[Ian F Smith]

Hi Steve
Good that you remember Gideons Way, I played keyboard and Guitar with the band and we had some great times up at the "Con". The fact that they had some great headline bands on Saturdays was brilliant for Accrington, it was a superb venue and sadly no longer. I remember the stairs well and carrying my Vox amp all the way up as well as some of Jims drum kit, happy days. My Dad was a lifelong member and kept the bar going downstairs as well when he got over from Clayton.

Ian Smith