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Post by Lisa on Sept 26, 2007 9:11:19 GMT -1
Hi Normal Welcome to the Chatline and Manmates. There are loads of members here on the Chatline who ALL have great memories of Belle View. Keep logging on and you'lll get a few responses, hopefully. If I remember correctly, one of our members used to work as a waiter at Belle View so watch this space. Glad to see you on the Chatline.
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Post by lin on Sept 26, 2007 9:19:09 GMT -1
HI NORMA..WELCOME TO MANMATES AND CHATLINE... WE WERE ALWAYS AT BELLE VUE AS KIDS, BUT I MOVED DOWN SOUTH WHEN I WAS SEVEN, BUT USED TO GO BACK TO MANCHESTER SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR, I EVENTUALLY MARRIED AND HAD KIDS OF MY OWN, AND USED TO TAKE THEM THERE AS WELL. SUCH A PITY IT'S NO LONGER THERE AS I'M SURE IT WOULD STILL BE A BIG ATTRACTION.  |
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Post by OLLY on Sept 26, 2007 13:23:37 GMT -1
hiya norma, I used to work at bellevue, gardener during day, waiter at night, I was based at the kent suite, but as you know any big functions you were drafted in, did you do any kellogs does, they had them in the cumberland, but used to open the windermere as well to accomodate them, 1200 hundred people Ive seen at there does, and like during the day I used to make the displays for the suites, palm trees ,flowers, carnations on the tables, thing was, this was in between 1959-1963 not sure now,exact I also have fond memories of Belle Vue. We used to go to Top Twenty Club every Sunday night. You got to see all the top groups. Also I did bar work there in the late sixties names I remember Ivy & Irene working on the Cumberland suite where they had some excellent functions |
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Post by lin on Sept 26, 2007 13:40:31 GMT -1
WHO'S A CLEVER LITTLE SO AND SO THEN? A MAN OF MANY TALENTS OLLY  |
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Post by OLLY on Sept 26, 2007 15:07:38 GMT -1
hey lin, lisa will never get people to stay and chat, calling her NORMAL  |
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Post by OLLY on Sept 26, 2007 15:08:33 GMT -1
a mean how many`s normal hey lin, lisa will never get people to stay and chat, calling her NORMAL |
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Post by lin on Sept 26, 2007 15:13:53 GMT -1
OLLY NOW YOU ARE MAKING ME LAUGH, YOU AND BODZY ARE A RIGHT PAIR TOGETHER ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by norma on Sept 27, 2007 11:32:50 GMT -1
Cant say I rememberKellogs specifically but there were lots of others eg tesco, Taxi drivers, showmen, brighter homes exhibition & many others. y fiance at the time also worked as a waiter. The bar manager was I think Irene Slaven
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Post by OLLY on Sept 27, 2007 12:11:26 GMT -1
was after my time there norma, the bar manager for all the bars was eugene mitchell, when my friend and I used to finish early say a union meeting, we thought, well, were dress up nice thingyy bow white shirt, black coat, and pants, so we used to go to another suite, where it was swinging we.... had.....some....fun....then.. till eugene did his rounds, spot us finger up, OUT Cant say I rememberKellogs specifically but there were lots of others eg tesco, Taxi drivers, showmen, brighter homes exhibition & many others. y fiance at the time also worked as a waiter. The bar manager was I think Irene Slaven |
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Post by norma on Sept 27, 2007 12:33:07 GMT -1
Has anyone got any info on Belle Vue Greyhounds stadium in earlier years, I believe my grandad used to be a dog trainer there
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Post by Mike on Sept 27, 2007 15:13:12 GMT -1
Hi everyone, I went on Smithfield Market on Sunday and bought 3 DVDs called the history of Belle Vue !,2&3 also a DVD called Gorton ,Past and Present , they make magic viewing kept me glued to the PC for hours ,I worked at Belle Vue for a while on the dodge-um cars and I remember all the free and easy girls coming to the Crooked House for their french kisses,,and what was that one that blew your skirts up when you came in the door?? Ah the joys of youth bodzy Hi Bodzy, as i have not been to the market when is it open and do i get in from Aston old road side? Is it like a flea market? do they not do fruit and veg there any more? and last thing How much did they cost? I love stuff like that and might try and get over that side of town next weekend if i can. Migky |
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Post by Casso on Sept 27, 2007 17:44:17 GMT -1
Hi Norma, If your grandad was called Hubert Thornton he was our next door neighbour in Gloucester St, off Cross St as was, for many years. If he wasn't - sorry I spoke!
Cass
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Post by norma on Sept 28, 2007 9:21:29 GMT -1
Casso - no worries he was Ernie Darbyshire & I think he lived on Broom Lane Levenshulme. Probably before Huberts time
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Post by prof on Oct 18, 2007 5:34:41 GMT -1
Hi, Isaw in the guest book Mary Howarth was asking if anybody remembered Johnny's marching girls or the show "the storming of Quebec" on firework island. My cousin Leonard Crockford, married one of the girls - a lovely girl called Ann. Len lived in Thomas Street Gorton. They moved to Australia and then to New Zealand.
The shows on firework island were fantastic for the time. I used to watch it every week after the wrestling. I knew every line. The other show I remember was "the relief of Lucknow"
The firework displays were wonderful and could be seen and heard for miles. We could see the rockets from our back bedroom window in Openshaw.
The Johnny was Johnny Hoskins the manager of the Aces.
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Post by OLLY on Oct 18, 2007 7:34:32 GMT -1
HIYA PROF :)IF YOU GET A CHANCE TO GET HOLD OF THE DVD`S OF GORTN AND BELLEVUE, THEY SHOW MARCHING GIRLS ON THERE |
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Post by OLLY on Oct 18, 2007 8:15:17 GMT -1
HI PROF, I SUPPOSE YOU HAVE SEEN THE PUPIL LIST AND SCHOOL PHOTOS OF ELYSIAN STREET.......... AND DONT WE HAVE ANOTHER MEMBER WHO LIVED ON SOUTH STREET OPENSHAW [quote author=prof board=general thread=1184401591 post=1192689281 |
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Post by prof on Oct 20, 2007 5:58:59 GMT -1
Hi Olly,
Yes I have seen the photos of Elysian Street School on Friends Reunited and I am in touch with a few people through Friends. I have not found the other member on manmates who is from South Street.
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Post by OLLY on Oct 20, 2007 6:29:08 GMT -1
PROF,..IF..YOU.. GO INTO MEMBERS PHOTOS,...TOP BOARD...ON THE NEXT PAGE SCROLL DOWN TO OPENSHAW,,.. HE`S THERE, MY NEPHEW WENT TO THAT SCHOOL ALSO, JOHN CUTTS, WHO LIVES IN AUSTRALIA NOW, Hi Olly, Yes I have seen the photos of Elysian Street School on Friends Reunited and I am in touch with a few people through Friends. I have not found the other member on manmates who is from South Street. |
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Post by frankbuxton on Nov 8, 2007 10:38:25 GMT -1
My mam and dad used to take us to Belle Vue when we were kids on the rides, to the zoo and to see the fireworks display in the winter months. When they couldn't afford to take us we could see the fireworks for free from up the railings that went round our school yard. Hague St in Newton Hweath. Frank Buxton
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Post by misschampers on Dec 28, 2007 14:46:58 GMT -1
I vaguely going to Belle Vue when I was about 5 yrs old. I know they closed the Zoo and amusements but isn't it still open for dog racing?
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Post by bodzy3 on Dec 28, 2007 15:21:00 GMT -1
I vaguely going to Belle Vue when I was about 5 yrs old. I know they closed the Zoo and amusements but isn't it still open for dog racing? Yes Yes Yes the dog racing is still thereon Kirkmanshulme Lane , top end near Mount road , are you from Gorton  |
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Post by Lisa on Dec 28, 2007 15:37:25 GMT -1
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO AVROS ALL THE WAY OVER THERE IN CANADA. HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY FROM ALL YOUR FRIENDS ON MM.  |
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Post by misschampers on Dec 31, 2007 16:55:19 GMT -1
I vaguely going to Belle Vue when I was about 5 yrs old. I know they closed the Zoo and amusements but isn't it still open for dog racing? Yes Yes Yes the dog racing is still thereon Kirkmanshulme Lane , top end near Mount road , are you from Gorton No i'm not from Gorton I'm from Droylsden but left when I was 7. My grandfather lives in Gorton, Aysgarth Ave in Abbey Hey and so did my mum and auntie until they married and moved to different parts of Manc. |
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Post by tonymarley on Jan 4, 2008 15:08:05 GMT -1
hi lisa i enjoyed my chrismas yes madame i wrote that poem i toou jasper out for a wablu nd i got a nice present i took their presents round two nice ornaments i watched a film about old boxers foltd patterson aganst rick lake my sister bought my tea round last night her names margaret when i got up i was playing unchainrs melody by the righteous brothers went to the paper shop i got the sun the manchester evening news and a bottle of milk. my sister rang me up this morning called pat all the best tony xxx poem i think you are nice yuor eyes shine like diamonds till the end of time i bought mandy a nice present ibought elaine anice present i bought david a nice present we will meet undr the syars ;D    |
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Post by Lisa on Jan 4, 2008 15:47:29 GMT -1
Hi Tony Marley, How lovely to see you on the Chatboard after a long while. How are you Tony? It sounds like you had a great Christmas being looked after by your sister and I hope they all enjoyed their presents. What presents did you get? Are you still writing your poems? It would be nice to see one of the poems here on the Chatboard if you have the time. Take care Tony and hope to hear from you again soon.
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Post by kentwalton on Jan 11, 2008 1:04:39 GMT -1
I work at Gala Bingo at Belle Vue . Apparently that is where the pond used to be which could explain why there is problems where we have to watch for flooding in the cellar when it rains.
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Post by maggimiller on Jan 20, 2008 9:51:00 GMT -1
Hi Norma. I used to love the Top Twenty club.....was it top twenty or Top Ten? Jimmy Saville/Dave Eager used to DJ with Jimmy arriving in his bubble car or Rolls Royce. Saw some top groups there too over the years. Sat nights at the Queen Elizabeth were my favourites, just dancing all night long to tamla motown it was fab. My friends and I also worked at the Cumberland and Queen Elizabeth bars for some extra money, that would have been 1968/69. We did a spot of bar work at the Kings Hall with the wrestling crowd too.
Those days and nights at belle vue were some of the happiest times me and my friends had.
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Post by dotty on Jan 21, 2008 17:13:49 GMT -1
hi all yes many memories of belle vue as kids we went with our mam & dad on a whit friday i loved the roller skateing rink and the circus
when i was older
i sang in the cumberland suite ,
we used to hold the
MECCA COMMAND SHOWS THERE GREAT ATMOSPHERE
I WAS THE CHAIRPERSON OF MECCA FOR A WHILE
SEEMS LIKE A HUNDRED YEARS AGO NOW BUT HAPPY DAYS
DOES ANYONE APART FROM MARTIN REMMEBER IT
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Post by Lisa on Jan 21, 2008 17:24:08 GMT -1
Hi Dotty, I think every sane Mancunian has lovely memories of Belle View. Everyone seemed to flock there at WhitSun and, even though my pocket money had run out, I still stayed until very later. I also went dancing at the Elizabethan Suite on a Saturday. I remember the revolving stage with the Orchestra going off for their break. The bars were always packed and if you found an empty table you thought you'd struck gold. I remember only drinking then for the thirst - Shandy, then back to the ballroom to dance until my feet hurt. The Ladies' Room smelled of Miner's Hair Lacquer which made your hair like cardboard, especially if it rained, and you had to queue just to get to the mirrors !!! If you look on the Belle View Thread you can see my experiences in the Crooked House - x-rated of course!!!!! Oh, how innocent I was then. I'd give a fortune for some of that innocence now.......  |
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Post by bilco on Jan 23, 2008 11:20:25 GMT -1
Do any old codgers out there remember Old Tyme dancing in the Elisabethan Tues/Thurs in the early 50's? A crowd of us used to meet just inside the entrance and it was handy if you was a singleton cos there was always lots of unattached girls for partners. Indeed, I met my wife there. We also went dancing at Gorton Con Club, North Rd. Co-op and Levvie Baths. Happy days..Bill
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