Polish pensioners who became web hits after raving at Fabric until 5am back campaign to save club

Supporter: 82-year-old Władysław Nykiel who partied until dawn at Fabric with his wife, backs the campaign to save the club.
Jacob Husley.
Francesca Gillett3 September 2016

An elderly Polish couple who stunned clubbers when they danced at London’s Fabric until 5am have joined a campaign to save the superclub.

Nearly 110,000 people have now signed a petition to save the iconic Farringdon night spot, including top DJs and record labels.

The club’s licence was suspended last month following the drug-related deaths of two 18-year-old boys. Police launched an investigation and the club has carried out a review into its security.

But four months after Polish pensioners Władysław Nykiel, 82, and his wife Stanisława Zapaśnik, 79, danced all night at the popular club, they have now shown their support to the campaign to save it.

Clubber: DJ Jacob Hansen with the elderly couple
Jacob Hansen

The couple, from Warsaw, had been visiting their daughter in Watford and heard about Fabric from a newspaper review.

They bought £6 tickets to the underground house and techno party WetYourSelf, which runs every Sunday and drank tea while partying in the VIP area.

Fabric has earned support from high profile DJs as it faces the threat of closure

Now the couple, who are still in touch with Fabric resident DJ Jacob Hansen, have written a letter to Islington council in support of keeping Fabric open.

Mr Hansen posted a photo of elderly raver Mr Nykiel pointing to a sign saying #SaveFabric.

The DJ said: “Bless him.

“Władysław's wife is away at the moment but will apparently also be sending a picture in support.

“I hope everyone who was touched or inspired by their story and shared it then will do so again, and sign our petition here.”

Nearly 3,000 people have liked the photo on Facebook it has been shared over 800 times.

Ryan Vas wrote: “Coolest thing I’ve seen in years.”

Rosie Joyce said: “So cute. If that doesn’t sway the verdict I dunno what’s left.”

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