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    Re: The end of Ashtons

    Quote Originally Posted by Tessalicious View Post
    It's a real shame about Ashtons, but can't say I'm surprised as I'd heard it on the cards for a while now.

    Is there any reason why Ceroc doesn't use Walthamstow Town Hall more? This is a lovely venue, from what I remember of the masked ball a couple of years back. I can only imagine that it must be quite pricey but the masked ball was run with lots of tables and so limited dancer numbers, it wouldn't be too hard to take the tables out to make room for more to dance, surely?


    With Ceroc Metro ressurecting Jive Masters maybe they will bring back the masked ball there and other events.

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    Re: The end of Ashtons

    Ashtons brings back quite a few memories from dancing..

    after all it was where i had a little run in with billy the irish bouncer when he wouldn't let me in...

    it was also where i first met Mel and Tonic, Spikey Steve, Annette, Lindyloo and many other great forumites

    and of course where i sang for the black and white ball.

    which was one of my best dance nights ever

    so long, farewell ashtons

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    Re: The end of Ashtons

    Presumably, Ceroc London are/have been busy doing what we are doing - ie racking their brains searching for a venue.

    From the few stories I have heard about searching for venues - it is not an easy task and requires a great deal of time and effort.

    Still, I guess this is one of the key responsibilities for the owner who wants to develop (or even maintain) their business.

    Are there specialists you can call on - just as some people do to find their perfect house?

    Or do they just talk to people and search the internet?

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    Re: The end of Ashtons

    Obviously, it is going to be a sad day, but nothing stays the same and I bet some other venue will rise and take over. Now it is up to each franchise to get their acts together and give us dancers what we want. One big stumbling block is the closing time restrictions. Anyway, whatever it is not the end, it's just a new beginning.

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    Re: The end of Ashtons

    Hi everyone,

    I'm new to this site, but not to Ceroc. Ashtons closing is truly sad, not just for Ceroc, but for dancing generally. It has a really long history and has always been an incredible venue.

    That said, for anyone looking for a great Ceroc venue really near to Ashtons, head over to Wembley. It has the largest floating dance floor in the country (I am told) and can hold about 300 people. It's also only about 5mins (by car) from Ashtons, and is open every Tuesday night.

    Hope to see you there sometime.

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    Re: The end of Ashtons

    I'm sooooo soooooo soooooooooooo sad about this!

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    Re: The end of Ashtons

    this is a huge disappointment! I've had some wonderful nights there over the years.I am still nostalgic for the old Ashtons-I remember several "Last Ever Ashtons" nights ,and Lindyloo managed to organise dancing every saturday night for ages before they finally brought in the bulldozers- any chance of that happeniing here,perhaps?

    I have a question - what goes on at the Troxy when the champs aren't on?

    Brent Town Hall (Wembley)is a great venue -Club Ceroc run Tuesday nights there and it is at least as big as the Galtymore,with better toilets and nice atmosphere. I gather you can't get it for a saturday for a couple of years,though(weddings),and it's very expensive.


    let's all keep looking
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    Re: The end of Ashtons

    Question...got an email from Ceroc London a few days ago listing Ashtons for June 20th, is this an oversight or just someone with a wicked sense of humour , or have they squeezed another night in before the end?

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    Re: The end of Ashtons

    Quote Originally Posted by Jay Jay View Post
    Question...got an email from Ceroc London a few days ago listing Ashtons for June 20th, is this an oversight or just someone with a wicked sense of humour , or have they squeezed another night in before the end?
    its not cut and dry at the moment......you neaver know

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    Re: The end of Ashtons

    Quote Originally Posted by fletch View Post
    its not cut and dry at the moment......you neaver know
    Thanks Fletch there is still hope for possibly one more then

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    Re: The end of Ashtons

    I have only been asked to work there til 25th May and no of no more confirmed dates as yet. Quite sure that there will be no more Ceroc after May.

    For most of the Irish this will be a very sad weekend - kind of dreading working there as people were very emotional last week.

    Have a look at the Galtymore website! there are ever pics from Ceroc when it was in the hall next door. I have found pics of me with blonde hair and sis!

    So friday 23rd could be the last time for frotting up on the balcony!

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    Re: The end of Ashtons

    Quote Originally Posted by Missy D View Post
    Have a look at the Galtymore website! there are ever pics from Ceroc when it was in the hall next door. I have found pics of me with blonde hair and sis!
    Wow what a blast from the past! So many faces I recognise, I think there's even a picture of Gerry, with slightly darker hair.

    I'm feeling very nostalgic now.

    I've got lot's of photo's of nights at Ashtons (backed up on a CD 'somehwere') I think i'm going to have a trip down memory lane later
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