Mechanical Memories Magazine

Thought I would try and list some of the machines we enjoyed playing: Sky Jump,
Conveyor, Carousel allwin, and Bryans Pyramid (really nice condition & quite rare -
but don't tell anyone) Gypsy Fortune, 3 Magic Machines, Ski Slope (impossible to
win - go try it)! Elevenses, The Answerite, Steer-a-Ball, What the Butler Saw
mutoscope, a nice allwin 24 cup and a crane. So as you can see, quite a variety of
machines.
After a visit to the beach cafe right next to Jerry's called 'Grand Junction' for fish
'n' chips (which was quite good), we headed off, jumped on a number 2 bus and
headed for the Racecourse which sits above the town with great views of the
surrounding area.
The Jukebox show is not really a slotties collectors show but it is worth a visit. A
few old American 50s cars are lined up outside, music is streaming out of the venue
speakers and quite a variety of jukeboxes, records, glassware, general memorabilia
and clothes are all on offer. It' s great to see so many restored Jukeboxes of that era.
Prices varied from sensible to silly but we enjoyed taking in the atmosphere and just
looking at the variety of items that are considered collectable these days (don't throw
anything out, it may be worth a few bob in 40 years ' time!).
Having walked the stands we drifted into the bar area where a live band, The Fire
Tones were playing some really good jive music. Nice seating areas, with a good
crowd dressed for the occasion and a dance floor with some impressive movers on
show. So we grabbed a drink, sat down and enjoyed the music, it had a real buzz to it.
Eventually we headed back into Brighton having had a really enjoyable day at both
locations. If you fancy a trip to Brighton don ' t hesitate to call in to see Jerry and after
our last couple of appalling summers I think he' s getting a little disheartened with the
limited number of visitors at the MMM Penny Arcade. So if you are on your travels
and fancy a good day out, give it a try.
Martin Larcombe
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