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02 Nov 2011

John Jewitt landlord of the man and scythe in tragic accident

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Posted By : grooverman | Comments : 21

Shocking news that Johns drowned very very sad

Just had the news from Jaycee that John has been in a drowning accident on Holiday , we were lucky enough to play at John 70th birthday and we count John and Jaycee as friends , Im sure everyon on the forum will join us in sending sincere condolances to Jaycee and family

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# Posted by Alyerpal - 02/11/2011, 18:43 (GMT)

Condolences to the family.

AYP

# Posted by Tubthumper - 02/11/2011, 18:48 (GMT)

Oh that's horrible. I've played there often and was the first drummer to get fisted from behind by his new portrait before he got the plastic cover installed. A truly nice guy. Very sad loss.

# Posted by DAKOTA - 02/11/2011, 18:53 (GMT)

Stunned ! Bloody hell Top guy to , R.I.P

# Posted by NIGHT TRAIN - 02/11/2011, 18:56 (GMT)

yeh same here! Was my 7 nights a week local at one point and always good place

# Posted by Brass Routes - 02/11/2011, 19:02 (GMT)

It was always a joy watching him enjoying the bands and having a boogie. Very sad news indeed. Condolences to Jaycee and all family and friends.

# Posted by RELOAD - 02/11/2011, 19:12 (GMT)

What sad news, I've probably played there maybe 20-30 times over the years with both reload and rusty and was always a joy to see his jigging about to the tunes and always a smile on his face. I'm with runners above, its very sad and he will be sorely missed by all who know him and play there. Mine and Reload's thoughts are with jaycee and family at this sad time...

# Posted by RELOAD - 02/11/2011, 19:15 (GMT)

*** Tubbers sorry not runners

# Posted by Stonecycle - 02/11/2011, 19:17 (GMT)

Never had the opportunity to play there but very sad news. Our sincerest condolences to his family.

# Posted by Poundstone - 02/11/2011, 19:41 (GMT)

Terrible news. Condolences to all. Had many a nice night in there.

Frankie

# Posted by Jez (Route 69) - 02/11/2011, 19:48 (GMT)

Sincere condolences to his family. Never played (or watched a band) in there but had many a pint

# Posted by Idle Promise - 02/11/2011, 19:50 (GMT)

Very sad news he was one of Boltons great landlords and a very nice man

# Posted by JOHNNY MEERKAT - 02/11/2011, 20:16 (GMT)

What sad news, a lovely fella who made everyone welome at the scythe. My thoughts are with Jaycee and the family

# Posted by 45's - 02/11/2011, 21:25 (GMT)

Really sad news indeed.

Condolences to the family.

R.I.P John,

The 45's.

# Posted by bridgewater blues band - 02/11/2011, 22:36 (GMT)

Cant believe this news. John was a great bloke and landlord, had many great nights in there too, condolences to Jaycee and family, thinking of you.Sad sad loss.

# Posted by Itchy Chipmunk - 03/11/2011, 01:28 (GMT)

wow awful news ...
RIP ! sad loss

# Posted by The Dawg - 03/11/2011, 09:15 (GMT)

This has blown me away, always have a good long chat with John when we play there. Absolutely gutted for John, his family and friends. If ever a man was a live music lover, John had a passion for bands.

Stunned tbh. RIP.

# Posted by Midnite Johnny Band - 03/11/2011, 09:45 (GMT)

John Was A Really Great Guy...When I first came to the UK The Man & Scythe was the first bar I had a drink in..Thats when I met him...John was very proud of his bar..He gave my wife and I the grand tour and told us all about the history of the place...He also gave me my first Pub gig here in the UK.....I can't express how sad this makes me to hear this terrible news...

~MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO JAYCEE AND ALL HIS FAMILY~

~REST IN PEACE PAL~

Midnite Johnny......

# Posted by Stu (dose) - 03/11/2011, 10:25 (GMT)

I never met John but from the comments placed on here it's clear he was a kind man who has left meny people with great memories.

Sincere condolences to his family and those who knew him.

RIP

# Posted by John Wilkinson: - 03/11/2011, 10:54 (GMT)

"I never met John but from the comments placed on here it's clear he was a kind man who has left meny people with great memories.

Sincere condolences to his family and those who knew him.

RIP "

Says all I wanted to say.

God bless John

# Posted by Tubthumper - 03/11/2011, 11:56 (GMT)

www.theboltonnews.co.uk/.../

# Posted by MICK NASH - 03/11/2011, 13:57 (GMT)

Sincere condolences.
I'd never met John but this is shocking news.
MN

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