Popular disco nights set to return for over 50s at Blue Lagoon at Hilsea Lido

POPULAR disco nights are set to return to the Blue Lagoon - but instead of being aimed at the over-30s they will now be for the over-50s now time has moved on.
Belinda Dickins
By Belinda Dickins
Published 19th Feb 2020, 16:39 BST
Updated 19th Feb 2020, 20:17 BST
Regular over 50s discos will be featured at the Blue Lagoon next to Hilsea Lido as the public called for 'singles' over 30s nights to return. Pictured: Host Denis Kaye in his heyday advising one of the guests of the new smoking ban that was introduced at this event some time prior to legislationRegular over 50s discos will be featured at the Blue Lagoon next to Hilsea Lido as the public called for 'singles' over 30s nights to return. Pictured: Host Denis Kaye in his heyday advising one of the guests of the new smoking ban that was introduced at this event some time prior to legislation
Regular over 50s discos will be featured at the Blue Lagoon next to Hilsea Lido as the public called for 'singles' over 30s nights to return. Pictured: Host Denis Kaye in his heyday advising one of the guests of the new smoking ban that was introduced at this event some time prior to legislation

Regularly packed-out events for the over-30s took place at the venue next to Hilsea Lido throughout the ’90s, seeing many relationships founded to the music of DJs of the day such as Pete Travers, Nolan Davis and Dean Stuart.

The Blue Lagoon, which now boasts a weekend tea room, holds regular events including the popular feature of Big Band Music on Sunday lunchtimes and a regular northern soul night which returned in 2018.

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While some events have been reinstated, the over-30s disco, previously known as ‘singles night’, has been notably absent from the new line-up.

The organiser of this night was Denis Kaye who also hosted an over-30s Sunday Club and the Portsmouth Rock and Roll Club at the Blue Lagoon.

After moving into music magazines, live music promotion and then taking a break to recharge his entertaining batteries, Denis is now returning to the Blue Lagoon with a regular Club-50 event on the second Wednesday of every month.

He said: ‘We had a great time at this famous old venue back in the ’90s and it feels wonderful to bring this event back to its spiritual home.’

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Tim Cox, manager of the Blue Lagoon, is also excited to host these events.

He and his family have been working with the Hilsea Lido Pool for the People Trust since early 2018 to help rekindle excitement for the facilities at Hilsea.

Tim, who is frequently asked if the discos will return, said: ‘We’re very happy to have Denis back and to give the people with those fond memories a chance to rekindle the excitement they remember.’

Denis added: ‘We may be a little older but we still know how to enjoy ourselves providing the atmosphere is right and the music prompts a few memories!’

The first Club-50 event at The Blue Lagoon will take place on Wednesday, March 11,, costing £4 for members and £5 for those planning to join. For more, visit club-50.co.uk.

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