shared from David McLean
David McLean… 1966 Them in Eastbourne. I think this was after Van Morrison had quit.
Anne Wells… I was there at the gig Eastbourne Continental in February 1966 and up close to Van Morrison who was definitely fronting the group. Later same year same club there was another gig with rival Them without Van Morrison
Anne Wells… The photo shows the 2nd gig with McCauley Bros and without Van Morrison
supplied by Jim Breeds
John Gale… My dad purchased his first drum kit from The Disc Jockey, in 1956ish seen here…
photo supplied by John Gale
photo supplied by Leigh Kennedy
Monica Bane… Used to sit up above the shop after Jazz at the caves, listening to music all of us!
Tickets supplied by Mo Elms
Romaine Fulton-hart… We attended the show in 83
Mick O’Dowd… I was there back then. Really excellent performance. Great live!
Matt Thomas… And look who’s supporting them this time… Mari Wilson.
Martyn Baker… My band Salvation Sunday supported them in 1986 at Wembley Arena and The NEC. I was a Hastings boy, Joanne, Steve and Robert were from Bexhill. Fun times!
Martin Richter… they are fantastic live!
photos supplied by David Muriel
Book… A spine-tingling adventure, not for the faint hearted. Zany wordplay abounds in this crazy caper featuring ace detective Gridlock Spumes and his cross-dressing sidekick, Doctor Phuckwytte Prunestone. The story begins with the bosomy Lady Bulimia Puke tearfully revealing all, as she recounts the blackmail demands she has been subjected to, since her sojourn in a French ‘Sanatorium’. But all is not as it seems, as a series of disguised villains lead our gallant duo a merry dance across the Channel and back again. This dastardly two-step culminates in a discovery that threatens to tear apart the very fabric of British society, along with Doctor Prunestone’s best ball gown.
About the authors… Born in 1943, Bruce Veness and David Muriel spent their childhood in Hastings, meeting at the art school there. They then pursued different careers, Mr Muriel studying Graphic Design and Mr Veness Fine Art. Having worked in industry, both gained further experience in education, teaching in their respective subjects. Now retired, Mr Muriel lives in Kent and Mr Veness in France with his wife, Jill. Having an abiding interest in comedy, Mr Muriel has written a contemporary play, while Mr Veness, having a similar creative flair for the theatre, now designs, acts, and directs with his actress wife in their own theatre company.
photo supplied by Dave Muriel
John Mcewen… I went to art school there, apparently with Derek Riggs of Iron Maiden fame. I’m told he remembers me but sadly I can’t say the same.
Mike Waghorne… Now the library !
John Mcewen…. it’s always been the library. The art school was on the top floors.
Mike Waghorne… John, yes I worked on the past referb there !
Lloyd Johnson… John, Yes! That’s right I went there in 62/63…
Tara Reddy… awh this is so lovely, I was looking for contributions last year but we had no responses for a project based on the Trinity Triangle. The group who have been involved have done a great job though and have created a lovely mural with characters and places that reflect that unique area of Hastings…there are so many interesting hidden histories in this town and I doubt the mural covers it all but hopefully will be a pleasant artwork to share with the community.
Carol Acott… I went to Saturday morning art classes there when I was at senior school
supplied by Merv Kennard
(1) & (5) FM Disco – British Rail Club Warrior Square 1974, (2) Pirate Disco – The Kings Head Old Town 1976, (3) The Carlisle 1975, (4) Beckley Village Hall 1976.
Merv Kennard… White art work was done by a artist friend called Steve and cost me £5. Yellow signage I did myself.
Supplied by Mo Elms
Steve Fox… I was half expecting one of mine to turn up!
Mick Mitchell… I seem to recall that Alan of DC Disco fame, had a terrific drum kit in his basement in Pilot Road
Tony Court-holmes… remember them, where is Andre’s?
Matt Thomas… Where are yours Alan?
supplied by Sarah Harvey
Sarah Harvey… Don’t know much about this band other than David Paton, member of this band was to become a member of Pilot, The Alan Parsons Project and Camel.
