Danram 0 Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Post #18 For some reason the Romanian lady left a lasting impression with me even after all these years, believe she was billed as Miss Rodeka or something like that. Seem to recall that McArthur park and Street Life were about all she did. Ah, the good old days, it's making me nostalgic for chicken in a basket... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joleahy 0 Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 I have only just come across this topic and just joined this forum and like so many others I stayed at the Musters Hotel in 1979 for a short time and enjoyed the nightly entertainment. I understand from the various posts that the hotel no longer exists, however I would like to know what is currently on the site and also the street number in Musters Rd at which the hotel was located. I will be in Nottingham for the first time in many years in March (I live in Australia) and will be visiting a number of old haunts and the Musters Hotel would be good to add to the list. Thanks to anyone who can provide the information - joleahy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tommyt999 0 Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 How wonderfull to read such an eloquent rendition of the past. Thank you Rex. I dont think that you will remember me, my name is Tom Racher, my brother, Frank Racher and I were regulars at the Musters. We were good friends with your Mother and most of the staff at that time. Spent many happy hours in the late night bar. I rented the top floor of the house next door where Charles met his demise. At that time you were married to Jean I think it was and had a a child. I left England in 1975 for the middle east. I have spent the last (36) years in America. I now live between Napa and San Francisco. Would love to reminisce with you, get back if you can. Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Mills 18 Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 I'm a bit late on this topic! The Musters Hotel was a big part of my life from ca1969 through 1978. With my mate Ray, I was involved with the sound and lighting and also a DJ on the Thursday and Saturday nights. The disco just sort of happened after Rex bought the kit to provide incidental music for functions in the Ballroom. I remember all the resident comperes, but a lot of the names now escape me - Peter Lee (chose his stage name from the northern town), Roger l'Idiot (and his wife Ce), Chris Peters (I married his daughter - which was when I was instructed to retire!). There was one compere we had a custard-pie fight with - I spent all that day mixing up buckets of 'custard' in my parents' back yard. That was the same night as Freddy and the Dreamers appeared. Oh yes, and the Sunday lunchtime talent shows; they were fun. I've got some of the weekly programmes; must hunt them out. Dave (Noddy, as christened by Roger L'Idiot) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,464 Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 This far into the thread and still no photo of the Musters Club. This is the closest I can find so far; the Musters Hotel is the flat-roof building on the far left. It has since been demolished and replaced by housing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Enigma. 1,533 Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Musters Rd, Musters Hotel c1990 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,464 Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 And now we've covered the place from both sides. The big, older houses to the side have also long gone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Mills 18 Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 The original Musters Hotel was on Patrick Road (at the left of those photos) opposite the Methodist Church. The flat roofed part was built in the early 1970s to connect the old hotel to the house at the right, which was also owned by the Harveys. At the right of the photos is the Nottingham High School, and then the next house was also part of the Harvey Estate. Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Mills 18 Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Here's a pic of RoRo. Someone mentioned her, but I can't find it now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Mills 18 Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 On 22/04/2017 at 6:16 PM, Dave Mills said: ... the Trumpet is Eddie Driscoll (father of Julie Driscoll) ... Correction: It is Reg Driscoll. Eddie was the Sax player. Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colwickite 35 Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Hi folks. I write for the Nottingham Bygones magazine these days and there is to be a special edition out in July covering the heady mid 1960's days. That was when I worked at the Musters and in those days, last orders were 10pm if my memory serves me, but discotheque's were popping up everywhere and I've written a column about the days of the Hippo, Society and Pigalle clubs. On Friday nights a flotilla of the in crowds cars headed by Norman Harvey's Rolls Royce set off to one of these after hours clubs. In particular recall Gael Pilkington and his brother Robin who owned a narrow boat moored pretty close to the Boat Club. They often had parties there. So watch out for the column, I hope it brings back some lovely memories for you all. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chilwell Rocker 3 Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Re the Musters Hotel there seems to be some confusion. Some name the owner as Rex Harvey and some Norman Harvey. Which is correct or are they brothers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,464 Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 It's explained in several posts. They are father and son. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stevie Ray 0 Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 I remember the Musters from my days working in Nottingham in the early 80s, my boss had a contract to refurbish a big printing works (I think) in Beechdale Road and he employed a lot of local lads as well as us. The locals introduced us to Musters one Thursday night and from then on we went every Thursday it was something we looked forward to after working til 10pm the rest of the week. I cant remember many of the act but Brian & Michael of Matchstalk men fame was one and a comedienne Lyne someone from Coronation St another, I think the compare/comedians name was Jason. We always went in to the restaurant after for a meal and a few late beers after the cabaret finished great memories and good to see others remember it fondly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Lyne Perry? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,532 Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 As I have said before on this thread or another one like it. My Father was Rex Harvey - but not that one When we first had a telephone in, in the early 70's my mother would answer the phone and someone would say 'Is that Rex Harvey at the Musters Hotel?' My Mother was left wondering what my dad had been up to! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stevie Ray 0 Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Lynne Perry that's her very blue if I remember correctly and very drunk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Mills 18 Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 I posted a few pictures from my Musters album, but there was zero feedback. As you see; Photobucket has taken them down. If there is any genuine interest in the photos I'll do something about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,464 Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 It would be great if you re-posted them again. Just because there was no feedback, it doesn't mean that no-one was interested or bothered. People will be browsing Nottstalgia for no specific reason and come across something like that which they'll look at for a few minutes. They might not know anything about the subject or have any personal memories of it, but they'll be interested. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Don't give up Mr Mills I did show my 90 year old Father your photos which jogged some memories & stories from him, I'm surprised Joy James as not back on she's the Musters Club specialist, I have found if you have anything interesting on Nottingham to post try around 5pm all the word/game gang nip off for their afternoon nap, anything good posted early morning will be buried. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Mills 18 Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Thanks for giving me some encouragement. I'll repost my photos. If you like them please click the heart icon on the right Here's a pic of RoRo Terry. Someone mentioned her. Recognise anybody? I know that the pianist on the left is Bob Taggart, the Trumpet is Reg Driscoll (father of Julie Driscoll), Eddie was the sax player, but who are the rest? Here's Norman and Iris Harvey. Terry Dynam and Roger L'Idiot. Roger L'Idiot in a Rag Day stunt (Nottingham Evening Post 28 Oct 1970). 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Mills 18 Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Penny Wise (ake Tuppence!) She had a good friend who was a singer and who's name escapes me. Is this Cliff Worall - sorry it's a poor photo. Laurie Montgomery Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Dave, can you remember a singer/comedian called Peter Lee? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Mills 18 Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Denshaw; Oh yes I remember Peter Lea well; he was slightly disabled, but never let that define him. He had a remarkable wit and a wicked sense of humour. He was at The Musters after Roger L'Idiot and until 1976. I've searched my stuff and I don't seem to have a picture of him. But while searching I found these: Tammy Jones - from Opportunity Knocks; reached #5 in the charts with 'Let Me Try Again' in 1975. She was at the Musters at the same time as John Paul Joans (#25 with 'Man From Nazareth' in 1970-71). They both lodged in the Hotel for a while. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Mills 18 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Cliff; nor to be confused with other towns called Nottingham - in the US and Canada :-) I just found a photo of Chris Peters (1935-2012). He was the Compere from May 1876 to 1978 (ish). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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