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I have just heard that a fire broke out last night at The Soulville Steakhouse, The Elite Building, Queen Street, Nottingham, apparently all got out safely, and the Staff did a great job of vacuating the restaurant and containing the fire untill the fire brigade arrived,I do not know the extent of the damage but wish Mark and his staff all the best in opening up for business asap, for those who have visited here i am sure you will say how well this establishment has contributed to a soulfull ambiance, with the Decor and freeplay jukebox playing soul & Motown, all the best to the team here and we look forward to business as usual, i will call Mark later and get a update, Regards Mall

Hi, Forgot about the mina bird, in the bar, and the snooker room next to the bar, yes and like you i was a visitor to Basford miners, Creepers, yes and a few scraps broke out, we all lived on the Bestwood Estate, Regards Mall

I was flicking through the channels recently and stopped at a American action movie, and i thought wow that background music rings a note from way back when, late 60's, It was wooly bully, by sam the sham and the pharaohs, it reminded me of a club i attended 1968-70's and wow was some great sounds rolled out here, The guy who ran it was Dave Pikering, Picko and Simon took over after Dave still see dave about and he does some recording stuff for the Radio and the Cavern in Liverpool, A few names i remember who attended Critch, it was this chap who said to me at the end of the night, Mall we are off to a new Soul Venue called the wheel in Manchester are you with us off we went with one in the boot in a ford anglia the rest is history Oscar Tony Junior was on, then there was my old mate Jimmy Bell what a good dancer he was, i reckon him and i danced off each other great times great music and the Lads did not dance a lot in the late 60's, mind you Jim visits our venue in Nottingham and hits the floor, so is anyone out there who cut thier teeth at the 360, be good to hear from you, i will list a few more tunes i remember that was played at this great club, oh the club is still there, Let the good times roll, Bunny Sigler, Little old man Bill Cosby, Break out, Mitch Ryder, Rescue Me, Fontella Bass, Like A Baby, Len Barrie, Hear i go again, Archie Bell, Trampoline, Spencer Davis, Green Door, Wydner K Frog, I'm Losing You, Temptations, Billys Bag, Billy Preston, Well just a few i recall hope it brought memories back for you, hope to hear from any old 360 club members, Regards Mall Redman, Co Promoter Federation & Central Soul Clubs Nottingham,

Hi, was this the actual date he appeared, if it is you have a good memory for dates, this was my first visit to the wheel, Regards Mall

56 into 57th, cannot believe it's 40 years since i watched oscar tony junior at the twisted wheel, danced then,and manage a spin still, when the achilles allows, Regards Mall, Co pro'moter, Federation & central soul clubs Nottingham,

Hi Coops, So sorry to hear the bad news,i am sure the phoenix will rise and you will find a temporary soul venue, Regards Mall Federation & Central Soul Clubs Nottingham

Hi Helen & Martin, If i had to say which one was my top tune, this is it, gives that feeling at the back of the neck, perhaps at the Central on the 24th,all the DJ's could play a tops track as a dedication, Regards Mall

Hi, Sandi lives in the beeston area, but i do not know history, just a very nice personality and great dancer, she has just returned from Africa where she assisted in care work with children in need, catch a look at the show see if you recognise her, sorry i cannot help more, when i see sandi at our next soul night i will ask her, Regards Mall, Federation & Central Soul Clubs, Nottingham

Got to agree, was the other side, Nothing but blue skys, great track, you know i read somewhere JW was performing in the Uk the sound system went down,and he belted out just as good in fact better while they fixed the kit, if anyone can firm this up where when great, Regards Mall

I was at the Shed in Nottingham last night, I was talking to Sandi who is also on this show she is a smashing dancer, and was a regular at Wigan, from Nottingham we wish her well on live TV, Regards Mall Federation,& Central Soul Clubs Nottingham

Another name just been passed on Mick Fisher, lived in Kimberley quite a snappy dresser went to Electric Gardens and the fountain, Plus Bodega, Mall

Hi Chris, Glasshouse Strret, upstairs function room boozer still there, i think it was called the White Hart,? and then Owd Boots, it is still a pub opposite back entrance to Vic centre, they closed us down and we moved to the Spread Eagle on Alfreton Rd, Blimey my memory is on overtime, Regards Mall

Hi Mak, Yes thats him went in trent end with us, swimming in the Trent at wilford, wore a threequater length Mack and kept a tenpin inside it and called it his Bopper, and he could talk I am sure thats him what a character, Regards Mall

HI Anyone out there attend the Electric Gardens, Nottingham City Centre late 60s, Its just hit me as a place i went to the memory came back with a mate from the past, Who turned up at our venue on Friday Central Soul Club, His name Pat Tere,i still bump into Dave Michell, and Howard Hall, other mates i remeber Mushy, Cockney Stu,there was quite a gathering at this venue and all mostly Skins and real characters and great smart kit we wore, anyway please add your memories if you were there,???????? Regards Mall Redman

Hi Malc The Britt, Palais, Dungeon, Rock City are still there in Nottingham, i will nip round and pic them, Regards Mall Central & Federation Soul Clubs Nottingham

Allways been a fan of Edwin, very fortunate to have a meal with him, where he shared with me how he made some of his records,great memories, my favourite tracks, TIME, BACKSTREET, MY WEAKNESS IS YOU, EYE TO EYE CONTACT, when i am out i love to hear an Edwin tune just rush to the floor, seen him live loads a times very powerfull artist ( i remember Jules Holland was a big fan) Edwin was voted THE MOST FAVOURITE NORTHERN SOUL PERFORMER, `He said how much that meant to him he loved his fans and we love him in fact at my venue tommorow i will ask the guys to spin an Edwin. Regards Mall Redman Federation & Central Soul Clubs Nottingham

Thanks for showing the photo's, I do not have any pic's from the 60s-70s. The faded Denim with the small os turnup was the main line but i have rembered another shirt which i did not wear Brutus the one with the rounded collar,and the Burton made to measure suit was a must, a friend of mine had the largest single vent the jacket looked ripped up the middle with loads of cuff buttons in herringbone cloth. As someone mentioned it was a great ERA for clothes. Mall

Not able to remember Frodo's went in the Imparial took the Australian White Wine in Yates, You know the Leather coat cost more than the doormans suit,andi should one day get someone to have a look through my old record collection i have about 400 singles i purchased way back then some from Germany not to mention the LPs. Mall

Hi Chris Great memories you reminded me of a visit to Preston to watch Forest, this was linked to going on to Blackpool Mecca, I went on the pitch after to grab a word with Duncan Mckenzie I said Dunc dont leave Forest, He went the following week, and would you believe it he was the introduced Forest legend at the Swansea game, I shook his hand and reminded him i got a wry smile! What a player he admitted he could jump over a Mini? I was refused entry at the fountain for wearing a full lengh leather, Remember the Bodega also great place. See you out on the floor. Mall

Hi Ezzie Another memory jog, A friend of mine had a pair of brogues fitted with a Doc Martin Sole it started a boom at Smedleys coblers in Bulwell Nottingham, and you could dance in them great. Regards Mall

Hi Harry You know when i started this of i forgot about the word GEAR, you reminded me of my first visit to the Twisted Wheel, A chap wearing a black beret asked if i wanted any gear? And my reply was wearing it mate as the night wore on i sussed it. Thanks for the reminder brought a smile Mall

Back in the 60's through to the 70's the gear i wore was in it's prime. Getting the right stuff to go in to the northern gig's was a part of the scene. My personal favourite's were. Brogue or Loffa shoes black or oxblood (highly polished) Two Tone or stay press trousers or faded Levi's which had been boiled to bit's to fade them, A fred perry white shirt, or Slazenger,, White Ben Sherman with the loop at the back, Black leather gloves (for the back drops) the floor was tiled at the Wheel. A pair of Roxy Threads cord Baggies (not too Much Width) sewn in crease, Ticket pockets,Loads Buttons in fact zipped pockets. The Jacket was the best dark brown leather bomber silk lining went everywhere that did creased to bits. Also a good faded Levi Jacket. And of course the bag to hold the spare clobber to change into. I cannot remember what the ladies wore perhaps someone can remind me. But the clothes are not as good today as they was then perhaps they were all made in the Uk. Anyway i reminisce but what did you wear on the Soul scene Oh i still have my old sheepskin Jacket!!!!!!!! Mall Redman Central Soul & Federation Soul Clubs

Hi Mand Soulsville has been open for about 12 month's Elite Building's Queen Street. Nottingham close to the Market Square. Mark is the Chef Owner. who is a Soul Man the records in the juke box are all his , and it is free play great idea it's good to have a read of the soul posters while waiting for the food, (which is very good )if do not wish to eat then you can have a coffee or a beer well worth a visit, also a meal voucher makes a nice gift for a soul friend. Regards Mall Redman

Hi Dean Are the tapes live on stage film would love to see them. If you can find them?????? Mall