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The Ark - Soul Night - Late Sixties

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Talking with some old mates a few weeks ago.

We were all into Soul Music in the late Sixties.

 

One night we heard of a Soul Night at a place called the ARK

somewhere in the Netherthorpe area.

 

Went a few times - they played some good music.

In fact everytime I hear "I Thank You" by Sam & Dave I think

of the place.

 

But we turned up one Friday night and depite the posters it was

closed.

 

I think it was in a Church Hall , anyone else recall this venue ?

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Yep I remember The Ark.

 

It was located on Roebuck Road which is just off Crookesmoor Road.

 

I used to go most weeks as I only lived round the corner

 

You are right it was the church hall belonging to St. Nathanials Church next door.

 

If I remember it closed down cus the neighbours complained about the noise or something.

 

Mark

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Thanks Mark ,

Wonder if the Church is still standing ?

 

Or did the Foundations weaken the foundations !!!

 

 

I'll get me coat

 

cheers Chris

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hi , i rember the ark very well up the road from my old school crookesmoore quite often had live bands promoted by the metcalf twins ( early versions of the stringfellows ) not quite as successful. we used go every friday on our lambretta`s listen to the first spot nip down to the ashberry pub for quick under age half of beer

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The Metcalf twins - what happened to them?

 

They used to live opposite the hall if I remember correctly

 

I went to Crookesmoor school with their younger brother, Tim.

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Originally posted by docmel

The Metcalf twins - what happened to them?

 

They used to live opposite the hall if I remember correctly

 

I went to Crookesmoor school with their younger brother, Tim.

 

they got a part in tin tin i think " oh no that was the thompson twins

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Guest Mickyboy

Must have been in the Ark about the same time as Chis M as I thank you reminds me of it too.also Revolution by the Beatles [Not very souly] and' Its getting mighty crowded' by Betty Everette

 

Does any remember someone called Sebastian who people used to take the P... out who used to dance on stage.

 

 

Anyone remember the Speakeasy at Darnall

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I can recall a few dancers who fancied themselves

at the Ark. As at all venues some were good and others

thought they were.

I was a crap dancer - and I knew it - so I was a watcher !

 

Thev only "dancer" from the Ark I remember was a tall

blonde guy who attracted a lot of female attention.

 

Some good music played though.

 

Take me bak -great days.

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Guest Mickyboy

Tall blonde guy at Ark was probably called Curly. I dont know his real name but I do remember him getting a good seeing to by one of 'The Darnall Mob' at the Speakeasy in Darnall

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Paul lived and probably still does up Killamarsh. He managed Admiral juniors football teamabout 10 years ago.

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Great days at the Ark. Lots of fun and good music. Northern Soul and Motown primarily. There was also games and competitions which kept the mood high.

I recall one occasion when the DJ offered a prize for the first pair of knickers to be brought to him up on the stage. I think Susan Atherton won it.

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Originally posted by docmel

The Metcalf twins - what happened to them?

 

They used to live opposite the hall if I remember correctly

 

I went to Crookesmoor school with their younger brother, Tim.

 

I'm Peter Metcalfe's son, Just printed this thread for him, sure he'll be posting on here soon.

 

BTW Tim now run's a pub!

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