Out to play on Wednesday

The fabulous Virgin Marys play Ronnie's Bar tomorrow night
www.myspace.com/thevirginmarys

Meanwhile further afield:
'Kirsty McGee is familiar to many venues in the North West but is making her first and long overdue appearance in Biddulph. After bursting on to the folk circuit a decade ago she has had albums produced by Clive Gregson, Boo Hewerdine and the latest studio cd 'Kansas Sessions' produced by Mike West from the duo Truckstop Honeymoon is a real cracker. The winning, eclectic mix of folk, country, bluegrass, jazz and whatever else really defies categorization all performed under the umbrella of the Hobobop Collective.'' Virgin Marys@ Ronnies Bar, Dukes Court, Mill St, Macc Kirsty McGee's Hobopop Trio @ The Biddulph Arms Weds April 21 8pm Admission £12 01782-514896

Virgin Snow

We know its dicey on side roads and precarious on pavements but its still so darned pretty. Another light dusting over night has hidden the grubby bits, and the snow just keeps on inspiring you to take your cameras out. Thanks to artist Yvonne Philiipps for her picture....more to follow and keep them coming. If you don't get to the panto in Bollington you might fancy the Virgin Marys at Ronnies on Sunday.




Victory: the council took note of 450 letters of objection and a very polite bunch of demonstrators on Thursday this week. They very sensibly turned down the application for a lap dancing Club in town. The loop loves the banner Lap dancing? No. Tap Dancing? Yes, Yes, Yes!. Inspired.

Virgin Marys at Ronnies Bar Dukes Court, Mill St.
01625 665050www.ronniesbar.co.uk

Its Tuesday so there will be Pizza and Piano at the Baths Hotel in Macc tonight and the Virgin Marys are playing at Ronnie's tomorrow night (Wed) .One of the Janes will definitely have detoxed enough to be there. If you prefer a bit of theatre, 'Happily Ever after' is the latest Fallibroome High School performance for children 5-95 years old.....

Holly has very kindly sent us a personal recommendation :

'I wanted to let you know about a gig on Thursday this week, Alexis Maclean is playing at the Boarhound. She has played at WindyStock and Mind Body and Boogie this year. We think she is brilliant - http://www.myspace.com/alexismcleanmusic. The guide is brilliant and I have now joined the Monday knitting group at Kusch and really enjoyed the Northern Soul night a Ronnie's recently.' That's fantastic Holly that you are getting stuck in.

If theres something you love happening out there, make sure we know about it.

Thanks Yvonne for the picture of Jo at Storm last Saturday night.

Wed 25 Nov Virgin Marys Ronnies Bar, Dukes Court, Mill St.
01625 665050 For more info and December gigs: www.ronniesbar.co.uk
Thurs 26 Nov Alexis Maclean, the Boarhound Pub, Macc
Wed 25- Sat 28 7.30pm Happily Ever After, Fallibroome high School, Priory Lane, Macc 01625 627 258

From Auden to Zephania

Glad to see the baths Hotel are doing interesting things:

'For Poetry, Music, Prose & Song
Make a note in your diary & hurry along
to the Baths Hotel on Green Street
where old friends gather & new friends meet.
Darren Poyzer & Friends with a night to remember
from 8-30 p.m. onwards the11th November.
Bring a poem of your own or a favourite to share
and help us raise funds for those needing our care.'

Proceeds to "Pathways Treatment Centre ". A charity treating ex- servicemen for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Wed 11 Nov 8.30pm Baths Hotel, Green St, Macc

And you can catch the Virgin Marys at Ronnie's bar on Wednesday night too.
Ronnies www.ronnies-bar.co.uk www.myspace.com/thevirginmarys

Local wisdom

You may remember an intriguing event organised by the London College of Fashion in Bollington in July. As a part of Local Wisdom you were invited to be photographed wearing a treasured garment with personal significance. The day was a great success and now you have the chance to view a selection of the resulting photographs in the window of the White Gallery in Bollington.


The Silkscreen season gets under way tonight, see posting for Sept 2 and have a look at their web site and be seduced by the brilliant programme of films.

The Virgin Mary's are playing at Ronnie's tonight but if its time to pick up a guitar yourself you could join in the beginners electric guitar lessons at the Dog and Partidge in Bollington instead.

White Gallery, 13 Wellington Rd, Bollington www. thewhitegallery.blogspot.com
Guitar lessons Mark 07989 600001
Silk Screen www.silkscreen.org.uk
Ronnie's bar www.ronnies-bar.co.uk