Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: Richard in Manchester
Date: 02 Mar 10 - 06:36 PM

"Can someone put me out of my misery ... and remind me of the name of the Robinson s house just opposite Stockport market the landlord of which was Meurig Jones ?"

Bryn, there are three pubs facing onto the market place itself. The Bull's Head, Boar's Head and Baker's Vaults. They all used to have music regularly, not so much these days, and mostly blues rather than folk.

There may have been more folk music there back in the 70s and early 80s. Peter in Stockport should be able to confirm that; it would have been someone attached to the Goode/Hood axis running it, whatever it was!

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: Bryn Pugh
Date: 03 Mar 10 - 09:05 AM

No, Paul ? I did.

For the number of women I was supposed to have been engaged to :


If I had screwed the number of women I was supposed to have been engaged to, I wouldn't have a penis left.

If I'd married the number of women I was supposed to have been engaged to, I'd have a bigger harem than Suleiman bin Daoud.

If I had pupped the number of women I was supposed to have been engaged to, I would have more bastards than Barnado's.

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 03 Mar 10 - 09:15 AM

Well, well.

Perhaps people following this thread can help with

This one

L in C

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: Bryn Pugh
Date: 09 Mar 10 - 08:37 AM

Richard in Manchester -

Thank you for this. It was indeed the Bakers Vaults, and I am almost certain that it was a 'Singaround - y' sort of meeting, and again almost certain that it was hosted by Gray, Bri and Bob. I remember them doing Tom Paxton's

'Zoo' song ; great versions of

"I had a cat and the cat loved me
And the cat went fiddle- eye - fee" ;

"Goober Peas" ;

and Bob, giving it "Ship in the Sky". This would be around '65, 66 perhaps.

I seem to remember a FC out at Hollinwood, near Marconi's, and 'Sandra' singing Mick Softley's 'Working Life' ; as well as a 'Blues' duo on the Stockport scene, 'Leo and Geek', who did an amazing version of 'Candy Man' ;

not to mention Joe Harrison, from whom I learned the words of the Big Ballad 'King Henry V's Invasion of France', to a tune reminiscent of 'Doffing Mistress', or the Frank Duffy (RIP) version of 'The Beggar Wench'.

There was a FC out at Brinnington which I played a few times, (in either a Liberal Club or a WMC) run by a chap called 'Bren' (I assume, contraction of Brendan) ;

and I recall a duo but can only remember one name : Ralph de Berry, who designed the cover for Rosemary Hardman's first album 'Queen of Hearts'.

I have a copy still, but whether it would still play is a matter for conjecture.

Any word at all about 'Big' John MacAtee ?

(It should be understood that my memory might well be faulty : I am well over pensionable age and now in a wheelchair pending surgery. I blame years of dancing the Morris.)

Before I forget : back to the first FC I ever went to in God's Little Acre, at Old Moat Conservative Club, Withington. Eventually I became a resident, along with Paul Levine, an American lady, Ellie ; a brother and sister duo -

very tall people - he played a Hofner archtop with a plectrum - they were the first I ever heard sing the "Mingulay Boat Song".

Frank Duffy played "the Moat", as it became known ; as did Harry Boardman ; Terry Griffiths ; Mike (Meic) Stevens ; Ian Chisholm ; Barney Dooney ; Maurice Walsh (solo) and an incredibly gifted Flamenco guitarist

who went under the name of "El Ron", until he IMO f*ucked things up by trying to sing.


Regulars included Irene C ; John C ; Martin C (RIP) ; Denize C, whom your correspondent 'copped off' with ; C P Lee ; and as I remember, the bar served a fair drop of Doctor Robinson's Patent Medicine.

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: MikeL2
Date: 09 Mar 10 - 10:25 AM

hi paul

I remember Al Lawrence well from other venues.

Anyone know what happened to Al? I think originally he was from the Isle of Man.

Cheers

MikeL2

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: Paul Reade
Date: 09 Mar 10 - 10:55 AM

Mike

You are correct - Al Lawrence was originally from the Isle of Man. I sang in a duo with him in the 70s, until he moved back there. I still see him occasionally when he comes over here - last time was for my wife Kath's 60th birthday party last year.

He's still performing with his band The Stationary Wilberries - love the name! See http://manxman.ch/moodle/ and http://www.youtube.com/user/manxli

His daughters Kirsty and Katie are also excellent musicians - see http://www.myspace.com/kirstyandkatielawrence

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: GUEST,andyval
Date: 09 Mar 10 - 12:02 PM

Yes I know it is in Saddleworth and not Greater Manchester but I've not seen a mention of the delightful Grotton Hotel where Brian Knowles ran a club in the late sixties. We used to go there religiously as under-age drinkers. Thanks to that introduction coupled with Baz Reade's 'Top House' club at Dobcross I've had to cope with being a folkie for over 40 years.

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: MikeL2
Date: 09 Mar 10 - 02:29 PM

Hi Paul

Many thanks for the information about Al.

It is great to hear that he is still playing. The clip you sent of Al was a little short so I couldn't get to see very much.

I got to know him quite well. He used to play lots of different stuff.
I remember him learning to play The Entertainer and played it solo many times because everyone was knocked out by his playing.

I also remember I was at that time doing a song called either I Just Can't Wait or sometimes The Apprentice Song. This was because Harvey Andrews on his Album called it one thing and Ian Campbell who wrote it called it another.

After I had done it one night Al asked me for the lyrics and I gave them to him but I never heard him do it....as we went our separate ways about then.

Ah memories......

Thanks Paul

Cheers

MikeL2

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: Ringer
Date: 09 Mar 10 - 03:52 PM

I think it was The Exiles of Erin, Bryn. It was not a pretentious pub.

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: Bryn Pugh
Date: 10 Mar 10 - 05:10 AM

Aye, well, Ringer - age and ill health might have clouded my memory. I only ever heard it referred to in the spoken word.

Eireann or Erin, it was still an ace place.

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: GUEST,Colin in Tytherington, Macclesfield
Date: 18 Mar 10 - 03:27 PM

Illman Riley were Eric Crowther and Eric Bottomley. I knew Eric Crowther and his brother Graham when I lived in Middleton, near Rochdale. I used to drink on a Sunday lunch time in the Lancashire Fold, which was Eric's local in those days, occasionally Eric Bottomley would call in for a game of darts.

Those were the days.

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: Paul Reade
Date: 18 Mar 10 - 04:15 PM

Thanks Colin. Eric Bottomley - I remember him now.

A couple of clubs that haven't had much of a mention were those run by Jack and Mavis Lee - firstly at the Kingsway in Rochdale and then at the Fisherman's Inn next to Hollingworth Lake in Littleborough. I remember some great nights at both of them, and Jack could raise forgetting his words into an art form!

Jack and Mavis still run a Country and Western club, every Thursday in Heywood - see http://www.folkimages.com/hobo/index.html. There's a great picture of Jack looking happy on the "Welcome" page!

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: maggi
Date: 18 Mar 10 - 07:49 PM

I'll add an early 1980s Martin Carthy gig at The Seymour. It's demolished now, but stood at the junction of Upper Chorlton Road and Seymour Grove. No idea who ran the club/session.

I'd gone for a pint in the vault, but was a bit bored with the company I was in, so went to see the turn :-)

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 19 Mar 10 - 04:37 AM

I think it was organised by Mike and Maggie Billington, who also fronted the Folk Programme on Radio Manchester. He currently plays in the ceilidh Band Madcap, who are excellent, and still lives in Chorlton. Maggie now lives in Skye

L in C

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: GUEST,harvey andrews
Date: 19 Mar 10 - 10:45 AM

MikeL2...I never recorded the Ian Campbell song "I just can't wait" /"The Apprentice song". You've mixed it up with one of mine I think.

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: MikeL2
Date: 19 Mar 10 - 11:16 AM

Hi Harvey

How are you. Great to hear from here.

I am sorry if I got mixed up with I just can't wait.....I was sure it was you I heard sing it.

Must be my rapidly advancing age....lol

I also used to do Hey Sandy but I never go the impact from that great track that you did.

Nice to hear from you.

All the best

Mike

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: GUEST,harvey andrews
Date: 19 Mar 10 - 04:06 PM

It happens!
Actually I have an invitation to attend the 40th anniversary ( is that the right word?) of the shootings at Kent State university
to perform "Hey Sandy". Unfortunately I have other contracted commitments. However, it means a lot to me that the song has survived and still resonates.

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: MikeL2
Date: 20 Mar 10 - 06:08 AM

hi harvey

Many thanks for you comments.

It's a pity that your schedule prevents you from attending Kent State University.

I think that Hey Sandy has more than survived. It has become etched into music as a powerful statement.

The arrangement is powerful and descriptive and screams out the emotion of the story.

This thread reminded me dig out the Writer of Songs Album.

I realise now that I was confusing I Just Can't Wait with your " Unaccompanied". " Now thank you for the gold watch sir, the silver collection too".......

I would recommend anyone here to try it. They will not be disappointed.

Kind Regards

MikeL2

..

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: GUEST,MikeL2
Date: 20 Mar 10 - 06:16 AM

Hi harvey

Sod's law applied when I pressed ENTER before typing the line from unaccompanied that I confused with the other song that I was comparing....

It should read.." The thirties are a memory for Dad again
He tells me it can never be that bad again
But from Jarrow and from Clyde they come.............."

Apologies

MikeL2

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: GUEST,Mick Collins
Date: 05 Apr 10 - 03:51 PM

HI John B,a quick update Tony Downes plays banjo/guitar with The Hometowners along with Kevin Clarke, Pete Macmillan, and myself.Every couple of Months we run a Concert at Uppermill Conservative Club Saddleworth, last year we booked Jack Lee,and also Mike Canavan,what a great night we had,a full house with everybody singing the chorus,just like old times brilliant. great to hear from you take care, Mick Collins

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: Tally Ho Man
Date: 07 Apr 10 - 07:50 AM

Paul Reade.
Good to meet you Paul down at the new Sale Folk Club last night. It put a face to the name! Mark Taylor.

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: Paul Reade
Date: 07 Apr 10 - 08:46 AM

Hi Mark

It was good to meet you as well. It was a great night at Sale!

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: Tally Ho Man
Date: 07 Apr 10 - 10:54 AM

I should have said good to meet you both!

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: Paul Reade
Date: 07 Apr 10 - 12:31 PM

Anyone remember the Church Inn in Prestwich? I seem to think the organiser was George Purcell, and they had some great residents such as Barry Oates, Graham Walker, Pete ? and John Cartain, who went on to form Redmayne.

Barry Oates wrote some great songs such as "Mild and Bitter Days" which I think was actually about the Church Inn. Anyone know what happened to him?

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: Ian Hendrie
Date: 07 Apr 10 - 01:19 PM

I'm intrigued by the song 'Mild and Bitter Days' and would like to find the lyrics etc.

I'll start a new thread for this.

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: JohnB
Date: 08 Apr 10 - 11:05 AM

My wife used to frequent the Church Inn FC in Prestwich, I was there a couple of times when we were "going out".
She wouldn't know what happened to anyone though as we have lived in Canada since 1977.

Hi Mick, we stayed with Lorraine (Tony's ex) and Bob in Vancouver when we were there about four years ago, your name came up then too.
Glad to hear you are still playing and Tony too.
JohnB

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: GUEST
Date: 09 Apr 10 - 10:52 AM

Most Certainly I remember "The Four Folk!" My brother-in-law was Ash Lawrence who played the mouth organ..they made a a great LP which has since been converted, (through the family into a CD) It still sounds wonderful..such nostalgia.. including streaming eyes from all the smoke! Helen V

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: GUEST,John in Southampton
Date: 30 Apr 10 - 07:49 PM

Used to go to the Duke of York in Eccles every Friday night (1969 through early seventies)
Great atmosphere, good quality guest singers: Mike Harding, Ted Edwards, Beggarmen, Marie Little, Bernard Wrigley, Saraband, Dave and June Brooks etc.
They had a great host singer (believe he used to work on the buses) who did fantastic covers of Jonothan Kelly songs. Especially the "ballad of cursed anna" and "Madelleine"
Remember them launching "Guantlet" beer, impressive mailed fist bar totem, but tasted total c**p.

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: GUEST,Ged Wilmot
Date: 03 May 10 - 12:55 PM

Hi all,

Pete Wilmot was my Dad - I was just doing a search on Google for the Wellgreen Folk Club and this thread came up.

I am delighted that some of you remember him - I was not fortunate enough to be able to see him at work, but obviously those of you that remember him, do so fondly.

I just wanted to post a message to say that Pete passed away on Tuesday 27th April, and his funeral will be this Thursday 6th May, 12.30pm at St Wilfrid's Church in Northwich, Cheshire.

I am not in contact with any of his old friends from the folk club days, but if any of you are, or would like to attend yourself, then please do.

Dad always looked back on his folk-singing days with such happiness, and it would be great to meet any of you that knew him.

Ged

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: MikeL2
Date: 03 May 10 - 02:54 PM

Hi Ged

I am so sorry to hear about your father. Pete was a special man....all who knew him will miss him as I will.

I knew him quite well.

I knew him from the Wellgreen and from the Kersal Rugby club days where he ran folk clubs with the likes of Tony & Arthur and Cheshire Folk.

I will try to make it to the funeral if I possibly can

My best thoughts go out to you and your whole family.

Kind Regards

Mike

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: GUEST,Ged Wilmot
Date: 03 May 10 - 05:38 PM

Mike,

Thanks for your reply - it would be lovely to meet you, and anyone else that knew him. As I mentioned above, I was too young to appreciate his love of music at that time, and to hear anything about his past means so much to us. This is the only place I have posted - my mum tells me that he knew Tony & Arthur well, as well as the Houghton Weavers, Cheshire Folk, etc, but I have not had the opportunity (nor would know how) to contact them.

Hope to see you on Thursday if you are able to make it - please introduce yourself to me (I'm his oldest son with the blond spikey hair!) and you can tell us more of what you remember.

Kind regards,

Ged

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: GUEST,Garry Nevin
Date: 03 May 10 - 06:30 PM

Greetings All,
hardly a mention of The Eagle And Child Folk Club, Whitefield Manchester. Upstairs on a Sunday night, it was the highlight of me and my dads week, hardly missed any of the early meets. Would love to hear from anyone who used to attend. First heard Bouncing Billy Barker by Tony Hill, a lovely chap...The old memory has lost the names of many who used to attend and run the club, but wonderful nights, well complemented with pints of beautiful Holts' mild.....!
Remember..?
Kind Regards,
Garry Nevin
Picton New Zealand

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: Paul Reade
Date: 04 May 10 - 04:31 AM

Sorry to hear about Pete Wilmot. I was one of the regulars at the Wellgreen and remember some excellent nights there. There was always good-natured banter between Pete and Tony and Arthur which made it a great club.

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: MikeL2
Date: 04 May 10 - 09:54 AM

Hi ged

I hope to able to make it. I have something on that morning that I think will finish in time to be there.

With regard to your mentioning Cheshire Folk, Tony & Arthur and The Houghton Weavers. I knew all them well.

Tony unfortunately died some years ago. Arthur is still performing- in Bollington I believe.

The I knew Norman Prince well when he was with The Auld Triangle. He left and he and I were friends as he was forming the Houghton Weavers.
There is much about them on Google if you wish to look to see what they achieved. They are still going though Norman left some time back to devote more time to broadcasting on radio.

I haven't seen or heard from Cheshire Folk but I am trying to contact somebody to inform them of the sad news. I am sure they would want to know as they were very close to your father back then.

cheers

MikeL2

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 04 May 10 - 11:35 AM

Paul Reade - John Cartain is still very much on the 'scene' and performing a lot with Steve Chatterley as well as various incarnations of 'The hands and feet roadshow' or the massed bands of Hands in pockets and feet in mouths! I think the Church at Prestwich is where a young Martin Hall first appeared many years ago before being in Jolly Jack with Alan taylor and the late lamented Dave Weatherall.

John in Southampton - Was the singer you remember Frank Hughes? I don't remember him being on the buses but he was a gardener for the local council for many years. He did, and still does, splendid versions of "Ballad of cursed Anna" and "Madelleine". A founder member of Swinton Folk Club and, after a long absence, now a regular attendee and resident performer.

Cheers

DeG

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: GUEST,Ray
Date: 04 May 10 - 12:41 PM

Mike et.al. if you're trying to contact the Cheshire Folk, Ken Thomson (ex member) manages Hobgoblin above the Johnny Roadhouse shop on Oxford Road in Manchester. You should get Arthur (Wakefield) from the 'phone book. He lives on Clarence Road.

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: GUEST
Date: 04 May 10 - 02:08 PM

Many thanks for your help - I have now emailed Ken Thompson and Arthur Wakefield.

Ged

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: MikeL2
Date: 04 May 10 - 02:16 PM

Hi ray

Thanks for the information.

I have not seen Ken for many years. I once spent a rather drunken evening at his house in Alderley Edge. Is he still performing? I had heard that he was working in maintaining and making musical instruments so I am not surprised that he is at Hobgoblin..

I see Ged is trying to contact both Ken & Arthur.

many Thanks

MikeL2

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: GUEST,Ray
Date: 04 May 10 - 03:00 PM

Hi Mike
The last time I called in to see Ken he was having a day off but I ran into an old mate who had also called to see him so the journey wasn't wasted. So far as I know, he is still playing but he no longer lives in Alderley Edge - I think the place has been taken over by footballers! - someone told me he was living on a canal boat. I understand he plays with Jeoff Higinbottom - I've not seen Jeoff for years.
Ray

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: GUEST
Date: 04 May 10 - 07:36 PM

bob morton is alive and,well...hmmm doing ok??

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: MikeL2
Date: 05 May 10 - 06:20 AM

Hi Ray

Thanks for the info. These days I do a lot of walking along the canals ....nice and flat for tired old legs....lol

haven't come across Ken but then again I wasn't aware that he was on a boat. I will ask around and try to surprise him.

cheers

MikeL

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: GUEST,Geoff Woodhead, Sydney Australia
Date: 21 May 10 - 04:12 AM

I was a member of The Union Folk for quite a few years. I knew Bob Morton through Hale Barns Cricket Club as we played there together - I played bass in another band then & when Edgar Thompson moved to run a pub in Wigan, Bob & Ken Greenhough invited me to join the Unions. We ran a club at The Durham Ox in Congleton, then at The Bulls Head in Hale Barns but the halcyon days were at The Malt Shovels in Alty, a pub run by the legendary Laurie Renton. So many great guests over the years including Christy Moore & Jimmy Faulkner, John James, John Kirkpatrick & Sue Harris - the list goes on but also a fantastic supportive & loyal audience & plenty of great floor singers. Some great characters in the band too, Bob & Ken of course but also the great Ken Scott & Frank O'Reilly plus Steve Naylor in later years
I have lived here since 1986 & didn't play for many years but am now a member of The Wheeze & Suck Band - five 50-something ex-Poms who should know better - check us out at www.wheezeandsuck.com .
I well remember Susie Stockton - hi Susie & anyone else out there that remembers me.
I was very close to Bob Morton & his death was very sad & a great shock but I had the great pleasure of catching up with him in June 2007 over a few jars at The Railway in Hale where there were reminiscences a-plenty.

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: GUEST,Geoff Woodhead, Sydney, Australia
Date: 21 May 10 - 04:20 AM

Very remiss of me to forget (must be the age) our terrific fiddler, Martin Dutton who used to make the trek over the Pennines from his wonderful old house in Yorkshire to play with us as often as possible.
I was first introduced to folk clubs via the one at Kersal Rugby Club which then moved to the Wellgreen in Hale which really suited me as we lived round the corner in Briony Avenue - very strong memories of Tony & Arthur & Pete Wilmot - T&A used to sing Pete Coe's song "The Wizard of Alderley Edge" which is now very much part of our live shows.

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: GUEST,Ray
Date: 29 May 10 - 11:54 AM

I understand that Ken Scott is no longer with us - last saw him on the ferry between Hollyhead and DunLoghaire. I assume that most will know that Tony Hardman (T&A) was killed in a climbing accident back in the 80's. I've a feeling that there was more than one Bob Morton - which one are we talking about?

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: GUEST,Bill S from Melbourne
Date: 30 May 10 - 05:01 AM

Maybe start a list of pubs which didn't have a folk club. The Lord Nelson in Gorton used to have a session after Morris which somehow got into the MEN folk listing so we moved elsewhere. I seem to remember also a club at the Gateway in Didsbury.

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 30 May 10 - 05:32 AM

"the Gateway in Didsbury"

I saw The Albion Band there. It was run by Annie & Terry Morris. After they left The White Swan in Fallowfield she moved the club to The Lloyds in Chorlton then to The Gateway

L in C#

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: MikeL2
Date: 30 May 10 - 06:01 AM

hi bill

I must remember you as you have moved around in the same circles as me.

I hvae known many of the names you mention for many years.
Some unfortunately no longer with us. (Pete Wilmot's recent sad passing was reported here a few weeks back.).

I used to go to the Maltshovels - my Uncle & Aunt were landlords there at one time.

My wife is a good friend of Ken Scott's wife and we had many happy times with them. I too played cricket for Hale Barns as a junior but I think that was before you and Bob Morton.

I was a member of Kersal Rugby Club when Pete Wilmot opened the Folk nights there.

I still see ken Greenhough around as he comes into Northwich sometimes.

He is still playing - I think he is now with a band called Calico Jack.

Fond memories indeed....

Best Wishes

MikeL2

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: doncatterall
Date: 30 May 10 - 07:22 PM

"Annie & Terry Morris"

Best wishes to them wherever they be

Adlington MM danced at their wedding and I remember a 90 mph dash down the A34 to get there by some of us who had spent the previous night carousing at a ceilidh in Uppermill.

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 31 May 10 - 06:19 AM

They moved to Harrogate then to Stoke - i think that was where Annie started out

L in C#

Subject: RE: Folk Clubs, Greater Manchester 1960-99
From: GUEST,Peter STockport
Date: 31 May 10 - 07:54 PM

The Gateway
One of the last of the really great folk clubs in Manchester.
It was still running in the 90s. Flook, Brass Monkey,Albion Band to name a few . There's not many clubs of that stature- Annie would book new and old, I really miss Annie and the Gateway. We started the Midway to try and book some of those great acts!
Shes still running a club in Stoke of course!
peter