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YIPEEEE! Mace!
This year’s format is going to be as it would have been last year, if it had been on, with an afternoon session for budding DJ’s, please contact Mick on the number below to book your session. We’re also throwing in a free buffet as well; afternoon only.
The All-Nighter kicks off at 8:00 and we have the two usual suspects, Des Parker & Mace headlining along with two guests; Mike Moylan from Derby and Paul Cross from the Albrighton All-Nighters.
Hotel Info; We’d be lying if we told you the rooms were going fast, although they’re going pretty steady in line with the previous All-Nighters that we’ve organised.
We also know that a few of you will be feeling a little bit apprehensive about booking up because of last year’s cancellation. The Management have assured us that everything is fine and are looking forward to welcoming you to the Mini-All-Nighter.
As in previous years we’ve been able to cut a deal with the Hotel with special room rates at £30.00 per person, checking in anytime after 15:00 on Saturday and checking out by 14:00 on the Sunday. This rate, due to the late checking out period does not include breakfast. Please make sure you book direct with the Hotel on 01934 626543, don’t use the phone number on the website below.
The Grand Atlantic Hotel Website
We look forward to seeing you all on December 15th; if you haven’t been before this is a belter of a night (well we’d say that as promoters!) but we feel the music policy we have here playing Northern, R&B, early Motown and a sprinkling of 7t’s hit’s the button for those that have been before.
For further details contact Mick on 07929 777304 or you can email Mick on;
hiphugher@worcssoul.info
The Grand Atlantic Hotel
Beach Road
Weston Super Mare
Somerset
BS23 1BA
These gigs are well worth attending. Chris Waterman with his wonderful partner Marcelle hold nothing back when promoting our beloved Soul.
And believe me, this venue is to die for complete with a balcony and a fantastic dance floor.
Sadly I’m unable to attend… Lotties dancing at Blackpool in the ISTD Grand Finals… wish her luck 
PS: Guess who he’s bringing over with another promoter next January? Only the fucking Fabulous Peps, that’s who! Wooohooooooo
You can listen to the Fabulous Peps via my Soul Jukebox section – see menu top left!
I can’t wait
They also have another amazing nighter planned for 7 December with the magnificent Ronnie Walker! Don’t miss out!
The Fabulous Peps!
The Fabulous Peps will be live at the New Century Soul Wolverhampton allnighter on
SATURDAY 26TH JANUARY 2008
Tickets are £15 and will SELL FAST !
Further details? VISIT THE NEW CENTURY SOUL WEBSITE
THIS SHOW NOT TO BE MISSED , IT’S THE FIRST TIME FOR THE FABULOUS PEPS TO PERFORM IN THE UK
Oh what a night! It was absolutely rammed. 1½ hours up the motorway found us pulling up outside at the same time as Dave Abbott (who laughed that I’d overtaken them at 90 but still managed to get there at the same time). He laughed that perhaps we’d taken too long to find a parking space Lindsay made me laugh by measuring the length of the journey to the number of cans of larger she could drink. So Lightwater is a two can journey
We got there just as Maxine Woon was exciting the modern lovers which was around 9pm.
I finally got to meet the famous Bearsy 
And I thought the whole evening was bathed in good karma. It was great to see Russ Vickers, who having lost 2 stones recently, looked absolutely fabulous 
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From 10pm onwards the dance floor was very busy indeed. Overspill to the carpet occurred as there wasn’t enough room! Saw lots of people I’ve not seen for a while which was lovely 
Colin Smith was pissed as a fart – he’s so funny 
Oh, and Sharon and Roy decided that they were going to match-make a billionaire for me – I hope they find him soon 
I hope you boys, Chris and Moldie, had a fabulous time. I’m sure I speak for everyone there in saying it was a brilliant evening both musically and company wise. Thank you!
The only downside was filling up with petrol on the way – everyone, avoid using the BP garage at Wallisdown opposite the Mount Batten Arms. £1.12 a fucking litre! It was cheaper on the way home at Fleet services for Shell Optimax!
Photos are up – click the Flikr logo top left!
Should be a cracking night! See you all there
You know it’s going to be a fabulous evening. It’s a very cheap bar at £1.80 a pint and the dance floor is brilliant.
I’m very much looking forward to it
Keith Money! Bring it on
Chris Waterman says:
Hi All
well we can finally release the news that we have an event that we have been itching to yell about!!
We our heading back to our first home the wonderful CIS in Manchester on Friday December the 7th, we launched N.C.S on the 6th December 2003, it was a breath of fresh air to some and a pain in the rear to others.
This will be a once a year event and for the first one, boy have we got a line up for you to enjoy.
Steve Cato will start the evening at 6pm across the road with the now famous Ducie Bridge warm up which is a good place for you travellers to meet and greet and listen to some soul music in an old style Manchester Pub until 10.30.
We kick off in the Main Hall (upstairs) at the CIS at 8pm with good quality oldies until 11pm when we will be proud to introduce on stage from Philadelphia Mr RONNIE WALKER who in January of this year wowed the crowd’s at our Sunderland soul night and Wolverhampton All-nighter.
Along with Ronnie in the main hall we have from the ’100 Club’ Ady Croasdell and Keith Money, ‘Lifeline’s’ Andy Dyson and Mick H, ‘Stafford legends’ Guy Hennigan and Dean Anderson, ‘Scotland’s’ Kenny Burrell and The New Century Soul Manchester Residents Mark Bicknell, Steve Thomas, Karl Rhodes, Carl Willingham, Des Parker, Andy Whitmore and Kiddo.
Room Two 70′ cross-over will open at 12am with Solar Radio’s ‘Sunday Soul Selection’ crew with:
Shaun Robbins & Bob ‘the Crate’ Smith are the two presenters of ‘Solar Radio’s *Sunday Soul Selection* … real ‘strings & things’ for a Sunday … !
The Show has been such a success that Soul Brother Records have released in effect, The Best Of The Sunday Soul Selection on CD which is one of their all-time best sellers.
Plus, you can now buy Sunday Soul Selection T-shirts in store … !
Shaun & Bob have DJ’ed around the Country inc. The Orwell, The Birmingham Hilton Luxury Soul Weekender, The North West Soul Festival, amongst others …
Bob, from Brighton Town has been a Promoter, Collector, Record Dealer & DJ since the birth of the 70′s Modern Soul scene down South …
Paul Thrower, also a regular guest on the Sunday Soul Selection, is one of *the* scene’s personalities … & the chances of bumping into Paul at the various Soul Weekenders, the length & breath of the Country, inc. abroad are very high … ! Needless to say, Paul is never at home … ! As a Punter since day numero Paul has built up a wonderful 70s Modern Soul collection & is one of the regular jocks @ the very popular Chi-Soul All-dayers on the South Coast.
Shaun’s the main presenter of the Radio Show which incs. regular quality guests, such as Ivor Jones, Steve Plumb, Togetherness Sean O’Connor, Brian Goucher, Eddie Hubbard … etc. & has become one of Solar Radio’s flagship shows … ! Shaun, Paul and Bob will be joined by Mr Brett Franklin, who if my memory serves me right Brett missed only one All-nighter in the two years we where there.
Tickets are £10 (I know, that line up and Ronnie Walker, cheap as chips) will be available online at www.newcenturysoul.co.uk or paypal … lydiahurford@yahoo.com
Address for cheque made payable to:
Lydia Hurford
34 Hulme Court
Linby Street
Manchester
M15 5AR
or you can take a chance and pay £12 on the night.
This really does promise to be a night to remember so we hope to see you there
Regards
Chris Waterman
New Century Soul
www.newcenturysoul.co.uk
Prior to Heartburn!My tummy was turning over in excitement at the thought of a night out in Bridgwater. The DJ line up was excellent including the Mighty Ginger Taylor.We’d been wonderfully looked after by Pete and Cathy Lyster back at their ranch who fed us with a great homemade pasta and demanded we drink copious amounts of plonk prior to the off.I sat there sipping my cool white whilst allowing my eyes to wander secretly around their kitchen… honestly, the kitchen is probably the size of my house and it took on the appearance of a wine cellar with an Aga in it I don’t think I could trust myself being surrounded by all that wine that’s for sure LOLMusically it was entertaining and something for everyone which to me makes a great soul night. I developed raging indigestion and felt awful so went to sleep in Lindsay’s car! That’s not Northern Soul is it! I was so looking forward to it then ruin it for myself
Anyway, we may venture to Bisley next weekend… I’ve not been there for years!
Oh, photo’s are up! 
Don’t miss our Summer night of Soul in Bournemouth! Everything from Northern, 60′s, Latin, Modern, 70′s and much more. We’re back at the Bournemouth University, Fern Barrow, Bournemouth from 8pm till at least 2am.
Only 5 quid to get in and ALL proceeds shared amongst the 5 DJ’s of the night. We’re boasting our residents of Dave Morris and Paul McKay – two prolific DJ’s on the world wide soul scene plus our valued guest DJ’s comprising Danny North, Tim Smithers and Mark Jones.
I’m creaming my pants already and I’ve still got 3 days to wait So, in keeping the soul alive in the deep South, be sure to pay us a visit. After all, at only £1.80 a pint it’s a cheap night out filling your ears with the most fantastic music you’ll ever hear!
If you need any more info please, email me and I’ll help you out… accommodation, directions, anything
I’VE NOT BEEN OUT SINCE RIMINI…. PLEASE, AT LEAST ONE DJ, PLAY ME THE VIBRATONS, CAUSE YOU’RE MINE!
Get your diary’s out… 18 August is the date to record.
There is the most fabulous line-up of DJ’s ready to pander to our soul needs – you’ll be creaming your pants!
Having been let down by two DJ’s we’ve secured two more! What did you expect?
We’re now boasting Mark Jones and Tim Smithers! Together with Danny North, Paul McKay and Dave Morris your bones are sure gonna ache on Sunday
This is the one and only night in Bournemouth bringing you Soul, Mowtown, Latin, R&B, Mod, Modern and Northern Soul! All on your doorstep.
The important facts are… only £5.00 in and £1.80 a pint. We’re open all night too!
Remember, this is a non-profit shindig! All monies go to the DJ’s to ensure their expenses are covered and their record collections grow!
Where?
Bournemouth University, Barrow Way, Bournemouth. 18th August. 8pm!
There’s nothing else on in our area of any interest so why not come an sample the authenticity and passion. We’ll leave you begging for more!
Well, being that I’m typing this, I made it back alive. At Stansted Airport I nearly asked two armed Policemen if I might borrow one of their stab vests for the weekend but thought twice about it seeing as they were packing not only hip shooters but big fuck off machine guns too
As in past years we arrived in time for lunch and an afternoon snooze. Not as many people around on the Friday night this year but a brilliant time had by all anyway. Found myself rather inebriated outside in the cafe til 7am Saturday morning arguing with a lad who’s just bought an Impreza – we were arguing about 6 pot brakes LOL. I’m not sure what we found to argue about but it didn’t spoil our weekend and we remained friends.
Lindsay was poorly all weekend… I’m surprised she didn’t cancel but being the brave little thing she is she constantly dosed up on paracetamol and kept going. I’ve never seen anyone shiver so much in temperatures reaching the late 30′s!
A largish Italian contingent arrived for the Saturday night all looking bloody stunning in my opinion. The biggest laugh I had was being sat with Annie (D’Arcys Girlfriend) when she kept parading around in her big pants. What a trooper
We had arranged to leave on the 10.35pm flight from Forli on the Sunday so had lots of time to meander the streets of Rimini, again taking in a lovely lunch. We were flabbergasted to find a bunch of partying soulies outside the IO club at 6pm who had been there ALL DAY without going home at all…. blimey, that’s hardcore for you We tattled for an hour about the possibility of taking a contingent across the Irish Sea to the next Sleepless Nights shinannigans so I’ll look into it. Watch out Ireland, we’re on our way
You can find lots of photos I took if you click the camera!
Next stop I believe is Farnborough next Saturday!
SATURDAY 7 JULY 2007
Beaufort Community Centre
Beaufort Rd
Southbourne
Bournemouth
BH6 5LB
Music and Bar start at 8.00
Bar closes at 12
Keep dancing til 1:00am
DJs for the Night
Chris Thornley
Moldie
Dave Morris and Guests
For directions or more info
Tony Newman 07899 884520
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