stoneywood social club, Aberdeen - April 09

[Alir147]

Right folks. Visited this place with 8333696 (Gorecki) the other day. First impressions are that it is a bit of a dump and really quite small, but after some comedy entrance techniques, a man in a van and a near miss - we were in, and were quite pleasantly surprised.

we're led to believe this was the social club for the nearby paper mill of the same name. Having visited a live paper mill recently and seen the characters that were there, i can imagine this place would have once been the scene of many lively, banter-filled nights.

It obviously wasn't to be though and in 2004, the doors closed for the last time. As i've mentioned, it's quite a tardis.

the place was completely pitch black inside for most of it, so focussing was a hassle. hence i don;t have any photos of the changing rooms, kitchens, sauna, offices or any of the pool table rooms.

initial impressions

snooker table - would have loved to have given it a good home

one of three lounges

the mini theatre

seating near the stage

photos of former clients

the squash courts

the end of an era

 

[jonney]

Nice report. If that had been round here and derelict for so long it would have been a burnt out shell by now. I'd love the snooker table too but no where to put it.

 

[Seahorse]

I had a squint at this just before Christmas but couldn't find a way in. Nice one you two.

 

[Alir147]

I had a squint at this just before Christmas but couldn't find a way in. Nice one you two.

we've got neds to thank for this one I think!

 

[daddybear]

was brian potter not in there trying to re-open the phoenix club.typical social club rules though "no standing at the bar" well how you supposed to get a drink then lol

 

[Seahorse]

we've got neds to thank for this one I think!

As is so often the case.

Oh, aye. Nearly forgot. Did you see my update? The Cruden Bay school explore is blown out the water. It's been demo'd. Soz mate.

 

[Alir147]

As is so often the case.

Oh, aye. Nearly forgot. Did you see my update? The Cruden Bay school explore is blown out the water. It's been demo'd. Soz mate.

aw wow that's quite unexpected. i thought it might have been listed or something. that's a shame!

 

[Seahorse]

Me too. I went down to see how the dodgy door frame was doing, and found they were putting up bloody houses.

Shows how out of touch I've been with planning lately.

 

[Bryag]

Nice to see you out and about again Ali!

Didi you organise this one, or were you purely just offering advice to yourself

 

[Alir147]

Nice to see you out and about again Ali!

Didi you organise this one, or were you purely just offering advice to yourself

oh it was left in gorecki's capable hands to organise this one so i wasn't given the chance to show off the best of my non-organisational organising. my excellent inbuilt sat nav skils also didn't get a chance to fully shine either!

by the way, my "current climate" has just become clear again!

 

[Gorecki]

This was one of the best places i've done in ages!
some of my photos :fall out the windowshirazzzz

 

[zimbob]

Nice one, guy and gal

Good to see you oot'n'aboot again

by the way, my "current climate" has just become clear again!

That's good news mate :thumb:

I'm planning to return to a certain Mill in the Granite City, if you fancy it, due to my knackeredness last time

 

[Alir147]

Nice one, guy and gal

Good to see you oot'n'aboot again



That's good news mate :thumb:

I'm planning to return to a certain Mill in the Granite City, if you fancy it, due to my knackeredness last time

i was actually thinking last night i really need to get back in, so definitely up for that! just give me a shout if / when you fancy it.