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HAVE I just wanted to reach out Stanley St Andrews - cornerstone of the
Kindness
Russ ‘Sacko’ Saxton
corner
to lose its rector
YOUR the lady who kindly paid for Hello everyone, we at St. There will be various stalls, I was shocked and sad- To learn that Sacko is no
with a big THANK YOU to
local music scene
my daughter’s baking shop-
tombola, raffle, crafts and
Andrews hope that you are
ping and sweets at Shipley
all well and are not suffer-
others. An activity for the
View Post Office.
children will also be avail-
ing too much from the sud-
My daughter’s card kept
SAY being declined - turned out it den bombardment of ads able. Entry is just £1 with dened to hear of the death longer gonna be with us is
heartbreaking. It truly is a
of Russell Saxton.
children free. We would
for Christmas on the telly.
had expired!
massive loss to this area and
very much like to welcome
My first ever local rock gig
Much is happening at St.
I am overwhelmed by such
just music in general.
you to enjoy a bit of pre
was in 1990.... Russ ‘Sacko’
kindness from a stranger.
Andrews behind the scenes
Thanks for all you did fella.
Christmas atmosphere.
Saxton was on guitar.
Thank you so much.
as we look to the future.
Zoe Ravenwood
The main news is that we
hearts at the local Rock
this festive season of peace
ever did of a local band for
shall be losing our Rector, As we rapidly approach One of the first reviews I You’ll always be in our
Show!
Gill, early in the new year. and goodwill we wish all of a fanzine a few years later Rob Lane
This will inevitably mean you good health and God’s featured a band with Russ
some adjustments to ser- blessing. Stay safe every- ‘Sacko’ Saxton on guitar.
Every week I buy a Big Issue vices due to the decrease in body! When we started our Poison
from a seller and give him a staff to hold them. Richard Hancock, Tribute Band over ten years
couple of quid extra, also get At this time, it is uncertain Stanley St. Andrews PCC. ago, one of the first people
him a cup of coffee. But this how this will work out but to reach out with advice on
is not about me. we will do our best to keep venues in the local area was
The other day I went to him you informed. Russ ‘Sacko’ Saxton!
and he said: “You’re wanted The sub committee which To say that Sacko was a
in the coffee shop.” He is looking at the future, has cornerstone of the local
sounded serious so I went been meeting and it has music scene for the last few
in the coffee shop. To my been decided to leaflet every Proud of the decades is a huge under-
surprise there was cup of house in the village, so that way our town statement. It was almost a
coffee waiting for me. The rite of passage that if you
girl in the shop told me he’d everyone will be acquaint- remembers
Get in touch with won £20 on a scratch card ed with the situation at St. were a local kid with some
rock and roll dreams in the
your views and decided he was going to Andrews. I love this town and the Amber Valley/Erewash
turn out and atmosphere on
It is hoped to include details
By email preferably: treat me for a change. of services over Christmas. Remembrance Sunday. Valley area then you would
His face was an absolute
letters@ilkestonlife.com picture as he told me that it One thing that is certain is The community always certainly cross paths with
By post: had made him happy that the pre Christmas coffee comes together from the him at some point and he
babies to the pensioners.
would have an effect on the
The Editor, Ilkeston Life, I’d had a nice surprise and it morning which will be held So proud to be part of it for things you did and would in- Russ ‘Sacko’ Saxton, guitar
in the Village Hall on Satur-
1 Bath Street, Ilkeston, was his way of showing his day 11th December from 10 my grandad. spire or educate you in some teacher, performer and the
appreciation for the coffees
man behind Sack Sabbath, the
Derbyshire DE7 8AH and the chats. NAW until 12. Sam Fretwell (on Facebook) way, however big or small. Black Sabbath tribute band.