poster supplied by Richard Samuels
Julie Davies… Does anyone remember Eric the chef at Googleberry’s or what happened to him?
Andy Grant… I was a dj there with Mike Allen, good times
Catherine Melinda Courtney… Incredible, the funny times, Good times.
Susanne Wybrands… I spent my summer holidays in Hastings in June 1985 and had the time of my life in the evenings with the mixes and amazing crowd at the Cask and Kettle. We celebrated New Year’s Eve in June, listened to lovely live music (there was a couple, Rob and his pregnant wife). I was on a special diet because of my allergies, and Dave, the barkeeper, served my tap water in a fancy glass with ice and lemon without charging anything. In the afternoon there were many pensioners who loved to discuss a great variety of topics, accompanied us on tours along the coast. There were young guys out of work, construction workers, surgeons – that wonderful mixture you only find in English pubs.
Chris Sayer, Henry Harvey, Mick Wells.
all photos © Anthony ‘Nan’ Morland. Poster supplied by Pete Millington.
Screaming Lord Sutch with Cliff Bennett, Tommy Bruce, Cynthia Payne and others. Mike Berry with Nan and Jenny.
Matt Thomas… I spot Nan & Jenny
Lloyd Johnson… On the right of the photo…Nan & Jenny with the glasses….
Jim Breeds… So, did Sutch have a place in Hastings, or did he stay with others when he was in town. I need evidence though, so don’t say yes because you once read it on Facebook. I want to hear from you if you know for a fact and where
Wendy Weaver… I think Kevin Carlyon might know the exact building as I think I remember them being friends. We went to a Young Farmers party on the Pier with Screaminng Lord Such and Cynthia Payne. Janice Long was MC-ing it. A really wild night. It would have been about 1988.
Kev Towner… Jim, I was always under the impression that he stayed with Lord Tivers when he visited Hastings
Judy Atkinson… I think I was there that night – certainly saw him on the pier, just can’t remember when
Colin Tapp… Great photo. Nan
Lloyd Johnson… I was constantly trying to book The Hollies for The Big Beat Reunions but they were always booked for the dates we had for the pier…The Dave Sutch one was really good fun. Terry Smith R.I.P. who helped me put it on was working in the props department of a London TV station and we managed to get a Coffin, Dry ice machine and Polystyrene Grave Stones to set dress with, we had all the back drop etc from previous The Searchers gig. Terry also acquired two monks habits from the TV props department and I bought a couple of glow in the dark skulls that fitted over Terry and I’s heads….The Stage curtains were closed all was quiet, The group started to play The Death March and Chris or Henry slowly opened the curtains just like the times ‘Lord Sutch’ played The Pier Ballroom in the early 60s.Dave Sutch was in the coffin I handed the mike to a creepy hand that came out of the coffin and there was a blood curdling scream and then”ARE YOU READING TO ROCK N ROLL” and out jumped ‘SCREAMING LORD SUTCH!”….Terry and I with our Monks Habits and Glow in the dark skulls on were dancing like madmen each side of the coffin…that was a great fun! and a night to remember!…I took a photo of the entertainers that performed that evening with Nan Morland and Jen in the photo. The photo was taken on Nan’s camera.
Lloyd Johnson… left to right: front …Cliff Bennett, Dave Sutch, Cynthia Payne, (Dave Sutch’s girlfriend at the time), Jen & Anthony ’Nan’ Morland… Back : Elvis impersonator, Tommy Bruce, unknown female…
Micky Erends… Remember this night very well, it was brilliant,.loved Tommy Bruce’s “gravel voice” .. Lloyd I remember you and Terry as the monks ..great touch, what a night !! Nan give me a call sometime as I have lost your number
Who used to go to Shunters?
Tim Moose Bruce… Stevie Waller band were great.
Jackie Clarke… loved them Tim. Saw them a lot around Hastings.
Andy Qunta… Steve Waller was quite a character! Lovely guy!
Tim Harris… Not when drinks were 50p !!
Pete Houghton… Those were the days
Martin Ballard… My second home lol
Dave Weeks… Was a Saturday night regular. And gigged there too
Earl Grey… Sam Waller, one of yours?
Karen Sweatman… Yes. Used to see a band at The Sussex or Pelham ad then off to Shunters for a couple. I dream of their roast pork, stuffing and apple baguette
Helen Victoria… I did !! Loved Steve Waller band
Stephen Milner… Good times!!
Graham Belchamber… Yes
John Wilde… Nice one Alan. Thanks for sharing.
Chris Meachen…I owned a copy of that tape, which had some great stuff on it. Not sure if it’s still in my possession & I fear it might have been chewed up by one of my cassette players years ago… Time for a cd re-release perhaps?
Phil Thornton… hi Chris, it was released as a CD a few years ago. Unfortunately it has sold out.
Andy Qunta… Excellent & original band!
Who remembers seeing this at the cinema?
Peter Houghton… Yee i did
Merv Kennard… Still using one of the lp cases I bought in Stylus early 70s.
Linda Boiling… Chris, I remember them well, sold loads of them when I worked there .
Nigel Ford… I guess that’s what my two are. I don’t remember buying them, maybe had them as presents?
Matt Thomas… I had quite a few
Alan Esdaile… The catches tended to break on the LP ones. Mind you I probably squeezed in more than it should hold!
Nigel Ford… echo your criticism Alan.
Jeff Belton… I used to have 5 small cases and 4 large ones . Different colours.
supplied by Mike Mitchell
Mike Mitchell… The Dicemen were mentioned by Andy Knight so I thought I’d get this out of the cupboard. Anyone else got a copy?
Lesley Bowles… I had one cos I used to work with Nick back then
Andy Knight… I have just found a 30 minute recording of the Dicemen dated 1982, I think I recorded a gig at Falaise Hall or was that a dream
Peter Fairless… Remind us, who were they?
Martin Richter… Richard and Harry 
(plus one)
Martin Woodfine… Hi, just spotted your post regarding The Dicemen and looking for info. I worked with one of them! Their drummer was Nick Barnard. I also have that EP.
poster and photo of Hot Pursuit supplied by John Williams
Featuring Sunstroke, Hot Pursuit, Jazz Caverners, Sturdy Beggars, Dr Miller Needs A Brain, Louis & The Bitterhalf, Telham Tinkers and Brian Boru.
John Williams… My old band in the Park – Hot Pursuit comedy show band. Featuring Derick Macey, Terry Tollan, John Williams, Patrick Green and Daniel Bruce Tollan. That’s me with the tambourine god takes me back, red suits.
