THESE days, DJs have names like Judge Jules, Jnr J or Dirty Groove. But York boasts probably the only DJ in the world called Alf.

Because of popular demand Alf Redpath is to play the Crescent Working Men's Club in York tomorrow only 40 years since his last gig there.

Back in the Sixties young revellers twisted and shouted to the sounds of Alf's disco in several city nightspots.

He cut a striking figure in his trademark black and white quartered suit, and even promoted live bands like the Overlanders and Swinging Blue Jeans.

He used to do Monday nights at the Crescent. But then life intervened and he went off to Wales to seek fame and fortune as a bingo caller.

But since returning to York Alf has been trying to regain his throne as the disco king. Now the Crescent committee has offered him Wednesday nights to do his thing.

The 64-year-old spinmeister is the oldest swinger in town, and he will play music from the Sixties, Seventies and Eighties at his Golden Oldies night.

He is sure the music will be popular with young and old alike. If the first nights are a success he plans to bring in live music too.

The fun starts at eight and goes on until late. Well, 11pm. Crescent members can go along and, Alf believes, members of other WMCs too.

STILL with showbusiness, and the Copmanthorpe Players need a man. Not just any man, but one aged between 20 and 40 to play a part in the Ray Cooney farce Out Of Order.

The fellow originally cast has had to pull out and the players have sought in vain for a replacement.

Unless someone can be found soon, the production, due to be staged in December, might have to be scrapped. "We are desperate," confessed director Brian Ledger.

A strong silent type would fit the bill as this character is on stage throughout the first half but doesn't say a word. There are a few lines to learn for Act II.

If you are interested, and free to attend rehearsals on Monday and Thursday nights, call Brian on (01904) 701170.

GOOD to see another crackdown on graffiti reported in Friday's Evening Press.

But who's going to stop the municipal taggers? That's the question of Green councillor Andy D'Agorne.

"Can anyone throw any light on the intended work in Fulford Cross?" the member for Fishergate asks. "There has been a spate of municipal graffiti with different coloured spray paint dotted all over the place along all the paths and verges to indicate the location of underground services.

"I have had one resident contact me already to ask what is going on.

"I would also like to know what action is going to be taken to clean up this vandalism after it has served its purpose, whatever that may be?

"The council is having a major campaign to try to stamp out spray paint graffiti, yet allows this scrawl on pavements and even on tactile surfaces that were only installed this year.

"Hardly setting a good example to local youths!"

Updated: 10:26 Tuesday, August 23, 2005