A SOUTHAMPTON-born reality star has planned to return to a city nightclub once lockdown is over.
British actor Ollie Locke, known for appearing in E4 reality series Made in Chelsea, spoke out on social media about his "need" to spend a night at Jesters Nightclub, based on Bevois Valley Road, Southampton.
The club announced that it was closing on March 20 following instructions for pubs to close by the government, although it plans to return in September.
But now, Ollie, who grew up attending a boarding school in Romsey, Hampshire, has asked his hometown followers if Jesters has "gone" after hearing on the grapevine it had closed down.
He wrote: "Any Southampton folks.. I heard on the grapevine that Jesters has gone? Is that true?? If not I feel I need a Jesters night after all this has ended."
Also any southampton folks.. I heard on the grapevine that Jesters has gone? Is that true?? If not I feel I need a Jesters night after all this has ended!! Xx
— Ollie Locke (@ollielocke) May 13, 2020
The club welcomed Ollie's potential plans to return to his roots after lockdown.
A spokesperson for Jester's Nightclub said: "He would be very welcome."
The club has remained open to party-goers since the sale, but has been closed as the UK faces lockdown measures, which instructed pubs and clubs to close during the coronavirus pandemic.
They added: "Unfortunately there is no date as yet to when we will be able to open the doors to The Palace of Dreams."
As previously reported, owners Lynda and Peter Green – who bought Chatty’s wine bar in 1987 before buying up more units which eventually became Jesters – put the club up for sale in 2018, which is currently valued at £1 million.
After a follower informed Ollie, who now lives in Chelsea, about the value of the club, he responded: "That is surely fake news.. nowhere in Bevois Vally was that expensive. I'm not sure Chelsea clubs even go for that."
That is surely fake news.. nowhere in Bevous Vally was that expensive that.. Im not sure Chelsea clubs even go for that! X https://t.co/5M6HKGWQA5
— Ollie Locke (@ollielocke) May 13, 2020
He then added that hearing about the sale of the club has "broken his heart".
Ollie wrote: "This has broken my heart!! The fact it has gone!
"Also you have proved me very wrong!! I hope someone picks it up and makes it back to somewhere students can have the memories we did."
This has broken my heart!! The fact it has gone! Also you have proved me very wrong!! I hope someone picks it up and makes it back to somewhere students can have the memories we did x
— Ollie Locke (@ollielocke) May 13, 2020
On March 19, a spokesperson for Jesters Nightclub wrote on social media: "As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, we are moving this event to tomorrow.
"That will be our last evening until next year. If you’re still able and willing, feel free to come down and share a drink with us.
Thank you to all of you for your patronage, support and memories - we hope to be back in September.
"Stay safe, stay healthy and look after each other. You’ve been superb, Southampton. Jesters, signing out."
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