The idea of this page is two fold. Firstly I've been asked what I've been doing since the Uncle Tom's days - so I've done a potted history of my professiuonal career. But firstly I am going to write a few lines about every event we hold. The idea of this is that it will keep anyone who missed an event in touch. So here goes.
FIRSTLY THE BLOG:
FRIDAY 3RD FEBRTUARY - SWINTON LEGION
First one of the year at Swinton, and a great turnout. Thanks a million to everyone who turned out on what was
a freezing cold night. Just shows you that fabulous Motown music warms you up. Thanks to my Swinton regulars
and also a very special thanks to the many "Motown Virgins" who were at the Motown for the first time. Come back
again gang now you know how good it is, you'll always get a good night at the Motown.
Right on to the birthdays and alike. Firstly we had the lovely Tricia who brought a massive party of friends to her
do, happy birthday Tricia make sure you come back soon. Then we had Ann who had a smashing party of friends
and family, happy birthday Ann see you again soon.Then we had Alan the Wham fan, sorry we didn't have your song
but at least your wife "loves you to pieces". Happy birthday Alan hope to see you again soon. Finally on the birthdays
we had Lucy, happy birthday my love, hope you'll come back again soon. Lastly on the celebrations we had Rachels
hen party, all the girls turned out in the hats. Rachaels getting married in Barbados on February 14th. congratulations my love hope all goes well.
We will be back at Swinton on Friday 30th March, make it a date folks so we can do it all over again, you can't beat
a good night out at the Motown. If you fancy Motown next Friday you will find us at Little Hulton Conservative Club.
We'd love to see you there.
FRIDAY 27TH JANUARY - BOOTHSTOWN LEGION
It was nice to be back at Boothstown for our first visit of the year. Shame that we didn't get more people there
but I guess it is January, one things for certain everyone who was there enjoyed it. We were a bit thin on regulars
but had load and loads of "Motown Virgins" Welcome along folks I hope you enjoyed yourself and will come and
see us again. A special mention to a lady who caused a first at the Motown, she just proved that you can dance
even if you've got a walking stick. Nice one my love.
Only one birthday to report and that was Bev's. She was out with the girls to celebrate that special night happy
birthday my love. As I've said before if you've got a birthday when you are at the Motown let me know and I
will always give you a shoutout.
We will be back at Boothstown on Friday 2nd March 2012, try and make it a date cause you can always dance
here. If you fancy Motown next Friday you will find us at Swinton Legion.
FRIDAY 20TH JANUARY - WALKDEN LEGION
First one of the year at Walkden, nothing much has changed, it's a packer again. Considering it's January it
was an incredible turnout, a massive thankyou to everyone who turned out. It was mainly my ever faithfull regulars
but we did have a few "Motown Virgins" which is always good to see. Come back again soon folks you'll always
get a good night at the Motown. A special mention for one of the Virgins who was on a birthday party
who proudly told me she knew FIVE of the songs we played all night. These kids need some educating, but I
should add she was lovely.
We were overun with birthdays, so here we go. Firstly we had my ever regular Jean who couldn't go anywhere
else to celebrate that special night. Happy birthday my love. Then we had Ruth who turned out with loads of her
friends to the Motown for her special night. Then we had the lovely Pam who dragged a few faces we haven't
seen for years out for her birthday. Love you Pamela. Then we had June who was trying to keep that special
night quiet, but we found out as always. And finally we had Mike one of my old Uncle Toms people, happy
birthday Michael my boy good to have you with us.
You will find the video that we took of Detroit Dave doing his dance steps by going to the button on the left
titled "Video - Dance Master". Dave's off to join the Army now, good luck my man, see you soon.
Ok that's it, we will be back at Walkden on Friday 17th February 2012 make sure you're with us. If you fancy
Motown next week you'll find us at Boothstown Legion we'd love to see you.
FRIDAY 13TH JANUARY - FARNWORTH VETS
Well we've made another year, five years ago when we started they said it would never work, guess they were
wrong. It was good to be back after our short break and to see all my Motown people. Thanks to everyone who
turned out on a cold first night of the year. Loads of my regulars were with us, and we also had some "Motown
Virgins" some rowdier than others, but you are all welcome whoever you are.
We only had one birthday to report so happy birthday Sue I'm pleased you made it to the Motown for your
special night. If you've got a birthday coming up and you're coming to the Motown let me know and I'll always
give you a shoutout.
We will be back at "The Vets" on Friday 23rd March make sure you make it a date you won't be sorry. If you
fancy Motown again before then you'll find us all over the place check out the Forthcoming Dates page. Next
Friday you'll catch us at Walkden Legion, thats always a good one
Happy New Year gang.
FRIDAY 23RD DECEMBER - WALKDEN LEGION
Well I ask you is there anywhere better than the Christmas Motown. I can't believe it year after year you turn out
in numbers for our Christmas Bash. Can I personally thank every one of you who turned out, not just for this night
but for the whole year. I'm not sure if we had many "Motown Virgins" or not, but if you'd never been to the Motown
before, now you know why people go on about it so much. Unfortunately we had to put the "House Full" sign up at
about nine o'clock, if you didn't get in I'm truly sorry but I have been going on about it for weeks and weeks to come
early and as I'm sure you'll realise the place only holds so many.
Only a couple of birthdays to report, firstly we had Jane who was out with the gang to celebrate her 50th, you
couldn't have chosen a better place my love for that special night. Then we had a belated one for my mate
Marie from the sandwich shop. Happy birthday my number one girl, you managed to keep that quiet.
Ok that's it for 2011, lets hope that 2012 is as good as this year has been. I promise you that while we get your
great support, we will keep it going. That's as long as I don't drop off the perch. Me and the team are now going
to have a short break. But we will be back refreshed and bouncing in 2012. The first night is at Farnworth Vets
on Friday 13th January 2012 make it a date you know you'll be bored to tears by then.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone. Hope you enjoyed the CD.
FRIDAY 16TH DECEMBER - SWINTON BRITISH LEGION
This was our last visit of the year to Swinton, but never fear we will be back next year.Thanks a million to everyone
who turned up regardless if you were regulars or "Motown Virgins". It's hard to believe that new people are
finding us after all this time, but I can promise you that you'll always be welcome at the Motown. It was a really
good night on the tambourines.
Only one birthday to report and that was Barbara who was out with the girls to celebrate that special night. You
picked the right place to come, happy birthday my love. Then we had the party from the Social Services where
all the girls were out for a Christmas bash. Hope you had a good time girls I'll know where to come if I need a bed
bath. A special mention to Janet one of my lovlies, who's had an operation on her foot, but still made sure she got
to the Motown. Love you Janet where else would you find a wheelchair with flashing Christmas lights on, thanks
for making the effort gang.
Well thats it the Motown will be back next year on Friday 3rd February 2012, make it a date you won't be sorry. If
you want to be at the last Motown of the year next Friday it's Walkden Legion we'd love to see you.
Lastly can I just wish all my Motown people a very Merry Christmas.
FRIDAY 9TH DECEMBER - FARNWORTH VETS
Last one of the year at the Vets - and what a good one. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves, and thanks to each and
every one of you that turned out. Regulars or Virgins you know you are always welcome at the Motown. Make sure
that you are back next year, and we'll keep "The Motown" going.
It was a big one on the birthdays, firstly we had one of my very strong regulars Garry who has been with me from
the start. Happy birthday Gaz from me and all the crowd who came with you to celebrate the birthday. Then we
had Ann who is one of my Farnworth regulars, happy birthday Ann I'm pleased you and your party came to the
Motown to celebrate that special night. Ann was taking no chances, she was even in before the staff. And then we had Rita, happy birthday my love come back soon. Finally we had the retirement party to beat them all for Linda.
Enjoy your rest my love you deserve it.
We will be back at the Vets next year for our first night of the year. Make it a date on Friday 13th January 2012
it's lucky for some.You won't be sorry.If you fancy Motown next Friday you will catch us at Swinton Legion.
Merry Christmas Farnworth.
FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER - BOOTHSTOWN LEGION
This was the last one of the year at Boothstown, I must admit I thought it would have been busier than it was, just
goes to show you can never tell. A big thank you to all my regulars who turned out as always and a special thanks
to all the motown virgins who were trying the motown for the first time. Come again folks it's like sex the more
you do it the better it gets.
On the birthday front we only had one to report, but it was a very special one. Stand up Phil or to give her the
correct name Philomena (sorry if I've spelt that wrong). All the lovelies were out celebrating that special night happy birthday my love. Also another special we had was the Christmas bash for the scouts & guides, they come every
year and every year the guides look more and more beautiful. Guides never looked like that when I was a lad. A
very merry christmas to the 9th Worsley Scounts and the 1st Boothstown Guides.
We will be back in the new year. Our first date is on Friday 27th January 2012, make sure you come and see us.
If you fancy Motown next week catch us at Farnworth Vets.
Merry Christams to one and all.
FRIDAY 25TH NOVEMBER - WALKDEN LEGION
It's always a packer at Walkden Legion. I must admit I didn't think we would have been as busy as we were, but
it just shows my Motown People never let me down. A massive thank you to all my regulars who turned out in
numbers and also thanks and welcome to quite a few "Motown Virgins", who were at the Motown for the first
time. Also welcome back to some faces that we haven't seen in years.
Only one birthday party, but what a party, a very happy birthday to the lovely Emma who was out with the girls
celebrating that special night. There's no place better for a proper birthday bash. The girls even ended up on
the floor, maybe it's a birthday tradition with this lot. If you've got a birthday at the Motown always let me know
and I'll give you a shoutout.
The next night at Walkden is our Christmas Special. The dates Friday 23rd December , if you are coming please
come early as this night usually sells out. Everyone who comes gets a free copy of our Christmas CD. They have
become a bit of a collectors item. Next Friday you will find us at Boothstown British Legion, thats always worth
a visit.
FRIDAY 18TH NOVEMBER - LITTLE HULTON CONSERVATIVE
Back at Little Hulton for the last time of the year. Seems a very long time ago when this was where it all began.
Many thanks to everyone who turned out both regulars and Virgins, you know that you are all welcome as always.
Our Blackpool gang returned with loads of storys some good and some not so good. The main guilty party seems
to have been Peter Perfect, from here on known as Captain Torpedo. The laws of libel stop me putting the full
story in print, but should you wish to know anyone who was there will tell you. Still we made a small presentation
to him to mark his feats.
Quiet on the birthday front again. We only had one birthday and that was Steve who was out with his friends
celebrating his 40th with us at the Motown. As a one off and something different we had a dancing show from
Detroit Dave. Dave was at Blackpool in the Northern Soul dancing competion where he finnished 8th out of about
400 which is a hell of an effort. Nice one Detroit, message to Messrs Roberts and Sterling we thought our man should
have won, but I suppose it's all about opinion.
This one was the last one of the year at Little Hulton, but we will be back next year, our first night here will be
on Friday 10th February 2012. come and join us you know it makes sense. If you fancy Motown next week you
will find us at Walkden Legion, hope to see you there.
FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER - SWINTON LEGION
A bit of a strange night at Swinton, it seemed to take for ever to get going, but once it got going it turned out to
be a cracking night. A massive thank you to everyone who turned out we had both regulars and "Motown Virgins".
We also had quite a few long distance travellers who were trying Swinton for the first time, I hope you thought
it was worth the effort folks, you know you will always be welcome at the Motown.
It was a really quiet one on the birthday front, strange really we only had one birthday party. So a very happy
birthday to Sue, who came to the Motown with the girls to celebrate the special night. Happy birthday Sue.
We will be back at Swinton for the pre Christmas Motown on Friday 16th December 2011, make it a date as this
will be the last Motown here till next year. Next week you will find us at Little Hulton Conservative Club, this is
where it all began, we'd love to see you there.
FRIDAY 4TH NOVEMBER - BOOTHSTOWN LEGION
We've not been at Booothstown for a couple of months, it was good to be back at the biggest dancefloor that
we do by far. Don't know why but we seemed to be visited by loads of people who we haven't seen in a while.
Welcome back Marie and also Sue where have you both been for so long. As always a great big thank you to
everyone who turned out I don't know what I'd do without you. It was great to see "Motown Virgins" by the bus
full, make sure you come back and see us again soon.
On the birthday front there were a few, firstly we had my friend Ann who has been with us right from the start
years ago. All the girls were out in there best clobber for this one, happy birthday my love I know you'll be with
us for many years to come. Then we had Caroline, who choose the Motown to celebrate that special night out
with the girls. Happy birthday Caroline, make sure you come back soon. Finally we had Jan (the stewardess) whose birthday it is this weekend. I know you'll have a good one Jan, see you soon.
We will be back here for our pre Christmas Motown on Friday 2nd December 2011, make it a date as it's sure to
be a good one. If you fancy Motown next Friday you will find us at Swinton Legion, that ones always worth a visit.
FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER - WALKDEN LEGION.
Great turnout at the home of Motown as usual. A very special thank you to each and every one of you for making
the effort. Regulars and Virgins it doesn't matter I love you all. If you were a Motown Virgin where in God's name
have you been for the last five years. Never fear it's better to be late than never. Make sure that you come back
and see us again.
On the birthday front only a couple to report, first we had Tracy who is always at the Motown with the St. Ann's
girls. Where else could you have gone Trac, have a lovely birthday my love. Then we had Gladys who came to
the Motown with a massive gang of girls for that special night. Happy birthday Gladys you danced all the youngsters
under the table. A special mention in this party we had Janice all the way from Canada, they come from miles
and miles to the Motown.
We will be back at Walkden in four weeks on Friday 23rd November make sure you make it a date gang. If you
fancy Motown next Friday you'll find us at Boothstown Legion we'd just love to see you.
Just a small story, a guy came up to me at the end of the night to tell me they had a great night. Seems he and his
good lady had seen the advertising for the Motown for five years, it took them that long to take a chance. See what
you've been missing gang, come back soon.
FRIDAY 21ST OCTOBER - FARNWORTH VETS.
Good to be back at the Vets it seems ages since weve been in Farnworth. Thanks to everyone who turned out, it
was another good turnout and a very special thanks to all the "Motown Virgins" who were trying us for the first
time. I hope you'll come back again, cause you know you'll always get a good night at the Motown.
Quite busy on the birthday front. Firstly we had Alan who came to the Motown for that special night, happy
birthday Alan there is no way you look 60, come back soon. Then we had the lovely Sarah who was out with
the girls for that special evening. They just kept on dancing all night long. Happy birthday Sarah, i hope we
see you again soon. And finally we had Marj who was out with the regulars for that special night. Happy birthday
Marj, I know you'll be back soon.
We will be back at the Vets on Friday 9th December just in time to get you revved up for Christmas, we hope to
see you all again then. If you fancy Motown next Friday you will catch us at Walkden Legion, if you've never
been give it a try it's a good one.
FRIDAY 14TH OCTOBER - SWINTON BRITISH LEGION
It's taken a while but Swinton has become quite good, it was nice to be back again.Many thanks to everyone
who turned out especially my regulars and the loads of "Motown Virgins" who were discovering the wonders
of the Motown for the first time.
It was a big night on the celebrations, firstly we had the lovely Pam who came with the girls for that special
night. Happy birthday Pam love ya. Then we had one of my regulars Christine who has been with me since
the Motown began at Swinton, happy birthday Christine. Then we had Bernee who has become a regular at
the Motown.She turned out with the gang for the birthday bash, happy birthday my love. Finally we had an
anniversary, congratulations to Sam & Joe, you found the right place for a cracking night out. By the way the
man is magic on a tambourine,
We will be back at Swinton on Friday 11th November 2011, come and see us you know it makes sense. If you
fancy Motown next Friday you will find us at Farnworth Vets, thats always a good un.
FRIDAY 7TH OCTOBER 2011 - LITTLE HULTON CON
Well it's been ages since we've been at the Motown's home town of Little Hulton. This is where it all began forty
odd years ago at Uncle toms Cabin. Hopefully from here on we should be getting it on a more regular footing. Well
the evening got off to a bit of a slow start, but as always L/H turned out in force eventually. Many thanks to all my
regulars who keep turning out week after week, don't know what I'd do without you gang, also it was nice to see
some "Motown Virgins" in the house as ever. It's particularly nice when they are young virgins, who like the music, maybe there is hope for the future after all. It was also nice to see the return of people we haven't seen for quite a while, welcome back folks you know you are always welcome at the Motown.
Only one birthday "Do" to report which was a joint one, so a very happy birthday to Sue & Lynn. Glad you made
it to the Motown to celebrate that special day girls. Don't forget if you've got a birthday or any other celebration let
me know and I'll always give you a shoutout.
We will be back at Little Hulton on Friday 18th November 2011, make sure you make it a date I want to keep
Little Hulton going. Next Friday you will find us at Swinton British Legion, that's always worth a visit.
FRIDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2011 - WALKDEN LEGION
Goodness me it was hot, don't know if it was me but that one seemed hotter than ever. Nevertheless it was good
to be back at the home of Motown at Walkden. As always thanks to everyone who turned out we seemed to
have quite a few people who we haven't seen for a while. Thanks for coming back you always know what you
get at the Motown. Also we definetely had quite a few "Motown Virgins", welcome along make sure you come
back again soon. To those who didn't make it I hope you join us again soon.
It was a bit quiet on the birthday front and we only seemed to have one birthday. Having said that it was a very
special one. Happy birthday Gladys I'm made up that you came to the Motown for that special night. What would
I do without my St. Ann's ladies. Love you all girls.
I'll be back at Walkden on Friday 28th October 2011, I hope to see you then, cause you know you always get
a good night here. If you fancy motown next Friday you will find us at Little Hulton Conservative Club, it's ages
since we've been there. I hope to make it more regular next year.
FRIDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 2011 - BOTANICAL GARDENS TYLDESLEY
A massive thank you to everyone who turned out at "The Garden". There were loads and loads of my regulars
from different places as well as some local "Motown Virgins". Wherever you came from thanks for making it
a good night. I'm not sure when I will be back at "The Garden" maybe next year sometime. Also a special thank
you to Julie and all her staff for making us feel so welcome.
There was only one birthday that I heard of but it was a big one. Happy birthday Gracie, it was good to see loads
of the gang turning out for a guy who goes back with us more years than we like to remember. Nice one Gracie
let's do it all over again next year. If you've got a birthday at the Motown, let me know cause I'll always give
you a shoutout.
As I said above I'm not sure when I will be back at "The Garden", but next Friday you will find me at Walkden
Legion, if you've not been before give it a try it's always a good un.
FRIDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2011 - SWINTON BRITISH LEGION
Four weeks since we've been at Swinton, nice to be back. Thanks to everyone who turned out, we defintely
had loads of "Virgins" that's "Motown Virgins" with us. For anyone who doesn't know that is people who have
never been to the Motown before. Also a special thank you to all the gang from Morrisons who came to the
Motown again, come back again soon gang.
Plenty of birthdays to report, firstly we had one of our strong regulars Phil, who came to the Motown with the
gang to celebrate his birthday . Happy birthday Phil , I know we'll see you soon. Then we had Ken who also
choose to come to the Motown for his birthday, happy birthday Ken, come back soon. Then we had two seperate
Jackie's. Happy birthday to both of you girls, I'm pleased you decided to come to the Motown with your parties
for that special night. Also another special we had Sean who by now will be a happy married man (I hope), good
luck my boy.
We will be back at Swinton on Friday 14th October 2011, try and make it a date as we will be doing it all over
again. If you fancy Motown next Friday you will find us at the Botanical Gardens at Tyldesley.
Finally apologies that there aren't as many photos as usual, we had a problem with our camera.
FRIDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2011 - BOOTHSTOWN LEGION
It's been a while since weve been at Boothstown, which is definetely the best dancefloor we do. Sorry to report
it wasn't the best turnout we've ever had. You can never tell, last time we were at Boothstown it was a packer,
never fear sure it will be fine next time. Thanks to all my regulars who always turn out whereever I am, a special
thanks to Alan from Oldham, who eventually got his senses back and decided against Stockport snd came to the Motown as always.
It was quiet on the birthday front, we only had one but it was a special one. Happy birthday Samantha my number
one roadie, love ya. Nice to see you pissed for a change. A couple of special events, firstly we had the return of
lovely Lynn who hasn't been too well lately, but is well on the way to recovery, nice to have you back lovely. The
other event was a bit of a first, as you may know we have a couple of dancers "Colin (of the sober clothing) and
David (known as Detroit to his friends) who both fancy themselves as boppers, not anymore both fell and ended up
on the deck, Come on guys more practice required.
We will be back at Boothstown on Friday 4th November make sure you are there. Next week you will find us
at Swinton Legion, we'd love to see you.
FRIDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2011 - WALKDEN LEGION
Every four weeks you will catch us at the "Home of Motown" Walkden Legion. Thanks to everyone who turned
out, we seemed to have quite a few faces that we haven't seen for a while, good to have you back gang, don't
leave it so long next time. As always a very special welcome to the many "Motown Virgins", it's unbelievable
how people are still finding us after all these years. Thanks for coming folks hope you enjoyed it, come back
again soon.
Another big night on the birthday front, firstly we had Gale who was out at the Motown celebrating her birthday
with the gang. Happy birthday Gale. Then we had Jackie who was out with the Tambourine Girls for that
birthday bash, pleased you came to the Motown Jackie happy birthday my love. Finally we had Shirley who
turned out with my Dinner Ladies for that special night. Happy birthday Shirley come back again soon.
We will be back at Walkden in our usual four weeks. Make it a date on Friday 30th September 2011, you won't
be sorry. If you fancy Motown next Friday you will find us at Boothstown Legion. That one's always worth a
visit, it's the biggest dancefloor we do.
FRIDAY 26TH AUGUST 2011 - FARNWORTH VETS
It was back to the Vets again, everyone seems to like it here. It was good to have lots of my Farnworth regulars
turning out and as always we seemed to have a fair turn out of "Motown Virgins". I hope you enjoyed it gang
and will come back and see us again. To my regulars thanks gang what would I do without you.
We were overun by birthdays: firstly we had Sue one of my St. Ann's girls, happy birthday Sue, you've got the
best laugh in Walkden. Then we had Lesley who came to the Motown for the birthday bash, happy birthday Lesley.
Then we had Miss Motown herself, happy birthday Shelley, pleased you made it with the girls Shelley. Finally on
the birthday front we had Dennis the Menace. Happy birthday Dennis thanks for your support as ever. Lastly we
had Carol & Phil who came to the Motown for there 18th Anniversary, nice one folks it's good to see you at the
Motown again.
Apart from that nothing unusual to report, as always Diane finnished up on the floor but hey we're used to that,
Love you to pieces Di.
We will be back at the Vets on Friday 21st October, make it a date gang you know it makes sense. Next Friday
you will find us at Walkden Legion, thats always worth a visit.
FRIDAY 19TH AUGUST 2011 - SWINTON BRITISH LEGION
Great to be back at Swinton again, don't these weeks just fly by. I've got to say what a great crowd we had with
us. Firstly a massive thanks to all my Motown Regulars who turned out as ever, what would I do without you. We
were absolutely overun by virgins that's "Motown Virgins" in other words people who have never been to the
Motown before. I'm sure you would have enjoyed yourself, make sure you come back and see us again, you are
always sure of a good night out at the Motown.
Big big news on the party front. Firstly we had Mary's birthday do, Mary is one of my Swinton regulars and her
and all the girls were out to celebrate the birthday. Happy birthday my love hope you had a cracking night.
Then we had the girls night out of all the ladies from the "Care on Call" sertvice. My friend Diane brought some
new faces and a few total characters to the Motown. I know you enjoyed it girls, maybe you should make it a
regular thing. Also included in this party we had the birthday do of the lovely Jenny , happy birthday Jenny come
back and see us again soon.
We will be back at Swinton on Friday 16th September 2011, make it a date you know you won't be sorry. If you
fancy Motown next Friday you will find us at Farnworth Vets.
Check out the photos and the video, click the buttons on the left.
FRIDAY 12TH AUGUST 2011 - BOTANICAL GARDENS
This was our seconf visit to the Botanical Gardens at Tyldesley, unfortunately it wasn't as successful as out first
visit. I'm not sure if it was the nearby Scooter Rally or Tydesley doesn't want Motown but hopefully it will
improve for our next visit. Many thanks to all my regulars who travelled in from all over Greater Manchester, and
also a special thanks to the many "Motown Virgins" who were trying the Motown for the first time. I hope you
will come back again next time we are at "The Garden".
Only one birthday to report and that was the lovely Suzanne who came to the Motown with the girls to celebrate
that special night. Happy birthday Suzanne I know you had a great night. If you've got a birthday at the Motown
let me know I'll always give you a shoutout and a mention.
We will be back at "The Garden" on Friday 23rd September 2011, make it a date, and bring the gang with you,
as I want to try and keep Tydesley going, but the final choice will be yours. Next Friday you will find us at
Swinton British Legion, thats always worth a visit.
FRIDAY 5TH AUGUST 2011 - WALKDEN LEGION
Here we were back for our four weekly visit to Walkden Legion. Considering it was the first week in August it
wasn't to bad a turnout. Thanks to everyone who turned out, as I've said before at this time of the year we tend
to suffer with people being on holidays.If there were any "Motown Virgins" with us for the first time, I hope you
enjoyed yourself and will come back again.
Two big shoutouts on the birthday front. Both with ladies who have been with us for lots of years. Firstly we had
Sue who I've known for years. Happy birthday Sue glad you made it to the Motown for that special evening out
with the girls. Then we had Hilda, now me and her go back all the way to the Uncle Toms Cabin days. Happy
birthday my love good to see you and the girls out chalking another year off.
We will be back at Walkden in four weeks on Friday 2nd September 2011, make sure you make it a date. Next
Friday you will find us at our newest venue The Botanical Gardens at Tyldesley, last time was our first time
here and it did really well, lets hope for the same next Friday.
FRIDAY 29TH JULY 2011 - FARNWORTH VETS
Farnworth Vets has become mega, I thought this one might have been a bit quiet as it was an extra night from
the usual setup, but non of it you turned out in your droves. Thanks to everyone who turned out particularly all
the "Motown Virgins". Now you've found out it's trua what they say about the Motown, make sure you come back
again soon.
We appeared to only have one birthday so happy birthday Gaynor who was out at the Motown with the girls
to celebrate the special day. Happy birthday Gaynor come back again soon. If you are having a birthday at
the Motown let me know and I'lll always give you a shoutout.
We are back at the Vets in four weeks, so make sure you are with us on Friday 26th August 2011, you know it will
be another mega night. If you fancy Motown next Friday you will find us at Walkden Legion, that's always worth
a visit if you've not been before. You can find all our dates on the "Forthcoming Dates" page, so check it out
and decide where you are coming to.
FRIDAY 22ND JULY 2011 - SWINTON BRITISH LEGION
Back to Swinton, it only seems like yesterday when we were last here. Firstly thanks to everyone who turned
out for what ended up as an average night. It was nice to see a few of the travelling faces returning to Swinton,
you've been away far too long. As always a special welcome to any "Motown Virgins" who attended for the
first time, I hope you enjoyed yourself and you can always be promised a nice atmosphere and good music at
a night at the Motown.
A couple of birthdays to report, firstly we had Sue who turned out with all the girls for that special night out, I
know you and the girls always enjoy yourself, but a special happy birthday to you Sue. Then we had Phil who
is one of our Swinton regulars who came to the Motown for that special night. Phil loves his music even if it
makes him sweat a bit with all the dancing. Happy birthday Phil hope to see you again soon.
We will be back at Swinton in four weeks on Friday 19th August 2011, I hope to see you then to get some
more fabulous Motown. If you fancy Motown next Friday you will find us at Farnworth Vets.
FRIDAY 15TH JULY 2011 - BOOTHSTOWN LEGION
A very good judge told me that this was the best night we've had in the last six months, so who am I to argue.
A big thank you to everyone who turned out if they were regulars or "Virgins" who were giving us a try for the
first time. If you were new to the Motown I trust you enjoyed yourself and will come back and see us again soon..
One thing is for sure you will always get a good night at the Motown. We are the real thing accept no cheap
imitators.
Yet again only one birthday to report, although it was a big one. A very happy birthday to Laura who turned
out with a massive crowd of people to celebrate that special evening. Happy birthday my love, I hope you come back again soon. Don't forget if you've got a birthday let me know and I will always give you a shoutout and a mention
on the website.
We will be back at Boothstown on Friday 9th September 2011, make sure you make it a date, also in a few weeks
we will be at the Botanical Gardens in Tyldesley, the date for that one is Friday 12th August 2011. If you weren't
there last time give it a try it is only just up the road.
Next Friday we will be at Swinton British Legion, we'd love to see you.
FRIDAY 8TH JULY 2011 - WALKDEN LEGION
Back to the home of Motown for our monthly visit. They really know how to enjoy themselves at Walkden, and
long may it continue. As I've said previously this is the time of the year when we suffer with people being on holiday
so thanks to everyone who turned out if they were regulars or "Virgins". It was nice to see some faces back from the past who we haven't seen in ages, I knew eventually they would come to there senses. Make sure you stick with us, as we are the real thing, accept no imitators.
Only one birthday to report, maybe that "baby boom" period has come to an end. So a very happy birthday to
Gill Rand who was out with the gang celebrating that special evening. Happy birthday Gill maybe one day you
might get young Wayne to sit down, but I'm not holding my breath. Don't forget if you've got a birthday let us
know as we'll always give you a shoutout and mention on the blog.
One other item to report can I personally thank everyone who chipped in a few bob to buy "Lovely Lynn" a
massive bunch of flowers while she's in hospital. We got £110 so it will be a seriously massive floral display. Thanks again, I promise you this was a one off, we will not be having endless collections, as I don't believe in them, so
please don't ask. See you soon "Lovely One" get yourself back soon.
Next Friday you will find us at Boothstown Legion, this one has the best dancefloor we do, so it's an absolute
must for all the dancers. Get yourself there.
We are back at Walkden on Friday 5th August, make sure you make it.
FRIDAY 1ST JULY 2011 - FARNWORTH VETS
Goodness me we are nearly half way through the year already, nice to be back at "The Vets". My Farnworth
Motowners just love to dance, they recognise good music when they hear it. Thanks to everone who turned out
to make it another good night at Farnworth, we always seem to get some "Motown Virgins" at Farnworth who
are sampling the Motown for the first time. Welcome along gang make sure you come back again, you'll always
get a good night at the Motown.
Only a couple of birthdays to report, firstly we had Brenda who came to the Motown with her friends to celebrate
her 50th, happy birthday Brenda hope you're going to come back again soon. Then we had the lovely Amanda
who came to the Motown with an absolute army of girls for that special birthday bash. Happy birthday Amanda I
hope we will see you again soon. If you've got a birthday let me know we'll always give you a shoutout and a
mention on the Blog.
We will be back at "The Vets" in four weeks time, we've managed to squeeze in an extra one this time. So make
sure you are with us on Friday 29th July 2011. You know it's always a good one at the Vets.
Next Friday you will find us at our home base at Walkden Legion - hope to see you there.
Sorry no video this week bit of a lighting problem, we'll be back to normal nest week.
MY PROFESSIONAL LIFE:
I started disc jockeying at "The Limit Club" Middleton where I was the assistant to the
assistant of the assistant of the disc jockey (In other words I went for the Coke's no booze in those days). From there I went as second assistant at "Bury Palais"(big promotion). Eventually the big break came and I got a job as number one disc jockey at a club on Deansgate in Manchester called "The Majestic" This was quite a popular club mainly Motown/Soul All Nighters the lot. From there I went to "The New Century Hall" in Manchester this was all big name charts acts Who/Small Faces/Etc.I was also at this time doing one nighters all over the country. Then the call came from one Tom Brown would I like to DJ and part manage a club in Little Hulton called "Uncle Toms Cabin". To be honest I don't think I even knew where Little Hulton was then, I soon found out. There is a full Uncle Toms story elsewhere on the site. This is where I first meet Jimmy Barlow and we have been friends ever since. From there I went to" Uncle Toms Cabin" in Darwin near Blackburn (this was both Cabaret and Disco). Eventually I moved on from there and worked at "The Beachcomber" and "The Empress" clubs in Bolton. Then came my first stint in Torquay where I worked at "The Compass Club". By this time I was doing more managing than disc jockeying which was probably a mistake. I then came back to Manchester and ran "The Brown Cow" which was a disco pub in Middleton. Then it was back to Torquay working between "The Compass Club" and "The Blagdon Inn". At "The Blagdon Inn"we ran an authentic "Spanish Barbeque" (All Viva Espania, San Gria,and people dancing on the tables). Then it was back to Manchester again where I ran "Bennys" a nightclub in Radcliffe owned by the footballers - all very glam.Then it was back to Torquay for my last season there when I worked across four clubs and also had my own guesthouse. The final move back to Manchester took me to managing firstly "The Talk of The North" in Eccles, and then "Blightys" in Farrnworth. Then I decided that that was enough and set up my present business and took a break from the nightlife.
That's a very short history, I could write a book about it all (I may do one day).