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Dave Blakely and the Mike Timoney Three

My next door neighbour in the early sixties was Dave Blakeley who was the singer /compere of the old Warren night club. This was before it was converted into Quaffers Night Club.

The strange thing about Quaffers was that there were no seats in the club. Everyone just stood around in a mass crowd watching, listening and dancing to the records and the Timoney 3. The group was fantastic and provided wonderful evenings for thousands of people.

The other outstanding feature was the Viking ship in the centre of the Club from which all drinks were served.

Dave Blakeley was one of the best singer/compere in the business. Great days and nights

David Gilmartin - 23/11/12

 

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James Morrison
2 years ago
I remember Dave from the Ramada hotel in Dubai when he introduced me to the rodeo song which I still sing to this day. Then the Astoria which was a great place. I met my wife for the first time there but didn't marry her for 15 years later when we met up again
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Roy Mozley
4 years ago
Hi my names Roy mozley n in earlier years I use to look after Dave Blakeley 
Fabulous voice Fabulous entertainer 
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June Boulger
4 years ago
Hi Dave lovely to  read all the  comments  I'm your cousin  June  hope you are  OK   it's been a long time  x
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Jon Hollingworth
5 years ago
I once played on the Warren stage with Mike Timoney on an accordion during a sound check. My mother organised it, she worked there.
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Tony Bacchus
5 years ago
Reading these comments brings back memories. I worked at the Warren then on the Golf side and I can add a couple of names. The guitarist in the group was Paul Atherton, I used to play golf with him at Reddish Vale. The manager was Eric Bates.
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Jennifer Walker
5 years ago
Just wondering if anyone knew my dad. He was the drummer in the Mike Timoney Trio. George Walker.  Jenny
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Sarah Bell
6 years ago
Hello. I believe Dave Blakeley is my partner, Simon’s father. I would love to get in touch with him. Sarah Bell
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Neil Obrien
6 years ago
Regards to Dave Blakely
I used to do the lighting for the Cabaret in the Warren--great days with Tony Bennet and many others like Bob Monkhouse etc.
Good to hear that you are still alive and kicking Dave,miracles do happen.
Sorry to learn not long ago that my school friend Carol had passed away.
Sorry to end on a sad note
Neil Ob
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JOHN FRANCIS
7 years ago
TONY GARCIA   I USED TO MANAGE DAVE BLAKELY + ROCKING BERRIES/HOLLIES/FORTUNES & LOT OF OTHER ACTS...I NOW LIVE IN HENLEY IN ARDEN IN UK JUST CAUGHT UP WITH HIM IN SPAIN ...CANT BELIEVE IT IS DAVE NOW MARRIED & LIVES IN SPAIN STILL GIGGING  COME BACK TO ME AS WHEN 07802 538100   JOHN FRANCIS
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Glynis Rhodes
7 years ago
I have just been to stay with a friend in Mijas where I was introduced to Dave & his co singer Martin (akaFrank Sinatra).
Dave recognised me from the Warren/Quaffers and also Bredbury Hall. Both Dave and Martin are great as the Rat Pack. Memories!
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