are no longer reserving tickets on the door for picking up on the night due to a change in policy. Dont have the full details yet but if you dont have a credit card then drop us a line at the 6Ts Mafia, along with all the names of those who want one put by, and we will sort it this time. The buzz on this one is huge and growing and looks set to be another packer so dont delay - be sure to put yourself where the action is on Friday May 7th! In addition the latest Trading Cards are out there, after a cock-up in the design stage (see elsewhere for the scan), and features The Plinston Family Movie and the July Trading Card reveals all on Roger Banks secret life :-) TheBigO nh6tsmafia@aol.com

Hi all, Just a note to say the latest issue of RECORD COLLECTOR has a 4 page article on Northern Soul with contributions from Ady, Alan Handscombe, Ginger Taylor, Jo Wallace amongst others. TheBigO *Oh, by the way Alan H, if you spin the Allen Sisters at the Plinston before I do I will have to take you over my knee and spank you like a very naughty boy!!!!!!

Behold Brothers&Sisters, that after 3 years I have at last sussed out how to post pictures directly on this site (OK, I still have had to mail one album set to Mike for posting but give me a break!!!) Gaze in awe at the latest Plinston pictures from the Jan 16th event this year in the Users gallery section and feel your moistness grow as you check out the flyer section and the Soulgate N14 flyer. Prepare yourselves for the posting of our latest Trading card celebrating Mssrs Fenn, Welding and Handscombes forthcoming gracing of the Plinston decks and be warned that there will be more pics from the past year that Ive not managed to upload before, due in the main that Soul Sam taught me all I know about computing (!) (This is the man we gave a torch to in The Ghetto! one night and he asked How Do I turn This Thing On then??? God love him :-) ) So, enjoy the pics and all comments of a dubious nature are encouraged....TheBigO

Seems that the P.O b****ked up our mail out and some people didnt get their notification that the planned Plinston night this Friday 19th March is not on and has been cancelled. Next night is Friday May 7th with Arthur Fenn, Dave Welding and Alan Handscombe. Please spread the word to avoid fellow soulies turning up and dancing to a Jimi Hendrix Tribute band - PLEASE!!!! TheBigO

Great news that Taffy posted re: Soulgate being held on Saturday 26th June 2004 in honour and memory of Randy, and as he had instructed. I know all the Letchworth crew are looking forward to it and I hope that the event is well supported and that we can raise more money for the nominated charities. As always Ive been put in charge of the flyer designs so expect a special Trading Card to be on the look-out for! The DJ line-up is HUGE with many of the scenes TOP DJs pledging their support. Full details will follow Im sure from Taff and from myself with updates etc, so start spreading the news (Old Blue Eyes!) an get your arse down for what I am sure will be a fantastic alldayer - and FREE as well!!! TheBigO

Ah, it does my old heart good to confirm that the next night at North Herts venue for all things soulful, The Plinston, will be Friday 7th May and will of course be another 3-room packer. The Usual Suspects of Taffy, Nathan, Hammie, Fingers, Soul Sam, Ab, Leon, Kieron and Yours Truly will be joined by 3 tip-top guests: Alan Handsome Handscombe (in both the Main Hall and The Mojo), and both Dave Dracula Welding and Arthur Uncle Fester Fenn (Main Hall and The Ghetto!). The usual mix of forgotten oldies, current monsters and new spins will be the order of the day and as always its an 8pm-2am job. We will be featuring our guests from the cancelled event in March, namely Gene R and Mr Mischief, at a later date for those eager to pay homage as they DJ. Full details will be posted in the events guide shortly so keep em peeled and spread the word. Also keep the March event flyers as they will now be worth something one day :-) Last, and by no means least, the guests will be this months Trading Cards, a special group of 3 being issued in their honour, so keep an eye out for The Plinston Family Trading cards as, and I know your chuffed about this, they will be in a strictly limited number available on the night and at select venues across this land of ours. And NO you cant get the missing ones to complete your set, unlike some when we say limited we mean limited!!!!! Hugs and love TheBigO

Hi all, Due to unforeseen circumstances outside of our control the March 19th event at the Plinston Hall, Letchworth has been cancelled. We are looking at trying to reschedule to an alternative date but failing that our next night will be Friday May 7th with Alan Handscombe joining our residents and another T.B.C. We are sorry about this and hope that as many of you as possible will spread the word at venues and via the web etc to ensure that everyone knows about this and avoid fellow soulies turning up on the night. Ill post further news as soon as I have it re the next night. Thanks all for your help with this. TheBigO

Hi all, tickets are flying out the door but there are still some left BUT, and I say this every time, if you are travelling call the Box Office (01462-672003) to make sure you can get in. You can ask them to hold the tickets for you and pay on the door (at the ticket price of £6). Its easy and makes sure you get in!!!! (and to the smart arse who emailed me, no Mr Smug its not a ploy to get people to come, ask anyone who attends, its always a 350/400 packer!!!) Now, I have to get back to the phone and heading off for the set up that no one ever sees! TheBigO * One last point: dont email from 4pm today as we wont be able to read them AND leave the posters on the wall until after 12am PLEASEEEEEEEE! Then you can grab them in the Plinston Scramble!!!

With the weekend coming to an end and people planning for next weekends soulful fix we have been able to get a better grip on what the demand for tickets is going to be for Fridays event with Mick, Butch and Sam et all. In short HUGE!!!!! We have recieved over 40 emails requesting tickets for Friday (accounting for 100) and I know that the 100 Club was full of people saying they were coming down. If that is the case then we strongly advise you to get a ticket or reserve one before setting off as we have a regular attenence of over 350 and, having done the number crunching, if everyone turns up who says they will then we are on for another sell-out and a waiting list adopted to get in!!!!! Dont say we didnt warn you......that said, looks set to be an absolute BLINDING night so see ya inside. * Mick and Butch and Soul Sam will be on from 9pm onwards so come early

Hi Brothers&Sisters, The family and I jet off this Friday for the rather nipple freezing -40c and 6ft of snow that is Minnesota at this time of the year for Xmas, where the wife and kids can sample the delights of the Mall Of America and I can be found, as usual, knee deep in shite, dust, the heady aroma of dubious leaf products from the staff wading through the racks of 45s and Lps that my little source has in his warehouse. Whilst Im away anyone that needs info on the forthcoming, and looking to be a sell-out, Plinston bash with Butch and Mick Smith guesting should call the lovely Kay on 01438-236808 where she will impart words of wisdom and answer any queries you may have. Have a lovely Xmas everyone and heres to a successful and soulful New Year for all clubs in 2004. Now, wheres my thermal jock strap?......