Chris M Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docmel Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted July 15, 2004 Author Share Posted July 15, 2004 Thanks Mark , Wonder if the Church is still standing ? Or did the Foundations weaken the foundations !!! I'll get me coat cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holberry Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docmel Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holberry Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mickyboy Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted January 17, 2005 Author Share Posted January 17, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mickyboy Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desy Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 Paul lived and probably still does up Killamarsh. He managed Admiral juniors football teamabout 10 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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