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SMART coffee meet report number 72
SMART coffee meet report number 72
Our 72 meet and the sun was shining! Among the newbies this time were Steve Avery, Barbara White and Geoff Fearn. Steve had with him a large bag full of cassettes, Slade, Madness, Quadrophenia etc which is what he always took away when he was a merchant sailor. He also has happy memories when he roadied for Elvis Costello on the pier. Geoff was chatting about when he used to love going to all the clubs including The Witch Doctor, Aquarius and Bonitas, he also had some great times when he was touring with Judge Dread. Dave Muriel had a photo album which included inside photos of the house in Foyles War. Lloyd Johnson had a bumper book from Motor-Lucifer Japan, of his very collectable rock ’n’ roll clothing range La Rocka! Chris Stovold had cd’s of the MonaLisa Twins who play Beatles and more covers and highly recommends them. Pete Houghton had with him autographed posters from The Cobweb and autograph singles from Led Zeppelin, Slade, Mobiles and others. Anthony ‘Nan’ Morland had The Story of Hastings Pier 1982 book, Priory Road School book ‘The Priory’ from 1959 which included a bizarre WH Smith advert. He also had a very early Gaiety Picture Theatre programme. Barry French had sheet music of Clodagh Rodgers Jack In The Box and Sandie Shaw Puppet On A String which has the stamp of Attwells St Leonards on the cover. He also had an album from Duane Eddy and a collection of Ringo Starr singles. Ian Marketis had some wonderful photos of Tina Turner, from the Wildest Dreams tour, when she was at Wembley Stadium. Together with CD, tour programme and ticket from Cadbury. This is just a small bit of what I remember. If you had anything interesting you were talking about or anything I missed out or got wrong! then please feel free to add or correct.
Cris and Merv Kennard… Big thank you to Alan for getting us all together again.
Colin Bell… Good to see the two of you
Claire Lonsdale… Great afternoon as usual Alan. Thank you xxx
Jackie Hersee… I am away at the moment so could not come. I hope to be at the next one though
Lance Collins… One day I will be able to finish work early and come and see you all
Monica Bane… Sorry I didn’t stay long but it was meant to be as family do In the old town! Looking forward to next meeting
David Martin… Sorry I couldn’t make it today Alan , see you all next time
Wendy and Graham Weaver… Great afternoon. Thanks Alan.
Linda Boiling… Sorry I couldn’t make it yesterday. Hope to be there next time.
Start Moir… Paul Burton and Don Climpson playing with the bands up above us RIP guys miss you loads .
Mick O’Dowd… Another good afternoon although a little cramped du to the temporary rooms. Nice chats and interesting people,
Colin Bell… Great, as ever, to see & catch up with everyone & an ‘alfresco’ bonus space!
Peter Ellingworth… Sorry not able to attend this meet Alan, but will next one. Thanks for all you do in organising these.
Dave Jenkins… A fantastic afternoon , especially meeting new people and sharing music interest.
SMART coffee meet report number 69
SMART coffee meet report number 69
Among the newbies this time were Kerry Watling, Trevor Webb, Jackie Hersee, Tom O’Brien, Jacky Scales and Paul Mulry. Kerry was talking about when she ran the shop Vinyl Countdown in George Street, Trevor mentioned that One Hastings Many Voices have their next event at Lamarina White Rock Hastings next Sunday the 5th November and performers and others are most welcome. Jackie Hersee had a photo book of the group The Town Council and an autograph book with Graham Nash, Bobby Elliot (The Hollies), The Who, Dave Clark, Mark Wynter, The Searchers, The Merseybeats and many more. Tom was talking about his recent success with Fairytale Of New York at The Stables Theatre and he is working on a new play about Liam Clancy of The Clancy Brothers. Jacky Scales was talking aboutThe Rolling Stones and had a copy of ‘Their Satanic Majesties Request’ album with the special lenticular 3D cover. Paul was talking about his love of radio and had a copy of ‘The Radio Nordsee International Story’ double LP with him. Mo Elms had some rare Capital Radio posters in mint condition featuring Kenny Everett, Roger Scott and All The Hits and More 194. Anthony ‘Nan’ Morland had a signed Acker Bilk programme from Hastings Pier in 1962 and a Bill Haley & The Comets first tour of the UK in 1957 programme. As always he had some interesting photos of Hastings Secondary Schools For Girls, Ore Village in 1962 with Les Levett ironmongers shop. Also a photo of ‘Nan’ hop picking at Eyelids Hop farm and a large photo of Ore Centre youth club from 1962. Peter Ellingworth had with him a book on Hastings Tramway Centenary 1905-2005, Hastings Trollybuses book and a very interesting book on Hastings & St Leonards In The Front Line about the second world war bombing. Chris Stovold had a pile of 7” singles, with a number of them very collectable. Ian Marketis brought along his complete collection of Queen CD singles which have reproduced the original 7” singles. Pete Houghton had with him, some autographed posters from The Cobweb and autographed albums from Wild Turkey and The Groundhogs. This is just a small bit of what I remember. If you had anything interesting you were talking about or anything I missed out or got wrong! then please feel free to add or correct.
Monica Bane… Enjoyed this afternoon Alan so did my sister in-law
Claire Lonsdale… Thank you Alan , for once again, organising a lovely meeting. Great to see the guys and meet new ones, had some lovely conversations. Xx
Mick O’Dowd… Had a great time Alan. So many interesting people to talk to. Kept you very busy with all the items that were bought along. Well done! I had that book H& St.Leonards on the front line but I lent it to someone doing research on the subject and never saw it again!
Cris & Merv Kennard… We’re back from our hols, so hopefully we will get to the next meeting.
Tony Qunta… Use to love that album!
Andy Qunta… me too, especially 2000 Light Years From Home!
Peter Ellingworth… Once again many thanks for an excellent meet up, most enjoyable
SMART coffee meet report 68
Due to the train strikes, a number of regulars that had to travel down, were unable to make it but we still had an excellent turn out for our 68th get together. Among the newbies this time were Brian Scales and Sally King. Brian was chatting about happy memories of gigs he has been to and especially seeing The Sweet when they played The Aquarius Club in George Street. Sally was talking about her brother Julian Anderson and when he was doing discos at The Astral Club in Queens Road. As well as great memories of seeing The Kinks and The Move on Hastings Pier, she is a great supporter of groups and one of her favourites is Big Blue. Philip John arrived with a whole pile of ‘Disco 45’ magazines and Pete Prescott had a Jesus Christ Superstar programme and a table full of group photos and cassettes. Mo Elms came along with a very rare David ‘Kid’ Jensen’s The Original Roll ’n’ Rock pop music questions game. Dave Jenkins arrived with some collectable tour t-shirts of Knebworth ’80, U2 93 Zooropa Tour, a Marquee club sweatshirt and a Rolling Stones tour of Europe 76 Earls Court gig shirt. Colin Tapp has found a cassette recording of his grandad Hastings fisherman ‘Noah Gillette’ and thinks this is the recording that the BBC came to Hastings and did a programme called ‘Down Your Way’ in the 1950’s. Noah used to sing regularly in local pubs. Ian Marketis had with him an impressive box set of Queen Live At The Rainbow 1974 which included cd’s, book, posters, badges, tickets and more. Tim McDonald was talking about the Music Resource Centre that he’s working on and John Busbridge had a photo album of photos, gigs and membership tickets. This is just a small bit of what I remember. If you had anything interesting you were talking about or anything I missed out or got wrong! then please feel free to add or correct.
Bob Searle… I wished i could come
Alan Esdaile… You would be most welcome Bob
Monica Bane… Alan, Again couldn’t make it Will get there sometime
Mick O’Dowd… Another interesting Meet although some regulars missing because of train strike and other reasons. Had a very interesting chat with Tim McDonald ex BBC producer and also with Chris Gentry among others.
Eric Burgess… Sorry couldn’t make it this time. Had unexpected visitors. See u next time!
Cris and Merv Kennard… Thanks Alan, another good afternoon catching up with old friends and meeting new.
Linda Boiling… Sorry I couldn’t make it today. Hope to make the next meeting.
Lucy Pappas… Sounds like a good meet-up. One of these days, I’ll get there again x
Jackie Johnson-Lush… When is the next meet up please? X
Alan Esdaile… Usually every other month Jackie. So the next one should be around the end of October and will be posted nearer the time. You are most welcome to join us.
Lloyd Johnson… I’ll be at the next one Alan…
SMART coffee meets – Back Soon!
Freak Flag… Finally, the return of civilisation
Wendy Weaver… That will be lovely.
Stephen Moran… Great news Alan.
Heather Sidery… This sounds sooo goood
Colin Bell… Well done mate
Monica Bane… That’s great news!!
Mick O’Dowd… Good to meet friends old & new again. I’ts been so long!
Tony Davis… Yeah good news
Mick O’Dowd… About time am suffering withdrawal symptoms!
Pete Millington… Looking forward to it Alan
Happy Ballroom & music memories 9th January 1965 by Andre Martin
all cuttings – Andre Palfrey-martin collection
Andre Martin… That’s the Christmas and New Year celebrations over for another year, the Christmas Trees and Illuminations have gone from the town centre, and we all settle down for the start of the new year – this week in the Happy Ballroom its Saturday 9th January 1965, and the entertainments provided includes The Percy Howe Orchestra – “Bringing the Romance back to the Ballroom” – in the local press I notice that a change is intended, and from next week, The Gordon Ryder Orchestra will be providing the music for both young and old alike. Does this indicate that changes are afoot? We will have to wait and see, no looking in the crystal ball now!! Several of the local firms had also completed their seasonal functions and I have found a couple of examples, J F Parsons and KB [attached]
The St Leonards home of the Witch Doctor continues with an interesting programme for the coming week, including some changes. Saturday night we were entertainment with The Puppets and The Dolphins, Sunday Club saw the first visit by The Blues X5. Wednesday night introduced another genre for the club with Mr Acker Bilk and Paramount Jazz Band. Friday saw Wayne Dene and The Telstars bringing the week to a close. Watch out for more Jazz over the coming weeks, it had always been popular in the town, looking for a new audience or “the management” looking to keep us all happy?
Last Friday nights Ready, Steady, Go had been another good weekend with Cilla Black “ You’ve lost that Lovin Feeling “ and from the soundtrack of Ferry Cross the Mersey – “ Is it Love”. The Rockin Berries included in their set “ What in the Worlds Come over you” another single heading for the charts. Also on the show Sonny Boy Williamson, Keith Fordyce and Cathy McGowan, a good 30 minutes from London and the MOD world.
The BBC still kept up the POP music, Saturday Club with Brian Matthews hosted Matt Monro, Johnny Spencer Orchestra, Swinging Blue Jeans, Kenny Ball and a true Hastings favourite group – Tony Rivers & The Castaways . Later that day Saturday Swings, with Frankie Vaughan, The Barron Knights, The Brooks, The Outlaws, The Overlanders and The NDO [Northern Dance Orchestra] with Mr Bob Miller all under the control of Don Wardell.
Sunday Morning, for those who were up and about by 10.30am heard Susan Maughan, Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames, The Lorne Gibson Trio with The Johnny Howard Band – in the hot seat spinning records was Keith Fordyce.
For those who watched Television on Saturday evening, you had Juke Box Jury with David Jacobs – his panel this week – Peggy Mount, Pete Murray, Dusty Springfield and David Healey. As soon as this show ended, with a quick channel change it would be time for “Thank Your Lucky Stars” from ABC TV in Birmingham, and this week Brian Matthews [ he pops up all over the place ] presented – Ronnie Carroll, The Dave Clark 5, The Kinks, Tony Jackson and the Vibrations, Twinkle, Dodie West and using her mathematic skills – Janice “ I’ll give it fouive” Nicholls.
What a week in Hastings – changes in the wind for the Happy Ballroom, introducing different sounds to the Witch Doctor, our cinemas offering us a good selection of block busting films – don’t forget we had several cinemas in the town and around all running seven days a week. So all in all it was a good time to be living in this town, plenty of jobs and a vibrant social scene.
Next week – will we know any more about the Pier? Log-in and read the next instalment of “The History of the Happy Ballroom – Hastings Pier “ 2015© Andre Palfrey-Martin.
Jim Breeds… I remember my neighbour in Rock Lane, Trevor Partridge , playing this over and over on his record player 🙂
Yvonne Cleland… One of the great meaningful records of the Lido days……
Terry Huggins… Humph! I had to endure that dirge repeatedly in my youth. It was clearly derived from Leader of the Pack.
Alan Esdaile… Weren’t both of these banned from being played on the radio at one stage?
Terry Huggins… There were originally four Shangri Las, but the other one suffered from stage fright and left. They came from a tough area of New York and were the first ‘bad girl’ band.Many over amorous musicians they toured with received a hefty kick where it hurts. One of them died young, but Mary still performs occasionally. Don’t know about any bans, but there was a story that their record company refused to release I Can Never Go Home Any More until the lyric was changed to eliminate a reference to the girl being sexually abused by her father.
Pete Fairless… The BBC refused to play it, apparently.
Andre Martin… Twinkle had a big boost from plays on the Pirate Stations, don’t recall that being banned by the BBC, but I am sure that Leader of the Pack suffered. Don’t forget that we also had a powerful station at the time Radio Luxemburg, and Twinkle would have featured in any DECCA sponsored shows- there was Wednesday Night show TTDC [Teen & Twenty Disc Club] fronted by a well known DJ from the MECCA Circuit !!
Terry Huggins… There were a number of hit records about death during the late 50s early 60s: Dead Man’s Curve, Tell Laura I love her (with the words altered as it was written about a rodeo rather than a car race), Last Kiss, Teen Angel etc.
Pete Fairless… I love ‘Dead Man’s Curve’, what a great song!
Terry Huggins… And eerily portentous as it turned out for Jan Berry.
Julian Weber… Were Wayne Dene & The Telstars from Beaconsfield, Bucks?
Geoff Joliffe… Hi Julian, Wayne Dene & The Telstars were from Beaconsfield. I am Geoff Jolliffe who formed the band with John Ireson in early 60s and were going for several years but allas when we could not get into the charts we decided to disband and went on to carry on with other projects. I have carried on playing ever since and still enjoy the buzz. If you want to contact me, email geoff.jolliffe@btinternet.com Many fond memories of Telstar days
SMART Coffee meet report 54
Record company leaflets supplied by Chris Saunders
SMART coffee meet no 54, a great start to 2020. Among the newbies this time were Tom Cowan and Cliff Evans. Tom was talking about his group ‘Menticide’ and happy memories of the group and John Peel playing the record. Cliff was talking about his rock band ‘Tank’ and also when he was with ‘Chicken Shack’. Also talking about his new venture with Lauren. the Aquarius International Club with dj’s playing 60’s and 70’s rock and psych tracks at the monthly happening at the White Rock Hotel. Mick O’Dowd have with him Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys book ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ and was over the moon that people have found at last photos of ‘Jim The Jolly Fish’ that used to go along the seafront, which he has been searching for forever. Monica Bane confirmed that the band photo that Tony May could not confirm who it was, is definitely the Jazz Caverners at St Clements Caves featuring Johnny Griffiths. Reg Wood had with him a copy of Wizzard single Ball Park Incident, autographed at the pier gig in 1973. Gerry Powell had an interesting pile of cover version singles, released on the Embassy record label and sold in Woolworth, as well as some great flexi discs. Pete Houghton had lotsof rare autograph posters from the Hastings Pier gigs including Alvin Stardust, Zzebra, Esperanto, Stackridge, Judas Priest, Chilli Willi & The Red Hot Peppers, Gong, Motorhead, Fusion Orchestra and a band I don’t remember ‘The Lou’s’. Anyone know them? they must have been a support to someone.Pete Prescott had some exciting rock books including the 1960s scrapbook by Robert Opie with a great Hendrix painted cover and a Sotheby’s rock ’n’ roll and film memorabilia book with Jim Morrison on the cover. Also a special collectors e.p. of The Split Knee Loons! This is a small bit of what I remember, if you were talking about anything interesting or anything else you wish to add then please do so.
Jan Saunders… I just hope, one day I can get there Alan and all you SMARTIES ……. my legs don’t work any more, I want to take my mobility scooter maybe on the train or drive it to Hastings, if poss??!! – I love this Group and so pleased I can still be part of it on FaceBook, Thanks Alan – there’s quite a few people I’d love to meet up with again ……. Pete Houghton, Brian Setchfield Bob Searle, Terry Corder, Lol Cooksley, Mandy (from the soul band) etc etc ……………… Also, I’m aware of The Aquarius International Club that’s now going on the basement bar at The White Rock Pavilion, this sounds really great, 60s and 70s music ……… ohhhhhh, if only I could be there??!! xx
Monica Bane… Enjoyed seeing you all. Keep going Alan x
Andy Davies… Sorry I missed it.
Steve Amos… Sorry to miss it! Hope to make the next one.
Terry Pack… I was hoping to make my debut, but turned my ankle and couldn’t walk for a day. Next time.
Paul Crimin… Sorry I missed it Alan.
Mick O’Dowd… Another great meet Alan, as per usual. Nice talking to newbie Tom.
Jack Irving… Sorry I missed this one too.
Andy Qunta… Sounds like a fun time!
Tom Cowan… Great to meet you & others on Friday, our single is on You Tube, Menticide Bathroom Ideas Exhibition there is another Menticide, electronic rock outfit, would hate to be confused with them!
SMART 54 coffee meet – Friday 17th January 2020
New people welcome to join us
Mick O’Dowd… Oh come all ye faithful but not until January!
Nick Warren… I had never been to Hastings until 1990s – I was in Brighton and following the music scene there in the 1960s-70s. Hope to get to a SMART meeting one day but they always seem to clash with other things up until now. Happy Christmas
Monica Bane… Hope to see you there Alan! If all goes well Monica x
SMART Coffee meet number 50 report
Wow! What can I say! A brilliant turn out for our 50th Coffee meet. A big thank you to everyone for making it so special. Among the newbies this time were Trevor Chenery, Jack and Janice Irving, Jim Westlake and Malcolm Sharp. Trevor was talking about his band Tzar when they were on the bill with Ashton Gardner & Dyke and Shaft on the pier back in 1972. Also talking about Daisy when he was a roadie for them. Jack Irving had with him a number of photos of Screaming Lord Sutch and The Savages, as well as a very interesting video of the Joe Meek Tribute Concert that took place in 1991. Jim Westlake was chatting about the successful gigs he does with Eric Harmer at The Drift In Bar and Malcolm Sharp was chatting about the amusement machines that have just arrived on Hastings Pier. Pete Prescott had a previous engagement but managed to quickly pop in a cutting about Ray Fenwick and Forcefield from the Guitarist magazine January 1987. Colin Bell had with him a rare Eden Kane and His Brothers photographs, discographies, autographed biog book that Peter Sarstedt gave him in 1997 when he promoted The Tunbridge Wells Festival. Peter Houghton arrived with bags of albums including an autographed album of The Love Affair and Hawkwind, as well as a signed tank top t-shirt from Van Halen. He also had the new Lonerider album that features Simon Kirke from Bad Company and the new CD Jobcentre Rejects that features Die Laughing. Seeing all the logos inside the new SMART leaflet David Smith remembers years ago a friend passing through Rome airport carrying a Disc Jockey shop record bag! Andre Martin did a very nice speech and on the advice of others and against my wishes decided to put a bucket around for donations which raised £140.31. I have decided to donate this to The Bladder Scanner Appeal for De Cham Ward at The Conquest Hospital. Thank you to everyone and also for your lovely comments . A great time was had by everyone. Now the goal is to make it to 100 meets! If you have any interesting stories you were chatting about please feel free to add here.
photo Kevin Burchett
John Busbridge… Sorry I couldn’t make it but I am on crutches!
Wendy Weaver… It was very nice today Alan. Meeting old friends and new.
Elaine Roberts… Great get-together! Thank you x
Jim Breeds… Good to see everyone there today. Congrats on organising 50 of these Alan.
Wendy Belton… It was great to see so many there. Congratulations on your 50th meeting Alan.
Geoff Peckham… I’m glad it went so well. Well done Alan! I’d have joined you had it not been for my friend’s funeral.
Eva Neuke… I’m very disappointed that I couldn’t be there..
Monica Bane… Allan! did tell many friends about this today! Would have been there, but my friends and I were out with Senior Forum, for the day, hope next month! All the best Monica!
Peter Houghton… Well done Alan it was a good meeting today thanks Pete
Lucy Pappas… Sorry to miss it
Deborah Mould… A great event Alan, thank you
Mick O’Dowd… Try and top this one Alan. Contained all the whistles & bells and more. Did us proud with the eats. Without you we wouldn’t exist.
Jan Warren… Great pic Alan!! – I just wish I could recognise Pete (Houghton) in there?? – come on Pete, tell me ……. I know its been many years and we’ve all got older, so, come on Pete, don’t be shy, which one is you?? Happy 50th Meeting to all you lovely old youngsters!
Mick O’Dowd… Pete Houghton is 2nd from left Jan Warren!
Mark Harris… Great to have a good chat with Andre about the old Archway Management days and the gigs he used to get for us in various army camps around the south east!
Mick O’Dowd… Fame at last! Front page of SMART mag & in colour too!!!!
Andy Knight… Any pics of Tzar?
Alan Esdaile… Sorry Andy, Trevor did not have any photos.
The Happy Ballroom Hastings Pier & more 5th November 1966 by Andre Martin
Remember, Remember the Fifth of November, Gunpowder, Treason and Plot – the 17th Century English Rhyme used to go, and here we are Saturday 5th November 1966.And in and around Hastings & St Leonards, there is evidence of this being celebrated, The Happy Ballroom – no change, this is sad when you think of how this venue used to be busy all year, nothing has been mentioned about the future, all we can do is “watch this space” Our Friday night start with Ready Steady Go this week contains a varied selection of musical tastes, amongst the guests – Cream: Wrapping Paper & N S U, Bobby Darin: If I were a Carpenter and Manfred Mann: Semi-detached Suburban Mr James. This weekend at the Witch Doctor it is the return of top Scottish Band – the Gaylords and the Thursday night it will be yet again that raver from Maidstone – Steve Maxted with his own particular brand of entertainment and mayhem.
Radio & Television follow very much the same as earlier weeks. Saturday Radio [The Light Programme] Saturday Club with Freddie & The Dreamers, Pinkerton’s Colours, Cat Stevens, The Zombies, The St Louis Union and Toni Daly, with Brian Matthew in control. Noon it was time for Call It Country Style with Murray Kash and Jack Jackson with his Record Roundabout followed. Later in the afternoon we had Swingalong with David Hamilton, Music Parade, Saturday Bandstand, Pop over Europe and Have a Go with Wilfred Pickles from Birchington in Kent. The evening continued with A Night at the Music-Hall, Nord-Ring from Oslo, Time for Old Time and Dancing Round Europe with some top orchestras including Eric Winstone & His Orchestra from Butlin’s Holiday Camp, Bognor Regis. Later it was time for Pete’s Party with Pete Murray and the evening ended with The Derek Franklin Trio taking you to 2.00am and closedown. Sunday it was time for Children’s Favourites with Leslie Crowther, Mrs Mills & The Happy Gang, Keith Fordyce and Easy Beat and at lunchtime Two Way Family Favourites from London & Koln. A comedy afternoon followed with The Navy Lark, The Clitheroe Kid, and The Billy Cotton Band Show. Semprini Serenade was followed by Pick of the Pops and Movie-go Round. Early evening included Top of The Form and Sing Something Simple. Desmond Carrington was back later with more Open House and this was followed by Movie Go Round 2 and the feature film this week – The Idol with Jennifer Jones, Michael Parks, John Leyton and Jennifer Hilary. The evening ended with Frankie Howerd and The Jazz Scene taking the station to close down. Television – Saturday afternoon Grandstand followed by Juke Box Jury with David Jacobs who had for his panel Brian Poole, Julie Foster, Dave Clark and Francoise Hardy. After the News, Dr Who, Dixon of Dock Green, High Adventure Film – The Spanish Main, The Val Doonican Show, The Lucy Show, Match of the day, The Late show with John Bird & Co. BBC 2 included in their schedule – The Danny Kaye Show, Breaking Point and the Midnight Movie – The Young Stranger starring James MacArthur. Sunday afternoon Movie was Carlton-Brown of the F.O. with Terry Thomas and Peter Sellers, later it was the time for Bilko Returns, The Woman in White – final part!! Sooty, Meeting Point, and religious quiz – Where was Moses? Songs of Praise from Warminster in Wiltshire, The early evening film – Let’s Make Love, with Marilyn Monroe and Yves Hontand. In the evening it was time for the Billy Cotton Music Hall and the Ballet Eugene Onegin and the evening ended with the Look of the Week.
Over on the Pirates the weekends top records were –Radio London Big L- Beach Boys : Good Vibrations, Manfred Mann ; Semi-detached Suburban Mr James, Spencer David Group : Gimme Some Lovin’, Ike & Tina Turner : A Love Like Yours & Hollies ; Stop, Stop, Stop. Radio Caroline South with Dave Lee Travis – Beach Boys : Good Vibrations, Paul Jones – High Time, Four Tops : Reach out I’ll Be There, Hollies : Stop, Stop, Stop & Manfred Mann : Semi-detached Suburban Mr James. The evenings are now drawing in and with the return to Winter time, Christmas must be fast approaching – but more of that to come. I made a slight error that week, I have subsequently discovered that Battle Bonfire had been held on 29th October 1966 because of the Queens Visit to the area for the 900th celebrations, and I do have very clear memories of being at that event. But as to where I spent this 5th November 1966 – that I do not recall. I will leave you with me pondering that thought. Until the next slice of The History of The Happy Ballroom – Hastings Pier aka Hastings 50 years ago! You all take care.
Andre Palfrey-Martin ©2016
Geoff Peckham… Thank you, Andre.