Salford Lads club news

[Morrissey the 23rd]

- SLC to feature on BBC Oneshow on Wednesday the 26th at 7pm in a feature about on what's happened to all the youth clubs.

- There is a four page article about the SLC in the March edition of Lancashire Life. Anybody able to source a copy?

- Items are still being gathered for an auction for The Salford Lads Club fund. There have been some nice Morrissey/ Smiths memorabilia donated so far. Thanks to those who have donated. If you think you may have something of interest, no matter how small or large. Please consider doing so by contacting the club directly, Grim O'Grady, Jukebox Jury or myself. Any ideas of how we can promote this 'event' to maximuse exposure and revenue for the club would also be welcome.

- New Vinny Peculiar download now available with money to go to Salford Lads Club fund. 'Lazy Bohemians' [remixed from the Goodbye album] plus a couple of bonus tracks, 'Ghost Camp [prelude]' and 'Get Well Soon' are available from any number of online music suppliers including- iTunes, eMusic, HMV, Rhapsody, Napster and Amazon.

1 Lazy Bohemians [Peculiar] – taken from the Pronoia album ‘Goodbye My Angry Friend’, remastered edit by Stevie O, produced by Tim Browne. Laziness is the new boredom and this song a hymn to the revolutionary misfits who never quite manage to get it together man. You know who you are….

2 Ghost Camp [prelude]- [Peculiar/Gannon] Co written with Craig Gannon for ‘The Ghost Camp’ a 4 episode radio play penned by Leslie Holmes. "The Ghost Camp" was based on a weird event at Salford Lads' Club in WW2. It premiered on Salford Community Radio in June 2005 and went on to win a national award

3 Get Well Soon [Peculiar] - recorded in Studio Sound, Rochdale featuring a well dark and groovy Markus [the mighty lemon dropper] on bass. Recorded August 2005, engineered by Spooner, it was originally a contender for the Fall and Rise album but got sidestepped in the pursuit of sonic cohesion. Sounds like proper bad day at the hairdressers…

PS Please get into the habit of clicking the link at the bottom of all my posts often and voting 'Yes' for the SLC. Ta!

http://www.vinnypeculiar.com/index.htm
http://www.salfordladsclub.org.uk/

[vivabob]

think the bike ride will be on again this year , missed it last year because i was away but would be into it this year

[sweet and tender hooligan]

think the bike ride will be on again this year , missed it last year because i was away but would be into it this year

Hope it is, i would be able to go this time- if i get a bike:p

[Morrissey the 23rd]

think the bike ride will be on again this year , missed it last year because i was away but would be into it this year

Hope it is, i would be able to go this time- if i get a bike:p

- The plan is to do another one later in the year. All will be revealed on this board in time.


- Vinnie sings to save Lads Club

from Manchester evening news 20/ 3/2008:

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1041599_vinnie_sings_to_save_lads_club


THE red brick building has become an icon to Smiths fans around the world.

Now it is hoped a new recording by a Manchester rocker linked to the band will help boost funds for Salford Lads Club.

Vinny Peculiar, alias Alan Wilkes, is releasing a single to support the club's £1m fundraising drive.

Last year Morrissey donated £20,000 to the club, which became famous when it featured in the artwork for The Smiths 1986 album The Queen Is Dead.

Vinny's song "Lazy Bohemians" is taken from his current solo album, "Goodbye My Angry Friend".

The B side and bonus download track of the single is called "Ghost Camp, a song Vinny co wrote with former Smiths guitarist Craig Gannon, penned for a Salford Lads Club award winning play.

He said: "Lazy Bohemians is a self deprecating swipe against those whose talk about a revolution that never seems to get anywhere, a personal wake up call to political apathy.

Attention

"My goal for this song is to really attract people's attention and `wake people up from the apathy' surrounding the club, making them realise that if we don't help it, the club, it's fine musical history, and all of the good work it does with local kids will eventually, disappear."

He has a longstanding association with the Salford Lads Club, supporting various club events, performing for visiting Morrissey fans with, ex Smiths bassist Andy Rourke, and rehearsing with his star studded band which includes ex members of The Smiths, Oasis and The Fall.

The Grade II listed club's patrons, led by the chairman of local developer LPC Living, Warren Smith, have so far raised £300,000 towards the £1million fundraising total.

It is needed for vital repairs and upgrades to the facility, but more is still desperately needed to safeguard its future.

Honorary Secretary Brian Ball, said "It's great to see people in the community coming up with innovative ways of fundraising. There's such a rich musical history associated with the club, that it seems only fitting that music is used to help try and safeguard its future. Please download the track - it's not only a good tune, it helps to keep us doing the important work we do with Ordsall kids."

The club was used in the 60s for rehearsals by Manchester band, The Hollies. Graham Nash, who left the Hollies and found world fame in the United States is a former member of the club.

The club provides a vital community resource to Ordsall's children, offering a wide range of social activities and education activities for all ages, including boxing, football table tennis, IT and an annual camping holiday. Vinny will also be holding music workshops for young people at the club later on this year.

The single is available to download from Apple ITunes, Amazon, Napster, eMusic, HMV, and Rhapsody,and all proceeds from the sales go to the club.

The club in St Ignatius Walk, is used by around 200 boys and girls. It retains many of its original fittings, including a brick-walled gym, tiles, and a memorial to those members killed in world wars. It opened in 1904.

To enquire about the club, or to put forward your funding proposal or donation, visit the club's website at salfordladsclub.org.uk or contact LPC Living on 0800 587 8186.

[Jukebox Jury]

Nice one Hugh, I'll get the paper myself in a bit.

Yes, we must start planning the 'Bigmouth Bikes Again, Again' or 'Bigmouth Bikes Again 2' soon!:)

Jukebox Jury

[lazy_dyke]

but how can we top last year's event
suggestions please...
a dreaded sunny day was, for me, the most fantastic thing!

[vivabob]

well you can top it by having me there this year .... i was in egypt last year :guitar:

[sweet and tender hooligan]

well you can top it by having me there this year .... i was in egypt last year :guitar:

Me too:p I would no doubt fall off my bike which would be rather funny.

[Very Moz]

One thing came to my mind when I saw the pics of "bigmouth bikes again" last year .

It is : Try to find all the people on "stop me" original video or at least some of them , try to get them involved in the ride and also edit a fanzine or web fanzine with their stories about that shoot, not for free but for a reasonable price, or donations but with a minimum price, or a pack: fanzine+t-shirt

I would buy it for sure:)

(perhaps some of them took part of the ride last time, don´t know)

well this is my idea, if you need help of any kind about it all, here I am

[Jukebox Jury]

One thing came to my mind when I saw the pics of "bigmouth bikes again" last year .

It is : Try to find all the people on "stop me" original video or at least some of them , try to get them involved in the ride and also edit a fanzine or web fanzine with their stories about that shoot, not for free but for a reasonable price, or donations but with a minimum price, or a pack: fanzine+t-shirt

I would buy it for sure:)

(perhaps some of them took part of the ride last time, don´t know)

well this is my idea, if you need help of any kind about it all, here I am


Yes one of the original riders was there and she was interviewed by the BBC news.
Agree with the Lazy Dyke, how can we top it, a bit like Manchester v Cancer, the second and third gigs have been good..... but not as good as the first one..... whatever it is, it has to be something different, not just a repeat. The media wont be bothered if it's exactly the same thing.
Maybe a London bike ride????
NOW THERE'S AN IDEA!!!!:guitar:

Jukebox Jury

[Practising Troublemaker]

If you try and make me bike around London then you shall be responsible for organising my funeral:

My grave shall read, "Died Of Exhaustion"

Would love a Manchester bike ride, so long as London was orgaised properly then that woudl be good I guess.

Love PTxx.

[Practising Troublemaker]

...Can you hire bikes in Manchester? Would save me the job of getting it down on the train.

Love PTxx.

[Jukebox Jury]

...Can you hire bikes in Manchester? Would save me the job of getting it down on the train.

Love PTxx.

PT just go for a walk around the universities with a pair of metal cutters and take your pick of all the bikes just waiting to go on a ride with you;)

Jukebox ''Off to Asda To Get The Easter Eggs'' Jury

[vivabob]

you could always hire a bike from VIVABOBS BIKE HIRE SHED

i unturn will be stealing to order ...you aint seen me right ;)

[Practising Troublemaker]

I can't wait, the ride looked amazing last time...reckon The Smyths could play again?

Love PTxx.

[sweet and tender hooligan]

Yeah i felt i really missed out the last time, and i would love to have a chance to go this time, the only thing how the hell am i going to get a bike from Edinburgh to Manchester? Do you think the National express will let one on board:p

[Jukebox Jury]

Yeah i felt i really missed out the last time, and i would love to have a chance to go this time, the only thing how the hell am i going to get a bike from Edinburgh to Manchester? Do you think the National express will let one on board:p

Both M23 and Hugh came down from Edinburgh with their bikes on the train.

Jukebox Jury

[Practising Troublemaker]

Just been talking to mum and dad who say depending on date I can get a lift with me bike in the car...saves a job I guess.

Love PTxx.

[Jukebox Jury]

Just been talking to mum and dad who say depending on date I can get a lift with me bike in the car...saves a job I guess.

Love PTxx.

Will they stay over and stand on the side of the road cheering you on saying proudly to whoever is near by
'That's our son':guitar:

Jukebox Jury

[Practising Troublemaker]

Will they stay over and stand on the side of the road cheering you on saying proudly to whoever is near by
'That's our son':guitar:

Jukebox Jury

Good god I hope not, Mum shall probably go round shops in Manchester...dad says as long as he makes a nice donation could he miss the bike ride (he is too lazy to take part plus a bit unfit) and then IF The Smyths play can he still come and see them?

Love PTxx.

[Uncleskinny]

I drove into Manc today - dropped daughter off at Manga exhibition, then took wife & son to MOSI. On the way back, I slipped down some some side streets, and hey presto, we ended up outside the SLC. My wife said "What are we doing here?". I just gave a resigned shrug.

Peter

[sweet and tender hooligan]

Both M23 and Hugh came down from Edinburgh with their bikes on the train.

Jukebox Jury

Isn't M23 and Hugh the same person?:confused:
Well i supose i would be able to do that then:)

[vicarinatutugal]

Isn't M23 and Hugh the same person?:confused:
Well i supose i would be able to do that then:)

maybe he meant Grim. :)

[Jukebox Jury]

Isn't M23 and Hugh the same person?:confused:


maybe he meant Grim. :)

Blimey - and I didn't even have a drink of alcohol last night:eek:

Yes I can confirm I meant M23 and the Grimster:guitar:

Jukebox Jury

[Practising Troublemaker]

JJ, is there a pub stop at any point to refresh our thristy bodies?

Love PTxx.

[Jukebox Jury]

JJ, is there a pub stop at any point to refresh our thristy bodies?

Love PTxx.

PT
I'm sure the above mentioned M23 and Grim can answer that question....
whilst MOST of us took the ride professionally, these two characters did a couple of unscheduled stops....:rolleyes:

Jukebox Jury

[Morrissey the 23rd]

Reminder:
SLC to feature on BBC 'Oneshow' on Wednesday the 26th of March at 7pm in a feature about on a feature, what's happened to all the youth clubs?

[Practising Troublemaker]

PT
I'm sure the above mentioned M23 and Grim can answer that question....
whilst MOST of us took the ride professionally, these two characters did a couple of unscheduled stops....:rolleyes:

Jukebox Jury

Ahhaha, fair enough. M23 and Grim...tut tut, go on JJ you wouldn't complain at the proposition of a few pints would you?

Love PTxx.

[Jukebox Jury]

Ahhaha, fair enough. M23 and Grim...tut tut, go on JJ you wouldn't complain at the proposition of a few pints would you?

Love PTxx.

Well last year I was taking up the rear:eek:
So couldn't get waylaid. This year, I shall remove myself from that responsibility and make a few unscheduled pit stops;):guitar:

Jukebox Jury

[Practising Troublemaker]

Well last year I was taking up the rear:eek:
So couldn't get waylaid. This year, I shall remove myself from that responsibility and make a few unscheduled pit stops;):guitar:

Jukebox Jury

Might have to join you :)

It can be a usual 'give the older men the money and let them go to the bar to buy the drinks I legally shouldn't be having' routine for PT :D

Love PTxx.

[lazy_dyke]

how about 'Rink: a Morrissey & Smiths roller disco?'
& look what turned up for the auction!:guitar:

[Jukebox Jury]

how about 'Rink: a Morrissey & Smiths roller disco?'
& look what turned up for the auction!:guitar:

How about a Jonathon Ross version of the album 'Rank'.
A sponsored 'Rank':D:D:D:D

Jukebox Jury

[vicarinatutugal]

How about a Jonathon Ross version of the album 'Rank'.
A sponsored 'Rank':D:D:D:D

Jukebox Jury

:eek: is this going to be just for the boys? :p

[lazy_dyke]

how will gordon burns [north west tonight local news guru] intro that?:eek:

[Jukebox Jury]

:eek: is this going to be just for the boys? :p

Absolutely NOT:horny:

how will gordon burns [north west tonight local news guru] intro that?:eek:

I've already contacted Lucy Meacock (no pun intended on her surname:D) to see if she will cover the story for Granada;)

Jukebox Jury

[lazy_dyke]

mmmm....lucy meacock on rollerskates!

[Jukebox Jury]

mmmm....lucy meacock on rollerskates!

Just Lucy Meacock:horny:

Jukebox Jury

[Grahamchard]

maybe too much beer but how about asking MOZZ to re do the SLC video:)

[Jukebox Jury]

maybe too much beer but how about asking MOZZ to re do the SLC video:)

How would that raise money though?

Jukebox (On His Way To The S'n'G) Jury

[Practising Troublemaker]

How would that raise money though?

Jukebox (On His Way To The S'n'G) Jury

Fuckin' hell, this is a late reply. By getting Moz to re-shoot the video you could limit the places to say 15 or 20 and get people to bid for their place in the video. So, you get the highest bidders riding round with Moz!

Then at the end you donate all money to SLC.

Sorted!

Love PTxx.

[sweet and tender hooligan]

Fuckin' hell, this is a late reply. By getting Moz to re-shoot the video you could limit the places to say 15 or 20 and get people to bid for their place in the video. So, you get the highest bidders riding round with Moz!

Then at the end you donate all money to SLC.

Sorted!

Love PTxx.

Do you want me to become homeless:p