Glyn, do you also remember the other nightclubs around at the same time? The Bird's Nest was popular with anyone who loved James Brown and other soul artists. I also remember a club in Montpelier Road called The Montpelier Rooms. It was in a large house and was only open for a short while, before being knocked down and flats built in its place. The dancing was in the basement. The other club we used to frequent was in West Street (near the top) called The VIP Club, which also had a 2am licence.

I remember Sherries in the 70s, so I probably saw you Glyn. My mum used to go to Sherries when she was young, although I am not sure that it was called Sherries then, but she said that a lot of lads from London would come down and there were razor fights with the Brighton boys. I used to go to Sherries on a Friday and Saturday evening, I loved it. Visited the Birds Nest a couple of times - wasn't that in Queens Road? Does anyone remember the name of the place that all the 'hairies' used to go to next to a cinema right by the Clock Tower in Brighton? You would be in the cinema watching a film and all you could hear was the heavy metal in the next door converted church. It was by the arcade that used to be in Western Road near M&S.

I was a regular at 'Toms' (Tom & Jerry's) in the 70's. Friday and saturdays were the dress up nights when guys needed to wear a tie and you also had to eat the free meal provided. It was only a cheap burger and chips but it was all in the licensing laws. Sunday was a free night, in fact all nights were free apart from Fri/Sat. I found all the staff (including dancers!) very friendly. There were a few times when I was the worse for wear but never any trouble and always welcomed back. Can't remember all the names but Martin Peters was one of the DJ's. It was not unusual in summer, to dash straight from Sherrys for a dip in the sea. I met my Mrs on a NYE in Sherrys and one of my lads worked there when it was Creation.