ONE of the backbones of Evesham's nightlife has been put up for sale and readers have given their thoughts. 

The town's one and only nightclub, Marilyn's, has been put on the market after the owner's son decided he wanted to move on from his father's passion project. 

Marilyn's Nightclub has been owned by Gary Benjamin for nearly 40 years and run by his son Sam for the last seven. 

The club has been put on the market with Sidney Philips Ltd with a guide price of £150,000.

Klare Lambrou said: "Always loved the Thursdays with retro tunes, older age groups and just generally a nice vibe, but have loved going to Mazzers since I was 18 so it's part of this town's history, great memories always."

Samuel Benjamin said: "A personal favourite - Saltfest - with our very own Ben Salter raising £1,000 for Cancer Research, great night, better people."

Kim Walker said: "That's a shame.

"I've been going since it was called Twilight and I definitely miss seeing the well which is under the carpet covered up. 

"Shame because it's beautiful." 

Samantha Banner said: "I met my husband there 19 and a half years ago and we are still going strong."

Marilyn's nightclub first opened in 1985 and has since won a number of awards and welcomed world-famous guests including Ant and Dec as well as Boy George.

Gary Benjamin, the owner of Marilyn's Nightclub, said: "If he didn't want to see the world I would never sell the club because it has been an absolute undying passion of mine.

"We have welcomed hundreds of big stars and it would be impossible to remember them all. 

"All businesses have their ups and downs but overall it's still going strong and if I was younger I wouldn't sell it. 

"It's been there a long time and there's always the demand because everyone wants to dance.

"Some youngster with some money will hopefully be able to add a bit of fresh blood and excitement."

The club is described as the heart of the town's leisure circuit by Sidney Phillips Ltd and is licensed for 500 people. 

Marilyn's is split amongst two floors and also has an outside smoking area.